Chapter 173

The house he was talking about was Li Jiandong's house. Li Jiandong gave him a bunch of keys. He put the things he received directly into the house.

When the number reaches a certain level, Li Jiandong will go over and collect them all in his portable farm.

"You've been collecting more and more antiques lately. Can't you fit them all in the house in three days?"

Li Jiandong asked with a smile.

"It's OK. I didn't receive much. The key point is that I received several large items this time. I'm afraid they will be stolen if I leave them in the house.

Isn't it time to go to the countryside? The city is in chaos. Many people want to make a fortune before leaving, so there are a lot of thefts and robberies. Last night, there was a robbery around our yard. The robber was caught and almost beaten to death. "

Han Chunming told this matter as if it were a joke.

It seemed as if working in the countryside had nothing to do with him.

Although he has someone at home, as Li Jiandong said, even the leaders above would not dare to keep anyone here.

Everyone's children have to go out when they reach a certain age.

Han Chunming is not the only son in the family.

He has an older brother and a younger brother, and he is old enough.

Logically speaking, he should have a place in this class of going to the countryside.

Li Jiandong couldn't help but ask.

"Chunming, you should be included in this trip to the countryside, right?"

Han Chunming sighed and said.
"Of course I am. I am not the only child in my family. My eldest brother is already working and will definitely stay in North City. My younger brother is still young, so there is no need to worry about him for now. I am the only one who is just the right age and I am unemployed. The street has been working on my family these days, but I will definitely not leave."

Although it is promoting rural labor in an all-round way.

But no one will be arrested just for not going to the countryside.

At most, they won’t be assigned jobs or given food quotas.

With a family like Han Chunming's, he certainly wouldn't have to worry about food and drink, and he wouldn't starve to death even if he didn't go to the countryside.

Of course, many children from leaders' families choose to go to the countryside just for the sake of their resumes.

After all, if you don’t support this kind of work, it will be difficult to make progress in the future.

Han Chunming doesn't have to worry about these things. He has never thought about a career in politics. All his attention is focused on collecting antiques.

There are so many antiques in the North City, even if you put all the other places in the country together.

Therefore, Han Chunming would not leave Beicheng no matter what.

Li Jiandong also understood what Han Chunming meant.

However, this kind of thing.

If Han Chunming refuses to cooperate, it will have a certain impact on his family.

It may even hinder his father's progress.

So Li Jiandong said earnestly.

"Chunming, I advise you to think twice about this matter. Even if you really want to stay in Beicheng, it doesn't matter. Hurry up and separate the family from your parents first, so as not to implicate them."

Han Chunming sighed and said.

"Master, I understand what you said, but it's not that easy. If I had worked before, I could register my household registration in the factory. Now, because of the rural relocation, I can't even register my household registration in the factory, unless I can find a partner to marry in a short period of time. However, you also know that I am a person who never wants to settle. I can't just find someone to marry, right?"

Li Jiandong nodded, this is indeed a problem.

at this time.

There was a sudden knock on the door, followed by a pleasant female voice.
"Hello, is Director Li home?"

Li Jiandong and Han Chunming were standing in the front yard.

Hearing the sound coming from the side, he turned around and saw Yu Haitang sticking her head in the door.

Li Jiandong asked in surprise.

"Yu Haitang, why are you here?"

When Yu Haitang saw Li Jiandong, she said nervously, "Director Li, I'm here to ask you for a favor."

Yu Haitang walked forward a few steps and spoke to Li Jiandong while standing in the yard.

"Director Li, you know my family's situation. I was still young when my sister got married, so my household registration was also registered with my sister and my brother-in-law. Because of this, I also have to go to the countryside with her. I want to ask you for help. Please talk to Director He for me. Ask him to help me transfer my household registration back to my parents' place, so that I don't have to go to the countryside. Moreover, I can apply for a work station by myself. At that time, can temporary workers also be converted to regular employees?"

If Yu Haitang and Yu Li separated.

Then she is alone in her household.

According to the existing rules, even if there is only one person in a household, he or she can be assigned a workstation.

The reason why Yu Haitang never did this before.

The main reason is that she feels that Li Jiandong is above her.

To her, temporary workers and regular workers are almost the same.

If your household registration is kept in Courtyard No. 40, you will get more benefits.

If we move back to Qianmen Street, there may be fewer benefits.

For example, the rewards for the advanced compound, the dormitories in the tavern, and the benefits provided to the residents of Courtyard 40. These things may not seem like much, but for ordinary people, they are also very considerable.

I just didn't expect to have to go to the countryside to work.

She was almost forced to give up all the benefits she had gained before, and even had to pay a lot more.

Li Jiandong also frowned when he heard this.

He had heard too many people come to him recently to talk about going to the countryside to work and study.

However, this matter was really difficult to deal with, and he was powerless to do anything.

Although Yu Haitang came to him this time not to go to the countryside, but to get a household registration.

But it's the same principle.

If Li Jiandong agreed to him, it would cause trouble for Sha Zhu.

After all, Shazhu is now the street director.

It is already very difficult to promote work in rural areas, if Yu Haitang was given this precedent.

If other people on the street follow suit, we will be completely out of control.

So, Li Jiandong thought about it and said.

"Haitang, your situation may be a little difficult. Even if Zhuzi is willing to let you go, Qianmen Street may not be able to accept you. I have been dealing with such matters these past two days, and I have seen several people in your situation. If you really want to stay in North City, I am afraid there are only two ways to go."

"Or you can just be like Chunming, giving up everything and becoming a street urchin, where no one can do anything to you.

If you want to continue working, find a man and marry him.

You've been working for such a long time, and you haven't met the right one?"

"As long as you get married, you can naturally separate from your sister's family. At least at this stage, other methods of separation are unlikely except for marriage."

When Li Jiandong said this, he also glanced at Han Chunming next to him.

I thought, is this fate?

Just now he suggested that Han Chunming find a wife and move away from his family.

Unexpectedly, Yu Haitang also came in the blink of an eye. If I want to stay in Beicheng, the best way is to find my other half.

When Li Jiandong looked at Han Chunming.

I noticed that there was light in Han Chunming's eyes.

Although Han Chunming had been to Courtyard No. 40 several times before, he had never met Yu Haitang by chance.

Today is the first time the two have met face to face.

At first glance, Han Chunming was even more attracted by Yu Haitang's beauty.

However, Yu Haitang was not attracted by Han Chunming, who had ordinary appearance.

At this moment, hearing Li Jiandong's words, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Director Li, is there no other way? Even if you want to get married, please give me some time. This is a major event in life. How can you make such a hasty decision?"

Li Jiandong shook his head and said.

"I'm afraid there's no time for that. Now everywhere is pushing for rural labor. You have to make a decision as soon as possible. If you keep putting it off, I'm afraid that by then, even if you get married, we won't be able to move your household registration out."

After hearing what Li Jiandong said, Yu Haitang was completely desperate.

She didn't want to leave North City.

However, she was not mentally prepared to suddenly find a man to marry.

The key is that Yu Haitang is arrogant.

There have been many people pursuing her since she was in school, so her standards are very high, and many outstanding men are not in her eyes.

Now suddenly she is asked to find someone to marry, which really puts her in a difficult position.

But what if you don’t get married?

Just as Li Jiandong said, now because of the pressure of going to the countryside, even if Sha Zhu is willing to move her household registration out, Qianmen Street is not willing to accept her.

After all, once she is accepted, she will have to be assigned a job.

There isn't much work on any street.

"Director Li, I understand. Sorry to bother you. I'll go back first."

Yu Haitang said with some despair.

It seems that she needs to think carefully about who to marry when she returns.

At this time Han Chunming suddenly spoke.

"Your name is Yu Haitang, right? I'm Master's apprentice, Han Chunming. It's getting late now, and it's not safe for a girl like you to walk at night. How about I give you a ride?"

Han Chunming has taken a fancy to Yu Haitang.

Take the initiative to ask to take someone home.

Li Jiandong's mouth curled up, and he knew that Han Chunming might be interested in Haitang.

Now it seems that is indeed the case.

However, this is all good for them.

Although Han Chunming does not need to work, it will be beneficial for his parents if he can stay in Beicheng with a normal identity.

If Yu Haitang can get together with Han Chunming, her work and household registration problems will be solved.

This can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Good for both of them.

"Yes, Haitang, it's getting late. Let Chunming take you there."

Li Jiandong also assisted from the side.

They are all people around him, and he hopes that both children can get better.

Yu Haitang only then looked at Han Chunming beside him.

Han Chunming had been to Courtyard No. 40 before when he became an apprentice.

Yu Haitang had also seen him from a distance.

However, because Han Chunming did not have a formal job, people in Yard 40 did not have a very high opinion of him, and Yu Haitang never paid special attention to him.

However, what Li Jiandong and Han Chunming said is very right.

It's not peaceful outside these days.

It is easy for a girl to get into trouble when she rides a bike home alone in the middle of the night and passes through remote places.

Especially Yu Haitang, she is so beautiful.
If you really run into a bad guy, you're really doomed.

No matter what kind of person Han Chunming is, at least he is Li Jiandong's apprentice.

Let him take me there, and I can rest assured about his safety.

So Yu Haitang nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Master Han."

Han Chunming said with a smile.

"No problem. I just had a meal and haven't taken a walk yet. I'll just ride my bike to digest the food."

Han Chunming is better at speaking.

In fact, he didn't eat at all.

I said this just to make my behavior seem more normal.

Although he did have a crush on Yu Haitang, he thought she was incredibly beautiful at first sight.

But he didn't really want to marry her right away.

After all, when it comes to marriage, one must be cautious. It’s not enough for a woman to just be pretty, one also has to consider the other person’s character.

Han Chunming knew that the other party was anxious to find a partner.

So he took the initiative because he wanted to get to know each other as quickly as possible. If they were really suitable, it wouldn't be impossible to marry her.

Yu Haitang didn't know that someone was already targeting her.

Her mind is now full of thoughts about those outstanding boys she had met before.

Who should I choose to be my other half?

No matter what, she was bound to stay in North City.

Han Chunming and Yu Haitang left.

At this time, Ding Qiunan had already prepared the meal.

Li Jiandong, Ding Qiunan, and their child Ding Niandong sat together, eating and chatting.

Ding Qiunan asked about some matters concerning Li Jiandong's work. In this respect, he was different from Qin Huairu, because Ding Qiunan also worked in the steel factory, so she had some understanding about Li Jiandong's work.

The two also have common topics at work.

Since Qin Huairu had never worked before, she knew nothing about Li Jiandong's daily work and could only be considerate and caring towards him in life.

These two women both care about Li Jiandong in their own way.

Each has it's own benefits.

In the next few days, the trend of going to the countryside to work became more and more popular.

The first batch of people who went to the countryside to work have been counted and have left.

However, this is just the beginning.

Next, half of the people in North City will leave.

There is now a panic in Yard 40, and more than a dozen children who have reached the age of discharge are to be sent out.

Among them are Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu from Liu Haizhong's family.

Liu Guangtian was already quite old, but because he was rather incompetent, Liu Haizhong didn't care about him and didn't even arrange a proper job for him.

This has resulted in him being single at the age of 25.

Since he did not separate from Liu Haizhong, he would naturally be included in the list.

In addition, Jia Dongxu's son is very good.

Yan Bugui's son Yan Jiekuang and daughter Yan Jiedi were also on the list of people going to the countryside.

And rainwater is also on this list.

Because of Li Jiandong's intervention, He Daqing did not go with Bai Guafu to defend the city, so He Yushui did not separate from He Daqing.

Her job is a temporary one, just like Yu Haitang's.

Later, after He Daqing married Xu Huizhen, they had two children.

The He family now has 4 children.

After Sha Zhu got married, he and Chen Xueru formed a new family. Of the three remaining children, two must be arranged away.

He Yushui is old enough.

He will definitely be the first one to be arranged to leave.

Fortunately, He Yushui found a partner who is a policeman. As long as the two of them get married and move their household registration out, they naturally won’t have to leave North City.

Many people are doing this now, getting married and separating in order to stay in the North City.

That's what He Yushui intended to do.

Before getting married, she specially found Yu Haitang and discussed this matter with him.

When Yu Haitang saw that Yu Shui was also going to get married in order to stay in Beicheng, her resistance to getting married and staying in Beicheng was reduced a lot, and she started looking for her other half more attentively.

But she hadn't found a partner in advance.

If I suddenly want to look for one now, there aren't so many good men at the moment.

At this time, Han Chunming had also finished examining her.

Although Yu Haitang is a woman with a bit of a temper, her character is at least not bad, and she is indeed beautiful.

Han Chunming was attracted to her anyway.

So, I found an opportunity to confess my feelings to her.

Yu Haitang is really anxious to get married now, although she is a little bothered by the fact that Han Chunming has no job.

However, when he learned that Han Chunming's family was also a leader and that Han Chunming was the leader of a ragtag gang, he could earn several thousand yuan a year just by picking up rags.

This income is much more than what she earns as a worker.

Her monthly salary in the Propaganda Department was only a dozen yuan.

It’s less than 400 yuan a year.

Han Chunming's income is more than ten times hers.

So, after careful consideration, Yu Haitang agreed to Han Chunming's confession.

It may be too late to hold a wedding now.

Therefore, Yu Haitang, Han Chunming, He Yushui and his police officer partner all went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register in advance.

As long as you register, you can split up the family. After splitting up the family, you can have your own job and stay in North City.

Some people go to great lengths to stay in North City.

Others want to go outside.

This person is Xu Damao.

Xu Damao’s specialty is virtual farm.

His agricultural products can be cultivated in virtual space.

But virtual space is virtual after all, and the agricultural products cultivated there are all under ideal conditions. If you want to replicate them in the real world, you must find the same conditions as in the virtual space.

Over the past year, Xu Damao has conducted many experiments.

The taste of hybrid rice produced in the virtual farm is indeed very different from that in reality.

Xu Damao found many reasons.

Finally, it was determined that it was related to soil nutrition.

The land in the north city is not suitable for growing rice.

Although hybrid rice yields have indeed increased.

But the taste and texture are indeed far worse than ordinary rice.

If you really want to create a flavorful, high-yield hybrid rice.

Maybe we need to go to some places with more fertile soil to conduct experiments.

For example, Jilin.

The black soil there is very suitable for growing rice. Although the rice there is only one harvest a year and the production cycle is very long, the rice produced there tastes much better than that produced in other places.

So Xu Damao found Lou Xiao'e and told her about it.
Lou Xiao'e was surprised by this.

"Da Mao, what are you talking about? Everyone else wants to stay in Beicheng, so why do you want to leave? Haven't you heard that those who went to the countryside may not be able to come back."

This is also one of the reasons why other people are reluctant to go to the countryside.

If you just go abroad to study for a few years and then come back, many people may not be too resistant.

But the key is that once you go out, you can’t come back.

Who doesn’t know that North City is good?
Who doesn’t want to stay in North City and be a North City person?

But except for the families of leaders, who can find a way back after they go out, ordinary people will really be left outside after they go out.

Even during the Chinese New Year and other holidays, it is not easy to come back.

Not to mention moving the entire household registration back.

Xu Damao certainly knew this, but he still wanted to go to Jilin.

"Moth, don't worry, I'm different from others."

"Besides, everyone in our institute is going to Jilin and Liaoning together this time. With Master building good relationships for me, we will definitely be able to come back by then. My hybrid rice cultivation has reached a critical stage, and now all I need is a piece of good land. If I'm lucky, hybrid rice will be fully cultivated next year, and then I can come back with new achievements."

Xu Damao was a little excited.

After all, among his special skills, he has already perfectly developed hybrid rice.

Not only does it have a high yield, but it also has a good texture and taste.

Once replicated in reality.

It can completely solve our eating problem.

"Then I'll go with you."

Lou Xiao'e knew that she could not convince Xu Damao, but she could accompany Xu Damao to Jilin and Liaoning.

Although she also likes to stay in North City.

But, to her, her man is more important.

However, Xu Damao shook his head and said.

"Wife, you can't go with me. You have to stay at home to take care of the child. Our child will go to school soon. He has lived in the North City since he was a child. How can he adapt to the outside world?"

"Besides, I'm not going away this time. There's no need for us to go back and forth. You wait for me at home for a year. If everything goes well, I'll be back by this time next year."

"What if it doesn't go well?"

Lou Xiao'e asked.

She didn't know that Xu Damao had a unique skill.

My man has been focusing on hybrid rice for many years.

We have tried to improve the current hybrid rice, but have never been successful.

Who can guarantee that he will be successful after one year in Jilin?

If he fails in three to five years, should I wait for him for three to five years?

If I fail in my lifetime, does that mean we will never see each other again?
Although Lou Xiao'e didn't say it explicitly, she was indeed very worried about this.

If she could be with her man, she wouldn't mind living in Jilin or Liaoning. What she was most afraid of was that after Xu Damao left, he wouldn't be able to cultivate truly excellent hybrid rice for several years.

Wouldn't you be alone in the empty room every day then?
Xu Damao said with a slight smile.

"Wife, don't worry. I'm confident this time. I'll go for a year regardless of success or failure, right?"

He just wanted to experiment this time to see if he could replicate the results of his experiments in the virtual farm. Whether it succeeded or not was just a one-time opportunity.

So if it doesn't work out, he'll be back this time next year.

In fact, even if there was no Up to the Countryside Movement this time, Xu Damao also planned to go to Jilin and Liaoning on his own.

Seeing how confident he was, Lou Xiao'e felt embarrassed to criticize him.

Since he has already said that he will come back after a year even if he fails, then I only have to wait for him for a year at most.

Lou Xiao'e can still wait for this long.

So he sighed and said.

"Well, since you insist on going, I will wait for you for a year. After a year, you must come back no matter what."

"Don't worry, Moth. I'll miss you even when I'm away. I'll definitely be back in a year at most."

Xu Damao said seriously.

He is also a family man.

If it weren't for hybrid rice, he would not have been willing to leave his wife and children for such a long time.

Time quickly came to three days later.

The list of people from No. 40 courtyard who will go to the countryside has been finalized.

There are 12 young people in the hospital, including Xu Damao, a total of 13 people.

All went to Jilin together.

Then, the next step is for each customer to start preparing for their trip to Jilin.

Jia Dongxu called there. He is now the director of the Department of Energy, and the iron mines in Jilin and Liaoning are under his management.

Hu Haodang also sent a telegram to his family, asking them to check on the people in the courtyard from time to time.

Li Jiandong helped Xu Damao contact the agricultural research institute there.

After all, Xu Damao went there under the pretext of going to the countryside, and it was difficult for him to choose a place by himself once he got there.

After Li Jiandong helped him make the introduction, the agricultural research institute there could go find someone and transfer him to the institute to continue cultivating hybrid rice.

After everything is ready.

Everyone got on the train to Jilin.

(End of this chapter)