Siheyuan: The opening earthquake of stealing and replacing pillars

After breakfast, He Yuzhu prepared to go to school, while Zhu Lin took a leave to rest at home. There was nothing she could do, her belly was getting bigger day by day, it was cold and the roads were slippery in winter, what if something happened to her, right?

He Yuzhu was really worried, so he begged Zhu Lin again and again, and Zhu Lin finally reported to the unit. Fortunately, her professional title assessment had been completed, otherwise she would have to work overtime during the New Year.

Some people say, why not take maternity leave?

It's not that you can't hire one, but the atmosphere of this era doesn't allow it. Labor is glorious. According to a document issued in March 42 or 56, women's maternity leave was increased from 3 days to 59 days, with an additional days for caesarean sections, for a total of days. This can be considered a kind of welfare.

But then again, maternity leave is easy to take and your boss is happy for you to take a break. They are all state-owned enterprises after all. Since your salary will stop when you take a break and there is no risk, why not do it?

Someone may ask, why is there no pay for maternity leave?

In fact, it all comes down to our population being too large and the dividends being insufficient. In the past, women were paid for maternity leave, and in addition to their wages, they also received various subsidies, such as free prenatal checkups, free daily necessities, such as toilet paper, sugar, etc. If you look at them in detail, they may not seem like much, but if you look at them in general, they are astronomical figures.

There's nothing we can do about it, because there are so many of us. A few days ago, a newspaper said that the country has further promoted the family planning policy, and it seems that it has even been incorporated into the law, which clearly states that "it is recommended that a couple have one child at best, and two at most." The report also lists the population growth rate since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

In 50, the national population was about 5.5 million. But when the country conducted its first census in 53, the national population had actually exceeded 6 million. In 64, the second census was conducted, and the national population was 7.23 million. In 70, it rose to 8.29 million. By 74, the national population officially exceeded 9 million. The economic pressure had reached its limit, so the teacher clearly instructed in the report on the national economic plan that population control was a must...

Although a series of policies were introduced later, they had little effect. It is estimated that the national population at that time had already reached 10 billion. Therefore, as soon as the decade ended, the population issue was immediately raised. The country began to vigorously promote family planning, and now the streets are full of propaganda slogans.

Not only that, but all units have also held meetings to study population growth. There is no other way. The population is growing too fast, and enterprises are the first to bear the brunt. Employment pressure is unprecedented. Now in many places, hundreds or even thousands of people are competing for one position. It is like the talent market in later generations, which is extremely crowded...

"Oh, the pressure is so great!" He Yuzhu sighed as he walked, and happened to be heard by the three families who had just left the house.

The third uncle came up to him with a smile on his face: "Hey, Zhuzi, go to school!"

He Yuzhu turned his head to look at the wrinkled face of the third uncle, thinking that it wasn't easy for this old man either. It is said that raising sons is a way to prepare for old age, but who knew that in the end he would raise a bunch of ungrateful people. It's really not worth it. You should have thrown your head against the wall at the beginning.

"Good morning, Third Uncle!" He Yuzhu suddenly wanted to tease Third Uncle, and immediately put on a smiling face, "Can Lian Po still eat?"

The third uncle was confused, "What do you mean?"

"literal meaning!"

As a famous cultural figure in the courtyard, the third uncle certainly knew the meaning of this sentence. Not only did he know it, he could even explain the origin and allusion to you clearly. But now that He Yuzhu asked him the question for no reason, he began to doubt the intention of this sentence. Is he talking about me?

Lian Po is a veteran general, and I am now a teacher, and a retired teacher at that. Well, Zhuzi must be talking about me. As for - can I still make a living, I am originally a teacher, so he is probably asking me whether I can still teach and educate people?

Of course I can!

But, no, it definitely won’t be that simple. This kid is so mean now, how can a dog spit out ivory?

You definitely didn’t hold it in!

"Okay, Zhuzi, you're good at culture!" The third uncle guessed that there was a trap, but he didn't know where it was, so he suddenly changed the subject and turned from passive to active.

Seeing that the old man was not fooled, He Yuzhu was a little disappointed. "It's only grown by 300 grams, which is far less than you. By the way, are you two still going to celebrate the New Year together this year?"

After hearing this, the third uncle instantly became uncomfortable. He knew his own children. The eldest son, Yan Jiecheng, got a new job after the earthquake and got a house through connections. He moved out and lived alone since then and was never seen during the holidays.

The second brother Yan Jiefang and the third brother Yan Jiekuang did something even more ruthless. They have never been seen since the earthquake, as if they had evaporated from the face of the earth.

As for Yan Jiedi, the only daughter in the family, she has never returned to her parents' home since she got married last year.

It is said that having many children and grandchildren is a blessing, but for someone like the third uncle, he can only wish for himself.

"It's better to have fewer people, it's quieter~" the third uncle sighed insincerely.

"What's good about that? As the saying goes, a dog will never despise a poor family, and a son will never despise an ugly mother. I think your sons are all ungrateful!"

The third uncle lowered his head in shame. His sore spot was touched and he felt like crying but had no tears. This person was not only an ungrateful person, but also a beast.

"Don't be sad, have another one while you're still young!"

"Ah~"

The third uncle looked up suddenly and found that He Yuzhu had disappeared. Love is waiting for me here!

"Your grandmother~"