Meng Tao walked quickly along the village road and went to the village school five or six miles away.

The literacy classes run by the brigade are located here, and for illiterate housewives and out-of-school people, of course, other people who want to learn more about culture can also come, and use the evening time to attend two classes every night, and invite young people who have graduated from high school in the village to be teachers.

In the past, Meng Taohua wanted to write a letter to Tian Zhigao and also wanted to learn culture, so she secretly came a few times, but every time she was chased by Wang Shuifeng, telling her to go back to boil the bath water and rub the hemp rope.

Meng Tao walked to the side of the classroom where the lights were on, there were more than 30 people sitting in it, men and women, each bringing their own kerosene lamp, a bright horse lamp hanging in front of the blackboard, and a tall male intellectual.

Meng Tao leaned closer to the window to watch, and suddenly someone patted her from behind, startling her, as soon as she turned around, she was grabbed tightly, and it turned out to be Zhou Daya, Meng Tao secretly agreed: She is looking for her.

Zhou Daya's big name Zhou Cuiling, first Chinese, her father Zhou Shi'an was originally the director of the Linshui brigade, and was transferred to become a commune cadre two years ago, her uncle Zhou Shiping is the brigade accountant, and one of her uncles is a squad leader, in Linshui Village, Zhou Cuiling is the object of envy of all girls, living a nourishing and comfortable life, so Tian Yalan is extremely jealous of her.

But although Zhou Cuiling is more arrogant, she is a good young man who pursues self-motivation and helpfulness, she works at the grain station during the day, and comes to the literacy class at night, both as a student and as a counselor, and is enthusiastic about helping the sisters in the village to read and write, instead of being like Tian Yalan, who does not do business all day long, and plays conspiracy to figure out how to harm people.

Zhou Cuiling also tried to approach Meng Taohua many times, but Meng Taohua avoided it, I don't know what she thinks, maybe because of low self-esteem.

Zhou Cuiling in the novel also did not have a good ending, a few years later she died in the Linshui River, Zhang Guoqing rushed back and did not see anyone, crying heartbroken on the rocky beach by the river, and then there was no news of him, and Zhou Shi'an and his wife suddenly aged ten years old, and moved away soon after.

Zhou Cuiling has a fleshy bun face, also called baby fat, her eyebrows and eyes are delicate and beautiful, she deliberately puffed up her cheeks, stared at Meng Tao and said: "If you want to study, go in and sit down and listen to the lecture carefully, what can you learn by standing outside like this?" ”

Meng Tao pulled out a smile: "I'm just coming to see." ”

"What about after reading it? Waiting for the old woman to pull you back to boil water and rub the hemp rope? Meng Taohua, can you be a little more interesting? You can live without relying on the Tian family, what are you afraid of them? Get in there and learn the knowledge that is your own! ”

Zhou Cuiling said and dragged Meng Tao into the classroom, while turning her head and looking at the school gate: "That old woman dares to chase after her, I will help you block it, why does she hinder you from learning culture three times and several times?" Squeak again, let's go to the brigade headquarters to sue her! ”

Meng Tao followed Zhou Cuiling to her seat and sat down, Zhou Cuiling moved the kerosene lamp to Meng Tao, took out a work diary with a brown paper cover and a sharpened pencil, gave it to Meng Tao, and whispered: "This book is new, I gave it to you, write your name, I know you will." Now listen to the teacher well, and we will talk after class. ”

Meng Tao took the notebook and pen, and wrote "Meng Taohua" on the cover of the book seriously, stroke by stroke, she had tried her best to imitate the penmanship of primary school students, thinking about being a little crooked, but there was no way, after the three words were composed, it was still very standard and upright.

Zhou Cuiling glanced at her and smiled appreciatively.

Most of the people who were able to come to the literacy class to listen to the lectures and learn really wanted to learn culture and increase their knowledge, so they listened carefully, and soon after the first class, many people raised their hands to ask questions to the teacher, asking for clarification.

Zhou Cuiling and Meng Tao talked in a whisper.

"You write beautifully, you have to come early tomorrow night, don't be afraid. Hey? The old woman of the Tian family didn't come to catch you tonight, I'm still ready, I want to fight with her. Zhou Cuiling said.

Meng Tao lowered her eyes: "There is meat to eat at home tonight, the big-headed cousin in the mountains sent two pheasants, but there are also many guests, the big-headed cousin, the eldest sister and brother-in-law, Zhiyuan's girlfriend, Yalan brought Zhou Cuilian here, my mother is afraid that there will not be enough to eat, let me come out to play, and I will go back later in the evening." ”

Zhou Cuiling was angry: "How can this be? If there is meat to eat, they will drive you out, aren't you one of their family? I said Peach Blossom, what are you trying to do with their family? Tian Xianglan lived in your yard with confidence, but instead you went into the Tian family as a long-term worker, working day and night, look at what you have become? Still like a woman? That Tian Zhigao, he married you and didn't care about you, he didn't go home for a few years and years, do you remember what he looked like? ”

Meng Tao shook his head: "I don't know, I can't figure it out now." So I want to come to the literacy class to learn a few more words and write a letter to Zhigao in the future. Zhigao sent letters and money to his parents and several younger siblings at home, but he didn't send them to me. I helped the sixth and seventh upstairs clean up today, picked up a few letters, I also recognize the Braille, but the words above are a little sloppy, I can't see clearly at once, big girl, you have a high culture, you help me see, did you ask me in the letter? ”

Zhou Cuiling took the three letters handed by Meng Tao, and said while pulling out the letterhead: "I'll take a look at it first, and then read it to you." ”

Who knew that as soon as she saw half of the first letter, her little face tensed, and her expression became very ugly, and after reading the three letters quickly, she slapped the table angrily: "It's such a bully!" ”

Of course, Meng Tao knew what was on the letter, but now she had to pretend not to understand, so she pretended to be surprised and asked, "What's wrong?" What is written on it? ”

Zhou Cuiling: "Peach Blossom, you fool!" You have worked hard to help others honor their parents and provide for their younger brothers and sisters to go to school, but they have long since stopped wanting you, and you have married another girl in the city outside, do you know? ”

Meng Tao's eyes widened as if frightened, and he closed his mouth and shook his head, looking innocent and pitiful.

Zhou Cuiling blushed angrily, shook the letter paper, and shouted louder and louder: "Look at the date, this is from April this year, this is from May last year, and this letter is from the Mid-Autumn Festival the year before last!" spanned three years, and each letter mentioned the 'third sister-in-law' in the city, Tian Zhigao, that despicable villain, he had already empathized with you and turned his back on you, and the Tian family knew it all, so they deliberately hid it from you! For four years, your man never went home and didn't give you a letter, you can even hold back, Meng Taohua, you are a wooden man! ”

Meng Tao: "......"

That's right, Meng Taohua is a wooden man.

The movement here was too big, and other people in the literacy class came up one after another, gossiping and asking what was going on, Zhou Cuiling simply read Tian Zhigao's three letters publicly, everyone was shocked and angry, especially the women, who had the same hatred for Chen Shimei, and condemned them one after another, scolding Tian Zhigao for being ruthless, unrighteous and morally corrupt.

As a weak person, Meng Tao doesn't need to be silent, just accept sympathy with red eyes.

Zhou Cuiling said to Meng Tao: "You come home with me tonight, my father has come back from the commune, and he will take care of this matter." Tian Zhigao and you got married back then, you were young and didn't have a certificate, it was my father's testimony with the whole village, Tian Zhigao got the benefits of your Meng family, and secretly got married outside, the Tian family helped to hide it, and you didn't let it go here, what do you mean? They have to give an account! ”

Meng Tao nodded, indicating that she would follow her proposal.