The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 248 Take a Break
Professor Li said helplessly: "Even if I have several heads, I dare not embezzle it. This is a matter of principle."

The Seagull Factory was quite efficient and RMB 650,000 was quickly transferred into their account. Liu Hua also completed his official business at the Shanghai Aircraft Design Institute.

Liu Hua came back just in time and started cutting the cake. He was the person in charge. The professors from the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry also followed the rules and were waiting for him, the person in charge, to cut the cake.

"The 150,000 yuan from the Science and Technology Commission will be given to you in full to develop the next generation of lenses. In addition, the 650,000 yuan from the Seagull Factory will be given to you as 200,000 yuan." Liu Hua clapped his hands and said, "I took an extra 100,000 yuan. I wonder if you have any objections."

"That's enough. I got a total of 150,000 yuan this year." The physics professor said with a wry smile, "I got a total of 150,000 yuan for my two big projects. On the contrary, I got so much for your small project. It's already a pleasant surprise."

His bitter words just reveal a cruel fact: scientific research is really difficult now. Prices are rising, while scientific research funds are further reduced. They have to tighten their belts to fill the funds, but that little bit of money will be wasted.

Unfortunately, private enterprises have not yet developed and are unable to raise more funds from the society, while it is even more difficult for state-owned enterprises to raise funds, and they are also in a difficult transformation.

In fact, Liu Hua had already made plans in his mind. By 1985, the country would introduce a series of policies, including the establishment of branch companies affiliated with collectives.

By then he would be ready to start his own business, find a small collective to affiliate with, and do it for two years to accumulate primitive capital. Then in 1987, the country would just start to lift restrictions, and by then he would be free to do whatever he wanted.

When Liu Hua returned home after finishing his work at the academy, he saw Banggeng happily carrying a paper box into the yard.

Yan Fugui has been working at his post for 30 years. He is still online at this moment and asked curiously: "Banggeng, why did you close the stall so early today? Where have you been?"

"I've made some money, haven't I?" Bang Geng said proudly, "I'll buy a TV to honor my grandma and my mom."

"Really? Did you buy a color TV, too?"

"Of course, it's imported."

Banggeng showed the packaging box to Yan Fugui, and Liu Hua also took a look. It was Panasonic.

Liu Hua smiled and said, "It's not easy. It's a Panasonic color TV, a famous brand. It's not easy to buy it in a department store. This thing is very popular. Do you have any way to get it?"

"Tsk." Bang Geng sneered, "Who goes to a department store to buy it? Not only are they super expensive, but they're often out of stock. I got this from a friend of mine, it's imported directly, and it's 15% cheaper than the department store."

At this point, Liu Hua already knew what it meant. This batch of TVs did not pass through customs.

Liu Hua didn't say anything. If you said something illegal in front of Ban Gan'er, he wouldn't take it seriously at all. He would just think that you are incompetent and are just making fun of you.

Seeing Liu Hua, Bang Geng recalled the time when Liu Feifei chased him away because he was watching TV, so he stiffened his neck and said, "Teacher Yan, we can watch TV at night. We can watch it as late as we want. It's not like some families who keep their TVs like treasures."

After saying that, Banggeng carried the TV into the yard. Yan Fugui said with a smile, "This kid is showing off because he has a little money. Was his last sentence referring to you?"

"Indeed." Liu Hua nodded: "Just take it as a joke. They haven't even added a light bulb in more than ten years. The electricity bill for watching TV is not small. Don't let Jia Zhang come to you with the electricity bill at the end of the month to ask for money."

"It's possible." Yan Fugui nodded in agreement: "Jia Zhang is not a pushover either. She can do anything I can't." After dinner, Bang Geng carried the TV into the yard, connected the cables, and shouted around the yard: "Watch TV, the latest Panasonic color TV."

Everyone in the courtyard heard the news and gathered around. They first admired the legendary Panasonic large color TV and then praised it.

"Bang Geng, you have made money. When you become rich in the future, please take care of our old neighbors."

"Bang Geng has made great progress, that's amazing."

Amidst the compliments, Banggeng lost himself and waved his hand: "It's just a small amount of money. When I get rich in the future, I will treat everyone to a meal."

Jia Zhang was sitting proudly in the best seat in front of the TV. When she heard her grandson say this, her heart suddenly seemed to be pulled.

Invite the people in the courtyard to dinner? Are they worthy? Our Jia family has always taken advantage of others and never suffered any loss. Bang Geng has been in the countryside for so many years and has learned bad things. We need to teach him a lesson. Otherwise, no matter how big our family property is, it will not be enough for him to ruin it.

However, Jia Zhang did not throw a tantrum on the spot. She knew that her grandson was very concerned about his reputation. It would be embarrassing to say so now. It would be better to let him go home and educate him slowly.

Banggeng bought himself a TV, and this time he had to watch the show to his heart's content. In the past, Liu Hua's house would only watch the TV at most after 10 o'clock, but today he had to watch it until the TV station closed.

He thought so, but Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu didn't think so. Firstly, they would use electricity at home, and the electricity bill was not a small amount.

Secondly, he has to get up early tomorrow morning to set up the wonton stall. The wonton stall makes the most money during the morning period. If he is delayed, wouldn’t that affect his income?

"Bang Geng, it's time to go to bed."

Qin Huairu reminded him, "You have to get up early tomorrow morning to set up the stall. You just watched TV today. I even made the noodles for you. Go to bed quickly. You have to get up in the morning to prepare the fillings."

"It's a bummer." Bang Geng said unhappily, "We have such a big happy event in our family, so what if I take a day off? I won't set up the stall tomorrow. I've been setting up the stall day and night these days, and I'm tired. Let's take a day off."

Qin Huairu frowned and said, "Don't mess up the sign you just put up. Persistence is the key. You can earn dozens of dollars a day if you persist."

Jia Zhang was a person who loved her grandson very much. When she heard that Bang Geng was tired, she quickly persuaded him, "Well, Huairu, let Bang Geng take a day off. These Bang Gengs have to get up at four or five in the morning and come back at six or seven in the evening. It's time for him to take a rest, otherwise he will be exhausted."

There are four people in their family. Xiaodang's words are not counted. Banggeng got two votes and waved his hand: "Mom, don't say anything. It's settled. I'll take a day off tomorrow and buy some meat to nourish myself. You see, I've become thinner these days."

The grandparents and grandchildren were very proud, as if the money was just thrown on the ground for them to pick up. However, Qin Huairu knew that the key to doing business is perseverance.

Sha Zhu’s wonton stall is sometimes closed due to some matters, and he has to inform everyone in advance. He also gets complained about by everyone. Isn’t it all for the sake of building a good reputation?

So Qin Huairu is now in deep worry.

(End of this chapter)