Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1796: Student or Worker
Yangjiazhuang.

In the Yang family's yard, a group of children were chasing each other and playing. Grandpa, Uncle Jiu and a few old people were sitting in the yard to enjoy the cool air. Yang Xiaotao was holding a teapot and refilling water for everyone one by one.

When we got back to Yangjiazhuang, we just made it in time for dinner.

Yang Xiaotao naturally took over the reins of cooking and was busy at home.

Now that I have finished cooking, I finally have some free time to sit down.

"Xiao Tao, were the rice dumplings that Xiao Mengzi and the others brought back distributed by your machinery factory?"

The fourth uncle who had lost two front teeth said with a smile that his eldest grandson was one of the first students in the village and had successfully passed the transition from primary school to junior high school. However, in the past two years, he was not a good student and his grades in class were not outstanding, so he had little hope of being admitted to high school.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xiaotao transferred his eldest grandson to the machinery factory and he became a worker, which made the whole family very happy.

If I become a worker, I will be able to settle down in the city and have access to food supplies in the future. This is simply a blessing from my ancestors for eight generations.

"Yes, every worker in the machinery factory will receive one, regardless of their official rank."

"Take this home and eat it."

Yang Xiaotao explained while holding the kettle.

When the fourth uncle heard this, he laughed even harder.

The rice dumplings coated with brown sugar were so delicious that he had never eaten anything like it in his life.

Especially when his eldest grandson pulled it out and put it into his mouth, this once iron-blooded man had tears in his eyes.

"That counts as a lot of benefits of this machinery factory."

Uncle Jiu said proudly that all his grandchildren worked in the machinery factory, and they knew a lot when chatting with Ran Qiuye.

"There are rice dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival, moon cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and even more during the Spring Festival. There will be many benefits in the future."

"Besides, this benefit is additional, and the salary is not small."

"Your little Mengzi makes 27.5 yuan a month, which is the salary of a first-class fitter."

"If this were in the city of Beijing, it would be enough to support myself and marry a wife."

"If I work hard in the next two years, maybe I can find a wife from the city and have a baby."

Uncle Jiu said this proudly because both of his children are like this.

When the fourth uncle heard this, he was so happy that his teeth were showing.

The grandfather was laughing at the side, and he felt relieved when he saw the looks of his old brothers.

The younger generations are promising, and they, the older generations, are proud.

"Humph, it's me who is blind. Xiao Tao has paved the way, but he still doesn't want to walk on it. He insists on walking on it until the end of the night."

The old man with a cane next to him stomped the ground and spoke angrily.

"Old Bear, you're old now, so stop worrying about your children."

The grandfather started to persuade him, and the old principal beside him also said, "Child, it's right to focus on your studies."

This time, several students did not follow Yang Xiaotao into the machinery factory. Although there were many students from the other two villages, they were the only family in Yangjiazhuang who chose to refuse.

When the news came back, many people said that their family was ungrateful, and unpleasant gossips were heard one after another.

The old man wanted to rush into the city, tie up the unfilial grandson and send him to the machinery factory.

In the end, it was Grandpa and Teacher Ran who stepped forward to clarify the situation and explain the circumstances.

Those who did not enter the machinery factory wanted to continue to take the high school entrance examination and all had good academic performance.

Yang Xiaotao also supports this.

This calmed the discussion in the village.

But this incident still made the old man feel uncomfortable.

In his opinion, it was all thanks to Yang Xiaotao that his children were able to succeed.

If Yang Xiaotao hadn't set up a school in the village, leading them to a completely different path, they would probably still be digging in the fields.

Now Yang Xiaotao needs them, but they reject Yang Xiaotao for their own future, which is ungrateful in his eyes.

Hearing what Grandpa said, Old Bear shook his head and looked at Yang Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, it's Grandpa's fault for not teaching you well. I apologize to you here."

"Master Xiong, what you said is really serious."

"We are all family, we don't want to do that."

Yang Xiaotao stood up immediately, then picked up the cup of water and handed it to the old man. The old man took the cup with a melancholy look on his face.

Uncle Jiu also came over to smooth things over, "Old Bear, take it quickly. What do we call this? Don't put all your eggs in one basket, right?"

"You're right, you still want to lose everything."

“I’m not saying this as a metaphor.”

"You're still using metaphors. You really think you're a teacher."

"Hey, blind bear, you're itching for trouble, right?"

The two of them held cups of water and chatted with each other, and immediately the yard was filled with laughter.

Da da da

Suddenly, the sound of a tractor was heard outside the door, and then Yang Shitou ran in.

"Grandpa, Xiao Tao, the person is here to pick you up."

Yang Xiaotao hurriedly got up and walked towards the gate of the courtyard.

Ran Qiuye also came out, followed by Yang Dazhuang's family and Yang Shitou's family.

Outside the yard, a woman was leading a little boy, and two girls, one tall and one short, were getting off a tractor.

Yang Xiaotao stepped forward quickly, "Aunt Wang."

Ran Qiuye followed and held the two girls' hands.

Yang Dazhuang got out of the car and stood aside.

When the woman saw Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye, she smiled and asked her child to say hello to them.

These three people are Ding Deliang’s orphans.

That's who they're waiting for.

"Let's go in, the master is still waiting."

As Yang Dazhuang spoke, Aunt Wang immediately responded and followed him in.

The grandfather and his companions stood up, and Aunt Wang brought the children forward to greet them.

Seeing that the three children were sensible and well-behaved, Master Yang couldn't help but sigh, "Fatty has you as his wife in this life, he should be content."

"Take good care of them and bring them up. If you need any help, we will help you."

Aunt Wang hugged her youngest son and nodded, with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes.

When everyone was present, Ran Qiuye ordered the food to be served.

Fortunately, it’s hot now, so we don’t have to worry about the food getting cold.

After dinner, Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye gave the gifts they brought to Aunt Wang and her family, and then Yang Xiaotao drove Aunt Wang and her family back home.

In the jeep, Aunt Wang sat in the front seat holding her youngest son.

The two daughters were sitting in the back.

Nowadays, the eldest daughter Ding He is past the school age, and the youngest daughter Ding Miao can barely get on the bus, but she can't keep up with the studies and probably won't be able to go to junior high school. But she is also content, as long as she can finish primary school, she is content.

Her younger son Ding Ye studies very hard at school, and she knows that this is the impact that the fat boy has brought to him.

Fatty is a good man.

So his son should work harder and become a useful person to the country.

This is what she often said, and her son listened to her and studied very hard.

"Xiao Tao."

Aunt Wang hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke.

Yang Xiaotao heard the voice and smiled, "Aunt Wang, go ahead."

"Xiao Tao, I didn't have the nerve to say it during the dinner, but now I've made up my mind. I have to ask you for help."

"Aunt, just tell me, I will do it for you."

Yang Xiaotao spoke seriously and agreed immediately.

Not for anything else, just for Fatty Ding.

"Xiao Tao, your sister Xiao He is 20 years old this year. In the countryside, she would be a mother."

"Last year, because of my husband's problem, I was delayed for a year. This year, there are many people who come to propose marriage."

"Your aunt has never seen the world. She hasn't paid attention to this matter. You have to help her arrange it."

When Aunt Wang was speaking, the eldest daughter sitting in the back row blushed with embarrassment. If she had said this to Ran Qiuye, she wouldn't have thought anything of it.

It is normal for girls to talk about some secrets in the boudoir.

But she always felt embarrassed to talk about such things with a man like Yang Xiaotao.

"This is about it."

"It's easy, just leave it to me."

When Yang Xiaotao heard Aunt Wang say this, he understood what she meant.

It's simply that I don't want my eldest daughter to suffer in the fields, and I don't want her to be bullied.

Being a parent is human nature.

What's more, this is not difficult at all for Yang Xiaotao.

They don't even need Yang Xiaotao's help. As martyrs' relatives, and especially those who are specifically asked to be taken care of by their superiors, as long as they tell their superiors about their needs, they will definitely be taken care of. Even if not all of them can be met, at least 80% of them will be met.

Besides, Fatty Ding left them more than just these.

The connections they have in the surrounding area and those grateful people are their most valuable assets.

"Xiao He, I want to ask you if you have a crush on someone right now."

"Or what kind of person are you looking for?"

Behind him, Ding He blushed and shook his head violently.

Ever since her father passed away, she has been helping her parents take care of her younger sister and brother. Although many people have proposed to her, she has refused.

When it comes to what kind of person he wants to find, Ding He naturally has standards in his mind, but he can't just say he wants to find someone who is the same as you!
"That's good."

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment before speaking.
"Brother gives you two choices."

"One is that I will find you someone who knows you well. He may not be from the city, but he will definitely not let you suffer and can take care of your family."

Aunt Wang liked it very much, which is why she asked Yang Xiaotao for help.

With Yang Xiaotao's guarantee, it must be correct.

But Ding He didn't say anything, obviously waiting for the second option.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "As for the second one, I have some connections with the director of the state-owned textile factory. If you can endure hardships, I will introduce you to him and try to get you an internship."

"But the rest is up to you."

"Brother Tao, I choose the second one."

“I want to work in a factory!”

"it is good."

Yang Xiaotao agreed, and Aunt Wang in the car didn't say anything.

After all, it was a state-owned textile factory. She had heard that the people there were either children of wealthy families or educated youth, and it was not easy to get in.

If you can get in, why worry about not finding a good family?

The car stopped at the door, and the family of three said goodbye to Yang Xiaotao with gifts.

When Yang Xiaotao returned home, Miaomiao and the others had already fallen asleep. Grandpa had gone to the brigade headquarters, and Ran Qiuye was waiting in the room.

Yang Xiaotao told Ran Qiuye about Aunt Wang's request, and Ran Qiuye agreed with the other party's choice after hearing it.

Instead of arranging a marriage for her, it is better to let her find one herself.

Speaking of Ding He's work, Ran Qiuye said that it was arranged by her sister Ran Xinrui.

After the New Year, Ran Xinrui will take the high school entrance exam.

With Ran Xinrui's grades, she is in the top five in the class, so it should not be difficult for her to get into high school.

You may even be able to get into university in a few years.

But now it’s all gone, and there is no chance for me to go to college at all.

Moreover, some of those students and school staff are not very reliable.

Many students have been sent to local areas for re-education. As the eldest sister, I have to consider this carefully.

Especially since Ran Xinrui is still a girl.

In the past two years, Ran Qiuye has seen a lot of things while traveling in the countryside.

Some girls who came here simply couldn’t adapt to rural life, and for various reasons, they had to endure criticism and attacks, or even marry someone they didn’t want to marry…

She couldn't control other people's affairs, but she really couldn't bear to leave her own sister.

But not going to school and then working might be the biggest regret of her life.

Ran Qiuye was a little undecided, not knowing whether to support her to continue studying or find a job.

Yang Xiaotao was also thinking about what Ran Qiuye said.

If possible, he would certainly like Ran Xinrui to continue her studies, preferably go to university for further studies.

No matter what the future holds, the more knowledge you have and the more you understand, the higher your ceiling will be.

But the current situation is a bit special. There is no problem with going to college. Not to mention his brother-in-law, there is also the existence of his father-in-law. As long as Ran Xinrui doesn't do anything stupid or messy, there is no problem in recommending his daughter to go to college.

But what Yang Xiaotao is worried about is the high school period before going to college.

This is exactly what Ran Qiuye was worried about.

"How about this, let's ask Xinrui what she thinks tomorrow, and then ask Dad what he thinks."

Yang Xiaotao expressed his opinion, and Ran Qiuye understood that this matter was not determined by what the couple said, but also depended on the opinions of Ran Xinrui and Ran's father.

The two talked for a while and then went to bed to rest.

Outside the yard, Xiao Wei controlled the big poplar tree in the yard to bring cool breezes, which made the two people who were discussing acupoints full of curiosity.