Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

After thinking about it all night, the educated youth finished their work early the next morning and went to the brigade together to find the brigade leader and secretary.

"Captain, Secretary, we have something to report."

As soon as they entered the door, the leader Gu Lin stated his demands directly.

"Oh? What's up, you educated youth? Come, sit down and talk, don't stand. Are you in trouble?"

The team leader and his men actually had a good impression of these educated youth. Ever since Wang Xiaomei's passing, the village's view of them had subtly changed. They were all good kids. Although a few had some ulterior motives, they were harmless. They weren't causing such a turmoil in the village as the educated youth in other places.

Gu Lin: "Captain, we educated youth came to the countryside to support rural construction and receive re-education from the poor and lower-middle peasants, but we haven't played a very good role. Yesterday, we heard about Lin Yu's story and did some reflection."

The team leader and the secretary smiled at each other and said, "Oh? What have you reflected on? Tell me about it."

Gu Lin: "We were all educated youth. We learned a lot in school. For example, Comrade Cai Xinguo studied something related to mechanics."

The captain smoked a cigarette and asked calmly in the smoke: "So?"

Cai Xinguo said, "Captain, I can repair tractors for the team and even modify them. Our village still relies heavily on manual threshing and sowing. I can improve it, mechanize it, and optimize its performance."

The team leader stared at Cai Xinguo for a while and said, "The tractors and machinery don't just belong to Team One. If you want to improve them, you need Team Three's approval. Just talking won't do. Let me put it this way. Team One's tractor had a problem yesterday, and the team leader is looking for someone to repair it. I'll introduce you. If you can convince them, we'll give you all the tractors in the team from now on, and I'll support you if you want to modify them."

The secretary tugged at the captain's sleeve and whispered, "You really agree! What if something goes wrong with the modification? How will you explain it?"

"It's rare for educated youth to want to make contributions, so we should trust these young people. Besides, after spending two years with them, we already know what they are like. Besides, if we hadn't met a good leader, would you and I have been able to get promoted in the army?"

"Okay, let's check them out."

Although these words were spoken in a low voice, the educated youth actually heard them. They immediately felt warm in their hearts and their eyes felt a little sore.

"Captain, we will definitely let you see the results."

"Okay, you have ambition, but what about the others?"

Mo Yuwei stepped forward and said, "Team Leader, before going to the countryside, I knew a little bit about nursing at home, so being a nurse was no problem for me. I can also grow some simple medicinal herbs. I heard Comrade Lin had this idea, and if the team agrees, I can help with the planting."

"Captain, I think our village's school education can be improved. We are short of teachers, and we educated youth can become teachers. Otherwise, our culture will be wasted."

"Also, I have some knowledge of agriculture and am very familiar with pests and diseases. Captain, we can promote scientific planting."

"Captain..."

Wow, this question was incredible. These young people were all genuine talent. Dalin Village had found a treasure. The real troublemaker, Wang Xiaomei, had been sent back, and the rest were ambitious young people. Aside from two or three who were too young to receive much education, they were all honest children who could endure hardships.

"Okay, okay, then we'll organize an exam and choose two people who pass to become teachers. This will also relieve some of the pressure on Teacher Wen. Mo Zhiqing, you can go to the health center to help out after the busy farming season. I'll just talk to Lin Yu, and if he agrees, you can stay. Jiang Zhiqing, you're good at dealing with pests and diseases, so I'll leave this to you."

"Thank you Captain!"

Having been given permission and the opportunity to express themselves, the educated youth were more excited than ever.

At this time, Lin Yu was in the commune health center listening to Doctor Li explain the situation to him.

"Xiao Lin, your Senior Brother Zheng said they've approved the seedlings and agreed to give you some, thanks to the article you wrote. However, the astragalus and licorice you want to plant are both suitable for planting in March and April. It's getting cold now, and winter is coming soon, so the seedlings you want won't be given to you until then. I heard they're cultivated by them, and if you can really take care of them, maybe your idea can actually come true."

"Thank you, Doctor Li. This is really good news for me. I'm sorry for your concern."

"I've taken the trouble, but if your article hadn't caught the attention of the higher-ups, there would probably be more trouble. Your own efforts are also very important. Okay, putting that aside, since you're here this time, bring the medicine back with you. Take advantage of the slack season to visit the people more often, spread health knowledge, and raise their awareness. The sanitary environment still needs improvement, so don't be shy about seeking medical treatment."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

"Okay, it's getting late, I won't keep you here any longer, go back, and be careful on the road."

Lin Yu left the clinic with the medicines, found a secluded corner, put the things in his treasure bag, and walked around the commune.

He went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some canned food and some fabric to take back to his family. His mother hadn't had new clothes in years, and his father's pants were patched up like crazy. They were talking about working, but there was no need to make new clothes. It was getting cold, so it would be better to make new cotton-padded clothes.

With the tickets in hand, Lin Yu naturally wanted to buy some cloth and cotton to take home. Homemade clothes are also very comfortable. The key is that Lin Yu's hands are itching to embroider himself. Although he can't embroider any flowers, he can always embroider a five-pointed star, a wheat ear, or a text that suits the times.

That's right, he planned to make clothes for his parents himself, and at the same time satisfy his urge to embroider.

As for shoes, Lin Yu looked at them but didn't buy any. He wanted to wear the shoes with thousand-layer soles made by his mother. He could also learn how to mend the soles of shoes from his mother when he returned.

Since there was nothing else he needed, Lin Yu rode his bike back to Dalin Village.

When the sun was about to set, Lin Yu just arrived at the village entrance, and the team leader told him that Mo Yuwei would come to work as a nurse assistant for him in the future, helping to grow medicinal herbs, and also delivering medicine and doing miscellaneous tasks.

After asking around, Lin Yu finally understood the changes in the educated youth. It seemed they had all found their own path to shine in the countryside. This was good; they didn't mess around and focused on their careers, which was what educated youth should do. He agreed without objection.

Lin Yu returned home and took out the cans first. Then, while waiting for the end of work, he took his parents to start measuring the size.

"I said, what are you doing, kid?"

"Mom, I'm taking your measurements."

"Hey? You're not going to grab some fabric, are you?"

"Dad, you guessed it, then guess what color they are?"

"Tsk! You're still playing guessing games at your age. It's either blue or green by now."

"Hey, it's getting cold, and we still have cotton at home. I think I'll just make you and mom some cotton-padded clothes. Dad, your pants are all patched up, so you might as well make a new pair. The New Year is coming in a few months, so at least you can wear new clothes. Besides, after the New Year, it will be the 1970s. We're moving from the 1960s to the 1970s, so it's time to wear nice clothes."

Father Lin knocked on Lin Yu's head and said, "You're the only one with so many crooked ideas. As long as the clothes are wearable, it's fine. You can mend them for another three years. Why should you care about those things when you work in the fields? You know how to live a simple and frugal life? We should never forget our roots, no matter what era we live in. But what color fabric did you give Dad?"

Lin Yu twitched his lips. He had said it seriously before, so the last sentence must be the key point.

"A grey shirt and black pants. I gave the blue one to my mom. And the army green one."

"Why are you pulling so much cloth?"

"Not much, just right. Dad, come here and measure it."

Lin's mother looked at the fabric and asked, "I'll make it when I have time. I don't know if the dam will be repaired this winter."

"Mom, I'll make the clothes. You and Dad can just wait and wear them.

"How come I didn't know you could make clothes? Don't you still have to make visits and deliver medicine? Do you have time?"

"Oh, please believe me. I have watched you make clothes since I was a child, and I learned it secretly. Just let me try it once. I just want you and dad to wear the clothes I made by myself." Lin Yu, a big boy, pulled Lin's mother's arm and shook it.

"You little brat, you're always thinking and doing things. I wonder what you've learned hiding in your room? You're acting mysterious all day long. Okay, your mother and I are waiting to see how filial you are."

"Okay, by the way, Mom, can you make me a few pairs of cotton shoes with thousand-layer soles, one pair for you and one for Dad? I want to wear them too."

"I know, I know."

With that, Father Lin pulled Mother Lin into the house. His son's behavior just now was a bit irritating. As a father, he needed his wife's comfort.

"Why don't you let your son do it? If he cuts it badly it will be a waste. We only have so much fabric and it costs a lot of money!"

"What else can I do? If he doesn't agree, that would be a real bummer. It's rare for a brat to be so interested. I don't understand why he's so interested in making clothes, but there are male tailors out there. Why don't you just keep an eye on him?"

"Okay! Then we'll just wait. Help me make some paste tomorrow. Make three pairs of shoes, but don't make more than that."

"to make."