Transmigrating to Book 50, others hoard rice, I hoard money

Chapter 235: Do you believe the teacher’s coaxing of the children?

At the end of June, Dawa and Zhou Jiaguang graduated from elementary school.

In order to establish a new labor atmosphere and labor perspective and better train revolutionary successors, the two, at the call of the government and school, need to go to a suburban farm to participate in agricultural production for two months.

When they arrived at the farm, there were no adults to supervise them and they didn't have to do housework. Da Wa and Zhou Jiaguang were a little excited and packed their luggage quickly.

Children who have never suffered hardship always think that life outside is better than home.

As someone who had experienced this, Zhou Rong knew what the two men were thinking. He told them to protect themselves and not do anything dangerous, and he didn't say anything else.

Zhou's mother was worried that the two would not be used to being outside or would be bullied, so she repeatedly told them to stay together at all times, not to get separated, and not to fight with others. She also gave them a can of fried peanuts, and a few cans of crispy radishes and marinated fish cubes.

The eldest child complained that the luggage was a bit heavy and didn't want to take it: "Grandma, the farm provides food, drink and accommodation. The teacher said we have everything. Let's leave these foods at home."

Zhou's mother: "You believe what the teacher said to comfort the children?! Are the conditions on the farm really that good? Do you still need to work there?

Listen to grandma and carry all these things with you. If you think they are too heavy now, you will think they are too little when you eat them. If you don’t want to carry them, let your uncle carry them.”

Zhou Jiaguang: "...Mom, even if I'm not your child, you've raised me for more than ten years, so you should have some feelings for me, right? Can you please stop treating me like a cow?"

Zhou's mother smiled sadly and helplessly, and stuffed the backpack filled with food to Zhou Jiaguang: "Go and take a look at the old oxen working in the village, are they as comfortable as you?

Stop talking nonsense, take your things with you, it's not like home outside, don't interrupt others casually, take good care of the eldest child, if there is anything, report it to the teacher in time, don't be stupid and take the lead, remember?"

Zhou Jiaguang held his backpack and said sullenly, "I'll remember it."

The two of them went to meet up with their teachers and classmates with excitement.

After walking for a day, we arrived at the farm. We thought we could have fun everywhere and the living place would be clean and bright. But it turned out that boys and girls each lived in a thatched hut surrounded by bamboo, and everyone slept on a large bunk bed.

Zhou Jiaguang and Da Wa made their beds in disappointment, sighing repeatedly, imagining that even if the place they lived in was not good, the food should be a little better, right? !

We had stir-fried cabbage and pickled radish for dinner.

Looking at the cabbage with only a few oily seeds on it and the pickled radishes that they were tired of eating at home, Zhou Jiaguang and Dawa both felt that there was a huge gap between dreams and reality.

When they were sleeping, mosquitoes kept buzzing in their ears, making it impossible for them to sleep. For the first time, they missed home...

The next morning, the teacher gave everyone a sickle and asked everyone to harvest rice.

In the first few days, everyone worked very hard with great enthusiasm and the teacher's encouraging words.

A week later, like a deflated ball, the initial "lofty ambitions" no longer existed. What Zhou Jiaguang and Dawa looked forward to most every day was the whistle for the end of work so that they could be the first to rush to the canteen to get their meals.

The food that Zhou's mother brought had long been eaten.

The food in the cafeteria was not very oily. Although they felt full during the meal, they soon felt hungry again. The mosquitoes were making it impossible to sleep, so Zhou Jiaguang and Dawa simply sat down and chatted and had a "snack" for themselves.

When the roommates saw it, they wanted to try some. They were both loyal people, so after trying them all, the little food that Zhou's mother brought was gone...

Looking at the endless rice fields and then glancing at the blisters on his palms, Zhou Jiaguang suddenly felt that he was so happy at home.

Although he had to cook every day, he ate well, lived well, and his hands didn't get blisters like they do now. He kind of regretted going to sixth grade...

While Zhou Jiaguang and Dawa were working hard, Zhou Rong and his friends were not having an easy time either.

At the end of April, the Central Committee issued a directive on the rectification movement against bureaucracy, sectarianism and subjectivism.

This kind of movement happens every one or two years and everyone is used to it.

But the government's counterattack against the Y faction on July 7 had a great impact.

A wave of criticism swept across all walks of life, and it was common to see certain cadres being criticized on the streets or in newspapers, and then labeled as part of the Y faction.

Once someone's identity is determined, public criticism and demotion in meetings become routine operations.

Zhou Rong was worried that her family members did not understand the interests involved and would speak nonsense, harming themselves and others, so she notified everyone one by one, requiring them to be careful with their words and actions when outside, not to talk about politics, and to just focus on their work.

Zhou Rong also wrote a letter to Shen Boxuan, suggesting that she should not participate in discussions of any topic, and should not "speak up" for others. If possible, she should quit her job as a teacher and focus on being an architectural designer.

Zhou Gui has been pregnant for six months. Zhou Rong brought her some fruits suitable for pregnant women and told her to do a good job of ideological work on Shen Chunheng and Qin Yanhua and not let them become the first to stand out.

The tax bureau holds meetings almost every day. Over time, Zhou Gui has developed a certain political sensitivity. Moreover, several people in her unit have had their identities determined recently. She is not stupid, so how could she put herself and her family in danger?

Zhou Gui said: "Please rest assured, elder sister, I have already said these things to my parents, and they know what they can say and what they cannot say.

The situation at Jiangcheng University has been a bit tense recently. Last night I heard from my mother-in-law that Director Dong was defending a teacher who had been categorized as a teacher, and people were harassing him. A whole day of meetings were held, and he might also be categorized and sent to the countryside.

Someone in my father-in-law’s unit was also demoted, and with the lessons learned from the past, they have been very careful about what they say and do recently.”

Zhou Rong: "That's good. I didn't see Wucai, please help her tell her not to say the wrong thing in the heat of the moment."

Zhou Gui smiled and said, "Wu Cai is very clever! Two days ago, the scene of the unit holding a meeting for those whose identities were determined scared her.

Worried about saying something wrong and getting into trouble, she went to the cafeteria after get off work and ordered a big bowl of chili, even though she usually didn't like spicy food. She ate it with gritted teeth, and then got a sore throat.

She has been silent for the past few days, claiming that her throat is uncomfortable. She has been working hard and it is difficult to find trouble with her.

Zhou Rong: “…”

After parting with Zhou Gui, Zhou Rong went to Jiangcheng University.

Dong Huiru once helped Zhou Rong when she was attending night college.

Without Dong Huiru's help, Zhou Gui and Zhou Cai would not have been able to obtain places in night college, and the three sisters would not have been able to graduate early.

If there is a chance, Zhou Rong wants to repay Dong Huiru...

When Zhou Rong arrived at Jiangcheng University, Dong Huiru had just been brought to the stage for a meeting, where he was asked to go back and write a self-criticism and deeply recognize his mistakes.

Dong Huiru's current identity is very sensitive, and in order to avoid suspicion, everyone dares not talk much to him.

He didn't want to cause trouble to others, so he lowered his head and walked towards the family area with a blank expression, intending to go home and write a self-criticism...