The third daughter, Jin Ting, studied at Liaoyang Normal College in this province, although she was not too far from home, she did not come back. This summer, she participated in a youth volunteer service activity organized by the school. Her mission is to go out into the community and provide home education to residents.

According to the arrangement, she tutored English for a junior high school girl who lived with her grandparents.

The girl's name is Sang Qi, 12 years old, she is in the second grade of junior high school, and her English grades have been unsatisfactory. Her father's surname is Sang, and her mother's surname is Qi, so she was named Sangqi. Mom and Dad are both engaged in railway infrastructure construction in Tanzania, Africa. I'm very busy at work, and I haven't returned home for three years. The little girl stayed in China and lived with her grandparents. This time, the tutor was hired by the old man to contact the school.

The first time Jin Ting went to her grandmother's house, she felt the strong cultural atmosphere at home. The walls are covered with calligraphy and paintings of celebrities, and the bookcases are full of books, including books published by the old grandfather. It looks like it's a very cultured family. Jin Ting thought: This time I went into the community to participate in volunteer service activities, not only to use the knowledge I have learned to tutor my little sister in English, but also to learn from my grandparents.

The grandmother is in her 70s and very polite. The coffee table is lined with a variety of fruits, melon seeds, hazelnuts and chocolates. Grandma said, "Tian Tian (Sang Qi's milk name) quickly bring tea to Teacher Jin." Tian Tian held tea with both hands and respectfully gave it to Mr. Jin. Mr. Kim, please have tea. Jin Ting took the cup with both hands and said, "Let's start learning." Grandma said, "Don't worry, don't worry." Let's pull it first. Today is the first day, and we will chat for two hours in the morning, which is also studying, and it is very necessary. The old lady laughed as she spoke. Although Jin Ting was a little anxious, she did not put forward a different opinion.

The grandmother asked, "Teacher Jin, where are you from?" You must be good at studying, right? I saw the color photos advertised by the school for you on the computer, which are very beautiful and simple, and I know that you are an excellent college student. ”

Jin Ting said embarrassedly: "Grandma, you can call me Xiaojin." I'm still more steady. Grandma said, "Okay, just call you Teacher Jin." Jin Ting told her grandmother: "My family is of Korean nationality in Antu County, Yanbian Autonomous Prefecture. It's not far from here. I only went to college last year. ”

"Why don't you go back to visit your parents during the holidays, don't you miss home?"

"Grandma, I participated in a youth volunteer service activity organized by the school, and I took the opportunity to come down and study English with my little sister. So I didn't go home. Jin Ting told the grandmother.

"You see that Teacher Xiaojin is sensible." The grandmother praised Teacher Jin and said, "Some young people are not like this now! Lying in the cradle only talks about enjoyment, and does not want to endure hardship. I think they should really learn from Mr. Kim. The old grandmother said that she peeled an orange for Mr. Jin, and said earnestly to the little granddaughter beside her, "This time, in addition to tutoring English classes, you should also learn Mr. Jin's spirit of not being afraid of hardships and helping others." ”

Jin Ting silently listened to the grandmother's praise, which was not only an encouragement to herself, but also a higher requirement for herself.

The grandmother asked, "Do you live in the city or in the countryside?" Do mom and dad both go to work? ”

Jin Ting had no choice but to tell her grandmother the truth: "My family lives in a closed mountainous village. Mom and Dad are farmers who make a living from farming. ”

"It's not easy, Mr. Jin!" The old grandmother muttered, "It's not easy for a rural family to farm for their children to go to college!" Jin Ting nodded, "Yes, grandma, what you said is true, my parents and my mother have suffered hardship." Grandma continued, "You are an ethnic minority, and you are not the only child in the family, right?" If there are a few more, the burden on mom and dad will be even heavier. Grandma's words suddenly aroused Jin Ting's thoughts. She didn't want to expose her family background and let others pity her. However, grandma kept on and on, as if she knew what was on her mind, and continued to ask, "How old are you, Mr. Jin?" Is it the boss, or the youngest? Since grandma asked like this, Jin Ting didn't want to lie, so she had to tell her grandmother, "I have four sisters, I am the third, and there is a younger sister under me who has also been admitted to university this year." ”

"Ouch, that's amazing!" The old grandmother exclaimed, "A family of two college students." Your sister needs a lot of help. ”

"Grandma, my two older sisters are also in college." When the old grandmother heard this, she clapped her hands and shouted: "Old Sangtou, come over and listen, Mr. Jin's family has four college students!" ”

Grandpa Sang came over soon and learned that Mr. Jin's family of four college students was very admirable. He told Mr. Jin, "Although I have taught and been a principal. However, I am far from your parents! I have two children, the eldest daughter only studied secondary school, and my youngest son studied in the United States, and after returning to China, he responded to the call and went abroad with his wife...... The reason why my son was able to go to college was that when he dropped out of high school, I ruthlessly sent him to work in the rural production team in the countryside for a year...... It really touched his soul ....... cough, it seems a little impersonal now, but without that tortuous experience and hard workout, he would not have been admitted to ...... university! ”

They chatted for more than an hour. Teacher Jin and Xiao Sangqi just got together.

In the following days, Jin Ting usually started tutoring at 9 a.m. and returned to school at 11 a.m. After a period of investigation, Jin Ting learned that Sang Qi's English was mainly not laid in the first stage of junior high school, which affected the curriculum of the second year of junior high school. Jin Ting told her grandmother: "Classmate Sang Qi is actually very smart. Spoken English is relatively fluent. It's just that I owe some work in rote memorization, but this time I can still keep up with the English foundation that I have pulled down. ”

After three weeks of tutoring and learning in the summer, Sang Qi made rapid progress. Tested English is generally at an excellent level.

At the end of the tutoring, the grandmother insisted on giving Jin Ting 2,000 yuan. Jin Ting didn't want anything. The old grandmother said, "Take it, Mr. Jin, this is my personal effort for you." I know you're having a hard time and need money to go to school! ”

Jin Ting said: "Grandma, I can't take this money. If you accept it, you will be sorry for the glorious title of "volunteer service". That's not volunteering, it's paid service, and I can't say it in good conscience! ”

The old grandmother's face almost changed, and she said solemnly: "I'm not bribing you, Mr. Jin!" I see that you have a hard time going to school. Look at how plain you are dressed and how ordinary the bag you are carrying. With the child, I will not divulge secrets to anyone. As she spoke, the old grandmother stuffed a wad of money into Mr. Jin's pocket. Teacher Jin was busy blocking with his hands, two old and one young, you pretend, I blocked, no one let anyone, and it was a lot of trouble.

Grandpa Sang also rushed over to do Teacher Jin's work: "Take it, Teacher Jin, the right should be a reward for you." Otherwise, grandma would be angry. ”

Jin Ting blushed and said, "No, grandpa, I can't accept the money." I thank the second elder for his kindness. As she spoke, she bent down and bowed to her grandparents at 90 degrees. Then he said, "Goodbye grandparents, I'm leaving." ”

After Jin Ting left, the two elderly people thanked the school youth volunteer association. Find someone to make a pennant and send it to the school department. On the book: "Volunteer tutoring warms the heart and volunteers are touching" 12 golden characters.