Chapter 103103 Chu Song is honest to children and the elderly
Learning is like rowing against the current; there's always a chance of capsizing. Liang Jiayao cut his losses just in time; it took him two full weeks from the beginning to the end.
Seeing that several people were studying enthusiastically, Cen Zimu felt itchy and wanted to join in. Unknowingly, Chu Song's study group grew stronger.
Just one week after Cen Zimu joined, Chu Yaoguo was suddenly called to the provincial capital for a meeting. When he came back, he brought back good news: after much discussion and confirmation, the college entrance examination would be resumed before the New Year, that is, in mid-December, and was tentatively scheduled for December 14th and 15th.
Workers, farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside, military cadres and high school graduates can all take the college entrance examination without any restrictions, and the best candidates will be admitted.
The village loudspeaker broadcast the notice of the resumption of the college entrance examination for three consecutive days. The educated youth group was the most excited when they heard the news. I heard that many people burst into tears on the spot, crying and laughing like crazy, and it took them a long time to calm down.
Chu Yaoguo values this opportunity very much.
If Luhua Brigade could have a few more college students, not only would he gain face, but the entire brigade would also benefit from it. It would be a collective honor.
Chu Yaoguo: "Comrade Xiang, and Comrade Xiao Lu, I'm here to discuss something with you."
Lu Minglin vaguely guessed what he was about to say. "Uncle Chu wants us to continue to 'expand' the study group, bringing together all those who want to take the college entrance examination so that we can all make progress together and study together, right?"
Chu Yaoguo nodded and said, "Of course, I respect your ideas. After all, starting this study group will not benefit you personally at all. Instead, it will be a sacrifice for the collective. If you don't have that much time and energy, I understand."
Xiang Baoshu opened her mouth and was about to speak.
"I agree, I agree!" Chu Song was the first to raise his hand in agreement. "Teaching one is teaching, teaching two is also teaching. Teaching others strengthens yourself."
Chu Yaoguo disagreed and said, "Xianxian, Comrade Xiao Xiang and Comrade Lu should make the decision. Also, these are not as simple as you say."
"Xiao Xiang and the other two helped you with your homework before, which was already a favor." He continued, "Helping is a favor, not helping is my duty. We all have to understand that running this study group does waste a lot of time and energy..."
Chu Yaoguo became more and more embarrassed as he spoke, and he even blushed. How could he have the nerve to ask two comrades to lead the entire village to make progress together? Although he said it tactfully, what was the difference between this and moral kidnapping?
"Xiao Xiang, I just thought about it again. No, it's not a good idea to set up this study group..."
"Uncle Chu." Xiang Baoshu said with a smile, "I think you should first listen to what Xianxian has to say about this matter."
Chu Yaoguo was stunned, "Xianxian?"
"Hey, garlic bird, garlic bird." Chu Song shook his head in a strange voice, and then snorted pettily, "My father is right. I still won't be generous to others."
Lu Minglin raised the corner of his mouth slightly, amused by her weird and cute reaction.
Chu Yaoguo looked at this and that, completely in the dark. He had no idea what these three people were doing. "What's going on?"
Xiang Baoshu explained, "Actually, from the very beginning, Xianxian decided to lead everyone in learning and progressing together. The run-in we had some time ago was just an experiment, so that we wouldn't be too rushed when we actually implemented the study group."
Chu Yaoguo was stunned. "What?! You guys already..."
Lu Minglin nodded and said softly, "This was proposed by Xianxian, but we all agree. She is right. Teaching others is also strengthening ourselves."
Chu Yaoguo hadn't expected this at all. It would be a lie to say he wasn't touched. He hesitated to speak, and finally patted Chu Song's shoulder solemnly, "I was wrong about you just now. I apologize."
Chu Song once again impressed him.
"Okay, I'll forgive you."
Chu Song never does anything that benefits others but not herself. She proposed the study group plan, which ostensibly benefited the entire team, but in fact, she had her own considerations.
Everything is profitable.
Xiang Baoshu and Lu Minglin both have strong execution abilities. Every time Chu Song proposes a plan, they can always achieve the goal perfectly with tacit understanding.
The biggest obstacle to the smooth progress of the study group turned out to be the review materials.
In the past ten years or so, many books and textbooks have been burned as "banned books" or "bad books". There are not even a few newspapers with words left, and there are no serious textbooks in schools. "Pig Farming Knowledge Encyclopedia" can be found everywhere, but "Mathematics Handbook" is hard to find even with a lantern.
Chu Song was smart. She had been searching for review materials related to the college entrance examination long before the notice of resumption of the college entrance examination came out. Although the process was a bit difficult, she gained a lot. She bought all the materials she found in several neighboring cities at high prices, summarized, organized and optimized them, and then took them to the printing factory to print hundreds of copies in one go.
As it turned out, she was prescient.
With the announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination, review materials, which are more precious than oil and grain, appeared and suddenly became the most scarce "strategic materials."
It is said that there was a scene in the neighboring brigade where educated youths scrambled for old books at the scrap yard. Former roommates now turned against each other; there were also people who fought over a copy of "Mathematics Exercise Book" and were even bleeding. There were even many jokes, such as someone bought an exercise book from a second-hand dealer, and after passing it through many people, only half of the title was left in his hands.
Chu Song saw all of this. She was prepared for any eventuality and was naturally not in a hurry. She waited until they had almost finished fighting and snatched away most of the items before taking action.
At the first glance, you'll get a complete set of review materials, from summaries of knowledge points to complete sets of exercises, from past exam outlines to specific exam points.
It goes without saying how much of a sensation this valuable review material caused.
The threshold of the Chu family was almost broken down.
"Don't worry, take it one by one slowly. Don't worry, we have them all."
Chu Song sat upright in front of the octagonal table. Behind her were several piles of review materials, and in front of her was a long line of people who came to buy the review materials.
"Sister Chu, Sister Chu, I want two sets!"
"I want ten sets!"
"I, I want one too. I want the full set, for every subject."
The "college entrance examination candidates" who were queuing up to buy materials were crowded together, holding wrinkled food coupons in their hands, fearing that they would not be able to buy them if they could not squeeze to the front row.
Chu Songqu pointed and tapped the table. "Single subject materials are 50 cents per copy, and a full set is 1.2 yuan. The prices are clearly marked, and everyone is fair. Each person is limited to one set. No more than one copy is allowed, and private printing is not allowed. You will need to register your identity information when purchasing the materials."
"Why can each person only buy one?" The person who had just shouted that he wanted to buy ten units was dissatisfied. "We are not refusing to pay, why can't we buy more?"
"That's right. And if I buy it, why can't I print it myself?"
Chu Song smiled faintly. She moved closer to the man and lifted his chin with the folding fan in her hand. "I'm curious, do I look like a fool?"
"Why did you buy so many sets of materials? And why did you want to print them?"
The two men hesitated and didn't say anything.
Chu Song's folding fan snapped shut, making a crisp sound against his palm. "You want to buy ten sets? Are you looking to resell them and make a profit?"
She glanced at a few people in the crowd with twinkling eyes. "It's even easier to print it. Just take my information and sell it for a high price, right?"
"I'm putting this out there." Chu Song raised his voice, pointing his folding fan at the several large piles of information behind him. "The price of the complete set is 1.2 yuan, calculated based on cost plus a small profit. This is the only one of its kind. If you're trying to resell it..."
She suddenly smiled sweetly, "Zhao Laosan from the next village was arrested last week for reselling counterfeit medicine. Do you want to be his neighbor?"
The crowd erupted in low laughter, and the two men who had been shouting just now stepped back with red faces.
Chu Song struck while the iron was hot and took out a booklet from the drawer: "Payment in one hand, delivery in the other. Those who buy the information must sign and fingerprint here. It is clearly written in black and white that plagiarism, reselling and reprinting are strictly prohibited. Violators..."
"Violators... haven't thought it through yet, but if you dare to violate the rules, you must be prepared to bear the consequences. So, you want to try it?"
The person who had just asked the question shook her head repeatedly. No, no, no, she didn't want to try. "But you're too overbearing! Why?" Someone was still dissatisfied.
Chu Song smiled: "Domineering? Thank you for the compliment."
"If you want to buy my things in my territory, you have to abide by my rules. If you are dissatisfied, you can just not come to buy from me. Don't worry, I will never force you to buy."
That being said, no matter how dissatisfied she is, compared to the sky-high priced review materials out there, what Chu Song sells is indeed as she said, the price is fair and there is no deception!
"Anyway, I'm not dissatisfied. I want the full set of information."
"I want one too."
"We want both. We want one set."
“…”
Until it was completely dark, the number of people in line gradually decreased. Chu Song counted the remaining information and asked those who were not yet in line to go home and wait until the next day to line up again.
She lowered her head to organize the booklets, while Lu Minglin was responsible for distributing the final information. Suddenly, she heard noisy voices coming from outside the yard.
Wang Hongyan stumbled in, panting with exhaustion. "Xianxian! The commune people are here with the militia. They say someone reported you for speculation and selling information for dirty money!"
Lu Minglin stopped what he was doing and frowned.
Chu Song was not at all panicked. She looked up at the people. The one in front was about forty years old, with a pipe in his mouth. Behind him were two militiamen wearing red armbands.
"Chu Song."
"Hanyanjuan" tapped the booklet on the table with his pipe. It was filled with names and he said, "It's you, right? Someone has accused you of trying to restore capitalism, engaging in speculation and profiteering, and illegally selling banned books."
He glanced at the stack of banknotes and the remaining review materials on the table, "All of this stolen property will be confiscated."
Chu Song smiled: "Everything must be based on evidence. I am upright and honest. You can't accuse me of speculation and profiteering."
"Evidence? We caught the perpetrator red-handed. What more evidence do we need?"
Chu Song was naturally aware of the peculiarities of this era. If she wasn't careful, she would be accused of something. Since she dared to sell information openly, how could she not have the confidence?
"We are selling legitimate products. Where is the capital? Where is the banned book? You are slandering people by not being able to distinguish right from wrong."
"Hanyanjuan" sneered. He had arrested dozens of people, if not hundreds. Every one of them was very stubborn and would not cry until they saw the coffin.
"The thief cries thief, you say you're selling it legitimately, okay, where are your ID? Where's the proof?"
Chu Song had been waiting for this very sentence. She fished out a temporary business license with the official seal from her pocket. "I went to the commune to get it stamped a long time ago. The secretary personally said that he supports the dissemination of knowledge and encouraged me to organize a good study group."
"Why?" She paused, a smile in her eyes that she couldn't hide, "What the secretary said doesn't count for you?"
"Hanyanjuan"'s face darkened. After taking the certificate, he looked at it in disbelief for several times, and his heart sank slowly.
It's really true, not fake.
"Okay, let's just assume we misunderstood you and go."
"Stop." Lu Minglin stopped the man. "You misunderstood me, and you're just going to leave like this without even saying sorry?"
"Hanyanjuan's" face darkened even further. He couldn't bring himself to apologize, so he said stiffly, "I was just following the rules. We received a report, so we came here to take a look. If you want to blame someone, blame the person who reported you."
Chu Song smiled and said, "Okay, every wrong has its perpetrator, if you have the guts, report it, if you have the guts, stand up."
There were many people watching the excitement around, but no one stood up. I don’t know whether the person who reported it was not among them or he was afraid to stand up.
Chu Song sighed softly. It seemed that she was too successful. In less than a day, she was reported by jealous people.
"I know who reported it!" Someone suddenly raised his hand to report.
"who?"
"It must be Wang Lame, the guy at the village entrance. I saw him heading to the commune this afternoon, carrying a basket of eggs. He was cursing and talking about some information. When he came back, the eggs were gone." The man continued to recall, "And he's been selling information lately, but it's too expensive, so no one wants to buy from him. He must be jealous!"
"How shameless! Fairy girl sold it so cheaply, and obviously didn't make any money."
"That's right, that's right, how can there be such a bad person."
"Good people don't get good rewards, and those who report it should be punished by God."
Chu Song's complete set of information is sold for 1.2 yuan, and everyone in the same village can get it for free. Such behavior will definitely win you a lot of favor.
But just as some people like it, naturally there are also people who hate it, and it is especially easy to be hated by peers.
Chu Song didn't have a deep impression of Wang Pojiao. He only heard that he became Pojiao because he stole chickens and dogs in his early years and was caught and beaten with a limp.
"Uncle Wang." Chu Song stepped forward, her gaze fixed on the hunched figure at the back of the crowd. Her voice was sweet. "I heard you're also selling information? How's it going? How much money have you made?"
It's obvious that he has bad intentions.
Wang Lame's Adam's apple rolled up and down, his eyes darting around. "No, I didn't make any money, and I didn't report him for farting. Why would I report you when I have nothing better to do?"
"That makes sense. We can't wrongly accuse good people."
Wang Pojiao was about to nod when he heard Chu Song continue, "However, proving Uncle Wang's innocence is very simple. Let's go find that basket of eggs, and everything will become clear."
Wang Bojiao's face turned pale.
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