Several couples in the Zhang family felt that their mother was being too ambitious.
But it was Jiang's mother who handed over the stick well.
Especially the eldest couple.
Back in the house, the eldest daughter-in-law was so excited that she said to her two daughters, "Your grandma is letting you learn to read from your uncle now. You must do your best and study hard. You don't have to do any housework. You must seize this opportunity and let your grandma take you to school when school starts."
The eldest brother smiled innocently and said, "Yes, study hard."
The eldest daughter said, "Mom and Dad, I suddenly realized that grandma likes to hear nice things. Today, grandma wanted to match Secretary Jiang and my uncle. Although Secretary Jiang's mother didn't explain it clearly, I understood that they didn't want to, but grandma didn't get angry. It was all because Secretary Jiang's mother praised grandma. Mom and Dad, you should praise grandma more in the future. If grandma likes to hear it, maybe she won't let you do so much work."
The couple listened to their daughter's words and fell into deep thought.
...and here are the mother and daughter.
Liu Xiulan carried the chicken along the way and warned her daughter: "Be careful in the village in the future. You are so outstanding, and who knows how many people are plotting against you behind your back."
"Mom, it's rare for you to admit that your daughter is excellent."
"Don't be so frivolous. Your father and I don't want you to marry someone from the countryside. Do you hear me?"
"I know, I know."
"You're in your prime, the age of first love. Even if you're in love, don't get carried away. We're not saying country folk are bad. Have you ever considered that you're only seventeen now? In a few years, you might be transferred to a commune or even a county. You can't just stay in your own little world now, okay?"
"Mom, I find you so far-sighted and open-minded."
"Don't tease me. I just said that to them because of you. Not to mention the fact that her family values young women, just looking at that large family is enough to give me a headache. I won't let my daughter marry into a family like that... Oh, it's dark, why did you rush at me?"
Jiang Tang was so moved by Liu Xiulan's words that her eyes turned red. She hugged her and said, "Thank goodness you're my mother."
"That's incomprehensible."
"Mom, don't worry. I will definitely build a career for you and Dad, and then you will be proud of me."
"Come on, we're satisfied as long as you can take care of yourself."
"That's not what you just said."
"That was to fool the Zhang family."
"Comrade Liu Xiulan, could you please maintain your attitude just now? I like it."
"My popularity only lasts three minutes. It's useless for you to like it."
"..." Comrade Liu Xiulan's maternal love has been put away! Now she has become a tigress again.
The mother and daughter returned to the yard quarreling.
Because there was no electricity, the kerosene lamp was dim.
Jiang Tang took out a few pieces of egg cake from the space: "Mom, you didn't eat enough just now, I'll go get some water."
"Didn't you give that steamed bun to those two girls? You eat it. I'm not hungry."
"Mom, did you see that?"
"Can you escape my eyes?"
“…”
Jiang Tang poured two cups of hot water and placed a few egg cakes on the table, which the mother and daughter enjoyed as a snack.
"Alas, it's all because of poverty. If Grandma Sanhua had food at home, I wouldn't have even a single steamed bun to eat."
Liu Xiulan shook her head: "She can't let go of some families. No matter how rich they are, they will still be partial to others.
Your mom has been in education for many years, and I've seen all kinds of parents."
Jiang Tang suddenly remembered that her mother was a small leader in the school. "Director Liu, you are very experienced. I admire you. I have to learn from you. What do you think about the current poverty in this village?"
"I've only been here less than two hours. Your expectations are a bit too high."
"Director Liu has foresight and experience."
Liu Xiulan was flattered by her daughter's praise and said with a smile, "I am your mother in the education field. In the long run, if people want to be enlightened and move forward, knowledge is essential, and the same is true for the village.
We also need talented people, capable people. Therefore, in addition to leading them to make money, we must also do a good job in education.
You saw it today. There are so many people in the Zhang family, and there are seven or eight children. But only two or three of them go to school, and they are all boys.
Taking all this into consideration, there must be quite a few children in the village who have never been to school.
The country has been promoting literacy for years. Isn't Zhang Laowu a junior high school teacher? He has nothing to worry about now, so he can definitely open a literacy class."
"That makes sense, Director Liu, but I'm just a team leader and can't be too involved. I'm only responsible for production."
Liu Xiulan rolled her eyes at her: "Then why are you asking me?"
"We don't have the right to intervene, but that doesn't mean we don't know."
In short, Liu Xiulan has a strong ability to adapt and slept soundly in an unfamiliar place that night.
The next morning, Jiang Tang was woken up by the noise of her hurried pace.
He mumbled with sleepy eyes: "Mom, you don't have to go to work, why are you up so early?"
"It's still early, I've already walked around outside twice.
You know what, this yard is really big. Not only the front yard, but the backyard can't be left idle like that. I'll help you tidy it up and plant some vegetables in the next two days.
You, don’t take turns to eat from now on, just cook for yourself.
The restaurant where you just had your turn has already called twice. With your habit of sleeping in, it’s a miracle that you can even get food in the morning.”
"Mom, don't worry, they will leave some food for me."
"It's OK in the summer, but what about in the winter?"
"Mom, I'm just trying to understand the people's sentiments."
"You think you're understanding the people's sentiments? What do you think you are... that? Hurry up and get up."
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