Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

The Down to the Countryside Movement began in 55, but it was a call to action rather than a forced one. However, 68 marked the peak of the large-scale Down to the Countryside Movement. At that time, people were genuinely forced to go to the countryside if they didn't have a job, but when they could return to the city was uncertain.

Therefore, he had to keep his position as a purchasing agent to save his life; it was absolutely impossible for him to be moved, and he also had to maintain a good relationship with the factory leaders.

Otherwise, what if I force myself to start working in the factory early?

He should at least get his high school diploma before he goes to work in the factory.

Moreover, he dared not mention that he also had three work positions at the "Export-oriented Small Commodities Manufacturing Plant".

As for selling it to Liu Gen Da Tou Hu Zi...

Firstly, their relationship wasn't close enough yet; Yan Jiecheng hadn't even given it to him.

Secondly, the other person may not have that money. Thirdly, isn't it a bit excessive for you to take out three bills at once?

To whom should we sell? To whom should we not sell?

What if someone else comes to borrow money, and I have to resort to moral blackmail?

trouble.

Therefore, Zhang Dabiao hesitated.

"Borrowing money? These days, borrowing money isn't very useful. If you lend him 10 yuan, how many kilograms of cornmeal can you buy?"

"My dad's situation isn't good either. He's a big shot now, and everyone goes to him for help when they need something, but..."

"Eh..."

Liu Guangqi also sighed heavily. Anyway, he didn't dare to lend it. He and You Hongjuan used their salaries to supplement You Hongjuan's nutrition, and she was pregnant with another child.

He would occasionally buy meat, eggs, and milk from Zhang Dabiao. Liu Guangqi paid the same price as the factory, and even so, he felt he was getting a great deal from Zhang Dabiao, so he didn't buy too much.

In short, everything is difficult.

"Is there any way to get everyone involved and procure some food?"

Zhang Dabiao was troubled.

The surrounding area is unstable, and it's not safe for him to eat and drink all day long by himself.

According to the instructor, he needed to make a lot of friends.

But giving directly, or always lending, is impossible. Zhang Dabiao understands the principle that great kindness can turn into great enmity, and that a debt of gratitude can breed resentment.

"Let's get all the young people in the compound together this weekend for a meeting to discuss how we can save ourselves."

Liu Guangqi thought for a moment and nodded. His family, the Xu family, the He family, and the Zhang family were basically not worried about food and drink, but it was hard to say what might happen if the people around them were not getting enough to eat.

At this time, everyone had a strong sense of collective consciousness, and Liu Guangqi's wife was also pregnant. Only when the surrounding environment was stable could he feel at ease.

Putting everything else aside, I've heard recently that there have been many more incidents of people being robbed and injured on the black market, and two people have even died. More and more people are fleeing famine and coming to Beijing, and the street order is becoming increasingly chaotic.

Zhang Dabiao went back to his room and started looking up information, specifically those PDF ebooks.

How to prepare bait for fishing?

Which wild vegetables are edible?

How to grow mushrooms indoors?

How to do hydroponics and vertical farming?

……

Take action, find solutions, and save yourselves.

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On Sunday, a meeting was held at the Intermediate People's Court, hosted by an elderly man named Liu Pangpang and initiated by Zhang Dabiao and Liu Guangqi. The participants were mainly young people in the courtyard who were over 12 years old, had at least graduated from primary school, and did not have a stable job.

why?

Because young people in this age group have large appetites, and the portion sizes are not enough.

However, Xu Damao, Sha Zhu, Yan Jiecheng, and others also gathered around, and even Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu were listening at their doorsteps.

As for the other "adults," a few did come to join in the fun, but there was no way to chase them away, was there?

The meeting had only one theme: how to take initiative and help ourselves to produce food!

Seeing that everyone looked pale and some were so hungry that their cheekbones protruded and their steps were unsteady, Zhang Dabiao realized that this matter was urgent.

It wasn't that he was trying to show off and take on the responsibility, but coming up with ideas was certainly more convenient than having people come to his door every day asking for food, right?

After Liu Pangpang and Liu Guangqi gave a brief introduction, Zhang Dabiao got straight to the point.

"These are common edible wild vegetables, along with their basic characteristics, which I have drawn and written down on paper."

Zhang Dabiao mainly recorded shepherd's purse, dandelion, bitter lettuce, and purslane.

In addition, there were elm seeds, locust flowers, willow buds, and toon leaves. Zhang Dabiao wrote down everything, including the taste and how to prepare them.

Zhang Dabiao has more than a dozen PDFs on wilderness survival and plant illustrations.

"Those who want to pick wild vegetables should ask the aunties and grandmas in the yard where they can be found, form a team to pick wild vegetables, ensure safety, and strictly prohibit acting alone."

"Also, the teams that go out to pick wild vegetables, please keep an eye out for mushrooms, especially those growing on rotten wood. If you find any, bring the wood back with them. I have a method for growing mushrooms indoors. I'll research it first and see if it works. If it does, I'll teach everyone."

"A few young men are coming with me to go fishing. I've made a batch of my secret bait. The fish we catch will provide some meat, and I can also buy some to raise in the pond in my courtyard."

"We also need to get some soil and make full use of the empty space in the yard, such as unused wooden boxes, flower pots, bottles, etc. We need to start growing our own vegetables."

"Let's start with grouping. Those who want to participate, come and sign up here."

Zhang Dabiao didn't have the time or inclination to slowly explain the importance to everyone.

His attitude was very clear: I want to do this, and those who are willing to do it can do it together; those who are not, please do as you please.

So, just like in school and at work, we got straight to the point and started assigning tasks.

Yan Bugui, meanwhile, said leisurely, "Da Biao, your idea is good, but fishing isn't that simple. Based on my decades of fishing experience..."

A few older women were also muttering, "That's right, isn't this a joke? And what about wild vegetables? All the wild vegetables in the suburbs have been picked clean, where are we going to find them?"

"Guangqi and Dabiao are too young. Growing mushrooms indoors? How is that possible! I've never heard of it!"

"Growing vegetables in wooden boxes and flowerpots in the yard? You think Teacher Yan is growing flowers? It's not that simple!"

"..."

Zhang Dabiao was exasperated. This was the reason he didn't want the adults in the compound to get involved. Before he even started, they were already saying this wouldn't work, that there were limitations, and they'd all kick him while he was down, saying he was too young...

Go to hell!

"This is entirely voluntary. Anyone who wants to join in, we'll work together later."

"If you don't want to, then the meeting is over and you can do whatever you want."

"I can't guarantee it will work, and it might all be for nothing. But I do know one thing—only by taking action can we have a chance."

"Food doesn't fall from the sky."