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

Zhang Dabiao scoffed, "Then go ahead and sue me!"

"This is a reward from above; my invention allows their factory to earn foreign exchange."

"So what if I get three work targets?"

"The neighborhood office hasn't closed yet, we need to hurry."

Above him, Li Huaide is also above him; he is now the acting deputy director of the steel rolling mill.

Moreover, which leader related to the "manufacturing plant" doesn't have one or two work positions?

This is an unspoken understanding. If you, Jia Dongxu, have the guts, go ahead and sue me. Let's see if anyone will listen to you.

If things really escalate, someone will naturally help Zhang Dabiao settle things.

As the "chief designer" of the foreign exchange products of the "manufacturing plant," the reward given by the department was already very meager.

Li Huaide gave Zhang Dabiao the three workstations he had obtained through a resource exchange, essentially cleaning up the mess left by the ministry and the steel mill.

If this gets out, it will be a slap in the face for the ministry and Director Yang. You'll see who suffers then.

Jia Dongxu was so angry that he pointed at Zhang Dabiao, not knowing what to say.

"Who cares!"

Finally, Jia Dongxu turned around, went home, and closed the door in one swift motion.

Zhang Dabiao and the others lightly spat out a mouthful of saliva.

"What the hell is that?"

He then explained the rules and regulations to everyone, how to apply, and what the standards were. He said that after the three administrators discussed it, they would go to the street office to report it.

This idea just came to me on a whim today. I'll let everyone know once everything is ready. Just wait for the news.

As Liu Guangqi said, our mutual aid association must be fair, fair—

Still fucking—

fair!

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After discussion, the group agreed on the following basic rules and regulations for the No. 95 Courtyard Youth Mutual Aid Association:

1. Membership is limited to young people in Courtyard No. 95. Our capacity is limited; we cannot accommodate more. Even people like Mu Wanqing, Yu Li, and Lou Xiao'e were not admitted. This must be made clear beforehand; we cannot arbitrarily add people based on personal relationships.

2. Age limit: 16 to 35 years old. If you're too young, it's just a waste of time. If you're over 35, you'll need younger people to help you… Our housing provident fund is limited, and our capacity is limited; we can only help a portion of the population, not the entire facility. Those under 16 should be cared for by their parents. Those over 35 should contact the administrator or the local street office if they have any issues.

3. President Liu Guangqi, Vice Presidents Xu Damao and Zhang Dabiao. They will automatically retire when they reach the age limit. The term of office for president and vice presidents is four years, and a new election will be held when the term expires.

4. New members need to be recommended by one of the administrators (president or vice president) to join. At least two administrators must agree, and then all members of the mutual aid association must vote. If more than half of the votes are in favor of joining, then the member can join.

5. Similarly, if a member is morally corrupt and only thinks about taking advantage of others without contributing to the mutual aid association, the administrator may propose to expel him from the mutual aid association. This also requires a vote by all members. If half of the votes are in favor, he can be expelled, and the public funds and related materials he applied for will be recovered within a specified period.

6. The initial capital for the housing provident fund is 900 yuan, and no further donations will be accepted. However, young people who borrow money from the housing provident fund can express their gratitude when repaying the loan. This could be in the form of money, food, other supplies, or helping the mutual aid association and its members to create a positive cycle. The funds will be temporarily managed by the association's president, Liu Guangqi.

7. Any member applying for provident fund must submit a written application, clearly stating the purpose and reason for the loan. A formal IOU is required, specifying the repayment period. No collateral is required, but the applicant must sign and affix their fingerprint.

8. Furthermore, the provident fund is solely for the purchase and advance payment of coarse grains (non-meat), medicinal herbs, medical expenses, tuition fees, etc., and is used for this purpose only. Any misuse will result in the recovery of the funds and expulsion from the mutual aid association. Applications require approval from at least two administrators and are published monthly for mutual supervision.

9. Regarding the previously mentioned use of housing provident fund to buy a workstation, it is possible to apply, but it requires a vote by all employees; the one with the most votes will be granted the opportunity. However, after starting work, the loan must be repaid promptly so that the next applicant has sufficient funds to buy a workstation.

10. The three workstations that Zhang Dabiao personally offered are a typical example of private mutual aid within the mutual aid association. They were purchased by members of the mutual aid association at a base price of 600 yuan each. There was no voting or interference, but the mutual aid association would follow up and supervise the implementation.

11. The mutual aid association's accounts will be published and made public monthly, with a copy sent to the subdistrict office for supervision and guidance from higher authorities.

12. The core tenet of the mutual aid association is: I am for everyone, and everyone is for me; be realistic and pragmatic, and overcome difficulties together.

After finishing, Zhang Dabiao, Liu Guangqi, and Xu Damao went to the subdistrict office excitedly.

When Director Wang heard about this, he was overjoyed.

Zhang Dabiao is here to give him another achievement. The last time, the group's collective wild vegetable picking and fishing, as well as the recipe for wild vegetable biscuits, made their Jiaodaokou Subdistrict Office really shine in the district!

Zhang Dabiao's plan is low-cost, highly feasible, and safe.

The main task of the neighborhood committee was to go to various streets and alleys to publicize which parts of wild vegetables were edible, how to prepare them, and which mushrooms were poisonous. Knowing this, residents naturally became more careful and purposeful when picking wild vegetables, greatly reducing the risk of poisoning.

In addition, the recipe for the wild vegetable biscuits makes the wild vegetables that everyone picks easier to eat and allows them to be stored for a longer time.

Of course, that's a great thing.

This time, they've brought in a "Youth Mutual Aid Association," which not only saves the street office money but also mobilizes the enthusiasm of young people again. It's a model of self-help! This is a non-governmental resident mutual aid organization that doesn't involve certificates, interest, or usury. It includes projectionists and purchasing agents and doesn't involve speculation or profiteering. It's designed to solve problems for their street office.

So Director Wang readily agreed and stamped their organizational chart, bylaws, and personnel list. From then on, the Youth Mutual Aid Association of No. 95 Courtyard became a subordinate unit of their street office. The street office would keep an eye on everything they did, and if there was anything they were unsure about, they could come directly to him. Everyone discussed how to make the mutual aid association better and better.

That core principle is well written—we'll get through this together!

If it can solve practical problems and has good results, then Director Wang will report and promote this model.

I just gave a heads-up that, although everyone knows what's going on with buying workstations, it's better to keep it a little subtle.

The three nodded to indicate that they understood, and then took the documents back to the courtyard house.