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    On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month in the twenty-second year of Guangxu's reign, early in the morning, Yangpu Village.  A layer of thick white fog covers the Xifeng River.  Under the piercing warmth of the sun, the thick fog gradually turned into a thin veil.  Like a magical hand, she gently lifted her veil, allowing the quiet little village to show its original appearance.  The crowing of roosters and the barking of dogs gradually sounded, reminding the villagers of Yangpu Village to get up and work.  These poultry animals don't know that it's the end of the year, and they should give the villagers who have been working hard for a year more rest.  However, most of the villagers who are used to getting up early to work have opened their doors and are busy. Who will be the lazy man who stays in bed.  As the children in the village also got up, the small Yangpu Village slowly became lively and full of noise and play.  Liu Sanfu dragged a young child who bumped into him and scolded: "Dong Wazi, don't you have to go to school today? It's this hour and you're still running around here?" "Grandpa Liu, our school started its annual holiday yesterday.  The gentlemen have all returned to their hometowns!¡± Liu Sanfu didn¡¯t believe it: ¡°Then why did I see Xiaowu and Shitou from Hengshanpu Village still there?¡± Xiaowu and Shitou are older and both are boarding students at Yangpu Primary School.  The primary school in Yangpu Village is well run, and the local houses are also good.  After Yang's Cloth Company moved to Lamma Town, Yang Shaowen even gave his house to the school.  Villagers from neighboring villages learned that Yangpu Village Primary School did not charge tuition fees and taught new subjects. Some families sent their children to Yangpu Village Primary School, and some children who were far away from home stayed at the school.  The place where he lived was the original residence of Yang Shaowen's family.  "They are going home today, too, to celebrate the New Year!" After the child finished answering, he ran away to finish playing with other friends.  It turns out that the children are all on holiday, and now the village is going to be a lot more lively.  Liu Sanfu looked at the half-grown children playing in groups in the village and couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.  With such a primary school, the village has never lacked vitality. Liu Sanfu also loves to mingle with these children.  Although his son is not around, the old man is not lonely.  Thinking of his son Liu Hu, Liu Sanfu became a little worried.  A letter came to him not long ago, saying that he was doing small business in Shanghai and living a stable life, so he should not read it.  But Liu Sanfu was not at ease. It was not easy for someone who was unfamiliar with the place to survive.  Hey, it would be great if he could stay in Wujin.  Shao Wen's current business is quite big. If Liu Hu goes to help him, it will be a hundred times better than going out alone to make a living.  Yangpu Village used to be home to many employees of the company, and they were all the first people to enter the company.  As far as Liu Sanfu knows, the one who earns the most salary is more than 10 yuan per month.  Hu Zi is Shao Wen's childhood friend, would Shao Wen still treat him badly?  Alas, his son had his own ideas, and he couldn't force him back.  Liu Sanfu continued to walk in the village.  Most of the villagers in the village had finished their breakfast and began to walk out of the yard. They gathered in twos and threes on the dirt road in the village to chat.  Among them were middle-aged peasant women, strong village men, young couples who had just married, and many elderly men like Liu Sanfu.  The same thing is that they are all dressed in festive costumes, and their faces are all red.  From time to time, someone looked anxiously at the village pier, as if waiting for something, and from time to time they muttered, "Why haven't you come yet? Why haven't you come yet?"  They are waiting for the ship from Yang's Cloth Company to pick them up and take them to Lamma Town for a meeting.  What meeting are you going to?  Of course it's the shareholders' meeting, and they are all eagerly waiting for the company to pay dividends.  "Have you heard? The company has made a lot of money this year. All the guys from the company who have lived in our village have said so."  "I don't know how much, but it's definitely not less. I really regret it now. Why didn't I invest more when Shao Wen came to the village to raise money?" said a young man with a look of regret.  .  His name is Chen Asheng, and he can be regarded as Yang Shaowen's playmate since childhood. Although he is not as solid as Liu Hu and Yang Shaowen, the friendship is still good.  When Yang Shaowen came to raise shares, he had just gotten married and had some dowry in his hand. He originally wanted to invest most of it in the company to help Yang Shaowen tide over the difficulties, but his wife, who wanted to live a life-and-death life, did not agree, so in the end she only invested 1 yuan.  Thinking of this, Chen Asheng glared at his daughter-in-law Li Xiaofeng. The face that was still young and beautiful is now not as pleasant as it used to look.  Li Xiaofeng seemed to know her husband's resentment towards her, and shrank her neck with some guilt.  About half an hour later, three boats carrying Yang's Cloth Company's banners slowly docked, and the impatient shareholders of Yangpu Village who were waiting hurriedly greeted them.  It was already noon when the fleet arrived in Lamma Town, and the company arranged for these shareholders to go to the company canteen for dinner first.  Many Yangpu villagers have not been to Lamma Town for more than half a year.?I thought the company headquarters would be built in such a grand manner.  Hey, no wonder the company moved away. The small Yangpu Village really cannot support this big dragon.  After finishing the meal, the receptionist took them on a tour of the company.  Perhaps because of the grandeur and majesty of the company headquarters, the villagers were a little cautious when visiting.  However, seeing the friendly and respectful appearance of the reception staff, they gradually relaxed.  That's right. As one of the shareholders, he can be considered a small boss. No matter how grand the company is, it is still his company, so there is nothing to be arrogant about.  At about two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the shareholders¡¯ meeting was held in the auditorium on the first floor of the company¡¯s office building.  The auditorium can accommodate four to five hundred people and is used by companies to hold large-scale events.  The shareholders greeted each other and took their seats one after another.  Chen Asheng looked around and saw that the shareholders were still the same shareholders, mainly the first two batches of employees who came in from the company and the villagers of their Yangpu Village.  Compared with last year, the people are still the same, but the company has undergone earth-shaking changes.  What are the specific changes?  Yang Shaowen on the podium greeted all shareholders.  In his report, he stated the company's various business activities this year, including the expansion of personnel, the construction of the headquarters, various measures and actions in the sales and production links, as well as the challenges faced and the company's  Coping strategies and other aspects.  Some of the shareholders below were interested in these contents, some were indifferent, some could understand, and some were confused, but no one interrupted Yang Shaowen's speech.  Everyone listened patiently with open ears, especially when Yang Shaowen mentioned the company's specific operating performance at the end of his report, everyone held their breath and concentrated on it, not wanting to miss any valuable information.  "In the 22nd year of Guangxu's reign, the company sold a total of 4 million pieces of new homespun cloth, with a total operating income of 2.03 million yuan." As soon as Yang Shaowen finished speaking, there was a "coax" and everyone started talking.  Last year, after three months of business, the company made more than 70,000 yuan in revenue, which they all felt was amazing.  Unexpectedly, this year's income has soared to more than 2 million yuan. For these small shareholders, especially those in Yangpu Village, this really challenges their imagination.  However, after everyone talked for a while, they gradually became quiet.  They understand that more income does not mean more profits.  Last year, there was an income of more than 70,000 yuan, but the profit was almost negligible.  Many people are even worried that this year will be like last year, and they will be happy in vain.  Seeing that everyone began to calm down, Yang Shaowen continued: "Before mid-September, our company's profit margin was very impressive, reaching nearly 30%. Then you also know that the price of new homespun cloth in southern Jiangsu plummeted, and our company also  Suffering a huge impact, we could only guarantee not to lose money during the most critical period. Since then, under the control of the government and the chamber of commerce, the price of new homespun cloth has stabilized. "Finally, Yang Shaowen.  He proudly announced: "Taken together, our company's total profit this year is 400,000, with a profit margin of nearly 20%!" "Oh oh oh!" The shareholders below cheered, and some of them started to slap the table with excitement.  Yang Shaowen persuaded with a half-serious smile: "It doesn't matter if you cheer loudly here, it doesn't matter if you hide in your bed at night and have fun. But you have to be tight-lipped outside, otherwise it will cause trouble to the entire Lamma Town and even Wujin County.  Everyone knows that it¡¯s not good for us people to become rich!¡±
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