Back to 1979: Sending the Educated Youth’s Wife Back to the City

Chapter 86 Meeting the Family
Nowadays we still do collective labor, so we said goodbye to the production team leader and left early.

Looking back at work points, they are also recorded based on the proportion of working hours.

At this time, Xiaogang Village in Anhui Province has implemented the household contract responsibility system under the leadership of 18 village cadres.

But it will not be promoted nationwide until they have a bumper harvest this year.

Here, they should start from next year. It is considered to be a relatively early batch!
It was not until the "No. 1982 Document" of New Year's Day that the household contract responsibility system was officially implemented in the form of an official document.

Reform and opening up was a process of crossing the river by feeling the stones, and it was truly achieved step by step.

This is true for agriculture and also for business.

Fang Mingche said: "Mom, Dad, brother and sister-in-law, I'm back."

Father Fang nodded, and then said, "Shufen, stir-fry some cabbage with crispy sirloin tonight. And stir-fry some scallion eggs."

This is an extra dish, and it can be regarded as a welcome for my youngest son. After all, he came back to take the college entrance examination!

Fang's mother went into the house and took out the crispy whistles and eggs.

The Fang family also tried a planned economy, and she was in charge of all the supplies. These two items were considered relatively precious.

Yuan Shufen took it and placed it on the chopping board. Then she said, "Mingche, I'll boil some hot water for you. It's more comfortable to take a bath in this hot weather."

My brother-in-law went on a long trip, or came back from the capital. He would definitely bring something for her children.

I just met Fang Jian on the road, and he said that his second uncle bought him new clothes and brought him some delicious food.

"Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

Fang Mingche took out four big bills from his trouser pocket and said, "Dad, this is the money for the next four months."

Fang's father knew that his street stall business was pretty good, so he took over it directly.

He deposited the 500 yuan he earned from selling his job directly into a fixed deposit. It was for emergency use and he didn't touch it for daily living.

I was just earning work points, so life at home was still very hard and I could barely fill my stomach.

Fang Minghua said: "I heard that you can earn hundreds of dollars a month by setting up a stall?"

On their way back they heard people talking about this matter.

Fang Mingche nodded, "Yes, after all, Tiananmen Square has a large flow of people. It's completely a case of small profits but quick turnover. But my rent is fifteen yuan a month. Besides, I'm busy outside all day and don't have time to cook, so I always eat out."

Fang Minghua said, "You can't save much, probably about the same as when you were teaching. And things in the capital should be much more expensive than here, right?"

Fang Mingche nodded.

Fang's mother came over and pinched his arm. It was okay, much stronger. It seemed that he had not suffered much outside.

She asked, "Where's Yanyan?"

"I will live with Ayan at her grandma and grandpa's house."

Now that he is gone, the mother and daughter naturally don't have to stay in the small side courtyard anymore.

Anyway, there were no valuables at home, so I just took my passbook and some spare clothes and moved over.

Zhu Dahai holds the key to the warehouse and sets up the stall every day.

As for the room they live in, just lock it.

Fang's mother asked, "Why is the house you rent so expensive?"

"It has to be close to Tiananmen Square, which is only one kilometer away. Otherwise, how can we get water during the journey?"

Yuan Shufen said, "It's so close, we can walk there."

"Yes, when you come to Beijing to visit, you can walk to see Tiananmen Square."

Fang Minghua said, "How can we have the time? Besides, we spent a lot of money on the trip. However, we often look at the photos you sent back. Yanyan looks a little fatter and looks very healthy."

You can tell from the color photos. It's really worth it!
Fang Mingche smiled, "That was free. The photographer wanted to use the photos of our family of three to attract business, so he gave us six photos for free." As he was talking, the three siblings came back. The basket of pig grass was still on Fang Fang's back.

Fang Fang was particularly happy to see her second uncle, "Second uncle, you're back!"

Only her second uncle and second aunt in the family treated her equally with her brothers.

"Yeah. Oh, by the way, I bought clothes for the three of you. Change into them later and I'll take you three to town to take a photo."

Fang Fang was given a navy skirt, and Fang Jian and Fang Kang were given navy uniforms. They also each had a sailor shirt.

This is quite fashionable in the capital, let alone here.

The three siblings were extremely happy to get the new clothes, and tried them on themselves. They basically fit, just a little too big at most.

"Thank you, second uncle!" The voice was particularly sincere!

"You're welcome! You don't have to be so polite to Second Uncle and Second Aunt."

"Well, thank you, Second Auntie too."

Fang Minghua said, "Why buy them three sets? Just buy one set, and let the older one wear the younger one. Children grow up fast, so it's not cost-effective to sell new ones."

Fang Mingche said, "I have been wearing your old clothes since I was a child. When I was little, I always wanted to wear new clothes."

"I also picked up old clothes from my cousin next door. Do you think what I wear is first-hand?"

Fang Mingche said: "So, buy them each a new set. They always had to wear new clothes when they were little."

I also gave the donkey rolls, Aiwowowo and other snacks I brought back to my parents.

Two vacuum-packed roast ducks were also taken out.

In this weather, you can only bring back vacuum-packed food. Otherwise, it will go bad! But you have to eat it quickly. The shelf life is only a few days.

"We'll eat one tonight and send the other one back to Brother Mingfeng's house."

Fang Jian ran over and said, "Uncle, is this the legendary BJ roast duck?"

Fang Mingche laughed, "Yes, this is the legendary BJ roast duck. Second uncle will take a shower and come out to teach you how to make it and eat it."

Naturally, the whole family has heard of such a famous dish.

Father Fang couldn't help but ask, "How much is this one?"

"More than ten yuan. It's a rare opportunity for me to come back, so I'll bring some for you to try."

Yuan Shufen said, "Mingche, the bath water is hot. You three, put your new clothes away and wear them after you take a bath."

Fang Minghua said, "You can only wear it when you go out to visit friends."

Fang Mingche said, "I bought them according to their current ages. How often do you visit guests? If you only wear them when you visit guests, then you can't wear them after a few times. Summer is the best time to wear them, so wear them after you take a shower. Tomorrow, your second uncle will take you to the town to take pictures. Then we'll go to the tailor's and make each of you a replacement suit."

Yuan Shufen said: "It's too expensive!"

"It's okay. How often do I come back?"

The three children were all very happy. With two new sets of clothes to wear in turn, they had new clothes to wear every day.

But Fang Fang thought about it and realized that she had to work, and she definitely couldn't wear new clothes while working. It would be a pity if they got dirty or torn!

Fang Mingche went into the house to get some clean clothes and take a shower. Fang Jian said sincerely, "Second Uncle is back, it's better than the New Year."

Fang Minghua said: "It seems that life as an illegal resident in the capital is not difficult."

Father Fang said, "He has read so many books and his mind works quickly. He should have a good life wherever he goes. As for you, you should just stay at home and farm."

Fang Minghua was a little unconvinced. It was just serving tea and water. What couldn't he do?
Two people earn hundreds of dollars a month, which is much better than digging in the dirt.

(End of this chapter)