Back to 2003

In my father's time, even if they had the conditions to buy a house in the city, few would leave their hometown, with the exception of those who left their hometown to work.Even those who leave their hometown to work as workers will think of returning home to build a house when they have sufficient financial strength.

The house outside can only be called a house.

Only the house in your hometown can be called hometown!

"Lao Zhang, how many rooms are you planning to build this time?"

Seeing the Tang family demolishing their house, their neighbor Mr. Zhang came to ask about it early in the morning.

"The area is not big. Our family of five can cover up to 150 square meters. I'm going to build two floors and enclose a yard." Tang Wenyuan first handed over the cigarette and then greeted with a smile.

This time, he didn't tell the truth.

The foundation of the old house is very wide, covering two to three hundred square meters. Although the Tang family plans to build a two-story courtyard, they still plan to build it larger. Anyway, even if the area exceeds, they will be fined 300 yuan per square meter. For this small amount, he It's still possible.

"It will cost a lot of money to make it two layers!"

Mr. Zhang looked full of envy.

"Try to do it, no more, no more..."

Tang Wenyuan was full of humility: "Second Master Zhang, let's play inside and drink tea!"

"I'm just wondering if I need some help?"

Mr. Zhang spoke with a cheerful expression on his face.

In the past, when everyone in the village was poor, if someone was building a house, everyone would help. As long as the owner provided food, it was normal to work for more than ten days in a row.As the times change, neighbors are asked to help with house repairs, and they will be given some wages, which is 20-30 days a day.

Mr. Zhang is over 50 years old and can't find any work, but he has a lot of energy, so he took the initiative to come today to see if he needs help. It doesn't matter how much money he has, as long as he has a few cigarette money.

"Of course you need it, please come in-"

Tang Wenyuan said with a smile without further explanation.

Tang Wenyuan is very popular. Not long after the construction started, people came over one after another. They either exchanged greetings or went directly to help. By 09:30, there were already more than 20 people helping. Friends, family and neighbors.

Everyone is in a tacit understanding and didn't ask about the price of labor. This is also the rule here in my hometown - you don't ask about the price on the first day. The boss will find out the money in the evening. If you think the money is suitable, then you can continue tomorrow. If you think the money is less, If you don't, then you won't come tomorrow - this way everyone will have face!

At ten o'clock, Tang Xiaoling and Liu Ping drove back.

There are two large basins in the trunk, one is filled with tender and juicy meat buns, the other is filled with snow-white and sweet duck cakes, and the other is filled with a large barrel of freshly squeezed soy milk, both bought on the street. , still steaming.

"Everyone, take a rest and come down to eat and worry about it!"

Tang Xiaoling greeted everyone with a big belly.

She is seven or eight months pregnant, but is in good health and drives around all day long.

Everyone came out one after another, sat in bowls and scooped up soy milk, sat under the shade of the yellow horn tree, and ate pastries.

The leaves of the yellow horned branches spread out on all sides, covering more than ten meters around. Most of the courtyard is under the shade of the trees. The sun shines through the gaps, the light and shadow are whirling, and the fragrance of the yellow horned orchid permeates the air. Mosquitoes and flies immediately dare not approach, so they can enjoy the shade. of fine trees.

"Old Tang, this is a nice yellow horn tree. The shade is thick and dense, and the whole dam is cool."

"Isn't this the yellow horn tree in the back of the brick factory? I heard that Uncle Tang spent more than 8000 to buy it."

"8000 is not expensive to buy a tree. The key is that it is difficult to transport it back. It was pulled by a large truck and protected by an excavator. It took more than two hours to walk slowly. I heard that the railings of the large truck were crushed. Yes, Uncle Tang also lost 2000 yuan."

"It cost ten or twenty thousand to buy a tree...Old Tang found a lot of money."

Everyone talked while eating.

"You can find a little money, but not big money."

Tang Wenyuan did not hide it, and said very modestly: "When I was a child, there was a big yellow horn tree in this yard, which also looked like it blocked the sky and the sun. I have been enjoying the shade under the tree since I was a child... Later, when I was practicing steel, that yellow horn tree The tree was cut down, so I wanted to buy one so that my children and grandchildren could have a place to enjoy the shade."

When the older generation heard this, they immediately sighed.

"Wenyuan, are you still short of people in your brick factory? Should I come to your place to work?"

Ruan Yingfeng, the neighbor's uncle, took advantage of the opportunity and asked.

"There are enough people here in the brick factory."

Tang Wenyuan shook his head.

"oh oh……"

Ruan Yingfeng's face was full of disappointment.

His son is going to high school and needs a lot of money, but he really can't find a way to make money.

"Although the brick factory is full, there are still more people in the cement factory... The work in the cement factory is relatively heavy, and the wages are relatively high. It costs 60 yuan a day to break stones and 50 yuan a day to push a cart. Every month Those who work for 25 days will also receive a perfect attendance bonus of 300 yuan."

Tang Wenyuan spoke again.

The news that he was planning to open a cement factory had already spread, and everyone in the village probably knew about it.

"60 yuan a day? 30 days a month, that's 1800 yuan. Counting the perfect attendance bonus, wouldn't it be 2100 yuan?" Someone counted and was full of surprises: "It's higher than the salary in the coal factory!"

There are really few factories and mines in Xidu, and the income of ordinary factories and mines is not high, only around 1200-1500. Those whose wages can exceed 2000 yuan are high-risk jobs such as coal factory miners. It is difficult for others to earn more than 2000 yuan. .

Although the coal factory is dangerous, because the wages are high enough, there is no shortage of people at all... so most people can't get into the coal factory even if they want to!

"In addition to the perfect attendance award, there will also be a semi-annual bonus given out every six months. As long as you don't mess around, there is still a lot of money there, which adds up to about 2000 in six months." Tang Wenyuan dropped a bombshell again.

"Wenyuan, count me in."

"I want to go too, count me in."

"Uncle Tang, take me with you."

Upon hearing this, everyone spoke one after another.

Those who can go out to work have all gone out to work. The people present are either old or need someone to take care of their families and cannot go out to work casually - and there are really not many such opportunities near my hometown!

"The cement plant will officially start construction next month, so everyone can sign up then... But I'm going to say something ugly in front of you. If you are sick or don't have enough physical strength, don't go."

Tang Wenyuan nodded generously in agreement.

Once the gravel plant is put into operation, it will not require only a dozen or twenty people. It is estimated that there will be nearly a hundred workers. There is no problem in absorbing these strong laborers. Once the cement plant is officially put into operation, a large number of people will be recruited from around Shuangshi Town.

This is also the reason why Lu Lintao supports the cement factory. It can not only absorb a large amount of idle labor and provide jobs for the surrounding people, but also bring a lot of tax revenue to the town. Of course the government supports such a thing.

"You have to—"

Everyone became more motivated after hearing this!

……

You are not allowed to drink alcohol at noon, so there are not many types of dishes, but they are all served with rice, and there are piles of pork. Two more bowls of dry rice will give you the strength to work in the afternoon.In the evening, there were many different types of meals, and there were enough beers for everyone to drink with open stomachs.

Liu Ping was busy happily!

Although this is not his own home, my uncle said when the house was being designed that of the two bright rooms by the window on the second floor, one would be reserved for Tang Wanyue and the other would be reserved for her. Even if she gets married in the future, they would still be reserved for her. You can stay here anytime you come back...

"Are you Tang Wanyue's cousin?"

While Liu Ping was helping to refill the meal, a young man came over and asked in a low voice during the break.

"Yes--"

Liu Ping glanced at him and nodded.

"My name is Kang Qinwu, Tang Wanyue's classmate, and I live at the entrance of the village."

The young man looked at Liu Ping with bright eyes.

"Ha ha……"

Liu Ping smiled and didn't say much.

"Kang Wu, are you a Sazi?"

Tang's mother Liu Shurong glared at Kang Wuyi.

"There's no need to let loose..."

Kang Qinwu scratched his head and turned around awkwardly.

Liu Ping smiled and didn't care. She had encountered this kind of thing many times after coming to her aunt's house for a few months.

She didn't dress up deliberately, but her appearance was outstanding, she had good skin and a good figure. She looked like a fairy just by wearing a dress. She rode a motorcycle around and immediately fascinated a large number of young people.

Within a few months, more than a dozen family members came to the Tang family to inquire, hoping to propose marriage to Liu Ping.

It's a pity that Tang's mother, Liu Shurong, has a higher vision. Although her niece is divorced, she is so tall and outstanding in appearance and character. She must not be buried casually - if you want to find her, find a good one for her!

These unemployed young people are not worthy at all!

Liu Ping and Tang Wanyue also applied to TV University, one studied financial management and the other studied accounting. It would be best for such an outstanding niece to find a teacher or a doctor. Even if she is not good, she should be good-looking, with a good family background and academic qualifications. Just fine.

She has already thought about it. When Liu Ping gets married in the future, she will provide her with a dowry as her biological aunt, so that she can get married in a glorious manner, absolutely no worse than anyone else - she also gives Liu Ping I told them that it’s okay to fall in love, but you have to let them see it first. If you want to find someone, you need to find someone you can truly trust.