good old days

The mother and daughter talked for a long time, and Ma Meili couldn't wait to come over to Chen Xiuyun's house for so long.

"Xinyu, your mother-in-law is going to sell her bicycle and sewing machine. What are you going to do?"

Jiang Xinyu was a little shocked. The bicycle was sold, so why should the sewing machine be sold? Her mother-in-law was quite fond of that sewing machine.

After thinking about it for a moment, she knew what her mother-in-law was thinking.

She bought too much goods and spent so much money at one time, she was afraid of losing everything.

When walking back, Ma Meili said from the side: "Xinyu, tell your mother-in-law to sell me that sewing machine."

Jiang Xinyu: "Sewing machines are not for sale."

Ma Meili: "Anyway, you can't come back more than once a year. You've sold your bicycles, so why keep the sewing machines? It's inconvenient to transport them there."

"They are all relatives. You can tell your mother-in-law to sell it to my family at a cheaper price."

Jiang Xinyu asked with a smile: "How cheap is it? Chen Yi bought the sewing machine with money. The new sewing machine is the same as the one that just left the factory. How cheap do you want it to be?"

Ma Meili rolled her eyes, "No matter how good it is, it's already a second-hand product, and it definitely can't be sold at the same price as a new product."

Jiang Xinyu refused to talk to her. When she arrived at the gate of the courtyard, she found that the courtyard was full of people.

She planned to ride the bicycle to the commune and let Ding Changhai sell it, just to prevent this situation. Why did her mother-in-law just let the news out?
  There were many people in the courtyard just to watch the fun, and there were also many people who wanted to buy something cheap.

"This bike is a few years old, and it costs [-] yuan at most."

The price is no different than robbery.

Wang Sumei is not a vegetarian, "You can take [-] and buy it elsewhere."

"A bicycle costs [-], and a sewing machine costs [-]. No tickets are required. If you want to buy it, pay for it. If you don't want it, don't pile it up here. I still have to clean up the yard."

The price was really not cheap. Not only Ma Meimei was heartbroken, but everyone in the yard was also heartbroken.

When there was no one in the yard, Jiang Xinyu said: "Sell the bicycle as soon as you sell it, but why also sell the sewing machine? Mom, don't worry about losing all the goods. When you make money from the sale, the situation at home will only be better than before." good."

Wang Sumei shook her head: "If I don't sell it, I won't be able to use it. When I have spare money, I will buy a new one in the capital."

After a trip to Xinjiang Province, they had lost all their private money, how could she not think about it for them?

Her mother-in-law had made up her mind, and Jiang Xinyu's repeated persuasion was of no use.

That night, after it was completely dark, someone came over and bought the sewing machine.

Early the next morning Jiang Xinyu went to the commune brick factory to find Song Yahui.

There were many people working in the brick and tile factory, and the sun was already shining brightly at noon. There were all gay men working shirtless inside.

Song Yahui's still young body was not conspicuous among them, because there were many teenagers about his age in the brick and tile factory.

"Teacher Xiao Jiang."

Song Yahui wiped the sweat from his head with excitement on his face.

When he got closer, he found that his body was covered with mud and his trouser legs were too dirty to be seen. He hurriedly turned around and went back to get his clothes.

The wind, wind and fire came and went, the sweat on the head became more, and the face became hot and flushed. “You are back. When did you come back?”

After reminiscing for a while, Jiang Xinyu asked seriously: "I heard from my mother that you failed to pass the high school exam after taking the exam twice?"

Song Yahui scratched his head, "I tried really hard, but my grades just weren't good."

"Teacher Xiao Jiang, you didn't come here just to scold me, right?" He raised his eyes with a guilty conscience.

Jiang Xinyu felt that the diploma was still very important, so she persuaded her again, "Otherwise, you have to repeat the studies for another year."

Song Yahui shook his head like a rattle, "Even if I get into high school, I will definitely not be able to get into college, or even technical secondary school, so forget it. I can earn more than [-] a month now, and I don't want to go back to school. "

There are many people in the village like Song Yahui who have only finished junior high school. There are also many girls in the village who have not even finished elementary school because their families are reluctant to spend a few dollars.

Society is progressing. Regardless of gender, there will be almost no children who do not study in the future. However, Jiang Xinyu feels that she is unable to change the current general situation. But she still hopes that the students she has taught can continue to study and have a good future.

"Have you decided not to study anymore? You won't regret it in the future?"

Seeing her serious attitude, Song Yahui became more serious unconsciously, "I'm not a student. I can make money as a bricklayer."

Jiang Xinyu then asked: "Then do you want to go to the capital with me to work as a self-employed person and help us sell things, with food and accommodation included? The initial salary is the same as yours now."

There will definitely be rewards for doing well.

Song Yahui was confused, "Teacher, aren't you and your husband studying at Huaqing? How come you are self-employed?"

"It's just because I still need to study, so I need help..."

After she explained the situation, Song Yahui roughly understood the situation.

"I want to go, but I have to go home and tell my parents." He was eager to try.

She nodded, "Let's discuss it with them carefully. If you need me to talk, just go to our brigade to find me. We have to leave in a few days. If you decide, tell me as soon as possible. I can give you yours when I go to buy tickets." Buy the tickets too.”

The farthest place Song Yahui has ever been is the county, and he has never even been to the city. After hearing Jiang Xinyu's words, his heart has happily drifted to the capital.

After Song Yahui agreed, she rode to the county. She went to He Yong's house and Song Guifang's house respectively with dried fruits. She didn't stay to eat, and then drove non-stop to the commune where her eldest sister Jiang Zhenzhen lived.

It was mid-afternoon when they arrived. Jiang Zhenzhen and her brother-in-law Zhang Hua went to the market with their children in their arms. Zhang Hua's mother and her sister-in-law were the only ones at home in the courtyard.

Compared to last time, Zhang Hua's attitude was much more enthusiastic.

"Auntie, my sister and Zhang Hua still live here? Didn't they say they were going to build a house that year?"

Pang Lijuan said "Hi", "When the two of them graduate and are assigned to work units, they will definitely be assigned a house. Why spend the money to build a house here?"

"Boss, wife, go get some white noodles and fry some eggs for toppings later to make noodles."

Jiang Zhenzhen and Zhang Hua came back more than half an hour later. Both the eldest and second child in her family were running away, and they looked like tigers.

Jiang Zhenzhen was overjoyed to see her. After dinner, she pulled her and talked for a long time. Not only that, she took Zhang Hua and the child back to Wuliqiao Brigade the next day.

As soon as he entered the yard, Old Jiang surrounded Jiang Xinyu: "Yesterday afternoon, a young man came and said he was willing to go to the capital with you. He said that his parents also agreed under his persuasion. Third girl, you take others with you." Why did I forget about you and me when I went to the capital to help you? I am not young, but I am quite capable..."

Old Man Jiang kept talking, but Chen Xiuyun couldn't stand it. "Xinyu, Xiao Ding is here today. Go home and see if he is at your house. I think he has something to ask you."