Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1078 Installing a Phone

As usual, Han Li brought all the important people to the west wing, because the sofas here could easily seat ten of them, and there were billiards and piano for them to pass the time.

Zhang Hailin and his people had come here more than once or twice, and they were very familiar with the layout of Han Li's house. But today, when everyone was talking and laughing and about to reach the door of the west wing, Liu Zhongcheng said from the side.

“Brother Han, let’s go check on the two older nephews first. They were still so young the last time we saw them.”

Hou Huidong: "Yes, Brother Han, we uncles and aunts are visiting during the Chinese New Year, so we should at least give our eldest nephew some New Year's money."

After the two of them said this, the others followed suit. Han Li had no choice but to take them to the north room to see the child, but he said something before raising his leg.

"Of course you can look after the children, but let's talk about the New Year's money after you get married."

Although Han Li said this, none of them were short of money and did not take Han Li's words seriously. Each of them gave each of the two children a big unity banknote.

In other words, the two little guys, Da Ming and Xiao Ming, earned 200 yuan without knowing anything, which is almost five months' salary of an average worker.

The group stayed in the north room for a while. Liu Zhongxin, Zhang Ling, Hou Liru, Li Yunzhi, Guan Haijiao and other girls stayed behind to play with the children and chat with the Yun sisters and He Mi.

Han Li brought Liu Zhongcheng, Zhang Hailin, Hou Huidong, Li Yunhua, Song Guanghui and several other men to the west wing.

Han Li knew what these young people liked, so he turned on the tape recorder and put a tape of Deng Liqi into it.

甜蜜蜜 你 笑 得 甜蜜蜜

It seems that the flowers are blooming in the spring breeze
Open in the spring breeze
Where have seen you

Your smile is so familiar
I can't remember for a while
Ah~~in my dream

I saw you in my dream

Sweet, your smile is so sweet
It's you~It's you~It's you I dreamed of
When Deng Lizhen's sweet and clear voice came from the speaker of the tape recorder, Hou Huidong and others who were sitting on the sofa rushed over, and Zhang Hailin asked excitedly.

"Brother Han, is this Deng Lixuan's latest sweet tape?"

(Sweet Honey: It was released in Hong Kong on November 79, 11. There may be related tapes in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but it has not been long enough for it to spread to Beijing.

Moreover, the situation with this thing is very complicated. Those who go to the south to trade clothes dare not bring them back easily. After the clothes are seized, they are usually confiscated and fined, but this one can really be sent to you.

Even if someone really likes to take the risk and bring back a copy, they usually listen to it secretly with their own people, and the volume is adjusted to the minimum.)
Han Li asked knowingly, "Yes, haven't you heard of it?"

Song Guanghui: "Hey, you know the situation at Brother Han's house. We can only listen to the radio secretly outside. Either we can't get the signal, or we can't catch up with the time when Deng Liqi's songs are played."

Liu Zhongcheng: "That's right. It's too difficult for us to listen to a song from beginning to end."

Hou Huidong: "Brother Han, you must let us take this tape back and make a copy."

Dual-cassette recorders had not yet been invented, so tape duplication not only required two recorders, but also a very quiet place. However, these were no problem for Hou Huidong and his team.

However, Han Li knew how popular Deng Liqun's songs were in recent years. There was even a saying that some people listened to Deng Liqun's songs openly during the day and secretly at night.

Therefore, Han Li bought the most Deng Liqun tapes in Hong Kong, so he waved his hand and said cheerfully.

"What are you copying? No matter how good the copy is, there will be noise. I bought it for you when I went to Pengcheng some time ago.

It’s just that this kind of thing is not easy to let the elders know, and I can’t contact you directly, so the stuffed toys before the New Year are just to remind you, otherwise why would I give those things to you grown men? I didn’t expect you guys couldn’t understand it. "

They didn't care at all about Han Li's last taunt and were all extremely happy.

"Brother Han, you are so kind. You always think of your brothers in everything."

"Brother Han is still the best. Now I don't have to go to the rooftop to secretly listen to the radio anymore."

"That's right. From now on, I'll close the door, lie in bed and listen to whatever I want."

After a round of cheers and sighs, they sat quietly on the sofa and listened to music.

The sound of the song attracted Liu Zhongxin, Li Yunzhi and others from the north room, and they also sat down and listened to the song attentively.

The tape was quickly finished, and when it was time to listen to it a second time, Song Guanghui suddenly slapped his forehead and said.

"I was so busy listening to music that I almost forgot about the important matter. Brother Han, do you want to install a telephone in your home?"

Han Li was stunned for a moment when he heard this topic, because he was not qualified to install a telephone now, but since Song Guanghui said so, there must be some news, so he asked afterwards.

"It's good to install a telephone, but we won't do anything that doesn't comply with regulations, so as not to cause trouble for the family." Song Guanghui: "No, Brother Han, this is how to install a telephone."

It turned out that in order to raise funds for the construction of local telephones, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau's superiors agreed that they should first try the policy of opening up to the outside world and relaxing some of the quotas for installing telephones. If the effect is good, they can then promote it to the public.

However, this was after all for the purpose of raising funds, and their superiors approved them to charge a certain amount of telephone installation fee.

The initial charging standard for the telephone installation fee is RMB 1,000 per number and per line for large and medium-sized factories and enterprises, RMB 500 for small factories and enterprises, and RMB 200 for government agencies, organizations and public dormitories.

This permission is also open to private residences. Taking into account the difference between private individuals and government agencies, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau does not charge initial installation fees for telephones.

However, private users need to pay a deposit of 60 yuan. When the phone is dismantled or the number is canceled, the 60 yuan will be refunded to the individual if the phone can be used normally.

Han Li immediately felt happy when he heard this. He was originally worried that after studying abroad, he might wander around because of the nature of studying abroad.

If that is the case, it would be too inconvenient for Han Li to communicate with his family by writing letters. It would be great if he could install a phone now. Then he could talk to his family anytime after going abroad.
As for when this policy will be rolled out to the public, it is not important. The most exciting thing is to have a telephone installed in his home. So Han Li asked directly,
"Xiaohui, are there any restrictions on installing a telephone?"

"There are no restrictions, but it is still internal information. If you want to apply for installation, you need a note. But Han Li, if you want to install it, you don't need that thing. I can just make a phone call."

After listening to this, Han Li thought for a moment and said, "Then Xiaohui, get me two phone quotas. I'll install one here, and my parents in Mianhua Hutong will also install one."

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In fact, Han Li originally wanted three telephone quotas because he planned to install one for his eldest sister's home.

However, Sister Han's family situation is more complicated, and they live in a slum. There are also telephone bills involved. It would not be worth it if this caused conflicts between Sister Han and her in-laws and neighbors.

Therefore, Han Li could not make the decision on this matter without obtaining Sister Han's consent.

Song Guanghui: "This is easy to handle. When do you plan to install it, Brother Han?"

Han Li: "Of course, the sooner the better. The phone number should also sound nice, is there any problem?"

Song Guanghui: "It's easy to install the phone. I'll make a phone call later and it will be installed for Brother Han's family the day after tomorrow at the latest. But what kind of number would be good?"

At this time, there was no such thing as 666, 888, or 518 in Sijiu City. Han Li didn't care about it and said after thinking for a while.

"As long as it doesn't sound weird or hard to remember."

Song Guanghui: "Okay, it's better to do it sooner rather than later. I'll make a call and ask them to bring the phone book when they install the wires. We can pick two that suit our tastes on the spot."

Song Guanghui knew that there was a telephone at the entrance of the alley outside, so he went out to make a call after he finished speaking. Han Li sent him to the street gate, and when he came back, he turned to the north room and told his family about installing the telephone.

This news made everyone very happy. Nowadays, not everyone can have a telephone. Anyone who has a telephone at home must be a very powerful person.

They also thought about Han Li's situation after studying abroad, so they fully supported this matter.

(Dear seniors: Before the 80s, the number of telephones in each government unit, factory, and enterprise was limited to a certain number. Many factories even had only one external telephone.

Moreover, only when a person's level reaches a certain level will he be qualified to install a telephone at home.

The regulations vary from city to city. The situation in other places is unclear, but in the old city, people at the level of street office director are not qualified to install a telephone at home.

However, this situation was broken in June 80. In order to raise funds for the construction of local telephones, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau obtained approval from its superiors.

All government agencies, factories, mines, enterprises and institutions can increase the number of telephones according to their respective circumstances. At the same time, the policy on individual installation of telephones has also been relaxed. The charging standards for the initial installation fee are the same as above.

From that time on, telephones spread from government agencies, post offices, and convenience stores to ordinary households, and the Chinese people officially began to try out new things in communications.
Han Li can now install a telephone in his home. This is just like the internal testing of online games in later generations. He just got an internal testing account in advance. It is not a violation at all.

Song Guanghui went out to make a phone call. When the tape was changed again, Hou Liru poured herself a cup of tea to moisten her throat which had just been humming along, and said.

"Brother Han, your home is really nice. I feel very relaxed every time I come to your home. If it weren't for the lack of rooms, I would really like to stay at your place during the holidays without my family members nagging me endlessly."

Hou Liru's remarks were just normal complaints from young people, because at their age they don't like being nagged by their family.

However, as soon as Hou Liru finished speaking, others began to complain and grumble.

Nowadays, beatings are the way to make a good son. Even Zhang Hailin and his friends were often scolded by their parents at home.

If these young people are not taught a lesson after a period of time, they will feel uncomfortable, itchy all over, and restless.

So these young people want to find something to do for themselves, and then be punished by their families. This is the legendary "if you don't punish them for three days, they will tear the roof off the house."

However, as Hou Huidong and the others were talking, the topic changed.
(End of this chapter)