CHAPTER IX

Wu Beijiang stood up: "Classmate Luo, classmate Tong, don't be angry, classmate Luo, you go to dinner quickly." Let me say a few words about today's events. ”

Wu Beijiang also stood on the podium: "Students, today's incident is a misunderstanding, now that the matter is said, it will be fine, everyone is still good friends, however, I appreciate the behavior of classmate Luo, classmate Luo has maintained a high vigilance against the bourgeoisie, which is worth encouraging, we must always be vigilant, so that our thoughts will not be corrupted and assimilated, which is the quality of a positive comrade." Of course, in the future, Luo should also pay attention to ways and means, and we can't wronged anyone, right, Luo. Luo Ximei had stopped crying, looked at Wu Beijiang happily, and nodded vigorously.

Under the persuasion of Wu Beijiang, Luo Ximei returned to her seat, and Tong Yan looked at these two people, feeling disgusted. Originally, Tong Yan hated Luo Ximei the most, but now it is Wu Beijiang, a sanctimonious bastard. Tong Yan scolded silently in her heart.

Seeing that Tong Yan was still standing, Wang Li pulled Tong Yan's sleeve and whispered, "Sit down and eat." Tong Yan was still in the mood to eat, so she divided the dishes among the three of them, and reluctantly ate two bites before putting them away. When everyone saw Tong Yan Tieqing's face, no one dared to say anything, and ate silently.

When school was over, the three of them left Tong Yan behind. Ji Ning deliberately checked it and confirmed that there was no one, so he took Tong Yan's hand and said: "Tong Yan, we all know that you bring so many meals and vegetables every day just to share them with us, we all feel very embarrassed, but now that you have been targeted, you will bring your own share in the future, and we will all receive your affection." The other two also expressed their position, asking Tong Yan to take care of herself now to avoid getting into trouble.

Looking at everyone's sincere eyes, Tong Yan could only agree. Ji Ning secretly told Tong Yan again that the reason why Luo Ximei was eyeing Tong Yan was for the sake of outstanding students. Luo Ximei's family conditions are not good, there are many brothers and sisters in the family, but I don't know what the reason is, Luo Ximei went to high school, with Luo Ximei's family conditions, going to high school is a big burden. However, Luo Ximei's grades are good in the class, and in the past few years, Luo Ximei has been an excellent student in the school. After getting the title of outstanding student, the school will send some stationery supplies, which can also save a sum of money for students with family difficulties. Luo Ximei values this title very much. Now that Tong Yan is here, the competition is big, and Luo Ximei is very likely to not get the title of outstanding student, not to mention that there is a bonus for being rated as an outstanding student this time. Luo Ximei is determined to achieve this, so she has today's thing.

Tong Yan's mood was still affected by this incident, and she was wilted when she returned home. An inexplicable panic made Tong Yan uneasy. Tong Yan knew what the future would bring, but she always thought that this would be a few years away, and now it should be stable and calm. Perhaps it is this mindset that leads to the neglect of many things. The so-called calm before the storm is only a appearance, and all qualitative changes must be the accumulation of quantitative changes.

The next day, Tong Yan was invited to the principal's office, where several teachers were seated. Tong Yan estimated that there would be trouble today, but she didn't expect the battle to be small.

Principal Qian was still very kind and asked Tong Yan to sit down and talk. Principal Qian expressed his views straight to the point, because yesterday's incident still caused a lot of waves, and hoped that Tong Yan would tell what happened. Tong Yan observed the facial expressions of several people, and she was quite kind. So Tong Yan told the matter as it was, and Principal Qian asked Tong Yan to introduce her life experience and origin. Tong Yan also explained the situation.

After that, several teachers asked Tong Yan questions, and Tong Yan also answered them one by one, with a correct attitude, generous, and clear organization. Two hours later, Tong Yan walked out of the office. Ji Ning was worried, so he pulled Tong Yan to ask questions, and saw that Tong Yan was indeed fine, so he let out a long breath.

Wang Li poured hot water for Tong Yan and pulled her to sit down quickly. Looking at the expressions of several friends and feeling the care of friends, Tong Yan felt a lot more relaxed. Everyone laughed again, and Teacher Hu took Luo Ximei into the classroom, Luo Ximei's eyes were slightly red, and it was difficult to hide her shame and anger.

Teacher Hu asked everyone to be quiet, mentioned what happened in the class yesterday, and specially explained: Tong Yan is not a capitalist lady, but a poor orphan, and there is no problem with the composition. criticized Luo Ximei's behavior, expressed her opinions indiscriminately before investigating the matter, and deducted her classmates' hats, which must be deeply reviewed.

After Luo Ximei did a review in the class, the person seemed to have lost her spirit, and the whole person was depressed, like a transparent person in the class. That's the end of the matter. But the impact of this incident has left a different trace in everyone's heart.

When the first snow fell, the students began to prepare for the exam. Ji Ning pulled Tong Yan to give her a lecture, Li Fangfang was reciting the text in pain, Wang Li frowned and counted the time, complaining that the exam was coming so soon. The boiler room has begun to be used normally, and Tong Yan has to pour hot water almost every class, not to drink but to warm her hands. This dilapidated classroom actually leaked, and after a class, Tong Yan felt that she was going to freeze.

Tong Yan really didn't get used to the climate here, Li Fangfang really couldn't look at it, touched Tong Yan's clothes, touched Tong Yan's hand again, and said in a low voice: "You are wearing so much, and you are still cold like this, what can you do if it is cold?" Tong Yan replied to her: "Hide in the quilt and don't go out." Wang Li laughed and knocked over the water. While wiping the table, he complained that Tong Yan didn't know how to be blessed in the midst of blessings.

Since everyone knows Tong Yan's orphan status, they have been very sympathetic to her. Seeing that Tong Yan is living comfortably now, she also feels a little envious. Everyone else has to work at home, the difference is a little more and a little less. If you want to sleep lazily in winter, you are looking for scolding. Like Tong Yan, no one cares what she does. Later, Tong Yan knew what they were thinking and only said: no one cares about anything, and no one helps with anything. After a period of silence, everyone's little envy for Tong Yan also dissipated, and several people grabbed Tong Yan's arm and said that everyone is a good sister, the sky is falling, and Ji Ning will resist. Because Ji Ning is the tallest of the four girls. was so angry that Ji Ning jumped to his feet. The friendship of young people gradually accumulates and deepens in this playfulness.

After an exam, the weather is even colder, and the supply of food in the supply and marketing cooperatives is far below the needs of the people. Occasionally, people selling high-priced food appeared on the streets, and patrols appeared on the streets more and more frequently. Tong Yan took the task given by Sister Li to make up lessons for the children led by the Education Bureau.

Fortunately, the house that made up the class was not too far from Tong Yan's house, and Tong Yan gritted her teeth and went. However, under the current situation, Tong Yan will never dare to collect money, and the family is also an understanding person, and from time to time she will give some food, and use it as a make-up fee. Tong Yan learned math well before she came through. Because my uncle is a math teacher, he is still a well-known math teacher, he often opens a small stove for Tong Yan, and will test some methods of learning mathematics on Tong Yan, Tong Yan has a solid foundation under super training, and his uncle teaches students mental arithmetic on weekends, and Tong Yan has also studied for several years.

Later, Tong Yan gradually found some tips, and now Tong Yan has passed these tips on to the little girl who makes up the lessons. After making up for more than a month, the little girl's grades have improved significantly, and the family is also very satisfied, so they are naturally generous, and today they gave Tong Yan a small bag of black noodles.

Tong Yan took this bag of black noodles and went to Sister-in-law Tian to ask for a partner. Sister-in-law Tian scolded with a smile: "You are getting lazier and lazier now, and when it is cold, you are like a cat, and you don't do any work." The relationship between the two families is getting closer and closer, Tong Yan is not polite, standing by the stove to roast the fire, rubbing her hands vigorously: "If you burn one more mouthful, I will eat enough, and I will order the stove if you save it." Sister-in-law Tian shook her head, and she was reluctant to make a bag of flour, so she made pimple soup for Tong Yan and Xiaodouzi, and she and Uncle He ate corn paste.

The next day at school, Mr. Hu came in with the papers, and everyone stared at Mr. Hu nervously. Teacher Hu had a smile on his face, and praised everyone as soon as he opened his mouth: "I did well in this exam, and some students in our class got full marks." It's amazing!" After the students calmed down, Mr. Hu began to report the scores: "First place, Tong Yan 100." 2nd place Niu Xinsheng 97. The third place, Wu Beijiang, 95,......", finished reporting the score, and Mr. Hu proposed: "Give the top three in our class a round of applause and praise them." A round of applause rang out, Tong Yan smiled calmly, and Niu Xinsheng happily showed a mouthful of big white teeth. Wu Beijiang had a smile on his face, but his hands were clenched into fists.

The scores of various subjects have come out one after another, Tong Yan is the first in Chinese and mathematics, and the other subjects are a little behind, ranking second, Wu Beijiang is fourth, Ji Ning is seventh, and Li Fangfang and Wang Li are ranked more than ten. Everyone is very happy, Ji Ning is still trying to pry Tong Yan, and then take the big exam well and strive for the first. Tong Yan didn't care about this, but some people cared about it. Li Fangfang whispered to Tong Yan: "Sister Luo Xi is only fifth this time, I heard that my eyes are swollen from crying, you should be careful recently." Tong Yan nodded in response, raising her vigilance. But this time, Luo Ximei seemed unusually quiet, just working harder to read books and do questions.

A few days later, Principal Qian met Tong Yan and stopped her: "You did well in this exam, you work hard, come to me if you have any difficulties in life, and the school will definitely help you solve them." Tong Yan's heart warmed slightly: "There is no problem, I am doing well in school, thank you." ”

Principal Qian nodded with a smile, and asked her again: "Do you plan to take the university entrance examination in the future?" Tong Yan shook her head: "I want to find a job after that and support myself as soon as possible." Obviously, Tong Yan's answer was unexpected by Principal Qian: "Is it because of difficulties in life? Your current grades can win for outstanding students, and this time the reward is a lot, if you are admitted, I will go to the county to fight for you a little." Tong Yan looked at Principal Qian's thinner face and was genuinely moved. But he still refused. After seeing that there was no one around, Tong Yan lowered her voice and said, "Principal Qian, I am now making up lessons for the children of your leader's family," Principal Qian was stunned for a moment, and Tong Yan continued: "There will be a change soon, which will have an impact on the school and teachers, you, you are careful." After speaking, Principal Qian bowed slightly, turned his head and left. Principal Qian was stunned for a long time, his brows furrowed slightly. After both of them left, a figure came out of hiding and apparently overheard the conversation between Tong Yan and Principal Qian.

Wu Beijiang stayed to clean up, and when he was about to leave, Luo Ximei appeared, and when she saw Wu Beijiang, Luo Ximei's face turned red, and she glanced at Wu Beijiang, and lowered her head embarrassedly, and said shyly: "Classmate Wu, I have something I want to tell you." Wu Beijiang looked at Luo Ximei with a smile, and said gently: "What's the matter, do you need me to help you with anything?" Luo Ximei shook her head vigorously, but her heart was really moved. Luo Ximei told Wu Beijiang the original dialogue between Principal Qian and Tong Yan, and then said: "I didn't hear the latter paragraph too clearly, Tong Yan lowered her voice and said it, and I heard the words 'influence'." Luo Ximei glanced at Wu Beijiang: "I think Tong Yan is not qualified to select outstanding students at all, classmate Wu has done so many things for everyone in the class, you are a classmate who requires progress, you are qualified to select outstanding students." Wu Beijiang's smile deepened: "Classmate Luo Ximei, you really won the award, I just did what a class leader should do." As soon as Sister Luo Xi left, Wu Beijiang put away his smiling face, he has not had a good time at home recently, he is the eldest in the family, and there are several younger sisters below, and his parents have been having a headache for the tuition fees for the next semester these days. If you can get a scholarship, then the problem of tuition fees will be solved. So, he had to get a scholarship.

Tong Yan also had a headache. Her headache was that it was too cold, and the classroom was like an ice cellar, and the lunch had to be put in the boiler room to be warmed, otherwise there would be no way to eat. The boiler room was not far from the classroom, but it was wet and dirty because of the snow on the ground and the big guys stepping back and forth. They wore cloth shoes, and after walking a few steps, their shoes got wet, and most people had frostbite on their feet. Ji Ning offered her to get the lunch box because she had a pair of rubber shoes on her feet. Holding the warm lunch box, Tong Yan enjoyed it and exhaled a long breath: "It's so comfortable!" Several people were amused by Tong Yan's appearance. Ji Ning put his hand in front of Tong Yan's eyes, revealing ten fingers that were red from the cold, and complained: "Look, my hands are all frostbitten, and your hands are slippery." Next time, it's time for you to get your lunch box. ”

"Me too, me too. Wang Li also stretched out her hand and echoed Ji Ning's words. Sure enough, several girls had varying degrees of frostbite on their hands. The reason is simple, they have to work at home, wash clothes, wash dishes, and of course use cold water. Tong Yan doesn't need it, wash clothes and quilts directly in the washing machine. The washing machine is the one in the barbershop, and even the dishes are washed with hot water. Tong Yan is extremely glad that the water and electricity supply has been maintained in the space. Goldfinger is very powerful!

Tong Yan took out a box of clam oil from her pocket and slapped it on Ji Ning's hand. A few girls were happy, and they were not welcome, so they took it and used it. Tong Yan was about to eat, when she saw Wu Beijiang standing on the podium and put away her old smile: "Students, I want to tell you something today, we all know that due to the floods this summer, there has been no harvest in several places near us! Those peasant brothers who are farming are hungry, and the workers in those factories are hungry, but we are sitting in the classroom and enjoying the fruits of their labor, I feel very ashamed. Tong Yan looked at him with a distressed expression on his face and closed the lid of the lunch box. After glancing at everyone, Wu Beijiang continued: "We can't sit here in peace, we have to do our best to help those people who are still struggling on the hunger line, so I propose," Wu Beijiang raised his voice, waved his right hand, and said impassionedly: "From today onwards, each of us will save a mouthful of grain to support our peasant brothers and our worker brothers." Would you like to?"

There was silence in the classroom, and some people dropped their chopsticks on the floor. Everyone looked at Wu Beijiang in a daze. Wu Beijiang's face was a little unsightly. Finally, someone stood up: "I support Wu Beijiang's proposal, and I am willing to save a mouthful of food." "The person who spoke was none other than Sister Rosie. Tong Yan scolded secretly, embarrassed.

With Luo Ximei's beginning, the deadlock was broken, and Wu Beijiang's face looked better. Someone stood up and asked: "Classmate Wu, your method doesn't work, look at it, these individuals in our class bring different food, there are nests, corn paste, and vegetable dumplings." If this is a mouthful for one person, tsk, and when it is sent to the farmer brothers, it will not be rancid. Besides, how to give this food and to whom it is given are all problems. Have you thought about it?" Wu Beijiang was stunned when asked, and he couldn't say clearly for a while. After holding it for a long time, he held back a sentence: "Just take the cornmeal as the standard, let's save a handful of cornmeal per person every day, more than 30 people, save a month, it's a lot." ”

"Then even if you save ten catties a month, where will you send these ten catties of food? Send them to the disaster-stricken places? Will these catties of food be enough for the travel expenses?" As soon as he finished speaking, the class erupted in laughter.

Wu Beijiang was trembling with anger, and just wanted to say something, the man said again: "Don't say that my thinking is not progressive, I didn't say that I don't support your proposal, I just think your idea is not good, understand?" After speaking, he sat down and looked at Wu Beijiang with a provocative expression. It was Qi Dajun who spoke, and Qi Dajun had long seen that Wu Beijiang was not pleasing to the eye, and after holding it for a long time, he finally found an opportunity.