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

Chapter 177 Tax Law Enacted
On August 8th, Fang Chang turned 26 days old. Fang Mingche and Lin Yan booked a table at Boss Cui's place to celebrate the little one's th day.

When Lin Yan gave birth, many relatives, classmates, and business friends came to give her gifts. They accepted the gifts and cash gifts, and they had to show their appreciation. Lin Yan couldn't be there during the full moon, and Fang Mingche was also studying for final exams. So they arranged it for today.

Lin Yan had prepared new clothes for the family of three early in the morning, and they all changed into them today. As for Fang Chang, there wasn't much room for creativity, so they just tried to match the colors.

Lin Yan glanced at Yan Yan and asked, "Why do I feel like you've lost weight after two weeks in Japan?"

Yanyan said, "Maybe Japanese food doesn't make you gain weight."

Lin Yan nodded. "If you say you eat less, I don't believe it."

Fang Jian and Fang Fang were also wearing new clothes today. Lin Yan had co-made them some time ago, scraping together some fabric. Since they had a sewing machine at home, and Fang Chang was asleep, she'd find time to cut and sew whenever she had a chance. It only cost the fabric, so it was quite affordable.

Because today is not Sunday, most of the guests will arrive after get off work. So the whole family got up in the morning without rushing or taking their time.

Fang Jian and Fang Fang said, "When something big happens at home, Mom and Naitou start preparing the whole day. When we get to Yaoma's place, we can just go to a restaurant. It's so simple!"

In rural areas, preparations for a dinner party really start the day before. There's no time to kill the chicken the next day because there's just too much to do.

Fang Fang said, "Dad said that if money can solve a problem, it's not a problem. The only problem is whether you have money or not!"

The brother and sister looked at each other. After seeing and hearing what they had seen, they were determined to become rich in the future. They didn't want to repeat their parents' lives.

When Kang Kang went back home, they asked him about life back home in the capital. He would just tell them what his second sister had taken him to eat and what his father had taken him to play. He knew nothing else.

As for grandparents, I didn't tell them much. I just told them that you will know when you go there. They were really stimulated during their visit this month!
Apart from the neighbors in the compound who did not have to go to work, the first people to arrive were Fang Mingfeng's family of five and Lin's mother.

After Yanyan and her cousins came back from breakfast, they set out the stools from home, the stools they had borrowed from the neighboring compound, and the small table. The three of them fetched water and wiped the place clean with a rag.

Fang Mingche prepared four bottles of boiling water and then served the guests tea from the large tea stall, not buying any fine tea leaves. Drinking tea in the summer is mainly to relieve the heat. He went back to the stove to continue cooking.

The people from the compound arrived early to watch TV. Normally, they wouldn't come so early. But today, the Fang family was having a party, and since they had all brought gifts, they came with open arms. Well, most of the people here were children.

As for Fang Mingfeng's family of five, they didn't have to work or go to school during the summer vacation, so they came not too late. They were considered to be the representatives of the Fang family.

After Lin's mother arrived, she talked with Fang Mingche's second aunt. Lin's mother was younger, but they were also of the same generation.

Second Aunt said, "When I was young, I was very envious of those who could work in a factory. You work in a large factory in the capital, which is really the most envied job for people your age."

Mother Lin smiled and said, "Besides getting a room, the best thing would be to retire early and settle my son down."

"That's enough. We got a house and arranged a job for our son. And our descendants can take over the business in the future. How wonderful! Besides, we are getting old and we are afraid of getting a serious illness and burdening our children. It's great that you can get reimbursed."

Although her son was now earning money and her daughter was a regular teacher, Second Aunt still felt that a regular job was the most secure. She meant what she said.

Lin's mother actually thought so too, but she said modestly, "Your Mingfeng is doing so well, with businesses both in the capital and back home. My Lin Yi can't compare to that."

Second Aunt shook her head. "He also knows that his businesses are not stable, so he still hopes that Tongtong and his future children can have formal jobs and stable jobs."

Fang Mingche came out carrying a kettle and just happened to hear this.

Tongtong followed Yanyan into the house to look at the photos she took in Tokyo. Even Mingfeng and Minghui followed them in. In front of the neighbors, the father and daughter did not show off the photos. Only Gao Xiang, Song Quan, and Gu Zhiguang came to see them.

So, Brother Mingfeng and Minghui just looked inside and didn't take anything out.

Fang Mingche listened to his second aunt's words and looked towards the east wing that now belonged to Yanyan. Tongtong went abroad for further studies in his previous life, and then worked and settled abroad, rarely coming back. He did not follow the path his family hoped for.

He came over to mix tea for his mother-in-law and second aunt. "It's going to be hot outside. Do you want to sit in the main hall?"

Mother Lin looked at her second aunt, who said, "It's okay. We'll talk about it when it gets warmer. It would be better if you put up some more grape racks here."

There's a lot of empty space. If we put it up, there'll be more shade. If we put it up, this courtyard of several dozen square meters could even be turned into a small teahouse. My nephew bought this house; we don't know when we'll be able to buy a house in the capital.

Fang Mingche said, "Normally there won't be this many people here. Besides, they'll probably all be rushing over for lunch after work, and then have to rush back to work. As for coming over in the afternoon after get off work, it won't be that hot by then."

The educated youth who went to the countryside and returned to the city together would come back to have a table.

Before Lin Yan gave birth, Chen Shuona, Wu Dan, and others had come to give gifts. During those ten years in the countryside, despite their share of disagreements and friction, they had also developed a sense of mutual dependence. After returning to Beijing, everyone began to visit each other more frequently.

It's been about 20 months since we returned to the city, and everyone has basically secured a job. Through various channels, whether formal or informal, we have at least one job.

After all, being a local, and leveraging all your connections, it shouldn't be too difficult after such a long time. The key is that the country is now decentralizing its resources and opening up its borders to foreign resources. A decade or so ago, under the blockade and embargo imposed by the US and the Soviet Union, this would have been impossible. In the 1960s and 1970s, domestic resources were simply too limited.

No one can escape the context of the times! In this sense, it can even be said that the right time is more important than the right place and the right people.

The two of them were sitting at the same table with their college classmates, so they only invited their closest friends. With four days left before school started, many people hadn't arrived in the capital yet. They arrived two or three days early, just in time for the 100th anniversary celebration.

As for my college classmates, in this era, there was no doubt they all had bright futures. Everyone was essentially equal. This was true even for Lao Cheng and Xiao Xu, who worked part-time at travel agencies as day tour guides.

College students are the pride of this generation, and they are all very confident. Fang Mingche would probably leave early for this group. However, since the distance was ten kilometers, the journey would take an hour.

Fang Mingche said to Fang Mingfeng and Fang Minghui, "From what I've seen in Japan, their entire nation is generally optimistic and upbeat. This is because their economy is booming and developing rapidly right now."

Fang Minghui said: "That's really the reason. Look at our history, the most economically and culturally developed period was the Han and Tang Dynasties!"

Then, the relatives and friends of the Lin and Fang families in Beijing would each come to a table. Even Lin Yan's uncle and aunt would come. The Zhu family had previously sent an old hen.

Only Zhu Qiming couldn't come; he had to watch the bikes. He said if he left them for a day, regular customers would complain. These days, there's a growing number of people in that area who set up sheds under their own walls and offer to watch bicycles for a fee. One day, he might lose his regular customers' business.

So at noon, Aunt Lin Yan would bring him a four-layer lunch box.

This is specially used to pack his meals. Before, his family ate in the factory cafeteria. His aunt also packed lunch for him at noon. So he bought a four-layer lunch box so that the meals can be packed separately.

Han Mei's family members were also coming today. The fruit stand at the side entrance of the Summer Palace, operated by Han's eldest son, was doing brisk business, and they were grateful. They had also brought gifts before.

My aunt's family and my cousin's family would also be here. My aunt had always been known to hang out with whoever was doing well. She had never dreamed that her nephew-in-law from the countryside, whom she had previously looked down upon, would now be someone she had to curry favor with. But my aunt, always adapting to the situation, didn't stop her from immediately changing her attitude, bringing her children along.

As for the cousin, her family has always been close to Fang Mingche and Lin Yan. Xiao Gang is still working in the travel agency office today. The cousin and uncle will come by bike at noon.

As for the Wang family, in addition to Wang Dexian and his wife, Wang Dezhi and his family of three will also come.

Fang Mingche arranged for those who arrived first to "repair the Great Wall." Sitting around without watching TV would be boring. Then he put some peanuts, melon seeds, and fruit on the table for people to crack.

As everyone chatted and laughed, Zhu Wenjuan came over, her belly bulging with pregnancy. Grandpa Gu accompanied her. Since she was nearby, she packed up and strolled over.

Fang Mingfeng stood up when he saw Uncle Gu, "Uncle Gu, come here, sit over here."

There were also Lin's mother, the second aunt, and Grandma Qiu at the table. He sat down to make up the number because there was one person short. Since Grandpa Gu came, he stood up and gave him a seat.

When Mr. Gu saw this combination, he smiled and sat down, "Okay, I'll do it."

Zhu Wenjuan went to the main room to the east to see Fang Chang and chat with Lin Yan. They were both university students, pregnant at the same time, so they had a lot in common. And Fang Mingche's cousin was also there. She was pregnant too!

As for Xiao Xie, who had always been good friends with Lin Yan, she was now also working every day. She was now following Wei You and learning how to do odd jobs.

Lingzi asked Fang Mingche privately, "Teacher Fang, Han Mei and Xiao Xie, who do you think has more potential?"

Fang Mingche knew what she meant and wanted to pick one to train as his successor.

He said, "The office director and the financial manager cannot be from the same family."

China does not prohibit office romances nowadays. In fact, in many cases, the company will handle it internally. However, both positions are very important, so they cannot be husband and wife.

Lingzi immediately understood what she meant. It must be Han Mei. Han Mei was the sister-in-law of the boss lady Lin Yan, and she was related to Teacher Fang.

Lin Yan had heard her mother say that before, and she had actually been keeping an eye on Lingzi for a while. However, judging by her actions, Lingzi herself might not have realized that she had a certain admiration for Mingche. She also firmly believed that Fang Mingche would not make any mistakes, so she acted as if nothing had happened.

And Xiao Xie's sister, Xie Ting, had gone out to sell eggs as usual this morning. After all, Lin Yan wasn't cooking all by herself, so she didn't need help. So, she could just work and live her life as normal.

Mother Lin also heard that Han Mei had been taught by Lingzi personally these days, and she thought that her daughter-in-law would finally behave herself.

Ever since Han Mei said she wanted to work abroad, and was firmly opposed by Lin Yi and her, she has rarely smiled at home in the past two weeks. She still does the housework, and no one can find fault with her. But it is clear that she is unhappy about it.

Even when she got her salary on the 15th and received a bonus of several dozen yuan for the big order from the Japanese team, which was higher than her current monthly salary, she didn't feel happy.

Of the 5000 yuan profit, 500 yuan was handed over to the Ministry of Culture. Fang Mingche took out another 750 yuan for reward. Each person who received a bonus received at least 50 yuan. Of course, the one who got the largest share was definitely Wu Mingju. He took 300 yuan directly!
With such a generous bonus, the employees who were eligible were naturally delighted. Even those who hadn't received a bonus yet knew they would have a chance. After all, the English team's supplies had already been airlifted in.

After the goods were shipped to Paris, Qiu Yin went to pick them up. It was only a two-hour drive.

But Lin's mother heard that Han Mei was normal in the office, smiling and talking to colleagues or making phone calls. This is a clear distinction between public and private.

When Lin's mother arrived today, no one else was around. She went into the house and told Lin Yan about this.

Lin Yan said at the time: "Mom, I control everything, how can I control whether my sister-in-law smiles at home? I can't control this. She is not disrespectful to you two elders."

She didn't care if she treated Lin Yi badly. They were a couple, one was willing to fight and the other was willing to be beaten.

Can she still threaten Han Mei and ask someone to coax her parents to be happy, or else she will fire them? She said it, and she doesn't care about the follow-up. Anyway, everything should be done according to the rules. If Lin Yi doesn't agree with Han Mei going abroad, then he won't arrange it for her.

A little later, Qin Hua finished her work for the day and came out. She was a junior high student, and her parents were at work. She definitely had to do some housework during the summer vacation. She had just washed and hung all the clothes.

Qin Hua would take all the big items at home to Wang Dexian's house on his bicycle to wash them in the washing machine, but summer clothes would definitely be washed by hand.

Wang Dexian couldn't stop laughing when Qin Hua said that Fang Mingche's washing machine had a clear price tag of one yuan per tub.

Qin Hua said, "Brother, don't laugh. If it weren't for Brother Mingche doing this, his washing machine wouldn't be idle. The loss would be huge. Now, people in the compound carry stools to his house to watch TV at regular times."

Qin Hua came out, said hello and went to find Yanyan.

Mother Lin looked amused and asked, "Why does she like playing with children?"

Fang Mingche said, "If there's no one her age, then doesn't that mean she can only live with younger people?"

Yang Mei wanted to go to Japan, but she wasn't sure she could find the time. Furthermore, the organization wouldn't necessarily approve it, unless it was for official business. But Qin Hua, after seeing the photos Yan Yan brought back, also wanted to go.

Wang Dexian, after the dividends, he could afford to pay for his sister's air ticket. In the past, he rented a house from a travel agency for food and lodging, so the only thing he needed to spend was the air ticket.

After discussing with Yang Mei, he promised that after the dividends were distributed, he would let Qin Hua go there to play for ten days or half a month to broaden his horizons.

Yang Mei has always been very nice to Qin Hua, her sister-in-law. After all, Qin Hua's relationship with Wang Dexian is much better than that of his stepmother's younger brother.

Besides, Yang Mei's family background has always been not very concerned about money. It would be good to coax the sister-in-law and act as a lubricant between her and the mother-in-law in the future.

By 12:15, the business guests had started arriving, and the small courtyard was bustling with activity. Everyone came to tour the place inside and out. Since we were the only family in the courtyard, we didn't have to worry about annoying the neighbors by running around.

Fang Mingche invited everyone to go to Boss Cui's restaurant. Dinner was scheduled for 12:30. After finishing at 1, they could still go back to work.

Lin Yan and others led the people over first, while Fang Mingche stayed behind to wait for those who had not arrived yet.

Soon, two military jeeps arrived. One was driven by Wang Dezhi, carrying his wife and children. Wang Defang also came to join in the fun.

She bowed and smiled, "Teacher Fang, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Thank you!" Fang Mingche looked at a military vehicle behind him. Wang Dezhi introduced the people who got off the vehicle to him. "This is Qin Zhuo, Battalion Commander Qin. Qin Mu's elder brother, and also my comrade-in-arms."

Fang Mingche realized that the new generation of the Qin family was headed by someone else. It seemed that the Wang and Qin families had reached a settlement. As for the Qin Mu and Cao families, they might have been marginalized.

Before Yan gave birth, he and Qin Mu seemed to have a decent relationship. Qin Mu and his wife even generously sent him a lot of supplements. Of course, he definitely didn't call Qin Mu to invite him to the 100-day celebration.

So, now, Qin Zhuo is here to have a hundred-day feast and to express his apology in a subtle way? Okay, after all, Qin Mu is just a matchmaker, and he wasn't the one who pulled the trigger.

Fang Mingche said, "Brother Wang San, Captain Qin, come this way!"

Afterward, the two and their families would undoubtedly take the first seat. Wang Dexian and Yang Mei were also seated there, along with Teacher Qiu and representatives from the Ministry of Culture. Fang Mingche sat at this table with the guests.

Wang Dexian looked at Fang Mingche. His third brother had previously said that he wasn't as politically sensitive as Xiao Fang, but he wasn't quite convinced. Looking at Xiao Fang's attitude towards Qin Da, he realized that this kid was indeed quite cunning.

That's right, when I asked him to buy out the credit, he was very understanding and agreed. Then he proposed some conditions that would not be too difficult for me but would make things convenient for him.

This is a wise man who knows the current situation. Moreover, Xiao Fang still has a bottom line. If his wife and children are hurt, even if he is really the son of a high-ranking official, he will definitely not retreat like this.

Lin Yan held the little protagonist Fang Changlai, who had been awake for a while and was now fast asleep again, for a moment before returning home. During breastfeeding, there were still many dietary restrictions. She decided to go home and make her own food.

Little Fang Chang is sleeping in the stroller. Just push it to the kitchen. He won't be too fussy even if he's awake. After Mother Lin finishes eating, she'll go back early to help watch over him.

Fang Mingche started from the head of the table and went to each table to toast. When he came to the table of educated youth, after clinking glasses, he couldn't help but say to Wu Dan: "Don't just send money back."

There are many things that outsiders can't interfere with, even if they don't like it. But Wu Dan is the biological mother and is still sending money to support the child.

Thinking about Ma Xiaodan who used to play with Yanyan, and then thinking about how she looks now, Fang Mingche decided to talk one more time.

Wu Dan asked hurriedly, "What happened to my Xiaodan? Is it that Ma Baoguo and the woman he married later treated her badly?"

"I didn't stay long, but I heard Xiaodan wasn't doing well." Fang Mingche said this and went to the next table. Ma Xiaodan wanted to grab him and ask him about it, but it was obviously not convenient at the moment. Chen Shuona and the others held her down, "Let's ask later."

Some people also criticized: Do you really care that much? It's been 20 months since you came back, and you know that the child has a stepmother, but you don't try to ask her yourself?

On this day, everything went smoothly at the Hundred Days Banquet.

Fang Mingche and Lin Yan sent away the lunch guests and saw Wu Dan stayed.

Fang Mingche had no choice but to say, "Actually, I don't know much. But all the kids in the village know that 'if you have a stepmother, you'll have a stepfather.'"

Wu Dan's face was filled with heartache. That was her own flesh and blood, born after ten months of pregnancy and one day of delivery. She saw Fang Jian and Fang Fang nearby and ran over to ask them.

Fang Jian said: "I haven't paid attention to it."

He really never paid attention to the little girls in the village. He never paid much attention to Fang Fang before.

Wu Dan went over and held Fang Fang's arm and said, "Fang Fang, you're quite attentive. Tell Aunt Wu Dan, is my Xiaodan really having such a hard time?"

Fang Mingche said, "Let go, you're hurting the child."

Wu Dan then let go of her hand, apologized, and looked at Fang Fang eagerly.

Fang Mingche exhaled. It was she who abandoned her husband and daughter to return to Beijing, and it was she who sent child support every month after returning. Now she looked anxious, and it was indeed not fake. Well, he was narrow-minded before. This woman is also multifaceted.

Fang Fang said, "Compared to the girls in our village, Ma Xiaodan didn't suffer that much. But she's not the biological mother, and she's pregnant with her own child, so it's inevitable that people will be partial to her."

She didn't think Ma Xiaodan's father and stepmother were deliberately abusing her. However, Ma Xiaodan was definitely different from when she lived with her biological mother. Not only did she dress and behave like everyone else, but she also had more work to do. A pregnant stepmother would definitely give her more work than her biological mother.

"They didn't use the money I sent back on Xiaodan, right?"

Fang Fang said, "Auntie, how could I possibly know this? I only saw what was happening outside. And I wasn't watching all day."

Wu Dan left in a daze, and Lin Yan chased her out and walked her part way. Then she called Master He and asked him to help walk her part way.

Her youngest son will need to be breastfed soon, so she definitely can’t walk far away.

Master He also came back at noon for the 100-day banquet. He was now debating whether to go out for the car or stay to play cards. When he heard Lin Yan ask him to go out, he took the car keys and went out.

"You guys fight, you guys fight, I'm going to go see Teacher Fang's friends off."

At this moment, card tables were set up in the small side courtyard and Boss Cui's yard to accommodate guests.

There were two other televisions placed in two different houses. Well, one belonged to Fang Mingche, and the other was borrowed from Wang Dexian's mother. These were the only two televisions around.

Although Boss Cui is not as stingy as Lingzi's father, he is still reluctant to spend only six or seven hundred yuan of the money he earned through hard work to buy a TV.

The next day, the 27th, my second aunt and Minghui, Fang Jian and Fang Fang were about to go back.

Fang Mingche drove them again, and Fang Mingfeng and Yanyan also went. The three children sat huddled in the back.

Fang Mingche bought the platform ticket, escorted them to the train, and put all four people's luggage in place. When he got in, Fang Mingfeng said goodbye outside the station, as it was already too crowded inside.

There were four of us, two bunks, both on the lower bunk. The two little ones squeezed in with the adults. During the day, we sat down on our own. At night, we slept on our sides.

When Fang Jian came, he went to the carriage where the sleeper berths and hard seats were connected, and saw how crowded the hard seats were. So, even if he had to sleep at the feet of his second grandmother, he felt very satisfied.

Fang Mingche instructed, "Listen to Second Grandma and Aunt Minghui along the way. I will remit your wages. Tell your grandfather to keep it for you."

Of course he gave money, food and drinks, otherwise would he let his second aunt and Minghui pay for it all the way? It was a big favor for them to help bring the person back.

In reality, the siblings' visit hadn't cost Fang Mingche much. The food and drinks weren't much, just two pairs of chopsticks and two bowls. As for the clothes, Lin Yan simply grabbed some extra fabric and made them.

Of course, this was also because the two siblings behaved well. Fang Jian, in particular, was much more diligent at home. Otherwise, Lin Yan wouldn't have bothered to do this.

As for the tickets for tourist attractions, they were all for children. The oldest, Fang Jian, only got half the ticket. The travel expenses were even more generous, as they were accompanied by adults for the round trip, saving money.

Fang Jian and Fang Fang nodded, "Dad, we'll remember this."

Fang Mingche said to Fang Jian, "Remember what I said. If you want to be a hero, start by taking care of the women and children around you."

Fang Jian nodded, "I understand."

Fang Mingche got off the train only after the train whistled. Yanyan waited outside with Fourth Uncle.

After he left, Fang Mingfeng said, "When we were little, if we had uncles in the capital, we would definitely have walked here."

Fang Mingche said, "I was only eleven years old at the time and never went out at all."

Mingfeng was a few years older than him, and he and his friends had probably gone to Chongqing. He was envious back home. As for his brother, he didn't go.

If his brother had gone, he might have followed. Oh, no way. One son had already gone, so the other would definitely not be released.

The call to report safety came from the county cultural center on the afternoon of August 8th.

Fang Mingche had been waiting in the office. "Oh, I'm glad you arrived safely. Then you all should go back and rest. Registration starts tomorrow."

I didn't get home until the evening of the day before the registration. Fortunately, the two children had finished their summer homework under Lin Yan's guidance. They also completed the two important tasks of going to the capital to see the world and working part-time to earn money for their studies.

He would take Yanyan to register tomorrow and then send her home. He also wanted to register himself.

I hope Yanyan won’t say in the future, “Thinking back to the time when my dad and I studied together.” I guess it’s only common among college students of their generation for them to be students and parents at the same time.

1980年9月10日通过了修改的《中华人民共和国婚姻法》，自1981年1月1日开始实施。明确提出了实行计划生育。

Soon after, major universities announced that undergraduate and junior college students would not be allowed to get married or become pregnant while enrolled. Violators would be expelled. If they wanted to continue their university studies, they would have to retake the exam.

Lin Yan's eyes widened when she heard this, and then she looked at Fang Mingche, "You're right, family planning is really written into the Marriage Law."

In fact, family planning was promoted in the 70s, but it was not enforced. People with stable jobs were asked to take the lead.

Fang Mingche said nothing. Obviously, the implementation of family planning in the Marriage Law was not in place. Otherwise, there would not have been the mandatory enforcement by administrative force that began in 1982.

They had just heard the news on the radio. After listening to it, they looked at Changchang, who was almost four months old and could already look around, and felt a little relieved.

Lin Yan was especially so. Fortunately, she followed her heart and quickly gave birth to her second child, bringing her to a perfect marriage of a son and a daughter. She was complete!
There was a loud laugh next door, near the Half Moon Gate. It was easy to tell that it was Grandpa Gu's voice.

"Haha, luckily my daughter-in-law got pregnant in time. Otherwise, I would have to wait another three or four years before I could have grandchildren!"

Bloodline inheritance is very important to Grandpa Gu. He once thought that he would have no descendants! The child conceived before this must have been born.

As for whether it was a son or a daughter, Grandpa Gu had no desire to force it. He had almost lost his family line, so having a granddaughter would be great!

Mr. Qiu, the father, was no exception. He pulled Fang Mingche aside and said, "Does this mean that after my Qiu Yin gets married, she can only have one child?"

"Not one, but one baby. If she can have two babies, then of course she can. She can find someone whose family has a history of twins. Or, she can find someone from an ethnic minority. There are no restrictions on ethnic minorities! Or, she can just find someone of overseas Chinese or a foreigner."

If you really want to have a baby, there are many ways to do it.

Lin's father and mother were also very sorry. They could only have one child from now on. If it was a granddaughter, there would be no one to pass on the household registration book to.

The two of them sighed at home! Their family didn't dare to violate the rules, because everyone with a stable job was under a tight control. If they dared to break the law, there would definitely be punishment. If they were not careful, a job that could be passed down from generation to generation would be gone.

However, Lin Yi and Han Mei only got married at the end of last year. They would be restricted anyway.

This order touched many people's hearts. After all, having children is a major event in life.

Fang Mingche's classmates teased him, "It seems you must be the only one to have a child seat installed on this bicycle!"

Fang Mingche was also a little amused. "If it's the only one, then it's the only one. You guys want one, but you don't have one yet!"

I guess that little chair won't be dismantled during college. Yanyan can still sit on it for another year or so, and then Changchang will be able to take over seamlessly.

Fang Mingche met his classmate Ma from Xiaogang Village again on campus. The two of them got together and talked about the agricultural output of their respective hometowns this year.

Student Ma said, "We are just about to start harvesting over there. I heard that your Sichuan harvest is earlier?"

"Yes, we have finished the harvest."

His father and brother went to the town post office and called him. They were very happy and said that although they couldn't grow enough in one year to eat for five years, they could definitely grow enough in three years.

His father said, "The farmers have made up a jingle, and it seems to have come from Anhui. Listen to me, I'll tell you: big contract responsibility system, big contract responsibility system, pay enough to the state, leave enough to the collective, and have the rest for yourself."

Fang Mingche could hear genuine joy in his father's voice, even happier than receiving the money he had sent back. After all, the money he sent might fluctuate with his business. But as long as his family worked hard and the weather wasn't too bad, the land would not let them down.

As for the older generation, they still felt that farming was more reliable than doing business. Fang Mingche could only quietly let his grandchildren influence the old man.

In addition to the Marriage Law, the Nationality Law, the Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Enterprise Income Tax Law and the Personal Income Tax Law were also passed on September 9.

The Nationality Law and the Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Enterprise Income Tax Law had nothing to do with Fang Mingche. But the Individual Income Tax Law did.

因为他肯定是属于月收入800元以上的应纳税人群。这是递进式的税率，单以工资收入而言，801——1500，5%；1501——3000，10%；3001-6000，20%；6001——9000，30%；12001以上，45%。

Fang Mingche and Gao Xiang said, "Study it carefully, and don't forget to pay taxes on your dividends. Also, remember to pay my income from the scrap yard monthly starting from New Year's Day. We have a business license now, so don't forget to pay the business tax."

Gao Xiang is studying Article 1: Individuals who have resided in the People's Republic of China for one year or more shall pay individual income tax on income derived from both sources within and outside China in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Individuals who do not reside in the People's Republic of China or have resided there for less than one year shall pay individual income tax only on income derived from sources within China.

According to this regulation, I have to remember to pay taxes for Wu Mingju, Qin Tian, and Qiu Yin every month. I absolutely cannot miss this.

When Fang Mingche mentioned the topic of paying taxes, he emphasized that this must not be missed, and asked him to remember that. He joked, "Why, do you want to be a model taxpayer?"

Fang Mingche said, "Anyway, we can't give others a handle. We have to look at the long term."

"Then you'll have to pay a lot. For purchases above 12001, the tax rate is 45%!"

"The portion that is not distributed as dividends does not need to be taxed."

He'd waited a long time, and finally the Individual Income Tax Law had arrived. Qi Shun! He wanted to see if this guy would pay the full amount. At 800 yuan a month, Qi Shun definitely exceeded that.

When the tax law was first implemented, it was certain that typical offenders would be punished severely. He sent Qi Shun to learn this lesson.

Because he didn't want to accidentally hurt the five people in the slum, Fang Mingche asked Gao Xiang to call them over when he returned, saying that he had something to discuss.

The stalls were already closing, and the five of them had come over quite quickly. However, the two sides remained clearly separated. Both of them were in direct competition with Qi Shun. They wouldn't go so far as to snitch! If they did, they'd have no place in the compound, or among the brothers.

Zhu Dahai asked directly: "Teacher Fang, is there anything you can do for us or that you can use us for?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Yong and the other three also looked over.

Fang Mingche asked, "Have you all read the newly released Individual Income Tax Law?"

Hu Yong said: "I listened to it."

"I plan to have my veterans investigate Qi Shun starting on New Year's Day. If I find that he has evaded taxes, I will report him under his real name."

The five people all looked over at him immediately. It had been several months since that incident, and now was the time to seek revenge?
However, they didn't mistake Fang Mingche for being weak now. He'd taken them to beat up the thieves before, and they'd been brutal. It made them wonder how intellectuals could hold grudges.

Fang Mingche said, "Qi Shun spread rumors about me, saying that I used a tricycle to transport waste to sell vegetables on the street. I really can't explain this matter clearly. Moreover, the women in the vegetable market spread the rumor. I had no choice but to quit this business. What Qi Shun did cut off my source of income. But it was not as serious as stealing and scaring my son. If I beat him up, it would have a very bad impact on my reputation! However, it does not mean that I will cowardly admit it. This will help the tax department catch a typical example, and maybe the street office will give me a banner. I am not afraid of someone stabbing me in the back."

As for taxes, no one wants to pay them. In the past, there was no such thing as personal income tax. And now it's only targeted at high-income earners.

Apart from those present here, it's unlikely that anyone else in the compound would reach the tax threshold of 800. Remember to remind your cousin later.

Zhu Dahai frowned. He understood the meaning. Remind them to pay taxes. Otherwise, Qi Shun would turn against all the business owners in the compound and report them. If he evaded taxes, he would be in big trouble. He sometimes exceeded the 800 yuan tax threshold.

Well, it's very likely that Qi Shun would do this. If he gets into trouble, he will definitely drag his colleagues into trouble with him.

Even if it was Hu Yong and the other three, after splitting the profits, they would still have reached this figure. Previously, they had only sold vegetables wholesale from Lin Yan, earning three or four hundred yuan each a month. Later, they took over Lin Yan's vegetable business, increasing their profits by another five or six hundred yuan each.

No one in the compound had expected their monthly profits to be so high, but Fang Mingche certainly had an idea.

As for how much Fang Mingche could earn, they had privately speculated, but they couldn't guess. Now they couldn't help but look at him, a little curious about how much he had to pay every month.

Fang Mingche said, "Don't look at me. I'm desperate for money. Didn't you hear Wang Dexian say that the travel agency hasn't received a cent yet? I need to buy a car, rent a house abroad, and rent a storefront."

However, business tax must be paid. They all have business licenses. Furthermore, a travel agency of this size would undoubtedly attract scrutiny from others, including the tax bureau. Consequently, the scrap yard would also have to pay.

Hu Yong said, "Teacher Fang, we know what you mean. Fortunately, we only occasionally exceed 800, but it's not too much. Qi Shun, I estimate that it is quite a lot. But his whole family is doing this. When it comes to individuals, the excess is not much."

Fang Mingche said, "I want a qualitative change. Besides, the underage members of the Qi family are also working, so they won't be counted as students when the burden is shared."

(End of this chapter)