Chapter XI Elections
Chu Sheng didn't dare to think that he could still go to college like this, how could it be possible. But he didn't want to disappoint Lin Xi, so he agreed with a smile. A strong and Lin Xi promised: "Sister, I will work hard." "Okay, now, do all the exercises above, don't make mistakes," Lin Xi handed him the exercise book, Chu Sheng obediently bowed his head and began to calculate.
A wooden plank lay flat on Chu Sheng's knees, barely used as a table, and the grass shed above his head was half collapsed, Lin Xi sighed: It's really simple! Since they couldn't teach Chu Sheng at the Zhiqing Point, the two of them set the grass shed as a classroom to study here. Not to mention the basic conditions, rain and wind will be affected, and the only benefit is quiet.
When Chu Sheng handed the notebook to Lin Xi, although the handwriting on it was immature, it was clean and tidy, and Lin Xi did not find any errors after checking it, and touched the little guy's head to praise him. Chu Sheng was a little embarrassed.
Lin Xi took out the paper bag, and inside was the meat steamed buns that Lin Xi bought from the system mall. Chu Sheng drooled when he saw it, white-faced, Chu Sheng rarely saw a white-faced steamed bun, not who would be willing to make white-flour steamed buns in the village during the Chinese New Year. Lin Xi handed it to Chu Sheng and told him that this was a reward. Chu Sheng took the steamed bun and took a big bite, the aroma of meat in it spread out, Chu Sheng exclaimed: "Sister, it's meat filling." Lin Xi looked at Chu Sheng with a smile. The little guy was probably hungry and chewed heavily. Lin Xi saw it, frowned slightly, and reminded: "You eat slowly and chew carefully, otherwise it will be bad for your stomach." Chu Sheng's hand paused, and then, with his head down, he ate slowly. Lin Xi saw that he was not as happy as before, and was afraid of hurting his self-esteem and said: "The doctor said that chewing and swallowing slowly can protect our stomach, and when a large piece of food reaches the stomach, the stomach needs to grind the food, which is to increase the burden on the stomach, understand?"
Chu Sheng swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "I know, my sister is for my good." Seeing that he was sensible, Lin Xi was very pleased. Then Chu Sheng said: "I used to be at home, I had to eat quickly, otherwise I would have nothing to eat." Don't worry, sister, I will change it in the future. Lin Xi could also guess Chu Sheng's previous state of life, looking at his emaciated appearance, Lin Xi's heart was slightly sour, but he didn't say anything.
The advantage of moving to the grass shed is that Lin Xi can increase the supply of food for Chu Sheng. Now the village has given Chu Sheng some relief food, but this is far from enough for Chu Sheng to eat, Doctor Song subsidizes a little, and Lin Xi makes up a little, barely maintaining Chu Sheng's life. Lin Xi saw that he was thin and small, and he didn't look like a ten-year-old child at all, so he decided to give him more food, Lin Xi was enduring the pain in his flesh and bought meat buns in the Black Heart Mall, which was the best prize for Chu Sheng.
Living in the clinic is not a long-term solution, but Lin Xi has no better way now. Chu Sheng was not affected by the environment at all, his learning attitude was very serious, Lin Xi taught him to read every day, he wrote carefully, and taught him to do the calculation problems quickly and well. Lin Xi felt that this child was a reading material, but it was a pity that he had been delayed all these years. It's just that I don't know if the family who adopted him in the future will be willing to let the child continue to study.
Lin Xi was worried about Chu Sheng, Tang Jianguo was also worried about Chu Sheng, and Chu Sheng himself was also worried. He didn't want to be adopted at all, he didn't want to be separated from Lin Xi, this time was the happiest time he had ever had. But he was still too young and needed someone to take care of his life, and Lin Xi couldn't take care of him. Chu Sheng secretly prayed in his heart that it was best that no one would be willing to adopt him, and it would be good to do so now.
Xu is prayers worked, looking for several villages, Tang Jianguo did not find anyone willing to adopt Chu Sheng, and Tang Zhishu's anxious mouth has foamed in the past few days.
Recently, Lin Xi's mind was on Chu Sheng, and he didn't notice the changes around him. When she finished eating, she suddenly found that the dining table was very quiet, everyone used to chat a few words after eating, and she didn't talk much in the past few days. Lin Xi felt the abnormality of the Zhiqing point.
After dinner, Han Meifang came to Lin Xi's house to chat, and was particularly concerned about these new educated youths, and asked everyone what difficulties they had and what help they needed. Lin Xi felt inexplicable, it was reasonable to ask such a question when he was busy a while ago, but now that he is idle, what difficulties can there be? Han Meifang would not have sat here for a long time before, but now she is so enthusiastic, it is a little strange. Soon someone came to explain Lin Xi's confusion, Lin Xi was boiling water in the kitchen, Liu Xia came in and handed the hot water bottle to Lin Xi: "Xiaolin, boil the water for me in a while." ”
"Okay!" Lin Xi looked at the kettle that sounded "Sisi", and it was estimated that it would take a while. Liu Xia approached Lin Xi and said in Lin Xi's ear, "Did Han Meifang go to your house again?" Lin Xi looked at Liu Xia and waited for her to continue. Liu Xia pouted: "She, she's going to start acting again!Do you know why?" Lin Xi shook his head and looked at Liu Xia with expectant eyes, with a look of begging for gossip. Liu Xia's voice was lowered: "It's time to choose workers, peasants and soldiers!"
Lin Xi really didn't expect it, and asked quietly: "Isn't it for the people in the village? We also have a share?" "I heard that this time there is our share, because the educated youths in other villages have made a fuss, saying that the selection is unfair, and they are all towards their own people, excluding the educated youth." Therefore, it was said that the educated youth should also be given a chance. The two people in our village are from the village, and this time they will give us a place. Anyway, it's not my share. "Liu Xia's news is still very well-informed.
"Then Sister Han means that we want to choose her?" Lin Xi speculated about Han Meifang's intentions. Liu Xia said disdainfully: "Anyway, if I don't choose her, I will pretend to be a good person." I think Fang Chuanzhi is more real than her. ”
Lin Xi glanced at Liu Xia and said, "Could it be that Fang Zhiqing also wants to participate in the selection?" "What, do you think Fang Chuanzhi is not qualified?" Liu Xia was a little dissatisfied in her words.
Lin Xi hurriedly explained: "How come, Fang Zhiqing has always been a warm-hearted person and has helped me a few times." It would be nice if he could. "Yes, he is the first batch of educated youths to come, and it is not easy to persist until now, this time it is a rare opportunity for him. Liu Xia's words were a little sad. Lin Xi felt that she was empathetic, and thinking about the development of history, it was estimated that these educated youths would still need to experience here for many years.
Compared with Han Meifang, Fang Chuanzhi is still the same plain, he goes to work every day, and when he comes back, he and a few male intellectuals carry water and chop firewood, play chess and read books in his spare time.
A few days later, the loudspeaker in the village sounded and everyone went to the big canteen to gather. Now that the big pot of rice is no longer eaten, the cafeteria is empty. Tang Zhishu regarded this place as a conference room, and every time he called everyone for a meeting, he was in the cafeteria.
Tang Jianguo held a loudspeaker and announced to everyone: "Tonight, the recommendation of the workers, peasants and soldiers will be carried out, and the vote will be by a show of hands. The person with the most votes wins. One student is selected from among the villagers, and the other is selected from the educated youth. ”
There are two people selected from the villagers, both of whom have gone to high school, and they usually work well and have good relationships. There are also two candidates in the educated youth, one is Fang Chuanzhi and the other is Han Meifang. The two looked at each other for a moment, then looked away. When Tang Zhishu read whose name, the villagers who agreed raised their hands. When Han Meifang was read, a group of educated youths did not raise their hands except for Wang Xiaozhen, Zhou Laidi and Yu Linlin. Han Meifang looked at Lin Xi in surprise, and Lin Xi was indifferent. When Fang Chuanzhi was called, the rest of the people in the Zhiqing Point raised their hands, including Lin Xi. Han Meifang felt that Lin Xi should abstain if she didn't choose herself, but she voted for Fang Chuanzhi, which was an opinion on her. Usually, Lin Xi and Fang Chuanzhi don't say a few words, and even Lin Xi and the other male intellectuals hardly talk much. Han Meifang really can't understand this.
But at this time, she didn't care about this issue anymore, because she lost the election and lost to Fang Chuanzhi by four votes. Fang Chuanzhi has always been steady, and it is difficult to hide his excitement at this time, patting his shoulders and shaking hands with several male intellectuals to celebrate. Han Meifang's face was blue, looking at Fang Chuanzhi who was so happy that he couldn't help himself.
After returning to the Zhiqing point, Han Meifang endured the tears that were about to fall and asked Lin Xi: "Lin Xi, do you have any opinions about me? Lin Xi looked at her a little funny, Han Meifang, who has always been hearty and generous, also has times when pear blossoms bring rain. It has always been called Kobayashi Kobayashi before. Now it's called directly, which is also turning too fast. Lin Xi looked innocent: "Sister Han, I don't like to hear what you say, when did I have an opinion on you? Just because I didn't vote for you, then you really think too much." ”
"Then why don't you vote for Sister Han, how good Sister Han is to you, you are too unconscionable. Wang Xiaozhen seized the opportunity and blamed Lin Xi.
Lin Xi said with a faint smile on his face: "I know that Sister Han is good to us, but in addition to character, the selection of workers, peasants and soldiers also depends on work ability and academic qualifications. Besides, I think Fang Zhi is young and old, and it is out of respect for the old comrades that I chose him. I don't mean anything else, Sister Han, don't think about it, if you have a chance next year, I will definitely choose you. ”
Han Meifang was stunned by Lin Xi's words, someone outside the door applauded, and the person who came smiled and said, "Sister Han, it's okay." Don't be upset, just according to what Lin Zhiqing said, next time we Zhiqing will vote for you. You cheer up and keep performing, we've all seen it. It was Yuan He who spoke, and Han Meifang's face turned blue and white for a while. Lin Xi pondered for a while, and always felt that Yuan He had something to say.
Han Meifang also realized that everyone had opinions about her, and it would be useless for her to argue. Qiang laughed and bowed his head back to his room.
Everything has been settled, the list was sent quickly, and it still needs to be approved by the superiors, and it will not be officially announced until the approval is completed. After that, Han Meifang kept a lot of low profile and no longer played the role of the eldest sister.
Liu Xia once asked Lin Xi why she voted for Fang Chuanzhi, and Lin Xi felt that Fang Chuanzhi was sincere and did look like a big brother. Liu Xia glanced at Lin Xi: "I underestimated you, I didn't expect you to be an understanding person." Be careful yourself in the future, the two in your dormitory are not easy to get along with, plus a Han Meifang, be careful when you do things yourself. Yuan He also said the same thing to her. Maybe Fang Chuanzhi is leaving, and now he spends most of his time in the house reading and reviewing. Yuan He gradually replaced Fang Chuanzhi's position and became the head of the male intellectual.