Pictures of pomegranates

Chapter 22 Zhang Mei
Zhang Zhaodi was startled by the sudden sound. She turned around and saw that the person standing behind her turned out to be one of her students.

Zhang Mei, the life committee member of Class [-], Grade [-], who she supports, Zhang Zhaodi was deeply impressed by this little girl.There is always a smile on her rosy little face, and she seems to have endless energy every day, running around the classroom and working diligently.Every time there is an art class, Zhang Mei is always the first one to help the teacher clean the blackboard and get teaching aids. She always asks the teacher various questions about painting. She is a local student with whom she has many friendships.

However, Zhang Zhaodi still felt very embarrassed when she was suddenly seen by students with her face full of tears.She was a little panicked to hide her embarrassment, and said with a tone full of embarrassment: "Zhang Mei, how did you know I was here? I haven't gone home to rest yet. Do you have anything to do with the teacher?"

Seeing this, the little girl carefully handed her a crumpled tissue. Seeing that Zhang Zhaodi was willing to take it, she said: "Teacher, I asked other students and said that I saw you walking towards the playground, so I found you." Here. This paper towel is very clean. You can give it to everyone for lunch. I saved it specially. It smells very good. I have never seen it before. Now it is for you to use!"

"Oh, thank you!" Zhang Zhaodi wiped the tears on her face with a tissue.

The little girl said very gently: "Teacher, are you homesick? Are you missing your mother? When I miss my aunt, I will secretly climb to the roof, look at the stars and cry for a while. After I finish crying , I feel like the stars are very bright, as if my aunt heard what I said!"

Zhang Zhaodi couldn't help but ask: "Your aunt is very close to you, right?"

"Well, my father died early, and my mother married my current father. After giving birth to my younger brother, she had no time to talk to me. When my aunt was at home, she would always take me, accompany me, and be very kind to me. . Later, my aunt left. Before she left, she said she would come back to pick me up, but she has not come back yet. My aunt is definitely not dead. Teacher, I want to find her, I want to find my aunt!" The little girl's eyes were filled with tears. He fluttered, his eyes seemed to be full of expectation for the distance.

What if the distance is the same as here, or there is nothing?Zhang Zhaodi, who was coming from afar, looked at her, and a bad thought suddenly flashed through her mind, but she didn't want to hit the little girl.

So, she asked with concern: "Do you want to find her now? Do you know where my aunt has gone?"

The little girl shook her head and said sadly: "I don't know, my aunt left in a hurry, and I, I don't know where she went. Some people said she was dead. It's impossible. They lied! My aunt will not die, she must be." No, my aunt will not lie to me. She said she will not want me. My aunt will not want me. When I left, my aunt said that she would come back to pick me up soon and take me away from here. We will live a good life. "

"Hmm, I also believe that my aunt will not lie to you, let alone abandon you. Maybe my aunt is working hard to make money outside now and has no time to come back to you for the time being. You just need to study hard, get into a good university, and wait for a job. Now..." Zhang Zhaodi was interrupted anxiously by the little girl before she could finish her words.

The little girl said: "Teacher, I don't want to study anymore. My parents asked me to follow the villagers and go to work in the factory in the provincial capital tomorrow. I, I just came to say goodbye to you tonight. My parents said that my family has no money to support my education. Moreover, the sisters who have finished school in the village earn more than the sisters who have not yet worked. My parents said that my brother is going to college, and I have to earn his tuition fees. I..."

At this point, the little girl's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, and there was no trace of smile on her face.

"Zhang Mei, thank you for coming to the teacher, but how do you decide for yourself? Do you still want to continue studying and go to college?" "Teacher, I think, I want to study, but, going to college is just a dream!"

"dream??"

"Yes, in my dream, my parents said that I was too stupid to study, and I couldn't get into a good school if I continued to study. Nowadays, it's hard to find a job after graduating from college, and the money I earn is not as much as the people on the construction site, so my parents don't let me study. "Teacher, I, I don't want to study anymore. I can go to the provincial capital to work and find my aunt. Thank you for teaching us these days. I really, really like it. I will never forget it in this life!" The little girl said with a smile on her face. Full of sadness and loss.

Zhang Zhaodi didn't know how to comfort her, but she just felt that compared with Zhang Mei, her sadness and despair seemed not worth mentioning.In Xin'an University, she was just a so-called administrative teacher doing chores. Other colleagues and students were accustomed to turning a blind eye to Zhang Zhaodi's existence.But here, due to the serious shortage of teachers in local schools, Zhang Zhaodi, who has several music and art award certificates, was fortunate enough to serve as a temporary music and art teacher for the liberal arts class of the third year of high school.

Therefore, in the isolated and remote countryside, the children heard Bach's Goldberg Variations for the first time, saw Van Gogh's sunflowers in bloom, and felt the shock of Wagner's Ring of Nibelung. These strange novelties and shocks were enough to make Zhang Children like Mei are remembered for a lifetime.Faced with her heartfelt gratitude, Zhang Zhaodi subconsciously felt that she should do something.

She gently held the little girl's hand and said: "Zhang Mei, listen to the teacher, you must continue to study. Your aunt must also hope that you continue to study. Reading will allow you to see a different world. Maybe after reading the book, you will You will not be able to find a good job, but if you don’t study, you will definitely not be able to find a good job. You are too young to work now, so you must study hard first!"

"Teacher, I also want to study, but, but..." The girl lowered her head and rubbed her hands uneasily.

Zhang Zhaodi understood her predicament and said without hesitation: "I am responsible for the money. Your teacher will pay for your tuition, including your college tuition. Let's talk to your parents now, okay?" "

"Teacher, this, this won't work. The tuition costs a lot of money. I can't use your money. I..." The little girl explained anxiously that she was not asking the teacher to say goodbye just to get her own tuition.

Zhang Zhaodi stood up and stood in front of her, gently touched the little girl's head, and said gently: "Good boy, the teacher knows what you are going to say. Let's talk to your parents first, okay? The college entrance examination is coming soon. Well, it would be a pity to give up at this time. You should study hard first, and the tuition fee will be regarded as money temporarily loaned to you by the teacher. When you grow up and work, if your ability allows, you can pay the tuition fee back to me, okay?"

"Really? Really, teacher? Can you really lend it to me first?"

Looking at the little girl's grateful eyes, Zhang Zhaodi felt for the first time that if she could change her fate, then her life would not be in vain.So, she nodded vigorously and said: "Well, of course, the teacher doesn't lie, he keeps his word!"

(End of this chapter)