During evening self-study, Ye Zetao walked into the classroom and saw children sitting quietly in their seats writing. Apart from the strong smell of kerosene, the entire classroom was filled with the atmosphere of learning.

The collapse of the dormitory did not seem to have much impact on the students.

Ye Zetao walked to the back of the classroom and looked at the wooden boards. What he saw was that some cardboards were spread on them from unknown places, and some very worn sheets were spread on them, and more of them were the same.

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When I looked at the quilts again, I saw some very thin quilts snatched from the collapsed dormitory. There were piles of quilts soaked by the rain in the corner of one side.

"How do you sleep at night?" Ye Zetao asked a boy carefully.

"Teacher Ye, let's squeeze in. The school has hired someone to speak to the parents on their behalf, and it will be delivered tomorrow."

"How can this be done!" Feeling that the weather had cooled down and it was still raining lightly outside, Ye Zetao felt very sad and walked out of the classroom quickly.

Ye Zetao found Principal Niu Chongzhong at his home.

When he saw Niu Chongzhong smoking a cigarette, Ye Zetao said loudly: "Principal Niu, the children will get cold if they sleep together like this tonight!"

Looking up at Ye Zetao, Niu Zhongzhong sighed and said: "Xiaoye, I have asked someone to speak for me. Parents of the students should be able to bring blankets over early tomorrow morning! What I am worried about now is that there are a few students.

The family, their home is very difficult, and it’s probably impossible for anyone to get covered!”

"Is it difficult?" Ye Zetao asked.

Niu Chongzhong nodded and said: "It's very difficult!"

Coming from people like them who were used to seeing poor families, Ye Zetao believed that the difficulties were not ordinary difficulties.

Niu Chongzhong added: "A family can only cover themselves with one quilt, and they need to change clothes when going out!"

Ye Zetao was really shocked and said in disbelief: "I have read about this in the newspaper. Is there really such a thing?"

"Yang Yuxian, Ji Yuelan, and He Yongfei have the worst families. They both live in high mountains. If the school hadn't been helping them, it would have been a problem for them to go to school! There are ten or twenty students with the most difficulties in the school.

…”

Niu Chongzhong was very familiar with the students' situation, and he nodded and told Ye Zetao one by one.

Ye Zetao immediately thought of those two girls in the second grade of junior high school who looked very quiet and delicate. Although He Yongfei's studies were average, he also looked powerful. Ye Zetao was deeply impressed by the three of them. They were awesome.

Ye Zetao was also very familiar with the children Chongzhong mentioned, and their faces appeared before his eyes.

Niu Chongzhong shook his head and said: "This time the house fell down, and all their blankets and other belongings were buried in the water and mixed with mud. Even if they were exposed to the sun, they might not be able to survive!"

Ye Zetao could tell that Niu Chongzhong was worried about their future.

"Did someone notify their parents?"

"I've already been notified. What I'm worried about is that their parents will let them go home after seeing this!"

Ye Zetao also knew that Principal Lao Niu was also having a hard time, as he couldn't take care of so many students.

Shaking his head, he knew that Principal Niu would definitely not be able to do it. After thinking for a while, Ye Zetao came to the township supply and marketing cooperative.

After knocking on the door for a long time, I saw Li Laoqi, the person in charge of the supply and marketing cooperative, walking out wearing clothes.

Seeing Ye Zetao, Li Laoqi smiled and said, "It's Xiaoye, what's the matter?"

"Is there anything like a blanket?" Ye Zetao asked.

Li Laoqi nodded and said puzzledly: "You want to buy it?"

"As you know, the school's student dormitories collapsed this time. Many people's families are in great difficulty. I don't have much power, so I want to help a few of the most difficult students to buy some blankets." Ye Zetao said.

"Just got a batch in, there are sixteen beds!"

Li Laoqi's face suddenly showed an emotional expression, and he let Ye Zetao in.

As expected, there are some quilt covers such as cotton wool lying there inside the supply and marketing cooperative.

Patting the cotton wool wrapped in plastic, Li Laoqi said: "This is twenty yuan per catty, a total of two and a half catties. If you add a quilt cover..."

When Li Laoqi was about to speak, Ye Zetao waved his hand and said: "I bought them all. You can pay 100 yuan for each person. However, in addition to the quilt suit, everything such as sheets and washbasin are also given."

I'll match it. You also know that I haven't paid my salary yet. I'll pay it after I do!"

Ye Zetao was a civil servant in the township. Li Laoqi didn't worry about his laziness and agreed wholeheartedly.

Ye Zetao asked him to arrange some stationery and other things.

Li Laoqi looked at Ye Zetao with a grimace and said, "Okay, since you are also here for the children, I'll give it to you at the cost price!"

Li Laoqi was preparing equipment here, and Ye Zetao came to the classroom again.

Walking into the classroom, Ye Zetao felt embarrassed. It seemed that his current income could only help a dozen people!

"Classmates, today I want to tell you a story. This story is called "The Little Match Girl"!"

Ye Zetao's voice echoed in these classrooms.

When Ye Zetao came to the end of his speech, the kerosene lamps in the classroom reflected every child's face very red.

After a while, Ye Zetao said: "Teacher Ye doesn't have much ability. I bought sixteen sets of quilts today just to give them to those who need them most!"

"Now, please ask the students I named to come with me to get your quilt!"

Ye Zetao had already obtained the names of the sixteen poorest students from Principal Niu, and went to call those students class by class.

When he brought the sixteen needy students to the supply and marketing cooperative, Li Laoqi had already gathered several people to pack quilts there.

"Teacher Ye..." Yang Yuxian threw herself into Ye Zetao's arms and started crying.

"Teacher Ye..."

Many female classmates were in tears.

The boys' faces showed excitement, their fists were clenched tightly, and their eyes looking at Ye Zetao revealed a feeling of attachment.

These are students from extremely poor families. They have never experienced anything like this. When I think of Teacher Ye lending a helping hand when I need it most, I feel really grateful to Ye Zetao from the bottom of my heart.

After lightly patting Yang Yuxian on the shoulder, Ye Zetao looked at the sixteen students and said, "Don't thank me. I just need you to remember one thing, that is, you can also lend a hand when others need it most."

A helping hand!”

Ye Zetao's words were very simple. He knew everyone's mood and just hoped to integrate that kind of human warmth into their hearts.

Looking at everyone again, Ye Zetao continued: "Your parents sent you to study in the hope that you can change the current situation of your family. Only after you have learned knowledge can you serve your family. Don't think your family is poor. If you

If you have ambition, you must face it bravely and be a person who stands upright!”

After saying these words, Ye Zetao waved and led everyone over to distribute things.

Seeing the students happily leaving with their quilts, Ye Zetao's mood was extremely complicated. Chunzhu Township was so backward. If the current situation could not be changed as soon as possible, it would continue to fall behind.

Li Laoqi came over at this time, patted Ye Zetao heavily on the shoulder and said: "Xiaoye, you are a good person!"

Several people called by Li Laoqi also praised Ye Zetao constantly.

Sighing, Ye Zetao looked at Li Laoqi and said: "Thank you, I will definitely pay back the money after I have paid my salary!"

Having said this, Ye Zetao is also worried about insufficient wages.

If it’s not enough, you’ll have to ask someone to borrow some!

Back at school, Ye Zetao did not dare to see the students. These sixteen people were the most difficult group. In fact, there were many students who were also in difficulty, and he could only help a little!

Just after sitting for a while, principal Niu Chongzhong walked in.

Seeing Ye Zetao sitting there, Principal Niu sighed and said: "It's not that the teachers don't want to help everyone, the teachers in this school are all children of farmers, and almost all their money has been sent back!"

Of course Ye Zetao knew the situation and nodded: "Did my actions embarrass everyone?"

Niu Chongzhong patted Ye Zetao's shoulder and said, "That's true. We all understand your feelings. The reconstruction of the school is a major event!"

Looking at the principal of this rural school, Ye Zetao discovered for the first time that this awesome principal was filled with a sense of responsibility.

This is a good principal!

This is Ye Zetao's understanding of Niu Chongzhong.

"I'm also worried that many children will catch cold tonight. With your sixteen quilts, there won't be any problems tonight!"

Seeing a relaxed look on Niu Chongzhong's face, Ye Zetao looked at Niu Chongzhong in confusion.

Niu Chongzhong didn't say anything, patted Ye Zetao's shoulder again, and then walked out.

It was raining harder outside and the wind was blowing stronger.

Listening to the whistling wind, when I looked outside, the classroom was already silent.

Ye Zetao still couldn't feel relieved, so he took an umbrella and the long flashlight and walked out.

Following the muddy road, Ye Zetao came to a classroom where boys lived, gently opened the door and walked in.

The light of the flashlight shone on those beds, and the situation in front of him shocked him. There were three or four students crowded on one bed, and they were covered only by a quilt.

Seeing these students sleeping soundly, Ye Zetao couldn't help but shed tears.

Feeling that his throat was dry, Ye Zetao calmed down for a while, then walked over and helped the students cover the quilts.

After walking out, a female teacher happened to come out of a classroom where girls lived. When she saw Ye Zetao, the female teacher whispered: "Thank you for those quilts!"
Chapter completed!