When Zhou Fengru walked into the chemical plant, her eyes couldn't see enough.
On both sides, there are rows of green roads, surrounded by high-spirited factory workers, everything is full of vitality.
It would be great if I could work in this factory.
Of course, these are only extravagant hopes, as job quotas in the city are so tight.
All she hopes for now is her son Xu Damin.
Xu Damin will be able to lead her to a good life after being admitted to college.
Zhou Fengru asked around and found Li Yongnian's home.
The person who opened the door was Luo Chunmei. Looking at Zhou Fengru in front of her, she was slightly surprised.
"Hello, my name is Zhou Fengru, and I am the mother of Xu Damin from Qi'an Commune." Zhou Fengru introduced herself.
"So she is Comrade Xiao Xu's mother?" Luo Chunmei smiled and called her in: "That's great. I was planning to visit you again this weekend. I didn't expect that you are here. Please sit down."
Luo Chunmei motioned for Zhou Fengru to sit down.
Zhou Fengru sat on the single spring sofa, which was so soft and comfortable.
Although she is an educated youth and her natal family is from the city, her family is so poor that there is no spring sofa, let alone a TV.
"Here, eat an apple." Luo Chunmei took a paring knife, peeled an apple, and handed it to Zhou Fengru.
"Why didn't Xiao Xu come with you?" Luo Chunmei said: "Last time I left, I specifically told him to come over and play when he was free."
Zhou Fengru said: "This kid is going to register at the university soon. He has a lot to do, so I came alone."
"This trip will last for more than half a year, so we really need to prepare well." Luo Chunmei understood.
Zhou Fengru said tactfully: "Yes, he has never left me for more than half a year since I left. I am not familiar with the place. I am worried that he does not know what to do in a foreign country."
"A mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles. Mothers are always like this." Luo Chunmei smiled and said: "My family, Tongtong, only stayed at her grandmother's house for a few days, and I was worried about whether she was doing well there."
Zhou Fengru slowly relaxed when she saw Luo Chunmei speaking kindly.
If you live with such a family, your life should be easy.
"Mom, I'm back." Li Yingtong came in humming a song.
It's not surprising to see someone at home. People come to her house all year round.
She nodded slightly as a greeting.
"This is Aunt Zhou." Luo Chunmei introduced her with a smile.
Zhou Fengru looked at Li Yingtong. This girl is better than Zhou Ya. It would be a good idea for her son to be in a good relationship with her.
"Hello, Aunt Zhou." Li Yingtong called casually and stepped into her small room.
When adults talk about things, she won't interfere.
Through a door, the sound of conversations in the living room can still reach my ears from time to time.
"Xu Damin?" The name fell into Li Yingtong's ears, and Li Yingtong was startled.
She stood up and quietly lay by the door, listening to the conversation outside.
It turns out that Aunt Zhou just now is Xu Damin’s mother?
Moreover, from what she meant, it seemed that she was here to complain, saying that her son was going to college and her family was poor and had not bought many things.
Li Yingtong frowned, feeling uncomfortable.
Everyone in the Xu family made her uncomfortable.
Especially Xu Damin, that bad guy, in the name of saving himself, took advantage of himself, and was so annoying that he even said he was not interested in him.
Li Yingtong punched the doll on her bed several times: "I hate Xu Damin, I hate it so much."
Outside the house, Luo Chunmei understood Zhou Fengru's intention.
I just wanted to borrow some money and buy some more things for Xu Damin to take with him to report at the university.
"Sister Zhou, I can't come up with much money for a while. Here are twenty yuan and dozens of kilograms of food stamps. You can use them for emergencies first. If there is anything missing later, we will think about it later.
How?" Luo Chunmei replied.
They were determined to have a good relationship with the Xu family.
She has taken a liking to that young man, and this should be regarded as a small investment.
"Thank you very much." Zhou Fengru thanked her repeatedly.
She also didn't expect that this family was more cheerful and generous than she imagined.
"What's the point of thanking you? This kid Damin saved my daughter. I'm still thinking that the two families will interact with each other as relatives for a long time." Luo Chunmei said, holding Zhou Fengru's hand and sending her away affectionately.
to your doorstep.
Zhou Fengru took the money and went to the station to find Xu Damin.
"Damin." Zhou Fengru winked at Xu Damin: "Look."
She quietly showed a corner of the money to Xu Damin: "I just went to the chemical factory and told me that I had no money. They were generous and gave me twenty yuan and dozens of kilograms of food stamps."
Xu Damin was surprised.
Zhou Fengru complained: "You are not happy to let you go together. If you go along, I guess they will be more generous and give them more. At least you are their savior."
Xu Damin didn't dare to agree.
He was the person involved, and he knew that he didn't save anyone at all.
Once he leaves, he may be exposed in person.
"Damin, tell me, if I tell them, can they be introduced to me as a worker in the factory?" Zhou Fengru thought about this.
"No." Xu Damin said.
"If you don't try, how do you know it's impossible?" Zhou Fengru revealed her shrewdness in her heart: "They are a very reasonable family and they speak kindly. Isn't it too much to make such a request?"
"This chemical plant is very profitable and the wages are good."
"If I work in this factory and receive a monthly salary of dozens of dollars, your living expenses will also be covered by that time."
Zhou Fengru looks forward to working in a factory: "I can wear factory uniforms and work in the workshop every day. Son, I rely on you to realize my dream."
"Don't think so simply." Xu Damin poured cold water on him.
"Son, you are the one who is stupid about studying." Zhou Fengru reached out and poked Xu Damin on the head: "You only know how to study and don't know how to adapt. If it doesn't work, I have to try."
Xu Damin couldn't defeat her.
In other words, he didn't stop it very resolutely.
In his heart, he also had a bit of luck - as long as he didn't come forward, maybe things wouldn't go wrong, and maybe Zhou Fengru could actually get a job, just like how he could get twenty yuan and countless food stamps today.
The mother and son's original plan was to take a car and go to their grandma's house for a few days before going to university.
But now, the two of them changed their minds and stayed in the guest house first, not leaving in a hurry.
****
Xu Erlong stood at the gate of Chengguan Middle School.
School starts in about ten days, so Xiaoling's study should be put on the agenda.
Xiaoling went to the village primary school, and now she should go to junior high school. The best middle school in the county is Chengguan Town Middle School.
Chengguan Town Middle School is located on the hillside of the county town, with old-fashioned Soviet-style teaching buildings scattered among it.
This is the best junior high school in the county. Xu Erlong plans to let Xiaoling study here.
During the summer vacation, there is no one in the school. There is only the communication room, and there is an old man guarding the door. He is usually responsible for ringing the school bell and the end of get out of class.
Xu Erlong handed him a cigarette, sat next to him and chatted with him. The topic unknowingly turned to studying here.