Chapter 20: Going to school is difficult
"When my two younger brothers were able to go to a private school, I was very envious, and sometimes I would secretly stand at the door of the private school and listen to a few words.
At that time, I felt bitter!
Now that the child wants to study, the family can't afford it, let him go and have a look, in case he has talent!
The last time I went into town, I happened to see a factory next to me that was looking for workers.
To recruit technical workers, you need to have a Chinese certificate.
Maybe we'll read it out, and then we can become workers, and when the time comes, we won't all be able to get some light!"
Wang Daniu said that the last few words were only used to persuade Liu Mei.
The reason why he is willing to let Wang Xin study is mainly because he wants to make up for his childhood shortcomings, and he doesn't want his son to be disappointed.
Anyway, he inquired last time, and it was only six cents a year in elementary school.
Although their family has no money channels now, he also actively participated in fighting the landlord or something back then, and his biological mother also left a little thing for him back then.
Therefore, their family only looks poor on the surface, but in fact they still have some family background.
Of course, some of the so-called family funds only have gold, silver, jewelry, and other things, and there is really not much money.
There are only a few thousand-dollar bills at home, and a few one-dollar bills.
The 1,000-yuan note was issued in the early fifties, but now it has depreciated so much that it can only be worth five cents to one piece.
But even so, the little money at home is enough to send the kid to a primary school.
When the time comes, the money for junior high school is not enough, and it is a big deal to sell some silver dollars or something, so that you will not be able to make up the money for studying.
What's more, didn't the village chief also say that the division of work system will be implemented in the future, and he will still be able to share some money at the end of the year?
"It's not a problem to go to school, but it's too far to go back and forth, four hours back and forth!
Don't talk about anything else in these four hours, don't say whether he's tired or not, how much money does four hours have to wear out in a month!
And it's not particularly safe on the road.
The last time our village chief came back with that relief grain, he was almost robbed by others, if it weren't for the large number of people who went, maybe the food would be gone!
I really don't feel at ease when he goes to school!
If only there was a primary school in the village. ”
Liu Mei doesn't really want her son to study, of course it's good to be able to study.
After all, education for so many years has always believed that the imperial examination is the way to get ahead.
Although there is no imperial examination now, those who can read and write are still respected.
After all, at this time, it has not yet reached the era of the stinky old nine, and everyone is still a little afraid and respectful of readers.
However, Lu Yuan is indeed true, and Liu Mei is not at ease.
Even if you don't worry, it's distressing!
It took more than four hours to go back and forth, not four minutes, or the village chief went to the town, which was also taken by ox cart.
Walking over by yourself, adults may not be able to stand it, let alone a child.
"The long way is also a problem.
In this way, I will go to the town tomorrow to see if there is any accommodation at the school, and if I can stay in the house, I will find a way when the time comes. ”
Wang Daniu thought about it, but decided to let the baby study.
If the school doesn't have accommodation, it's a big deal to rent a house.
Anyway, now the people in the city don't have anything to eat, and there are still hundreds of catties of sweet potatoes at home, and if you bring dozens of catties of sweet potatoes over, you may be able to rent them for a year.
"It's good!"
Liu Mei was also relieved when she heard this.
Wang Meijuan wanted to say something, but looking at Wang Daniu's determined look, she just moved her mouth and didn't say anything.
As for Wang Tiezhu, it doesn't matter, he was not happy to go to the literacy class back then, so it doesn't matter if he reads books or not.
What's more, he is sixteen or seventeen years old this year, and even if he wants to go at such an age, he is embarrassed to study with a group of little radish heads.
The next day, Wang Daniu followed Wang Hongjun to the town in the village's ox cart.
There were also a few ladies who went with them, they went to the town to visit relatives, or buy some daily necessities, such as oil, salt, sauce and vinegar.
It took more than an hour to get all the way to the town.
Wang Hongjun got out of the car and walked in the direction of the People's Commune, and the other ladies also dispersed, and in an hour or two they would gather here, and then go back.
After Wang Daniu got off the ox cart, he asked several people, and then found the location of the town's primary school.
That elementary school was the only two elementary schools in Buffalo Town, one in the south and one in the north.
Wang Daniu is going to the primary school in the south, after all, the primary school in the south is a few kilometers closer than the north.
The name of the elementary school is Red Sun, which is a red sun with a red heart towards the sun.
Originally, this elementary school was the largest private school in Buffalo Town, but it was later converted into an elementary school after the private school was returned to the public.
In addition, a secondary school has been added to the side of this elementary school.
So, if you can go to school here, it's quite convenient, at least you don't need to go to other places to go to middle school.
At this time, it was the end of June, and although the school had not yet had a holiday, it was almost over.
After Wang Daniu entered the school, he found the principal's office, and some of them walked in and asked the principal about going to school.
The principal of this school is also the owner of the former private school, and he is considered a former Qing Dynasty man, who is in his seventies this year, nearly eighty years old.
is still a good person, and after seeing Wang Daniu come in and ask, he was able to tell him in detail about the specific curriculum of the school, as well as when the school will start.
"This semester will definitely not be able to catch up, the next semester is the start of the first grade, you can bring your child over on September 1st to go through the admission procedures, the tuition fee is six cents a semester.
If you live far away, you can have a lunch at school, but you can provide food for yourself.
We can't buy it on our side either.
As for the accommodation problem you mentioned, there is really no way to do this, the school space is limited, and you can stay in the middle school, but there is no way to stay in the elementary school.
In addition, the safety of primary school accommodation is also an issue, and in order to ensure safety, the primary school does not arrange accommodation.
However, on the edge of the school, there are many houses that are rented, and now the rent is not expensive, one dollar can probably be rented for a semester, and if there is food, dozens of catties of grain should also be able to rent for a semester.
Or if you really don't feel at ease, you can live in the compound, where there are special people to watch, and there are also people to help make breakfast and dinner.
It's just a little more expensive. ”
Wang Daniu thanked him again and again, and then confessed and left.
He still has to go and see for himself what kind of steps are in renting a house here, and what the so-called compound looks like!
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