Gu Xi packed up her high school textbooks. After the college entrance examination was resumed, she had to go to college and there was no way to avoid it.
The only problem is how to make money in the future. I can't go to the black market. Not to mention the risks and opportunities, my biggest problem is that I don't know how to cook. I regret why I didn't learn how to cook in the first place.
Cooking becomes a big problem in the countryside. It is difficult to prepare a small meal for yourself, and you can only eat from a big pot. When you think of the coarse grains and wild vegetables every day, and the small treasury your father gives you, Gu Xi feels so heartbroken that she can't breathe: What's the use of this "iron rod"! Oh I didn’t…
Gu Xi hurriedly walked out of the room and was moved again when she saw her parents and Gu Chao making changes on the list for her going to the countryside. The love of parents and relatives is reflected in the details of life and is everywhere.
"Mom, please teach me how to cook tomorrow. I remember I don't know how to cook, and I can't cook for myself when I go to the countryside."
Gu Xi's words made her mother slap her forehead and say, "Damn it, forget about it. I've never let you go into the kitchen since you were a child. Your brother can cook a few dishes, but you can't. Come buy groceries with me tomorrow, and I'll teach you to recognize vegetables."
Gu Xi: "I know my dishes. Even if you haven't eaten pork, have you seen a pig run? I'll wait for you to get off work tomorrow."
Speaking of this, Gu's mother remembered something: "Oh, right, the factory talked to me today, saying that someone reported us for fraud a few days ago, and that our children did not go to the countryside, and that there were problems with their ideological awareness.
The factory went to the rural registration committee yesterday to learn about the situation. Sister Fang from the committee was particularly impressed with Xixi and said a lot of good things about her. She said that our family has a very high level of ideological awareness and supports the children in responding to the country's call and is grateful for the country's cultivation. The two children rushed to sign up and had a positive attitude. There is no deception at all, just being upright and enterprising. "
After hearing this, Gu's father and Gu Chao knew what Gu Xi had done. They looked at Gu Xi at the same time, and Gu Xi told them the whole conversation about the registration process.
Father Gu nodded and patted Gu Xi's shoulder: "Xixi, you have really changed a lot. Dad is proud of you."
Without further words, he returned to his room in tears, not wanting his wife and children to see his weakness.
Mother Gu was pleased with her daughter's growth and positive changes in character, but she also felt a little sad, but she did not show it. She had been depressed in the past two days and cried many times. She did not want to hold her children back. The children had grown up, and she had to make progress as well.
“After the factory manager learned about this, he was very proud. We also communicated with each other and planned to hold a commendation meeting in the factory after I finish my work with you. We will give some encouragement to all the families who went to the countryside and provide some support in their work and daily life.
I hope this tiny bit of support can give these families some encouragement. We don’t know when this policy will change. You are all contributors.
The factory also specially approved me an extra day of leave so that I could prepare more for you. "
Gu Xi was also very happy to hear this: "It's not bad to be able to do more small acts of kindness for the people around you. In fact, going to the countryside is a policy of the times. I won't judge whether it's good or bad, but it is indeed a group of people who have a very hard time. This policy will definitely be cancelled in the future.
Just as I believe that the college entrance examination will definitely be resumed, so I brought all my high school textbooks with me. When I am not at home, Gu Chao, you should also read books often and don’t forget the knowledge. When the college entrance examination is resumed, you should go to college with me. Don’t worry about your age, it will definitely be useful in the future. "
Gu Chao used the words he used before traveling through time, a complete sister slave: "Okay, you are so powerful now, whatever you say is right, I will listen to you. You must not find a partner in the countryside. If you get married and have children there, you really can't come back. Little girl, you must protect yourself when you go out, okay? If someone bullies you, write to me and I will rush over to support you.
No, I have to find some self-defense stuff for you tomorrow. I asked someone to get you some snake venom serum. A co-worker in the factory has a sister who works in a hospital. She can help me buy it from the township hospital. I bought three. I will buy more when I run out of them. No, bah, bah, bah. It’s best if you never have to use it. "
Gu Xi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll beat them to a pulp. I won't let anyone bully me. I'm different now. I'll protect myself. As for my partner, I won't fall in love with him/her easily, so just relax."
After talking for a while, Father Gu came out of the room. He was calm now and handed the box to Gu Xi. "This is the watch I bought for you today. It's a Plum brand. The salesperson said it's the most popular one now. Wear it to check the time and finish work on time. You don't have to work too hard and just follow others around. You don't have to live on these little work points anyway. If you don't have enough money, ask your family for more."
Gu Xi really needed a watch to check the time, so she happily accepted it. Now that she didn't have a cell phone, she often didn't know what day it was.
"Thank you, Dad, thank you, Mom, thank you, brother."
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Gu's mother was on holiday, so she got up early in the morning, cooked porridge for the child, and made some pickles for Gu Xi to take away.
Then she accompanied Gu Xi to go shopping and bought five sanitary belts. Gu Xi remembered reading in a book that there were already self-adhesive sanitary napkins in the 1970s, but because of shyness, no one went to buy them. Gu Xi asked her mother to accompany her to look at the sanitary napkins. Her mother was also very shy, but she still accompanied her.
The old-fashioned sanitary napkins were launched by Johnson & Johnson in 1969. They are made of paper pulp + inorganic cotton + medical moisture-proof agent. Despite her mother's shyness, Gu Xi bought two packs to try first. If they work well, she will ask her mother to send more.
They went to the women's products store again and saw down vests for sale. At that time, there were no down jackets for sale, only down vests, so the mother and daughter bought one each.
"Mom, this down vest is very warm. You can wear it in the winter without affecting your mobility while working. You can wear it at work or at home. It is more convenient than a thick cotton jacket. This down vest was created by the educated youth from Poyang."
Gu Xi remembered that the down jackets would not be produced until next year. The first down jacket was produced by the Shanghai Yanji Garment Factory. A Chinese female climber also climbed Mount Everest from the north slope wearing this down jacket, and then took on the task of developing clothing for the polar scientific expedition team.
It was the first time that Gu's mother heard this: "Really? Educated youth can run a factory? That's amazing."
Gu Xi held her mother's arm and said, "This sanitary napkin is actually a great invention. It's troublesome to have your period every month. It's inconvenient to carry anything during your period, and it's not hygienic. Sanitary napkins can be thrown away after use. Although it costs a little more, it's convenient and hygienic.
Women hold up half the sky, and women should not be shy about talking about this issue. More and more women are now entering the workforce, and working in the fields in rural areas. They should pay more attention to personal health issues, and that is equality between men and women.
Our family doesn't have this kind of problem. My father and brother are both very nice people who especially respect women. But now in most families, especially in rural areas, the status of women is still slightly low. The most important thing is to start with yourself and love yourself more. "
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