"Mayor Li, I'm just having a little drink. I'm actually quite embarrassed..." Wei Ke's face was flushed after drinking, and she was a little excited. Seeing that Wei Ke had something to say, Li Xiuyuan waved his hand, indicating that Wei Ke should sit down.
Zhou Jianzhong tactfully made way for him. Xiao Rui, who had finished toasting and was about to leave, didn't go back but stood next to Wei Ke. He had some idea of what Wei Ke might have said.
“Li Zhen, I have some family matters to attend to, and I may have to go back in a few days. I can no longer stay in Meilin Village. I feel unworthy of your praise for us volunteer teachers tonight…” Wei Ke looked ashamed.
Li Xiuyuan listened with his smile unchanged. He had actually heard about this last week and knew that Wei Ke didn't have any family problems; she simply couldn't stand rural life.
However, this young female teacher was still shy and embarrassed, so she decided to tell everyone about it.
After Wei Ke finished speaking, Li Xiuyuan slowly said, "Teacher Wei, there is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a fact that you came to Meilin Village and volunteered to teach. No matter how long you stayed in Meilin Village, even if it was just for one day, and you taught the children a little bit of knowledge, it deserves our respect and our gratitude."
Moreover, you stayed for more than a month or two. During those two months, I believe you must have taught the children a lot of new knowledge. Putting everything else aside, just based on that alone...
Teacher Wei, no matter where you are in the future, I believe that the parents and students of Meilin Village will always remember this teacher from the provincial capital, whose surname is Wei…
As Li Xiuyuan spoke, Wei Ke's eyes reddened. She hadn't expected Li Xiuyuan to say such a thing. Faced with her departure, Li Xiuyuan didn't utter a single sarcastic remark, but only heartwarming words that deeply moved her.
"Mayor Li, I..." Wei Ke opened his mouth, feeling a lump in his throat.
“It’s alright, Teacher Wei. The situation in our Meilin Village is indeed not good right now, but as you can see, we are working hard to build the village into a better place. Today at this dinner table, I have one request: Teacher Wei, if you have time in the future, please come back and see how beautiful the Meilin Village we have built is.”
If conditions permit, please bring your family. We will definitely give you a warm welcome. Meilin Village will always welcome you and will always remember you, Teacher Wei!
Wei Ke could no longer hold back her tears, which fell in a steady stream, catching Li Xiuyuan off guard. He had originally intended to take this opportunity to comfort Xiao Rui, who was standing next to him, and to encourage Xiao Rui to continue teaching in Meilin Village.
Another reason is to motivate Zhou Jianzhong and other villagers to build Meilin Village into a better place.
Finally, since Wei Ke can't be kept anyway, let her leave with something beautiful. Besides, she did put in some effort, whether it was two years or two months, that's a fact.
Unexpectedly, a few words made Wei Ke burst into tears.
Li Xiuyuan, being a grown man, couldn't very well offer his own comfort, so he could only look at Xiao Rui beside him. As a result, Xiao Rui's eyes were also red at this moment, and he was deeply moved.
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