Chapter 85 Take a bite of the cabbage first (2 in 1 7000+ words please vote)
Teacher Ke hung up the phone, and Wen Leyu came over immediately and asked worriedly, "Mom, Dad seems...very angry?"
“Heh~”
Teacher Ke smiled and said, "It's okay, he doesn't understand the situation. If you knew how he came back, I guarantee you wouldn't be angry at all."
Wen Leyu was stunned for a moment, pointed outside the office, and asked in a low voice: "He doesn't know about the novel written by Li Ye?"
"He definitely doesn't know," Teacher Ke said to her daughter, "Your father got on a train from the north the day before yesterday and just arrived in Beijing today. He then went to your Grandpa Peng's place. How could he have the time to learn about the novel?"
Teacher Ke did not tell Wen Leyu's father Wen Qingsheng about how he used "Deserter in Fire" to get things done through connections. After all, it was still unknown whether it would succeed, and telling him would only add to his anxiety and worries.
But she didn't expect that things happened so suddenly. When she received a call from her husband today, she found out that he had already arrived in Beijing and met Uncle Peng.
Uncle Peng and his people would definitely not talk about the novel to Wen Qingsheng.
Should I tell him: "So many people have come back recently, I am too busy to handle everything. I had forgotten about you, but because of a novel, I remembered that you, my little bastard, still exist."
Is it embarrassing?
Are you upset?
"Oh~"
Wen Leyu felt relieved immediately after hearing what Teacher Ke said.
But she immediately thought of something and asked her mother in a low voice, "What did Dad say to Uncle Peng just now?"
Although Wen Leyu is young, he still knows some things due to his childhood environment.
Wen Qingsheng just spoke harshly on the phone, it would definitely not be good if outsiders heard it.
Teacher Ke smiled and shook his head without giving Wen Leyu too much explanation.
If it was a purely work relationship, Wen Qingsheng couldn't say a word in front of the other person and had to hold it in.
But for those who were raised under supervision, crying and making a fuss occasionally can gain more benefits.
The crying child gets the milk. Wen Qingsheng is stubborn, but he is not stupid.
"Uncle, I've been wronged for so many years, my wife and children have suffered so much, I almost died of lovesickness, my dad is sobbing..."
Of course, every time you cry, your kindness becomes weaker and should not be used easily.
But now it's 1982, and many people have returned. There's only one position for each carrot. If you don't cry or make a fuss, are you waiting to eat rotten peaches?
As for Wen Qingsheng expressing his true feelings on the phone, that is also human nature, and Uncle Peng should not blame him.
Judging from the current situation, the results are excellent and have exceeded Teacher Ke’s expectations, so Teacher Ke is very happy and relieved.
"Okay, it's okay, don't worry about these things, just take your test well."
Wen Leyu nodded heavily and said happily: "In just over a month, I will be able to see my father and brother!"
"It won't take a month," Teacher Ke said confidently, "Given your father's temper, he will come to see us soon."
As soon as Teacher Ke and Wen Leyu came out of the principal's office, they were greeted by Principal Chang, whose face was full of smiles.
Principal Chang heard what Teacher Ke said just now, "If I leave now, it will be irresponsible to the children." He also understood that Teacher Ke, this fallen phoenix, was reborn from the ashes in the blink of an eye.
Therefore, the wrinkles on Principal Chang’s face caused by his smile were filled with the meaning of “congratulations”.
When Teacher Ke saw Principal Chang coming over, he took the initiative to say, "Thank you, Principal Chang. I am grateful for your care over the past six months."
"That's wrong. I should be the one thanking you," Principal Chang said with a big laugh. "Since Teacher Ke came, the English level of our County No. 2 Middle School has risen sharply. Many people did very well in the preliminary exam this time!"
“No, no.”
Seeing that his mother was still talking to the principal, Wen Leyu quietly slipped away and walked towards Li Ye who was waiting not far away.
Looking at Wen Leyu, whose face was filled with joy and couldn't be concealed, Li Ye smiled and said, "Is there any good news?"
Wen Leyu smiled and nodded heavily without explaining on the spot.
But after she got close to Li Ye, she whispered, "I'll tell you later."
Li Ye didn't need to ask, he could guess it almost right.
He just smiled and said, "Okay, let's cook some delicious dishes tonight to celebrate."
He Weiguo, who came with Li Ye and others, had already started to slip away.
Seeing how affectionate the principal and Teacher Ke are, you'd better run away! Otherwise, you'll be punished and have no place to complain.
But he had just taken two steps when he heard Li Ye's voice behind him.
"Are you leaving now? Don't you want to chat for a while?"
“.”
"I, I still have to go home and do my homework!"
He Weiguo didn't even dare to look back, he just ran away, vowing never to have anything to do with Li Ye, his nemesis.
In the evening, Li Ye cooked a few dishes himself, which surprised Wen Leyu and others.
They originally thought that Li Ye was just a talker, but they didn't expect that he was so good at martial arts.
Li Ye also bought some orange soda today, and the atmosphere at the small dining table suddenly became lively.
Everyone imitated the way adults drank, saying "cheers" to each other and "I'll drink first", and it was very lively and cheerful.
It was at this time that Li Ye saw the youthful, lively and quirky shadows of girls in later generations in Han Xia, Hu Man and others.
Wen Leyu, in particular, seemed to have thrown off the shackles that were wrapped around her body in an instant, and her brilliant smile amazed Li Ye, Li Dayong and others.
As far as Li Ye could remember, this little girl laughed for the second time!
[I have made some progress in my training, which makes me very happy. 】
After more than half a year of training by Li Ye, Wen Leyu's skin has become slightly flushed, and some parts of her skin have become fuller, as if sprouting.
But compared with Hu Man, Han Xia and others, she is still inferior.
But Li Ye is an experienced driver after all, and he has long learned to look at problems "from a developmental perspective."
Girls change a lot when they grow up. This is one hurdle in a girl's transformation. Another hurdle is becoming a wife and a mother.
For a girl like Han Xia, who has a big frame, she can be self-disciplined and restrained once she is over 30, but otherwise, she may end up with a hunchback and a strong build.
For people like Wen Leyu, when that time comes, their bodies will become plumper as if they were blown up. They will naturally have what they should have, and will naturally be thin where they should be thin.
That is the benefit that men enjoy for most of their lives!
Some girls can only be had for a while.
Some girls are worth having for a lifetime.
. . . . . . .
The news about Teacher Ke quickly spread throughout the school.
Everyone's eyes turned towards Teacher Ke and Wen Leyu and changed.
In the past, Teacher Ke was just a part-time teacher with a monthly salary of 18.5 yuan, but now he is a "big shot" that no one can reach.
It is said that some people from the county wanted to come over to show their support, but Teacher Ke politely declined!
An informed person revealed a piece of information that was both true and false - before Mr. Ke came here, he was half a level higher than all the big guys in the city.
The County No. 2 Middle School also improved Teacher Ke’s living conditions.
Originally, Principal Chang wanted to find Teacher Ke a more decent place to live, but Teacher Ke did not agree. It had only been more than a month, so there was no need to make any fuss.
Principal Chang had no choice but to renovate Teacher Ke's small dormitory inside and out, replacing it with a new bed, a new desk, a new door, and new windows.
If the Post and Telecommunications Bureau wasn't so powerful these days, Principal Chang would have gotten Teacher Ke a private phone.
But there has been no change in the way Mr. Ke treats his students.
She is still so gentle and elegant. When students ask her questions, she never shows any impatience, even during evening self-study time.
That night, Teacher Ke was on duty in the office.
This has been her habit since she came to the No. 2 Middle School in the county. If any classmates need to ask her questions, they can knock on the door and come to her at any time. She has been doing this day after day for hundreds of days, without fail.
“Boom boom boom~”
"Come in~"
Jin Shengli and Xia Yue pushed the door and entered the office, smiling stiffly at the kind teacher Ke.
"Oh, it's you two! Sit down!"
Teacher Ke did not treat Xia Yue and Li Ye coldly because of the conflict between them. Instead, he asked them to sit down in a very peaceful manner.
After the two sat down, there was silence for two seconds. Jin Shengli then asked, "Teacher Ke, we are here today to ask you for some advice.
With our current English scores and level, do they meet the criteria for special admission to Beijing University of Foreign Languages? "
"You guys are going to take the entrance exam for Beijing Foreign Languages College?"
Teacher Ke was a little surprised. In recent years, English talents have become more and more popular, so the enthusiasm for applying to foreign language colleges has also continued to increase.
For someone like Jin Shengli, who could only get 50 or 60 points out of 100 points, he still wanted to be admitted as an exception? That was a bit beyond his ability.
Xia Yue did better. She scored 83 points in English in the preliminary exam, which is quite good in a small place like Qingshui County.
But Beijing University of Foreign Languages is not an ordinary foreign language school. I wonder how many people from all over the country are scrambling to get admitted!
Teacher Ke thought for a moment and said, "I don't know the special admission standards for Beijing Foreign Studies University, but last year Lu Jingyao's English score in the college entrance examination was 97 points. In addition, the score for science students admitted by Beijing Foreign Studies University in Dongshan last year was also relatively low."
Teacher Ke emphasized the two words "college entrance examination" and "97", hoping that the two people could understand that the college entrance examination is not a pre-examination, and you, Xia Yue, may not be Lu Jingyao.
Jin Shengli didn't show anything unusual, but Xia Yue's expression changed obviously.
Teacher Ke guessed that Jin Shengli was actually asking on behalf of Xia Yue, because Xia Yue was embarrassed to ask her for advice because of the minor friction between her and Li Ye.
Xia Yue frowned and finally couldn't help asking, "Teacher Ke, what if I can get 90 points in English?"
Teacher Ke said: "That also depends on the scores of other subjects. Even if we lower the scores for admission, there is a limit."
Jin Shengli immediately said, "Last year, Lu Jingyao scored 361. If the total score this year exceeds 400, it should be OK, right?"
"this"
Teacher Ke really didn’t know what to say.
When faced with applying for admission, these children only compare the numbers but do not consider the details involved.
This year's total college entrance examination score is 60 points higher than last year.
Among them, Mathematics 20, English 20, and Biology 20.
Xia Yue scored 404 points in the preliminary exam, which was more than 40 points more than Lu Jingyao. So after conversion, it seemed that she was still a little higher than Lu Jingyao.
But that's not how the score is calculated.
In the 1980s, when there were no examination syllabus or standards, the difficulty of the college entrance examination questions was not certain at all. For example, in the Chinese language test in 1985, out of eight college students in a dormitory, only one passed.
In this volatile environment, it is too dangerous to pin your hopes on special admission.
"I'm not sure about that. I think there is a risk, and it's not small."
Teacher Ke gave some pertinent advice.
In her opinion, Xia Yue's current grades were already pretty good, so the right thing to do was to apply for the exam in a safe way.
Lu Jingyao reviewed one-on-one with Teacher Ke for a long time before taking a risk, but Xia Yue was still far from ready.
Xia Yue lowered her head, but soon raised it again and said firmly: "Teacher Ke, what if I can get 430 points?"
"That's a high possibility, but I think 440 is a safe bet."
Teacher Ke has seen too many people like Xia Yue. She may seem to be asking you for advice, but in fact she doesn’t want to hear your analysis, but just wants to hear your agreement.
If Xia Yue can score 440 points, then she can still apply to Beijing University of Foreign Languages. At worst, she will not be admitted to the English major and will be transferred to a minor language major!
Kids these days think that just learning a foreign language is cool and classy, how could they know there is such a thing as Punjabi?
"Thank you, Mr. Ke. Let's go back now."
Xia Yue was filled with confidence when she heard Mr. Ke's ambiguous words. She stood up and said goodbye to Jin Shengli and left.
Teacher Ke was slightly stunned, and then said: "Actually, Xia Yue, you don't have to take the entrance exam for a university outside Beijing. Many other undergraduate colleges are also good. There are too many variables in the college entrance examination, so it's better to be safe."
"I understand. Thank you, Mr. Ke."
Looking at Xia Yue's leaving back, Teacher Ke sighed.
How can a child who is stuck in a dead end listen to advice?
. . . . . . . .
After leaving Teacher Ke's office, Jin Shengli also advised Xia Yue: "Why don't you apply to another college? Safety is the priority."
But Xia Yue said: "Lu Jingyao wrote to us and she bought us a few self-study books, including "Algebra" and "Plane Geometry".
Now what you and I lack is algebra and geometry. If we make up for this deficiency, can we get 430 points?"
"That's great."
Jin Shengli was overjoyed.
It turned out that they had just received a series of self-study books sent by Lu Jingyao these days, and they were very excited after reading them.
The self-study series is the "Self-study Series of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry" published by Shanghai Science and Technology Press, commonly known as the "Seventeen Books".
In 1977, when books were scarce, the book was reprinted, but the demand was insufficient to meet the supply, and it was no longer available on the market. The first person to own the complete set of 17 books must have been extremely powerful.
Lu Jingyao said that three volumes of "Chemistry" were sent to her through a friend with a good background.
Chemistry is also the weak point of Xia Yue and others, or it can be said that it is the weak point of the entire County No. 2 Middle School.
Because the County No. 2 Middle School does not have chemistry experiments, many teachers still cannot understand such abstract knowledge! It is not an exaggeration to say that they are talking at cross purposes.
However, the "Chemistry" in the self-study series is rich in content, easy to understand, and easy to explain, which is very helpful for students to study on their own.
Even half a century later, this book still has important reference value.
Since Xia Yue and Jin Shengli received Lu Jingyao's test papers, their scores have improved by leaps and bounds, increasing by several dozen points.
So they naturally thought that if they made up for their shortcomings in "Chemistry" and "Algebra", they would be able to leap to the next level.
420 points, 430 points, or even 440 points are no problem.
. . . . . . . . .
Wen Leyu's father arrived faster than expected.
When a luxury car and a large truck drove into the county's No. 2 Middle School one after another, Wen Leyu was studying at the No. 2 Grain Store with Li Ye and others.
Teacher Luo came in a hurry and shouted, "Wen Leyu, your dad is here", which made the little girl stunned for five or six seconds.
Then she stood up suddenly and was about to run out, but stopped and looked back at Li Ye.
The autumn-water-like eyes conveyed the message of "Will you go with me?"
Li Ye smiled and raised his chin, motioning her to go quickly.
At a time like this, it wasn't appropriate for him to go over and join in the fun.
People will naturally show their appreciation for his kindness, but if you try to get close to him, you will only belittle yourself and put yourself in an embarrassing position.
Wen Leyu ran away like the wind,
Hu Man and others in the small warehouse looked at her and Li Ye with envy.
At this point, even a blind person could see that Wen Leyu had a special attachment to Li Ye.
If this goes on smoothly, it will be incredible.
Wen Qingsheng was very low-key when he came to Qingshui. He just donated a truckload of food and supplies to the school as a reward for the care that the County No. 2 Middle School had given to Teacher Ke over the past six months.
This is much better than empty talk. The teachers and students in the school all praised them, and all they could say were good things about Teacher Ke and her daughter. They completely forgot how lonely they felt when they first arrived.
At night, Wen Leyu ran back to the Erliangdian.
She told Li Ye that she would go to the countryside with her father and mother tomorrow to visit some neighbors and friends she had met over the years.
The girl kept explaining to Li Ye that, for example, in a certain month and year, a neighbor lady saw that she was sick, so she stewed her own chicken and brought it to her.
For example, one day in a certain month, the house you live in is leaking, and a few kind-hearted people take the risk and quietly repair the roof.
Teacher Ke keeps all these little favors in mind and needs to pay tribute to them.
Before leaving, Wen Leyu hesitated for a long time before blushing and said to Li Ye: "Don't worry! My dad doesn't know you yet! My mom will tell him later."
Of course Li Ye is not in a hurry, because you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
He has made sure to get the girl Wen Leyu.
. . . . . .
Wen Qingsheng and Teacher Ke took Wen Leyu on a journey for a whole day before they finally repaid the favor they had owed him over the years. When they returned to the dormitory of the County No. 2 Middle School, it was already evening.
"Xiao Yu, go to the girls' dormitory and squeeze in with Hu Man today! I want to talk to your dad about something."
"good!"
Wen Leyu agreed very quickly. She had been anxious for the past two days, waiting for her mother to tell her father about Li Ye.
All the small favors have been repaid, but the biggest debtor is still standing aside!
After Wen Leyu left, Teacher Ke took out a complete manuscript and placed it in front of Wen Qingsheng.
"That's why you were able to come back suddenly. You'll understand after you see it."
Wen Qingsheng was stunned. He had asked his wife these days why he came back so suddenly, but Teacher Ke said nothing. He thought he had endured it all on his own!
Wen Qingsheng was originally in a hurry to do something, but now he could only pick up the manuscript and flip through it quickly, somewhat absent-mindedly.
But he only flipped through it for five minutes before he immediately realized something.
He looked up at his wife in surprise and asked, "Is this about the stories of father and his family?"
Teacher Ke nodded and said, "Actually, last year, it was already difficult for me to find connections. You know, there are many people like you.
Later, by chance, I found someone who wrote this book, which allowed me to get in and my life turned around."
Wen Qingsheng's eyes turned red, and he said to Teacher Ke: "It's hard for you. I didn't expect that you were the one who didn't give up on me in the end."
Teacher Ke was both angry and amused: "Who else could it be? We are like grasshoppers tied together by a rope, and we will be inseparable for the rest of our lives."
"That doesn't sound nice."
Wen Qingsheng smiled and lowered his head to continue reading the manuscript.
When he first watched it, he was very excited, obviously because he was reminded of the older generation and felt touched.
But then, he stopped being excited and remained in the same position for a long time, without moving.
He was fascinated.
Online novels 40 years later play on people’s psychology and are particularly appealing compared to the literature of the 1980s.
One hour, two hours,
Teacher Ke made the bed and said helplessly, "Okay, don't read it yet. I'll take you to meet the author tomorrow."
"Yeah, okay."
Wen Qingsheng agreed while taking off his clothes and lying down, but during the process, his eyes could not leave the manuscript.
Twenty minutes later,
"Don't look at it. Go to sleep."
"Hmm, let me take another look. Let me take another look."
Teacher Ke was furious and grabbed the manuscript and threw it away.
Husband and wife have been separated for so many years, and now we meet again after a long separation. Can you give me some reading time at night?
Are you putting your efforts in the wrong place?
. . . . . .
After a long while, Teacher Ke said quietly, "Do you know that Xiaoyu has not spoken in the past two or three years?
I remember one month, she spoke to me three times in total and didn’t speak to anyone else.”
"What?"
Wen Qingsheng sat up suddenly and asked anxiously: "Xiaoyu is silent? Then why didn't you tell me?"
Teacher Ke pulled him down again and whispered, "What's the point of telling you? Can you fly over and save us, mother and daughter?"
“.”
Wen Qingsheng was silent, blaming himself, and then he said, "But I've seen our girl these days..."
"It's nothing now," Teacher Ke said, "Since she came to the County No. 2 Middle School last year, she has been learning to write novels with Li Ye. Your daughter contributed a lot to your life-saving straw!"
"Of course. My daughter is the best. I have been living on the letters she wrote all these years. Hmm?"
Wen Qingsheng felt something was wrong and asked Teacher Ke: "Who is that Li Ye?"
Teacher Ke said: "Li Ye was Xiaoyu's classmate, and they sat at the same table. At that time, Li Ye was writing a novel called "Lush"
Teacher Ke spent a long time telling Wen Qingsheng in detail everything that had happened in the past six months, which stunned Wen Qingsheng.
"Zhiyu, you said that Li Ye is still a child?"
"Yeah, one year older than Xiaoyu."
“Hiss~~”
Wen Qingsheng took a breath and felt incredible.
He really couldn't believe that a little kid could play such a huge role in his life.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I've been here for two days and I haven't thanked you yet. Isn't this embarrassing?"
Wen Qingsheng felt a little annoyed. He was a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment, and he couldn't get over the fact that he had accepted favors from others.
Teacher Ke said: "You can go see him tomorrow! But let me tell you! Our Xiaoyu might be interested in him. I didn't stop him and let things take their own course."
“.”
Wen Qingsheng was stunned for a long time before he slowly said, "Then I have to take a good look. But don't worry, no matter what happens in the future, we can't let them down. I, Wen Qingsheng, have always been righteous."
"Yes, yes, you are so righteous. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this situation today."
. . . . . . .
Li Ye heard Da Huang calling vaguely, and when he looked up, it was just getting light outside.
He got dressed and got out of bed. When he reached the door, the security guard Uncle Gu had already opened it.
When Li Ye saw Teacher Ke leading a tall man in, he knew who the other person was.
"No wonder Wen Leyu can grow so tall."
Nowadays, a girl who is 1.7 meters tall is definitely considered tall, but looking at Wen Qingsheng's height of 1.86 meters, you can tell that it is genetic.
Li Ye was looking at Wen Qingsheng, and Wen Qingsheng was also looking at Li Ye.
After seeing Li Ye, he exchanged a glance with Teacher Ke, as if to say, "This boy is not bad looking, not worse than me."
Teacher Ke curled his lips and said nothing.
As for Li Ye's appearance, there is nothing to fault with it. All the mothers-in-law in the world would be satisfied with him.
Li Ye asked: "Hello, Mr. Ke, who is this uncle?"
Before Teacher Ke introduced himself, Wen Qingsheng stretched out his hand to him: "Hello, Li Ye, I am Wen Qingsheng."
Li Ye hurriedly shook hands: "Hello Uncle Wen, please come in!"
Wen Qingsheng's palms are very broad and his handshake is very firm, giving people a sense of security.
However, Li Ye saw a familiar look from his previous life in the other person's eyes.
The father-in-law is very picky when it comes to his son-in-law.
Anyone who has grown cabbages for more than ten years would be reluctant to see them eaten by pigs.
Generally speaking, pigs have to be careful and take a quiet bite first, so that they can pass more easily.
Li Ye had spent more than half a year and had already left a tooth mark on Wen Leyu's cabbage.
Sure enough, the next moment Wen Qingsheng said: "The young man is good, but a little thin."
[Where have I lost weight? I look thin when I am dressed, and have muscular bodies when I am undressed. I am popular with both young and old, okay? If you don’t believe me, look at the look in Teacher Ke’s eyes. ]
But now that they have brought it up, you have to show them your strength to deny it.
There was a large water tank at the door of the small warehouse.
In this situation where tap water cannot be supplied all day, it is normal to collect rainwater or tap water for washing.
Li Ye wiped the large vat a few meters away with his hand, making the entrance of the small warehouse appear more spacious.
Wen Qingsheng's eyes lit up and he felt slightly satisfied.
The boy looks thin, but he is quite energetic.
"Please come in! Uncle Wen, Teacher Ke."
Wen Qingsheng followed Li Ye into the small warehouse. Seeing the small blackboard, desks, and a large number of papers, he nodded involuntarily.
His wife, Teacher Ke, is an educated person, and their daughter will definitely be a college student in the future. If Li Ye is not ambitious, he will definitely feel regretful.
In a corner of the small warehouse is Li Ye's special desk, on which is placed the manuscript he just wrote yesterday.
Wen Qingsheng walked over, picked up a few pages and looked at them, and couldn't help but sigh.
Whether you admit it or not, you owe them a big favor!
"I heard that you want to apply to Beijing University?"
"Yes, I want to go to Kyoto University."
Wen Qingsheng asked again: "Will writing novels now affect your college entrance examination?"
Li Ye said: "Probably not. I only write for a short while every day, and I still have to do exercises the rest of the time."
Wen Qingsheng nodded and extended his hand to Li Ye again: "When you get to the capital, remember to come to my house and have a drink with me."
Li Ye shook hands and promised, "Of course, I will definitely come to visit you and Teacher Ke."
Wen Qingsheng shook Li Ye's hand vigorously and said, "I came here in a hurry this time, so I won't visit your home. Let Teacher Ke go on my behalf and pay a visit to your elders."
"Okay, okay."
Li Ye was delighted and very happy.
At Wen Qingsheng's current level, it is not appropriate for him to go to the Li family.
So he asked Teacher Ke to come to our house officially, which was also a way of expressing that our two families would be related in the future and would be different from outsiders.
Wen Qingsheng left, and from beginning to end, he never said "thank you" to Li Ye.
First, nice words are worthless, only actions can reveal sincerity.
The second reason is that from my wife’s conversation last night, I learned that this kid doesn’t know what to call me in the future.
If I say "thank you" at this time, I might lose face. How can I maintain my dignity in the future? How can I drink this wine?
It's so embarrassing.
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Thank you brothers.
(End of this chapter)
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