"Xiaoxiao, Changshu, come in with me for a moment."
Ruan Qiushui invited the two into the house.
"Your sister-in-law is asking you, do you want to continue your studies? Do you want to go to university?"
Ruan Qiushui originally wanted to ask the two of them if they wanted to be accountants, and if so, she could teach them.
Then she thought, if there weren't enough seats to go around, the two of them might even develop a rift. She then considered the college entrance exam, which would be reinstated a year later, and had a new idea.
Gu Changshu was one year older than Gu Xiaoxiao. Xie Xiuying had them both enroll in school in the same year so that they would have a companion while studying.
The two hadn't even finished their first year of high school when classes were suspended. The Gu family had no connections to get jobs in factories, so they had to return to their village to work in the fields.
Now that the college entrance examination is about to restart, Ruan Qiushui feels that going to university is a good way out. Young people should strive and take risks.
If all else fails, she's still our backup plan.
"But now that schools are closed, there's no way to study even if we want to."
Gu Changshu sighed, somewhat helplessly.
When we were little, the thing my parents talked about most was that studying was the only way out.
He didn't want to spend his whole life toiling in the fields, so he studied hard and always ranked at the top of his class.
Unfortunately, the circumstances did not allow it, and no matter how outstanding his achievements were, he had to stop there.
"Does your sister-in-law want to teach us?"
Gu Xiaoxiao looked at Ruan Qiushui with some curiosity.
Did your sister-in-law hear some news? Otherwise, why would she ask that question out of the blue?
"Yesterday in town, I overheard leaders from the city chatting, saying that the country needs talent and the college entrance examination is about to be restarted."
"As long as you are willing to take the college entrance exam, I will figure out the rest."
She could ask her grandfather to send over some review materials, and then, based on her own ideas, she could compile a few sets of practice questions to do. She believed that getting into university would not be a problem.
"Really?" x2
The two stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is actually going to be restarted?
"It's true. But you have to keep this a secret for now. You can't tell anyone except me, not even your parents."
There's no news released yet. If it gets out, people will investigate the source and the authenticity of the information. You can't exactly tell everyone that she can predict the future, can you?
"Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law, we will definitely keep quiet."
The two nodded solemnly and simultaneously made a zipping motion on their mouths.
"You guys should review the material from junior high to the first year of high school for the next couple of days. I'll explain it to you when the textbooks for the second and third years of high school arrive in a couple of days."
Before Grandpa left, he left her a phone number. She should try calling the brigade office tomorrow to see if she can get through.
I wish we could move into the new house sooner, then we could install a telephone and make calls from home.
"Okay, let's go now."
Every second counts.
Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu turned and left, hurrying back to their rooms to find books.
"Second brother, what's the good news? You called me over for drinks?"
Gu Changfeng returned with Gu Xianjin at this moment.
"Father, please take care of Uncle."
When Gu Changfeng saw Ruan Qiushui waving at him, he gave Gu Guangrong a wink.
"What, can't I call my older brother over for dinner if there's nothing wrong?"
Gu Guangrong invited Gu Xianjin into the house and offered him one of his treasured cigarettes.
If he weren't afraid of Zhao Meimei retaliating against his third brother's wife, he would be doing Gu Xianjin a favor by giving him some tobacco; he wouldn't even get a chance to smoke.
"Oh my, is this Daqianmen cigarettes? This is a real gem, Second Brother, you're really generous."
Gu Xianjin took a greedy drag and exhaled a smoke ring with satisfaction.
These cigarettes are very expensive. He only buys them to entertain his superiors; he wouldn't smoke them himself.
"This was a gift from my third son's wife. I still have several more packets."
Gu Guangrong started his praise session.
Ruan Qiushui not only bought him a pack of cigarettes, but also said that he would have new clothes made for him to wear in a couple of days.
The fabric and color make him look really dashing.
"Your third daughter-in-law is this one."
Gu Xianjin gave a thumbs up.
Ruan Qiushui is truly exceptional.
Not only is he highly capable and from a good family, but he is also filial and well-mannered.
Compared to this, the daughter-in-law his son found is simply not good enough.
He sent the betrothal gifts and bought the dowry, but the woman's side just kept dragging their feet on discussing the wedding date.
He and his wife were so worried that they couldn't eat or sleep well, and their eyes were red from excessive liver fire.
"Speak, what is it that you need to let me know?"
Gu Laoda knew his second brother's temper perfectly well. Judging from his expression, which had escalated to the point of talking about cigarettes, something was clearly wrong.
It's not that Gu Changshu is getting married and is asking him to pay back the money, is it? He doesn't have the ability to scrape together two hundred yuan right now.
That's right.
Gu Guangrong relayed what Gu Changfeng had said.
"Didn't you say before that there were many errors in the accounts sent to the commune? It caused you to be scolded and humiliated in front of so many brigade leaders."
"Moreover, when the dividends were distributed at the end of last year, the work points of many members were calculated incorrectly, which caused quite a stir at the time."
Work points are the lifeblood of farmers.
If the fight hadn't been broken up in time, Accountant Zhao would have been beaten half to death.
"This is what I think. This Accountant Zhao is getting old, and he's only half-baked. He keeps making mistakes, and everyone has a lot of complaints about him."
"It's alright if he makes a mistake, but we can't let it affect you. If the commune leaders and members think you've mismanaged the business and misjudged people, then you, as the brigade leader..."
"How about we find someone else to do the accounting job?"
Gu Guangrong watched Gu Xianjin fall into deep thought and said no more.
His older brother values the position of brigade leader more than his own life, so he will definitely take his advice.
"Second brother, you're the one who thinks of me the most."
Gu Xianjin patted Gu Guangrong on the shoulder, wiping away tears of emotion.
Look, this is a brother who truly cares about him, much better than that ungrateful third brother.
"Brother, as long as you don't blame me for meddling, that's fine."
See, he said that his elder brother values his official position more than his life.
"Then tell me, who's the best candidate for accountant? How about Xiaoxiao or Changshu?"
We should keep the good stuff within our own family.
His nephew and niece are both high school students. If he recommends them to be accountants, no one in the village will dare to say a word.
"Big brother, Changshu and Xiaoxiao are not a good match."
Gu Guangrong quickly shook his head and refused.
“If you let your own family member become the accountant, people will definitely gossip. That will be bad for your reputation.”
Although he didn't know what Changfeng meant, Gu Guangrong had no choice but to refuse when he saw him shaking his head outside the door.
"Second brother, you're right."
Upon hearing Gu Guangrong's words, Gu Xianjin also realized what was going on.
Yes, the position of accountant should be avoided if there is any conflict of interest.
"Then tell me, who should be the accountant?"
He doesn't know who's suitable either.
We can't just fire Accountant Zhao and leave the position vacant.
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