50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 79 The Coolest Kindergarten in History
Squad Leader Luo looked at his watch and said, "It's almost time. Let's go to the principal's office and wait for a while."

The two returned to the office and waited outside the door for less than 10 minutes before Principal Wang returned from the teaching area.

The headmaster was surprised when he saw Sun Zhiwei: "Comrade Sun Zhiwei, what's wrong? Is there anything you didn't finish this morning?"

"Everything is done, principal. I have nothing to do this afternoon, so I thought I might as well come over and get familiar with the campus."

"Well, it's a good habit to be prepared before officially going to work and to scout before killing the enemy."

This metaphor almost made Sun Zhiwei break out in a cold sweat. Could it be that Director Wang just came back from the battlefield?
At this time, squad leader Luo on the side said, "Captain, Xiao Sun and I have known each other for a few years. He asked me to show him around the park. I have already changed shifts."

"Okay, then you guys go ahead. Xiao Luo, take Xiao Sun to get familiar with the place. Our place is quite big. It used to be a royal garden, so the scenery is beautiful."

"Yes, Principal, I will familiarize myself with the campus."

After saying goodbye to the principal, monitor Luo started to take Sun Zhiwei around the campus. Sun Zhiwei took the opportunity to ask monitor Luo about the principal's past.

"I used to be in an area behind enemy lines with Director Wang. At that time, Director Wang led a battalion to fight against the enemy. We all used to call her Captain Wang."

"The captain had a habit of conducting thorough reconnaissance before any action. As a result, every action was well-targeted and never missed. The enemy was terrified of her and called her 'the living devil.'"

Only then did he understand why Director Wang always spoke with a special tone.

Following Monitor Luo, we walked past the principal's office and the first thing we saw was the large classroom, where a lot of effort had been put into its renovation.

In addition to regular classrooms, there are also dance studios, art studios, music studios, and piano rooms. Next to the classrooms are the teacher's office and preparation room.

The next room over is the infirmary, which has several rooms and is more like a small clinic.

"There are several doctors here, both Chinese and Western medicine practitioners. The most skilled Western medicine practitioner is a small-time doctor."

Speaking of this, Team Leader Luo was obviously unhappy. He used to be good at picking up small things, but now he has to be polite to a small thing. He has not yet completely turned around this corner.

In addition to attending to any injuries, the doctors also regularly check up on the babies and are responsible for diagnosing and treating new babies.

"Their level is quite good. I remember a child who came two years ago was suffering from seven diseases and recovered in less than half a year."

"All the medicines here are directly obtained from the army. We have all the medicines that are not available outside."

Sun Zhiwei saw that the classrooms formed a semicircle with a large playground in the middle. The playground was surrounded by century-old trees. This was the main place for children to engage in outdoor activities.

Go around the teaching area and the cafeteria is behind it.

"The canteen now provides children with meat, eggs and milk every day, most of which are produced by us."

"Did you produce it yourself?"

"Yes, when we first built the park, our comrades from the grasslands donated hundreds of cattle and sheep. Director Lin then built a breeding farm, and since then, the children have never lacked meat and milk."

At this time, several comrades dressed as chefs came out of the cafeteria, carrying baskets of fruits, including grapes, watermelons, peaches and other varieties.

"Master Shi, go and cut fruit for the children." Team leader Luo greeted the master who was leading the team.

"Hey, some new grapes arrived today. Let the kids try them. They're very sweet. I'll send them over to the security department later."

"We are not in a hurry. Let's take care of the children and teachers first."

"By the way, this is the new teacher, Mr. Sun. She's a top student at Beijing Normal University. Mr. Sun, this is Chef Shi, his family has been famous chefs for generations." "Hello, Mr. Sun." "Thank you for your hard work, Chef Shi."

"It's not hard, it's all for the children. Teacher Sun, I have something in my hand, so I won't shake your hand. There's braised pork in the cafeteria tonight, remember to eat it."

"Thank you, you go ahead."

After saying goodbye to Master Shi, the two continued to move forward.

Squad Leader Luo continued, "Among the fruits you saw just now, the pears and peaches were picked from our own orchard, the grapes were sent from a farm in the suburbs, and the watermelons were bought from the market."

"We have an orchard here?"

"Of course, there are hundreds of fruit trees planted right next to the lake."

"Let's go further south and we'll reach the responsibility fields. Each class here has a piece of responsibility field, and all the vegetables grown there are supplied to the cafeteria."

"Next to the responsibility field is the rabbit pen. There are dozens of rabbits here. Rabbits grow fast. I ate a batch in the winter. Now, only half a year later, the number has doubled."

"Wow, I finally understand why our place is so big. We have farmland, orchards, and livestock farms. We can be self-sufficient in many things."

“It’s not just about being self-sufficient~”

After hearing what he said, Sun Zhiwei thought quickly and replied, "These places are both supply bases and learning bases."

"Children can learn about the origins of vegetables and fruits by seeing the real thing, and it can also improve their ability to work, so they won't become playboys."

Squad Leader Luo clapped his hands and exclaimed, "You're truly worthy of being a top student from Beijing Normal University. You get things right the first time."

"We have labor classes in our kindergarten. Every week, teachers take the children to the fields to learn how to weed and catch insects, or to the orchard to loosen the soil and water the crops, or to the farm to feed the animals."

"Through these labors within their capabilities, the children not only learn knowledge but also exercise their bodies, achieving multiple goals at one stroke."

"What a clever idea! Was this designed by the old headmaster?"

"Yes, it was the old principal who laid the foundation. After she left, we continued to build on it and eventually we have the situation we have today."

"That's really amazing. If I have the chance in the future, I must meet this Lao Lingdao." Someone who can achieve this level without foresight or golden fingers is truly amazing.

"If there's a chance, Principal Lin will go to the North Country to study and will be back in a few years. I'll introduce you to him then."

"Thank you in advance."

"Hey, how do you thank me? Don't just say it with your mouth."

"That's not possible. Find some time to go to my yard for a drink. It's on Wenjin Street, just a few steps away."

"That's settled. I'll wait for your arrangements. Let's go. We still have the children's dormitories to see, and the rest are just old buildings."

The collective dormitory for the children is in the middle of the park for safety reasons. At the back is the dormitory for the security department, which occupies the old house of the original "Xiancantan".

Passing through the old houses of Xiancantan, the two arrived at the shore of the North Sea west of the kindergarten.

(End of this chapter)