Reborn in the 60s and adopted

Chapter 189 Come and try the braised pork I made

What comes into view is a statistical report on the per capita income of each household in Jinshan Town last year.

Well, only more than 67% of households have an annual per capita income of less than RMB 60!

What is even more surprising is that nearly a quarter of households have an annual per capita income of less than 40 yuan!

However, in sharp contrast, the monthly income of families in the Bayi Production Brigade exceeded 60 yuan!

Looking at this data report showing such a huge gap, Tang Mei couldn't help but sigh: The gap between the rich and the poor is too big!

The total annual income of a family is less than 40 yuan, so how do they live? With such a question, Tang Mei couldn't wait to turn to the next page to continue reading.

Tang Mei was shocked by the grain production in Jinshan Town last year! According to statistics, the per capita yield per mu here was only 170 kilograms, and some even only harvested 30 to 50 kilograms.

Tang Mei simply couldn't imagine how many people would face starvation. For so many years, she had always thought that after the most difficult three years, other teams should be similar to their own team, but that was not the case...

When she turned to the next page, she saw that the population growth in the Bayi Brigade was the most significant, while the population in other production teams showed a decreasing trend year by year.

Does it mean that whether people have children depends on the family's economic situation? If they have money, they have children, but if they don't have money, they don't? Tang Mei couldn't help but sigh.

Recalling what was often reported on TV news in my previous life: population is an important cornerstone of a country's development.

However, looking at the demographic and economic status of their town, if this trend continues, the population will become increasingly sparse, so what development can this town have?

Suddenly, Tang Mei felt that the task was arduous and the road was long.

"Meimei, what's wrong with you? I heard you sighing and exclaiming from next door." Tang Yongli walked into the room in a hurry. Seeing his daughter sitting at the table in good health, the old father's heart was relieved a little.

"Dad, have you seen the report on the situation in Jinshan Town on the table?" Tang Mei was holding a few pieces of paper in her hand, trembling slightly.

Tang Yongli looked at his daughter, whose face was a little pale, with a smile on his face, and said softly, "I have seen it. What's the matter? My daughter has really grown up now. She has actually started to care about ordinary people."

"Oh, I really didn't expect that the conditions in Jinshan Town would be so bad!

I originally thought that other villages were similar to ours, but who knows, just looking at these data, there must be many people there who can’t even get enough food…”

Tang Mei felt as if she had sighed out all the sighs she hadn't taken in the past ten years in one breath.

"You silly girl, even if the sky really falls, don't you still have your dad to hold it up for you? And now your dad is in charge of financial affairs.

You must have a lot of wonderful ideas in your mind, tell daddy quickly and make our Meimei's frown smooth again, otherwise she won't be pretty with frowns."

Tang Yongli looked at Tang Mei lovingly, trying to comfort her.

What could Tang Mei do? Faced with her father's decision, she could only nod helplessly.

"Dad, after hearing what you said, do you have an idea? Do you know how to solve the current problem?" Tang Mei's mind suddenly flashed with the scene of growing mushrooms in their village back then.

At that time, my father didn't want to get involved, but when he saw the villagers starving and not even having enough food to eat, he couldn't bear it, so he ran around looking for fungus. Now, seeing my father so calm, Tang Mei knew that he must have an idea in his mind.

"I don't have any specific ideas yet. Just now your uncle Wang talked to me about the current situation of other villages. I plan to visit each village after I go there today to get a good understanding of the actual situation."

Tang Yongli talked about his next work plan. He wanted to visit other villages to see if there were other feasible development paths. If there were really no other options, maybe the entire Jinshan Town could grow mushrooms.

"Well, that's fine. Then Dad, you must bring me, your secretary, with you when you go to the countryside!" Tang Mei changed her worried expression. She wanted to learn about the life in other villages besides their brigade, and also wanted to see the actual situation with her own eyes.

"Okay, I will definitely bring my good daughter with me. Let's go and have dinner with Uncle Wang. He is still waiting in the office." Tang Yongli said.

The two of them went out together. Secretary Wang was already waiting at the door.

"How come you two masters have so much to talk about? Go away, Jiaojiao must be waiting for you at home anxiously." Secretary Wang scolded with a smile.

Tang Mei has been thinking only about going home these days and has forgotten that her best friend is still at home. It's time for her to report in the next two days. If she doesn't show up, she will probably be nagged by her again.

Tang Mei and her father followed Secretary Wang to Wang's house, a place she had visited many times since she was a child.

Before she even entered the door, Tang Mei was hugged by Wang Jiaojiao, who ran over and threw herself into her arms.

"You are such a heartless person. You haven't even mentioned coming to the town to see me for so many days. I'm about to report to the county. If I hadn't known today that it was your first day at work and I would definitely come, I would have rushed to your house to find you." Wang Jiaojiao shook Tang Mei's arm.

"I've been busy at home these days, so I came to see you. I'll live nearby from now on, and when you come back on vacation, we can play together again." Tang Mei looked at Wang Jiaojiao with a big laugh.

Wang Jiaojiao nodded and pulled Tang Mei into the house. "Come on, come in and try the delicious food I made today."

This morning, Wang Jiaojiao went to the supply and marketing cooperative to purchase after breakfast.

On the dining table was a large plate of attractively colored and fragrant braised pork, though it seemed that there was a bit too much soy sauce, which did not affect its deliciousness.

There are also refreshing and delicious shredded potatoes, nutritious egg soup, and fresh and smooth cold eggplant.

During this special period when supplies were scarce and everything had to be purchased with tickets, such dishes were considered quite sumptuous and were more than enough to entertain Tang Mei and her father.

"Come, try the braised pork I made myself!" Wang Jiaojiao picked up a piece of meat with a smile on her face and gently put it in Tang Mei's bowl. Then she stared at Tang Mei with expectant eyes, as if waiting for her high praise.

Under Wang Jiaojiao's gaze, Tang Mei carefully took a bite of the braised pork.

Although it was a bit greasy and had a little too much salt, it tasted pretty good overall.

After all, for this spoiled little princess, it is very rare to be able to achieve this level.

"Well, it's really delicious! If you put a little less salt, it would be even more perfect." Tang Mei said as she quickly took a few mouthfuls of rice.

Hearing Tang Mei's praise, Wang Jiaojiao was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth: "Haha, right? I also think that my cooking is very delicious! This is the first time for me to cook, and you are the only one who has this good fortune!"

She deliberately ignored Tang Mei's last words and happily showed off her cooking achievements to Tang Mei. At this moment, her heart was full of a sense of accomplishment and joy.

"Wow, I'm so lucky. Thank you Jiaojiao for thinking so highly of me and making delicious food for me. I'm so happy." Tang Mei said in a light tone with an exaggerated expression.

"Haha, of course it has to be me." Wang Jiaojiao said proudly.

The two fathers who doted on their daughters extremely listened happily to their two daughters praising each other, looked at each other, and started to eat happily.

After dinner, the two fathers went to the study to discuss something. The lively Wang Jiaojiao didn't want to be separated from Tang Mei.

She rolled her eyes, took Tang Mei's hand and said, "Meimei, let's go find Brother Jiang to ask for the key. I want to know where your new home is and find the way."

Tang Mei nodded happily. She was completely in the dark now, so it was good to have Jiaojiao with her.

After getting the key from Jiang Qing, Wang Jiaojiao knew the place herself, so she didn't ask Jiang Qing to go with her.

Hand in hand, the two of them strolled to the small green-tiled house that was just one door away from Wang Jiaojiao's house.

When they reached the gate of the courtyard, Wang Jiaojiao stopped and said to Tang Mei:

"Meimei, I know this family! They retired and moved away, but they kept the yard pretty nice.

Especially the old lady, she really likes to grow flowers. When I passed by here when I was a child, I could always see the flowers in the yard. They were so beautiful! Let’s go in and take a look.”

As she spoke, Wang Jiaojiao swung the key in her hand and it clicked into the keyhole. With a creaking sound, the old wooden door slowly opened.

The view inside the door appeared before my eyes - all kinds of flowers and plants were placed against the wall.

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