"Sister-in-law, are we going back?"
Li Yueya smiled and reached out to tuck a strand of long hair that had fallen across her chest behind her ear: "Yes, my mom is still waiting for the rice to be cooked at home!"
"Then please take care."
"Okay, take good care of your Brother Long and make sure he eats on time."
"Okay, Brother Long, see how much your wife cares about you!"
The burly man called Brother Long emerged from the shack with a satisfied look on his face, raising his eyebrows smugly: "Take care on the road, come back another day."
"Okay, I understand. You should come home to visit often too."
After Li Yueya finished speaking, she swayed her hips and walked towards the base. One of the shifty-eyed young men, watching her graceful back, was practically drooling.
He turned to Brother Long and bowed obsequiously, "Boss, shall I see your wife off?"
Brother Long chuckled: "Go ahead."
The crowd erupted in laughter, everyone exchanging knowing glances. Brother Long waved his hand dismissively and walked towards the nearby shack.
"My little darling, did you miss your brother today?"
"Brother Long still remembers to come see me? I thought you'd forgotten about us girls now that you have a wife."
"Of course I've remembered you, my little beauty. Here I am, my darling, you're so soft today."
Dissonant sounds soon broke out in the shack, which both Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan found difficult to accept.
"Aren't you leaving yet?" Bi Qiaoan asked.
Shen Yanming frowned slightly, then nodded: "Go take a look over there."
He pointed in the direction Li Yueya had left. It seemed like she was heading back to the base, but she had to take a detour.
Bi Qiaoan was confused, but she still followed him. The two of them lagged far behind the other two, probably a kilometer or two away.
They were unhurried and strolled along as if taking a walk. But their eyes were always fixed on the two people chatting and laughing ahead of them.
Li Yueya and her younger brother were completely unaware that someone was following them. Not long after they hid in the grove, they began to do something intimate.
"Aren't you afraid Brother Long will find out if you do this?"
"What are you afraid of? It's a mutual consent matter, aren't you happy?" Besides, Brother Long knows this.
"It's fun, but there's also a bit of fear."
"Isn't that more exciting?"
"That's true. Hey! You jerk, slow down..."
Half an hour later, a coquettish voice came from behind.
"Don't forget what you promised me."
"Don't worry, don't worry. Your uncle and aunt are practically my father-in-law and mother-in-law now. I'll definitely deliver it to your house after I get off work."
“I knew you were a good person. Alas, if the world weren’t in such a bad state, I wouldn’t have ended up on this path.”
"Hehe, I quite like it this way. Otherwise, how could a good-for-nothing like me possibly catch your eye, Miss?"
"Okay, you know that's good. Alright, I have to go back now, otherwise my parents will definitely worry."
"Okay, darling, see you next time, mwah, love you!"
As soon as they finished speaking, the couple saw the hooligan emerge from the grove, pulling up his pants. However, they didn't see Li Yueya; she had probably left in another direction.
Shen Yanming tugged at Bi Qiaoan's sleeve: "Alright, let's go."
Bi Qiaoan didn't speak, and followed him, avoiding the hooligans. But she still heard someone say, "Does she really think she's some kind of pure and innocent girl?"
The two walked quite a distance without saying a word. Their moods were somewhat heavy.
But they are not saviors; they cannot dictate other people's choices.
Everyone suffers; who doesn't? But how do we move forward? The path is under our feet.
Neither of them mentioned it again, and they went home.
In early July, the base announced a major piece of news: the resumption of education.
The teaching staff is now fully staffed, awaiting only student registration and enrollment. This time, the system has undergone significant reforms, with a substantial reduction in the length of the education system.
Simply put, the original five-year primary school system has been compressed to two to three years, and junior and senior high school have both been reduced to one and a half years. Of course, if you are gifted enough, you can complete your studies in an even shorter time. Far from being hindered, this is encouraged and supported.
Those who have only completed half of their studies can continue or start over. This depends on the student and parents' wishes, as well as their exam results.
The base does not mandate enrollment, but it does have certain incentive policies. For example, tuition is free for students who are admitted to junior high school, and those who are admitted to senior high school receive five jin of grain per month, while those who are admitted to senior high school receive ten jin per month.
With encouragement, the proportion of families willing to send their children to school will likely increase significantly. After all, these are people who have lived through a civilized era; no one is unaware of the importance of knowledge. Their reluctance is due to circumstances. Given the opportunity, they will strive to improve themselves.
If you get into university, that would be even more remarkable. The Alliance will give you special attention and you'll receive special care from the capital. Your future will be secure, but it also means that competition in education will be dozens of times fiercer than before the apocalypse.
Upon hearing the news, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan immediately took An'an and Nuannuan to register. The registrar was delighted to see the two fair-skinned and adorable little ones.
"Little friend, what's your name?"
"Hello teacher, my name is Shen Xubai."
"My name is Shen Qingyu, and I am five years old."
The couple gave their names, and the registrar filled out the forms for them. Then, looking up, the clerk asked, "Are you enrolling your child in preschool or first grade?"
The base doesn't have a kindergarten; they can't take care of very young children. Moreover, the environment is unstable, and too many things could change.
"First grade, please." The couple did not hesitate.
"There is an entrance exam for first grade. If you don't pass, you can only attend preschool first," the other party emphasized.
Shen Yanming smiled and said, "Sure. My two kids have learned some characters, poetry, and basic arithmetic. They should be able to pass."
"Okay, I'll help them fill out their exam admission tickets. They can come at 3 p.m. sharp for the exam, which will last one hour."
The couple nodded: "No problem."
A little later, the guard gave An'an and Nuannuan two small cards: "Little friends, keep these safe, we'll need them this afternoon. Don't be nervous, just write down what you know on the test paper."
An'an nodded her little head and smiled, saying, "I understand, Uncle." Then she waved and left.
Back home, the couple gave their two children a special training session. Although they had taught them to read and do math before, they hadn't given them any worksheets. They were worried that by the afternoon, the children wouldn't even know where to write their names.
Shen Yanming entered the space and rummaged through the study to find a stack of test papers. He found two first-grade papers at the bottom and showed them to his two children. Seeing that they could do most of the questions, he was relieved.
Lunch was pork and scallion dumplings; the two kids ate seven or eight and were full.
Bi Qiaoan urged the two of them to rest, lest they be too tired for the afternoon exam.
Shen Yanming kept reassuring him, "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, you'll definitely pass."
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