Chapter 1078 Installing a Telephone

Han Li brought all the important people to the west wing as usual, because the sofa here can easily accommodate ten of them, and there are billiards and piano for them to pass the time.

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

"Brother Han, let's go see the two nephews first. The last time I saw them, they were still so small."

Hou Huidong: "Yes, Brother Han, we uncles and aunts are visiting during the New Year, so we must give the nephews some New Year's money."

When the two of them said this, the others followed suit. Han Li could only take them to the north room to see the children, but he said something before raising his legs.

"Of course you can see 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 they didn't take Han Li's words seriously at all. Everyone gave the two children a big unity.

In other words, Da and Xiao Ming earned 200 yuan without knowing anything, which is almost the five-month 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 women stayed to play with the Yun sisters and He Mi and chat with the children.

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

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

Sweet, your smile is sweet

Like flowers blooming in the spring breeze

Blooming in the spring breeze

Where have I seen you before

Your smile is so familiar

I can’t remember it for a moment

Ah~~In a dream

I have seen you in a dream

Sweet, your smile is so sweet

It’s you~it’s you~I dreamed of you

When Deng Lixuan’s sweet and clear voice came out of the recorder’s speaker, Hou Huidong and the others who were sitting on the sofa rushed over, and Zhang Hailin asked excitedly

"Brother Han, is this Deng Liyu's latest Sweet Honey tape?"

(Sweet Honey: released in Hong Kong on November 15, 1979. There may be related tapes in Guangzhou and Pengcheng, but this time is not enough for it to spread to Beijing.

And the situation of this thing is very complicated. Those who go to the south to trade clothes dare not bring it back easily. When the clothes are found, they are usually confiscated and fined, but this one can really be sent to you.

Even if someone really likes to take the risk to bring back a tape, they usually listen to it secretly with their own people, and the volume must be adjusted to the minimum.)

Han Li asked knowingly: "Yes, haven't you heard 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 people play Deng Liju's songs."

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 copy it."

Dual-card recorders have not yet been introduced, so tape copying not only requires two recorders, but also a very quiet place, but these are not a problem for Hou Huidong and others.

However, Han Li knows the popularity of Deng Liju's songs in recent years. There is even a saying that you listen to Deng Liju openly during the day and listen to Deng Liju secretly at night.

So Han Li bought the most Deng Liju 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 it's not good to let the elders know about this kind of thing, and I can't contact you directly, so the plush toys before the New Year are to remind you, otherwise why would I give you guys those things? I didn't expect you to be unable to understand it."

They didn't care about Han Li's last ridicule at all, and they were all very happy.

"Brother Han, you are so good. You can think of your brothers in everything."

"My brother Han is still good. This time I finally don't have to go to the rooftop to listen to the radio secretly."

"That's right, I will close the door and lie in bed to listen to whatever I want."

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

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

A tape was quickly finished. When it was time to listen to it for the second time, Song Guanghui suddenly slapped his forehead and said.

"I was so busy listening to music that I almost forgot about the main thing. Brother Han, do you want to install a telephone at home?"

Han Li was stunned 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.

"Is it good to install a telephone? But we won't do anything that doesn't comply with the 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 urban telephones, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau's superiors agreed that they should try to open up to the outside world and relax some of the quotas for installing telephones. If the effect is good, they can promote it to the society.

But this was to raise funds after all, and their superiors approved that they charge a certain initial fee for phone installation.

The initial fee for telephone installation is initially set at 1,000 yuan per number and line for large and medium-sized factories and enterprises, 500 yuan for small factories and enterprises, and 200 yuan for government agencies and public dormitories.

At the same time, this authority is open to private residences. Considering that private individuals are different from government agencies, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau does not charge an initial installation fee for telephones.

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

When Han Li heard about this situation, he immediately became happy. Originally, he was worried that after he went to study abroad, he might wander back and forth there due to the nature of studying abroad.

If that were the case, it would be inconvenient for Han Li to communicate with his family by writing letters. It would be great if he could install a phone now, so that he could talk to his family at any time after going abroad.

It doesn't matter when this policy will be introduced to society. The most anticipated thing is to have a phone in front of your home, so Han Li asked directly,

"Xiaohui, are there any restrictions on installing a phone?"

"There are no restrictions. It's just that it's still internal information. If you want to apply for installation, you need to get a note. But Han Li, you don't need that thing if you are pretending. I can just call someone."

After hearing this, Han Li thought for a moment and said, "Xiaohui, please give me a quota for two phones. I will install one phone here, and my parents' place in Mianmian Hutong will also install one."

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

But the situation in Sister Han's family is more complicated, and she still lives in a large courtyard. This also involves phone bills. If the situation arises, it won't be worth it if she has conflicts with her husband's family and neighbors because of this.

Therefore, Han Li could not make the decision for Sister Han without her consent.

Song Guanghui: "This is easy to handle. Brother Han, when are you going to pretend?"

Han Li: "Of course the sooner the better, the better. Is there any problem with the phone number also being nice?"

Song Guanghui: "It's easy to install the phone. I'll wait and make a call. It can be installed at Brother Han's house the day after tomorrow at the latest. But what kind of number sounds good?"

At this time, there was no such thing as 666, 888, or 518 in Sijiucheng. Han Li didn't care about it, thought for a moment and said.

"As long as it doesn't sound like an awkward or difficult number to remember."

Song Guanghui: "Okay, let's get this done sooner rather than later. I'll make a call right away and ask them to bring the directory with them when they set up the lines. We'll pick two suitable ones on the spot."

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

This news made everyone very happy. Not everyone can install a phone these days. Anyone who has a phone at home is definitely a pretty awesome person.

Moreover, they also thought about Han Li's situation after studying abroad, so they applauded this matter.

(Dear bosses: Before the 1980s, there was a certain limit on the number of telephones in each government agency, factory, and mine. Many factories even had only one external telephone.

And only when individuals reach a certain level are they eligible to install a phone in their home.

The regulations vary from city to city, and the situation in other places is unclear. However, in the 49 cities, people at the level of director of the subdistrict office are not qualified to install telephones in their homes.

However, this situation was broken in June 1980. In order to raise funds for the construction of local calls, the Post and Telecommunications Bureau obtained the consent of its superiors.

All government agencies, factories, mines, enterprises and institutions can increase the number of telephones installed according to their respective circumstances. At the same time, the policy of individual telephone installation has been relaxed. The initial telephone installation fee is the same as above.

Since then, telephones have moved from government agencies, post offices, and canteens to ordinary households, and Chinese people have officially begun a history of early adopters in communications. )

Han Li can now install a phone 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, and it is not considered a violation at all.

Song Guanghui went out to make a phone call. When the tape changed again, Hou Liru poured herself a cup of tea to moisten her voice and said.

"Brother Han, your home is really nice. I feel very relaxed every time I come to your home. If the rooms weren't a little short, I would really like to stay here during the holidays without the endless nagging of my family. "

Hou Liru's remarks are just normal complaints from young people, because they are at an age where they don't like to be nagged by their family members.

But as soon as Hou Liru finished speaking, others started to complain.

These days, the emphasis is on producing filial sons under a stick. Even Zhang Hailin and the others have to be taught various lessons by their parents at home.

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

So these young people want to find something to do for themselves, and then be taught a lesson by their family members. This is the legendary three days of not paying house tiles.

But as Hou Huidong and the others talked, the topic changed.