Southeast couldn't ask for leave from class, so she didn't come this time. Xuemei thought about her dowry and wedding, and then looked at Xiaohua's, which was much worse.
Grandma is so kind. Not only did she build me a house and make furniture, but she also gave me a watch and a sewing machine. The clothes I wore and the bedding on my bed were all new.
From now on, you should be thrifty and hardworking, listen to your grandmother, be filial to your parents, and treat your younger siblings well.
Time flies. I graduated from Southwest Junior High School and was admitted to high school. My homeroom teacher was Yan Dongnan High School teacher.
The teacher's surname was Yang. Yan Xinan's name reminded Teacher Yang of Dongnan. Upon asking, Teacher Yang learned that the two were indeed brothers. Teacher Yang was very happy.
Since Yan Dongnan was able to get into university, then Yan Xinan would definitely be fine too. He was happy to have discovered another promising talent.
Yan Xinan caught Teacher Yang's eye and studied very hard. At the same time, he also became a student of Tang Jianjun.
Tang Jianjun's carpentry skills are absolutely outstanding, and he wants to take on an apprentice to prevent this unique skill from being lost.
Just then, Yan Xinan came to Tang Jianjun specifically to have a small boat carved for Yan Xiaonan.
The "Five Blessings" decoration on the main beam of my house was carved on the spot by Tang Jianjun, and I was filled with envy at that time.
So, one taught earnestly, and the other learned earnestly. They hit it off, and Yan Xiaoqiang simply presented a gift to formally become his apprentice, and from then on they addressed each other as master and disciple.
When Yan Xinan took the high school entrance exam, Yan Dongnan was only one month away from graduating from university. The school was offering job placements and hoped that he would stay on as a teacher.
Yan Dongnan took the school's recommendation letter home; he wanted to discuss it with his family.
Cuihua and Yan Xiaoqiang agreed, saying that if they stayed at the school as teachers, their housing and employment would be easily resolved in the future.
In addition, being a teacher not only provides good benefits and a high salary, but also includes winter and summer vacations and agricultural holidays, allowing you to balance work and family life.
Yan Xiaonan spoke up: "Brother, could we apply to do research at the base for a few years first, and then see how things go after we achieve some results?"
Yan Xiaonan is almost seven years old, and Southeast takes her suggestions very seriously, but there are some things he doesn't understand:
"Nan Nan, isn't being a teacher good enough? Why do you want to go to the base to do research? You should know that going to the base to do research is actually like being a farmer."
"Brother, could you go to the base to do research as an instructor? That way you'd have a permanent position and a research project," Yan Xiaonan said after thinking for a moment.
"Nan Nan, do you know something?" Dong Nan leaned closer and asked softly.
"Big brother, things are going to be a bit turbulent for a while, so don't stay at school for now," Yan Xiaonan quietly replied.
Southeast nodded. His younger sister had a secret; every word she said was like a prophet, always coming true.
The next morning, Yan Dongnan returned to the school and told the principal that he was going to the base to conduct research in order to improve the quality and yield of agricultural products.
The principal greatly admires students like Yan Dongnan, who have ideals, a sense of responsibility, and a spirit of dedication that is not afraid of hardship or fatigue.
A month later, along with his university graduation certificate, Yan Dongnan received an offer of employment from the school.
Yan Dongnan will become an academic faculty member at the agricultural university, but he will first have to work on infrastructure projects in rural areas. Once he achieves results, he will be promoted.
Holding the letter of appointment and graduation certificate, Dongnan was extremely excited. Ten years of hard work had finally paid off.
Like a high mountain, it is extremely difficult to climb, but the feeling of looking down at all the other mountains from the top is still very exhilarating.
Yan Dongnan was assigned to a remote area in Northeast China where grain production was extremely low. He was to investigate where the problem lay.
Xuemei wanted to go with him, but Dongnan refused. It was a relatively poor and backward place, and he wanted to go there to observe for a while and take care of everything before coming back to pick her up.
Cuihua and her grandmother shared the same idea, suggesting that Dongnan should go ahead first, otherwise it wouldn't be convenient for a young woman like you to go alone.
"Southeast, how old is Nan Nan? She told you to go to the base and you actually went," Xue Mei complained.
Southeast understood Xuemei's meaning and patted her head: "You must remember my words, never offend Nannan, no matter who you offend."
Xuemei is incredibly intelligent. If even the Southeast supports Nannan, then is there really something she can't see through?
In fact, Dongnan had already discovered clues at the school. He is a very cautious person and always considers things carefully before making a decision.
When faced with a choice, the first person I think of is Yan Xiaonan.
Therefore, he agreed with Yan Xiaonan's words: if he endured a few more years of hardship now, he might become a superior person in the future.
If Yan Xiaonan knew, he would find it both funny and exasperating. "Brother, I just wanted you to avoid the typhoon. What profound thoughts did I have?"
Yan Dongnan brought enough clothes and bedding for autumn and winter, as well as a military overcoat, since he didn't know the weather there.
Grandma Yan gave Dongnan five hundred yuan and most of the family's tickets: "Dongnan, when you pick up Xuemei, that's when you'll be separating from us. Take this money and these tickets with you; consider it a separation fee."
Southeast nodded. Now that he's married and working, of course they should separate their households. There's no longer any talk of him relying on his parents for financial support. It's just that 500 yuan is too much.
My maternal grandparents' family argued fiercely over five yuan when they divided the family property, so how could I possibly take such a huge sum of money?
Grandma Yan continued, "The house behind is built for you three brothers. You will also receive 500 yuan each for the southwest and north-south branches as a share of the inheritance. I won't give you anything else."
Southeast pulled Xue Mei down to kneel before Grandma Yan: "Grandma, I will send you money every month from now on, and I will take care of you in your old age."
Grandma Yan laughed: "You've gone crazy from studying too much, haven't you? If you want to send money, send it to your parents. You need to take care of them in their old age. I need both of them to support me in my old age."
Xuemei smiled through her tears: "Grandma, I won't take care of you in your old age, but I will buy you good food and nice clothes."
Grandma Yan nodded: "They are all good children. Go and prepare some food and supplies for Dongnan. We won't separate the family until he comes back. You still have to cook for me."
Xuemei gave a crisp "Ai!" and went to the kitchen to prepare, with Dongnan following her with a smile.
"Xuemei, wait for me for another year. Once I've established myself, I'll come back for you. Take this money and see if you need to buy anything."
Xuemei took the money and counted out another two hundred yuan, handing it to Dongnan: "You're unfamiliar with the area, so take more money and tickets with you."
Southeast took the money and tickets, kissed Xuemei on the cheek, turned and left, making Xuemei's face burn hotter than the fire in the stove.
Southwest is heading into the mountains with Yan Xiaonan and Zhongnan. Nannan says they're going to hunt a pheasant for Southeast to eat today.
Yan Xiaonan, who was almost seven years old, had grown into an exceptionally beautiful young woman. Her snow-white skin seemed to never tan, making a group of girls in the village extremely envious.
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