Chapter 167 Qian Gaoyun’s New Opportunity
However, Jiang Mingli was able to come out of seclusion thanks to one person, and that was Xie Yun's master, Li Wenrui. If it weren't for Li Wenrui, Jiang Mingli would have been powerless even if he wanted to.
She had been seriously injured and hadn't received adequate medical treatment or care, so she was lucky to survive. It just so happened that Li Wenrui was offering free medical treatment in the countryside that year, and Zhang Guangzong, having heard of his medical skills, asked him to see Jiang Mingli. Li Wenrui prescribed her some medicine, brought Yu Ziqin with him to perform acupuncture, and even brought Yu Qiushi and He Shuying to consult with him.
After listening to Xie Yun's story about Jiang Mingli's heroic deeds, Li Wenrui and others paid special attention to her health.
After being treated by these people, Jiang Mingli's health improved a lot.
But He Shuying always felt that something was not right, and suggested that Zhang Guangzong take Jiang Mingli to the county hospital for a check-up. It was discovered that there were still shrapnel remaining in her right waist.
Then, Comrade He Shuying personally performed another operation on her and removed the shrapnel.
Jiang Mingli is in much better health now!
I have also started exercising again, hoping to return to my peak form one day.
Her spirit inspired everyone, and the female comrades worked and exercised more diligently.
Ahem, I've strayed off topic. Anyway, the core point is this: the women's power in Liushu Village has grown stronger!
Xie Shen laughed as his sister said this. Sister Qingli's house was busier than the brigade headquarters. Her courtyard was always packed with people.
Xie Yun chewed the candy and asked Xie Shen, "Isn't this Sister Gao Yun's wedding candy?"
Xie Shen shook his head: "No."
"How do you know?"
"When Gao Yun was leaving our brigade for the county's art and literature troupe, Qingli and the others were seeing her off. It was lunchtime, and I thought you and she were getting along well, so I decided to see her off for you. Qingli made a promise to her that she would work hard and strive diligently, and never let the trivialities of life dampen her ambitions. Teacher Yue also said that once married, people are prone to falling into the trap of daily necessities and becoming preoccupied with trivial matters, leaving them with less energy to pursue their careers. Gao Yun took the oath then and there."
"What oath?"
"Sister Gao Yun swore to the great leader that she would resolutely devote herself to the great cause of building the motherland and would not marry within ten years."
“Cough cough cough…”
Xie Yun choked on his own saliva.
Zhang Ruifeng handed her a glass of water. After watching her take two sips to stop her cough, she smiled and said, "Qingli and Teacher Xiaoyue must have seen that Gao Yun is too simple-minded and has no ulterior motives. They're afraid she'll get scammed when she goes out, so they're using this method to control her. In the future, if Gao Yun encounters romantic problems outside, she'll definitely think carefully about whether she can balance love and career. At least she'll give it more thought and won't be easily deceived."
Xie Yun was overjoyed. "Gao Yun is so lucky to have come to Liushu Village and met such a good group of people like us! Her family is so happy!"
In the evening, Xie Yun saw Qian Gaoyun at night school.
"Binbin, come and sit here with me."
Xie Yun walked over and sat down, then asked her, "Why did you have time to come back?"
"I've come to say goodbye to you."
"Are you going back to the city?"
"No, I'm going to join the army!!!"
"What's going on? Tell me! Are you recruiting female soldiers this time? I haven't heard of it."
"I'm going to join the military art troupe. The person in charge of conscription in our county this year is also helping select members for the art troupe. He saw our propaganda team's performance and chose me. I agreed without hesitation. So what? I'm awesome, right?"
Qian Gaoyun was very proud.
Xie Yun praised: "Amazing! What were you thinking at that time?"
"I didn't think about it. I didn't think about anything! I just kept thinking about what Qingli told me: if the opportunity is right in front of me, I should grab it first. If I find that this opportunity is not what I want, I can give it up, but if I don't seize it, it will probably belong to someone else. So, when the leader asked me, I agreed. The key is, this is going to the army, to be an arts soldier. Arts soldiers are also soldiers. Who doesn't want to be a soldier!"
Xie Yun: “…”
Okay, okay, you listened to my advice.
"Just listen to Qingli. I'm telling you, if you join the military art troupe, you'll have more opportunities. Not only will you be able to perform for the soldiers, but you might even be chosen to star in a film. Then you can act in a movie, and people all over the country can see your heroic presence on the big screen!"
Wang Qingli said: "Then I will tell everyone that the movie star is my good sister."
Qian Gaoyun: "Then I will train hard and perform hard. If the filmmakers go to the art troupe to select people, I will also strive to be selected. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared."
Xie Yun said, "Even if you're not selected, you can still find them, recommend yourself, and showcase your strengths. You might even have a chance to be selected. Remember, it's not just professional ability that attracts people, but also a positive and enterprising spirit and high morale."
Qian Gaoyun nodded vigorously. "You're right. If an opportunity comes my way, I'll grab it. If it doesn't, I'll actively fight for it. I'll seize every opportunity to climb up and strive to reach the pinnacle of my career!"
After night school, Xie Yun and his sister went to Wang Qingli's house, accompanied by a large group of people. Everyone was happy for Qian Gaoyun.
In an era where everyone is a soldier, being able to join the army is the dream of every Chinese citizen.
The protagonist of tonight is undoubtedly Qian Gaoyun.
She bowed to everyone and began by saying, "I'm stupid, I know."
Everyone laughed. Yan Guixiang said, "Gao Yun, you don't have to be so honest. You're not stupid, you're just a little too upright. There's a saying that goes, 'Too much uprightness can easily lead to failure.' You should remember that."
Jiang Mingli said, "Now is not the time for war. At the critical moment of life and death, you can't think too much and care about anything else. Now is a peaceful time. When encountering things, you should think more and take your time. You can avoid many traps."
Qian Gaoyun smiled, but her eyes were red.
She said: "It was by chance that I came to Liushutun to work as a sent-down youth. I have learned so much here. Everyone here has helped me.
Director Yan, Aunt Huaqing, Aunt Zhou, Aunt Jiang, as well as Binbin, Qingli, Sister Qinghong, and Zhengzheng, all of them were afraid that I would be cheated and wronged, so they tried every possible way to make me realize the dangers of the world, to teach me that I shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but I must always be on guard against them. They made me know what was good for me and what was not.
I've truly been tempered here, both physically and mentally. I couldn't do anything at home before, but now I've learned everything. I can cook, farm, raise pigs, and repair pig pens. From now on, no matter how difficult the situation, I'm certain I can survive well and help others survive. I've truly put into practice what the Chairman preached: prepare for war, prepare for famine, and serve the people.
I'm doing well here, and I'm reluctant to leave Liushutun and everyone. Before joining the propaganda team, I hesitated, wondering if I should go. If I did, wouldn't that go against my ideal of "taking root in the countryside and making revolution?"
Everyone saw my hesitation at the time. Binbin, Qingli, and Zhengzheng all came to persuade me to seize this hard-earned opportunity. They wanted not only to make Liushutun a better place, but also to make me a better person. They said that revolution could be carried out anywhere.
Binbin also told me that this is the criterion for measuring whether a person is truly good to me. If someone only asks me to dedicate, sacrifice, endure hardships, and suffer, giving all the good to others and keeping all the bad for myself, then this person clearly has bad intentions and I must stay away from such people.
Qingli said that there was another possibility. If this person suffered with me, then he might not have bad intentions, but simply be stupid.
I think what they said makes a lot of sense! Everyone here is my teacher. I'm not as stupid as I was when I first arrived, really! I'm now the incredibly smart Qian Gaoyun!
So this time, when the military recruitment officer told me I could join the military art troupe, I jumped at the chance without hesitation. I hope I can perform even better in the future. I promise I'll remember everyone's advice and won't be easily deceived. I won't bring shame to Liushutun or anyone else! I'll think twice before I act.
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