I am He Yuzhu in Siheyuan

At 5 o'clock the next day, He Yuzhu took Dantou to the meat processing plant to pull down the water. Dantou was strong enough to ride a tricycle.

After three trips, when I came back from the second trip, I first took the large intestines, pig heads and meat stew that Xingzhi had prepared. Now is different from later times, you have to do everything yourself.

You don’t need to buy vegetables anymore. We still have soy products and the like. It’s cold, so most people don’t buy these things.

He Yuzhu was cleaning the pig's head and offal, Dantou was watching the fire, and Xingzhi was making pancakes.

Before 9 o'clock, Brick came with the Moon, followed by Fangfang.

"Uncle Zhuzi, I'm here to play with the moon today, is that okay? I won't do anything, but I can go and look at the stove."

He Yuzhu said helplessly,

"Okay, you are not allowed to come here every day. Your mother is not in good health. You need to go home and spend more time with her."

"Okay! We came to see you yesterday, but there were too many people. We didn't come to greet you because we were afraid of disturbing you."

"Well, I see."

He Yuzhu is not pretending to be noble. It's just that the current policies are vague and many people are still waiting and watching. Only when there are more self-employed individuals next year will people start their own businesses.

And there was the Eight Kings incident later. Self-employed individuals cannot employ multiple people, otherwise they will mess with you in the future.

So when Fangfang, Yi Zhonghai and his wife, and Qin Jingru wanted to come and help, he refused them all.

Continuing today, business is even better than yesterday. After all, it’s the Chinese New Year, and meat doesn’t cost a ticket.

Now that the policy has been relaxed, meat and grain will gradually no longer require tickets starting next year, but it will take time.

He Yuzhu and his family worked until the night of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, and took the remaining braised meat home as New Year's goods.

We also informed customers in advance and notified them that the store would open on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and it was written on the blackboard.

When we got home in the evening, the whole family looked at the harvest of the past seven days tiredly, and then immediately became excited again. In just seven days, they earned almost 7 yuan, and this was in 7!

"Boss, you are really foresighted. No wonder the country wants to develop individuals. These are almost equivalent to your salary 20 years younger."

"It's true that you can make money quickly, but it's risky. It's our whole family's hard-earned money, and we didn't even need a ticket before Chinese New Year. Plus, many people from the steel mill come here to spend money."

"Indeed, it would be nice if it were like this every day."

"Don't be greedy. We won't be so busy after the Chinese New Year, but it's much better than the factory. When there are more self-employed people next year, the workers' wages will increase a little, and business will be better. We have already made a name for ourselves."

"Well, okay, it's up to you."

The next day, the whole family bought New Year's goods together. He Yuzhu brought back a TV, which aroused the envy of everyone in the courtyard.

TV series, a rare thing. In the past, only Yan Bugui’s family had one, and it was a small black and white one. He Yuzhu’s one is obviously bigger than his and is in color.

"Zhu Zi, this thing must cost a lot of money, right? It looks better than what Master Yan has."

"Of course. We have the conditions now. We have many children, so we will sell it."

He Yuzhu carried the TV and walked home. Xingzhi and the three children followed behind him, pushing their bicycles with New Year's goods.

Xingzhi was asked by someone who used to chat with her in the hospital.

"Xingzhi, how much did you buy it for?"

"Yeah? It looks like a color TV."

. . . . .

"I went to buy New Year's goods today. Who knew he saw this big thing and just held it tightly, and couldn't be pulled away. So he sold it."

Then a group of women wanted to ask something, and Xingzhi said

"I'll put my stuff at home first, and then I'll come over to watch TV after I adjust the antenna."

Then I walked home.

He Yuzhu was controlling the warhead to rotate the antenna.

"Okay! It's done. The drawing is done. Let the bullet come down."

"it is good!"

The bullet jumped off the roof.

The neighbors who were watching the fun outside the house saw He Yuzhu adjusting the TV series and said hello and came in.

"Zhuzi, there is color in your painting. Is this a color TV?"

"Brother Zhuzi, you are so generous!"

A group of people talked in various directions

"I saw Uncle Yan buy it, and I was so jealous that I bought it too! Brick, take out the melon seeds and treat the neighbors to some."

He Yuzhu said with a smile.

A group of people were cracking melon seeds and chatting for 10 minutes, but no one came up to touch them. Finally, when it was time for dinner, they reluctantly went home.

He Yuzhu was cooking, Dantou Yueliang and Fangfang were watching TV, and Zhuantou was looking at the structural diagram in the TV drama manual.

In the afternoon, several children were watching TV, He Yuzhu and Xingzhi were making dumplings, and other neighbors were also making dumplings. Brick went out again.

At 3:, Brick came back on time, feeling a little disappointed. Then he took his younger brother and sister and He Yuzhu to ride their bikes to pay homage to grandma.

In the evening, the family reunion dinner was even more sumptuous than last year.

The family had almost finished eating, and He Yuzhu asked Brick

"Boss, what's wrong with you lately? You seem a little sad. You used to read a book, but recently you haven't read much. Have you encountered any difficulties?"

"It's okay, Dad, I can handle it."

Brick replied.

"If you have something to say, tell me and we'll work together as a family to find a solution."

"It's okay, it's just that the level of what is taught in school is too low. I had already mastered it all when I was 9 years old. Also, as for the professional knowledge in the library, I seem to have learned it all."

Brick said in distress that he couldn't seem to make any progress.

"What about your group of masters? Go ask them for advice!"

"My master couldn't teach me much here. There were no teaching materials or samples. Later, I followed my master in dismantling machines and reassembling the scrapped machines to calculate the parts. And my master couldn't be found anymore."

"Well, what's going on?"

"Seven of my physics teachers have been transferred. They are state secrets that cannot be inquired. Two of my liberal arts teachers have gone to local areas to build the country. It seems that they are both party secretaries of some city in the south. The two teachers of Dantou have been transferred to other military regions. They are not in the capital."

Then Brick said

"Dad, I found that the level of teachers in our school is not very high. Do you think I should continue to study? Going to school now is just a waste of time. Besides, I am only a freshman and cannot even take the engineering certificate exam."

He Yuzhu also had a headache. There was no one and no way out. All the talented people were busy in the laboratory. What his son said made sense.

"Just hang around in school for now. When you're ready in two years, Dad will send you abroad to study."

"Well, okay."

After dinner, as usual, the three children and Fangfang went to collect their New Year's money first, and then went out. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao started drinking again.

"Silly Zhu! Do you still keep your word? I want to make Dantou and Yueliang my godparents! Do you agree or not?"

Xu Damao asked with a red face and thick neck.

"Da Mao, I have no objection as long as the children agree. I know how good you have been to them over the years. As I said, except for Brick, the second or third child is fine."

"Okay! I'll ask the kids tomorrow."

"Well, okay, come on, happy New Year, let's go one more."

After 12 o'clock, with the sound of firecrackers, 1979 arrived.

On the first day of the new year, as usual, three apprentices came to pay New Year's greetings. He Yuzhu prepared some colorful ingredients and continued to test their cooking skills.

"Well, your skills are already perfect, especially Chunming, who has the shortest experience and is very talented. As you know, we have reform and opening up now. Although the policy is still vague, if anyone wants to work on their own, Master will support them. Don't consider me. We all need to eat!"

Ma Hua said that the current policy is unclear and he will work in the steel mill for a few more years as he has a large family to support at home.

The fat man said that he had no experience in business and wanted to wait and see.

Han Chunming said that he was still too young and needed to learn skills from his two senior brothers and master, so he was not considering it.

He Yuzhu only teaches his disciples skills and does not interfere in their lives.

In the evening, Xu Damao and Qin Jingru came to He Yuzhu's house and asked for the opinions of Dantou and Yueliang.

Both of them agreed. Xu Damao and Qin Jingru were extremely excited. The two families agreed to set up two tables on Dantou’s birthday and hold a recognition ceremony in the presence of the entire hospital.

After the two men left, He Yuzhu called out Brick.

"Jianguo, Dad rarely calls you in such a formal way, you know? Your uncle Damao loves you the most! But I don't agree."

"Oh? Uncle Damao is really good to me, even better than my brothers and sisters. No wonder he seems to be hesitant to speak every time he sees me. He is very restrained."

"Well, when you were born, your uncle Damao got milk powder from your aunt Lou's house to raise you. He also held you often. He loved you very much when you were a child."

"Then why doesn't Dad agree? I don't have any objection. Uncle Damao is really good to me. Even if he needs it in the future, I can support him."

"You are my eldest son. I have high hopes for you. You have been smarter and more mature than other children since you were young. You also have a talent for learning. All of your efforts are placed on you, so I will not allow anyone to hold you back. I named you Jianguo because I hope you can be a useful person to the country in the future."

"Dad, I understand this. My teachers often tell me that I will work hard and become a useful person to the country in the future. I have confidence!"

"Well, okay. I asked you to come out and talk alone because I was afraid you would think too much. You are my most outstanding child. At least no young man I have ever met can compare to you."

"Yeah, I know, I haven't found anyone my age who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."

"Well, go back."

"it is good!"

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Yu Shui's whole family came. Yu Shui was in high spirits and came to call for punishment.

"Brother, if you quit the steel mill and open your own shop, why didn't you tell me? I can go and help, and my son can stay at home if he has nothing to do! We are a family, you are going too far."

"Yushui, Xingguo is now the deputy director. The policy is vague now, and I don't know if there will be any changes. That's why I didn't tell you. If anything happens, Xingguo will have to help solve it. Don't let him get involved."

“Then you have to tell me, I’m your sister, I support you in whatever you do.

Also, Li Xingguo! Have someone keep an eye on my brother's store. If anyone tries to cause trouble, arrest him!"

Yu Shui said domineeringly.

"Don't worry, wife. Whoever makes things difficult for our brother will make things difficult for you. If he makes things difficult for you, I will kill him."

Li Xingguo can finally speak now, which helps Yu Shui a lot.

After the two families gave each other New Year's money, they began to chat about family matters.

When Yu Shui found out how much their family earned in a week, she said

"I'm a little jealous. I also want to take a leave of absence to start my own business."

Yu Shui was just talking. She was now a cadre with a stable job. Her family conditions were much better than others. The policy was vague, so she was reluctant to leave.

"Yushui, if your family has enough money, buy a house. Finally, a small courtyard, for Zizi and Tingting in the future."

"Brother, any news?"

"No, I just want to tell you that this is the capital. When our country develops well, houses will be very valuable. I have already bought three courtyards, and I will leave them to your nephews and nieces."

"Well, OK! I'll go and ask in a couple of days."

"Well, it's good to know. Sooner or later, I have to buy a house. There are so many people now, and the capital is so small. How can we live in it?"

"Okay, I understand, brother."

On the third day of the Chinese New Year, Dantou met that man in the alley again. At that time, that man said that he would come to see him in three months, but he didn't expect that he would come to see him once a year.