Chapter 290 Goodbye Cao Yatou

When they came back, Su Tingqian mentioned to Su Mo that if it was convenient, she should go to see Teacher Gu. Now they have been back for eight or nine days, so it would not be a big deal to go to Lijiaao at this time.

On December 8, Sunday, Su Mo told Li Yue'e that she was going to see Cao Yatou, so she took some things and went to Lijiaao.

When Su Mo was in Guangzhou, she wrote a letter to Li Yue'e asking her to take care of Cao Yatou occasionally. Li Yue'e also sighed that Su Mo was responsible. She was also clear about Cao Yatou's affairs at the time. If it was another cadre, Cao Yatou's life would definitely not be so good.

Meeting Xiao Mo was also the blessing of that girl.

Because of Su Mo's request, Li Yue'e visited Cao Yatou from time to time in the past two years. She felt sorry for the hard-working child. Seeing her pity, she took off her old cotton jacket and made a pair of cotton shoes for her.

So when Su Mo came back to visit, Li Yue'e was not surprised. She also gave Su Mo a pair of cotton shoes and asked her to bring them to Cao Yatou, saying that she walked such a long way to go to school every day, and her shoes would get worn out quickly.

Su Mo had applied to the commune to renovate Cao Yatou's house, so she now lives back in her own house.

When Su Mo arrived, Cao Yatou was making breakfast.

She wanted to go to school, not to work. With the few work points she earned from cutting grass for pigs, she could only get enough food per capita. Even though Su Mo helped her apply for food subsidies, it was just enough to barely fill her stomach.

When she didn't have to go to school, she ate at most two meals a day. If she wasn't too hungry, she would only eat one meal. Cao Yatou

was startled when she heard someone knocking on the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Su Mo."

Cao Yatou couldn't believe it. She ran over to open the door and saw that it was really Su Mo. She shouted happily, "Auntie, you're back?"

After shouting, her eyes turned red.

Su Mo stroked her head. It had been almost two years, and Cao Yatou hadn't grown much taller. She was still as thin as ever.

"Yes, I'm back. I came to see you." He said, and then went into the house. The house was very cold, not much warmer than outside.

"Cao girl, didn't the team send you firewood?"

"Yes, I've heated up the kang. Auntie, let's talk on the kang."

The team did arrange to send her firewood, but not much. She went to school far away, and she couldn't do much work after school. She didn't have much firewood, so she had to use it sparingly.

Cao girl is now in the second grade, and she understands some truths. She knows that people should be content with what they have, be grateful, and not say bad things to embarrass their aunt.

Su Mo saw that she was cooking something in the pot, and took off the lid to take a look. It was sweet potato grits porridge, and there was no oil at all.

Su Mo gave her some meat buns and a piece of wild boar meat, "I brought you meat buns and meat. You can steam the meat buns in the morning before going to school. You can keep the meat and cut a few slices into the porridge every time you cook it." At least it has some fishy smell. "

Okay, thank you, auntie." Cao Yatou put away the things, "Let's sit on the kang. It's cold in the house."

When they got to the house and sat on the kang, Su Mo asked Cao Yatou about her studies, "How are you doing in school? Do you go to school on time?"

"Yes, auntie, I go to school on time every day, and I never miss a day. The teacher praised me." Cao Yatou quickly went to the worn-out cloth bag and took out the homework book to show Su Mo.

Su Mo flipped through the books and found them to be really good, all of them were "excellent". It seemed that Cao Yatou had some talent in study and was also hardworking.

Su Mo took out the exercise book and pencil she brought with her and gave them to her, "You must study hard. As long as you are willing to learn, your aunt will help you when the time comes."

She helped Cao Yatou apply for free primary school education. If her grades were good, she could continue to support her in junior high school, high school and even college.

"These are the cotton shoes my mother made for you. She said you walk such a long way to school every day, and your shoes will wear out quickly."

"Auntie brought you two packets of milk powder. You are growing up now, so make a cup for yourself every night."

Cao Yatou looked at those things, tears welling up in her eyes, "Auntie, I will definitely repay you in the future."

If it were in the past, she would definitely kneel down and kowtow, but the teacher told her that a person must have backbone and cannot kneel down at every turn. To receive a favor from others, it is not enough to just kneel down and kowtow twice. You must work hard to make yourself strong before you can repay others.

Su Mo waved her hand and smiled, "Okay, but you are still a child now. Study hard first. When you grow up and have the ability, you can repay me."

Cao Yatou nodded vigorously.

Su Mo looked at the name on the homework book again, "Li Chuncao? Did you name yourself?"

"Yes, the teacher said that grass is tenacious and can't be burned by wildfires. It will grow again in the spring breeze. I also want to be like grass."

"This name suits you very well." Su Mo said.

This time when she saw the little girl, there was less confusion in her eyes and more tenacity. She was also very pleased that this child could be like this.

"Do you have enough food to eat?"

"Yes, you don't have to worry, auntie. The team distributes food every year, and the cadres of the commune also send food."

"That's good. Have you seen Teacher Gu and the others recently? How are they?"

"They are fine, but two more people came there at the beginning of the year, and Teacher Gu told me not to go there often." Cao Yatou said, "Does auntie want to see them?"

"When it snows, Teacher Gu will come to help me sweep the snow off the roof." This is to tell Su Mo that no one will say anything if Teacher Gu comes over.

Cao Yatou was a little girl, so she naturally couldn't sweep the snow off the roof. The production team should have assigned someone to do this, but Cao Yatou's brother had worked for the secret agents, so the team members were reluctant to deal with her. Captain Li saw that Cao Yatou had lived in the cowshed for a while, so he assigned this task to Teacher Gu.

"I see that the snow on your roof is thick, so you can ask Teacher Gu to come over and help you sweep it." Su Mo smiled. This little girl also became smart.

"Okay." Cao Yatou said, put on her hat, and hurried out.

About twenty minutes later, Cao Yatou and Teacher Gu came back. Cao Yatou was also very considerate. She let the two chat inside the house while she lit a fire and cooked something outside.

Su Mo looked at Teacher Gu, who was much thinner than before. He must have had a hard time in the past two years, but he looked in good spirits. He must not have suffered mentally, but the physical labor was more difficult.

Su Mo breathed a sigh of relief. There was a period of chaos at the beginning of the year, and Su Tingqian was worried that it would affect Teacher Gu and the others, but fortunately it didn't.

"Teacher Gu, are you all right? My dad is very worried about you, so he asked me to come over to check on you."

"We are fine, don't worry your father." Teacher Gu smiled.

"My father asked me to bring this." Su Mo handed the things to Teacher Gu. She wrapped them in a piece of coarse cloth. There were two pounds of bacon, a bag of milk powder, a bag of brown sugar and thirty yuan.

Teacher Gu's eyes were a little moist, "Thank your father for me."

Old Su is really a man of affection and loyalty.

"Teacher Gu, I wrote down my father's contact address and put it inside. When you return to the city, remember to write to us."

"I will." But I don't know when it will happen. The atmosphere had improved a little before, but it became serious again at the beginning of the year. Teacher Gu was actually a little desperate. Maybe I will have to spend the rest of my life in the cowshed.

The two newcomers were the ones who were beaten up on the farm at the beginning of the year and were transferred to the production team.

"Teacher Gu, it won't be long, just bear with it." Su Mo hinted.

She didn't understand much about politics, but from what she saw in the newspapers, things have changed during this period. The most obvious thing is that the Central Radio Station suddenly has several more columns.

You know, Queen Meng has always been in charge of propaganda, and these things would not be possible in her hands. But now they exist, which shows that Queen Meng's authority has been restricted.

Su Mo guessed that the leaders should have started to act. If possible, she really hopes to end this revolution as soon as possible. These dark years have persecuted too many people.

Teacher Gu was shocked and replied, "Okay."

After the things were given, Su Mo was not going to stay. It would not be good to stay too long. When leaving, Su Mo told Cao Yatou to come to her house for dinner next weekend.

This child looked severely malnourished. I'm afraid he hasn't eaten meat for a long time. While he is still here, I will help him if I can and make him a delicious meal.

Su Mo walked here, and it would take more than half an hour to walk back. When she was halfway there, she saw a small car going in. Su Mo recognized the car. It belonged to the County Revolutionary Committee.

Su Mo frowned slightly, wondering if something was going to happen again.

When she returned to Lujia Village, Su Mo saw from afar that there were two cars parked at the brigade headquarters, and there were many people gathered there.

Su Mo hurried over to see what happened.

Halfway there, she met Lu Xiaolan who was walking back.

"Third sister-in-law, you are back." Lu Xiaolan asked with a smile.

"Yeah. I saw a lot of people gathered at the brigade headquarters. What happened?"

Lu Xiaolan hurried over and whispered, "Two cars from the Municipal Revolutionary Committee came, saying they were here to pick up the people from the cowshed. When they came to find Dad, I heard that there was a document from above, and they wanted to pick up three of the cadres."

Su Mo's eyes flickered slightly. Could it be that the rehabilitation work has begun? Historically, most of the rehabilitation work started after those people fell from power.

Su Mo couldn't help but feel some hope in her heart, maybe this movement can really end early.

The car that just went in was probably also going to pick up someone, but I don't know who it is.