Chapter 110 Night School Opening

The man added, "She also complained about my poor sitting and standing posture, and that I lacked elegance. What's wrong with my elegance? I don't know what these old women have learned from getting together all day. I know she's learned to disregard men."

Someone said, "Honestly, we should go to night school. These women talk differently when they get home. They used to listen to everything I said, but now they contradict everything I say. Before, if I said 'tsk tsk tsk,' they'd reflect on what they'd done wrong, but now, if I say 'tsk tsk' twice, they'll say, 'You're sick, get treatment, don't play that game on me.'"

Everyone laughed again.

After laughing, I felt a little sad. Education really does change people. After attending night school, the women in their families became more energetic and walked with their heads held high. The submissive, timid nature of their past, which prioritized their husbands, children, and elders over their own, gradually disappeared.

They were a little uncomfortable, but deep down they knew that this was not a bad thing.

They have all seen movies and know Kong Shuzhen, Xiao Cui, Yue Xian, and Wang Caifeng. They appreciate these images of women in the new era, but subconsciously, they separate movies from reality, thinking that these are just movies and that women in reality are not like this and will never be like this.

But now, facts tell them that the women in their families have the potential to become as lively, bright, positive, sunny, brave and tough as the heroines in the movies, and they are becoming that way.

To be honest, women are getting better and becoming the heroines in movies. If they are still standing still, then they are not worthy of others!

The only way to be worthy of him is to turn yourself into the leading actor in the movie.

But it’s very difficult to become like the male protagonist, it requires a lot of effort.

So subconsciously, they want to trap women in the same place and keep them at the same level. But now, it’s a bit difficult to trap them, so they have no choice but to work hard to improve themselves.

The men couldn't help but sigh in their hearts when they thought about how they could no longer be the boss after work, and had to do housework and go to night school.

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At the end of May, the school building was completed.

Zhang Guangzong went to the commune and informed Secretary Li and Director Zhong of the good news.

Everyone unanimously chose an auspicious day, June 3, 1969, as the opening day for the night school. On this day, everything was suitable.

Comrade He Zeshan, director of the county revolutionary committee and secretary of the county party committee, attended the event and delivered a speech on the education of poor and lower-middle peasants. After the ceremony, he also took time out to discuss the development of women's work with Yan Guixiang.

"Comrade Yan Guixiang, among the 19 communes and over 400 brigades in Qushui County, Liushu Village has been the best at mobilizing women to participate in social development, and you have made an indelible contribution. Are you interested in working at the County Women's Federation?"

Yan Guixiang was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect her leader to have such an idea, but she thought about it carefully and shook her head.

"Secretary He, thank you for your affirmation and recognition of my work. It would be a lie to say I don't want to work in the county. I definitely want to go, I really want to go. But when I think about it, I realize that our women's work in Liushu Village has only just begun. I don't want to leave for the time being. I want to see the women's work in Liushu Village flourish before I go. Do you think that's okay?"

He Zeshan smiled and said, "Okay! Why not? I'm glad you made this decision. It shows you really care about women's work and women's rights. With a women's director like you in Liushu Village, I believe you will definitely achieve great things."

"Hey! Thank you for your support and encouragement. If the women knew about this, they would definitely be very happy."

He Zeshan asked her, "Where is Comrade Xie Yun who wrote the article?"

He read several articles written by Xie Yun and greatly admired the "ideological awareness" she showed in her articles.

This "ideological awareness" does not mean that Xie Yun thought so in her heart, but that she responded to and catered to the needs of the times with great precision.

This is rare.

It doesn’t really matter what she thinks. What’s important is that she can say and write these words that are in line with the current situation in a high-sounding manner, becoming a “pioneer of the times.”

Some people are dissatisfied with the current situation, so they keep silent and try to avoid it; or they speak out and make themselves look bad. Neither of these two approaches is advisable.

Xie Yun was different. She was adept at capitalizing on the current situation, seizing the positives in a chaotic environment and striving to move forward. This girl was actually quite suited to playing politics. But she probably didn't want to.

According to his observation and analysis, she might be behind the idea of ​​opening a night school.

He Zeshan believed that he had a certain understanding of Xie Yun, even a little more than Comrade Yan Guixiang in front of him.

Qin Fuhai, the director of the Grain Bureau, was his brother-in-law. He knew that Xie Yun had used Doctor Li's connections to ask his brother-in-law to find a job for her mother, Comrade Zhang Ruifeng.

A young girl, at this sensitive time, can interact with Dr. Li, whose identity is a bit questionable. This shows that she is very courageous and does not agree with some of the current policies.

But she worked hard to find a job for her mother, which shows that she has a pure heart and is filial.

She was also very good at socializing. Even in bad weather, she still chose to travel a long distance to deliver the food. Her thoughtfulness was truly precious. The most important thing was that the food she delivered was indeed fresh and delicious.

Yan Guixiang was not surprised that Secretary He knew Xie Yun. After all, the last time she was called to the county to be praised was because Xie Yun wrote an article about Wang Qingli setting up her own household.

She smiled and said, "She went to the commune for training. As you know, we've been planning to build a junior high school for a long time, and now the new school building is complete. Comrade Xie Yun graduated from high school with excellent grades. When the brigade decided to run a junior high school, Comrade Xie Yun took the initiative to apply to be a teacher there, and the brigade approved it."

Considering the incoming teachers' lack of teaching experience, the commune organized a pre-job training session for the new teachers. Xie Yun spent the day at the commune training and returned home at night.

"I see. I won't be able to see her this time. What a pity."

Yan Guixiang smiled and said, "Xie Yun is very outstanding. She will definitely perform well in her position. She may go to the county to receive praise in due time. You will be able to meet her then."

"That's true."

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At this time, Xie Yun was attending the commune's teacher training class, and was receiving training from several of the commune's original junior high school teachers along with more than a dozen junior high school teachers who were about to take office.