Chapter 54: I have a difficult task for you
"I......"
Of course he was not sure, but he was clear about his popularity in the village.
Unless someone comes to his door, basically no one will come to see him.
"Think about it, it's only two hours a day. If you can recognize words, then if there are any notices or adjustments, you will be able to understand them yourself without any help from others."
Uncle Wang's heart moved.
"Besides, our course is free now. There are teachers to teach us, and there are other people in the village to chat and learn with. Wow, it's interesting just thinking about it. Forget it, if you don't want to, then I'll find someone else."
"Anyway, the number of people in each batch is limited. If I don't go this time, I don't know how long I'll have to wait."
The last sentence completely convinced Uncle Wang.
"Why!"
He called out to Song Yunqing who was turning to leave.
"I also love to learn, so please leave a place for me!"
Song Yunqing didn't look back, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Got another one.
She didn't want to look for the rest one by one, so she took out a radio from the space and started playing storytelling under the big walnut tree at the entrance of the village.
The humorous voice immediately attracted a large number of people.
The children were the first to gather around, and the adults also stopped to look.
One joke after another made everyone laugh.
"Whose thing is this? I saw in the newspaper that it's called a radio, right?"
"Yes, yes, that's the radio. I went outside before and heard someone using it to listen to opera."
Yao Xinjie leaned closer and said, "This thing is really interesting. Not only can you listen to opera, but you can also listen to storytelling?"
Someone sneered, "Yao Xinjie, you actually know Pingshu too?"
Yao Xinjie gave him a disdainful look and replied in a smug manner, "After all, I've been around a lot, and I've seen more than you've tasted."
"Then your taste is too strong."
"I just don't like salt."
Seeing that the topic was about to stray to something else, Yao Xinjie quickly pulled it back.
"Besides, even if I didn't know, I'd know after listening to it for so many days."
Qian Xiufen ate some melon seeds, her eyes filled with disdain: "Look up at the sky."
Yao Xinjie looked up: "There's nothing!"
"Oh, there was a cow floating past just now. It must have been blown up by you."
The people around burst into laughter and made a lot of noise.
Yao Xinjie, who was being ridiculed, remained unfazed: "You still don't believe me? Miss Song has been playing storytelling for us every day these past few days, right in that elementary school classroom, and she even said she wanted to teach us how to read."
"Is this true? Do you listen to it every day?"
"Can I still lie to you?"
Seeing that everyone around him was attracted by his words, Yao Xinjie continued to exert his strength.
"Also, I heard the organization is going to run a literacy class to teach us how to read and write for free. By then, we'll be able to read newspapers and magazines on our own, and even help our children with their homework."
"Is this true? Can something so good happen?"
Yao Xinjie looked at the prepared supporters in the crowd and smiled proudly.
"Of course it's true. How dare I make fun of the organization?"
Someone laughed and said, "That's right, after all, you were beaten last time."
Yao Xinjie glared at him and brought up something that was completely irrelevant.
The voice on the radio continued, and Yao Xinjie was not idle either, continuing to "popularize science" for everyone.
"But after all you say, I don't like reading newspapers or magazines. I'm old and have children. I don't want to make progress and don't want to study."
Yao Xinjie pointed at him with dismay: "Look at me, I'm also old, and I've been around for so many years."
"And those of you with children should think about this even more. By the time the primary school is built and your children are enrolled, if they come back and ask you a question and you can't even understand the question, how can you be so embarrassed?"
"Other children's parents know everything and can teach them Chinese and math. Will the children be disappointed?"
Some people have gradually come to feel that what Yao Xinjie said makes sense.
Especially for families with children, the impact on their hearts is even greater.
Song Yunqing hid in the crowd and only left after seeing Yao Xinjie successfully persuade everyone.
She brought Xu Xiujuan home, leaned on the wall and called Ge Jinglan over.
He took out some dried fruits and placed them on the table, looking as if he was ready to have a long chat.
After the last experience of cooking together, Ge Jinglan and Xu Xiujuan’s relationship has improved a lot.
"Look at your posture, is there something important?"
Ge Jinglan sat next to Song Yunqing with a smile on her face.
"First try the dried fruits I brought from Beijing. They're hard to buy anywhere else, so I'll just give them to you."
Song Yunqing deliberately lowered his voice, making the two of them laugh out loud.
Xu Xiujuan was not one to be shy. She picked up one and put it in her mouth. "It's really delicious. It's from Beijing, but it's different from the ones we make ourselves."
Ge Jinglan also followed her example and slowly put it into her mouth, savoring it carefully.
After she finished eating, Xu Xiujuan smiled and said, "You went to so much trouble to call us here, so there must be something you want us to do, right?"
Song Yunqing gave her a thumbs up: "Really smart."
Ge Jinglan quickly figured out the crux of the matter: "Is it related to this literacy class?"
Song Yunqing changed the direction of his thumb: "You are smart too!"
Xu Xiujuan was a person of impetuous temperament: "Just tell me what it is, and I will definitely help if I can."
Ge Jinglan also nodded.
"Then I'll be frank. I want to open a nursery."
"nursery?"
Ge Jinglan and Xu Xiujuan asked in unison.
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant. I plan to split the literacy class into two classes. Those who have children at home who can't be taken care of can put their children in the nursery during the day shift and let you two take care of them."
"Those who have no family responsibilities, or who have children who need to be looked after, can work the night shift. It's only two hours anyway."
"As for you two, Jinglan has been educated, so she shouldn't need to go to this level of literacy class. As for Xiujuan, you can go in the evening. What do you think?"
When Xu Xiujuan heard this, she immediately said it was no problem.
"I..."
Ge Jinglan was a little hesitant.
"What's wrong?"
"If you're considering the salary, don't worry about it. Xiao Jinchuan will write an application for funding to cover the nursery's meals and your allowances."
Ge Jinglan quickly waved her hands: "No, no, that's not what I meant. How could it be because of money? I will definitely do my best to help you with anything you ask me to do. I'm just afraid that if you give me such an important task, I will mess it up."
Song Yunqing took her hand and said, "Don't worry. Since I dare to hand this matter over to you, it means I believe you can handle it well."
She knew Ge Jinglan, she was too soft-hearted and afraid of anything unexpected.
But she is gentle and patient, has never quarreled with anyone, and is famous for her good temper in the village.
Even if I have conflicts with someone, I will not take my anger out on my children.
This is why Song Yunqing chose Ge Jinglan.
"But... I've never done this before, and I'm afraid I won't be able to do it well..."
"You've raised two children so well, what are you afraid of? You will definitely be able to complete it successfully."
Seeing her still hesitant expression, Song Yunqing gave her another strong dose of medicine.
"I'm not asking you to take care of it alone. We still have Xiujuan. She has a strong personality. If there's anything you don't dare to discuss with others, or if you can't control the children, just leave it to Xiujuan. You can just be responsible for cooking for them, okay?"
Xu Xiujuan also patted her chest and assured: "Don't worry, I will protect you."
Ge Jinglan was amused by her appearance and clenched her palms: "I promise."
"Great! Now everything is ready, we just need the right time!"
In the evening, Yao Xinjie happily took the tape recorder back and happened to run into Xiao Jinchuan's family having dinner.
He also politely greeted Xiao Wenbin and Li Suhua first.
Then he sat down at the table and picked up the chopsticks without any hesitation to put the food into his mouth.
Looking at Song Yunqing's eyes, Yao Xinjie did not forget to explain even though his mouth was full.
"I washed my hands when I came here."
Song Yunqing's forehead was throbbing. "Is it about washing hands?"
Yao Xinjie looked around at everyone present again: "What's the problem?"
Song Yunqing gritted his teeth and said, "You really don't consider yourself an outsider!"
Yao Xinjie grinned and said, "Don't worry, I'm a very self-disciplined person. I won't eat other people's food."
Xiao Jinchuan picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and put it into Song Yunqing's bowl: "I've worked hard all day today, I deserve to eat."
"Look, look, Deputy Captain Xiao is the most sensible."
Song Yunqing glared at him, but he wasn't really angry.
After eating and drinking, Yao Xinjie fell on the chair, lying like a big boss.
“How’s the effect today?”
Yao Xinjie became excited when he mentioned this: "You know what, your radio is really good. At first, those people were hesitant, but after listening to it for an afternoon, they changed their minds and couldn't wait to learn it right away."
Yao Xinjie is now convinced of Song Yunqing. He is not only smart, but also has many strange and eccentric ideas.
Neither of these two is a simple character.
"That's good. Come over tomorrow and play the radio for another day. This time, play something different. I still have some tapes."
"Still going?"
Yao Xinjie had a look of deep resentment and bitterness on his face.
"Stop pretending, okay? I see you're the happiest person listening to this. You're squatting there baring your teeth and laughing."
"Play it for three days in a row, then stop for one day and play it again."
"Why?"
Song Yunqing: "To pique their interest!"
Yao Xinjie gave her a thumbs up. She was impressed by her intelligence.
When Yao Xinjie left, Song Yunqing packed him a few big white steamed buns.
You can't want the horse to run without giving it grass to eat.
Yao Xinjie left with a happy face and repeatedly promised to complete the task.
Song Yunqing was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Who could have thought that in just a few months, Yao Xinjie had become such a different person.
When he first arrived, he was a person who liked to throw stones at their house.
Now you can help with things.
Song Yunqing put her hands on her hips contentedly, and as soon as she turned around, she saw Xiao Jinchuan looking straight at her.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she asked tentatively: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
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