Back to 1979: Sending the Educated Youth’s Wife Back to the City

Chapter 167 Returning Home with Daughter
Early in the morning on the 10th, Fang Mingche and Yanyan were ready to leave. People who came to work also gathered in the small side courtyard, waiting to take the business car to the Overseas Chinese Apartment.

Han Mei, Wei You and Xiao Gang all rode their bicycles over and parked side by side under the tree.

Yes, Wei You and Xiao Gang, who just finished the college entrance examination yesterday, started working today. They work part-time to earn some money and also want to continue to improve their English. They don't know if they can pass the exam this year, so they must make preparations for both situations. The college entrance examination admission rate is really too low nowadays.

Xiao Gang was fine, as this was his first time taking the exam. Wei You was actually under a lot of pressure, as this was his fourth time.

Fortunately, if he fails the exam, he can still work in a travel agency directly, which is much better than those who have to find a job now.

The previous few months were also considered work experience, and he came back in July and directly received a basic salary of 36 yuan per month.

Han Mei's Japanese is not very good, but her work attitude is very serious. Fang Mingche raised her basic salary to 30 yuan a month this month. If she makes progress this month, she will get 36 yuan a month next month.

Han Mei also specifically asked whether she had a share of the Japanese group's dividends. Everyone knew that the Japanese group had received a big order from Dongjing this time.

"Yes! You are now a regular employee."

Han Mei felt relieved after Fang Mingche said this. Otherwise, if she only saw others getting dividends, she would still only have 30 yuan a month, and her mentality might be unbalanced. After all, she also had to contribute to this order. She was responsible for following up the process from packaging to loading on the cargo ship.

Xiao Gang went to the English group, doing odd jobs and learning English with Ning Anan. After Qiu Yin left, Ning Anan became the most senior translator in the English group. Wei Youze was directly assigned to be the deputy director of the office, taking over some of the ordering matters from Lingzi.

Not only do they need to place orders for intangible cultural heritage products from various places (this concept does not exist now, and Fang Mingche has never told his subordinates. This is for the convenience of expression in the text), but they also need to discuss the payment method of paying a deposit first. They are just using the banner of a big company, a subordinate unit of the Ministry of Culture, to export to Tokyo, London and other places to earn foreign exchange. By then, they will also receive a share of the bonus.

The other party must want the full payment, after all, they paid the full amount the first time.

Anyway, we just talk. If there is an alternative and they don’t want us to just pay the deposit, we can find another company to continue the discussion. The other company may not be in the same place. In this case, the other party will often compromise. Then we call the local government directly through the Ministry of Culture to inform them of the matter. It’s even harder for exclusive businesses, which can only be handled through the Ministry of Culture.

The main reason is that travel agencies don't have enough staff and there is no need to send purchasing staff with letters of introduction from the Ministry of Culture to various places to place orders. Speed is of the essence!
At this time, they must take the order from Tokyo and ask the Ministry of Culture to come forward to directly share 10% of the dividends. This is the time to show their value.

This order is really big at the moment! We purchased goods worth more than 20,000 RMB at once. The key is that this is a good start.

Wang Dexian couldn't help but run back happily to report to the old man, "We can receive more than 20,000 yuan worth of foreign exchange at once! In the future, it may become more and more, and the income will be stable. And the scope of purchase can also be expanded."

Mr. Wang raised his eyebrows, "This business is really good! How much profit can it make?"

Wang Dexian raised his palm and measured it inside and outside. "I asked Gao Xiang, and he said that after deducting the purchase cost and shipping fee, the rough estimate is that he can make 500. Of course, the labor cost and the cost of renting a house in Tokyo are not included. But these two items will have to be spent. Then I will directly hand over to the Ministry of Culture."

Mr. Wang asked, "Hand it over one at a time?"

"Yes, Xiao Fang said that this would motivate people. He said that we are partners, so it's different."

Old Master Wang laughed, "This road is good. It will be even better if it is wider."

"This time we just want to set an example. The deposit that Wu Mingju remitted hasn't arrived yet, and we paid it all out of our own pockets. Fortunately, the Ministry of Culture stepped in and only required a 30% deposit. Otherwise, we really wouldn't have the money! Oh, by the way, Xiao Fang is taking Yan Yan back to Sichuan today, and I'm going to see him off."

Old Master Wang said, "He really does take things lightly! I received the order yesterday, and after making some arrangements, I will be returning home today. Go to the room where the gifts are kept and see if there is anything suitable to bring to the father and daughter."

"He said that if it was a problem that we in the capital couldn't solve, there was no point for him to stay." Wang Dexian agreed and stood up to get a box of nuts, dried longans, raisins and the like, and then picked up a big watermelon.

After thinking about it, I took out a new blade from a mini saw. This is better than a fruit knife! I just cut it horizontally, and the entire cross section of the watermelon can be cut off. It is more convenient for the father and daughter to eat on the train.

Looking at the time, he drove directly to the train station to see him off.

Fang Mingche also asked the driver to drive a pickup truck to the train station. In order to make it easier to carry, Fang Mingche still only brought two boxes. There were also a lot of food prepared in them for the train.

Seeing the nuts, dried longans, raisins, and a large watermelon that Wang Dexian had sent, he asked, "How can I take them?"

He had to free up one hand to hold Yanyan's. It was July, unlike the last time he came to Beijing in February when he could tie her to his body.

"Let Xiao Jin take it to the train for you. It's a sleeper berth anyway, so there's plenty of space for your things."

Fang Mingche thought about it. They were all for food. After three days, the watermelon would have been almost finished. If not, he could ask someone to share it.

"Okay, thank you very much!"

Lin Yan also came to the train station holding Chang Chang.

Fang Mingche reached out and hugged the mother and son together, "We'll be back soon!"

As for this youngest son, the more I look at him these days, the more he looks like my grandson from my previous life. I guess the saying that nephews resemble their uncles is true.

As someone who has taken care of grandchildren, changing diapers and wiping the kid's butt is definitely no problem for him. He has become more and more adept at it during this period of time, and has been praised by his mother-in-law several times.

This child, the more you take care of him, the more affection you have for him. The more you invest in him, the more you love him! So at this moment, in addition to the child's mother, he is also reluctant to let go of the child.

Yanyan was also hugging her mother, "Mom, we will be back soon. Dad, we will be back soon!"

Fang Mingche nodded, handed Changchang to Ah Yan to hold, and then looked at Yan Yan with amusement. This girl reminded him jealously: Don't hold him all the time, I'll be back soon.

"Okay, let's go in."

Xiao Jin bought a platform ticket and helped Fang Mingche carry his belongings inside and put them on the luggage rack corresponding to the bed.

Yanyan didn't need to buy a ticket, the father and daughter could just sleep in the same bed at night, one at each end, with Yanyan sleeping on the inside.

Wang Dexian accompanied Lin Yan back to the parking lot and waited for Xiao Jin to come out and drive.

"Xiao Lin, I heard you were learning to drive. Can you drive back by yourself?"

Lin Yan nodded, "I think it's okay. But Ming Che strictly ordered that we must all pass the driving test before we can drive. He said that the rules must be set from the beginning. Besides, I can't drive with the kid in my arms."

Fang Chang didn't know what separation was, and he didn't have any parting anxiety. He was sleeping soundly in his mother's arms, completely unaffected by the surrounding environment.

Wang Dexian asked, "Can't you let it go?"

Lin Yan shook her head, "After the last fright, I had to hold him while sleeping during the day."

After a while, Xiao Jin came out, "Teacher Lin, Teacher Fang and Yanyan have settled in the train."

"Then let's go."

Xiao Jin opened the car door and Lin Yan sat in the seat behind the driver's seat.

The two said goodbye to Wang Dexian, "Goodbye——"

"Goodbye."

Fang Mingche on the train clearly felt the difference between this time and the time a year and a half ago. It was much easier!

They bought the lower berth, as they bought it with the status of overseas Chinese. Yanyan could sit on the bed by herself, or sit on the seat in the aisle. Unlike last time, she had to be held in her arms the whole time.

Moreover, the aisle of the sleeper car would not be crowded with people, blocking the view. He didn't need to take Yanyan to the toilet, he just had to stare at the toilet door and watch her go in and out. The little girl had been in the Yuhong class for a year, so it was definitely not a problem for her to go to the toilet by herself.

Fang Mingche took out the food and motioned for Yanyan to take whatever she wanted.

Yanyan said, "If we had known Uncle Wang would bring so much food, we should have brought less."

There is so much food that I cannot eat it on the train! It will be inconvenient to take it back. Dad told her that she had to climb onto the roof of the bus to put her things.

"I notified your brother Xiao Song to pick you up at the train station."

Xiao Song was the apprentice brought up by Brother Mingfeng, and it was he who sent them on the train last time. Moreover, the last time Fang's father and mother took Kang Kang back by train, Fang Mingche also asked Brother Mingfeng to have someone pick them up at the train station.

Let them take a ride directly to the county town, then they can go back anyway. I said before that I would treat them to a meal after returning, so I arranged it this time.

Xiao Song is still driving a truck for his previous boss, but he specializes in driving from the county to the city.

"Oh." Yanyan was no longer worried since she had a special car to ride in. She sat on the lower bunk with her legs dangling in the air.

The lower berth of the green train is very high, occupying the space of the middle berth and the upper berth. So the lower berth is usually occupied by three people.

At this moment, the people on the middle and upper berths had also put their luggage away. One of them sat directly on the lower berth, and the other sat on a chair in the aisle.

The person sitting on the lower bunk was a lesbian in her thirties. She wanted to change bunks, but she saw the man on the lower bunk was with a little girl. It was hard to speak up! What if the little girl fell off the upper bunk?
She asked, "Comrade, how did you get the lower bunk?"

It's not easy to buy a lower berth. Even if I bring the little girl with me, the ticket seller may not believe me.

Fang Mingche said: "Foreign travel agencies can buy sleeper tickets on behalf of passengers. Train stations and airports have preferential treatment for foreign passengers."

He said as he took out the four-sided triangle introduction of his travel agency and showed it to the female comrade. It was the one that was previously placed in the bamboo dragon edited by Song Quan.

The other party looked at it with interest and asked, "Are you overseas Chinese?"

Fang Mingche smiled without saying anything, then took the introduction she handed back and casually placed it on the small table.

Yanyan took out a mini radio. It was the imported one that Fang Mingche used to listen to English everyday. Hers was too big and heavy, definitely not suitable for taking out.

This time the little girl was not listening to a story, but Japanese. She had tuned to the channel before she set out, and she even read along quietly.

Dad doesn't speak Japanese, only English. I'll have to rely on her when I go to Japan!

Although my father said that if Uncle Wu is too busy to pick us up, we can just ask Grandpa Qiu to write the address in Japanese in advance and show it to the taxi driver. But it is definitely better to be able to speak it, in case there is a communication problem.

She must have been fooled by Fang Mingche. But the girl was quite responsible, so she didn't forget to listen to the Japanese radio on the way back.

Fang Mingche's plan was to fly over there and bring some things for the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' embassy in Japan. He had already contacted their families in China and asked them to prepare first. When they return to the capital, Wang Dexian will bring them over and leave them in the small side yard. As long as the weight does not exceed the upper limit of the carry-on limit, it will be fine. He and Yanyan will buy two tickets. As long as the child is born, he must buy a plane ticket. The child's fare is 50% of the full fare.

After calling them, the embassy said they would arrange for staff to pick them up and take them directly to the rented house, and then take away the things they had brought back from China.

Moreover, even if no one comes to pick you up, English is the universal language and is sufficient in Japan.

There are six beds in this small space, and everyone can hear Yanyan wearing headphones and repeating Japanese in a low voice.

Someone couldn't help but ask: "Little girl, are you overseas Chinese in Japan?"

When Yanyan heard someone asking her, she took off one earplug and said, "No, my dad and I are going to travel to Tokyo later."

“So you are now.”

"Go back to my hometown in Sichuan."

Someone else took the travel agency's introduction and looked at it, "Can people outside buy tickets through a travel agency like this?"

Fang Mingche said, "If you have acquaintances and have extra letters of introduction for foreign guests and overseas Chinese, then you can. We are not actually overseas Chinese, but we have acquaintances in the travel agency. It just so happens that there are plenty of letters of introduction for overseas Chinese today."

Everyone nodded in understanding. So you and your daughter are not overseas Chinese. However, even if you are not overseas Chinese, you must be from a very well-off family. The little girl was holding an imported radio. And the clothes the father and daughter were wearing, those with sharp eyes could tell that they were bought at the Friendship Store.

Fang Mingche went to the toilet. Someone asked Yanyan, who stopped to eat dried longans, "Little boy, what do your father and mother do?"

Yanyan said proudly: "College student!"

"Dad and Mom are both college students?"

"Yes." Yanyan was wearing a set of T-shirt and shorts today. Her mother said that she shouldn't wear a skirt when riding on the train, so as not to accidentally expose her underwear.

(T-shirts became popular in mainland China in the mid-80s. But in the photo of Chen Xiaolu in Lushan in 1975, he was already wearing a V-neck white T-shirt. So it was normal for Yanyan to buy a T-shirt at the Friendship Store and wear it)

Fang Mingche came back and saw Yanyan chatting with the passenger in the next bed, which was a bit funny. For a little kid over four years old, you are quite sociable.

The travelers around them judged from the clothes of the father and daughter and some information from Yanyan that their family background should be extraordinary. The journey was particularly quiet, and they were met with smiles and friendliness.

At noon, Fang Mingche asked Yanyan, "Do you want to go to the dining car for dinner?"

The food in the dining car is very expensive, but if you haven't tried it, you can go and have a look. After all, the price of the food in the dining car is not based on the food itself, but on the space it takes up on the train.

Yanyan raised an eyebrow, "Dining car?"

"It's a special place for eating on the train. It's just like going to a restaurant. You order the dishes, the chef cooks them, and the waiter brings them to you."

"Oh, okay." Yanyan was delighted when she heard there was such a place on the train. She jumped off the lower bunk and went over holding hands with her father.

Fang Mingche only carried a small shoulder bag in front of him, carrying the important things with him. He placed the rest on the bunk. Before leaving, he asked the person in the next bed to help look after the luggage.

"Okay, just go ahead and don't worry."

The father and daughter walked two carriages to the dining car. The food in the dining car was expensive, which must be because it was close to the sleeper berths.

Yanyan and her father found an empty seat by the window and sat down, watching the scenery passing by quickly on both sides. She said excitedly, "Dad, it turns out that we can eat out on the train."

"There are also in-flight meals on the plane. If you are in business class or first class, the food is delicious. Well, I heard that there is also Moutai liquor and cigarettes, and the flight attendants also perform shows."

These were all seen on the Internet in his previous life. However, in the 80s when people were allowed to smoke and drink on airplanes, Fang Mingche could not get a letter of introduction to buy a plane ticket, nor could he afford the ticket.

Yanyan's eyes widened, "Dad, going out really broadens my horizons!"

"That is."

Fang Mingche looked at the menu and ordered a three-fresh soup and a dish of pork with bamboo shoots, black fungus and mushrooms.

Yanyan thought it was a bit strange, because usually when they went to a restaurant, they would order three dishes. Then she saw her father mouthing, "Expensive!"

She asked, "How about Western food?"

"almost."

When the food was served, Fang Mingche said, "Eat it while it's hot!"

Yanyan quickly picked up the food and tried to eat it all. It was as expensive as western food!

After finishing the meal, the father and daughter scooped up some soup to drink. The three-fresh soup was really delicious.

On the way back to the sleeper car, Yanyan asked, "Are we going to eat every meal in the dining car?" That's too expensive, we need seven meals!

"Come for lunch at noon. You can try the instant noodles, cakes and bread you buy in the morning and evening."

Yanyan slapped her forehead. Yes, she had thought about trying some instant noodles before getting on the train, but when she heard that she could eat out on the train, she forgot everything.

You can move around freely in the sleeper car, unlike the hard seat car where you can't move around because of the traffic jam. People don't want to squeeze in the hard seat car because they have to hold their breath. So, when Yanyan got off the train this time, her feet didn't get swollen.

The father and daughter ate half of the big watermelon along the way, and sealed the remaining half in the bag that Wang Dexian brought.

Yanyan said she would just hold it! There were still 6-7 catties left, and she could hold it. Otherwise, her father would give it to a stranger, and she wanted to take it back for her family to eat.

"He's about the same weight as my brother. I can carry him."

Fang Mingche asked hurriedly, "When did you hug your brother?" He was putting shelled nuts and other things into two boxes. He was especially careful when eating, leaving only the ones that were easy to carry.

"I sat on the bed and asked my mother to put her in my arms. After a long time, she agreed and I held her up. I also held Grandpa Gu's wine jar, which weighed five kilograms! The jar itself was heavy, but I didn't drop it."

"Well, you try it."

Yanyan actually picked up half of the watermelon, and it didn't look too strenuous.

"Don't force yourself. You've sprained your waist."

"Nope."

Fang Mingche saw that she could really carry him, so he agreed to let her carry him herself. Fortunately, it was only about a hundred meters to the exit.

So when they left the station, Yanyan held half a watermelon and he carried two large boxes.

Xiao Song had already arrived. Seeing Yanyan holding something, he was stunned.

"Yanyan, give it to Brother Xiaosong." He reached out to take it.

Yanyan definitely didn't recognize him. But when she heard him call himself "Brother Xiaosong", she gave it to him, "Brother Xiaosong, you eat the watermelon."

Xiao Song took the watermelon with one hand, and then reached out to take Fang Mingche's box, "Uncle Master, give me one. You can hold Yanyan's hand."

Fang Mingche couldn't help but laugh when he heard him calling him 'Uncle Master'.

"Okay, thank you!"

The three men walked to the parking lot and put the boxes on.

Yanyan taught Xiao Song how to eat watermelon. "This small saw is new and has never been used to saw anything else. Just use it to cut across horizontally, then break it and you can eat it."

Xiao Song did as she said, cut off a round piece of watermelon, broke it open, and it was indeed very easy to eat.

He handed it to Yanyan, who waved her hand and said, "I ate a lot on the train, you eat it!" Fang Mingche also said, "Just eat it."

Xiao Song took a bite with one hand and one tooth, and then couldn't help but said, "Wow, it's so sweet!"

Fang Mingche nodded. The special ones must be the best and sweetest. If he hadn't considered that he couldn't carry them, he wouldn't have planned to give them to strangers.

After Xiao Song ate the watermelon and washed his hands, he started the truck and drove to the county town. This was also the right time, as he had just finished receiving the goods and could come to the train station to pick them up.

If it was someone else, he would actually be collecting money. He would be making extra money behind the boss' back, and the fee would be higher than that of the passenger car!
But I don't need to ask for help from my uncle and my little sister. My uncle is a capable man, and he is doing well in the capital. Maybe I can ask him for help someday. And my little sister is so cute, she treated me to watermelon as soon as they met.

At noon, Fang Mingche treated Xiao Song to lunch at a restaurant on the road.

"Last time, my parents and nephew also asked you to pick them up. I'm really sorry to have caused you trouble." Fang Mingche actually wanted to give money last time, but Brother Mingfeng said that Xiao Song would definitely not accept it.

"Uncle Master, you're welcome! After not seeing you for a year and a half, you and Junior Sister have really changed a lot."

A year and a half ago, when he sent them to the train, the father and daughter were still very simple. Now they are obviously doing well.

My master told me that my uncle opened a foreign travel agency. He had a business car, a pickup truck, and a small yard in the capital. But my master told him not to talk too much, and he must have kept it to himself.

Being able to open a foreign travel agency that specializes in business with foreign guests and overseas Chinese, the uncle must have someone above him. For such a person, the opportunity to do favors for him would naturally not be missed. The driver who traveled all over the country was also very discerning.

After lunch, Yanyan said, "It seems that the restaurants on the train are the most expensive."

Xiao Song asked her about the price out of curiosity. The food sold to passers-by and drivers on the road is already marked up. The junior sister said it as if she thought it was quite cheap.

Yanyan quoted him a few prices for the dishes.

Xiao Song was shocked. "That's indeed expensive. But I guess if the dining car sells tickets, it can make a lot of money. So it's normal for it to be a little more expensive if it's used as a dining car to provide meals."

He is the driver, so he understands how valuable the space in the car is.

Yanyan nodded, "Dad said so too."

After a while, Yanyan began to feel sleepy, so Fang Mingche held her on his lap and put his hand in front of her eyes to block out the sunlight.

Then he chatted with Xiao Song all the way to prevent the driver from falling asleep.

"Xiao Song, have you ever thought about developing your career in the capital? Being able to drive is a very important skill nowadays."

His travel agency must need more and more drivers, and he cannot use all the retired soldiers introduced by Wang Dexian. Xiao Song drives well and gives people a good impression.

Xiao Song said: "Actually, I have this idea, but the route my boss arranged for me is relatively safe. Besides, I am the only child in my family, I only have sisters but no brothers. I won't travel far away when my parents are still around!"

This job is quite profitable, and the key is safety. He is a distant relative of the boss, otherwise he wouldn't have such preferential treatment. This route is equivalent to being local, so nothing will happen on the road.

Fang Mingche didn't say much.

"If I want to develop in the capital in the future, I will go find my master and uncle."

"it is good!"

When they arrived at the county town, Xiao Song apologized, "I should have sent you back directly."

"This is right under your boss's nose, we definitely can't do this. We can't let you down! Don't worry, Murakami said he has arranged a tractor to pick us up."

He was going back to invest, so the branch secretary arranged it this way. It was quite convenient along the way.

"Then Uncle Master, Little Junior Sister, please contact me when you leave."

"Goodbye|Goodbye, Brother Xiao Song."

Fang Mingche and his daughter stood in the shade for a while, and then the tractor driver from the village drove over with an empty tractor.

The two sides greeted each other. Fang Mingche carried the luggage into the carriage and cut two pieces of watermelon for the tractor driver to eat.

"Come on, take a break!"

"Okay!" This was his cousin, so he didn't hesitate to be polite. He took it and ate it.

"Brother Mingche, the watermelons in this capital are sweeter than those here!"

Fang Mingche smiled, carried Yanyan to the front seat, and let her sit in the middle.

The father and daughter got out of the car at the door. Yanyan walked in holding a watermelon, "Grandpa, grandma, Kangkang, let's eat watermelon——"

Fang's father and mother had been waiting for a long time, and they were very happy to see her.

Kang Kang also ran over, "Second sister, you're back——"

"Well, eat melon!"

Yanyan looked at the people who came out again and called out speculatively: "Uncle, aunt, um, brother, sister——"

The men quickly agreed, and Fang Minghua even helped Fang Mingche carry the suitcase inside.

"Oh, it's so heavy, what did you bring?"

Yuan Shufen took half a watermelon to the kitchen, cut it into bite-sized pieces and brought it out. There were many people in the family, so one bite per person was enough.

After everyone in the family tasted it, they naturally felt how sweet the melon was.

Yanyan couldn't help but look at Fangfang. She didn't remember this sister. But her father said that they had a good relationship before. Her sister was very good to her and took care of her in every way. If she had White Rabbit milk candies, she would save four and bring them back for her sister.

Dad came back from Guangzhou and was so tired that he slept for more than ten hours. She always called her sister in to check on him. When Dad woke up, the two of them knelt beside him and were using their hands to check if he was still breathing.

Fang Fang noticed her gaze and looked up.

Yanyan handed over her watermelon and said, "Big sister, I'll give you my tooth, too."

She had been eating watermelon on the train for three days, and no matter how delicious it was, she was no longer interested in it.

"Eat it yourself. It's so refreshing to eat a piece of watermelon in this hot weather." Even if you can't wait to put it in the well to cool it down, it's still delicious.

"I've eaten, I'll give it to you."

Fang Fang smiled and said, "No need, give it to Big Brother and Kang Kang."

She was already very satisfied to have a bite. But Yanyan was still the same, willing to leave all the delicious food for her.

Mr. and Mrs. Fang were looking at a photo of their grandson.

Fang's mother said, "Well, you look exactly like Mingche when you were a child."

Fang Mingche raised his eyebrows, "Do you have any photos of me when I was a child?"

Father Fang said, "You were born in 55. How could your family afford to take a photo at that time?"

Yanyan thought about it and realized that she was born in 76, so there were photos of her from that time.

The two pieces of watermelon that Yanyan and Fang Mingche didn't eat were finally shared with Fang Jian and Fang Kang, and were eaten by Fang's father, Fang's mother, and Fang Minghua.

Yanyan frowned when she saw that her aunt and cousin had nothing to eat. She pulled Fang Fang into the room and said, "Sister, help me put my clothes in order."

"it is good!"

Fang Fang opened the box and found that the box of clothes was also filled with a lot of food in shells or packaging.

Yanyan grabbed a few and stuffed them into her pocket, "Sister, these are for you to eat. Share some with your aunt. I'll give you more later!"

"Yeah." Fang Fang really felt that Yanyan hadn't changed at all.

Yanyan vaguely remembered some things, as if it was the same when she was a child.

"Why don't you share the extra watermelons with you and your aunt?"

Fang Fang said: "Grandma said that the delicious food should be given to the head of the family."

Yanyan pursed her lips.

Kang Kang finished eating the watermelon, washed his hands, and walked towards his father's room.

Yanyan had already put all the food on the desk. She didn't take it out to share with Kangkang. Kangkang just took the watermelon she gave to her elder sister without hesitation and ate half of it.

Fang Fang said, "Okay, everything is almost ready. Take your change of clothes and let my mom bring you the bath water to the bathroom. You just came home, so you'll feel better after a hot bath. My mom has already boiled the water. Um, do you want me to scrub your back?"

"Yes, yes." Yanyan was a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, you're still young."

Yuan Shufang was quite happy to work for her brother-in-law, because he was kind to his children and was always polite to her.

When Fang Fang asked me to scoop up some bath water for Yanyan, I took the bucket.

Fang Fang handed her a handful of dried longans in the shell, "Mom, Yanyan gave them to me, you eat them."

Yuan Shufang saw that her mother-in-law was not around, so she quickly put the money in her pocket. This year, the autumn harvest had not yet begun, and the family was not well off for the time being. So her mother-in-law still controlled the supplies.

However, judging by the growth of rice in the fields, August will definitely be a bumper harvest! Every household is taking good care of their crops. After the household contract responsibility system was implemented, life has become more and more promising.

After Yanyan finished taking a shower, Fang Mingche also went to take a shower.

Yuan Shufang collected their father and daughter's clothes for washing. Well, Fang Mingche's underwear was washed by herself with the remaining bath water.

"Dad, Brother Mingfeng brought something for Uncle Er. I'll take it over."

"Go ahead, they won't be back for the summer vacation, right?"

"Brother Mingfeng just came back in May. As for Tongtong, I asked if I could bring him back with me. But Brother Mingfeng said he was afraid I couldn't take care of two of them by myself. When I go to the capital, I'll ask my second uncle and aunt if they want to come along. Anyway, all their land is contracted out to others to farm."

Fang Mingche went over and his second aunt asked in detail about the situation of her son and his family of three in the capital.

Fang Mingche asked her if she wanted to go to the capital together.

"I would like to go, but your second uncle definitely won't go. He's in the video room every day now, and he's very motivated."

Fang Mingche smiled, "Business is good, so he must be very motivated. You try to persuade him. If he really doesn't want to go, you can go with me. Just say you have to take care of your pregnant daughter-in-law. Isn't Minghui on summer vacation? We can go together."

Second Aunt and Minghui both seemed a little moved. They could write a letter of introduction saying they were going to visit Lin Yan.

"Well, you guys go back and discuss it with Second Uncle. I'll be going back first!"

At dinner, Fang's mother fried liver and kidney. It was ready in eight seconds. This is her specialty. She also served cold pork head. Finally, she fried four chives and eggs.

Fang Jian couldn't help but said, "Dad, it would be great if you could come back every day."

Fang Mingche said, "You won't get this treatment if you come back every day."

Fang's mother smiled and said, "When the harvest comes next month, we can eat more meat at home."

Fang Mingche looked at his brother and sister-in-law, "I can probably stay for about ten days. I just asked my second aunt and Minghui if they want to go to Beijing with me, and they seemed very excited. Brother and sister-in-law, do you want to take Fang Jian and Fang Fang to play with you?"

By then, his mother-in-law would have gone back, so he and Ayan, Yanyan, and Changchang could live in the same room. They could also arrange for them to stay there. Second aunt and Minghui would definitely live with brother Mingfeng.

Fang Minghua said, "The autumn harvest will be next month! I have worked for a year, how can I be content if I don't see the harvest? However, Fang Jian can go with us to play. Then he can come back with Second Grandma and Aunt Minghui."

Fang Mingche said: "Then we have to bring Fang Fang with us. She can keep Yanyan company."

Fang Minghua kept Fang Fang, thinking that she could do some work within her ability. But the second brother said so, and the second brother always liked Fang Fang.

He looked at his daughter, and hope appeared in Fang Fang's eyes.

"Okay, you go too." I can work at home, but if I go, there will be one less person to eat at home. Besides, it's good to go out and broaden my horizons.

Fang Fang showed her delight, "Thank you, Dad, thank you, Dad."

Fang Minghua said, "Second brother, I heard that you want to invest in the rice mill in the village?"

"Well, I just saved a thousand dollars."

Father Fang asked, "Have you paid off your debt?"

"Not yet. I still owe Uncle Gu two thousand. But we agreed to pay it off by the end of December. I think the rice mill might be profitable."

However, he would make it clear to the Party Secretary that he only paid money and would not interfere in the personnel affairs of the factory. Don't look back that when he is not around, many people will come to his family to ask for connections. Many people also want to be workers in the village. His elder brother might use the factory to exchange benefits with others.

Father Fang said, "We have collected 200 yuan and paid it over. Do you want to collect more?"

The second son has been sending 10 yuan a month and 100 yuan for festivals. He actually has money on hand.

Fang Mingche nodded, "Sure, as long as there is a share, the more the better."

Fang Minghua frowned, "What if we lose money? There are losses and gains in business."

"Then accept the loss. I don't think it's a big problem. Every household needs to process rice. The grain station is the only one in town that has the machine, and the waiting line is long. It's safe for you not to invest, but don't be jealous when we share the money later."

Yuan Shufang was just ignored by Fang Minghua, who didn't even consider whether she wanted to go to the capital. Although she was a little unhappy, she was used to it. Besides, how could she leave? It would be great if her children, especially Fang Fang, could go.

At this moment, he couldn't help but say, "Yes, it's very troublesome to do it yourself. If the processing fee is not expensive, everyone will be happy to do it. It can save a lot of time."

Fang Minghua said: "Why are you telling me? I'm not the one keeping the money at home."

Father Fang glanced at him and said, "Want to divide the family property? Okay, we'll do it after the autumn harvest."

Fang Minghua quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, no."

The second son would definitely send money to his parents, not to his elder brother. Moreover, among his family of five, only two could work.

Father Fang snorted before saying, "Then I'll collect another hundred. Some families really don't want to collect money, saying that the village's collective share is enough."

It must be an integer of three hundred, otherwise how could it be two hundred and fifty?

Fang Minghua said: "Then our family has a total of 1300, so we should be able to have a say. We are the major shareholder."

Fang Mingche said, "You also understand major shareholders? The branch secretary told me that I have a share of the dividends and cannot interfere with personnel arrangements. So, brother, you must not make any promises that you cannot fulfill."

In the evening, Fang Mingche took some more things and went to the secretary's house to sit for a while. He agreed to go to the town to get 1,000 yuan and give it to the accountant tomorrow.

Yanyan had no TV to watch, so she could only turn on the radio to listen.

Fang Jian, Fang Fang, Fang Kang, even Grandpa, Grandma, and Great Aunt all came to listen. She simply took it to the main room and played it.

When Fang Mingche came back and saw them, he said to Fang Jian and Fang Fang, "Bring your notices here for me to see."

Of course I have to ask about the tuition fees he paid.

Fang Fang stood up quickly. She was wearing the same navy skirt that her father brought back last year. However, every seam had been left out. She had to wear it quickly this year, or it would be too short next year.

Fang Jian hesitated, "Dad, I don't think I put it there."

"Oh. Then just tell me how many points you got in Chinese and math. You won't forget these two numbers, will you?"

Fang Jian scratched his head, "Chinese 48, Mathematics 52."

Yanyan looked up in shock at this cousin whom she was not very familiar with.

Fang Mingche was so angry that he laughed, "You only got a total of 100 points? Can you get into junior high school with this score?"

There was no nine-year compulsory education at that time, and students still had to take exams to enter junior high school.

This question made the whole family silent. They knew that they would definitely not pass the exam.

"Are you planning to go home and farm after you graduate from elementary school? Brother, is this your plan for Fang Jian's future?"

(End of this chapter)