Sun Ruiyang did not win nothing in the Olympiad competition, and not long after he returned, the medal for the second prize was sent back. For Sun Ruiyang, this is just a consolation prize, without any value to show off. But for No. 2 Middle School, this Olympiad medal can be said to have achieved a breakthrough of zero, and the school wrote his deeds into the propaganda column and greatly publicized it.

This is not over, on the occasion of New Year's Day, several leaders from the provincial capital came to the second middle school. The administrative teacher of the principal's office hurriedly ran into the first experimental class and called Sun Ruiyang out.

Walking into the principal's office, Sun Ruiyang saw several unfamiliar leaders, and he was a little uneasy, not knowing what these people were going to do?

"Are you Sun Ruiyang?" asked a middle-aged man with glasses.

"Yes, you are ......"

"This is the deputy secretary of the Provincial Youth League Committee, called Secretary Qin. ”

Sun Ruiyang bowed slightly and bowed to every leader, but he still didn't understand why he was here. That Secretary Qin smiled and said, "We received the report from Gangcheng No. 2 Middle School, and we checked with the public security comrades again. In mid-October, you fought with drug traffickers, not only rescued your companions in time, but also reported to the police in time, so that the police could arrest the criminals in one fell swoop.

Sun Ruiyang was embarrassed to be praised: "Where and where, I didn't do anything, the main thing is that the police uncle is fast, and Brother Qiao Nan is more capable of fighting......"

"Who is Qiao Nan?"

Principal Xu didn't let go of this great opportunity for publicity, and praised it loudly: "Qiao Nan is one of the three soldiers who stepped forward, and now he is a cadet of the military academy. At that time, he was admitted from our school, and he was the first in science and the third in the city. Qiao Nan can go to Tsinghua University, but he longs for the military camp, so he went to Tsinghua University in the army, and we believe that he will definitely become an excellent commander in the future!"

Of course, the leaders heard the pride in Principal Xu's words, and they also praised each other with face, not to mention how happy Principal Xu was.

Sun Ruiyang listened to the praise inexplicably, stood there awkwardly, and asked in a low voice, "That...... Am I going to stay here?"

Secretary Qin took out a file bag, took out a big red certificate of honor from it, walked steadily in front of Sun Ruiyang, shook hands with him, and said: "Sun Ruiyang, in view of your excellent performance, the Provincial Youth League Committee decided to award you the title of 'Provincial Outstanding Student'. I hope you will continue to work hard and create more brilliance!"

"Okay!" Principal Xu took the lead in applauding, and kept giving the administrative teachers a look, signaling them to take photos from multiple angles, and they must take pictures of the leaders in a cordial and majestic way, and take pictures of the interaction between the leaders and the students in a warm and harmonious way.

Sun Ruiyang accepted the reward, but remembered Qiao Lin's words that comforted her at the time-there must be a bigger reward waiting for you! Now it seems that she is stupid and calculates extremely accurately. Looking back at that time, because of the loss of the first prize in the Olympiad, he lost his soul and was depressed, which was really a sign of immaturity. But it was precisely through that period of tempering that he grew up faster, so that he could be as happy and angry as he is now.

But Principal Xu didn't like his calm expression, he had to at least show ecstasy and gratitude, so that he could be worthy of the leaders coming all the way to this trip! Sun Ruiyang was good, he said "thank you" to the leaders, and then put away the certificate without humility or arrogance, and prepared to go back to class.

"Provincial outstanding students, and also won the second prize in the Olympiad, so Tsinghua University and Peking University can be picked at will, right?" President Xu said to Sun Ruiyang, but it was obvious that he was also confirming with the leaders.

"Yes, while obtaining provincial outstanding students, they generally obtain the qualification of top universities. Secretary Qin said with a smile.

Sun Ruiyang's eyes suddenly lit up: "Can you send me to the Medical Department of Peking University?"

"This ...... I'm afraid that medical school is not within the scope of the guarantee......"

Sun Ruiyang was not disappointed, but said indifferently: "Thank you, but this guarantee qualification is not of much use to me, I must enter the Medical Department of Peking University." ”

The quota of Peking University was rejected by the students, and President Xu was anxious all of a sudden. Sun Ruiyang saw his thoughts, and said with a smile: "Thank you again to the leaders for giving me this award, and I will work harder in the future to be admitted to Peking University." ”

The leaders from the provincial capital had never seen such students, and they looked at each other with a little admiration in puzzlement. Principal Xu pretended to see him off, but after he came to the corridor, he was so anxious that he slapped him several times: "What are you crazy about? Don't you hurry up and seize the opportunity you get?"

"You can only be frivolous when you are young! If you are not crazy now, when you are old, it will be boring to be crazy!" Sun Ruiyang smiled confidently, and made a promise by the way: "President Xu, don't worry, I will definitely be admitted to Peking University." Moreover, I want to be like Brother Qiao Nan, at least take the top spot in the second middle school!"

Principal Xu couldn't get angry anymore, but thanked Qiao Nan for setting a good example. The power of example is endless, and I don't know how many children follow him!

Sun Ruiyang won a grand prize, just in time for the New Year's Day holiday, and several children on Jixiang Road gathered in the wonton restaurant to watch. Only Wei Chenglin felt embarrassed, refused Qiao Lin's invitation, and went back to the countryside with his grandmother.

The child of Jixianglu won the award, and Qiao Jianjun was also very happy, he decided to skip the order and celebrate for him. Hearing that Sun Ruiyang gave up his escort qualification, Qiao Jianjun wanted to scold him again. But after thinking about it carefully, this kid is really similar to Qiao Nan in some aspects, and he has identified a path, and no matter how good the other places are, he will go dark on this road.

Therefore, Qiao Jianjun could only sigh: "You children...... What a waywardness!"

"Uncle Qiao, did Brother Qiao Nan win the award?" This is what Sun Ruiyang is most concerned about, after all, Qiao Nan has contributed more than him, if he snatches all the credit from Qiao Nan, then he will have a troubled conscience.

"Take it!" Qiao Jianjun raised two fingers rather proudly.

"Second-class merit?"

"Well, your Brother Qiao Nan and his two classmates are both second-class merits. Qiao Jianjun took out a plate of spicy fried clams and said: "It's not easy, if you don't have a disability, you can make a second-class merit." It seems that the power of this gang of drug traffickers is indeed not small, otherwise they would not be so generous in awarding prizes!"

Qiao Lin was very puzzled: "Is it difficult to make a second-class merit?"

Qiao Jianjun explained: "Haven't you heard of 'second-class merit lying on the bed, first-class merit hanging on the wall', think about how difficult it must be!"

Afraid that she wouldn't understand, Sun Ruiyang said again in popular language: "Those who make second-class merits generally have to pay a great price, and disability is very common; ”

Qiao Lin shuddered: "Then it's better not to make meritorious contributions!"

Although everyone was very happy that Sun Ruiyang won the award, he gave up his qualification to be escorted, and boasted that Haikou must be admitted to Peking University, and everyone sweated for him. There are also people who feel very uncomfortable, and that is poplars. Peking University is a place he longs for, but Sun Ruiyang doesn't think it is heavy, which makes him very puzzling, but full of envy.

When he was serving, he plucked up the courage to say to Sun Ruiyang: "Brother, do you really have the confidence to be admitted to Peking University?"

"Yes!

"Ambitious...... Yang Shu silently encouraged, and said solemnly: "After going to Peking University, I must make more contributions to the people!"

Well???

Not to mention Sun Ruiyang, the other children are similar, they are all full of question marks.

Yang Shu still said very seriously: "Peking University and Tsinghua University are different places, and those who can go there are all pillars of talent." When you go in, you have to contribute to the country and the people, and that's a great thing. ”

Sun Ruiyang scratched his head, not knowing how to answer. But looking at Yang Shu's expression, he didn't seem to be ridiculing himself, but asked very seriously.

Yang Shu felt the strangeness, so he explained in a low voice: "The current students have a lot less things than before, you don't understand ......"

"I understand!" Sun Ruiyang smiled heartily, his delicate face was exceptionally good-looking, he looked at the poplar tree eagerly, and said sincerely: "Brother Yang, our generation is indeed less emotional, I understand your thoughts." If I can go to Peking University, I will study hard and contribute more to the people of the country!"

If it were on any other occasion, these children would definitely laugh back and forth—what are they doing? Go back to the fifties and sixties? Do you have to go to school like this? But they don't know what's wrong, they can't laugh, and they are all a little moved.

Sun Ruiyang greeted Xu Na again: "Hey, Xu Na, aren't you determined to be admitted to the Chinese Department of Peking University?"

Xu Na snapped her fingers very chic and said proudly: "Then it goes without saying, of course you have to make more contributions!"

Poplar felt their sincerity, he smiled with satisfaction, and then quickly disappeared from their sight.

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, and no one spoke for a while. Since childhood, they have said countless times that "when you grow up, you must contribute to the motherland", but no one has ever seriously considered this issue. Maybe Yang Shu's thoughts are still stuck many years ago, he is an unpopular bun, but he said the word "contribute" so sincerely, which made this group of children a little embarrassed. Moreover, the task was too difficult for them to breathe.

In order to liven up the atmosphere, Qiao Lin proposed: "Do you want to go to Uncle Dong's house next door to have a look? I heard that their family came to shoot TV today." ”

Xu Na said wistfully: "My dad is there, I don't want to go." I was embarrassed to hear him say that. ”

"Then I'll take a look!" Qiao Lin couldn't hold back her curiosity, and ran away, followed by Zhao Linlin and Min Jia.

Every New Year's holiday, it is the most lively time for Uncle Dong's family, as the family of the martyrs, leaders at all levels must come to the door to send care. Today is no exception, there are many people gathered in the small barbershop, and several people are very familiar, because Jolene often sees them on the Port City news.

The camera brother kept changing the angle, guiding Uncle Dong's expression. Uncle Dong tried his best to restrain his emotions and cooperated with them to record over and over again. The words of the leader are nothing more than a few sentences - the organization attaches great importance to the living conditions of the families of the martyrs, and cordially asks them if they have any difficulties in life, what problems need to be solved by the organization, and so on.

Uncle Dong said sincerely: "The leaders of the street office are very good, the neighbors are also very good, there is no difficulty, and there is no trouble for the organization, thank you for the organization's concern." ”

The leaders may blame Uncle Dong's indifference on his poor words, but Qiao Lin understands very well that Uncle Dong is just tired, and he doesn't want to reveal his scars over and over again.

The leaders left, and a few children sneaked back to the wonton restaurant and started eating again. Min Jia thought for a while and asked, "Second sister, is Uncle Dong unhappy?"

"Hmm. ”

"It's strange that he wasn't happy when someone came to see him, but in the eyes of many he was a very honorable thing. ”

Qiao Lin blew her bangs again and said, "Someone is worried about it, and he is naturally moved." However, he was already numb, and these people came with great fanfare, and his wounds were opened again. ”

Min Jia said thoughtfully: "It seems that sending warmth may not be able to send it to people's hearts." ”

A few children were discussing, Uncle Dong walked into the store, put a few boxes on the table, and said to the children: "Just now the city leader came to my house and brought me a lot of snacks. But I have diabetes, so I can't eat sweets at all, so you can eat them for me. ”

A few children excused themselves, but they couldn't refuse, so they had to divide up. Watching the children gobble up, Uncle Dong's old cheeks showed a hint of a smile.

Recently, Uncle Dong was depressed, and Qiao Lin summarized two reasons. First, because the Qiao family hired poplars, they didn't need his help. His barber shop didn't have much business at all, and he didn't use his wonton shop to work, so he had nothing to do all day, and secondly, because the big wolf dog he had raised for several years had died, and he had been sad for a long time, and he still hadn't recovered.

Someone came to shave his head, and Uncle Dong got up and went back to his house. Qiao Lin ate the biscuits, rolled her big eyes, and said to her friends: "Let's help Uncle Dong!