Chapter 20 The Gloomy Little Darling of the 1970s
Inside the machine factory, students are working hard and sweating profusely.
Whether you are male or female, everyone here is treated equally in learning industrial skills, the spirit of industry, and industrial labor. Of course, this is unpaid, and theoretically it is to develop students' abilities.
It is dangerous to let students who have not yet mastered the technology operate directly, so most students are only doing manual labor such as moving things around.
"Ouch, I'm exhausted! I've been carrying things all day, my arms feel like they don't belong to me anymore!"
"You still have the energy to talk? Look at my shoulders, they're covered in scars. It's better to study agriculture. I'd rather wield a hoe in the field than carry iron."
"Your thinking is too reactionary! How could you say such a thing? You'd be finished if you got caught!"
The students, exhausted from a long day, walked out of the factory in twos and threes. Although doing these things was mentally progressive, it was physically tiring. They couldn't complain about being tired, otherwise it would be considered that they had a problem with their thinking and that their awareness was not high enough.
Zhou Huai mingled in the crowd, not saying a word, just rubbing his shoulders. He was exhausted, so exhausted. It felt like the harvest season in the countryside. He was so tired that he felt like his whole body was about to fall apart. He never thought that after going to school in the city, he would have to work in a factory.
I heard there are also agricultural and military training programs. Does he still need to learn agriculture? He's been doing farm work for over ten years.
"Wow, look at that car! It's so cool!"
"So bright... such a big car, is it a sedan?!"
"I don't even own a bicycle, but everyone else has a car. I'm so envious."
"What kind of status does he have to drive such a nice car? I've only ever seen this kind of thing in movies."
"It must be the factory manager, otherwise why would it be parked here?"
"What's there to envy? That's just the way capitalists behave! We hardworking people should explore the world with our own two feet!"
"Tch, that's because you don't have it, you're just pretending to be high-minded..."
With luxury cars right in front of them, how many people wouldn't feel envious?
Yes, but not Zhou Huai. He was unmoved because he was content with his life. Even if a day's work at the factory left him exhausted, he was willing to do it. As long as he could stay in the city to study, what did a little tiredness and hardship matter? He had suffered for more than ten years and was not afraid of hardship.
"Beep beep—"
A horn sounded from the luxury car, then the window rolled down, revealing a stern face.
Wow! That's Zhou Huai's mother!
"Yes, yes, I remember too. His mother came to the last parent-teacher conference. She was the youngest and most beautiful one there!"
"Could this car belong to Zhou Huai's family?!"
Everyone suddenly realized a terrifying fact: Zhou Huai, who had been rumored to be a poor student, was actually from a much wealthier family than they had imagined. He could not only donate 50,000 yuan to the school to help students with their studies, but he could also afford luxury cars that they had only seen in movies.
Zhou Zheng quickly got out of the car, took the schoolbag from Zhou Huai's hand, then ran back quickly, opened the car door, and extended an inviting gesture to him.
"Young master, please get in the car."
Hehe, Zhou Zheng was secretly delighted. A couple of days ago, he took his wife to the city to see the latest movie. That's how it's portrayed in movies—cool and stylish. Young Master will definitely be very satisfied, and it will definitely surprise his classmates!
Zhou Zheng no longer treats Zhou Huai as his nephew; he sees him as his employer, his boss!
As long as he remains loyal, given their relationship, he can continue to stay with the Shen family, serving as Ms. Shen's driver and then Zhou Huai. This is a truly secure job.
...
Zhou Huai's lips twitched. This feeling was too strange and made him very uncomfortable. Behind him, the students' surprised exclamations rose and fell.
The car door closed, shutting out the view from the outside world.
Once inside the car, Zhou Huai discovered that it was not only luxurious and stylish on the outside, but also incredibly luxurious inside. The floor was soft to the touch, and there was even music playing inside. The temperature was just right, and he didn't even need to open the door himself to get in or out.
It turns out that the world has already developed to such an advanced level, but he was trapped in that small mountain valley of Zhoujia Village and had no idea.
The world's conveniences are only available to a select few.
"You must be exhausted."
What's the deal with this "work-study" program? I brought you to the city to learn, but you haven't even mastered the theoretical knowledge yet, so how dare you start operating the equipment?
"Oh dear, your hands are all blistered. There's a first-aid kit in the car; let me help you."
Shen Ci said with heartache, "How can I not have feelings for a child I've raised for so long? This child is so obedient and sensible, and never causes me any trouble." Only then did Shen Ci notice that the blisters on his palms had been broken, and his entire palms were somewhat swollen.
She took out the first-aid kit and carefully treated the wound with cotton swabs and iodine. Zhou Huai could only see the top of her head, with her black, silky hair in bold, wavy curls, very trendy.
"call……"
The warm breeze blew on the wound on Zhou Huai's hand, and he finally felt some pain. He had been numb to the pain for so long, but he felt the pain again because of Shen Ci's careful and caring concern.
It is pain, but also resuscitation.
Is this what it feels like to be cared for by your mother? When he was little, he would fall while walking, fall into the river in winter, hit himself with a hoe for the first time, and roll on the ground with the bucket because he couldn't carry water. So many times, he had fantasized that his mother would appear.
Zhou Huai's thoughts drifted away; he felt that this so-called mother was like a dream.
"Ding-dong! Villain rescue value +1"
+1
+1
..."
The system would occasionally remind her that her rescue points had increased, and Shen Ci was overjoyed. Her movements became even gentler. She understood! She understood!
Zhou Huai doesn't value money or material possessions that much, but he actually cares a lot about being loved! Every time I care for him and protect him, his "salvage value" actually increases! Giving him money directly doesn't have the same effect.
This is a child who longs for love deep down. He is so well-behaved, so intelligent and sensible. Who said he was the villain?
"Alright, be careful not to get the wound wet during this time to avoid infection. Also, don't go to work anymore. I will talk to your teacher tomorrow. If you are going to a factory to learn industrial skills, to the fields to learn farming skills, or to learn military skills during this period, you should not go."
This isn't about seeking special treatment. If you make good use of the resources you have—like how you already possess agricultural knowledge—don't waste your time on that; we have more important things to do.
She kept rambling on, worried that her child might develop a rebellious attitude. She didn't want to raise a rigid, rule-abiding child, because such a person wouldn't live a happy life.
If your family has the means, why not choose to endure hardship? If you can endure hardship, you'll find endless suffering to endure!
Her children have already suffered enough; their later years will only be filled with sweetness.
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