After lunch the next day, Li Mingxi just lay down on the bed and prepared to take a nap.
The sound of a gong was heard outside, followed by the sonorous and powerful voice of Li Tiezhu.
"It's time for a meeting. Hurry and go to the brigade headquarters!"
This time, Li Mingxi didn't want to sleep anymore, and hurriedly followed Niu Cuihua and others to the brigade headquarters.
When the family arrived at the brigade headquarters, someone was already waiting there.
Someone saw them and began to murmur.
Because he was far away and couldn't hear clearly, Li Mingxi knew they were talking about him.
That's how country people are, and Li Mingxi doesn't bother to care.
Niu Cuihua couldn't hold back her anger and was about to step forward to argue, but was stopped by Li Mingxi.
After waiting for a while, everyone was gathered and the team leader Li Tiezhu appeared in front of them.
Someone in the crowd shouted, "Captain, we're having dinner, why are you holding a meeting?"
Someone chimed in, "That's right, the pots at home haven't been washed yet!"
Li Tiezhu heard the members' complaints and scolded them.
"Okay, stop complaining. Let me tell you something. Some people in our village have been gossiping again these past few days. What did I tell you before? Stop talking nonsense. Why don't you listen?"
Niu Juxiang retorted, "Captain, how do you know it's a rumor and not true?"
Li Tiezhu glared at Niu Juxiang, "You're the only one with a big mouth, right?"
Li Mingxian clearly saw that the captain's eyes were wide open and he was obviously angry.
But Niu Juxiang didn't know how to read people's expressions at all. She couldn't stop muttering, "What that big guy said was true."
Li Tiezhu roared, "Niu Juxiang, you're the only one who would say yes, right? How about you take over as the team leader?"
Niu Juxiang was choked by these words and remained silent.
Seeing that the captain was really angry, the others didn't dare to speak.
Li Tiezhu cleared his throat and continued, "Some people spread rumors all day long and dare to say anything. If they were really criticized because of what you said, I wonder if you would be able to live with it?"
After saying this, he looked up at the crowd, and sure enough, several people lowered their heads and didn't dare to look at him.
"I'm saying this again. Criticism and struggle sessions are not allowed in our brigade. Anyone who keeps saying this will be kicked out of the Dongfeng Brigade!"
Li Dashu clapped his hands and cheered, "Okay, Captain, I'll supervise for you."
"Okay, this is one thing. Next, I'm going to talk about something big, so listen carefully."
All the members below pricked up their ears, afraid of missing anything.
Then the team leader slowly said, "Our team has two recommended places for the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University this year."
For a moment, everyone had different expressions.
When the educated youth heard about the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, their eyes lit up.
They want to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, they dream of going there. If they go to university, they will never have to farm again!
Some of those who could read were puzzled after hearing what Li Tiezhu said.
Aren't people prohibited from attending university now? What is this Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University?
Some people also don’t understand, what does this Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University have to do with farming?
Thinking this in my mind, I asked directly, "Captain, what is the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University? Does it provide food or money? What does it have to do with farming?"
As soon as these words were spoken, those who understood laughed out loud.
The man's face was grim. "What are you laughing at? Can't I just ask?"
Li Tiezhu originally wanted to talk about this, and when someone asked, he just took the opportunity to speak.
"Why not? Since some people don't know what Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University is, I'll explain it to everyone."
So Li Tiezhu started talking.
After he finished speaking, some people in the audience sighed.
"Oh, so that's it. Then my family is useless. None of them have even finished elementary school, so how can they go to college?"
"That's right, since we're going to school, we must find the most educated one!"
Li Tiezhu agreed, "That's exactly what I meant. I've discussed this with several village cadres over the past few days. We must find someone in our brigade who is educated and capable. That way, after they've learned enough, they can come back and help our brigade!"
Li Dashu suggested, "I think Aunt Cuihua's granddaughter is pretty good. Not only is she in high school, but she even skipped a grade!"
"That's right, that's right. Even if we let our little monkey go, it won't work. He won't understand anything they say!"
Niu Juxiang stood up to object, "No, we can't let her go. She has a bad reputation. Isn't this a disgrace to our team?"
Li Dashu retorted sarcastically, "Aunt Juxiang, who do you want to give it to? Your Maodan?"
When everyone heard this, they all laughed out loud.
Who doesn’t know Maodan? He is always the last one, so it’s never his turn!
Niu Juxiang rolled her eyes. "Why can't my Maodan go? Why doesn't my Maodan meet the requirements?"
Someone started to make a fuss, "Since his little kid can go, then my little dog can go too."
"That's right, I think my boy is not bad, he can go too."
Seeing the chaos below, Li Tiezhu was extremely annoyed.
He started cursing directly, "Okay, what are you all doing? Are you going to the market?"
After a pause, he continued, "Maodan and Goudan are no match for these. None of them have even finished junior high school, and even if they did, they wouldn't understand."
Someone was puzzled, "Captain, tell me, who can go?"
Li Tiezhu said, "I've discussed with a few cadres about choosing two children from Dalin, Qingsong, Weidong, and Hongying. You all know these children. They all had good grades in school and have performed well in the brigade over the past two years."
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