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

Qin Yong dug it all out bit by bit.

The surrounding walls were rough and dry, and the temperature was perfect for storing grain.

In the innermost part, there were rows of neatly arranged burlap sacks.

It was filled with grain.

He Daqing paid for the grain, and Qin Yong secretly purchased it in batches.

Apart from those two, no one else knew.

One of He Daqing's purposes in coming to Qinjiacun was to check on the grain reserves.

After counting the amount of food, the two dared not linger and quickly returned to the ground to cover the entrance.

"Dad, the days ahead will only get harder."

We must continue to store food if we have the chance.

Don't worry about the money.

However, be careful to keep it hidden; don't let anyone else know.

He Daqing gave earnest instructions.

Unhulled wheat, if stored properly, can last for two to four years.

Consuming old grain and storing new grain in this way can better maintain the state of the inventory.

As long as we stay stable, getting through the most difficult three years ahead shouldn't be a problem.

"Yes, don't worry, I will definitely take care of it."

Since it concerned the livelihood of his entire family, Qin Yong dared not be careless in the slightest.

With many policy changes in recent years, Qin Yong, who lives in the village, can also feel an invisible sense of urgency.

Chapter 113 Public-Private Partnership

After spending two days in the countryside, He Daqing and his family, having had their fill of fun, began their return to the city.

When we arrived at Qinjiacun, both bicycles were covered with gifts.

The return journey was also fruitful.

Qin Yong and his wife gave He Daqing many local specialties from the village, saying that he should take them back to try them.

In return, He Daqing did not refuse and gladly accepted the gift.

Back in the courtyard, after just one night, the busy work of the new year began.

The steel rolling mill is operating smoothly, and all work is proceeding in an orderly manner, seemingly no different from before.

However, the steel rolling mill cadres, including He Daqing, could clearly feel the changes that were about to happen.

Following the rationing of flour, a series of products, including grains and oils, have also been included in the rationing system.

With tighter control over supplies, it becomes harder for logistics personnel to skim off the top.

The quantity of materials purchased is fixed, and the prices are transparent, so they no longer blatantly falsify accounts as they used to.

They could only overreport the losses to line their own pockets.

These terrible things didn't have much of an impact on He Daqing.

As the director, he was only in charge of food supply and didn't get involved in anything else.

He Daqing understood that the wave of public-private partnerships had already begun.

As a vital national city, Beijing will respond to policies immediately.

Heavy industrial facilities like steel rolling mills will inevitably be subject to public-private partnerships this year.

At that time, the factory's leadership will initiate a major reform.

Many important positions will see changes in leadership.

The only thing He Daqing could do was to stay calm, do his job well, and remain steadfast in the face of any change.

……

Spring returns to the earth and everything revives.

With the weather warming up, there's no longer a need to deal with icy water, making the work in the cafeteria much easier.

After finishing his work, He Daqing returned to his office to rest as usual.

The moment the door opened, they found Wang Dahai already waiting inside.

"Ocean, what brings you here?"

Working in the logistics department and managing all the factory's supplies, Wang Dahai is usually very busy.

I rarely come over to chat unless there's something wrong.

"Great Qing, I'm preparing to leave."

Wang Dahai didn't waste any words and went straight to his point.

"Gone?"

Where to?

He Daqing asked, puzzled.

"Yesterday, the document was just issued from above."

Our factory is going to start a joint public-private partnership, and everything will belong to the state from now on.

"I've reached the end of my tenure as deputy director of the logistics department."

Wang Dahai smiled wryly.

Wang Dahai was removed from his post after only a few years in the logistics department.

It's impossible to say that you're not a little resentful.

But circumstances are beyond his control, and no matter how much he makes a fuss, it's useless.

"So what do you plan to do in the future?"

He Daqing asked with some concern.

He had anticipated that Wang Dahai would run into trouble, but he never expected it to happen so suddenly and without any room for maneuver.

In the blink of an eye, Wang Dahai was removed from his post.

There wasn't even time to struggle.

“I’m close to Chairman Lou, so it’s normal for me to step down.”

Don't worry, Chairman Lou isn't a heartless person; he's already made arrangements for my future.

I plan to move my whole family to the south and start over.

Wang Dahai smiled and comforted him.

"Go south."

Is the situation really that serious?

Is there no room for compromise?

He Daqing frowned and said with dissatisfaction.

I thought that even if Wang Dahai couldn't make it in the steel mill, he could find a place to stay in Beijing.

He never expected things to be so serious that he had to go to another place to make a living.

People are considered inferior when they leave their hometown; without roots or foundation, it's not easy for them to make a living.

"They've all been withdrawn; it's better not to leave them in Beijing, lest they become an eyesore and annoy people."

All these years, I haven't wasted my time; I have quite a bit of savings.

Even if you go to another place, you can settle down easily, no need to worry.

Lou Zhenhua is a major shareholder in the factory, and his position cannot be easily moved.

Wang Dahai, a mere pawn, is different.

As a henchman of capitalists, Wang Dahai is the target of many people's attacks.

The struggle was fierce, and Wang Dahai managed to escape unharmed.

If you hesitate any longer, you might get into big trouble.

"The Qing Dynasty is not what it used to be."

The Logistics Department was changed to the Logistics Section, and the people in charge were basically replaced.

You'd better be careful in the future, and don't throw tantrums.

Wang Dahai reminded him in a deep voice.

The saying goes, "A new emperor brings a new court."

The nature of the steel rolling mill has changed, and so have the rules; the old system no longer works.

Wang Dahai was afraid that He Daqing might act rashly and get into trouble, following in his footsteps.

Don't worry.

My family has been poor farmers for three generations, with impeccable credentials and no fear of investigation.

There's not much oil or fat in the cafeteria food, so it's not something to make anyone envious.

Besides, even the leaders need to eat, don't they?

He made preparations early in the morning to prepare for today.

If you don't cause trouble, don't create problems, and don't overstep your bounds, trouble will be hard to find you.

"I'm relieved to hear that."