Reborn in 1981, the first to get rich start with dairy cows.

Qiu Xiaoqin was doing handicrafts at home. Her friend asked the leader of the textile factory to help her because the leader saw that her family was in financial difficulty.

The wages are less than those of ordinary workers, but better than farming.

Qiu Xiaoqin started managing the household at a very young age, so these needlework skills were no problem for her.

As I was doing this, the room suddenly darkened. I looked up and saw my younger brother had returned. Just as I was about to ask what was wrong, I sensed something was amiss.

He put down the clothes he was holding, stood up, and asked, "What's wrong, Junzi? Why do you look so worried?"

Qiu Xiaojun didn't intend to hide anything and recounted what had happened that day.

Upon learning that she had caused such a big trouble, Qiu Xiaoqin became anxious.

But when she thought of the lecherous look in Li Tong's eyes when they met before, she hesitated.

She bit her lip, seemingly making up her mind, and said, "You stay home, I'm going to find Li Zelin!"

"No!" Qiu Xiaojun quickly grabbed him. "Li Zelin is a bad guy too. Going to him won't solve the problem; it'll only make things more dangerous!"

"Then I'll go find Director Yang!"

"Sis, listen to me, Brother Shen told me before he left that he has a way, he can solve it."

Qiu Xiaojun thought he should try to persuade his sister first. "Brother Shen made it very clear to me that it's not a problem, so sister, you shouldn't go. Just wait for Brother Shen's news."

"Then we have to do something!" Qiu Xiaoqin believed her brother's words, but still felt that this was not right.

Qiu Xiaojun's eyes darted around, and she said, "I see that Brother Shen's shoes are a bit worn out. Why don't you make him a pair of cloth shoes, sis?"

"Ah..." Qiu Xiaoqin was stunned for a moment, her face slightly red, and she didn't say anything more, I don't know what she was thinking.

Qiu Xiaojun breathed a sigh of relief when his sister finally stopped mentioning going to the Li family.

He truly had no other choice, and he knew even better that he couldn't let his sister go.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Brother Shen, but I'll give you a surprise after this is over, hehe!"

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All the way there, Shen Dong kept thinking about how to handle this matter well and minimize its impact.

Currently, the position of head of an agricultural machinery station is like a mountain, difficult to cross for people who have lived in the commune for many years, unless they have strong connections and background.

Shen Dong naturally didn't have it.

Just because it's not there now doesn't mean it won't be in the future.

So he spent the whole journey thinking about how to build effective relationships.

After a bumpy ride, we arrived at the team, and I had a better understanding of things.

It had only been three hours since Shen Dong left home, and it wasn't even noon yet. The sun was still high in the sky, and everyone was still at work.

"Look at Dongwa, he's always buying meat and cars, he's busier than the commune leaders every day."

"Absolutely! Haven't you seen how popular the yogurt from the dairy factory is? Yesterday, Da Mao Wa brought back a can and was showing it off like crazy, saying it's one yuan a can. It's all thanks to Dong Wa."

"Tsk tsk, the Shen family is about to become rich."

Li Shangen shoved the hoe in his hand into Mao Xiulan's hand, saying, "I need to talk to Dongwazi about something."

"What's up, Dad?"

Why ask so many questions?

Li Shangen walked away with his hands behind his back, swaying slightly.

"Dongwa, why are you back so early today!"

Just as Shen Dong locked his car, he heard Li Shangen's cheerful voice and went to greet him with a smile.

"Grandpa, the dairy factory doesn't need me for the time being, so I thought I'd think about other things and came back."

"Why don't we need it anymore? They were just saying they couldn't buy yogurt at the commune."

Li Shangen and Shen Dong walked into the main room side by side and sat down.

"Hey, nothing's wrong. Where's Li Hu?"

"I was called away early in the morning and told to go to the mine to collect coal."

Shen Dong nodded. Li Hu had told him that Pengcheng had many mines, and there were mines in Pixian, which was next to Changlin County. Shen Lan had married into Pixian, and her uncle Li Xiaoliang worked in the mines.

"Dongwa, you have great wisdom and can help the commune solve problems. There's something I need your help with." Seeing that no one was around and most people were in the fields, Li Shangen leaned closer and whispered.

"Grandpa, please tell me."

Li Shangen first took out a cigarette, then took out a match from his jacket pocket and lit it with a hiss.

He exhaled a puff of smoke before saying, "I listen to the radio every day, and they're always talking about this policy. It keeps changing, so I'm a bit unsure."

"I've heard that land has already been distributed in many places. Things haven't been good in our team either, and everyone's enthusiasm is low; most people just dawdle at work. What do you think about us implementing that household responsibility system... or whatever, distributing land too? Would that work?"

"You're talking about the household contract responsibility system, right? Anhui Province has had production teams implementing it for a long time!"

"You're educated and you often go to the commune. What's the commune's attitude towards this matter? We're afraid of being the first to speak out, and then the commune will punish us, which would be troublesome."

Shen Dong thought back for a moment. He didn't seem to remember dividing the land at this time in his previous life. If he remembered correctly, it was after the New Year that the land was divided.

It's likely that Li Shangen's mindset changed because he had been going to the commune so often these past few days, and the leader had even personally invited him over for a chat. That's why he sought advice in advance.

However, he didn't speak rashly, even though he knew that the government would issue a document in a little over a month, he still pretended to think about it for a while.

The production team currently has 26 households and a population of over 100, so instances of people slacking off at work are unavoidable. However, based on my interactions with them these past few days, most people are still kind; they're just used to this way of working.

After all, it's been running like this for 20 years.

Therefore, land redistribution can definitely increase autonomy and unleash productivity.

"Grandpa, we can only live if we split up; if we don't, we'll just slowly die!" Shen Dong replied emphatically.

"What? You mean you can do it?" Li Shangen's eyes lit up, and his voice unconsciously became louder.

"Yes, it's possible! Grandpa, it's the perfect time for the rice and corn harvest, and we'll finish in the next few days. It's also just in time for the autumn planting, so dividing up this land is the right timing, and everyone will be happy."

Li Shangen was clearly interested and nodded in agreement. "You're right. Now that the land has been divided, we can plant winter wheat and take responsibility for our own land."

"Moreover, I heard that a policy will be introduced next year to promote the household contract responsibility system. We must seize the opportunity and get ahead of other production teams."

"Oh? A policy is really being released? Did the leader say that?"

When Li Shangen asked him a question, Shen Dong chuckled but did not answer.

Li Shangen, with a knowing look on his face, laughed and threw the cigarette on the ground.

He dusted off the cigarette ash from his clothes. "Alright, I'll go talk to Accountant Tao about it. Also, you kid, why did you bring so much meat last time? Your aunt said she'd get you some dried radishes. Don't waste money like that next time."

"You'll be 18 by the end of the year, right? Save some money, you need to get married. I'll have your aunt help you find someone to marry into tomorrow."

Shen Dong scratched the back of his head, unsure whether to nod or shake his head, and could only manage a dry laugh.