The snow has been getting heavier these days, and a thick layer of snow has accumulated everywhere on the roads, so the team no longer requires Lin Shu and the others to go to work.
Unless necessary, Lin Shu rarely goes out and basically stays on the kang.
Lin Shu sat on the kang, comparing the scarf he had half-knitted over the past few days, and nodded with satisfaction. He had even exchanged the yarn for the scarf with Sister Xiaoli.
At this time, Xu Juan rushed in from outside, her nose red from the cold. She gasped and said excitedly, "I heard that the brigade will open a primary school next year, and they are starting to recruit teachers now, two teachers."
Lin Shu didn't stop knitting the scarf, but just nodded to show that she understood.
She is currently working in a health center, so this news has no impact on her.
Xiao Qiao also nodded lightly.
Lin Shu understood that this news was not very tempting to Xiao Qiao. She was well-off and work points were dispensable to her, so she always did the easiest work and earned the fewest work points.
Liu Fang and Li Mei kept staring at Xu Juan, looking at her with anticipation.
Xu Juan calmed down and said regretfully, "I don't know any more details."
Liu Fang and Li Mei both looked disappointed.
Ever since the news that the primary school in the brigade was recruiting teachers came out, the educated youth compound, which had been quiet for a long time, became lively again.
Everyone was eager to try it out, and despite the cold weather, they went back and forth to inquire about the news.
Liu Fang and Li Mei spent most of their time these days with other educated youth.
Lin Shu could understand them. After all, being a teacher was much easier than doing farm work.
"Lin Shu, do you think I have a chance?" Xu Juan asked excitedly, then said dejectedly, "It probably won't be my turn. So many of us only graduated from high school."
Lin Shu looked up at Xu Juan, her hands still working as she continued to knit the scarf. She only had a few stitches left to finish.
"Hey, just analyze it for me." Xu Juan said, blocking Lin Shu's hand.
Lin Shu looked up helplessly and poured a basin of cold water on her: "No chance."
"Why?" Xu Juan stared and asked unwillingly.
"It should be said that the educated youth didn't have a chance," Lin Shu slapped Xu Juan's hand away and said slowly, "Think about it, would the people in the brigade give this opportunity to an outsider?"
Xu Juan was stunned for a moment and said dejectedly: "Oh, why didn't I think of it?"
"What about Liu Fang and the others..." Xu Juan said doubtfully.
Yeah, didn't they think about this problem? They just wanted to give it a try.
Lin Shu shook out the knitted scarf, glanced at Xu Juan and said, "We have to give it a try. What if we get selected?"
Xu Juan's face was full of disappointment: "Yeah, what if."
"Oh, what a waste of time." Xu Juan sighed.
Then, she pulled the scarf that Lin Shu had knitted and said, "Wow, it's so beautiful. Who did you knit it for?"
Lin Shu paused while tasseling the scarf and said with a smile, "I knitted it for myself."
Xu Juan clicked her tongue twice: "I don't believe that I would choose this color if I were to knit it for myself."
"It can't be..." Xu Juan stared at Lin Shu and laughed.
Lin Shu's heartbeat quickened, and she was momentarily distracted. She had no idea who it was for, but she had simply chosen the dark blue yarn when exchanging it with Sister Xiaoli that day.
"I knitted it for my dad." Lin Shushu said calmly.
"Ah." Xu Juan looked disappointed.
Lin Shu was amused. He knew why she was disappointed, but he ignored her.
At this time, Li Mei came in with a bundle. The bundle was made of brand new, exquisite fabrics, and didn't look like what she usually used.
Lin Shu took a glance and then looked away.
Unexpectedly, Li Mei hesitated for two steps and walked straight towards her and stood beside her bed.
Lin Shu looked at her in surprise.
Xu Juan also looked curious.
Li Mei glanced at Xu Juan, pursed her lips, and handed the package to Lin Shu, saying softly, "This is for you."
Lin Shu and Xu Juan looked at each other.
"What is this?" Lin Shu looked at Li Mei in confusion.
"Yes..." Li Mei looked at Xu Juan again.
Xu Juan showed curiosity.
Seeing what she was doing, Lin Shu was now confused.
"This is something Lin Kang gave you!" Li Mei suddenly raised her voice.
Lin Shu was startled and stared at Li Mei with an ambiguous look.
Li Mei's eyes flickered and she lowered her head.
"I don't want it, give it back to him." Lin Shu said lightly.
Li Mei lowered her head and said nothing. She tightened her grip on the bundle and kept it held in front of Lin Shu.
There was silence for a moment.
"Li Mei, what are you doing? Take it back and give it to Lin Kang." Xu Juan said hurriedly, "How can you accept things from someone like that?"
"But..." Li Mei said hesitantly, "He said if you don't want it, just throw it away."
"Then throw it away." Lin Shu said coldly.
"How can that be? That is..." Li Mei suddenly looked up, but quickly closed her mouth and lowered her head.
"What is it?" Lin Shu asked.
Li Mei's grip on the bundle slowly tightened as she mumbled, "I, I don't know."
"If you don't return it, then throw it away."
"Yes, it was lost. Remember to tell Lin Kang that Lin Shu didn't take it." Xu Juan agreed.
After a while, Li Mei looked up at Lin Shu: "He also said that if you want to be a teacher, he can help you."
Lin Shu looked surprised, but quickly regained his composure and said decisively, "No need."
A hint of jealousy and resentment flashed in Li Mei's eyes, and she quickly lowered her head.
Lin Shu raised an eyebrow. She was sure she wasn't mistaken. This Li Mei...
Then, Li Mei held the bundle and lowered her head without saying a word.
Lin Shu and Xu Juan looked at each other, both showing helpless expressions. They turned around silently and ignored Li Mei.
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