Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Mi Xiaonan replied, "Teacher Song, I was admitted to a normal university and am now working as a volunteer teacher in western China. Liu Yibang was selected by the central government to gain experience at the grassroots level. The primary school I work at is in the village where he serves as the village party secretary!"

Teacher Song was even happier when she heard this: "Good boy, you and Yibang are truly a match made in heaven. We are both people who combine knowledge and action! Come on, sit down and tell me about teaching! Yibang, the kettle and tea are over there, make some for yourself!"

Liu Yibang smiled and replied, "Then let's try Teacher Song's good tea today!"

Teacher Song smiled and said, "I buy any tea from the supermarket. I think good, bad, and ordinary tea are all the same. There's not much difference! Xiaomi, tell me about it!"

Mi Xiaonan talked about the school she chose to teach in, the difficulties she encountered when she first arrived at the teaching location, and how she overcame them. She didn't go into detail, but when it came to the teaching process and her understanding of the children, she spoke eloquently.

In her eyes, every child is good and has advantages.

Looking at the students before her, Teacher Song understood the true meaning of education: teaching everyone. People vary greatly in intelligence, so for bright and intelligent children, we can encourage them to study hard and strive to go to higher education institutions.

As for students with average qualifications, we can encourage them to work hard, and sometimes hard work can produce good results;

Of course, for some students with mediocre qualifications, we can teach them the principles of life, so that when they encounter confusion in their future lives, they can remember the teacher’s teachings and find new directions.

Liu Yibang made tea and poured a cup for Teacher Song and Mi Xiaonan.

He sat beside her and listened attentively to Mi Xiaonan's talk about the difficulties of volunteer teaching. In the past, Mi Xiaonan only talked about interesting things and never mentioned the hardships of volunteer teaching, but now that she met Teacher Song, she confided in her teacher without reservation.

Teacher Song held Mi Xiaonan's hand tightly, his eyes becoming more kind. "Good boy, you are amazing. I am proud of you. If it were me, I might not be able to do this. I have some connections in Shenzhen. Things are changing quickly here. I will contact the libraries of various universities. If there are any books that need to be processed, I will try to collect them and send them to you."

Mi Xiaonan said gratefully, "Teacher Song, thank you. Books are the most important tools for learning. Children are still young and cannot travel far, but books can take them to all parts of the world. For example, among the books my grandparents collected for me, there is a world map."

"I pointed at the map and told them about the various countries, their languages, cuisines, customs, both their strengths and weaknesses. The children's eyes followed my pointer as they moved across the map, and then they imagined it in their minds, enriching their knowledge and encouraging them to look forward and upward."

Teacher Song listened carefully until half past ten, still reluctant to let Mi Xiaonan leave.

Mi Xiaonan said softly, "Teacher Song, I have a student who, after Yibang contacted a charity fund, was able to come to Shenzhen City Hospital for treatment. I want to go see her. I'll come to pay New Year's greetings after the New Year and then talk to you in detail."

Teacher Song smiled, expressing his understanding, and then looked at Liu Yibang: "When Doctor Song came back, he told me that Yibang was going to bring guests over, and he also said there was a surprise. This surprise is so big that it will make me happy for a long time. Now you go visit the students, and come to my house for lunch at noon."

Liu Yibang quickly refused: "Teacher Song, please stop working. After visiting the students, we still have to go to Sifang Island. After the New Year, we will treat you to a meal."

Teacher Song beamed. "Okay, since you have plans, I won't stay any longer. Seeing that you share the same ideals and have a stable relationship, I naturally hope that you can marry and live happily ever after. Although you are in a free relationship, our local customs still apply. As a teacher, I'll shamelessly offer to act as your matchmaker, okay?"

Liu Yibang and Mi Xiaonan were stunned for a moment, then Liu Yibang smiled and said, "That's what I wish for. I'll have to trouble Teacher Song to arrange the engagement."

Mi Xiaonan also smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher. With you here, I can be considered to have family in Shenzhen."

Teacher Song patted Mi Xiaonan's hand proudly and said, "Of course. If Yibang bullies you in the future, I will teach him a lesson for you."

Teacher Song was in a very good mood after sending Mi Xiaonan and Liu Yibang away. She felt that being a teacher in this life was particularly fulfilling - her students were influenced by her and also became teachers.

When Liu Yibang and Mi Xiaonan arrived at the hospital, Ma Xiaoling was eating pastries and listening to songs on the radio.

Hearing a knock on the door, Ma Dasao stood up and opened it: "Mayor Xiao Liu, hey, Teacher Mi, why are you here?"

Mi Xiaonan explained, "My hometown is in Guangzhou. When I learned that Xiaoling came here for treatment, I kept thinking about her and took the train to come and see her."

Ma Xiaoling heard Teacher Mi's voice and grinned: "Teacher Mi, I'm here! I can have the surgery the day after tomorrow. When I recover, I can sing again."

Mi Xiaonan encouraged: "Then the teacher will play the piano accompaniment for Xiaoling!"

"Thank you, Teacher Mi!" Ma Xiaoling was very happy. She was particularly delighted to see someone familiar.

When Mrs. Ma saw Teacher Mi coming, she was very grateful. She knew that the teacher's encouragement was more useful than a hundred words of her own.

While Ma Dasao was out, Ma Xiaoling asked cautiously, "Teacher Mi, I have surgery the day after tomorrow morning. Can you come over?"

Mi Xiaonan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and smiled, "Okay, the teacher and your parents will take you to the operating room together, and will also wait outside for you to come out after the operation is successful."

Ma Xiaoling smiled softly, her expression serene. "Thank you, Teacher. I have one more thing to ask of you. If...if my surgery fails, I'd like to ask Teacher Mi to comfort my mother and tell my parents how much I love them and how happy I am to be their daughter. Tell them to be brave and move forward, live a good life, and not worry about me. When I die, burn me to ashes and bury me on the slope across from the school covered with foxtail grass. That way, I can hear the sound of students reading and singing, and see my classmates playing football, running, and having fun."

Listening to Ma Xiaoling's words, Liu Yibang's eyes became moist and he looked out the window silently.

Mi Xiaonan held back her tears: "Xiaoling, everything will be fine."

Ma Xiaoling comforted Mi Xiaonan instead: "Teacher Mi, don't cry. Since I can't exercise, I often read books and understand a lot of things. I have thought deeply about these words, but I can't tell my parents because I'm afraid they will be sad. Teacher, can you help me convey them?"

Mi Xiaonan nodded: "Yes, but the teacher hopes to see Xiaoling again in the classroom next year."

Ma Xiaoling smiled: "I will work hard!"

Everyone in the ward was in a low mood, and perhaps the only one who felt relieved was Ma Xiaoling.

Mi Xiaonan secretly stuffed a red envelope containing one thousand yuan under Ma Xiaoling's pillow, and then left the ward with Liu Yibang.

When they got outside, Mi Xiaonan hugged Liu Yibang tightly and started crying.