Rebirth in 1958: Getting rich starts from Nanluoguxiang

Deputy Director Li pushed through the crowd and walked towards Qin Dabao. Qin Dabao went to meet him, holding Xiaodang in one hand and shaking hands with Deputy Director Li with the other.

"Xiao Qin? Why are you here? Are you a police officer?"

Qin Dabao smiled and said, "Director Li, I work at the Municipal Bureau. My father is also an employee of our factory. He was also injured. I was very worried, so I came to see him."

With the rank of Deputy Director Li, he certainly wouldn't take a small police officer seriously, but when facing Qin Dabao, he was obviously more enthusiastic.

Deputy Director Li pulled Qin Dabao aside and whispered, "Xiao Qin, I almost forgot that you are Master Qin's son. Who is this child you are holding?"

Qin Dabao gestured with his chin towards Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, who were crying loudly.

"She's Jia Dongxu's daughter, not even a year old. Alas, Jia Dongxu is actually my niece and son-in-law. If he dies, how will this whole family survive?"

Deputy Director Li was stunned: "Oh, the deceased Jia Dongxu and Xiao Qin are relatives? Xiao Qin, since the accident, the factory has been investigating the cause of the accident and concluded that Jia Dongxu violated the regulations. Well, this is not important.

So, Xiao Qin, please tell me what difficulties and requests the family members have, and I will try my best to go back to the factory to coordinate.

This is to give Qin Dabao face, which means that he can propose any conditions, and as long as they are not too excessive, Deputy Director Li will agree on behalf of the factory.

Qin Dabao pondered for a moment, then took out a white-skinned Zhonghua cigarette and handed it to Deputy Director Li. Deputy Director Li was stunned. Although he was not qualified to receive this kind of cigarette due to his low rank, his father-in-law was a vice-ministerial official and could receive two packs of special-supply cigarettes a month. He certainly understood what this kind of cigarette represented.

Deputy Director Li took the cigarette and his expression became more sincere.

"Director Li..."

"Call me Uncle Li. Your father and I are colleagues and workmates. There's no need to be so formal with each other."

Qin Dabao smiled. As the saying goes, a sedan chair is carried by people, so of course he would not be so pedantic as to refuse the kindness offered by others.

"Uncle Li, Jia Dongxu is my niece's husband in terms of seniority, so I'm speaking to you on behalf of my niece."

Deputy Director Li lit a cigarette, but Qin Dabao didn't smoke it because he was afraid of smoking Xiaodang.

"As for the pension, I believe the factory has regulations. The main thing is that Jia Dongxu's family is old and young, and my niece is currently pregnant..."

Deputy Director Li could hardly hold back his laughter. A teenager kept calling her "my niece" and even said that she was pregnant. It was so awkward to hear.

"This family all has rural household registration. How are we going to live from now on?"

Deputy Director Li was a very clever man. He could hear Dabao's tone and understood his meaning. He whispered, "Don't worry, Xiaoqin. I understand what you mean. How about this? The maximum pension will be given. Jia Dongxu's job will be taken over by his wife. Each of his family members, including the elderly and children, will receive a subsidy of five yuan per month until the elderly pass away and the children reach adulthood. What do you think?"

Qin Dabao was happy. Deputy Director Li was so sensible. In this way, life would be better than when Jia Dongxu was alive. He was a straightforward person and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Deputy Director Li.

"Thank you, Uncle Li. Please give me a letter of introduction from the factory. I will handle the household registration for my niece and several children."

With just a few words, the future life of the Jia family was decided. If it were someone else, Deputy Director Li would definitely not be so generous.

Deputy Director Li came over again and said, "Xiao Qin, there's no meat at the meat processing plant right now. I've been worried all day..."

Qin Dabao smiled and said, "I will go into the mountains tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I can't say how much I will kill, but I can still guarantee 1,800 kilograms of wild boar meat."

This was an extraordinary statement. He opened his mouth and talked about 1,800 kilograms of wild boar meat, as if hunting in the mountains was just like purchasing goods, which he could get whenever he wanted, conveniently and quickly.

Deputy Director Li was really frowning in his heart, but his expression was no longer visible on his face.

Qin Dabao whispered: "I have a few buddies in the country, they have some meat in their hands, Uncle Li, don't worry, even if I can't hit them, I won't delay your business."

Deputy Director Li was delighted to hear this. This little Qin is so approachable and a smart guy.

Qin Dabao took out two more boxes of white cigarettes and stuffed them into Deputy Director Li's hands. Deputy Director Li smiled even more brightly.

"Xiao Qin, I can't refuse this gift from you. Don't worry, I'll go back and report to the factory director and secretary and try to raise the children's allowance to eight yuan. After all, they need to grow up."

Deputy Director Li patted Qin Dabao on the shoulder, turned around and said loudly: "Workers, the factory is already studying the compensation issue for the workers injured in this accident. Here, on behalf of the factory, I would like to express my position. Don't worry, the factory will not treat you unfairly."

Warm applause rang out in the hospital hall, and the workers present were all in tears.

This cost-effective promise resulted in a happy ending for everyone.

Deputy Director Li and Director Qi stayed for a while and then left, leaving two union secretaries to handle the aftermath. There is nothing wrong with doing this. The leaders just need to show some concern, and the specific matters will be handled by the subordinates.

Xiaodang fell asleep in Qin Dabao's arms. Qin Dabao called Qin Qingyou, Lu Xiu'e and Qin Huairu aside, leaving Jia Zhang alone sobbing in the corner.

Qin Dabao looked at Jia Zhang and sighed. Such a person was really pitiful and annoying. He waved to Jia Zhang to come over. Jia Zhang hurried over. She knew it must be an important matter concerning her family.

Qin Dabao touched Banggeng's little head, and Banggeng looked at his grandfather Dabao pitifully. The six-year-old child understood a lot of things. Although his father always beat and scolded him, from today on, he became a fatherless child.

"I just had a chat with Deputy Director Li and we secured some benefits. Huairu, let me tell you and your mother-in-law that if you're not satisfied, you can try again. But I have to say this upfront: I think this is the best deal we can get."

Qin Huairu glanced at her mother-in-law and said without hesitation: "Uncle, I will listen to you."

Jia Zhang opened her mouth but said nothing. This woman, having lost her son, had no one to rely on, and she couldn't even speak with confidence.

Qin Dabao was a little surprised, but then he thought, it is impossible for his niece to raise three children and play with so many men at her fingertips without some scheming.

"Deputy Director Li agreed to pay Jia Dongxu's pension according to the maximum amount stipulated. Huairu will take over his remaining work. Jia's wife will receive a subsidy of five yuan per month, and all children, including Huairu's unborn child, will receive a subsidy of five yuan per month until they reach adulthood. Deputy Director Li said that he would strive to raise it to eight yuan. I think this is not a big problem.

There's nothing we can do about Jia's wife's household registration. As for Huairu, wait for the factory to issue a letter of introduction, and I'll go to the police station to register you and the children. From now on, your family will have rations for four people."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Qingyou and the others all smiled. The conditions were too generous, more than what Jia Dongxu earned when he was alive.

Jia Zhang's eyes turned and she was about to speak, but Qin Huairu pulled her hard. Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu with a bit of fear and shut her mouth.

Qin Huairu raised her head and looked at Dabao: "Thank you, uncle. My mother-in-law and I will listen to you."

Qin Dabao nodded. He was a smart man who knew when to stop. If Jia Zhang was greedy and wanted more, the steel mill would not tolerate her. It would be a big joke if such a big factory was afraid of a family member like you.

Jia Zhangshi tried to speak several times, but was choked back by Qin Huairu.

Qin Dabao saw this and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He said to Qin Qingyou and Lu Xiu'e.

"Mom and Dad, Xiaodang is asleep. You should take Banggeng and come back with me. The union comrades and Huairu will discuss the matters here. There's no point for us to stay here. We have to go to work tomorrow."

Qin Qingyou shook his head: "I won't go back. There are still workers here who haven't finished the operation yet. I'm worried. You and your mother should go back."

Qin Huairu also said: "Uncle, you and Qing Younai go back. I'll leave Xiaodang and Banggeng to you for now."

Lu Xiu'e thought about it and realized that there was really no use for her here, so she pulled Banggeng and Dabao out, and Qin Qingyou saw them out.

Jia Zhang looked at the backs of Qin Dabao and the others, then turned to Qin Huairu and said, "Why did you pull me just now? You're taking this opportunity to ask for more. Are you stupid?"

Qin Huairu wiped her face and said lightly: "Mom, this person must be content. I just saw my uncle giving Director Li something. Director Li is such a high-ranking official, but he had to smile when talking to my uncle. Do you think he will treat our family unfairly?

These good conditions were all fought for by my uncle. You don't think the factory can take a dead person seriously, do you? Whatever conditions you put forward will be agreed to? If you think so, you are blinded.

I am the only one who can take over Dongxu's job. When Banggeng becomes an adult, I will give it to him. Only in this way can we keep our job and house.

Mom, if you feel that you can't live with me, it doesn't matter. I will send you back to the countryside. The factory will give you a subsidy of five yuan a month, and I will give you another five yuan. It will be enough for you to live well in the countryside.

If you still want to live with us, Dongxu is gone, but life has to go on. From now on, we women will have to rely on each other. You also need to control your temper and not offend others too much. As for what you want to do, it's up to you."

Qin Huairu wiped the tears from her face, turned around and found a stool to sit on. She leaned against the wall, her back straight, her eyes fixed on the lights of the emergency operating room, and she no longer looked at her mother-in-law.

Jia Zhang stared at Qin Huairu in a daze, as if she had just met her for the first time. Was this still the daughter-in-law who accepted being beaten and scolded? It suddenly dawned on her that the daughter-in-law was never afraid of her, but of her own son. At that moment, she felt deeply that if her son died, her world would fall apart.