Of course, the teachers also have high expectations.

This is about educating children; it cannot be done carelessly.

When people think about education level, the first thing that comes to mind is the group of educated youth in the village.

Few villagers received an education, and even fewer were able to attend high school, naturally making the educated youth appear more cultured.

Xue Fu smiled and said, "I know."

She heard about this from Gu Chong and Gu Fei yesterday.

Aunt Li asked her, "Do you want to sign up to be a teacher? I saw that everyone in your educated youth settlement went to the team leader's house this morning to sign up for the teacher exam."

Xue Fu touched her nose and gave a perfunctory answer: "We'll see how it goes."

Seeing that she wasn't agitated at all, her aunt frowned slightly, her expression a little strange, and asked, "You don't want to be a teacher?"

Xue Fu said tactfully, "I feel like I'm not really suited for this."

"Alright then. But your current job is pretty good, so it doesn't really matter whether you're a teacher or not," Aunt Li said enviously.

Xue Fu chatted with her for a couple more minutes before being let go and continuing her journey back towards the Gu family home.

Upon entering the Gu family home, Gu Fei was fetching water outside. She glanced over and saw that Gu Chong had finished work and was cooking in the kitchen.

Xue Fu went over and helped Gu Fei carry water.

"Are you going to wash clothes? Or take them to the water tank in the kitchen?" Xue Fu asked, carrying the bucket.

Gu Fei pointed to the basin next to him: "For washing clothes."

"good."

Xue Fu poured the water into the basin.

Gu Fei then went to the main room and brought out two small stools, placing one behind her for her to sit on.

Gu Fei leaned over and said, "Sister, I heard that the primary and junior high schools in the village were built together."

He smiled slightly, his eyes seemingly filled with anticipation as he looked at Xue Fu. He asked, "Sister, do you want to become a teacher? Many people in the village have signed up, and many of them haven't even graduated from junior high school yet."

Gu Fei thought that if her sister signed up, she would definitely be more outstanding than all of them.

Xue Fu shook her head, and gave Gu Fei a more definitive answer than she had given to Aunt Li earlier.

"I don't want to be a teacher."

Why not go?

Gu Chong's voice interrupted from behind.

Xue Fu looked back and saw Gu Chong's gaze, which held an unnoticed probing look on her face.

Xue Fu rested her chin on her hand: "Mmm..."

She said, "I can't teach children, um... I might mislead them?"

She made a self-deprecating joke.

If all children were as obedient and sensible as Gu Fei, Xue Fu thought she might as well try being a teacher.

But that's not the case.

When faced with a bratty child, Xue Fu would probably only be more bratty than the child, using her bratty nature to control the bratty nature.

Moreover, Xue Fu's father was a teacher.

Although she was a professor of higher education at a university, her father was still completely stunned when he received the exam papers and course papers.

Her answer was so sincere that Gu Chong couldn't help but smile.

He thought she was so honest and straightforward.

It was such a good job, and everyone else was vying for it, but she was the one turning it down.

In her eyes, what exactly is good?

Gu Chong was even more curious about what kind of family could raise such an innocent, naive, and spoiled girl.

Gu Chong's smile startled Xue Fu, who asked, somewhat confused, "Hmm?"

"nothing."

Gu Chong brought up another bucket of water and told them to go wash their hands before eating.

But Xue Fu felt that she hadn't misjudged the situation.

During this period, Gu Chong has been smiling a lot more.

He used to always have a stern face, no emotions, and he always looked cold and indifferent, as if someone had upset him.

He's been smiling a lot more lately, but Xue Fu doesn't know if he's encountered something good.

It's all very mysterious.

After the meal, Gu Chong escorted her back to the educated youth settlement. As he left, Gu Chong slipped her a glass bottle.

"This is?"

Xue Fu looked at the yellowish-brown liquid in the glass bottle, which contained leaves she didn't recognize.

Gu Chong met her slightly bewildered eyes, lowered his gaze and chuckled softly: "Made with magnolia blossoms."

Fearing she wouldn't know what it was, he explained in detail: "Didn't you say there are a lot of mosquitoes at night lately? Apply some of this before bed."

After saying that, as if afraid she would find it offensive, he added, "This wine doesn't smell bad."

After hearing what he said, Xue Fu knew what it was.

However, her eyes held a subtle glint in them. She thought, "Isn't Gu Chongxin too observant?"

The windows of the female educated youth dormitory were made of paper. A few nights ago it rained, and the paper softened and cracked. These past few nights, mosquitoes have been sneaking in and biting people in the middle of the night.

Xue Fu didn't sleep well for several nights.

She remembered Gu Chong burning camphor leaves to repel mosquitoes in the yard when she was having dinner the day before yesterday, and casually mentioned it.

Gu Chong remembered that.

Xue Fu touched the glass bottle. The bottle was very new, and the cap looked like it hadn't been opened many times.

Xue Fu couldn't help but ask, "When did you make this?" Her gaze was intense, and being looked at by those clear, bright eyes seemed to reveal all her emotions.

So Gu Chong half-closed his eyes, choosing to hide his fluttering heart. He couldn't burden her for the time being.

"The medicine has already been released from the soaking process."

His words were unclear, and Xue Fu pouted, but didn't ask any further questions.

"Thank you, you're so kind, Gu Chong."

Xue Fu thought that no one who had truly spent time with Gu Chong would call him a cold person.

Gu Chong is a serious, meticulous, warm, and sensitive person.

She was lucky to meet him right away.

The village plans to build both the primary and junior high schools at once. They will also need to recruit teachers for both.

Being a teacher is a highly sought-after job.

Except for the busy harvest season, there is no need to work in the fields. All I need to do is stand on the podium and teach when class is over, and then I can comfortably sit in the office after class.

Moreover, teachers earn a considerable amount of work points, equivalent to a normal day's work, which is enough to easily support oneself.

I also heard that the school will build a cafeteria, so students can eat there during class.

Everyone at the educated youth settlement, except for Xue Fu, was extremely excited and took it very seriously.

The educated youth also knew that the competition for this position was fierce.

Although the villagers were not as well-educated as them, the educated youth were, after all, outsiders, so the village would naturally give priority to the local villagers.

When Xue Fu returned, she noticed that the atmosphere at the educated youth settlement had changed.

It was somewhat like the college entrance exam preparation she had experienced before, with a very strong learning atmosphere.

Xue Fu saw that they were all sitting in the courtyard, each holding a book and reading, making the most of their break time.

Xue Fu subconsciously remained silent, not wanting to disturb them.

However, someone saw her return and asked her first.

This is a male educated youth named Wu Tiejun.

"Xue Fu, did you forget to register at the captain's house?"

Wu Tiejun's question was actually a warning to others.

If we're talking about who has the most powerful background in this educated youth settlement, it's definitely Xue Fu.

She may not be as well-educated as them, but her family is well-off, so she can use her connections.

Everyone knows exactly how Xue Fu got her job at the fishpond.

When Wu Tiejun asked this question, Xue Fu saw the other people put down their books and glance over, their eyes scrutinizing her.