The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Yang Dalin then asked, "Has it been implemented nationwide?"

Gao Xiaohu said, "The notice has already been issued. After the New Year, it will be officially implemented nationwide."

The above estimate suggests that these small vendors do indeed benefit people's lives.

After a year of pilot testing, it is ready to be rolled out nationwide.

Moreover, some less important workshops or small factories and small businesses may also have to resume being entirely privately operated next year.

Like that Qinfangju, you know it?

There used to be a famous pickled vegetable shop in the south of the city. What's so good about those kinds of pickled vegetable shops when they're state-run?

First of all, it doesn't taste as good as it used to, and the staff's attitude is much worse than before.

As mentioned above, these non-critical businesses are returning to private ownership.

"The public-private partnership model will no longer be implemented."

Yang Dalin was naturally quite satisfied with this change.

This seems to imply that the changes were made ahead of schedule.

Indeed, it is true that some enterprises that are vital to the nation's development and are subject to joint public-private ownership can be gradually brought back to state ownership.

Why would you want to take back a pickled vegetable shop or a breakfast shop and make it state-owned?

That's such a waste.

It will also cultivate a group of arrogant staff who know absolutely nothing.

Why are so many department stores going out of business in the future?

The problem lies in the attitude and business competitiveness of the people inside.

It has produced many parasites and people with bad tempers.

This change is good.

Yang Dalin likes it.

We finally arrived at the entrance of Nanluoguxiang alley.

Gao Xiaohu even wanted to take him directly to the entrance of courtyard number 95.

Yang Dalin saw several stalls set up at the entrance of his alley.

He then asked Gao Xiaohu to stop the car.

He planned to walk home and check out the stalls along the way.

Gao Xiaohu naturally agreed.

Yang Dalin carried his large and small bags on his back or in his hands.

Get out of the car.

Several more streetlights have appeared at the entrance of the alley.

Because it's winter, it gets dark early.

These streetlights were on early in the morning.

There were several small stalls under the streetlights, and business wasn't bad despite the cold weather.

Yang Dalin saw a vendor selling roasted sweet potatoes.

A wonton vendor.

A man selling sesame seed cakes.

A vendor selling braised dishes.

Business is going quite well for everyone.

It was surrounded by people.

It seems that many families have indeed become wealthier and their spending power has increased.

Another factor is that people are more willing to spend money here.

Of course, most of the customers here are young people.

Older people naturally prefer to be more frugal.

Yang Dalin did not stop to buy anything to try.

He was still thinking about going home to eat the meals his aunt and wife cooked.

After glancing at Yang Dalin a few times, he prepared to go home.

Unexpectedly, he also saw an acquaintance setting up a stall.

Who is this?

Of course, it's our stingy, money-loving Teacher Yan and his family.

Yan Bugui, his wife, and their second and third children were selling a type of Shanxi snack called pressed cakes in a sheltered corner.

Yang Dalin had seen this kind of pressed cake in a video in his previous life. It is made mainly from cornmeal, buckwheat flour and other grains, and is pressed and baked using a special iron griddle. It is as thin as paper and as crisp as a sheet, and has the reputation of being a "golden cake, as thin as paper, crumbles in your mouth and is crunchy".

Yang Dalin guessed that Yan Bugui probably chose this snack because it was inexpensive.

Moreover, it doesn't require expensive refined grains.

He also sets up a stall with his family after get off work to earn more money.

This is very much in line with Teacher Yan Bugui's approach.

Earning more money has always been a deeply ingrained passion for Yan Bugui.

This guy doesn't care much about saving face.

What? It's shameful for a teacher to set up a stall to make money after get off work?

This kind of thought would never even cross Yan Bugui's mind.

He is a stingy person who also loves doing business.

Very characteristic.

Yang Dalin saw that his business was doing well.

Yan Bugui and his family are busy.

Yang Dalin only glanced at it and did not go over to say hello.

I went straight home.

Yan Bugui vaguely saw a familiar figure from behind.

But I was too busy to take a closer look.

Yang Dalin returned to the courtyard.

Because of the cold weather, there weren't many people in the yard.

Yang Dalin did not disturb anyone.

Standing in the yard, I looked at the dim yellow light shining through the windows of my house.

Yang Dalin felt a sense of satisfaction.

Yang Dalin pushed the door open and went in.

The family is having dinner.

When Yang Dalin saw Sister Yan, who was already quite pregnant, he grinned and said, "Auntie, Sister Yan, I'm back."

The family members were surprised to see that Yang Dalin had returned.

She quickly put down her chopsticks and bowl to take his luggage.

Sister Yan wanted to stand up again.

Yang Dalin quickly stopped him.

When Auntie saw that Dalinzi had returned, she cooked two more dishes.

Sister Yan looked radiant with maternal love.

Yang Dalin felt relieved to see this.

Ma San'er is also stronger and more composed than before.

Chu Xiaoning, her sister, and Ma San'er all work at the freight station.

Chu Xiaoning also cut her hair short to ear length.

He looks more capable and mature.

It seems you've changed quite a bit and made progress after working for a few months.

My aunt cooks very quickly.

Yang Dalin wanted to make sure his wife was well-fed first.

I'm eating by myself.

My aunt said it's alright, you've come all this way, just eat first.

She's not that delicate.

In terms of how she treated Yang Dalin, the aunt treated him even better than she treated her daughter.

My aunt asked how long I could stay this time.

Yang Dalin said he would stay until Sister Yan gave birth.

We'll talk about it after the New Year.

This is a very long holiday.

The aunt was very pleased when she found out.

At least Yang Dalin was by Yan Hua's side when she gave birth.

That's much better.

The family enjoyed a happy dinner together.

Yang Dalin inquired about Chu Xiaoning's work situation.

She's doing well; she adapted quite quickly.

This girl shouldn't focus her mind on studying.

He learns other things very quickly.

Yang Dalin then asked Ma San'er.

Ma San'er said they've been quite busy lately.

I've been driving long distances almost every month lately.

However, I also earned a lot more.

He also heard from his brother Tian Xueyi that salaries might be raised next year.

Tian Xueyi naturally heard it from Qi Desheng, his brother.

It seems that China has indeed developed quite well in recent years.

Only when resources are abundant will wages be raised domestically.

Otherwise, economic development will not be possible.

There's no such thing as a salary increase.

Although the upward fluctuation percentage may not be very large.

However, even 10% or less would prove that the economy has indeed been doing very well recently.

The domestic wage increase is also aimed at stimulating consumption.

Only when domestic demand and consumption increase.

Only then will more factories and enterprises in China have sales channels.

Otherwise, if domestically produced products are too expensive and cannot be sold, it will be a waste.

Chu Xiaoning also mentioned that televisions are selling well in China recently.

Tickets aren't that hard to get.

I'd like to ask Yang Dalin if he could buy a TV for our home.

He can contribute part of the money.

Yang Dalin laughed when he heard this and teased her: "That's great, even a miser has plucked his feathers."

How much does a television set cost, and how much are you prepared to pay?

Chu Xiaoning said, "A black and white Panda brand TV costs 580 yuan now, and I can contribute all my savings from the past three months, 120 yuan."

You pay the rest.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Qi was about to reprimand Chu Xiaoning.

Yang Dalin tugged at his aunt.

He said, "Okay, not bad. It seems you've saved up all your salary in these three months."

But we need to settle some accounts.