After Song Hongmei spoke for such a long time, she gradually turned to the main point.
"Next is what happened in school recently... You have all heard about some things. Principal Feng died unexpectedly. We are all very sorry..."
As for the cause of Principal Feng's death, it was said that he accidentally encountered a tiger in the mountains and was bitten to death by the tiger.
As for his evil deeds, they were not made public because they would have a bad impact if spread. They were afraid that people in the compound would panic and the children would be afraid to go to school in the future.
Only Chu Yue and Fang Xiuli knew.
The sisters-in-law all had doubts in their hearts. If Principal Feng was really bitten to death by a tiger, why was the school suspended and why were other teachers also investigated? There was obviously something wrong.
There were many speculations, but no one knew the truth. Also, with Song Hongmei putting pressure on them, the sisters-in-law dared not say anything.
Some things can only pass by in such a muddled way.
Song Hongmei continued, "…after careful consideration, the organization decided to cancel the school."
“Ah…cancel the school? This is the only school near us. If this school is gone, how will the children go to school?”
"That's right... We already learn less than the city kids, and the teachers are average. Now even the schools are gone. Where will our children go to school? Children can't live without school."
"The nearest school is in the city, and it takes at least half an hour to get there, and we have to take a car. We can't just walk back and forth, right? The child is so young, how can he bear it?"
When the sisters-in-law heard that the school was gone, they started to panic. Although they themselves had never been to school, they all understood the importance of studying. In an instant, everyone in the room was in a panic.
Chu Yue and Fang Xiu Li also frowned, worried about the cancellation of school.
But they thought more about it and felt that the organization would not cancel it so suddenly, there must be follow-up arrangements.
"Quiet, quiet, everyone, quiet down." Song Hongmei shouted a few times, "The school in the mountains was cancelled because we want to send the children to the schools in the city."
"In the city? Really going to the city?"
"The city is good, the schools are good, the teachers are good, and I can learn a lot."
"But the Red Star Primary School in the city is so far away from us, how can the children get there and back?"
The sisters-in-law were mixed with sadness and joy, and were all worried.
Song Hongmei said, "Don't be impatient, just listen to me slowly. The organization has received donations from caring people in the society. The children's tuition and miscellaneous fees for going to school in the city are all waived, and lunch subsidies are provided. The children no longer need to bring lunch boxes. The school provides free nutritious lunches to ensure that the children can eat well.
As for transportation, we will arrange buses to serve as school buses to pick up and drop off the children. In the future, when you send your children to school, just send them to the gate of the compound and watch them get on the bus. That’s right, you must not be late. If you are late, the bus will not wait for you. "
The sisters-in-law listened one by one with their heads raised and eyes wide open. As they listened, they began to laugh unconsciously.
They don't have to pay for school now, but the school is simple and that's why it's free. If they go to school in the city, even children of soldiers have to pay tuition.
Now, not only is there no tuition fee, but lunch is also arranged and transportation is free.
"Really... is there such a good thing?" Chen Fengying was so shocked that she was in a trance. "My Dazhuang can eat the meal of two people by himself. Can the free lunch make him full?"
Song Hongmei couldn't help laughing when she heard this question, and replied, "Yes! He will definitely be full! I will never let your Dazhuang go hungry. If he doesn't have enough to eat, come back and tell me, and I will take responsibility."
Chen Fengying quickly patted her chest and said, "That's great! For such a good thing, I will definitely be the first to sign up!"
"I agree..."
"We also agree..."
"Tuition and miscellaneous fees are waived, lunch is free, and there is a car to pick you up. Even children in the city don't have this kind of treatment."
After the sisters-in-law thought about it carefully, they were so happy.
Chu Yue and Fang Xiuli didn't care about the money. What they cared about was that the teaching quality in the city was better. This was indeed a good thing, so they raised their hands to express their agreement.
But that caring person in society...
Song Hongmei carefully looked at the number of people who raised their hands. "Okay, this is passed unanimously. After that, the children's information will be sent to the primary schools in the city. After the schools have made arrangements, they will start going to school again."
In an instant, applause broke out in the room.
Afterwards, Song Hongmei talked about some other things, mostly daily trivial matters, such as paying attention to unity in the compound, getting along harmoniously with neighbors, not quarreling between couples, and that summer vacation was coming soon, so children should never be allowed to swim in the water.
It is not easy for her to be the director of the women's department.
When the meeting was finally over, Song Hongmei called out the names, "Chu Yue, Xiu Li, you stay here. The others can take the children back. Remember to get the rice dumplings."
The sisters-in-law went to get the rice dumplings happily. Along the way, you could hear their laughter and discussions about the new school.
There were only three people in the room.
Song Hongmei asked Chu Yue and Fang Xiuli to sit closer, and said earnestly, "This incident has caused injustice to both of your families. How are the children recovering?"
Chu Yue was calm, "Yuan Bao has recovered well. He will be able to walk normally in half a month."
Fang Xiuli still couldn't let it go, "Sister Song, can't you just let him be cut into pieces and despised by everyone?"
Tan Rourou suffered humiliation and hurt, but in the end, Principal Feng just died without even being charged with any crime. How could she, as a mother, swallow this?
Song Hongmei sighed and said, "Xiu Li, I understand how you feel. But the organization has its own considerations. If the matter spreads, it will have a bad impact. You don't want to see other children panic, right?"
Such rhetoric is definitely moral kidnapping.
But for someone in Song Hongmei's position, unity and stability come first.
For example, in early spring, when Fang Xiuli just came back to the compound, she annoyed Chu Yue everywhere. Song Hongmei also advised Chu Yue to relax and not care too much about Fang Xiuli's actions, so that the compound could be in a harmonious atmosphere.
Now, it’s just that the identities have been swapped, and the person who is forced to swallow this anger is Fang Xiuli.
If it were the Fang Xiuli of the past, she would definitely have loudly opposed it.
But now, thinking of how happy her sisters-in-law were when they left just now, she pursed her lips and finally just nodded.
Afterwards, Song Hongmei comforted and showed concern for them again. Her concern for them and her worry for the children were real, but the responsibility on Song Hongmei's shoulders was bigger and heavier, so she had to make a choice.
Finally.
Before Chu Yue left, she asked a most curious question, "Sister Song, the kind-hearted people in society you are talking about are... the Pei family?"
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