Rebirth: My 80s

evening.

The people in the Guiyan organization who were responsible for going out to earn money returned to the courtyard one after another.

As usual, many people met at the alley entrance and walked together.

Since they were either pushing stall carts or carrying baskets, it looked very grand.

However, this group of outsiders, most of whom have left their hometowns, are the most pitiful people living in this alley.

With poor food and cold clothes, more than thirty people were crowded into the small courtyard of Lao Bai's house.

This is also one of the reasons why there are so few furniture in the courtyard.

I have to make room so I can sleep on the floor at night.

Every time at this time, some kind-hearted neighbors would always take out some not-so-fresh vegetables and uneaten meals at home and let them take them back.

The things are not valuable, but they can save them some money on food.

So that there will be more money to search for lost loved ones.

Find it as soon as possible and return home as soon as possible.

They are grateful and never say no.

I don't have the courage to refuse.

Today, it's strange.

It's a long alley and it seems like no family has any surplus.

Of course, giving is a favor, and not giving is a duty.

They also cannot feel resentful.

They just smiled bitterly, knowing that they would definitely not have enough to eat tonight - because the neighbors often helped each other, the meals prepared in the courtyard every day were very limited.

"Wow, someone is grilling meat, it smells so good!"

"I smelled it a long time ago. I can smell this scent all night long without getting tired of it."

"Didn't you see that I was drooling profusely from the moment I entered the alley?"

"How long has it been since we last had meat?"

"Hey, why do you worry about this? It's just a matter of food and drink. Finding talents is more important."

Everyone nodded.

It is this power of searching for their loved ones that supports them and enables them to live this difficult life day after day.

However, in fact, there is always an idea lingering in the minds of many people - give up.

too bitter.

They themselves can't say how long they can hold on.

As we got closer to the Bai family's courtyard, the aroma of meat became stronger and stronger.

A few people stretched their heads to smell, and always felt that the meat aroma came from their courtyard, but subconsciously denied this.

This is impossible.

The organization is planning a new round of outbound search operations.

Money is already tight.

Not a single cent can be wasted.

but……

When I was about to reach the gate of the courtyard, the aroma of meat hit my face.

Everyone stopped and looked at each other, feeling unbelievable.

You know, we are still trying to break through the price barrier, and the price of meat is rising every day.

People in the alley who used to live a good life rarely eat meat now.

"Don't just stand there, come in quickly."

Uncle Liu, the neighbor, came to the door with an enamel bowl in his hand and winked at them, saying, "Yes, it's your courtyard that's grilling meat.

"A respectable man came today.

"Not long after they left, a three-wheeled vehicle arrived, hauling half a pig, as well as a lot of fresh vegetables, rice, flour, grain and oil.

"Don't mention you guys, I'm drooling.

"I went to a food company today and queued for a long time, but I couldn't buy even one or two ounces of meat. The more the price goes up, the more people buy it. It's really weird.

"That guy is so fucking wild!"

Everyone was stunned.

Half a pig, lots of fresh vegetables, rice, flour, grain and oil?

Drag it to them?

After a long moment of silence, no one knew who took the lead.

Everyone swarmed into the yard.

Hey!

Isn't there meat roasting in the big iron pot in the corner of the yard?

It’s still potatoes and big pieces of meat!

No wonder it smells so good.

Everyone was overjoyed and without time to pack up, they rushed to the stove and stared at the potatoes and meat in the pot with wide eyes.

Drooling madly.

"Okay, okay, it looks like we can't eat it anymore, and it's still a little less cooked. There's plenty, so everyone can have a good meal today."

Sister Yueji, the chef, said with a smile.

"Is there enough food?" someone asked.

He can eat a bowl of rice with this piece of fat meat.

"Here."

Sister Rose pointed with the spoon in her hand.

I saw two coal stoves burning by the wall, with the largest aluminum pots on top. Puffs of white smoke were floating in the air, and the aroma of fresh rice was coming from inside.

Everyone was excited and full of anticipation, and their stomachs were growling.

"Who sent us these good things?" someone asked.

"You'll have to ask Miss Bai Lu. A young man came today, and only she knows what happened. But you don't have to ask. Miss Bai Lu seems to have something to do. She will announce it when she prepares dinner."

Not long after, the food was served.

Everyone gathered in the main room of the north house.

Today, I even moved a few tables out of the room and put them together.

In the past, when eating, everyone would scoop food from the pot and eat with a bowl in their hands.

Even though they were all upset at the food on the table, they still held back their appetite when they saw Miss Bai Lu had something to say, and all their eyes were on her.

"Comrades, there is good news."

Everyone laughed, it had to be good news.

It's right in front of us.

Bai Lu glanced at everyone, pointed at the food on the table and said, "From now on, our meals will follow this standard. There will be at least one meat dish a day."

What?

Everyone was shocked.

Will it be like this every day from now on?

These days, even people in the old capital can’t live like this.

"That's not what I said."

Bai Lu looked at everyone's shocked expressions and said with a smile, "My senior said so.

"Those who are home today know that it was that tall young man."

The scene suddenly became noisy, and those who were out hurriedly asked those who were at home today.

"No, Miss Bai Lu, your senior is a good man, we thank him, but he can only send it this time, can he send it often in the future?"

"Yes, no matter how rich a person is, he can't stand this kind of torture.

"We are embarrassed too."

Bai Lu said: "Others can't do it, but he can.

“This little bit of food and drink is nothing to him.

"Next, he will help us find our relatives."

Hey!

Too much information.

Many people were stunned for a moment.

Not only do they provide them with good food and drinks for a long time, but they also help them find their relatives?

Is this the Bodhisattva who came down from heaven?

The first person to figure it out asked in surprise, "Miss Bai Lu, who is your senior?"

Bai Lu smiled and said, "Actually, you all know each other."

"what?!"

Everyone was amazed and thought, how could we know such an awesome person?

"Don't some of you read newspapers?"

Bai Lu said, "Recently, I've often seen three or five of you get together to talk about him."

Hey!

Finally someone reacted, stood up in shock, and asked with wide eyes:

"The senior you are talking about is Li Jiankun, the richest man in China?!"

After seeing Bai Lu nodded.

Just hear a snap.

Those who went out today were fine, but those who stayed at home and saw Li Jiankun were so shocked that they were speechless for a moment.

The uncle who was setting up a stall outside the door was in a hurry to touch his pocket, but he didn't sit firmly and fell to the ground.

But he finally found the thing.

Everyone looked at it intently.

It was a slightly wrinkled Chinese peach.

The uncle said excitedly: "This is the cigarette that Mr. Li gave me!"

Many people's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Lao Chen, you don't smoke, give it to me."

"Uncle Chen, I'll trade something with you!"

The uncle ignored everyone, straightened the cigarette and put it in his chest pocket.

A cigarette is worth nothing, but it means a lot.

He has to treasure it.

This guy can brag about this for the rest of his life.

Yang Bing said, "Yes! After hearing what Bai Lu said, it really does look like it!"

Bai Lu laughed and scolded: "What do you mean by really similar? Yes, I can admit my mistake."

In fact, she knew senior Li Jiankun when she was in Yanyuan.

After a poetry competition, Senior Li became an instant success and was dubbed a love saint.

She can still recite some classic lines from those poems.

"Fuck, I actually talked to the richest man in the world?"

"I didn't even recognize him."

"You can't blame us. He was wearing a hat and sunglasses, and was fully armed."

"We can't blame him. With his current fame, if he were to go out in public, the whole street would be blocked."

"Miss Bai Lu, he said he would support us?"

Bai Lu nodded and said, "Yes."

“How to fund it?”

“Long-term funding.”

After Bai Lu finished speaking, she told her that her senior intended to establish a charitable foundation and had invited her to be in charge.

At the end he added:

"So from now on, I may not have much time to stay at home, but don't worry, 'Returning Geese Searching for Relatives' will continue. I accepted his invitation because I want to get more resources, which will be more helpful in finding our relatives."

"Good thing, good thing!"

"We must go when we have to!"

"Haha, with the help of Mr. Li, our chances of success are much greater!"

“It doesn’t have to be so hard.”

"This guy is easy to get along with. No wonder the newspapers say he's not a bad guy."

"I suggest that we all drink tea instead of wine and toast to Mr. Li from afar."

Everyone stood up at the same time.

Boom!

They clinked their bowls of rice together.

After finishing his words, Bai Lu waved and said, "Let's eat."

oh--

This meal was so delicious.

The key point is that I feel happy and the distance between me and my loved ones seems to be infinitely shortened.

……

……

Since 1986, the Shenyang Explosion-proof Equipment Factory declared bankruptcy.

More and more state-owned units are closing down.

In Dongcheng District, on Dongzhimen Street, Li Jiankun used his connections to rent a large courtyard facing the street as the headquarters of the "1+1 Charity Foundation".

As we all know, Li Jiankun is a bad guy at naming.

The name was given by Egret.

First of all, it helps with memory.

Secondly, it comes from Li Jiankun’s operating philosophy of the foundation - when many hands make light work.

In mid-April, the capital finally welcomed a hint of spring.

The weather has also warmed up a lot.

Da da da……

The high heels clattered against the marble floor.

Bai Lu is accompanying Li Jiankun on a pre-opening inspection.

The egret today is completely different from the one in the courtyard where the geese returned to look for their relatives.

She was wearing a Pierre Cardin crimson business suit with a silver brooch on her collar. Her long hair was tied into a bun at the back of her head and her little face was delicately made up.

It's like being ten years younger.

The quiet temperament also becomes noble.

She is undoubtedly a person who knows how to dress up, but there is no need for that when she is returning to look for her relatives.

After nearly a month of preparation.

This side has been arranged.

Bai Lu brought some educated people from the Guiyan organization and recruited some people from the society.

There should be enough staff.

However, Bai Lu and his colleagues have no experience in how to operate a foundation like this.

"it's actually really easy."

Li Jiankun paced around and looked around as he said, "The charity foundation is not for profit, it is just like a transit station.

“We absorb and accept donations from all walks of life.

“Then these donations will be allocated to people or things in need.

“After the opening, when the first wave of donations is over and the association has money, we can start selecting targets for assistance, or we can set up our own projects, such as what I have talked about in the media: building schools in remote areas.

“I only have two requests:

“1. The foundation’s assistance goals must be urgent, positive, and in urgent need of improvement.

"2. The money must be put to good use. For example, if we want to build a school, we can find a local contractor, but the accounts must be clear and we should not use middlemen or agencies to prevent the donations from being pocketed by some corrupt officials."

rustling...

Bai Lu held a small notebook in his hand and took notes carefully.

After stopping writing, she asked, "When are we planning to open? Have you really invited some wealthy people to come? Can they come?"

Li Jiankun smiled and said, "Otherwise, to make you happy?"

"What day is today?" he asked.

"April 12."

"Let's open on the 18th."

Li Jiankun suddenly remembered something and said, "We need to prepare for the opening ceremony. We need to build a stage in the courtyard and put more seats under the stage. It will definitely be packed with people on the day."

Overcrowded?

Bai Lu thought to himself, why am I so unconvinced?

She believed that her senior had become the richest man in the world and must have good connections, so he could hire some people.

But she really doubted that it would cause overcrowding.

You know, this compound used to be a subordinate unit of the Material Bureau, and the yard was often used to store goods... Just imagine how big it was.

In the mainland, I'm afraid there are few people who can be called rich.

It's thousands of miles away in foreign countries, and our place has always been looked down upon. She thinks those foreign tycoons are more likely to call and offer polite congratulations - just like international politics.

Instead of running over here and giving money.

The senior student has achieved success at a young age and seems to be overconfident.