Siheyuan: Spring and Autumn

The next day, when Xu Huizhen walked into the tavern again, she was warmly welcomed by the other staff.

"Cashier Kong, look at what this is? 300 kilograms of food coupons, which are for the turnover of the next two days. You and Master Ma should buy the food together to ensure the opening of the store tomorrow."

Kong Yuqin's face was full of smiles and she kept saying, "Okay, that's great, I'll go right away." After that, she ran happily to the cafeteria.

"Yumei, here is a notice. Please post it outside the tavern. Starting today, our tavern will resume serving Niulanshan Erguotou."

"Okay, I'll post it right away."

He Yumei also happily picked up the notice.

At noon, the entrance of the tavern was crowded with people, most of whom were former regulars of the tavern. Then Pianerye read out, "Notice, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the lives of the general public in recent times. This afternoon, the tavern will resume serving Niulanshan Erguotou, and the cafeteria will officially open tomorrow morning."

Many of these guests are illiterate.

After hearing what Pianerye said, everyone laughed happily.

Niu Ye said, "Hey, Fan Jinyou is gone, the tavern is open as usual, so let's stay here tonight."

"Yes, that's it for tonight."

The tavern was a public-private partnership, and after more than a month of hard work, it finally got back on track.

In the evening, the Qin family gathered together again, and it was as lively as the New Year.

Han Qing said happily: "This is a good thing to do. It finally made me feel relieved. I was so angry that I couldn't sleep well during this period."

Xu Huizhen smiled and said, "Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry."

"It's my duty to worry. I just hope you're all well. Isn't that right, Li'er?"

Qin Jingli, lying in Qin Zheng's arms, grinned, giggled, stretched out her little hand, grabbed Han Qing's hand and wouldn't let go.

Qin Zheng said: "Xue Ru, we can now operate the silk shop together."

"Okay, I'll talk to the neighborhood committee tomorrow."

In late December 1955, the Beijing Municipal Committee issued an investigation report to the Leading Group for Capitalist Reform. According to the report, about 12% of the 588 capitalists in Beijing actively demanded public-private partnerships, about 37% were able to accept public-private partnerships, and about 58% were unwilling to accept or showed serious resistance.

Among these capitalists, the first to agree to public-private partnership was Lou Jianye.

Chairman Lou became Director Lou. The difference of one word resulted in a huge difference in power. He lost his voice in the steel mill.

"Qin Zheng, I have made up my mind about this steel mill. I will not go there if I can avoid it in the future."

Lou family, Lou Jianye said to Qin Zheng.

"Uncle Lou, are you disappointed?"

Lou Jianye laughed and said, "If you say there is no impact at all, I would be lying to you, but it is not as painful as you might imagine."

Tan Yali burst out laughing and said, "That's because in your heart, the status of the steel mill has declined."

Qin Zheng and Lou Jianye looked at each other, and Lou Jianye said, "That's a reason, but it's not the most important one. If the east is dark, the west is bright; if the south is dark, the north is bright. Although the steel mill is donated, over the past two years, as my horizons have broadened, I've discovered that awareness is more important than money."

After all, Lou Jianye has a wealthy family and a great vision and knowledge. He has been to Hong Kong and Europe more than once. However, in the past two years, he has traveled back and forth, and his vision, knowledge, and connections have continued to increase. He has a new understanding of wealth and is full of courage.

Qin Zheng secretly admired the change in Lou Jianye's mentality. Although this man was not a tyrant, he was indeed a great man. So he asked:

"Who is in charge of the steel mill now? How is the leadership structure configured?"

"It is a company directly under the Ministry of Metallurgy, a deputy department-level unit. Wang Henglai is the secretary, Zheng Zichang is still the director, and there are three deputy directors. Next, the steel rolling mill will expand its scale."

Qin Zheng knew that in the future, the steel rolling mill would be a large factory with tens of thousands of employees, a well-known large unit in Beijing, and the salary and benefits would be enviable.

Lou Xiao'e walked into the living room carrying two plates with freshly washed cherries on them. She walked to the sofa and suddenly asked, "How big will it be?"

"The first step will be to expand to 6,000 people, the second step will be 9,000 people, and eventually, it will be a large factory with 10,000 people."

"Then I guess Uncle Zheng will be transferred soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lou Jianye and Qin Zheng were both surprised, and their eyes fell on her. This girl is only fifteen years old, how could she have such knowledge?

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Lou Xiao'e leaned back, feeling a little embarrassed.

Lou Jianye said, "That's right. How did you come up with that?"

"I didn't think much about it. I just felt that the factory was not small now. After the expansion, such a large factory must be under the control of..."

She said nothing more, but her meaning was clear.

Qin Zheng looked at the pretty girl, who still had some baby fat on her face, but her figure had already begun to take shape.

Qin Zheng's mind raced: "I almost forgot, although this girl is beautiful and kind, she is a strong woman. It is normal for her to be able to see the situation of the steel mill clearly."

"Dad, Mom, I just tasted some of the cherries that Brother Zheng brought over. They are really delicious, crisp, sweet and juicy. You guys should try some too."

After that, she picked up a cherry and fed it to her mother. Tan Yali opened her mouth and ate it, smiling and said, "Well, it's delicious. This is the first time I've eaten such delicious cherries."

Lou Xiao'e picked up another one and handed it to Lou Jianye, and received another compliment.

Then, she picked up another one and handed it to Qin Zheng's mouth. This action immediately confused Qin Zheng.

"Eat quickly."

Lou Xiao'e also blushed and insisted on letting him eat.

Qin Zheng had no choice but to open his mouth and eat it.

In fact, he could have taken it, but his mind jerked and he didn't refuse, and he opened his mouth involuntarily.

After the cherry in her hand was eaten, Lou Xiao'e became shy and the atmosphere in the living room became a little subtle.

After more than ten seconds, Qin Zheng relied on his thick skin and said nonchalantly: "Uncle Lou, Xiao'e is about to go to high school. I suggest that she can go to college on Hong Kong Island after she graduates from high school."

"I'm not going to Hong Kong Island. I'm going to go to university in Beijing."

Before Lou Jianye could speak, Lou Xiaoe spoke first.

"Hey, I also want you to go to college in Beijing, but with our family background, you can't pass the political review and can't go to college."

"what?"

Lou Xiao'e was very disappointed and said angrily, "Then I won't go to college."

"Haha, you're just being angry. Your father and your brother Zheng have done such a big business. If you don't have cultural knowledge, you won't be able to help them."

Tan Yali laughed with a slight teasing look on her face, but she was not joking. As a mother, how could she not think long-term about it.

"Okay, I get it now."

At this moment, there was light in Lou Xiao'e's eyes!