"If I were a bandit, I would definitely kidnap you and make you my husband."
"That would be my honor!"
......
As she drifted off to sleep, in a hazy state, Jian Dan seemed to hear someone whispering in her ear.
"No matter how much effort I put into you, I will never use it on you, not in my entire life."
......
The next evening at dinner, Jian Dan met the teacher they had mentioned, a small old man with half his hair already white. Perhaps he had been too badly hurt, because he couldn't even straighten his back. When he saw the political commissar solemnly ordering him to follow, followed by two tall, strong young men, like escorting a prisoner, the old man shrank back in fear. Was this good life only for a few days? Was it going to be like in the village, and they were about to start tormenting them?
Qin Qinghuai had no idea that the old man was so scared he was almost crying. He happily brought the man home, and because he was afraid the old man would be nervous, he even brought Xiao An and Hui Zhou back with him.
As it turned out, things weren't much better; it took a lot of persuasion before they cautiously sat down at the table.
Looking at Qin Qinghuai simply, how can someone like him teach those troublemakers?
"Teacher Chen, don't worry, please come over. It's like this, we plan to find some time to practice the courses you teach. We may not be able to do other things right now, but aren't we right here on the mountain?"
I was thinking of taking them up the mountain to see the sights. I know you must have told them a lot about mountain life, so I wanted to ask you what aspects you taught them, so we can have a clear focus when we go.
The old man blinked for a while before he understood what she meant. He looked at the young girl in front of him and finally spoke.
Are you the one going up the mountain?
He glanced down at himself briefly, and realized it was no wonder people were suspicious; no one would imagine him to be strong given his small frame.
“Teacher Chen, I often go up the mountain, so you don’t need to worry. I can protect myself.”
Seeing this, the old man didn't try to persuade him further, nor did he dare to. He simply repeated the relevant knowledge he had already explained, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
“I’ve said these things many times in class, but,”
He shook his head.
"They probably think I'm all talk and no action, so they don't really believe me."
She simply pursed her lips and looked at Qin Qinghuai, seemingly disbelieving. Her words were quite tactful.
"Teacher Chen, I'm sorry. The soldiers in our camp are all rough men. They don't know the importance of culture yet, and their attitudes have been disrespectful. I'm sorry to have wronged you."
This time, we also intend to take this opportunity to let them realize their shortcomings and weaknesses through practice. What you taught is very important. In our eyes, these are life-saving skills. No matter what method we use, as long as they can remember and learn them, we will not give up.
We will keep them under stricter control, and we would appreciate it if you could be a little stricter with them in the future.
As for the rest, you can rest assured. Regardless of the past, you are now a teacher we invited back. Respecting teachers and valuing education is a traditional virtue, and we do the same here. Your task is to work hard. We also need your help to teach them life-saving skills. The things you are worried about will not happen.
Regarding the teaching, you can proceed according to your own plan. If you need anything, please let us know, and we will do our best to resolve it. I, the battalion commander, and even the camp are your support. So, you can handle those troublesome students as you see fit.”
The old man looked at this and then at that, somewhat surprised.
"You really think that way? Don't you really feel ashamed that I, a lowly intellectual, am your teacher?"
"Of course not. I've heard of your name in previous years. As for these past few years, just think of it as a nightmare. Once the nightmare is over, look forward, don't you think?"
If we really cared about these things, we wouldn't have gone to such lengths to get you out, right?
"You've been here for a while now, and I'm sure you've seen what's going on here. Do you think it's the same as outside?"
"This is different. I haven't been out for several years, and I know how chaotic it is outside. Most of the people I've met have faces full of sorrow."
Here, unlike outside, there's no decadence, only positivity and optimism. Whether old or young, everyone seems content at every moment. There's no conflict, just peace.
As he spoke, the old man's mind gradually cleared.
"So, you genuinely want everyone to live a better life?"
Jian Dan breathed a sigh of relief; at least there was a way.
"Of course, you've seen many things over such a long time, and you must have your own impressions and opinions. Perhaps some things weren't done very well, but everyone's goal is the same. This place is barren, and the climate is not suitable for many crops. The regimental commander led people to cultivate it a few years ago, but it was not successful."
However, as you have seen, we will not admit defeat. Why should such good land be left empty and wasted, while tens of thousands of our brothers and their parents, wives and children go hungry? There is no reason for that.
As you can see, this year's autumn harvest, although not a bumper one, is still quite good. I believe that next year and the year after, our harvest will only increase, and people will go hungry less and less.
To say that it will benefit the people of the whole country would be an exaggeration. Perhaps it will come true one day. But right now, I am a political commissar, in charge of production and logistics. I am focused on my immediate area.
My primary task, of course, is to feed everyone.
The old man was quite engrossed in listening and nodded repeatedly.
"well!"
Perhaps it was because of his sincerity, but the old man seemed much more relaxed than when he first arrived, and he was also more talkative. The meal was quite enjoyable for both host and guests, and when it was time to part, the old man looked at the two young men with a face full of satisfaction.
"Those two are the best learners; they are two promising talents!"
After seeing the person off, the group breathed a sigh of relief. Commander Lin also 'coincidentally' came out from the Qin family's house next door.
"Sent them away?"
Qin Qinghuai glanced at him.
"You didn't show up when it was your turn, so what are you doing here now?"
Qin Qinghuai had originally thought that having both leaders present would show that he valued the event, but the head of the regiment said he was afraid of making people nervous and refused to come.
Although the old man was indeed a bit nervous, Qin Qinghuai still condemned his irresponsible behavior of shifting blame.
Commander Lin didn't care about any of that; having achieved his goal, he was all smiles and flattery towards Jian Dan the whole way.
"Sister-in-law, you've worked hard. Don't worry about it. We're all grown men. If you don't listen to us, just say what you want, or even hit us if necessary. I have no objection."
If you have the chance, please talk to them about precautions and such. If something happens, and you can save their lives within your capabilities, I would be extremely grateful.
This request is quite humble.
"Commander, I feel like you're just a worried old mother."
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