"You've really worked hard these past few days. This meeting has been going on for a long time, but there's some really great news!"
Professor Wen looked radiant and showed no signs of fatigue. The first thing he did upon returning was to find Yang Yufen. The group of children had already eaten their fill and gone out to play. There were still half a month left before the end of the year.
"What good news makes you so happy? Come on, sit down."
Yang Yufen quickly made way for them, and Aunt Wang also shifted her position to make room for them. There were two children on the bed.
"Next year, our children won't have to pay for school!"
After Professor Wen sat down, he couldn't wait to tell the two of them the good news.
"Really! That's great!"
Not only was Yang Yufen excited, but so was Aunt Wang.
"Yes, the country is going to implement compulsory education, but the news hasn't been officially announced yet. It's already in the most important stage, but it should be a sure thing. In the future, even children in the mountains will be able to read books."
After Professor Wen finished speaking, Yang Yufen had already tied on her apron.
"We need to kill a chicken. Ah, life is getting better and better! The children can go to school, what a rare thing! What a wonderful thing!"
"Wait a minute, I'll catch the chicken, then come listen!"
Yang Yufen turned her head to leave, then turned back and shouted, her steps incredibly fast.
The roosters I raised this year haven't been slaughtered yet; I was thinking of keeping them for the New Year, and now this is perfect.
"Yu Fen is still as energetic as ever. Xiao Bao, do you miss Grandma? Your Grandma Yang takes such good care of you."
Professor Wen couldn't help but laugh as he watched Yang Yufen disappear in an instant. Then, looking at his grandson who had crawled up to his side, he reached out and touched the child.
"She's happy. I have to add some dishes to my meal tonight. This is a good thing that will benefit future generations. Unless you're short-sighted, you'll be overjoyed."
These past few days, Aunt Wang has been bringing her children to keep Yang Yufen company. The two of them sew shoe soles and insoles, look at the children, and chat. The older children do their homework, and Xiao Fang helps explain and check it. The group of children are very well-behaved.
"grandmother!"
Xiao Bao rushed into Professor Wen's arms, which shows he wanted to.
When Miaomiao saw her friend looking for her grandma, she crawled over to find her own grandma too, and the two children sat in their grandma's lap and started playing.
As they were talking, Yang Yufen came in carrying a big, fat rooster, and casually picked out two nice feathers for the two children to play with.
"I'll help you."
Aunt Wang was just about to get up and put the child aside.
"No need, you two watch the children, I'll be right there, the hot water is all ready."
Yang Yufen went into the kitchen and soon heard the sound of chickens flapping their wings.
A while later, Yang Yufen came out carrying a basin.
"Go on, what's the meaning of this?"
Yang Yufen kicked a low stool and sat down, plucking chicken feathers with her hands without even looking at her.
"Compulsory education is currently under discussion, but it will be voted on and announced at a major meeting after the Spring Festival, at which time it can be implemented."
Professor Wen smiled calmly as he began to speak.
"That will be soon. At what age can children go to school without paying tuition, and how many years can they attend?"
Yang Yufen nodded and asked the question she wanted to ask.
"Compulsory education does not charge tuition or miscellaneous fees, and all school-age children must be enrolled. Seven years old is eligible. The current proposed duration of education is nine years, but it still needs to be voted on by the General Assembly."
"So that means girls can go to school too?"
Yang Yufen suddenly looked up.
"Yes, children are not divided into boys and girls. This is to allow more girls to receive an education. If it were not mandatory to attend school, I'm afraid that in the end, there would only be boys in the schools."
Professor Wen nodded slightly.
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