Chapter 205: Learning a Craft
At the same time, Shen Zhiyou and Gu Ye were not asleep either.
After Chen Cuijuan left, they asked the children to take a bath and go to bed. When the children were asleep, they also washed up and got into bed.
Although this new home doesn’t have as many things as my own, it is more comfortable here with my children.
I slept all the way back, but I wasn't that sleepy.
The two hadn't been back for a long time. In the provincial capital, they could feel big changes almost every month.
For example, the atmosphere of the school and the topics that everyone discusses change every month.
Outside the school, there are more street vendors and more goods in department stores.
But the house seemed to be isolated from the world, nothing had changed at all.
As they chatted, they inevitably mentioned what Wang Xiulan said at the dinner table tonight.
"My eldest brother and his wife are like this, but don't worry, my parents are watching over them, so they won't dare to do anything."
"fine."
Gu Ye tucked the quilt in for her and said, "It's normal for brothers and sisters to help each other. If Goudan and Tiedan want to join the army in the future, I can go and ask them and see if I can help them."
But that's all.
Gu Ye has certainly played a role in Guowang’s current success, but it is more because Shen Guowang has excellent qualities and is also hardworking enough.
If you can't even pass the initial assessment, then there's no point in helping out and you'll just have to retire when you reach the age.
It would be better to study hard or learn a skill.
They are in the provincial capital, where the news is more up-to-date than here.
One of the couple is in the army and the other is in college. They have a more sensitive sense of smell and can feel the changes in society.
Especially for Shen Zhiyou, there will be huge changes in the future.
Just like Gu Ye said, learning a skill is indeed a good way out.
All the quilts at home have been dried in the sun, so they are very comfortable to sleep on.
Knowing that they were tired from traveling the day before, Chen Cuijuan did not call them the next day and waited for them to sleep until they woke up naturally.
There is hot water in the thermos. When they arrive, we will cook the noodles and they will be ready to eat soon.
Fish noodles are made with fish, flour and eggs, and are so delicious that they will make your tongue drop.
As the name suggests, rice noodles are made from rice ground into powder. They are soft and I love eating them very much.
Gu Ye and Shen Zhiyou both prefer to eat bean shreds. The bean shreds are cooked until soft and the soup is sticky. Some of the bacon that Shen Zhiyou and his friends brought back is thrown into the soup, and some green onions are sprinkled on it, which makes it salty and fragrant.
A family of six sat around the dining table eating three different breakfasts.
Shen Zhiyou looked at this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Mom, you cooked it in three pots, how troublesome, we can just eat the same, and we can cook the rest in the next two days."
"No trouble."
Chen Cuijuan hadn't used the stove for a long time, so she was still a little uncomfortable. She left several marks on her face. She smiled and said, "As long as you like it, it's fine. It doesn't matter."
"A happy family reunion, a happy New Year, isn't it delicious?"
The little guys were so busy eating that they couldn't bear to lift their heads up. They nodded repeatedly, "It's delicious. The food from my hometown is the best."
When Shen Dahe, who had just returned from outside, heard this, he said proudly: "That's right, this is our child. No matter how good the food outside is, it will definitely not taste better than at home."
The four children have been well taught by Shen Zhiyou and others since childhood.
He sits upright, and although he is still young, he holds the bowl with one hand and the chopsticks with the other, and he doesn't make any noise when eating.
The two older ones, Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, are always keeping an eye on the two younger ones.
The two younger ones were even more like dolls in New Year pictures. They sat there obediently and let their older brothers wipe their faces. After their older brothers finished wiping their faces, they continued to eat.
Even Wang Xiulan couldn't help but sit down next to him, "Youyou, how did you teach your child? Why is he so well behaved?"
Hearing her aunt praising her, Niannianmanman shyly smiled at her aunt and said, "Thank you, aunt."
Hello, mom!
Wang Xiulan's face turned red. She also wanted to have a daughter!
Shen Zhiyou ate half a bowl and left the rest to Gu Ye as usual.
Shen Guoqiang stood aside and kept bringing the topic to Tiedan and Goudan's military service.
Shen Zhiyou pretended not to hear and turned to ask Yang Wang Xiulan: "Sister-in-law, how are Goudan and Tiedan doing in their grades now?"
Originally, Shen Zhiyou wanted Tiedan and Goudan to take the college entrance examination and enter a military academy just like Niannian and Houhou.
But I just heard from Shen Dahe that their grades seem to be quite average.
If Shen Dahe hadn't used his connections, neither of them would have been able to finish junior high school.
Instead of focusing too hard on the college entrance examination, it is better to make more preparations.
When it comes to her two sons' academic performance, Wang Xiulan has no idea.
Although the college entrance examination has been resumed this year, in the eyes of most country people, studying is useless.
So I don’t worry too much about my child’s grades.
If you can study, then study. If you can’t, then come back early to help with housework.
Tiedan and Goudan are both considered to be the ones who have studied a lot. They are still in junior high school in the county. People of their same age have long stopped studying and started working in the fields.
Wang Xiulan didn't know, so she called Tiedan and Goudan over and asked them directly.
Tiedan Goudan touched the back of his head and said, "That's it. I can barely pass. I don't know if I can get into high school."
When Shen Dahe heard this, he wanted to smoke again, "Youyou, Tiedan and Goudan are none of your business."
"It's okay. I can't control it. I just talked to Gu Ye last night. If they can get into high school after finishing junior high school, then it would be best to go to college. Colleges will assign jobs to them, or they can go to military school like yesterday. But if they can't get into high school, sister-in-law, can you send them to learn a skill, such as car repair, which can make money."
When the policy is completely relaxed, I will save some money to open my own shop and take in a few students. Life will not be easy for self-employed individuals.
Wang Xiulan was a little confused. "What kind of cars are you repairing? There are no cars on the road. Who would I repair them for if I learned it?"
"Just because there aren't any now doesn't mean there won't be any in the future. Ask mom. When we came back from the city, there were quite a few cars in the city."
Chen Cuijuan nodded, "Your sister is right."
Wang Xiulan was moved by what her sister-in-law and mother-in-law said.
Seeing that she was being led by the nose again, Shen Guoqiang frowned and said, "This skill is not so easy to learn, Youyou, I still want them to join the army and train for a few years. It will be easier to take care of Gu Ye in the army."
"Of course I can join the army."
"I think the recruitment will start soon this year. Let Gu Ye find out about it in advance. Goudan and Tiedan should also prepare in advance."
"Make three preparations. As the saying goes, don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Shen Zhiyou smiled and looked at her elder brother. Her elder brother was a man with a lot of thoughts, while her elder sister-in-law had no opinion of her own.
But the two of them had always been confined to the production team, had never gone out, and had no idea what the outside world was like.
The most successful person they met was Gu Ye, who made his way through the army. The only way they could think of was to join the army.
But she saw that Tiedan and Goudan had no reaction when they heard about joining the army yesterday.
On the contrary, when they heard about learning to repair cars, the two and a half boys' eyes lit up.
"But learning a craft is learning a craft, and you have to study. If you can't get into high school, see if you can go to a technical secondary school, practice your craft in school, and then go to work in a unit if you can be assigned to one in the future. After a few years of experience, you can work on your own."