At the beginning, he took his seven younger siblings to join Yi Zhonghai.

Chapter 74 A Generous Reward

"What's this red booklet for? What's it used for? Is it a special supply certificate?"

Yi Zhonghai picked up the red booklet and opened it to read.

"Didn't that high-ranking official from the Ministry of Light Industry say that with this booklet, you can go to that address and buy some scarce goods?"

"We can go and see if we can buy some milk powder for the children."

Tan Xiulian said from the side.

Yi Zhongding took the red booklet and glanced at it.

Good guy.

Although I already knew its purpose.

But it still stunned him.

Has this thing been around for so long?

Moreover, as far as he knows...

Those who can obtain this document are usually high-ranking officials or hold high positions.

No matter how you arrange it, it's impossible to give it to him.

What's the use of it?

But Yi Zhongding never expected that he would also get his hands on it?

The Ministry of Light Industry's gesture and sincerity are truly remarkable.

This book is little known to later generations.

Even those who received numerous benefits and preferential treatment never mentioned it.

This notebook is no longer of any use.

It is probably more of a symbol of status and position.

But if we consider those three special periods...

That would be incredibly useful.

Because you can buy scarce nutritional supplements with the voucher.

Such as foreign biscuits, bread, chocolate, milk powder, etc.

If there was a high-ranking official in the family during this period.

Most of them mention the difficult period when they recall it.

The parents at home can also receive nutritional supplements.

But the children at home can't get any.

Whether we really won't be able to eat it or not, we don't know.

"Brother, sister-in-law, keep it as a family heirloom, but we're not going to this address!"

Yi Zhongding looked at the red book and said solemnly.

"Why? Isn't this an award from the country?"

Tan Xiulian asked, looking puzzled.

"Yes, and since the leader gave us this marriage certificate, I guess it was because they took our family situation into consideration, and also because they considered your love for your younger siblings."

Yi Zhonghai also didn't understand and chimed in.

"Because this is something 'He' doesn't like, we shouldn't make an exception."

"We eat as much rice as our own pot can hold."

"We don't need to pretend to be high and mighty about things we get through our own abilities; we should eat them if we want. But we won't touch things that come with privilege."

"I will find a way to ensure my younger siblings get proper nutrition; we can't spoil them."

"Unless you're starving to death, everything else has to take a backseat to life."

Yi Zhongding looked at the portrait on the wall and said firmly.

He has the Shennong Space, so this red book is not very useful to him.

In a while.

The Shennong Space has produced something.

They could eat meat as their main meal without any problem.

The reason he's not in a hurry is...

One problem is that the space is simply too small; there's no place to raise livestock.

Secondly, the unified purchase and sales system had not yet been implemented, and the era of invoices had not yet arrived.

Supplies can be bought with money.

And he can also make money himself.

There's no need to take for granted the contributions of your elder brother and sister-in-law.

Third, there are still a few years before the difficult period begins.

There is plenty of time.

"Sister-in-law, listen to Dingya. He's knowledgeable, cultured, and thoughtful. Let's not hold the kids back. Let's just try our best."

Yi Zhonghai gave him a deep look and smiled happily.

"Since you've all said that, what can I do? I'm just a woman, I shouldn't concern myself with such important matters."

"Anyway, our family isn't short of money. We can buy anything at the supply and marketing cooperative, and the children aren't lacking in nutrition."

Tan Xiulian looked at the two of them, feeling both reluctant and curious, but she firmly supported them.

The three then picked up the letter of commendation and began to read it.

It wasn't written by some important person.

It's a letter stamped by the Ministry of Light Industry.

But that's what honor is all about.

For ordinary people like them.

This one letter is enough to offer incense and comfort to our ancestors.

"What's in this envelope? Director Wang specifically asked me about it before he left."

Tan Xiulian looked at the envelope and said curiously.

"Just open it and take a look, that's all."

Yi Zhonghai took the envelope, peeled off the wax seal, and turned the seal upside down.

A folded piece of paper fell out from inside.

"Dingya, come and see what it is!"

Tan Xiulian urged.

"Brother, sister-in-law, the country has treated us very well; they even gave us the right to use the wasteland in the east wing next door."

"I reckon it was Director Wang who reported your inquiry about that piece of land."

Yi Zhongding picked it up and looked at it, and immediately exclaimed in admiration.

"Really? Then we don't need to spend money to buy it! Oh, that's great!"

Tan Xiulian clapped her hands excitedly and laughed.

"That's over a thousand yuan, and you're just giving it to our family like that?"

Yi Zhonghai stared wide-eyed, asking incredulously.

He then took it and looked at it carefully before finally confirming it.

The seal on it is from the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government.

But relative to their excitement.

Yi Zhongding, on the contrary, had a headache.

This thing was a gift from the government. What if they say it's not permitted by policy one day and want to take it back?

Is the right to use that is given away the same as the right to use that he purchased?

Unfortunately, he had never learned about this thing in his previous life.

He had no choice but to be cautious.

The world has changed too fast and too frequently in the last few decades.

A place for the whole family to live in peace.

How could he not consider more of the potential problems?

"Dingya, why are you unhappy? What's the problem? It's just a piece of vacant land, it's not like you're taking advantage of the country, is it?"

"So many workers and technicians still get their houses directly allocated by the government."

Seeing his expression, Yi Zhonghai asked in confusion.

"Brother, the country has just been founded. Policies are constantly changing and evolving. What if one day they say the policy won't allow it? We need to be careful about where our whole family can live."

"Tomorrow, ask Director Wang if they might take it back at any time. What's the difference between that and us buying it ourselves?"

Yi Zhongding thought for a moment and then said.

"That makes sense. Dingya is very thoughtful. Husband, this is an important issue. Remember to ask him about it tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Tan Xiulian's joy subsided somewhat.

"Okay, I'll ask around tomorrow. If I can get all those certificates sorted out, then there shouldn't be any problem."

"If all else fails, we can just buy it ourselves."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said.

Finally, the three of them opened the eight red envelopes, each containing ten yuan.

If it weren't for that red envelope and that piece of land...

That is......

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Don't let your imagination run wild.