"Brother Qianli!"

Just on the small hill, in a moment of silence, a clear shout sounded from afar.

Emerald green trees and dark blue rocks dotted the yellowish land, and a yellow wind blew along with the sound.

The sound faded away and the wind stopped in front of the three people.

A sturdy boy rushed up the dirt slope. His yellow five-star Brazilian jersey made his skin look even darker. The backpack on his back covered the resounding name of Ronaldo. His clever eyes glanced curiously at the unfamiliar Professor He and Zhang Chi, and then he excitedly said to Huo Qianli, "Brother Qianli, I'm back! I've bought all the books for you!"

Huo Qianli patted him on the shoulder and explained to Professor He and Zhang Chi: "This is the village chief's youngest son, Gu Haitao. He was supposed to go out to work after graduating from high school, but after I came, the village chief asked him to stay with me and help run errands. He will go out when he is older. He has been visiting relatives in Jingcheng these days, and I asked him to buy me some books."

In fact, Gu Haitao has been his follower for some time. As for how to subdue him, it is not a problem at all for Huo Qianli.

"Not bad, you are a young man with great spirit. It would be even better if you could read more books." Professor He nodded approvingly. "Young man, you must have worked hard in this hot weather!"

Gu Haitao hummed, "You don't even give me a sip of water, what's the point of talking?"

"You're going to die!" Huo Qianli quickly slapped him with a chestnut and quickly apologized to Professor He, "This kid relies on his father being the village chief and is used to making jokes with the villagers. Please don't mind it."

Professor He looked at Gu Haitao with interest, "Young man, your brother Qianli spent a lot of effort to invite us here. If you really offend us, your brother Qianli will be in trouble!"

Gu Haitao took out three bottles of mineral water from his backpack and grinned, "Are you using this to make amends?"

The three people who were talking dryly were stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter. Zhang Chi even punched Gu Haitao with a smile, "You are a good follower!"

Gu Haitao rolled his eyes and said, "We are both followers, why don't you reflect on this?"

Zhang Chi: ...

When you are thirsty, you don’t need Nongfu Spring, it will taste just as sweet. The three of them took a big gulp and made a satisfied smacking sound.

Zhang Chi turned his head and looked at Gu Haitao who was squatting on a rock looking at the scenery, and asked in surprise: "You don't want to drink?"

Gu Haitao waved his hand, "I must have drunk it! It's not like we're waiting for everyone to start the feast, right?"

"Will you die if I don't talk?" Huo Qianli glared at him, then turned around and said, "Professor He, please rest here for a while. I'll go back and come right over."

Professor He nodded, Huo Qianli and Zhang Chi nodded, put their arms around Gu Haitao's shoulders and left.

Looking at Huo Qianli's departing back, Zhang Chi sighed and said, "Teacher, how about I apply for this college student village official position next year?"

Professor He glanced sideways and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Zhang Chi scratched his head and said, "I feel very excited. Although it is very laborious, it really changes the fate of so many people. It feels great. It only takes three years anyway!"

"What a joke?" Professor He snorted. "I was so passionate about doing this for their own good, but I was misunderstood, beaten, and scolded. I couldn't make sense, and I couldn't get things done. There was a better way out, but I had to waste three years in difficult conditions and achieve nothing. How could that be exciting?"

Zhang Chi was stunned, "Then you still look like you have high hopes for Senior Brother Huo."

Professor He took out a cigarette box from his pocket and lit it. Old men of their generation are often overworked and few of them don't smoke and drink.

After taking a puff of smoke to calm himself, he said, "Xiao Huo naturally has a bright future. This is a national initiative, and the provincial party committee attaches great importance to it. As one of the first responders, as long as he makes achievements, he will be able to rise to the top. At the very least, he can gain some experience and make some connections, just like the educated youth who went to the countryside with him back then."

"Now, he has found a way to change Hushan Village. This tough nut can be gnawed away slowly. With his intelligence and patience, a bright future is almost in sight."

"But you are different. You will not be in the first batch next year. It may seem like there is only a one-year difference, but in fact, there is a huge difference! Moreover, you are not as kind-hearted as him, and your brain is not as quick as his. If you really go to the countryside, your spirit will be worn away in two or three months, and the rest of your time will be spent in torment and confusion. Do you understand?"

Zhang Chi leaned forward, his head lowered, and remained silent.

Professor He finished tapping, propped up his knees and stood up, holding the empty mineral water bottle, "Let's go and look around. Xiao Huo has gone back to arrange food, so we won't wait for him."

Zhang Chi stood up reluctantly and followed Professor He.

Professor He: "Take the unfinished water with you."

Zhang Chi bent down and picked up the half-drunk water bottle.

Professor He suddenly asked, "Do you know why Xiao Gu didn't drink the water just now?"

Zhang Chi said casually: "He drank it."

"He only bought three bottles."

Zhang Chi was stunned.

"Didn't you notice that his lips were so dry and chapped?"

Professor He sighed, "The village chief's child is reluctant to spend an extra dollar to buy himself a bottle of mineral water. Do you still think it's easy?"

Zhang Chi walked in silence, and suddenly said, "Teacher, I still want to sign up next year."

Professor He didn't even turn his head and said, "Let's talk about it when we get back to school."

Zhang Chi was stunned and said, "I'll fill out the form when I get back to school."

Professor He finally stopped and turned to look at him. "Have you thought it through?"

"Um!"

"Why do you only teach fools?"

Professor He snorted, turned his head and looked forward, with a happy smile on his face.

......

When the two were halfway there, Huo Qianli came back to pick them up.

"Professor He, Xiao Zhang, why don't you sit for a while?"

Professor He smiled and waved his hand, "No need to sit down, let's go, come with us and take a look around."

It was soon past six o'clock, which was not the regular dinner time in Hushan Village, but the village chief's family had already sat down at the table.

With Huo Qianli's advance instructions, plus the extra hundred yuan he gave to the village chief's wife, the table was full of food, and the village chief Gu Daqiang opened a bottle of wine to drink with them.

Professor He was initially reluctant to have so many dishes, but Huo Qianli said this was not a business banquet, and that if they couldn't finish the food, they would have to keep eating the next meal. All the food had to go into the stomachs of the people at the table as a sincere thank you for Professor He's generous help. Only then did Professor He sit down with peace of mind.

After three rounds of drinking, the village chief's wife went to do housework. Huo Qianli looked at Gu Daqiang and said with a smile: "Brother, let me talk to you about something."

Then, Huo Qianli presented all the ideas that Professor He had discussed with him today. His speech was clear and organized with clear key points. Professor He nodded slightly, and it was obvious that Huo Qianli really took it to heart.

After saying that, Huo Qianli looked at Gu Daqiang expectantly, "Brother, where do you think we should start with this matter?"

“It can’t be done!”

No one expected that Gu Daqiang would speak in a muffled voice and say this.