My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 755 The Incident at Yangtougou

"Boss Sun, how did Wu Ni'er find her way to your place?"

Wang Lixian was somewhat surprised. Wu Ni'er was a very strong-willed girl. Logically speaking, she wouldn't have gone to find Sun Yanhong and Chen Ling after learning that they had opened a shop together.

Sun Yanhong clicked her tongue: "I don't know how she found me. You know what kind of temper your daughter has. She had such a big fight with your Sannier before, so she definitely wouldn't look for Boming, her third brother-in-law."

After they found me, they told me not to tell you yet, but nowadays, young women out in the world are easily fooled if they are not careful.

I think I should tell you in person.

If you have no objections, I'll arrange a job for her when I get back.

If you have any objections, I'll ask a friend to keep an eye on her and see what's suitable for her to do.

That makes sense. Wang Lixian could only sigh, "Sigh, this girl, can't she just focus on her studies? She finally got into university, and instead of studying hard, she doesn't study properly. The family isn't in a hurry for her to earn money, and we can afford the tuition..."

How about this, Mr. Sun? Ask her if she'd like to work in your shop. Just say that you and Fugui aren't partners, you're the boss, and Fugui doesn't handle anything.

She works in your shop, so she's not earning money from her rich uncle, is that alright?

Wu Nier was the most promising and sensible child in Wang Lixian's family, and Wang Lixian couldn't bear to speak harshly to her.

They also couldn't bear to hurt their child's self-esteem.

Sun Yanhong replied, "Okay, I'll say that when I get back. I'll let her stay at the store in the provincial capital. I'll just say that the stores in the city are where the real money is distributed..."

Chen Ling interrupted her: "Brother Xian, I do know a little about Wu Ni'er's situation. Don't overthink it. Wu Ni'er probably didn't get a scholarship this year, so she won't be able to get free tuition next year. That's why she's in a hurry to find a place to work to save money for her family."

Wang Lixian was distressed upon hearing this: "Now that you mention it, I understand. This girl's strong will must be because of this..."

Liu Ni'er also chimed in, "Fifth Sister is really something. So what if she didn't get the scholarship? It's not a big deal. She even went to work behind the family's back. She knows how angry Third Sister made Mother when she secretly went out to work before."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling slapped him on the back of the head: "Stop causing trouble, kid."

He then said to Wang Lixian, "It's nothing, don't worry. Uncle Zhao is right here. Ask him what kind of work the school has, and let Wu Ni stay at school to do part-time work while staying in the dormitory. That should be fine."

Uncle Zhao doesn't know anyone, but there's Uncle Zhong. If Uncle Zhong can't do it, there's Professor Han and Teacher He. We can always ask around.

We feel at ease knowing they're at school.

Also, ask someone to inquire about the scholarship. We have no problem with fairness and impartiality, but if there are any issues with unfairness...

I believe this can be resolved.

Sun Yanhong also said, "Fugui's idea is good. He knows either great professors or great writers... I was just thinking of suggesting that Wu Ni'er could also go to see President Liang."

Mr. Liang was naturally referring to Liang Yuemin.

Wang Lixian felt reassured by what the two said.

He panicked when he heard that Wu Ni'er was also thinking about working to earn money; concern made him lose his composure.

She was afraid that her simple-minded daughter, who only knew how to study and take exams, would suffer outside.

"What are you saying? Fugui, aren't you going to eat yet? Your aunt and I didn't cook lunch." Zhao Yubao and his wife came down the slope, having changed into clean clothes, and were preparing to go to Chen Ling's house for lunch.

Chen Ling then explained the situation.

The old man patted his chest and said, "This is simple. I'll just ask one of my students. Lixian, you don't need to worry about it. Leave it to us."

Wang Lixian, however, was a little embarrassed and said, "I also want this girl to get some experience, but she's still young."

"Oh, let's train at school first, and then Fugui will arrange for you to work with that Liang kid to sell instant noodles for a while. Go with him to the market, meet all kinds of people, that's the best way to train yourself."

"They're all acquaintances, so you can relax, right?"

Zhao Yubao patted Wang Lixian on the shoulder to reassure him.

These days, college graduates are still quite valuable, and their academic qualifications are impressive enough. After learning about Wang Lixian's family situation and Wu Ni'er's temperament, Zhao Yubao still valued this little girl highly.

"Sixth Sister, don't just think about playing every day. You should study hard too. You'll be in third grade soon. If you can get into university like your fifth sister, Grandpa Zhao will arrange a job for you. You can choose between Beijing or Shanghai."

You can go abroad if you want.

Liu Ni'er hid behind Chen Ling and teased the puppy. Hearing this, she hugged the dog's neck and said with a grin, "I don't want to go anywhere. I just want to be like Uncle Fugui and make a lot of money in the village."

"You, you're finished..."

Zhao Yubao was so angry that he glared and puffed out his beard. "If you want to learn from your Uncle Fugui, you have to study hard. Look at your Uncle Fugui's cartoons. They are all adapted from stories written by your Uncle Fugui."

In addition, your Uncle Fugui also writes children's stories and scientific research papers.

You don't study hard, you're uncultured, you can't even write anything, yet you want to make a lot of money like your Uncle Fugui?

This is just a bachelor dreaming of getting married—he's only thinking good things.

Liu Nier lowered her head, looking distressed.

He also longed for a life like Uncle Fugui, where he could play every day and make a lot of money, but he genuinely disliked studying.

Wang Lixian glanced at the kid and said, "Ignore him. If he wants to learn, he can learn; if he doesn't, then forget it."

This kid is nothing like him; his temperament and appearance are exactly like his deceased father's. And he's just as stupid.

Wang Lixian's claim that his son is stupid is not without basis.

Just like Wang Zhenzhen, she also loves to play, but the little girl has never neglected her studies.

Xizi is the same; she plays with everyone every day and never falls behind in her studies.

Therefore, learning cannot be taught by discipline alone.

I've told you a thousand times, ten thousand times, but you still can't learn it. What can I do?
Some people just can't seem to absorb things into their brains; there's nothing you can do about it.

"Haha, look what you've said about my sixth daughter."

Chen Ling chuckled and ruffled Liu Ni'er's hair: "Alright, what are you worried about? Just play as much as you want, kid. It's fine if you don't go to school anymore. Uncle will make you an apprentice to that guy surnamed Donkey and let him support you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ni'er immediately pouted: "Brother Qi'an is even more of a spendthrift. He's not even as good as me. We all know how to make money, but he only knows how to squander money everywhere. We've earned several hundred dollars from the birds we caught."

Zhao Yubao laughed at this and said to Chen Ling, "This child is still young. Let's nurture him slowly. I think all the children in your village are lively and cute, and they all have great potential. After the school is expanded, we will find some good teachers to teach them."

Chen Ling hummed in agreement: "We'll talk about the future later. Anyway, once all the other kids around them go to school, they won't be able to stop learning."

Like children in later generations, who, regardless of their academic performance, have access to a school.

That way, I won't end up either aimlessly drifting through the village or aimlessly drifting through society.

……

After lunch and seeing Sun Yanhong off, Chen Ling, Zhao Yubao, and Old Wu took a stroll around the village primary school.

Regarding school matters, with donations from friends in Hong Kong and Taiwan, the leaders have become very proactive.

I've been busy with publicity lately. Something worth promoting should be featured on all the major TV stations and newspapers.

Even CCTV gave it a special report.

The TV crew filmed so much last time they came, they're probably putting in a lot of effort now, editing it all up, and then launching a massive publicity campaign.

Chen Ling and his friends wandered around the school.

Chen Ling mainly accompanied Zhao Yubao, and also listened to the suggestions of Wu Lao and others, and looked at the courses and subjects on the island.

Zhao Yubao didn't particularly like people like Zheng Shaoqiu, but he was very friendly to Wu Lao and others.

We had a brief discussion.

Zhao Yubao clearly cares a lot about the education of the children in the village.

The old man has now decided to settle down in Chenwangzhuang. He is living a comfortable life, but his son is not around, and he doesn't have any of his own children. So he is thinking of improving the village school so that he can bring his grandson and granddaughter over to study with him.

When people get old, all they want is to enjoy the company of their grandchildren and the simple pleasures of family life.

As they strolled around the school, the little kids in the classroom, including Liu Nier, excitedly winked at Chen Ling when they saw him.

The little kids were quite excited to see their Uncle Fugui in the classroom.

Chen Ling doesn't often come to the school, and she certainly doesn't come in when the kids are in class.

This is a rare sight today.

The teachers all came out, thinking something had happened to them.

The principal of the village primary school is from the county, but he never shows his face all year round.

Teacher Tao Shengyu from Taoshugou is usually in charge.

The old lady came out and chatted with them for a bit. After learning what had happened, she brought them chairs and they sat around the stove in the corridor.

In the mountains, the smaller the village, the more it exhibits two extremes.

Either the entire village is full of scoundrels, or the entire village has a very good reputation and is full of kind and benevolent people.

Taoshugou belongs to the former category, and most of the people there are not very good. However, Teacher Tao Shengyu is an exception, and the old lady doesn't like to meddle in other people's business.

After realizing that he couldn't control what Chen Ling and the others were going through, he just kept praising them, saying it was a great thing, and then he served them tea and water.

I won't say anything else; this is fine as it is.

"Fugui, I have something to tell you. I just came back from the countryside. There were wolves in Yangtougou last night. Taking advantage of the thick fog, those wolves dragged away several sheep belonging to a family in Yangtougou..."

This wolf definitely won't be gone just once; I reckon it'll have to go again tonight.

When we came back from the village slaughterhouse, we heard from the villagers there that they wanted to ask you to come and help out!

While Chen Ling and the others were drinking tea and chatting, Chen Jiang, the eldest son of the old man, pushed his cart in.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling and the others were not immediately aware of what was happening.

"What's going on? If a pack of wolves has entered the village and is harming the livestock, then drive them away quickly! Don't they have guns in their village? If they don't have guns, go to the township and call the police station! They live so close to the township... why are they coming all this way to find Fugui?"

(End of this chapter)