Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

Take out two more teacups and pour two cups of hot tea into them.

The couple sat by the fire, drinking tea and enjoying the sweet and fragrant treat.

The warm air spreads from the stomach to the whole body, dispelling the cold and keeping the cold winter outside.

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The snow was still falling at night, but it had lessened somewhat.

He Daqing asked the neighbors to inform each other and come out for a general meeting of the whole courtyard.

The neighbors were all bundled up in thick clothes, huddled together in the courtyard to ward off the cold wind.

Before everyone had arrived, Liu Haizhong spoke with some impatience.

"Uncle, please tell me what's wrong."

"It's so cold outside, it's torture to stay indoors. It's much better to go back inside."

The people around them nodded in agreement; the occasional cold wind made them miss the warmth inside the house even more.

"What I'm going to talk about today is related to food, and it's very important."

The head of each household must be present.

A square table and long benches were set up in the middle courtyard, but He Daqing did not sit down.

He simply stood in front of the table and talked to everyone in the courtyard.

Upon hearing that it was related to food, the impatient people instantly quieted down, pricked up their ears, and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Eating is a matter of utmost importance, and we dare not be careless in the slightest.

The incident involving food a while ago is still fresh in my mind.

Once everyone had arrived, He Daqing, with his hands tucked in his sleeves, slowly spoke.

"I've called everyone here for a meeting today to inform you of an important policy from above."

Starting next Monday, flour will be subject to purchase restrictions.

Each household must purchase the items using a voucher issued by the neighborhood committee.

Tomorrow, the entire compound will be collecting flour purchase vouchers. Please make sure everyone sends someone on time. Don't be late!

After He Daqing finished speaking, there was an uproar in the courtyard.

The neighbors looked at each other and started chattering amongst themselves.

"Uncle, flour is rationed. What will we do if we don't have enough food in the future?"

"Flour is subject to purchase restrictions. How many kilograms can each household buy?"

Is it calculated per household or per person?

The people inside the courtyard were like ants on a hot pan, with all sorts of questions coming at them.

He Daqing pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

He only spoke up calmly to explain after the commotion subsided.

"I don't know the specifics either."

I'll have to go to the neighborhood office tomorrow to get a reply.

Everyone, please be prepared. Let's adjourn the meeting for tonight.

Chapter 106 Flour Purchase Certificate

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Even after He Daqing left, the neighbors still gathered at the Intermediate People's Court to discuss the flour purchase restriction policy.

Due to the recent fluctuations in grain prices, the neighbors haven't dared to buy much grain lately.

Each household has only a limited amount of food stored up, and it won't last long.

If any special circumstances arise, we'll have to go hungry.

Moreover, flour has been subject to purchase restrictions, and it's unclear whether other commodities will also be subject to purchase restrictions in the future.

These policies are closely related to residents' lives.

Everyone is paying close attention, and we dare not slack off.

Some things can't be rushed. After a night of worry, a new day will still arrive as usual.

Today is Sunday, so I don't need to go to work.

It's cold outside, and everyone should stay in bed a little longer.

However, everyone in the courtyard gathered in the central courtyard early in the morning.

Many neighbors had dark circles under their eyes and were yawning while standing, clearly indicating they hadn't slept well the night before.

"Grandpa, please come out quickly!"

The shouts and knocking from outside woke He Daqing.

He Daqing rubbed his eyes, reluctantly put on his coat and shoes, and went out to check.

"What are you all doing crowding around the central courtyard so early in the morning?"

The sun had not yet fully risen, the sky was dark, and a cold wind was howling, making my cheeks sting.

He Daqing didn't want to stay outside any longer.

"oops.

"Grandpa, are you still asleep?"

Liu Haizhong stepped forward and said with a worried expression.

"Hurry up and take us to get our flour purchase permits."

"If we go too late, the flour will be sold out, which will be a problem."

"That's right, it'll be troublesome if it's too late."

"Yes, let's go quickly."

The neighbors all chimed in.

They were afraid of being late and not getting their things.

"It's only a few o'clock, the neighborhood office hasn't even opened yet."

It's no use going back now.

Besides, flour is purchased in rations, so there's no need to worry about others buying it all.

He Daqing comforted her.

"Everyone, please go back and sit down."

The benefit of state control over food is a more stable and guaranteed supply.

Unlike before, when unscrupulous merchants would hoard grain and drive up prices to exploit the people during times of chaos.

"No, no, this matter should be addressed sooner rather than later."

Let's go over there first.

The neighbors in the courtyard were still worried.

Unable to dissuade everyone, He Daqing had no choice but to lead the team to the street office.

As He Daqing had predicted, the street office was closed and the staff had not yet arrived for work.

However, quite a few people from neighboring courtyards lined up in long queues in front of the gate.

"Luckily we arrived in time, otherwise it would have been troublesome."

Liu Haizhong, who was following behind the three stewards, sighed.

The others also looked relieved, as if they had gotten a great deal.

He Daqing ignored the noise from the neighbors behind him, pulled his collar tighter, and put his hands in his pockets to warm them.

Snowflakes are falling outside, and the wind is cold. If you don't keep warm, you'll catch a cold.

After waiting for a long time, the door to the neighborhood office still remained closed.

The initially excited crowd gradually began to feel the power of winter.

Their cotton-padded coats were covered in snowflakes, and they shivered in the harsh weather, their faces pale.

"Da Qing, why isn't the neighborhood office open yet?"

Yan Bugui asked anxiously.

He was really getting cold after being outside for so long.

"Open the door at the appointed time."

It's still early.

If it weren't for his mission, He Daqing would never have come out for some fresh air with these neighbors.

"Could you ask them to open the door earlier?"

Everyone's about to reach their limit.

Li Shengli's lips turned purple as he spoke bitterly.

"Old Li, are you kidding me?"

The subdistrict office has its own rules and regulations, which cannot be changed arbitrarily.

Even the staff at the neighborhood committee need rest.

At this point, He Daqing was at a loss.