"There's nothing we can do about it. Firstly, many people think studying is useless. Secondly, although we're closer to the county town, it's still such a long journey. Not to mention whether the schools in the city will accept us, sending us there isn't practical either. Everyone has to work, so who has the free time?"
When Secretary Ying heard about the situation, he realized it was worse than he had imagined.
What do you mean by studying is useless? This is a problem of concept, but it is understandable. It is the general environment that makes people have the illusion that studying is useless and is not as good as farming.
But the country will not continue like this. There are a large number of vacant positions that require talents, and sooner or later the issue of education will be taken seriously.
"No matter what, we still need to focus on the children's education. If they can't read, how can they accomplish great things in the future? They will be deceived when they go out. Let's not talk about Comrade Li Miaomiao. If she hadn't been to school, how could she know so much and even come up with a method for making soap? This is the benefit of reading."
Secretary Ying knew that instead of talking about big principles with the villagers, it would be better to be practical and give an example that everyone can see.
"You're right. Isn't that the truth? If Comrade Li Miaomiao hadn't gone to high school and learned so much knowledge, how could she have come up with such a good idea?"
"That's why knowledge is so important. Education must start with children. If they don't study now, they will be illiterate in the future and have no future."
"Even if the villagers haven't received much education, they will understand this truth if you tell them. But there's nothing you can do about it. Unless there's a school in the village, no family can afford to send their children to study in the county town."
"This is indeed a practical issue that needs to be considered. Let me learn about the situation in other villages later. It's impossible for every brigade to run a school, but we can choose a village to set up a primary school, and people from other villages can go to this primary school together."
Zhang Degen didn't expect such an unexpected surprise. It would be great if a school could really be built in the village.
However, judging from Secretary Ying's tone, even if a primary school is built, it may not be in their Fanglin Village. Such a good thing must be fought for.
Thinking this in their minds, Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu looked at each other and reached a consensus.
"In fact, as for the teaching staff, we do have them here. We have a few educated and talented people in our educated youth camp who are also good people. They are very good at teaching children. I heard what Comrade Li Miaomiao said before, and I want to ask the comrades in the educated youth camp to teach her son."
"I will also take what you said into consideration."
Secretary Ying understood what Zhang Degen meant and did not think it was a bad thing. It was a good thing that cadres were willing to seek benefits for the villagers, but the matter of building a school still needed to be considered from all aspects, and whether to locate it in Fanglin Village depended on the specific situation.
"Thank you, leader. Thank you, leader."
Here, Li Miaomiao prepared the dishes. The six dishes and one soup were very rich.
She made a big bowl of pickled fish with the big grass carp she "caught" yesterday.
A dish of stir-fried pork with chili peppers. Wang Chunhua sent two pounds of meat. Li Miaomiao cut half of it to make stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and used the remaining half to make dumplings.
The other four vegetables were all picked from her vegetable garden.
One is smashed cucumber, which is Li Miaomiao’s classic dish. Another is fried eggplant with green beans, one is braised winter melon, one is braised pumpkin, and the other is stir-fried vegetables.
That makes six dishes, two meat dishes and four vegetable dishes.
In an egg soup, Li Miaomiao put more than ten eggs in it, fried coriander with lard and added water, brought it to a boil, sprinkled with some green onions and shredded ginger, it was very fragrant.
"The food is ready, let's eat!"
Old Mrs. Pei helped Li Miaomiao bring out the dishes and set the table, but she herself refused to sit at the table to eat.
Li Miaomiao did not force it. She knew her mother-in-law's temper and knew she would feel uncomfortable having dinner with the county leaders.
"Mom, since you don't want to have dinner with your boss, I won't force you. I've left some food in the kitchen for you and Dad. I've put it in a basket. You can take it over and eat with Dad."
Li Miaomiao originally wanted to leave it for her father-in-law, but the portion was large enough for the old couple.
"Okay, then I'll take your dad to eat. He must be tired after working all morning."
Old Mrs. Pei didn't expect that her daughter-in-law was still thinking about the old man at home at this time. Sometimes filial piety is not just something that is said, you can see it from these details.
Among so many daughters-in-law, although the second daughter-in-law does not have the best temper, she is the one who cares about them the most.
"Go quickly, Mom. You've been busy all morning, so take a good rest and don't get tired. I'll take care of the rest."
Secretary Ying originally came out to invite the old lady to come to the table for dinner. The old lady had been helping out here and heard the conversation between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. She nodded and felt from the bottom of her heart that Li Miaomiao was a very good person.
Since the old lady was unwilling to eat with them and felt uncomfortable, he didn't force her.
No drinking was done at noon. Zhang Degen had originally prepared some wine, but inspired by Li Miaomiao, he figured something out and didn't take out the wine.
"This is the only condition we have in our village. I hope the leaders won't be dissatisfied."
"This is already very rich, and there are two meat dishes. The aroma really whets one's appetite." Secretary Ying said with a smile
After the meal, all the dishes were eaten up. Li Miaomiao felt that she had learned basic cooking skills, and although the dishes she cooked had become much tastier, they were not yet as delicious as this. It was also because supplies were too scarce at that time.
Even the technician from the province, who was originally picky, couldn't say that the meal was bad, although he did dislike it at first.
After dinner, Secretary Ying and County Magistrate Liang had originally planned to walk around the village. Since they were already there, they wanted to see how the people were living and where the soap workshop was built.
"Secretary Ying, I have something to ask you. Can I talk to you in private?"
After dinner, everyone was drinking tea to help digest the food. Li Miaomiao saw Secretary Ying go to the toilet. Seeing that there was no one around, she called Secretary Ying over.
"Comrade Li Miaomiao, if you have any difficulties, I will do my best to help as long as it does not violate the principles."
Secretary Ying stopped in surprise, thinking that Li Miaomiao had some difficulties in her personal life. A single mother with a child would always have unspeakable hardships. Since Li Miaomiao brought up the matter, he would try his best to help solve the problem.
"Secretary Ying, I'd like you to take this piece of soap back for testing, but don't tell anyone else."
As Li Miaomiao spoke, she took out a box of soap that had not yet been formed. It was clearly the soap she had made in front of everyone today, but the reaction had not yet fully occurred. It was packed in the same way as the samples that were to be sent for testing before.
"What are you doing?"
Secretary Ying had some guesses in his mind and frowned as he looked at Li Miaomiao.
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