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Like a Flowing River
~ Episode 9 ~
Dongbao.
Do you know that
from now on, you're the person that's the closest with me.
I know that you will treat me right.
And I will also treat you right.
When I woke up in the morning, I was thinking...
From now on,
my life will be different than before.
At Xiaoleijia, I will live a really good life.
No one will dare bully me.
I want to wake up each morning
to give you and me
the prettiest and cleanest clothes.
Keep on talking.
I already thought of many things since I woke up anyways.
Every night I am going to wait until you come home,
before I go to sleep.
Before sleeping, I will say many words to you.
In the morning when I will wake up, I will also talk a lot.
Anyways, I will make the house super comfortable.
I will also teach the rest of the XIaoleijia Brigade how to raise long-haired rabbits.
Dongbao, Xiao Ping, stop sleeping!
Get up! It's time to get up and eat breakfast!
No, mom, why are you yelling?
You're shouting can be heard in the whole village!
I'm going to sleep some more.
- Ping Ping. - Yes?
This is our Xiaoleijia's ancestral mounds.
When anyone dies in our village, they would get buried here.
The dead wives of Xiaoleijia men would also be buried here.
Over there is my great grandfather and great grandmother.
Over here is my grandfather and grandmother.
This is our father.
Other than the times when I was in the army,
when I have free time, I will come here to stay for a bit.
Xiaoleijia was very poor when I was young.
We had to eat sweet potatoes so often that it made me wanted to throw up.
During those times, I would run over here and tell my father
that I want to eat white rice. I want to become a soldier.
Afterwards, I really went and joined the army,
became a soldier, and I got to eat white rice.
Then after,
I started to think that I want to eat white rice every day
and I want to excel in the army. But never thought that
after I became the platoon leader,
I had to take an exam to get into the military academy to get promoted.
And of course, I didn't pass because I was uneducated.
So I came back home to become a farmer.
Coming back here is not too bad.
Didn't you still get to eat white rice?
Yes, you are right.
I came here today
to tell my great grandfather, great grandmother, grandfather, grandmother,
and my father that I'd married a good woman.
Ping Ping is like a fairy.
Our whole family has lucked out
for her to get married to me.
I must treat her well.
I must provide her with a good life.
I must not have her feel mistreated for even one bit.
Also, I would also want the Xiaoleijia Brigade to live a good life.
I want to make the life in Xiaoleijia Brigade better than those from the city.
English is the current standard language in the world.
From an international point of view, the number of people who speaks English
has already surpassed any other language spoken in the world.
There are more than a dozen of countries whose first language is English.
There are more than 40 countries where English is one of the official languages.
One third of the world's population,
that is over 2 billion people, are speaking English.
Our country is currently learning the advanced technology and experiences of other countries.
If we don't understand English,
then there will be no way to communicate, exchange ideas, and learn from others.
I can say, there can only be benefits in learning English.
Not only can it open up our perspectives,
it can also become a tool for advancing our country.
Okay, this period is over.
- Teacher Song. - Teacher Mo.
The school has started providing English class this semester
and many students were hesitant to take it.
But after listening to what you've said today, it's also making me want to learn it.
It was only when I encountered new problems during the new semester
that I realized the importance of learning English.
Very good.
Teacher Mo, please come over here for a moment.
Excuse me for a while.
Yes, just go.
Have a coke and a smile.
What?
Coke. It's a type of soda.
My grandfather brought four cans from United States.
It tastes really good. I saved this last can and couldn't bear to drink it.
I especially saved it for you. Aren't I a good friend, Comrade?
Thank you.
What is this taste. It's a bit weird.
Taste of smile.
Smile?
It must be a weird smile.
But thank you.
My grandfather said this is how they advertised it.
Did you bring the goose hair and chicken hair I told you about?
Yes, I brought it.
Liang Sishen.
Was your grandfather happy when he saw you?
My maternal grandfather and grandmother cried
when they saw me and my mom. It was awkward
and I could only cry with them.
My paternal grandmother used to complain that my mother is not good enough.
Now good, she can't complain about that now.
Even the County Committee Secretary went to meet my maternal grandparents when they got here.
See if they dare to look down on me and my mom ever again.
As you can see, my summer was very fulfilling.
Did it feel like you got to let out the frustrations that had been bottled up for many years?
Not really.
My mom said to not just remember people's mistakes
because you are only punishing yourself this way.
Your mother is right.
Are you going to stop pretending to be a bad student from now on?
Mr. Song, my mom said we need to hurry up with the application for the passport
because she plans to send me to study abroad at my grandfather's place.
I also want to go to the US to have fun,
but I also don't want to leave my father and mother behind.
Mr. Song, can't you give me some advice?
My parents said that it will all still depend on my decision,
because they also don't want to be separated from me.
If it were me, I would choose to study abroad.
Why? Can you explain your reasons to me?
I was born and raised in a peasant village.
The first time I stepped inside a train,
it was as if I stepped into another world.
In this provincial capital,
I got to see many things that I have never seen
nor even imagined.
Do you know how profound that experience is?
I felt as if my perspective has widen in a flash.
My knowledge and way of thinking also broadened with it.
It feels as if my whole being became more complete.
I was grateful to have the chance
to go to school in a big city.
And I think that me going from my hometown to the big city
is comparable to you going from the city to study abroad.
It could become a meaningful experience to your growth as a person.
Do you understand me?
I could only understand half of it.
Mr. Song,
if I were to study abroad, will I become smarter and more influential?
Yes, you will.
Modern people like us were able to look farther ahead
by standing on the shoulders of giants like Copernicus and Newton.
If you study hard in United States,
you will also be standing on the shoulders of those giants
and your heart will also become stronger.
Okay, I will go and surpass Mr. Song.
You want to surpass me?
Okay, should we have a competition?
Fine, just don't lose to me when the time comes.
It's a deal.
It's a deal, Comrade.
Then I will wait until you come back from your studies.
Of course, that is if we can meet again in the future.
We surely will, Mr. Song.
Ping Ping!
How about another bag? Is this enough?
It's enough. It's only for my mom and dad. They can't have that much.
They won't finish this single bag of rice until next year.
This is great.
When Xiao Hui returns for winter vacation, he'll be able to eat our village's good quality rice.
I must do good in pleasing my brother-in-law.
What pleasing? That doesn't sound right.
Why not? He's your little brother.
Shouldn't I treat him good?
Come, get on. I'll Take you. Let's go.
No. No need. I'll ride my own bike.
I can't bear to let you ride that far.
Moreover, if your parents see us, they might think that I don't care about you.
- My parents won't think that way. - Sit.
You're so naughty.
Dongbao! Xiao Ping!
Are you coming home to eat for dinner?
We won't anymore. Mom, you just prepare for your own.
- Xiao Ping. - Yes.
- Say hello to your parents for me. - Okay.
Mom, I've prepared the rabbit feeds.
Just feed them according to the usual three meals.
Don't worry. Seeing you feed those rabbit for a long time, how can I still not know how?
Go now.
Okay. We'll get going.
Slow down in riding your bikes.
Slowly.
Wife, get off your bike.
Slowly.
Okay. Let's go.
Brother Zhongfu.
Visiting your in-laws?
When will I be able to attend your wedding?
Don't let those young ones catch up with you.
I'm not rushing about this matter.
Sister-in-law, for the latest rice harvest,
it's best for cooking porridge. I just cooked one last night.
Upon lifting the lid, you'll see a layer of rice oil. Cover the lid and lower the stove's fire,
and you'll be able to smell the fragrance through the lid.
Brother Zhongfu, Dongbao said that it is all thanks to a skilled farmer like you
that the rice production of our village is so high.
Being someone from the province, farming is our innate duty.
Okay already. Let's go.
Hey, Dongbao. I need to tell you something.
You have a favor to ask?
How did you know?
Usually, you were a wuss.
But today, I bet you were wandering by the riverside to come across me on purpose.
You think i can't see your trick of breaking the ice by teaching my wife how to cook congee?
Dongbao, you saw through me. Let me be frank.
I want to contract these pits.
What for?
Don't ask about that first. I want to tell you
that I want to contract these pits where you once dug earth from for 5 years.
How much will that be?
How can i calculate the price if you don't tell me what's it for?
It's not that I don't want to tell. I haven't figured it out yet.
I want to do fish farming.
But you know, I don't have that experience.
I don't know if I can make it or not.
You can do it.
Uncle!
You are so good at farming. You can definitely figure out how to do fishery.
You really think I can do it?
Worse case scenario, I will take you to the county's agricultural section.
Get some guidance from those technical staff.
Right. You are well liked by County Governor Xu.
Don't talk those nonsense.
My wife is waiting for me. Let's call it a deal.
Wait. Don't go. We haven't settle on the contract price.
Why you are so rush, this is not like you.
I'm the money collector and I'm not even pushing. Why are you so hurry?
Let's be clear.
Let's sign the contract. I can go ahead to start the business only if I get a contract.
Zhongfu.
Raising fishes is different from land farming. You don't expect a harvest within the same year.
Once you put those baby fishes into the pond,
it will take at least two or three years to start making some money.
It won't take that long. I've inquired about it.
Bighead fish and silver carp can grow fast.
They will be harvest size in just about one and half to two years.
You have done your research.
Then why were you playing dumb and telling me you don't know if you can make it or not?
It's a different story between knowing how and finally working things out.
Well, anyway.
You can't see any money back until after one and half year.
You can give me the payment for contract after two years.
- Sounds good? - Okay.
We can sign the contract first. When you start making money,
give 60% of the profit to the brigade as contract payment.
- Is that okay? - Okay. Okay.
It's a deal then.
I-I-I should be taking 60%.
You...You give out 40%
to the brigade as contract payment.
- Is that okay? - Okay.
Look how shrewd you are.
I'm gonna bounce. My wife is waiting.
You must have gone impatient in waiting for me.
What's the matter? Are you upset?
No, I'm not.
I just came across Old Secretary.
What's up with him?
Dongbao, did I do something wrong
that made him unhappy?
That's not possible. You're educated and sensible.
You also taught the women how to raise rabbits.
Everyone in town likes you.
Old Secretary also speaks highly of you.
What's really going on?
I said hi to Uncle just now.
He didn't respond. It seems like he's very upset.
Leave him alone.
Wait for me here.
Can you focus on the riding? You are not yourself.
My heart will ache badly if you fell down from your bike.
Dongbao. I gave it another thought.
Did you offend Uncle?
Me?
That's more impossible. Why are you still thinking about it?
I'm already up to my neck in work. How would he pick on me?
Well, I feel something is not right anyway.
How about this? Go back and see Uncle.
Chat with him. Okay?
Okay, once we are back.
Dad, Mom!
Dad, Mom, we are home!
Why do you come back so late?
What is that?
Mom, our home grown rice.
Brought some so you two can have a taste.
What a heavy bag. Don't you bring this too much next time.
You're here, Dongbao.
Mom, don't worry. I have the strength.
I originally told Ping Ping to not ride her bike and I'll just carry her on mine.
She got embarrassed and won't let me.
- Let's eat - Let's eat. Let's eat.
Let me do it, mom. Let me.
Dad, has Xiao Lei written to the house recently?
He did. But quite strange.
He never asked about you two in his letter.
Husband!
Dad, don't you worry about it. These two siblings write each other a letter per week.
What our family is like, Xiao Hui knows it all.
That explains it.
You guys are probably starving, right?
I already finished making the meal. We'll start eating soon.
Mom, let me.
Come here, Dongbao. Have a couple of shots with me.
Okay, dad.
Don't let your dad drink too much. His stomach isn't good.
Mom, don't worry. I'll drink some more so that dad can drink some less.
I think it's you who wants to drink.
I'm only going to drink three glasses.
Steamed buns! Steamed buns for chicken eggs!
Hey big bro, do you want any steamed buns?
Sweet buns, steamed buns! Chicken eggs for steam buns!
Sister, do you want to get some steamed buns today?
Not today.
Coming.
Steamed buns! Chicken eggs for steamed buns!
You guys eat first. I'm going to get some steamed buns.
Mom, exchange some more.
Let Dongbao bring some back for her mother.
I know.
Mom, didn't I bring a sack of new rice?
Why don't you just cook it?
I already stewed some congee. It's almost ready.
I'll exchange it for some steamed buns so that you can taste it.
Then let me go and exchange it then.
Hey, you don't go.
Quickly, sit down.
- You go and eat. - We must have had a good harvest this year. There are even steamed buns for exchange now.
We had a good harvest this year.
We also have good policies from the government. Cheers, Dad.
Dad, who is selling the steam buns? His voice is very familiar.
It's Little Yang Xun.
- That... - Oh, it's him!
Let me go out and say hi.
Steam buns!
Who is Yang Xun?
I... I am going with her.
Hey, Aunt! What do you want for today?
I'd like to exchange some steam buns. Today, I'll exchange it for 8 eggs.
Sure. Let me...
- Where do i put the eggs? - Here.
- Little Yang Xun! - Sister Xiao Ping!
You are really something now. You even sell steam buns already.
You didn't go to class today?
I don't have class today.
I will get you a couple of sweet buns next time when you go to class.
For snacks.
I will help myself.
Okay, help yourself. Have you heard from Xiao Hui recently?
Yeah, I just got a letter from him.
He asked me to bring warm regards to your mom.
He said so?
My mom would be so thrilled to hear that Xiao Hui is still thinking about her.
He knows Xiao Hui too?
They grew up together.
- This must be brother-in-law. - Yes.
Nice to meet you, brother-in-law! I'm Yang Xun.
My home is at Shanbei Brigade, where Brother Xiao Hui was once part of.
We used to be great buddies.
Once I got off school, I went right away to help him feed the pigs.
Thanks for your mom taking care of XiaoHui for all those years.
No such thing. XiaoHui is so mature and smart. He's the one that took care of all of us.
Let me go home first to steam the buns.
Little Yang Xun, I'll be leaving now.
- Take care. How about you take one more bun? - No need! - Mom, let me carry that.
No need. No need.
How much do you sell each bun?
6 cents. We don't ask for food stamps,
so the price is a little higher. Just a little bit.
You don't use food stamps to buy flour?
We do. But I allow for egg exchange.
I go to the city and use the eggs to exchange for food stamps.
Because people in the city eat less.
They eat even less than women here in the country side.
So I go there to exchange for stamps. They have plenty.
Make another fortune by reselling?
Xiaoleijia Brigade is really good. Their land contracting was a success.
Their brick factory was also doing well.
I heard that in your place, there is money to spend everyday,
have meat and fish to eat.
It's just that your place is too far.
If not, I would have gone there and exchanged my buns for eggs.
How old are you?
16. I will be 16 by the end of year.
On what calendar you are 16?
I'm not exaggerating.
I have many brothers and sisters. My mom is working so hard.
As the oldest, I need to come out and help.
He is a good lad, knowing to be filial to his mom.
I have no other way. Our brigade is so poor.
I don't have to go out and sell steam bun
if our brigade had a person like brother-in-law.
All right. Looks like you are almost done selling.
Go home early after you have finished.
- Don't let you mom worry about you. - Okay.
You two take care on your way.
By the way, Sister Xiao Ping,
please say hi to Xiao Hui for me next time you write to him.
No problem.
Take care, brother-in-law.
Take care.
He has been a smart boy since he was little.
With his mouth, he surely will be someone successful some day.
Hey Sis, what food do you want?
Uncle.
I'm in your house for half a day.
And you're just here?
Are you asleep?
What are you doing?
I'm...doing something.
You're doing something? What can you be doing?
Tell me.
Why were you looking for me?
I'm here to update you about work.
Zhongfu blocked me this morning
and asks if he can contract the land where we have dug earth on.
What does he want to do?
Raise fishes. I suggested an idea to him.
I'll let him do it for 2 years first. If it's effective,
he has to give 40% payment to the brigade.
What do you think about it?
If you think it's fine, then it's fine.
What do you mean by that?
You've always been a capable member of Xiaoleijia Brigade.
Shouldn't everything be discussed with you?
Dongbao.
You really don't know?
Superiors from the commune came to talk with me.
I'm retiring.
You're doing well, so why must you retire?
They said that I'm old.
I lack energy. I don't have enough drive to break into new paths.
I'm not as experienced as a retired soldier like you.
They asked me to give you my position.
They didn't understand the actual situation.
Who in the village doesn't know that it's you who's been behind me all this time?
Uncle, this wasn't my idea. Don't think it the wrong way.
You are popular with the county officials.
You don't need to be the person to say it.
You're back.
Have you seen Old Secretary?
I did.
What did he say?
What's wrong?
The commune asked me to replace him.
They are giving me his secretary position.
Xiaoleijia is currently in the path of development.
Asking Uncle to retire at this time,
the commune must have severely hurt his feelings.
You didn't see him earlier.
In my opinion, it's really no big deal.
He's already old, so he should have a good rest.
Moreover, I have a lot of ideas on how to bring everyone to mutual progress.
As long as he can be at ease to let me lead everyone,
it will surely not be a wrong choice.
Dongbao. I know.
You always want to lead everyone to mutual progress.
But at this time, you also must consider the ways of the world.
In the past, Old Secretary gave you so much trust and support.
Everyone saw it.
Don't let uncle get removed from his post and be utterly disappointed.
If others see it,
will they still willingly follow you?
Your words are very reasonable.
Hence, from now on, we must make Uncle feel more at ease.
We must give him enough honor.
From now on, if there any major or minor village matters,
respectfully inform him. Treat him still as the Old Secretary.
Wife, did you notice how important you are?
What importance?
Without you helping me come up with ideas from now on,
what would I do?
Eat.
Xiao Bao, don't go out tomorrow.
Why?
Your Third Uncle's son is marrying. You must go as a witness.
Which Third Uncle?
Lei Zhengming's grandfather.
Lei Zhengming's grandfather is my Third Uncle? How come I didn't know that?
In terms of seniority,
his father calls your father as uncle. Then, shouldn't you call him uncle?
Mom, if you are going with that logic, wouldn't the whole XIaoleijia be my relatives?
Should I be going to them every time someone
dies or get married? Won't I die from drinking too much?
Am I still to do any official business?
Xiao Bao, why do you talk like that?
Here in the village, it's because they respect you, that's why, they ask you to be a witness in their marriage.
Others couldn't even go even if they beg to.
I'm not going. Let Old Secretary go.
Old Secretary has been a wedding witness for so many people already.
This time, they directly came to beg me.
That it must be you and no one else.
Anyway, I'm not going. Let Uncle go.
Here.
You too. You too.
Mom.
Let me do it.
Okay already, mom. I'm going now.
You're really not going tomorrow?
Didn't I already say it? Let Uncle go.
Say, you really have forgotten about your mother after getting a wife.
You don't put any importance to my words now.
You old woman is so devoid of conscience.
When have I forgotten you? Would I dare to?
Moreover,
how filial is Ping Ping? She competes to do all the chores.
Isn't she better than those recommended by Matchmaker Zhang? You should be happy about it.
I raised you by myself alone for so many years.
How many supercilious looks have I endured?
Now, you're finally a secretary.
Just in attending weddings, I can now sit on the lead chair.
If you don't go,
why would I be sitting there?
That's true indeed.
Mom, let me give you an idea.
Transfer the chair beside my uncle.
The second seat is not bad too.
I'm going now, Ping Ping.
What the hell?
Secretary.
Everyone's here?
Come, Uncle, don't sit there. Come...
What is it, Dongbao?
Why must you ask a retired old man like me to come here?
You won't even give me any rest and still hold meeting for you.
Without you sitting here, we all won't feel steady and sure. Right?
Uncle, now that everyone's here. Should we start?
I have two plans.
One, is to add an canopy on the old brick kiln.
Second is to open a new brick kiln.
Tell us your reasons.
Our brick used to be cheaper than others by 2/1000.
We must deliver the goods by a week.
We even have to sell them loudly in the streets and alleys.
Now, our brick is of the same price as other brick and tile factories.
People still must pay first.
But now, they have to fall in line and would get their goods only after 3 weeks.
From the looks of it, there is increasing demand for bricks.
I'm thinking that if we don't make extra,
other jealous brigades will see it and they will start making them.
- Am I right? - What you said is logical.
Uncle, calculate it.
How much will we need to create a new brick kiln?
I indeed have to calculate that well.
Go and get the abacus.
Uncle, prices are increasing everywhere. You shouldn't flip on old records anymore.
I know.
Dongbao.
I'll include the canopy in the calculation.
Let's use the simplest oily fur rug canopy.
The money of our brick factory plus that of the brigade
won't be enough. We still have to borrow ¥32,000.
Secretary Dongbao,
in my opinion, why don't we just set up that top canopy of the current brick kiln first?
¥32,000. If we will be suddenly in debt with that much money,
who among us in the brigade would be able to still sleep peacefully?
Secretary Dongbao is right.
Since we lighted the brick kiln, the supply couldn't meet the demands every month.
But when the situation is good, there surely are problems that will arise.
Prices are going up too quickly.
I'm worried that there would be less people building houses.
Let's be more conservative.
Set up the top canopy first and win back the time lost during rainy days.
And then, observe if the market situation is tensed or not.
If not, the brick kiln—
Let me do another calculation for you all.
Constructing a new brick kiln can provide 30 new labor slots for our brigade.
Strengthening the new canopy can allow us to hire 10 more people to dig earth and mould bricks. That's 40 people.
Each one would get ¥40-50 every month for every year.
Will it solve problems in their daily needs?
Have you guys considered this aspect?
Right. Right.
Dongbao is right, as the cadres of the brigades,
we must do things considering both financial and social efficacy.
To say some conscienceless words, when the members get rich,
won't it easier for us to make them submit their required grain contribution every year?
Am I right?
I vote in favor of Dongbao.
But Dongbao,
you are on your own on thinking where to get the money.
Even if we dig out the mouse holes here in our brigade, you won't come up with ¥32,000.
I'm in favor of Secretary Dongbao's idea.
In the past,
Secretary Dongbao's decision would always look so impetus.
But in the end, the effects were always good.
I'll support him this time.
Now, we're all having enough rice.
What we must resolve now is to be able to eat meat and fish in every meal.
Still those words,
if the brick factory loses money, just throw me into the kiln and burn me.
I guarantee that my mother and wife won't go after you guys.
For the money,
I'll talk to the credit cooperative by myself.
Come, let's vote.
The idea to let Old Secretary enjoy a prestigious treatment
was your idea, right?
Yes, mom. I told Dongbao to show respect to Old Secretary.
This is also for his work.
He has retired. How is it still related to Dongbao's work?
Moreover, Dongbao is the secretary now.
A secretary is the leader of the whole brigade.
If there are weddings in the brigade and the leader isn't there to witness it, what will that look like?
Mom,
Old Secretary before trained
and trusted Dongbao. He just retired. The more we should respect him at these times.
It won't look good for Dongbao to steal the prestige of Old Secretary at this moment.
If Dongbao will be humble, who in the village won't praise him?
I just knew that the idea came from you.
In our village, the mother of the secretary gets to sit on the honored guest stage.
The mother of Old Secretary has sat on it. The mother of Old Macaque has also sat on it.
It's now Dongbao's turn to be the secretary. Why can't I sit there?
The wheel of fortune turns. There's no need to be rational about it.
Mom,
attending weddings isn't an official affair after all.
Dongbao is still young.
It's nothing to let Old Secretary
earn the prestige in attending weddings like that.
During the brigade meetings, the main seat is still being left for Dongbao.
Wife,
you said it right.
Why ware you back?
I came to get some stuff.
That...I'm going to the county's credit cooperative. Do you want me to buy you anything?
But me some papers, envelopes, and stamps.
For writing letters to Xiao Hui?
Mom,
I want to eat some squash porridge tonight. I haven't eaten them for several days.
- I'm going now. - Okay. Go now. - Why don't you let your wife make it?
You can't endure seeing your mother enjoy a relaxing and blissful life.
Always making me work.
Seriously.
I'll go to his Old Aunt's house.
Okay.
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Director Shan!
Dongbao.
I came to see you again.
Come, you're just in time.
I was planning to ask you
if your bricks are better than those in the county's brick and tiles factory.
Ask people who have used it. Of course, ours are better. No, Director Shan,
I came here
to loan money from you. Give me ¥ 32,000.
I'll pay you back after a year. I'm building another brick kiln.
Is the brick and tile production business really that good?
Just right.
I asked some bricks from the county brick and tile factory.
They said that my usage is too big.
They can give me 5,000 pieces first.
Just those will still take a month before they can deliver them.
As for the remaining bricks, they don't know anymore when they can give them to me.
No, why do you need so much bricks?
The Credit Cooperative is building a new two-level dormitory.
We prepare to start the construction by next month, but the construction team of the commune
said that they will be building some movie house first.
That it's way more important than my dormitory.
They told me to just look for some masons to make my dormitory.
Tell me. How can I be at ease to entrust my two-story building of prefabricated cement panels
to masons who only knows to build adobe homes?
Let's not talk about this anymore.
- You want to borrow money from me? - Yes. - One condition. Starting today, your brick factory
must sell all the bricks you make to me.
Okay.
How many?
Our brick's quality is surely good. It will even make a sound when you drum on it.
The whole brick is completely baked. Unlike those in the county's factory,
the center is black. It hasn't been fully baked.
How about this? Bring me first...
...20,000 bricks. Just leave it there.
I'll just get more if it's not enough to build the dormitory.
But you must guarantee that you'll give them to me on the same day that I ask.
Show me your blueprint.
When I was in the army, I was a platoon captain. I've been part of military construction projects.
- We must calculate it more accurately. Or else, I might be unable to supply when you suddenly order from me and you'll say that I'm not a friend. - That's great. That's great.
Here. Look. Everyone is saying that this illustration is not bad.
What are you laughing about?
This drawing of yours look like a drawing project of grade school students.
I couldn't even see the inner structure. How could I make the estimate?
- No— - How about this?
Tell me your ideas.
- I'll draw it for you. - Come... Sit down. Sit down.
Say, Dongbao. You know how to build houses and you have bricks in your hands.
Why didn't your brigade think of
organizing a construction works team?
How about this? I'll lend you ¥ 5,000 more.
These ¥ 5,000 is for a specific use.
You are to buy construction equipment with it.
I'm handing you the construction of that building then. And...
I have one last request.
You must guarantee that you'll build that dormitory in 6 months.
Next year, my son's marrying.
My daughter-in-law insist on a house before marrying.
How about this? You start with the east wing first.
I want the second level of the east wing. How about it?
Fine.
¥ 5,000 isn't enough.
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