Surprise! The rough husband is the hidden boss of the period literature

Chapter 456 Graduation
Jiang Xingye hired Grandma Jiang and a very progressive old lady from the neighborhood committee to help organize the vegetables. Every day, they would pack and stack the delivered vegetables neatly, and put notes on the shelves with the names, unit prices, weights, and selling prices of the vegetables.

Later, private tofu makers started delivering tofu to supermarkets.

Later, fruit was added.

The nearby production brigades would occasionally send over pork or wild game to sell.

The menu changes every day, but once it became famous, people flocked to it every morning to grab the food.

Shangjiang Supermarket's reputation is growing stronger in Yancheng.

Jiang Xingye did not fall behind in his university courses. On the contrary, he was very rigorous in his studies and, like Xu Qinghuan, always ranked first in his department in every exam.

The program in the Department of Mathematics and Mechanics is five and a half years long.

In July 1984, Jiang Xingye graduated from Yancheng University. His graduation project was on CNC machine tools. On the day of his defense, it caused a sensation in the entire machinery industry. The content of the defense was kept confidential, and the data was taken away directly by the Machinery Bureau.

Xu Qinghuan continued her studies at the university. She completed her undergraduate degree in three years and her master's degree in two years. She is now pursuing a doctoral degree.

Mainly, she didn't want to work at the hospital and planned to stay at the university as a teacher after graduation. She wanted a more relaxed job and was too lazy to move to a new social circle.

Meanwhile, thanks to the two living role models, Mr. Huo and Mr. Jiang, she now spends a lot of time in her spare time helping some political figures improve their health, with very good results and a great reputation.

That year, Pengcheng City in Shandong Province, as a pilot city, took the lead in abolishing ration coupons and realizing free economic trade.

Jiang Baohua came to Yancheng again, and this time, he did not come alone.

At the end of last year, the name "Red Flag Commune" had already faded from history due to policy reforms.

The Shangjiang Brigade has now been transferred to Anguang County, and Jiang Baohua has become a leader in the county.

He was accompanied by Zhang Changqing and other county officials.

Seeing Jiang Xingye's five-courtyard house and the seemingly brand-new Jeep parked at the entrance, everyone secretly clicked their tongues in amazement.

It's no wonder that Jiang Baohua, an old farmer, could stand so upright in the county.

Look at what my nephew is capable of. If it were me, who would dare to be so arrogant?

"Old hero, you're in such good health!" Zhang Changqing shook hands with Old Master Jiang with admiration, his words sincere.

"Haha, it's all thanks to my granddaughter-in-law. Having a doctor in the family makes things so much more convenient."

Jiang Chengfa was very polite to the leaders from his hometown, saying, "Please sit down, have a seat."

Aunt Chu, with her keen eye, came over to serve tea. Seeing that the old man didn't introduce her, Zhang Changqing and the others knew that she was the housekeeper they had hired.

According to the old saying, this was the life of a wealthy family.

Zhang Changqing wasn't one for small talk, so he went straight to the point, "Comrade Jiang, we deliberately timed our arrival for this moment. You've graduated from university, you know how long we've been waiting for this day!"

Jiang Xingye laughed and said, "The country has nurtured me for five and a half years, and now I am a member of the country. I have no say in anything!"

Zhang Changqing didn't know if he understood or not, "We don't know how much other places need you, but Anguang County needs you, and Shangjiang Brigade needs you even more. That's an indisputable fact."

Comrade Jiang, you come from Anguang County. Before, when things were so difficult, only Shangjiang Brigade in the whole country had achieved industrialized farming, and the people lived very prosperous lives. Now, five and a half years later, it has been proven that no matter what we do, intellectuals still need to take the lead.

He stared at Jiang Baohua.

Jiang Baohua forced a smile and said, "Xiao Wu, all those factories you started back then are now going out of business."

Jiang Xingye stretched his legs. "It's normal if it doesn't work out. Running a business definitely carries a lot of risk, especially in the current situation. The era of planned economy is gone forever; the future belongs to market economy."
People have the freedom to buy; if products lack innovation and quality cannot be guaranteed, they certainly won't sell.

Shangjiang Brigade initially established a machinery factory producing electric sewing machines, harvesters, and threshing machines, and a garment factory making clothes—products that were once wildly popular throughout the country. Since China currently lacks patent laws, products that sell well and are popular with the public are easily copied and pasted. Shangjiang Brigade's lack of continuous innovation and subsequent elimination from the market was a natural consequence.

Back then, although the factory had a technical department, the main force was Jiang Xingye, and the secondary force was those educated youth. With everyone gone, how much of a role could a few illiterate commoners play?
This was also within Jiang Xingye's expectations.

"What can we do? It's a perfectly good factory. We can't just let it go like this." Zhang Changqing said with regret. He had thought that Jiang Xingye would be more anxious than he was when he came to find him, but that wasn't the case.

Jiang Xingye was not in a hurry. He spread his hands, indicating that he was powerless to help. "I can't go back to Shangjiang Brigade now. I finally passed the exam and became a city dweller. Now I'm waiting for job assignment. My wife and children are still here. If I just leave, what will happen to them?"

Zhang Changqing said, "Comrade Xu is also a remarkable talent. If you are willing to go back, I will even make way for you if you want my position as secretary."

Jiang Xingye laughed and said, "Secretary, I studied mathematics and mechanics, not public administration."

Zhang Changqing was destined to leave empty-handed.

A group of people came out of the Jiang family's house and strolled along Houhai Lake. The willows were swaying in the breeze, and the scenery was picturesque.

Zhang Changqing couldn't help but sigh, "If I lived in a place like this, I wouldn't want to go back to that remote corner of Anguang."

Those who came along shared the same feeling.

Who would have thought that Jiang Xingye would be able to live in such a nice place?

As I was walking, I overheard some people exchanging pleasantries.

Where did you buy this?

"Shangjiang Supermarket, you can buy anything there, and you don't need a ration coupon."

"This table is nice, it folds up, and it's quite pretty."

A few people looked over and realized that these were the furniture sold by Shangjiang Furniture Factory.

Zhang Changqing hurried over to inquire and found out the location of Shangjiang Supermarket. The group then rushed over there.

Wow, this is really lively!
This isn't even the weekend.

Shangjiang Supermarket is not the same as it was four years ago.

After the renovation, the second floor was opened up, and it is fully stocked with household goods. It is all self-service shopping. A few people followed the flow of people in and walked back and forth between the shelves. They were shocked and amazed to see the dazzling array of goods, clearly marked prices, and the goods packaged in bags.

This is a completely new shopping experience.

After wandering around for a while, the group finally ran into an acquaintance.

Jiang Xinglan was dressed in a white shirt, black pants, the shirt tucked into her waist, and mid-heeled leather shoes, looking clean and neat.

She is directing the staff to put items on the shelves.

"Hey, Comrade Jiang, hello, do you still remember us?" Zhang Changqing asked.

Jiang Xinglan became pregnant not long after getting married and later gave birth to a son.

She worked at Shangjiang Supermarket, learning on the job. She was naturally smart and hardworking, and soon she was able to work independently.

"Hello, it's Secretary Zhang. I remember you, I remember you. Oh, we're from the same hometown. Come on, let's go to the office. I'll treat you to tea." Jiang Xinglan puffed out her chest, displaying the capable demeanor of a female cadre.

That's truly impressive.

　Second update!

　　(End of this chapter)