vstars Chapter 16 Payday
Chapter 16 Payday
After learning about the wage situation in Gushanling Township, Qi Tongwei became even more determined to write and publish an article.
According to Cao Aikang, he can make a living in Gushanling Township, but life will be tough.
As for asking his family for help, Qi Tongwei hadn't considered it.
If others can persevere, why can't I?
Most of the cadres in Gushanling Township also live in poverty.
Moreover, his family could no longer support him.
When he returned home, the hundred yuan that Qi's father gave him was borrowed from the villagers.
In addition, the family has accumulated a lot of debt.
Qi Tongwei's family was very poor. His older brother, Qi Tongyue, got married, and his younger sister, Qi Tongyu, went to high school. They borrowed a lot of money.
Fortunately, Qi Tongwei's schooling didn't cost his family much money.
When Qi Tongwei was admitted to Handong University, it was the villagers who raised money for him to attend the university.
Although university was free in the 1980s, students still had to take care of their own meals.
Qi Tongwei's family couldn't afford much money, and the villagers couldn't keep supporting him through college.
Qi Tongwei was able to attend university without worrying about living expenses thanks to his hard work and part-time jobs in the early stages and financial assistance from Chen Yanshi in the later stages.
This is also why many people look down on Qi Tongwei in the TV series and hate him.
Qi Tongwei, a rural man whose family couldn't afford living expenses, was able to graduate with a master's degree, largely thanks to Chen Yanshi's financial assistance.
This way, he doesn't have to spend too much time working part-time to earn a living.
Otherwise, how would Qi Tongwei have had the opportunity to become the student council president?
His work-study program completely drained his energy.
Although Chen Yanshi opposed Qi Tongwei being with his daughter, he did not stop supporting Qi Tongwei just because Qi Tongwei was dating his daughter.
Chen Yanshi played an indispensable role in Qi Tongwei's ability to complete his undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
No matter what, Qi Tongwei should not hate Chen Yanshi.
Although Chen Yanshi was able to help with Qi Tongwei's work assignments, he didn't.
But helping you is a favor, not helping you is my right.
Besides, Chen Yanshi has already helped Qi Tongwei a lot.
Qi Tongwei has already started working, and he should still give back to his family and fellow villagers.
When he got home, he needed to pay back the 100 yuan that his father had borrowed as soon as possible.
However, given the situation in Gushanling Township, it would be very difficult to repay this 100 yuan with wages.
Besides the hundred dollars, Qi Tongwei also wanted to help his family pay off their debts as soon as possible and ease the burden on his parents.
Qi Tongwei felt that he couldn't be like Director Qi in the TV series, who put many people into the system, protected them, and even turned the village dogs into police dogs.
This will only harm yourself and your fellow villagers.
The best way to repay the villagers is to lead them to a better life.
Of course, Qi Tongwei would actively help his fellow villagers with anything that was reasonable and legal.
Qi Tongwei cannot be an ungrateful person.
As for how to repay the villagers, Qi Tongwei has already thought of a way.
Using stock subscription certificates issued by Mingzhu Securities in 92, he led his fellow villagers to get rich.
However, in the next year and a half, we need to help the villagers earn some money and save up enough to buy stock subscription certificates.
Qi Tongwei himself also planned to use stock subscription certificates to make a fortune and solve his financial problems.
Only when one is free from financial pressure can one ensure their integrity and dedication to public service while serving in an official capacity.
In his spare time, Qi Tongwei wrote another article, "The Sea Coachman of the Rise of a Great Power," and sent it to the People's Daily, Freedom Daily, Handong Daily, Handong Evening News, Hanjiang Daily, Nanbian Daily, and Huacheng Morning Post for submission.
They still submit the same article to multiple journals in order to increase the chances of getting the article accepted and to receive more payment.
If both articles are successfully submitted, they will be published in the Masses Daily, Freedom Daily, Handong Daily, Handong Evening News, Hanjiang Daily, Nanbian Daily, and Huacheng Morning Post.
At a rate of 20 yuan per thousand words, Qi Tongwei could earn 900 yuan for his two articles, which totaled more than 6,000 words.
This is equivalent to 10 months of Qi Tongwei's salary.
Qi Tongwei's probationary salary is level 22 (one level higher than a college graduate), which is 120 yuan per month.
July passed quickly, and Qi Tongwei received his first month's full salary of 70 yuan.
The original price was 84 yuan (70% during the trial period), but 14 yuan was deducted for the meal.
I also learned that I wouldn't be getting paid before the end of the year.
Qi Tongwei was torn about whether or not to send some money home.
Qi Tongwei had previously planned to send some of his salary home to help ease the burden on his family, since he received a salary every month.
But now that he won't be paid for the next three or four months, Qi Tongwei is worried that he won't make it to the end of the year.
If I don't send money, my own life will be a little easier, but the burden on my family will be very heavy.
Sending money means having no other income, making the next few months even more difficult.
My own expenses are also considerable; I have to pay for postage for submissions, daily necessities, and business trips myself.
After much deliberation, Qi Tongwei finally decided to send 50 yuan home and keep 20 yuan for himself.
Qi Tongwei originally planned to send money home after his article was successfully submitted and he received the payment.
But the thought that I'm already working and can't help my family at all is just too much.
Moreover, it is not conducive to establishing one's own image.
In the TV series, Qi Tongwei gives the impression of being ungrateful.
Qi Tongwei didn't want to create an image of being ungrateful.
Qi Tongwei made a phone call to the village to find his father.
"Wei, what's wrong?"
Half a day later, the village called, and Qi's father's voice came through.
"Dad, I got my salary and sent 50 yuan home. Please remember to check it."
I stopped sending money home for the next few months because the township's finances were tight, and salaries wouldn't be paid until the end of the year.
Qi Tongwei said embarrassedly.
"Awei, you don't need to worry about things at home, just take care of yourself."
Since the township won't be paying wages for the next few months, I'll send it back to you once I receive the money.
Qi Dashan said that even without Qi Tongwei sending money, the family could still make ends meet, it would just be a little harder.
But it didn't bother them; it had been like this for years, and they were used to it.
But Qi Tongwei was different. He had just started working in another county and another township, where he had many expenses.
"Dad, you can keep the money."
With the hundred yuan you gave me before and the few dozen yuan left in my salary, I can make it to the end of the year.
Qi Tongwei firmly disagreed with his father sending the money back, because if he did, he wouldn't need to send money home anymore.
"If you don't need it at home, you can return it to someone else first!"
Qi Tongwei said that if the money isn't used at home, it can be used to pay off debts.
Although fifty yuan is not much, it is an attitude.
"Okay, if you run out of money, remember to tell your family."
Qi Dashan said that he would find a way to help his son if he was in trouble.
"Okay, Dad!"
Qi Tongwei said that he would naturally not ask his family for money again, but would try to earn money and send it home.