Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Husband and Wife United in Purpose

Tang Quantong handed her three work quotas, “One is the work quota for the transportation team you requested, another is for the machinery factory, and the last is for the food factory.”

He also handed Xu Qinghuan a pile of bills, “Here is two hundred yuan. It’s definitely not worth a full job’s pay, but times are tough everywhere. You’ve seen it, we can’t offer more.”

The two hundred yuan was also awarded in the name of the commune.

The county was somewhat displeased with Xu Qinghuan’s demand for such a high reward, not because they couldn’t afford it, but because it went against the original intention of serving the people.

It was a clear sign of ideological stagnation. For this, Tang Quantong was criticized and took the blame himself, though there was no need to mention this to Xu Qinghuan.

Xu Qinghuan had expected three work quotas. She asked for an extra one to allow room for negotiation. The two hundred yuan was a bonus, and she wasn’t ungrateful.

With the previous accounts settled, Tang Quantong began to focus on the drawings in Xu Qinghuan’s hand. “Xu Zhiqing, regarding the threshing machine, what are your requirements? Make them clear. If it’s like before, I can’t help you.”

Xu Qinghuan said, “I don’t plan to hand over the threshing machine to the organization.”

Tang Quantong was extremely shocked, “What did you say? You, young comrade, I meant to tell you before, this is complete ideological regression. Don’t you know your actions are very dangerous?”

Xu Qinghuan said, “Deputy Director Tang, please listen to me. The county doesn’t have a factory to produce harvesters at the moment. They are looking for mechanical factories to do the processing, and the production efficiency is very low. If we want to equip all the production teams, it might not even be possible by next year.”

Tang Quantong’s eyes widened. What Xu Qinghuan said did indeed reflect the problems they were currently facing.

“Deputy Director Tang, fortunately, this is the case. Otherwise, there would be strong opposition from the members. But those teams that received the harvesters must have faced resistance from the members. Not everyone supports the use of harvesters, do they?”

“How do you know?” Tang Quantong asked.

If it weren’t for the harvesters being used smoothly by the Shangjiang Team, he would have suspected there was a design flaw in the harvesters. Otherwise, why were the harvesters in other teams frequently breaking down?

Xu Qinghuan said, “Deputy Director Tang, any innovation will face opposition from the conservatives. This is an unchanging truth. Now, everyone relies on work points to eat. Without work, there are no work points. If the harvester takes away the members’ work points, how will they eat?”

Tang Quantong looked questioningly at Jiang Baohua, who turned away, avoiding his gaze.

Tang Quantong cursed inwardly, thinking ’old fox’, and asked, “Why didn’t the members of the Shangjiang Team oppose the two harvesters?”

Xu Qinghuan said, “This is what I wanted to discuss with you regarding the threshing machine. I plan to hand over the threshing machine drawings to the team and set up a threshing machine factory within the team, where the members can earn back their work points taken by the harvesters from another source.”

Tang Quantong’s eyes lit up as he glanced at Jiang Baohua.

Jiang Baohua was staring dumbfounded at Xu Qinghuan. How come he didn’t know about this? Was he still the team leader?

“Baohua, is this your decision?” Tang Quantong sensed something was amiss.

Jiang Xingye kicked his uncle, snapping Jiang Baohua back to his senses, “Ah, yes, yes, Deputy Director Tang, that’s our decision. Haha, it’s good that young people have ideas. We should support it.”

He shot a fierce look at Jiang Xingye and quietly lifted his leg to rub it.

That little rascal, trying to overthrow the throne?

Such thoughts, which could lead to capital punishment, he only dared to entertain in his mind.

Tang Quantong had no grounds for objection, “Xu Zhiqing, this is a good thing. The commune will do its utmost to support you. I look forward to seeing your success!”

Almost all teams were hesitant to accept young intellectuals. After all, for the production teams, young intellectuals didn’t work well but never lagged in eating. With limited grain, they were seen as a burden.

However, if everyone could be like Xu Qinghuan and truly contribute to rural production, what complaints could there be?

After sending Tang Quantong off, Jiang Baohua turned around and scolded Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye, “Do you still see me as the team leader, as your elder? Huh? Why can’t you talk to me first?”

“Today, I was quick to react. What if I hadn’t? I’d have been laughed at.”

Seeing Jiang Baohua’s aggrieved appearance, Xu Qinghuan, for some reason, felt like laughing.

Jiang Xingye, on the other hand, remained expressionless, “Laugh all you want, old man, what’s there to fear?”

Jiang Baohua was furious, “Am I worthless because I’m old? You little brat, how can you talk like that?”

Jiang Xingye said, “Are we opening the factory or not? Give a definite answer. If not, then forget it!”

He originally wanted to open a furniture factory, as he didn’t want his fiancée to be too exhausted. Starting a factory isn’t easy.

“Can I refuse?” Jiang Baohua replied irritably. He tapped his pipe, squinted his eyes, and took a deep puff, feeling quite pleased.

Previously, Xu Zhiqing had suggested opening a clothing factory, and Xiao Wu wanted a furniture factory. Now there was talk of a threshing machine factory. Jiang Baohua didn’t expect all three factories to succeed, but if even one did, he’d go down in history as a notable team leader.

Ha ha ha, Jiang Baohua laughed wildly in his heart.

Xu Qinghuan said, “Team Leader, I have two matters to discuss with you.”

Jiang Baohua said, “Go ahead, I’m listening!”

“First, regarding the threshing machine production, I think we can start this factory now. Deputy Director Tang has already agreed. I feel we should strike while the iron is hot and first settle the paperwork. Once the threshing machines are made, our team can use them first.”

Jiang Baohua didn’t expect everything to move so quickly, “Ah, this, this fast?”

Xu Qinghuan nodded, “You can also consider that it’s actually quite late now, and we might miss the production schedule.”

“Who do you think is suitable for this task?”

Xu Qinghuan looked at Jiang Xingye, “Let’s appoint Aye. Use someone familiar, not a stranger. He’s familiar with such matters, and I can easily communicate with him.”

Jiang Baohua couldn’t help but feel excited, “Xiao Wu, are you up to it?”

As a man, this question couldn’t be ignored. Jiang Xingye replied with a dark face, “If you can do it, you go ahead!”

In front of his nephew’s wife, Jiang Baohua didn’t want to be petty with this stubborn young man, “Since you say Xiao Wu is capable, then let Xiao Wu handle it. For the factory, I’ll handle the paperwork. As for personnel and methods, you and Xiao Wu can discuss.”

Jiang Xingye had no concrete plans yet, but Xu Qinghuan already had a clear idea.

“Secondly, I have three urban job quotas here. I intend to sell them. Does your family have such a need?”

Jiang Baohua’s heart skipped a beat. He looked at Xu Qinghuan in disbelief, “This…, a job like this, will cost a lot, won’t it?”

He had been pondering why Xu Zhiqing needed three jobs. If she kept one, gave one to Xiao Wu, there’d still be an extra.

The family did have some money. Now that the two younger sons had opportunities, if the eldest and second son also found their paths, the Jiang Family would experience a significant change!

He couldn’t believe such good fortune was falling their way, “Aren’t you planning to keep any for yourself, Xiao Wu? Aren’t you thinking of buying one?”

Jiang Xingye gave his uncle a sidelong glance, “Do I need to buy one?”

Although he didn’t need it, if he did, he wouldn’t take it for free and would surely pay his fiancée.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep