Yang Yufen specifically told the brigade leader about the practical benefits of reading that she had learned from Professor Wen, so that the brigade leader could convey this information to the villagers and give more girls the opportunity to study.
Professor Wen and Dean Hu were also discussing the new policy.
"This '863' program shows the importance the country attaches to future scientific and technological development. It's only a year away from returning, and we're just in time for it."
"Yes, our research institute is a key unit with great responsibilities and heavy tasks. The transition from the nursery to primary school in the family compound is not enough. We also need to add a junior high school so that our researchers can work better without any worries."
Dean Hu sighed.
"I think it's a good thing to add a junior high school. The country advocates nine-year compulsory education, and this junior high school meets the current needs. However, it's not appropriate to build it in the family compound. We can choose a place nearby and the three compounds can jointly apply to the higher authorities."
There are other organizations nearby, so applying for a larger plot of land to build a better junior high school wouldn't be a problem at all.
"I'll handle this. You focus on your research."
Professor Wen took the initiative to take on this task.
"Thanks a lot."
Dean Hu patted his wife's hand.
"It's not hard work, but the children will be troubling the in-laws again."
Professor Wen felt quite embarrassed, because every time something happened, he had to trouble Yang Yufen to help take care of the child.
"This matter will indeed be a hardship for our in-laws. In addition to the children, the elderly in our residential compound also need to be taken care of. We cannot rely solely on our children for elderly care, as their children are all contributing to the country."
Dean Hu thought of the sacrifices his wife had made for him, and of Yang Yufen, and the elderly people in the family compound who were the same age or even older.
"Retirement? This is something I've never thought about before. I'll think about it carefully and ask other people."
Professor Wen also thought this viewpoint was excellent and kept it in mind.
Professor Wen entrusted the child to Yang Yufen.
"Yufen, I'm sorry to trouble you again."
“Xiao Bao, be good. Zheng Hao is taking care of the older ones, so they don’t need anyone to look after them. They just need to cook, which is not troublesome. Don’t worry, leave the children to me.”
When Yang Yufen heard that Professor Wen was going to do something big, and that all she had to do was pick up the children and cook for them, and that she wouldn't even have to soothe the baby at night, making it much easier than taking care of twins before, she immediately agreed.
"I entrusted my child to you because I trust you. It's your birthday, and the child isn't home. This is a gift I prepared for you on behalf of the child. You must accept it."
Professor Wen took out a brocade box, opened it, and inside was a jade bracelet.
"Oh my, this is really beautiful, but it's too expensive."
Just by looking at it, you can tell it's worth a lot of money, so Yang Yufen didn't dare to take it.
"It's not valuable, so just keep it. Jade is good for your health."
"Then I'll put it away."
Yang Yufen thought for a moment.
“This jade bracelet is meant to be worn. People nurture jade, and jade nurtures people. I’ll put it on you.”
Professor Wen picked up the jade bracelet and put it on Yang Yufen's wrist. The two spent a lot of time together on a daily basis, and Professor Wen had specially chosen it. It fit perfectly and wouldn't slip off easily.
After Professor Wen left, Yang Yufen was in awe for a while. After thinking for a moment, she took out her family's savings and went to the department store.
"Xiao Li, you look so happy, is something good happening?"
Yang Yufen went straight to her old acquaintances as soon as she arrived.
"Auntie, please come and sit down. How did you know? Was it that obvious?"
Xiao Li touched her face, looking a little shy.
"Indeed, that beaming face doesn't lie."
Yang Yufen sat down with a smile.
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