In early April, Heishan County No. 1 Middle School, which had been opening and closing classes intermittently, finally confirmed that classes would resume completely, and Geng Yue was also going to the county seat to start her high school career.
There are several people in the two villages who are in the same situation as Geng Yue, but not all of them have returned to school. For some families, adults think that studying until junior high school is enough. Recently, the cannery in the town is recruiting workers, and many people are eyeing it. There are several positions that require office work, and they all want to try it first. If it doesn't work out, they can go to high school.
As Geng Yue's friend, Shen Anning didn't know whether Geng Yue was willing to take the exam for a formal worker in the town, because in the eyes of today's people, workers were indeed a better choice. However, if possible, she would rather Geng Yue go to high school. After all, there would be a large number of workers laid off in the future, and Geng Yue was still young.
Finding an opportunity, Shen Anning asked Shen Anyu to find Geng Guoqing and ask him to ask his sister to come over. The reason for this roundabout way was that there were many people in the village. If they saw Shen Anning going to find Geng Yue alone, it would be inevitable that everyone would think too much, after all, Shen Anning had relatives in the town.
After dinner, Geng Yue brought Geng Guoqing over. Shen Anning took Geng Yue to the north room and took out some coconut candies that Cao Jingheng had given her last time. "Yueyue, I called you here this time just to ask you what you think about returning to school this time?" Shen Anning didn't want to hide it, so she asked directly.
Geng Yue was also a little conflicted. "An Ning, I really want to continue studying in high school. My second uncle and aunt support me. They said that after finishing high school, there are factories in the county town that are hiring, so I'll have a better chance of applying. But the unrest in the county has been so serious in the past few years, and my parents are a little worried. I've been staying home for almost a year because of the school suspension."
"Why."
"Yueyue, I actually suggest that you go to high school. You are only sixteen years old this year, and it is actually a bit early for you to join the factory. Moreover, the classes have been suspended for nearly a year, and they have been intermittent. I believe the county leaders have also seen the negative impact of the suspension of classes. I believe that the resumption of classes this time should be much better. Go to high school for two years, and then you will be more confident in participating in the recruitment of county factories or doing other things, and being recommended to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. Besides, you will be just the right age by then." Shen Anning felt that when Geng Yue graduated from high school, it would be around the age of 1974, and she would take the college entrance examination in 1977, so she could definitely give it a try.
"Then I'll listen to you. My parents trust you very much. I'll go back and talk to them, and they will definitely agree." Geng Yue didn't expect that this trip would solve a big problem that was weighing on her mind, and the smile on her face did not fade at all.
"Okay, then go back and talk to your uncle and aunt. By the way, this is a Guangdong specialty sent by a friend. Take it back and let the village chief and grandfather try it." After wrapping up a few pieces of candy and snacks and stuffing them into Geng Yue's hands, Shen An Ning saw that it was getting dark, so he used a flashlight to send the two of them across the bridge before returning.
Three days later, Geng Yue came to see Shen An Ning with the yellow rice cakes she made, and her jumping around "exposed" her good mood.
Looking at her like this, Shen Anning still had something to understand, "Is this a good thing? Come and share it with me."
"Well, I made this yellow rice cake myself with walnuts and pine nuts. An Ning, thank you. My parents agreed to let me go to high school. I know they are worried about me. The county high school only has a holiday once a month, and they are not used to me being away from them for such a long time."
Shen Anning thought about the schools in the 21st century. High school students were under a lot of pressure, and there were also evening self-study classes. "It's actually nothing. Your uncle and aunt are both in the county. They can help you if you need anything. And although we have a holiday once a month, don't we only have classes until three in the afternoon? It should still be quite relaxing."
Thinking about what he had been thinking about these days, Shen Anning looked at Geng Yue and asked, "Yueyue, how are you going to school? Are you going by bus?"
"Well, let's take a bus to the commune. I've been to the county before, so I can find the way."
Holding Geng Yue's hand, he said, "Tell your uncle and auntie, I'll take you there on my bike. I was admitted to a high school in Beijing and studied there for more than half a year, but I haven't received my high school diploma yet. I plan to ask the principal if I can transfer my enrollment to the county's No. 1 Middle School."
Geng Yue nodded in agreement. "Yeah, sure. The bus ride is long, I'll go back and tell my parents."
After the decision was made, Shen Anning began to make preparations. Her files were all in the village. If she went to the county high school, she would need a certificate to transfer her student status to the county high school.
Make some egg custard for Shen Zixi first. This little guy is becoming less and less fond of drinking milk powder. Unless Shen An Ning really doesn't give her anything else to eat, she will reluctantly eat milk as a meal.
After eating and drinking, Shen Zixi wanted to sleep. He leaned in Shen An Ning's arms without raising his head. No matter how he was teased, it was useless. He put the little guy on the bed in the space, and Shen An Ning took his household registration certificate to the village office.
After finding the village chief and explaining his purpose, the village chief was very happy. Although he was curious about why Shen An Ning wanted to spend this money, he did not ask much. Although Shen An Ning was young, he was really impressed.
"Okay, it's stamped. You can transfer your student status with this, but you have to explain it clearly to the principal of the county high school and get his consent first." Wang Zhoushan instructed after giving the thing to Shen An Ning.
"Well, thank you, Grandpa Village Chief, I understand." After putting away the certificate, Shen Anning rode his bike directly to the town and mailed the letters to his second brother and aunt and uncle this month. At least three letters a month, the people in the post office were used to it.
On the day Geng Yue went to school, Shen An Ning got up early and waited at the door for a while. He saw Geng Yue carrying two large packages. Fortunately, they were prepared in advance. Geng Yue held one, and Shen An Ning tied two backpacks on the horizontal bar in front of the car and put the rest of the things in them, actually putting them in the space, and took Geng Yue to the county town.
The county high school is located in a relatively central location in Heishan County, very close to the Public Security Bureau, so the security is good and there are requirements for admitting students. Six or seven years ago, when there was no such movement, the admission rate ranked high in the entire provincial capital.
Along the way, I chatted with Geng Yue and learned about the principal's general situation. His name was Zheng Guangming, and he was in his fifties. He was a very nice person and his family had some influence. It was because of his relationship that the teachers in the school did not have such a difficult life.
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