Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 469 The Next Hope

The definition of a group company in China was announced in 87 and implemented in July 88, but this has nothing to do with ordinary people.

my country's first Company Law was promulgated in 93. Before that, private businesses were factories, cooperatives, or departments, but they could not be called companies.

Factories, cooperatives, departments, and centers are all examples of sole proprietorships. When applying for a sole proprietorship, these names are still used; they cannot be called companies.

At that time, it was extremely difficult for domestic private companies to apply for licenses, with high and numerous requirements. The first private company was Guangcai Company of Dalian in 84, which was specially approved by the central government. As for Mu Qizhong, who kept claiming to be the best in the country and who caused several disturbances to the central government in Wanzhou, at that time it was just a service department, not a company. His Nande Company was only registered in Hainan in 88.

Xia Maosheng said, "Let's ask around and find out. Just in case we can register, I know of privately registered companies."

Xiaowei said, "Okay, Xiaohui, you can ask around. But regardless of whether we can register or not, we have to do it ourselves. We'll set up a finance department in the future, and all money-related matters will be handled there. We'll handle both receiving and spending money here, so as to avoid chaos."

Xia Maosheng laughed and said, "You talk as if you can decide this matter. My wife hasn't even said anything yet, so we have to think about it."

Geng Hui chimed in, "I'll do it. I'll apply for unpaid leave when I get back, since I won't be able to go to work in a few days anyway."

Xiao Hong said, "I think it's a good idea. The three of us can keep each other company. Besides, you two will be transferred here eventually anyway, so you can stop working now and transfer over when the child is old enough to work. That way, no one will have to pay attention to you."

Xia Maosheng said, "Where would we live now? This house will take several more months to build."

Xiao Wei said, "How about we rent an office first? Geng Hui can come over and settle all the accounts, and run errands at the Industry and Commerce Bureau. Lao Xia can go back and discuss it with his family to see if he can be transferred this year. As for accommodation, we can rent a place for the next few months and move in together in October. The house you like is uncertain; you'll probably have to wait several years."

Xia Maosheng asked, "How did you know?"

Xiaowei said, "Xiaohong went to ask. My aunt also wants to live on a higher floor. Xiaohong went over to ask, and they said it won't be finished until the year after next."

Xiao Hong, arm in arm with Geng Hui, said, "Have you finished talking? We agreed to go to Beixi Water Cave for a day. Neither of them has ever been there before, so it's perfect." Xiao Wei said, "Then let's go! When are we leaving?"

Chen Hui said, "Let's leave tomorrow. Let's sort things out today. Shouldn't we sign the agreement with Hong Liang? Let's sign it together here. I also need to find someone to inquire about the company with the Industry and Commerce Bureau."

Xiao Wei looked at Chen Hui and asked, "Are you really going to start a company? Do we have enough resources?"

Chen Hui said, "Why not ask? Maybe we'll be the next hope. They're just a private company, and besides, they didn't have as much money as we did before they started. What's wrong with that? Asking doesn't cost anything."

By 91, Hope Feed had already emerged in Northeast China. This man, who started as China's richest man by raising quails, was forced to abandon quail farming and switch to feed production due to the bullying and exclusion from his "apprentices." He named it "Hope," and soon after, he defeated "CP Group" to become China's feed king. Then, the brothers achieved great success, making it China's largest private enterprise. And it remains so to this day.

You would never guess that the dog skin ringworm gadget and the rural wall gadget were invented by Liu, the richest man in China.

No one would guess why the four Liu brothers started their business: they just wanted their children to be able to eat meat during the Lunar New Year.

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The next morning, Xiao Hong, who always loved to sleep in, got up early. Aunt Wang, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, stood at the kitchen doorway with a basin in her hand, staring at Xiao Hong for a long time before finally asking, "What's gotten into you? What are you trying to do?"

Xiao Hong washed her face but didn't dry it, then ran to Aunt Wang's face and rubbed it against her, saying, "Let's go back to our hometown. A few of us will go to the water cave for a day, then go home to visit."

Aunt Wang wiped her face with disdain and said, "Aren't exams coming up soon and we'll be on holiday? What's the rush?"

Xiao Hong wiped her face, hung up the towel, and said, "Xiao Wei said he'd take me to Beijing and Shanghai during the holiday, so I won't have time to go back to my hometown. Are you going back?"

Aunt Wang was somewhat tempted, but after thinking for a moment, she said, "Forget it, you won't have a good time if I join you. I won't go. I'll wait for your mother-in-law to come over and then we'll go back together. You guys do your own thing. If you're going home, go visit Xiaowei's family."

Xiao Hong nodded in agreement, glanced at the rice cooker, and said, "I'll go downstairs to eat. You can take care of your and Dad's food."

Xiao Wei came out to wash his face and said, "Why don't we all go downstairs to eat? Let's change things up. Actually, Auntie, Uncle and I don't usually need to make breakfast. It's so nice to just eat downstairs. There's a variety of options."

Aunt Wang said, "Do you think I enjoy doing this? I have nothing to do, and I'm used to sleeping but I can't sleep anyway. What else am I supposed to do if I don't cook? You don't need to worry about us. Go do what you need to do and get lost. Drive carefully. How many days are you going?"

Xiao Wei said, "I'll be back tomorrow. It's not far, just a few hours' drive round trip. I plan to go home and visit them while I'm there."

Aunt Wang said, "Going back to visit is fine. Relatives can't be severed, can they? If you can lend a hand, it won't be a loss for you."

Xiao Hong went inside to change her clothes and came out saying, "Is this outfit okay for me? Maybe I should go see my grandma. Do I need to buy anything?"

Aunt Wang said, "Go if you want to go. What do you need to buy? You don't need to buy anything. Just slip them two hundred yuan. Give it to them secretly, so your uncle's kids don't see it. It's quiet here at Xiaowei's house now, the old folks are all gone, which saves a lot of trouble."

Xiao Wei said, "When I was little, I envied people who had grandparents. Unlike me, I only had a grandmother who passed away early."

Xiao Hong said, "I only have one maternal grandmother. I've never even met my maternal grandfather, and I don't even have a picture of him. I only remember my paternal grandfather and paternal grandmother giving me candy when I was little, and I can't remember anything else."

Aunt Wang said, "You were so young back then, you hadn't even started elementary school yet. It's quite remarkable that you even remembered being given candy. You're such a glutton, all you remember is eating." Aunt Wang slapped Xiao Hong on the forehead.

Xiao Hong tugged at Xiao Wei's arm, pouting, and said, "She hit me."

Xiao Wei wiped his face with a towel and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Still planning to ask me to get revenge for you?"

Xiao Hong glared at Aunt Wang and said, "You're always bullying me. Just wait until you're old and can't walk anymore, then we'll see how I deal with you."

Xiao Wei and Aunt Wang both laughed. Aunt Wang reached out and pinched Xiao Hong's cheek, saying, "Get lost. You need to rent a coat to go into the water cave. Don't be a daredevil; it's freezing in there."

Xiao Hong asked, "Mom, you've been there?"

(End of this chapter)