Chapter 413: Caring People in the Society
After Song Hongmei spoke for a long time, she gradually turned to the main point.
"Next is what's happened at school recently... You've all heard about it. Principal Feng died unexpectedly. We're 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 influence 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 killed 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, and with Song Hongmei putting pressure on them, the sisters-in-law didn't dare to 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 nearby. If this school disappears, how will the children go to school?"
"That's right... We already learn less than city kids, and the teachers are just average. Now even the schools are gone. Where will our children go to school? Children can't live without education."
"The nearest school is in the city, and it takes at least half an hour to get there, and that's by car. You can't just let us 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 all panicked. 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 school 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 are the children supposed to get there and back?"
The sisters-in-law were both sad and happy, and full of worries.
Song Hongmei said, "Don't be impatient, just listen to me." The organization has received donations from caring people in the community. The children's tuition and miscellaneous fees for attending school in the city are completely waived, and lunch subsidies are provided. The children no longer need to bring packed lunches. The school provides free nutritious lunches to ensure that the children can eat well.
As for transportation, we'll arrange buses to serve as school buses, picking up and dropping off the children. From now on, when you drop your children off at school, just walk them to the compound gate and watch them get on the bus. That's right, you mustn't be late. If you're late, the bus won't wait for you."
The sisters-in-law listened one by one with their heads raised and eyes wide open, and 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 this really such a good thing?" Chen Fengying was so shocked that she was dazed. "My Dazhuang can eat for two people by himself. How can a free lunch fill him up?"
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, I will take responsibility."
Chen Fengying quickly patted her chest and said, "That's great! For such a great opportunity, I'll definitely be the first to sign up!"
"I agree..."
"We also agree..."
"Tuition and fees are free, lunch is free, and there's a car to pick me up. Even city kids don't get this kind of treatment."
After thinking about it carefully, the sisters-in-law were so happy.
Chu Yue and Fang Xiu Li 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 unanimous approval. The children's information will be sent to the primary school in the city. After the school has made arrangements, they will resume their studies."
In an instant, applause broke out in the room.
Afterwards, Song Hongmei talked about some other things, which were 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 rest of you 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 both of your families to suffer. 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 this matter spreads, the impact will be bad. 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, 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 objected loudly.
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 greater and heavier, so she had to make a choice.
Finally.
Before leaving, Chu Yue asked a most curious question, "Sister Song, the kind-hearted people in society you mentioned are... the Pei family?"
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