Siheyuan: Starting to work in the security department

After lunch, everyone naturally went about their own business.

Xu Damao and Yu Haitang left together, probably to cultivate relationships with the elderly.

Niu Ping'an and his family also moved back to the courtyard.

I just moved this morning and haven’t put my things in place yet. I still have to live here tonight!

The days went by like this.

Niu Ping'an invited his colleagues from the Fourth Team of the Public Security Department to his new home for a meal.

After so many years, many of my colleagues in Team 4 have changed their faces.

Bai Yi, who was both my teacher and friend, has also retired.

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Nowadays, there are more and more mobile vendors on the streets.

It is common to see people from the Speculation Office going out to arrest these vendors.

It’s like the urban management officers in later generations driving away street vendors who are working hard to make a living.

Niu Ping'an understands these people's mentality very well.

The problem is that the workstations are too crowded and too many strong laborers are idle.

The educated youth who returned to the city needed jobs, the demobilized soldiers needed jobs, and the local youth also needed jobs.

In order to provide for their families, people have to take risks.

Some courageous and entrepreneurial people began to set up stalls on the streets and try to enter the market.

However, they do not have legal business qualifications and are regarded as the "tail of capitalism".

As time went by, the government began to realize that small and micro enterprises that could create jobs and drive economic growth should be given reasonable support and guidance.

The city of 1949 began to relax some of the restrictions on individual business operations in the repair and handicraft industries.

One day in July, Niu Pingan and his family came to Qinjia Village.

July in the north is considered the slack season for farmers.

There is not much work to do in the fields for the time being. It will not be until the autumn harvest in September when things will get busy.

Niu Ping'an planned to leave his three children in Qinjia Village to play for a while. Qin's family happened to have many children and it was lively.

With the arrival of Niu Ping'an and his family, Qin's father's house became lively again.

"Dad, the city has now opened up some private businesses.

I think it’s time for the big brother and the little brother to start a small business.”

Niu Ping'an thought about the promise he made to the Qin family during the New Year's greetings, and expressed his thoughts.

"Oh? That's not speculation, is it?"

Father Qin was a little worried.

Speculation is no minor crime, and in serious cases the offender may be punished with death.

“Although the policy is still somewhat vague, it can no longer be considered speculation.

The current situation in the city is hard to describe. There are many people setting up stalls and doing small businesses on the streets.

As long as you apply for a business license from the Industry and Commerce Bureau, there won’t be any major problems.”

Although the country has issued policies, how many people really understand them?

What’s more, more people may not even know whether there is a policy.

He still lives a confused life, hiding from others and doing business.

Such illegal and non-compliant activities will definitely be expelled during this special period.

"Big mountains, big rivers, what do you think?"

Qin Jingru's older brother is Qin Dashan and her younger brother is Qin Dahe.

"dad.."

Qin Dashan was a little undecided.

I grew up in the countryside, wasn’t exposed to much, and have a somewhat conservative personality.

"Brother-in-law, I listen to you."

Qin Dahe has a flexible mind and a more unconventional personality.

After all, Qin Dahe is a little younger and grew up in a different environment from Qin Dashan.

I went to junior high school in town, so I have a broader perspective.

"Safe, you see?"

In fact, Qin's father was also a little nervous.

However, Qin's father also knew that Niu Ping'an would not harm his family.

“I suggest that you and your younger brother go to the county town and try to start a small business.

If you do well, the income is no worse than working as an employee.”

Niu Ping'an didn't dare to say too much.

In fact, in the early days of reform and opening up, anyone with a little business acumen could make a fortune.

But the iron rice bowl is still popular nowadays.

No matter how much money you earn, your status is still not as good as that of a worker.

After hearing what Niu Ping'an said, the Qin family's father and son were all a little moved.

"Brother-in-law, what kind of business do you think is good?"

While Qin Dashan was still hesitating, Qin Dahe had already started thinking about where to start.

When Qin Dahe asked this, Qin's father and Qin Dashan also listened carefully.

“When doing business, it’s best to start with low costs.

Selling small items such as buttons, needles and thread, watch straps, etc.

The cost is low and the goods do not take up much space.”

The country is still in a difficult period.

Especially the gap in food and clothing is huge.

The cost of buying and selling cloth and ready-made clothes is high and the threshold is high.

This is not something a novice can get involved in.

"Brother-in-law, can you tell us what to do specifically?"

Qin Dahe was very interested in this.

“First go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau to inquire about the procedures for applying for a business license.

Then do some research in the state-owned stores in the county town to check out the prices and styles of their products.

You can rent a small shop and open your business after getting a license.

Then go to the city and get a small batch to test the waters.”

Niu Pingan introduced the general process and added:

"In business, there are gains and losses, so you have to be mentally prepared."

"That's the truth."

Qin Dahe nodded to show that he understood.

"What do you two brothers think?"

Seeing that Niu Ping'an's words made sense and Qin Dahe looked very interested, Qin's father asked his two sons whether they had made a decision.

Brothers fighting tigers, father and son go into battle.

Of course, Qin's father hoped that if the two brothers wanted to do it, they would try it together.

"Dad, I decided to go to the county town to take a look."

Qin Dahe replied impatiently.

His eyes were shining and he was full of anticipation for the road ahead.

If the prospects were as good as Niu Ping'an described, then he would have hope of leaving the countryside.

After all, digging for food in the fields is not a long-term solution.

"Dad, I haven't thought about it yet!"

Qin Dashan is more conservative.

But we can’t blame them, after all, reform and opening up started in the countryside.

The relevant policies are very beneficial to farmers.

If you can seize this opportunity, it will be a good choice.

But there are only a few farmers who have that kind of courage.

“Lao San, go to the county town first to check the situation.

Learn more and watch more. If you can really do it, then you can guide the boss.

My eldest brother and I continued to stay in the village.

Even if your business fails, you have a way out.”

Father Qin looked at Qin Dahe who was eager to try, then at Qin Dashan who was nervous and dull, and finally made a decision.

Even if Qin's father didn't make this decision, there was nothing he could do, because Qin Dahe's mind had already flown away.

"okay!"

With Qin's father's approval, Qin Dahe was even happier.

"Little brother, do you need any help from your brother-in-law?"

Since the Qin family has made the decision, Niu Ping'an, as the son-in-law of the Qin family, naturally has to express his attitude.

"Not yet. I have to go to the county town to check the situation first."

Qin Dahe shook his head.

"Okay, if you have any problems you can come to me in the city."

"I know, brother-in-law!"

“Is there enough money at home?

Do you want your brother-in-law to give you some money?"

In Niu Ping'an's opinion, the most taboo thing in starting a business is to be hesitant.

If the Qin family is in financial difficulty, Niu Ping'an wouldn't mind giving a little money to help out.

After all, the business Qin Dahe wants to do does not require too much investment.

One or two hundred dollars is a big deal.

“Son-in-law, there is enough money at home.

Let Dahe go to the county first to see how much money is needed.

If it’s not enough, I’ll borrow some from you.”

Before Qin Dahe could answer, Qin's father rushed to refuse.

"no problem!"

Niu Ping'an didn't force it.

In this way, the Qin family took the first step to change their living environment.