As time entered April, along with the vigorous public ownership transformation movement, the entire federation suddenly became noisy, as if it had been injected with adrenaline.
Compared with the slow and twists and turns overseas, the process in China is extremely fast. In less than a month, most private companies have completed equity changes.
On April 28, Zhou Jiangyu officially announced that the local public ownership transformation had been completed. The next work focus will be fully shifted to industrial integration, optimization of economic structure, and the launch of large-scale reconstruction work.
Taoyuan Special Economic Zone, the courtyard of the old Zhang family.
Zhang Hao's cell phone ringtone finally stopped.
In the past half month, he has answered an average of 20 to 30 phone calls every day, and sometimes chats for two or three hours. He is even busier than before he retired.
During breakfast time, Zhang Guoxin once again mentioned going fishing in Jing Lake.
This time, Zhang Hao didn’t delay any more and agreed on the spot: “Today happens to be Saturday, so it’s better to choose a different day. Let’s go after dinner later!”
"Yeah, great!"
Zhang Guoxin immediately cheered.
Little Fatty Tiger and others also looked excited.
Zhang Hao turned to look at the old lady: "Mom, do you want to go and relax together?"
"No need." Li Dajuan shook his head and couldn't help nagging: "Be sure to pay attention to safety and bring as many bodyguards as possible."
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
After Zhang Hao finished speaking, he looked at his wife.
Yang Huaqing also shook his head: "If there is no one at home, I won't go."
She has little interest in fishing, and her mother-in-law is too old and cannot live without people.
Zhang Hao nodded and looked at his mother-in-law again.
Kuang Wenhui waved her hand directly: "I'm not going either. Haoxuan and his wife are coming in a few days. I'll try to find time to look at more houses."
As expected, my son’s clothing company could not be saved, and it was severely damaged. In the end, it was only sold for 580 million, and the loss went to my grandma’s family.
"Really? Have they completed their immigration procedures? Do they need my help?"
Zhang Hao took the initiative to show concern.
"You don't need to worry, it's already done. I spent money to buy two places from India."
Kuang Wenhui shook his head.
Zhang Guodong couldn't help but asked curiously: "Grandma, how much did uncle spend to buy the quota?"
"It's extremely expensive. One quota costs 150 million. The money from selling the company is basically thrown in. If I had known it was so expensive, I should have let them come together." Kuang Wenhui regretted.
"150 million? Oh my god! Why don't you grab it?"
Zhang Guoliang exclaimed.
"It was all hype. At first I heard it only cost a few million. Later, as soon as the public ownership reform policy came out, the price immediately doubled several times. Then it went up more and more outrageously, and now it has become a sky-high price."
Kuang Wenhui said with a face filled with pain.
Zhang Hao quickly comforted him: "Mom, please be more open-minded. Money is an external possession. As long as you can buy an immigration quota, you won't be at a loss."
Once the "demonement" law is issued, all legal tender will be invalidated. Whether it is stored in a bank or piled in a safe, the result will be the same.
Li Dajuan helped persuade: "My mother-in-law, I feel more and more that the current situation is very similar to the civil war. Being rich is not necessarily a good thing. Safety and security are the most important. Do you think this is true?"
"I understand, I just feel a little reluctant to let go."
Kuang Wenhui forced a smile and said.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but hint: "Mom, money is worthless now. When Haoxuan and his wife get married, I suggest buying a more expensive house to preserve its value."
"Zhang Hao, speaking of this, I have something to ask you. Haoxuan and Nana are planning to divorce and buy three houses at once with my household registration. Do you think this is reliable?"
Kuang Wenhui took the opportunity to ask.
There happened to be three children in their family. Although little Beth was not her biological child, she couldn't be too partial.
"Divorce? Who initiated it first?"
Zhang Hao quickly asked.
If it was my brother-in-law who brought it up, there might be something fishy going on here.
Kuang Wenhui glanced at her grandchildren and replied in a low voice: "It was Nana's idea. Although little Beth is going to college outside, she will definitely move here after graduation, and a house must be prepared for her."
"Mom, girls will get married sooner or later, why buy so many houses?"
Yang Huaqing is naturally disgusted with this kind of thing.
Marriage is sacred, how could it be so ruined?
"Oh, it would be great if it is just like what you said. Today's young people are not willing to get married. At least they have a guarantee when buying a house."
Kuang Wenhui let out a long sigh.
"Forget it, they can leave if they want! Just don't let the lies come true." Yang Huaqing shook her head helplessly.
Zhang Guoliang said indifferently: "Mom, what is there to regret about this? It doesn't matter if we are really divorced, our life is our own, and happiness is the most important thing."
"Humph, you, and the third child, you two brothers are really not sensible at all. Sooner or later, your father and I will be pissed to death by you." Yang Huaqing said "angry".
"Ahem, okay, stop talking." Zhang Hao took a sip of rice porridge and casually advised: "Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Why bother with so much? You are asking for trouble."
For the sake of the two "quasi-daughter-in-laws", Yang Huaqing sighed secretly and did not continue to preach.
…
An hour and a half later, a large group of people from Lao Zhang's family finally arrived at Jing Lake.
Jinghu Lake is a semi-artificial lake with an area of more than 2,000 acres. The banks are covered with willow trees, and the most conspicuous one is an iron fence.
This is done not only for the safety of tourists, but also to protect water sources.
If you want to fish, you can only go to specific fishing spots.
Since today is the weekend, there are a lot of people fishing and all fishing spots are basically occupied.
Seeing this, Zhang Guoxin immediately said anxiously: "Dad? I can't find a place at all, what should I do?"
"Lang Zao, who told you not to do your work in advance? Your trip will be in vain. Let's try to leave as early as possible next time." Zhang Hao was also disappointed.
"Dad, can you call me and ask?"
Zhang Guoxin said unwillingly.
Zhang Hao said angrily: "Don't be ridiculous, your dad and I are so worthless?"
Zhang Guoxin pouted her mouth and looked unhappy.
Little Fatty Tiger and others also lowered their heads.
Zhang Guoliang's head turned and he quickly thought of a way: "Little sister, I have thought of a way."
"What can I do?" Zhang Guoxin's eyes lit up.
"It's up to me." Zhang Guoliang did not answer directly, but turned and walked towards the nearest fishing spot.
Five minutes later, the people at the fishing spot began to collect their poles and seemed to be preparing to leave.
When everyone was gone, Zhang Guoxin rushed over with a fishing rod on his back and a fishing net in his hand.
"Fourth brother, how did you do it?"
Zhang Guoliang showed the wallet in his hand and said with a proud face: "Learn a little, money can make all the difference."
"Oh, why didn't I think of such a simple method?"
Zhang Guoxin said annoyed.
Zhang Hao came over and asked: "How much did it cost?"
"It's not expensive, two thousand per person."
"Brother-in-law, two thousand is not expensive, right?"
Little Fat Tiger said in surprise.
You know, his current pocket money is only seven to eight hundred yuan a month. If fishing was really so profitable, he would have been squeezed out of his head.
"I just asked, if these people are very lucky, they can catch one to two pounds of fish a day, which is almost two thousand yuan. It's not sincere.
By the way, you also need to apply for a fishing license when fishing. If you don’t have a license, you can go to the lake management office to apply for a temporary license. Each person will have to pay two hundred yuan each time.”
"Fourth brother, don't worry. I have already applied for a fishing license. Everyone in our family has a copy."
After Zhang Guoxin finished speaking, he took out a large number of fishing licenses from his backpack.
Zhang Guoliang took it over and saw that the so-called fishing license was very similar to an ID card. The name of the cardholder and the ID number were printed on the front of the fishing license.
On the back are fishing precautions.
Among them, the first one is to protect water sources. Pollution of water sources is strictly prohibited. In serious cases, people may even be sentenced to prison terms ranging from three to twenty years.
“Is it easy to apply for a fishing license?”
"It's not difficult to apply, as long as the application is basically passed." Zhang Guoxin paused, and then changed the topic: "However, although fishing is free, the registration fee is very expensive, each fishing license costs 10,000 yuan, and
Fishing licenses can easily be confiscated and need to be reissued, and the reissue fee is ten times the registration fee.”
"Good guy, are you so poor that you are crazy? You are really trying your best to make money."
Zhang Guoxin shrugged: "Fourth brother, you are wrong. If there was no fishing license, I believe the number of fishermen would have been hundreds of times more. After all, fish is also meat, and it is not cheap at all."
"It's too much trouble. It's better to charge per person!" Zhang Guoliang shook his head gently.
"Hey, it's actually more than that! In addition to the registration fee, you are not allowed to bring your own bait. You need to purchase specific bait. Violators will be fined 5,000."
Zhang Guoxin added.
Zhang Hao sighed after hearing this and put back the bait he had just taken out.
Zhang Guoliang asked curiously: "Where can I buy fishing bait?"
Zhang Guoxin pointed to the inspector not far away:
"Just buy it from them."
Zhang Guoliang nodded, then walked quickly to a patrol member and bought ten pieces of bait.
"One portion is two hundred, and ten portions are exactly two thousand."
"What kind of bait is so expensive?"
Zhang Guoliang asked while taking out the money.
The patrolman did not hide anything and simply said: "The ones used to make nests are actually ordinary fish food. As for the bait used for fishing, there are only earthworms."
"Can I take fish food home?"
"Yes, yes, but let me tell you first. There are many harmful substances in fish food. Eating it can cause diarrhea and may even cause food poisoning. We do not take any responsibility. We must watch out for children."
"I understand, thank you for reminding me."
…
"Dad, this is fishing bait."
Zhang Hao took the bait and casually ordered: "When fishing later, remember to pay more attention, especially the small ones. You must watch them."
"Dad, don't worry!"
Zhang Guoliang patted his chest and assured.
The cubs of Lao Zhang's family are very experienced in fishing. Even the smallest one, Tinker Bell, does not need anyone to teach him. He can string the bait skillfully by himself.
Soon, fishing started.
The fish in Jinghu Lake were indeed difficult to catch, and it took more than half an hour before I finally caught a catch.
The little fat tiger was lucky and caught a palm-sized crucian carp. Seeing the adoring eyes of his younger brothers and sisters, he felt extremely proud.
After a while, Zhang Hao also had something to gain. He caught a finger-long miscellaneous fish with a pointed mouth. It was hard to tell what kind it was.
Then until noon, there was no more harvest.
During lunch time, Zhang Hao cooked himself and cooked a small pot of fish soup using the two small fish he caught in the morning.
Fortunately, I brought enough dry food, otherwise I would have had to go home early.
Zhang Guoxin complained while gnawing bread: "Dad, there are too few fish here. I haven't caught even a hair all morning. It's so boring."
"Fishing requires patience. It will probably be better in the afternoon." Zhang Hao reassured casually.
"It must be Tinkerbell and the others who are too noisy. If I had known better, I wouldn't have brought them out."
Zhang Guoxin said with a bitter face.
The children couldn't sit still at all. After fishing for more than ten minutes, they lost their patience. Sometimes they chatted around the adults, and sometimes they started playing games.
The little fat tiger took a sip of the weak fish soup and couldn't help but show off: "Sister-in-law, don't blame others for your poor skills. Didn't grandpa and I catch fish?"
"If you have the ability, would you like to catch a big one this afternoon?"
Zhang Guoxin said directly.
"Okay, shall we make a bet?"
The little chubby tiger-chested guy has a lot of success.
"Just bet, what do you want to bet on?"
"How about just betting on housework for a week?"
"Deal." Zhang Guoxin said cheerfully, "But the big fish I'm talking about must be more than two kilograms. If you lose one or two kilograms, you will lose."
Before coming here, she checked the relevant information online. Jing Lake fished regularly every year. The number of big fish was very rare. The highest fishing record was only six pounds, which was incomparable with sea fishing.
"No problem, two pounds is two pounds."
The little fat tiger was probably overconfident, and there was no hesitation on his face.
After lunch, we continued fishing.
There were more people in the afternoon than in the morning. At the fishing spot in Zhang Hao, a few little guys went on strike and the seats were vacated, so several new fishing friends came.
Zhang Hao didn't deliberately wear a mask, so he was recognized as soon as he met.
"Are you Consul Zhang?"
"I've retired, everyone can just call me Lao Zhang." Zhang Hao corrected him tirelessly.
These guys seem to be older than him, so it would be most appropriate to call them "Lao Zhang".
"Well, I have long heard that you have settled in our special zone. I didn't expect to meet you so soon."
"It's indeed quite fate."
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded, then asked about the work of the people in front of him.
"Lao Zhang, we are all employees of Huajian Company and we just retired this month."
After that, everyone introduced themselves.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but asked curiously: "Old Bao, judging from your age, you should not have reached retirement age yet? Why did you retire early?"
In order to reduce the pressure on pensions, the local retirement age is 72 years old for men and 70 years old for women, which is much higher than the retirement age before the Yellowstone volcano erupted.
The old boss sighed and explained with a wry smile: "Isn't the higher ups engaged in public ownership transformation? We, Huajian, are not immune. After the company was acquired, many old employees were laid off this time in order to make room for young people."