Reborn back to the 80s to be a schoolmaster

Chapter 40 New Life

The old lady Xu held her head high, like a victorious old hen, and left Lao Lin's house with the attitude of a winner.

After putting the dowry in the room, Zhao Yanan helped Mrs. Xu to sit on the only chair in the room.

The old lady Xu looked at the empty room and patted her thigh, "There isn't even a sleeping guy in this room, you two adults are fine, you can't wrong my grandson and granddaughter"

The old lady looked at Zhao Yanan again, "Tomorrow I will ask your two elder brothers to make two beds for you, today I don't have a guy style."

Lin Aimin stepped forward, both moved and ashamed.

Seeing that Lin Aimin was upset like this, the old lady waved her hands and said, "Okay, I don't have ready-made wood at home, you can go to the village to borrow it, and when you are free, chop two from the mountain and return them."

Lin Aimin quickly agreed.

The old lady reached out and took out a plain handkerchief from her pocket. The handkerchief was tightly wrapped, obviously there was something inside.

The old lady opened the handkerchief layer by layer, revealing the money inside.

The old lady grabbed Zhao Yanan's hand and put the money into Zhao Yanan's hand, "You go out of the house, your mother-in-law must not have given you money, how can you live without money? Take the flowers."

Zhao Yanan immediately withdrew her hands, "This won't work, mom won't do it."

Lin Aimin also hurriedly said: "Mom, this is really not good, we can live this day."

"What can I do?" the old lady sighed again, "Don't worry, the money is not much, it's only 30 yuan, your father and I took ten yuan, and the remaining twenty is given by your two brothers."

Zhao Weidong and Zhao Xiangdong nodded hurriedly;

"Second sister, just take it, we brothers can only help you so much."

"Yeah, just don't be disgusted."

Guo Hongjuan also said: "Second sister, take it, you have to buy oil, salt, sauce and vinegar."

Lin Aimin's face was hot. Although the mother-in-law and two brothers-in-law didn't blame him, Lin Aimin secretly blamed himself for not being able to let his wife and children live a good life.

At the same time, I made up my mind that I must let my wife and children live a good life in the future.

Zhao Yanan's eyes were red, and he wanted to refuse, but the family was really in trouble, so he had the cheek to accept it, "Just pretend that I borrowed the money."

The old lady knew that her girl was a strong one, so she waved her hand, "It's up to you."

After the old lady finished speaking, she pulled Lin Yin who was standing beside Lin Changping to her side, held Lin Yin's little hand distressedly, and said to Zhao Yanan, "Take good care of your daughter."

Zhao Yanan nodded hurriedly, "Mom, don't worry."

The old lady stood up, "Okay, we should go too."

Lin Aimin hurriedly asked to stay, "Mom, let's go after eating."

The old lady shook her head, "No, there are still things at home!"

The old lady insisted on leaving, but Zhao Yanan and Lin Aimin couldn't stop them. Lin Aimin asked Zhao Yanan to take care of the children at home and cook by the way. He personally sent the old lady to the entrance of the village before returning.

The white batter I ate at home at noon was still a bit watery;

They are not willing to eat steamed buns, so there is only such a small amount of food, so they have to plan and eat carefully.

You can’t live without oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar. After eating, Zhao Yanan said to Lin Aimin: “My son’s father, you go to the county tomorrow to buy some salt, sauce, and vinegar. The 5 cents was repaid, and he kindly lent it to us, so we can't delay it for too long.
And the 50 yuan you borrowed, let’s pay back some of it first, and pay back the rest during the Chinese New Year. With our family’s work points during the Chinese New Year, we can earn dozens of yuan..."

Lin Aimin nodded and said, "Okay."

In the afternoon, Lin Aimin took his two eldest sons to the village to make friends with them, borrowed two pieces of wood, and waited for the two brothers-in-law to make two beds tomorrow.

In the evening, the family slept on the haystack in the house again, and Zhao Weidong and Zhao Xiangdong came early in the morning.

Lin Aimin also didn't know how to do carpentry, so he couldn't help much, so he told his two brothers-in-law, set off after breakfast, and went to the county.

When he arrived at the county seat, Lin Aimin went directly to the hospital, walked to the original ward, and when he opened the door, he saw Mrs. Zhou holding a baby in her arms and coaxing her with her head down. Her husband was also sitting next to her. Looking at the baby in his arms, the smile on his face was extraordinarily warm.

Hearing the sound of pushing the door, Zhou Chunmei and her husband Sun Xiaohui looked up at the door. Lin Aimin greeted with a smile on his face, "Hello, Teacher Zhou, and brother Sun. I didn't expect Teacher Zhou to give birth. Congratulations, it's just... hey," Lin Aimin said. Somewhat embarrassed "I should have brought some eggs..."

Lin Aimin really forgot to bring something, and only wanted to pay back the money, forgetting that Zhou Chunmei was pregnant and would give birth at any time.

Before Zhou Chunmei worked hard to teach her children, Lin Aimin was grateful. Seeing that Zhang Chunmei had given birth, she subconsciously felt that she should bring something when she came.

But when he came to the county seat, he went straight to the hospital and really forgot about it.

When Zhou Chunmei heard this, she hurriedly smiled and said, "Brother Lin, you're welcome."

Sun Xiaohui also said: "Brother Lin, sit inside..."

Lin Aimin walked into the ward, thinking in his heart that next time he came to the county, he must bring something to Teacher Zhou.

After sitting down, Lin Aimin smiled and asked, "Boy, girl?"

Sun Xiaohui smiled, "Boy."

Lin Aimin smiled congratulatoryly, and said: "Mr. Zhou and brother Sun are both educated people, and their children are also smart. They will definitely study well in the future and be promising."

Everyone loves to hear good words. Sun Xiaohui just had a son, and he was very happy. Hearing Lin Aimin's good words was very pleasing to the ear, and his impression of Lin Aimin improved a little.

Zhou Chunmei listened, but looked at the child and said: "If my son is half as smart as your daughter in the future, I will wake up smiling when I sleep."

Sun Xiaohui also learned from Zhou Chunmei that the man's daughter in front of her, that ugly girl, has a photographic memory and is very flexible and clever.

Although Lin Aimin is from a rural area, but he has such a smart girl, she might have a bright future in the future, so Sun Xiaohui is also very polite to Lin Aimin.

Through chatting, Lin Aimin learned that Sun Xiaohui worked in the winery in the county. Although the winery in the county is not big, the wine it produces is famous in the whole province.

Lin Aimin looked envious, "Brother Sun is really capable. I heard people say that the winery pays you very well. If Brother Sun can work in the winery, he will be able to make a difference in the future. We are not comparable to rural people..."

Sun Xiaohui was very pleased when he heard it, but he said, "Brother Lin, you are welcome, I am just a small clerk in the factory, it is nothing.

On the contrary, the treatment in the factory is really good. During the holidays, workers are given benefits in the factory. There is nothing else, but there is a lot of wine. One day Brother Lin will come to my house, and I will let Brother Lin taste the wine from our factory. They are all famous. "

Lin Aimin hurriedly smiled and said: "That's a good idea. Another day, I will take my daughter to visit Teacher Zhou. My daughter is at home but she often misses Teacher Zhou.
I heard that I want to come to the county to see you, but she insisted on coming, because her mother was worried that she would not be able to bear it, so she didn't let her come. When I came, the girl's eyes were red..."

When Zhou Chunmei heard this, she was both happy and moved. She felt that she was grateful for not hurting Lin Yin in vain.

Lin Aimin used to be honest and didn't talk much. When he went out this time, Zhao Yanan specially told Lin Aimin to say more good things when he saw Mr. Zhou's family, and stop acting like a boring gourd.
On the way here, Lin Aimin thought over and over what to say.
Isn't it just saying nice things to flatter people?

He just didn't like to talk before, and it's not that he can't talk, but now it seems that the effect is not bad...

Lin Aimin has a simple and honest face, and his tone of voice is very sincere when he speaks. When people hear it, they feel that this person is telling the truth.

Sun Xiaohui chatted with Lin Aimin for a long time, and the two chatted more and more speculatively. Sun Xiaohui even invited Lin Aimin to his house for dinner.

Lin Aimin knew that it was almost time and he should go, so he stood up and said to the husband and wife, "Thank you brother Sun for looking down on me, a rural person.

I still have something to do today, so I won't go. When I come to the county next time, I will definitely take my daughter to see you. "

Then, Lin Aimin took out 5 cents from his pocket, put it on the table, and said gratefully: "The last time my daughter's medical expenses were [-] cents short, Mr. Zhou borrowed it, thank you."

Teacher Zhou waved his hand, "It's nothing, isn't it only 5 cents, take it back and buy candy for the children."

Lin Aimin quickly waved his hands, "This is impossible."

Sun Xiaohui also said: "Brother Lin, don't be too polite, the child has such a big hole in his head, he should eat something good, and the money is not much, so take it back and buy some candy for the child."

Lin Aimin refused, he would definitely not be able to take the money back, otherwise he would look down on himself.

The two sides said a few more words;
Lin Aimin took two steps towards the door, "Teacher Zhou, Brother Sun, then I'll leave first, and I'll see you next time."

Teacher Zhou hugged the child and said sincerely, "Brother Lin, your home is far away from the county seat, and you have to rush back today, so I won't stay. Be careful on the way."

Then he asked Sun Xiaohui to send Lin Aimin off.

Sun Xiaohui sent Lin Aimin to the stairs, watched Lin Aimin leave, and then went back to the ward.

After Lin Aimin left the hospital, he went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some salt, soy sauce, and vinegar. He wanted to buy oil, but he needed an oil ticket, which he didn't have.

After Lin Aimin bought these things, he left the supply and marketing cooperative. After walking for a while, Lin Aimin saw the familiar alley again.

At this moment, Lin Aimin still doesn't remember clearly that he bought five eggs for his daughter in this alley last time.

The price of eggs sold by that person was three times what they sold to the supply and marketing cooperative.

Lin Aimin took two more steps, subconsciously looked into the alley, and saw that the person who sold eggs last time was still in the alley, and at this moment was making a deal with an old lady.

Lin Aimin saw that the man took out more than a dozen eggs from his pocket one after another and handed them to the old lady. The old lady gave the money to the man quickly. The two parties completed the transaction. The old lady took the eggs and left immediately.

With these dozen or so eggs, the man can earn more than one dollar.

Lin Aimin was a little speechless, and he was not in a hurry to leave. He stood not far away and secretly stared at the man selling eggs for more than an hour.

During this hour, there were three people making deals with that other man, and that man sold dozens of eggs for a net profit of several dollars.

After this month, don't you want to earn one or two hundred?

That's more than workers earn!

Seeing this scene, Lin Aimin, who was short of money, felt like a cat's paw scratching his heart, and wished he could collect eggs from home and buy them here immediately.

But on the other hand, Lin Aimin thought of the slogans written on the wall in the village and the big-character posters posted. GW would propagate those ideas all day long.
This prompted Lin Aimin to temporarily suppress that impulse, looked at the alley with a look of reluctance, and returned home with a heavy heart.

When I got home, it was already past three o'clock in the afternoon, and the two brothers-in-law had almost finished making two beds;

After Lin Aimin came back, Zhao Yanan asked Lin Aimin a few words and learned that Teacher Zhou had given birth to a boy. Zhao Yanan was also happy for Teacher Zhou.

Lin Changan took Lin Changqing to dig wild vegetables in the back mountain. It was almost six o'clock in the afternoon when the two beds were finally ready.

Zhao Yanan had already cooked the meal, this time he said that he wanted the two elder brothers to stay at home for dinner. Although there was no oil and the dishes were not very tasty, Zhao Yanan specially steamed 6 white steamed buns;

Two older brothers, one for Lin Yin and one for Lin Aimin;
Zhao Xiangdong and Zhao Weidong are both people who love children, how can they eat alone?
Immediately gave the four steamed buns to the three nephews, as well as Zhao Yanan.

Zhao Yanan quickly waved his hands, "Brother, this is for you guys, don't worry about us, we have white batter."

Although the three Lin Changping brothers were greedy for white flour steamed buns, they were sensible and immediately returned the steamed buns to the two uncles;
"Eat, uncle, you are tired all day today, eat more, we can drink some white batter, we are children, we eat less..."

(End of this chapter)