Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

After dinner, the family sat in the living room, drinking tea and chatting.

Hao Jianjun excitedly told his son, "The group of villagers who started operating electric motorcycles in November 2006 have been doing it for more than a year and have earned hundreds of thousands of yuan from this business alone.

Adding the income from growing vegetables at home, the total income is no less than 500,000.

The second batch of villagers who opened shops also made a lot of money.

So, when some villagers have money, they build new houses first, and some simply buy cars.

The more astute ones will continue to expand their business, planning to build a house after accumulating funds for another year or two."

Hao Qiang reminded them: "Now that we have money, we must also improve the education of the children in the village."

"That's right," Hao Jianjun nodded in agreement, "The village committee had already discussed this last September.

We ask every household to donate money to hire excellent teachers to provide extra lessons for children during the holidays and narrow the gap in education with those in the city."

"Are all the villagers willing to donate? Some families no longer have children in elementary and junior high school," asked Hao Qiang.

Hao Jianjun explained: "We collect donations from each household, and each household must donate at least 1,000 yuan for village development. The villagers have no objections, except for some villagers who are a bit stingy.

Young people who do business are more sensible and donate several thousand at a time, and some even donate tens of thousands of yuan.

I also donated 100,000 yuan as a token of my appreciation.

The village committee has raised nearly two million yuan so far, which is mainly used for education and training, such as changing the primary school to a smaller class system, hiring more teachers, rewarding students who are admitted to universities, and organizing regular technical training.

Where the money is and how it is used will be announced regularly, and transparency is required.

In addition, the village's supermarkets, prepared food stalls, meat stalls, and fruit stalls all collect rent, generating nearly 100,000 yuan in revenue each year, which is used to clean up garbage and maintain greenery in the village."

Hao Qiang agreed, saying, "Being self-sufficient is great. If we keep relying on donations, we won't be able to go far. Dad, you guys know a lot."

Hao Jianjun said with a smile: "After the Lunar New Year last year, members of the village committee and team leaders went to other provinces to visit and study. Huaxi Village was also visited. We all learned a lot and broadened our horizons.

Normally, we also hold meetings to study and discuss.

I also consulted you a lot, and then held a meeting to discuss it, and finally decided to implement it this way."

"Haha, that's quite a progress," Hao Qiang asked curiously, "Does anyone in the village still play Luhecai?"

"We don't dare play it openly anymore. If we're caught, we'll be reported and fined. Besides, everyone's busy making money and doesn't have time for that anymore," Hao Jianjun replied. "But the village committee will have to do more inspections these days. Villagers who run businesses might come back and play cards and gamble.

Especially some gamblers from other villages who want to set up a game to trick people from our village."

Hao Qiang agreed: "Gambling is indeed bad and will lead children astray.

We can publicize it on the radio these days, whether gambling in the village or going to other villages to gamble, we will punish them severely."

Hao Jianjun said seriously, "That's right. After finally catching up with a good opportunity, if you don't do your job properly, then the authorized stores will be taken back. Such people are obviously dissatisfied with the money."

"Well, the money comes too quickly and some people don't know how to cherish it. Your village committee can handle it. I support it." Hao Qiang agreed.

At this time, Liu Fengqing, who was sitting on the sofa on the other side, changed the subject: "Son, Ajian is planning to hold his wedding on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. What are your plans?"

"Mom, it's still early." Hao Qiang tried to avoid it.

"It's not too early. You're graduating next year, and you haven't decided who to marry yet?" Liu Fengqing pressed on. "Oh, it would be a shame to give up on one."

"Let's talk about it after graduation." Hao Qiang answered with a headache.

Liu Fengqing snorted in dissatisfaction: "Anyway, I don't care who you marry, at least you have two grandchildren. You have so much property, someone has to inherit it."

"Mom, you are favoring boys over girls. My daughter can also inherit the family business." Hao Qiang retorted, even though he knew in his heart that this was not realistic.

Wow, the boss's daughter inherited her father's business, and the company's veterans may not support her. If it were a son, it might be different.

“How can it be the same?

How could a daughter inherit the family business?

Your daughter will eventually get married. Are you willing to pass the family business on to someone else?

I absolutely disagree. Ask your father if he agrees." Liu Fengqing insisted.

Hao Jianjun also echoed: "The family business should still be inherited by the son. This is tradition."

This time, Hao Qiang did not refute.

His parents' traditional ideas are deeply rooted, and he himself holds similar traditional ideas.

Hao Qiang immediately changed the subject: "Brother Jian is getting married, Mom, what gift do you think is good?"

Liu Fengqing had made arrangements early in the morning: "Your uncle's home appliances have been purchased and installed, and the furniture is complete, so there is nothing else to give away.

Just give me two sets of silk quilts and a four-piece set."

In the local area, when brothers get married, they usually give each other four-piece sets and quilts, or furniture and home appliances.

In ordinary relationships, people wouldn't be so generous.

In recent years, when local people attend wedding banquets, the wedding gift is generally 50 yuan, and not many people give 100 yuan.

Hao Qiang didn't know what to give, so he just let his parents arrange it.

He could have given his cousin a car or a house, but this would have put his cousin's family in a difficult position because they would have to return the gift when he got married in the future.

Although my cousin's family is financially well off now, there is no need to give Hao Qiang a garage or a house, and it would be embarrassing if the gift was too light.

In the local area, people pay attention to reciprocity and gifts should not be too expensive because they will have to repay the favor in the future.

"Mom, have you agreed on Brother Jian's betrothal gift?" Hao Qiang asked curiously.

Liu Fengqing replied, "We've already discussed it. The betrothal gift is 188,000 yuan, plus a car worth over 200,000 yuan, and some gold and silver jewelry.

When your uncle told the bride's parents about the betrothal gift, I saw that they were very happy. "

"Well, it's okay, pretty good." Hao Qiang nodded.

Last year, my cousin was responsible for purchasing vegetables and fish, and his profit was four to five million yuan, so he was not short of money anyway.

Liu Fengqing retorted, "What do you mean 'okay'? This is already quite extravagant. Even city dwellers don't get this generous when they get married.

According to local customs, a simple betrothal gift of around 10,000 yuan is sufficient."

Hao Qiang couldn't help but complain: "Mom, you haven't seen the betrothal gifts in some provinces.

Engagement and weddings there require banquets, and the bride's gift alone can cost tens of thousands of yuan. Gold and silver jewelry must be made of a sufficient amount of metal, and the gold can't be too light. And you also need a house and a car in the city.

On the wedding day, there are also gifts for getting off the car and fees for changing one's name. Hey, in short, it costs a lot."

Liu Fengqing looked unconvinced: "That's nonsense! Where would you find such a huge sum of money?"

"As for other provinces, our province is relatively simpler." Hao Qiang explained.

"Anyway, I just don't believe it. It's too outrageous." Liu Fengqing still couldn't believe it.

Hao Jianjun interjected, "There are many business owners in the Yangtze River Delta, so the betrothal gifts should be higher."

Hao Qiang smiled. His cousin's move was followed by other villagers, and might raise the threshold for marriage for local people.

To be honest, he didn't want to see this phenomenon.

But my family is rich, so there’s nothing I can do about it.

After chatting, Hao Qiang went back to the bedroom to take a shower.

After washing, I sat on the balcony and looked at the scenery of my hometown.

The village has changed so much!

In particular, the management of the village committee has become more standardized and far-sighted, laying the foundation for the sustainable development of the village.

This change is gratifying and makes him full of hope for the future of rural areas.