Chapter 69 Pension and Retirement of Gangsters

Under Sergey's single-handed arrangement, Gorbachev and Sergey came to Dennis's house as guests. It was a non-political gathering. The host and guest played a round of golf happily and then had dinner together. And everyone's common topic at dinner is probably only some experiences during World War II.

These topics were not familiar to Seryozha. Seryozha had finished all his work in the UK and planned to return to China with Gorbachev. Xie Liaosha contacted his subordinates by phone in advance and asked about the progress of the handover of the workers' new city. Now it looks like everything can be over before Christmas. As for the matter of the National Residential Bank, I am afraid that it will be delayed until after the Maslenitsa festival.

Shortly after finishing his visit to Thatcher's house, Sergey returned to China on Gorbachev's special plane. When getting off the plane, Seryozha was still in a good mood. At least there is not a lot of work waiting for him to deal with. Moreover, a large sum of money from the workers' new city project suddenly appeared on the books of the Mediterranean Trading Company, although this money is a credit asset owned by the Mediterranean Trading Company. Therefore, this money can only be circulated among enterprises in the Soviet Union.

Naturally, the first thing Seryozha did when he returned home was to visit his father Petrov, who was in love with him as father and son. Now Seryozha's business is getting bigger and bigger, and Boris is almost the only brother left in the country. This makes this year's New Year look very deserted.

Papa Petrov has been dealing with some personnel matters for some time. Some old courtiers in the gang need to leave the Gorky gang because of their personal ability and age. However, this kind of thing is inevitable for any gang. Although it is a bit unsatisfactory, it is necessary.

The Gorky Brotherhood is not short of money now, so it is naturally more humane to do this kind of thing. Papa Petrov was an experienced man, and he knew that if the money was handed over to these guys who were accustomed to being extravagant, they would definitely spend it all. So it's better to find some serious business for them to do.

Papa Petrov asked these people to open a small restaurant, tavern, or cafe in their hometown. As their place of residence after retirement, in addition, Petrov will also give them a monthly pension, which is not much money but more than enough to live on. Pop wanted this to be an institutional way for the Gorky Brotherhood to place old members.

Father was attending to these matters when Seryozha came home. It was no longer convenient for Seryozha to show up inside the gang, so he walked into the study quickly and wanted to rest for a while. After the old man's handling is almost done, he will naturally come to him.

Many of the books in the study are tomes read by the cadres. Since Seryozha went to England, no one has been here for a long time. Seryozha saw a book called "American Notes" on the table, and picked it up casually.

This book is actually the work of the current general secretary Chernenko. It is a theoretical learning material for the party distributed within the organization. When you open the first page, there is a photo of Chernenko when he was young. hansome. Seryozha briefly browsed the catalog, and immediately lost interest in reading. This book is all about ideological issues.

"Anyway, after taking over as the first secretary of the Communist Youth League in the future, theoretically, there must always be two brushes! You still need to know some of these theoretical works!"

When Seryozha thought of this, he opened the preface, intending to have a general understanding of the main content of the book. Judging from the preface, this book reminds cadres to prevent bourgeois liberalization from eroding the Soviet Union. And the idea of ​​this book is to know yourself and the enemy, and win every battle. This is also the origin of the name "American Notes".

"Seryozha, you are back. I thought you were going to stay in England and not come back!" Father Petrov pushed open the door,

Said jokingly.

"How could it be, father! I think about your handiwork every day in England!" replied Seryozha, putting down his book and getting up.

"That's just right, let's have a good meal tonight! I've come up with a few new dishes recently, and I just want you to try them for me!" The old man said while hugging Seryozha and patting him on the back.

During the meal, Seryozha asked casually: "Father, how are you doing with the arrangement of the old subordinates?"

"Seryozha, I always feel that it is unreliable to open a restaurant or tavern for them! Look at the long queue at the door of the butcher shop, how difficult it is to buy some meat. To open a steakhouse, you must go to the black market to buy high prices Meat, otherwise it won't work at all! See if you want to solve it!" Dad replied, chewing on the steak.

"Father, the amount of purchases these people have to open a store can't even use a single container a month, and these small stores are scattered all over the place! It really doesn't make sense to let the Mediterranean Trading Company be a supplier! If they don't open a store, and If it’s a different job, I might still be able to help them!” Seryozha pointed out the problem sharply.

"What's your idea, tell me?" Dad asked curiously.

Seryozha used a fork to pick up the cherry tomatoes used as a side dish next to the steak, pointed to it and said to his father: "Dad, how about letting them open a fruit farm? Most of the fresh fruit in our country The fruits and vegetables are all imported, and the price is not cheap!"

"That's because it's winter and it's freezing and snowy. Only a cadre like you can eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Ordinary people rely on beets and potatoes to survive the winter!" Dad shook his head and said.

"No, father! In fact, in foreign countries, fresh fruits and vegetables can be produced all year round through scientific methods! This is a good business, but not many people know it in China, and the government has no money and cannot find enough. The labor force! That’s why it hasn’t been promoted! The Ministry of Agriculture has support funds, if they have the will, I can say hello to the old subordinates in the Ministry of Agriculture!” Seryozha raised his glass and touched his father Take a sip and gulp it down.

"You have so many connections, but I can tell you, these people are all guys who are used to holding knives and guns. It's not easy to let them farm the land honestly!" The old man added still a little worried.

"They can recruit a few workers as employees. As long as the things are produced, they don't have to worry about sales!" Xie Liaosha promised, patted his chest.