Chapter 113 Cherish



He nodded to Meng Tao again: "You have good taste. This magazine is very good and hard to buy."

Jiang Xiaodong flipped through the agricultural science book: "This one is also good, very practical, but it's a pity that Comrade Jinniu can't understand it now - Comrade Jinniu, you have to get better soon and study culture with Taohua."

"Yes! I want to learn too. I must learn culture!"

Jinniu was holding a colorful illustrated magazine and happened to turn to a portrait of the supreme leader. He was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes: "Sister, is this really bought for me?"

"Yes, it's your gift." Meng Tao said.

Taurus: "Thank you, sister. I will keep it well!"

"Why are you keeping it? This is a book. It's for you to read and learn. You have to read it often."

"That needs to be put away too!"

Everyone laughed, and He Huijuan smiled and said, "Comrade Jinniu means that we should study and cherish books, right?"

"Teacher He is right! That's it!" Meng Jinniu nodded desperately, and Meng Tao was worried that he would have another brain concussion.

Meng Tao didn't know that this copy of "China Pictorial" that he bought by chance was extremely precious to Meng Jinniu. He really cherished it as if it were his life, and for the rest of his life, he only loved "China Pictorial". In addition to subscribing to it himself, he would also buy it as gifts for his friends. He made a large bookcase, which was filled with the copies of the pictorial he had read, and each one was kept brand new.

The educated youth sat and chatted for a while, then looked at the time and decided to go to the bus station, otherwise they would miss the bus. If they couldn't go back, it would be difficult to arrange arrangements for eight people in the evening.

Everyone comforted and encouraged Meng Jinniu for a few more words, then walked out together. Meng Tao saw them off downstairs.

Jiang Xiaodong was talking to Meng Tao, and deliberately fell behind. When he reached the stairs and stopped, Jiang Xiaodong said, "Will no one from the Meng family of Liang Commune come? Are you the only one here to take care of Jinniu? How can this be possible? You will be very tired. Besides, even if we are siblings, it is not convenient. When I go back, I will tell the other educated youths not to go to the literacy class at night. I will take care of Jinniu."

Meng Tao waved her hands: "Teacher Jiang, just focus on your classes and don't worry about us! I'm here just to deliver meals and chat with Jinniu every day. For other things, we can hire someone else to take care of you."

"real?"

"yes."

Meng Tao paused and continued, "I know that many educated youth now want to be teachers in literacy classes and substitute teachers in primary schools. Our commune is planning to build a middle school. In May or June next year, we will recruit substitute teachers from these teachers. Go back and talk to Zhao Ming and He Huijuan. Find more information and review it. Don't slack off. Try to pass the exam to become a substitute teacher in a middle school.

That's full-time work, you don't have to work in the fields, so you have more time to prepare lessons, study, and have the opportunity to study in the future, and you can become a full-time employee... You can also paint and do what you like!"

Jiang Xiaodong was a little surprised: "Zhao Ming and I have heard a little about this matter. Do you also know this news?"

Meng Tao nodded. Zhou Cuiling told her that Zhou Cuiling learned about it from her father. It was not convenient to tell the educated youth directly. Meng Tao thought that since it was not a backdoor and they were selected through normal examinations, it would be okay for her to reveal it here.

"Taohua, who do you hope will pass the exam, me or Zhao Ming?"

"Only literacy class teachers and primary school substitute teachers are eligible to take the selection exam. I certainly hope that all three of you will pass."

Jiang Xiaodong was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely strive to become a substitute teacher in a middle school. Taohua, thank you, we will always be good friends, right?"

"Of course."

"Good friends should help each other. If you have any difficulties, please tell me."

"Yes."

"You will need money to take care of Jinniu in the county. I have some money saved here. You can use it first."

Jiang Xiaodong said as he handed over a cowhide envelope. Meng Tao smiled and pushed it back: "Thank you, Mr. Jiang. I have money. After I broke up with Tian Zhigao, he returned the several hundred yuan he owed me. It's enough for me to spend for a long time. Jinniu was beaten up, and he got compensation for his medical expenses, so we are not short of money for the time being."

"If necessary, I will be polite."

"Well, remember what I said, and tell me if you have anything to say."

"OK."

The educated youths were waiting at the hospital entrance. Jiang Xiaodong and Meng Tao walked over. Zhao Ming glanced at Jiang Xiaodong and asked Meng Tao, "When can Jinniu be discharged from the hospital?"

Meng Tao replied: "The doctor originally recommended that he stay in the hospital for a month and remove the plaster, but Jinniu has a good physique and the wound is healing well. He will be discharged in about a week."

"Is that so? Then we can come pick him up from the hospital. The literacy class will be closed on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, and we will go home to celebrate the New Year."

Meng Tao reacted: "You guys are going back to the city to celebrate the New Year?"

"Yes," Qian Xiaoyun said, "In our brigade, we start giving holidays to educated youths in the twelfth lunar month every year. Anyone who wants to go home for the New Year can go home."

Meng Tao smiled and said, "That's great. Then Brother Jinniu and I will try to get home early so that we can have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner in advance, and then you can go back to the city and reunite with your family."

"Great, great! When we eat hotpot, I'm really craving the dipping sauce made by Taohua!" Xu Guoliang responded immediately, rubbing his hands and smacking his lips.

Sun Yutang nudged him with his elbow: "Why are you craving for the dipping sauce? You're always busy grabbing meat."

Meng Tao: "Wait, there are meat and dipping sauces, and they are fragrant and delicious. When you eat well, you won't want to go home!"

"Okay, I don't have to reply, as long as I have delicious food every day!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Amid laughter, the educated youth waved goodbye to Meng Tao and hurried to catch the bus.

Meng Tao returned to the ward and found Zhang Fu, who had disappeared just now, lying on the edge of Jinniu's bed. The two of them were flipping through a comic book with great interest.

"Brother Zhang Fu, where have you been and why do you come back so late?" Meng Tao asked.

Zhang Fu raised his head and said with a smile: "I'm chatting with someone next door. There are too many Taurus guests and I have to give up my seat."

Jinniu asked Meng Tao: "Sister, have Teacher Zhao and Teacher Jiang gone home?"

"We took the bus back."

"Hey, buying so many things again, how much will it cost?"

"This is all out of their good will. We have a long time to live together. We just need to remember this."

"Well, I have to repay this favor, after my leg is healed."

"Just wait until your head gets better." Zhang Fu jokingly reached out to touch Taurus' head, but Taurus slapped his hand away. The two of them then laughed and made fun of each other, hitting and poking each other.

Meng Tao took the apples, pears and cakes from the bedside table and shared them with them. She also gave a few to Zhang's father. Zhang thanked her and did not want the cake. He only took an apple and a pear. He thought the apples and pears would be as delicious as the ones Meng Tao gave him last time. However, when he took a bite of the apple, it was more sour than sweet. Zhang's father took one bite and gave it to Zhang Fu. Zhang Fu did not want to eat the leftovers, so he left them on the bedside table for Zhang's mother to eat.

Jinniu also ate an apple and found it very sour, not as delicious as the one Taohua bought in Mengzhou. However, since it was bought by the educated youth and given to him with good intentions, he could not despise it. Moreover, he never wasted food and finished it quickly one bite at a time.

(End of this chapter)


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