Chapter 14 The Educated Youth Who Abandoned Their Wives and Children
He could only sigh at Zhang Pandi's expression: "Eldest sister, I know what you're thinking, but the children have to live their own lives, and you can't force them, can you?"
“Our family is just an ordinary family. It’s not wrong for you to want Da Ya to find someone with good conditions, but there’s truth to the old saying that marriage should be between equals.”
"You have such high expectations, aren't you afraid that Daya will suffer in the future?"
Seeing Da Ya's expression, Zhang Pandi was indignant: "What's wrong with you? You're all eating government-subsidized food, what's wrong with suffering a little?"
Mr. Chen looked at his son: "What do you say, eldest son?"
Seeing the whole family looking at him, Chen Chunhua scratched his head and asked, "By the way, Huaizhi, how did your conversation with that guy go today?"
Ji Xiaotian fell asleep in Ji Huaizhi's arms after playing for a while: "I think it's pretty good. She has her own plans for the future and has even thought about what she wants to do in the future. I think Da Ya has a good eye."
"He also knows that if he wants to marry Daya, he can't work as a temporary worker for the rest of his life. He told me his plans. The policies have obviously been relaxed now, and some units are talking about developing the individual economy. The young man knows all this. He plans to open a restaurant in the future. The young man is very down-to-earth."
Chen Daya smiled knowingly upon hearing her uncle's words.
"So that means becoming a self-employed individual?"
"How embarrassing to do this? And even though things are more relaxed now, what if things get chaotic again like before?"
Ji Huaizhi: "That's definitely not going to happen. Some places have already completely opened up."
"It's only a matter of time before we get here."
Chen Chunsheng glanced at Ji Huaizhi, his thoughts unreadable.
At first, Chen Chunhua thought his wife was right. If Daya married well, she could help her younger brother and her family in the future.
But now, listening to them say that, it all makes sense.
"Mom and Dad, I trust my judgment. He's the person I chose. But whatever my future holds, I'll accept it myself." Chen Daya was clearly not close to them.
"But if you are even slightly unhappy, I will feel it is your fault."
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"Huaizhi, what were you talking about with my second brother just now?"
Ji Huaizhi held the child in one arm and Chen Chunya in the other: "My second brother told me that the factory is not doing well right now, and there may not be much work when spring comes."
“Recently, he also noticed that the black market is rarely regulated anymore. Even if someone is arrested, they are only detained for two days and their goods are confiscated. But the punishment is not as severe as before.”
"So he guessed what might happen and asked me what I thought."
Chen Chunya didn't quite understand what was going on: "Is this good or bad?"
Ji Huaizhi explained: "Actually, it's good for ordinary people like us, and it's also good for the country's future economic development."
"If it's good, then that's fine." Chen Chunya's eyes shone brightly.
"Our lives will get better and better from now on."
Ji Huaizhi took his wife and children on a train to City A. When they arrived, Ji Xiaotian hesitated and held Ji Huaizhi tightly.
I especially don't want to sleep on trains, and even when I do fall asleep, I have nightmares.
"Xiao Tian seemed very uneasy; he's never left the village before and is very afraid of being outside."
Ji Huaizhi knew why: "It's okay, you're just not used to it at first, you'll get used to it over time."
In fact, Chen Chunya was also very uneasy, as the farthest place she had ever been was the county town.
She was afraid of embarrassing Huaizhi.
“We’re here. This place isn’t far from my school, and there’s also an elementary school and a preschool education center nearby.” Ji Huaizhi carried the things into the yard.
As they entered the alley, everyone around them was watching them.
Some people, recognizing Ji Huaizhi, would greet him, saying, "Professor Ji, is this your wife and children?"
"Yes, Grandma, Chun Ya is Grandma, she also lives nearby."
Chun Ya nodded and greeted her, "Grandma."
"Yes, that's great. Young couples should be together. Your son is so big now, and he looks so well-behaved. Come visit Grandma sometime."
Ji Xiaotian had a serious expression on his face, looking like a little adult.
“The houses in this alley are very close together and the soundproofing is poor.” Ji Huaizhi carried the things into the yard. “But our place is alright, we have a small yard.”
“Before, I had to go to the public toilet outside, but with the landlord’s permission, I built a small cubicle in the yard where I can use the toilet and take a shower.”
Chen Chunya looked around the courtyard with delight.
Although it's called a courtyard, it's not very big, and there's a handwashing sink on the side.
It's surrounded by walls, so it's very private.
Ji Huaizhi had done a good job with the two rooms inside, and there was also an attic upstairs. A kitchen was partitioned off at the far end, and the back was connected to the neighbor's room.
"Xiaotian can sleep in this attic for now. I'll use this big room for the other children to have classes. It's a bit tough now, but it won't last long."
Ji Huaizhi's words made Chen Chunya shake his head: "How could that be?"
"It's not tough at all, it's much better now."
Ji Huaizhi knew she wouldn't mind, so he enveloped her palm: "I won't be teaching the children here for too long. I'm already looking for a place. At most, I'll be teaching them here for a month."
"After I graduate, we'll go back to the provincial capital. We'll stay there then, which won't be too far from home."
Chen Chunya was surprised to hear this: "Not developing in your area?"
"Will your family agree to let you come back to the provincial capital with me?"
“My older brother and younger brother are still at home, so it’s fine when I’m not there. I’ve gotten used to it there, but I won’t be going back to the town or the village.” This was the first time Ji Huaizhi had told her about his family.
Chen Chunya tentatively asked, "Are you really not going to your parents' house this time?"
Ji Huaizhi: "Not for now. I only went back once when I returned to the city, and I don't usually go back."
The original owner's parents contacted him and asked him to go back, but neither he nor the original owner ever went back.
"Don't worry, my parents don't like me, and they won't like you either."
Chen Chunya was speechless: "What kind of reassurance is this?"
"To be honest, I'll take you back to school after I register." Ji Huaizhi saw that she remembered her parents' words and wanted to go back.
Then go for a trip. If you can't stand it, just come back.
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"Ji Huaizhi, are you really not going to live on campus this semester?" Huang Dong asked, propping his chin up on his upper bunk.
"It's not this semester, I won't be living on campus until graduation. But the teacher said that if there's no shortage of beds for new students, they can come here for lunch breaks." Ji Huaizhi came up specifically to tell them this.
I also brought them some fried cakes made by Chun Ya.
"This is so delicious! It's my first time eating this. Can I come to your house for dinner sometime?" Wang Youfa ate a fried cake in two bites.
"Of course, I was planning to tell you in a couple of days, and invite you to my house for dinner this weekend."
"Okay, I'm going to see if your son is as handsome as you."
“Absolutely.” Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, right, Huaizhi." Wang Youfa suddenly remembered something: "The college entrance exam is in a few months, and there will definitely be more people taking extra classes this semester than last month. I guess your yard won't be big enough to accommodate everyone."
"And some of your neighbors are taking classes outside without paying tuition."
Ji Huaizhi: "Don't worry, it will only last a month at most. I found a place not far from the affiliated high school, but the other party hasn't agreed yet."
Huang Dong, seeing them talking about this, asked, "Ji Huaizhi, your tutoring center is getting bigger and bigger, have you ever thought about getting a business license?"
"I've thought about it, and I'll resolve it this month."
Huang Dong didn't say anything more after seeing what he said.
A smart person is a smart person; there's no need to say more.
"Why do we need a business license?" Wang Youfa asked, puzzled.
“Think about it, our tutoring center is operating without a license. This semester, the tutoring fee will increase to 12 yuan a month. Some families are reluctant to pay this amount, but other students in the class are coming for tutoring. They were originally receiving the same educational resources, but now the people coming for tutoring have a higher starting point.”
"What do you think the parents of those students who didn't come to the tutoring center are thinking? Will they try to find a way to shut it down?"
Huang Dong nodded.
Wang Youfa said, "Great."
"Alright, the class meeting is over this morning, and I don't have any classes today, so I'll head back now."
Ji Huaizhi opened the door and bumped into Lin Tao as he entered.
Lin Tao gave a forced smile: "Ji, are you going out?"
Ji Huaizhi nodded, made a goodbye gesture, and left.
Lin Tao looked at their expressions and said with disdain, "What's with those expressions? It's not like he's going out for a while and it's a matter of life and death."
"From now on, he'll be all set up with a wife, kids, and a warm bed, while we, a group of lonely young people, will be left in the dormitory," Wang Youfa sighed.
Lin Tao frowned: "He went to live outside? He's really taking a liking to a rural wife."
Huang Dong and Wang Youfa exchanged a glance, then turned away, ignoring him.
"Do you know what Jiang Li's family does?" Lin Tao, making the bed, didn't notice their expressions. "Her father is actually the director of the Education Bureau. You didn't see it, but just now the school principal was very respectful to her father, and even the principal came out to talk to him."
"Do you think if that boy in the class gets together with her, he'll be able to stay in City A very easily?"
"Jiang Li, I can't believe it. She's a local from City A and an only child."
Lin Tao's tone was somewhat ambiguous.
Huang Dong sneered and collapsed onto his bed.
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