allonlinenovel Chapter 222 I Just Want to Exchange for 2 Drink Tickets
Chapter 222 I Just Want to Exchange for 2 Drink Tickets
The educated youth had similar thoughts. They would write letters to their families asking them to remit money so that they could buy something presentable as gifts for the village chief and team leader, so that they would have a greater chance of being selected to go to school.
There are people in the village who think the same way, and some villagers are smart and come to Song Shuangshuang and others to exchange various tickets.
Song Shuangshuang was not stingy, she got a lot of tickets from Brother Hai, some of which were about to expire. She might as well do a favor and give them to the villagers. Anyway, she and Youlin planned to take the college entrance examination in two years, so there was no need to get involved in this matter. She didn't want to have any more grudges with the villagers. What was she trying to do?
The other two also exchanged some tickets when they were selling goods in the city. Seeing that Song Shuangshuang generously exchanged her tickets with the villagers, they followed suit and exchanged some less useful tickets for them.
The few of them gained a lot of popularity in the village.
By the time the educated youths at the Youth Institute heard the news and came to them to exchange their tickets, most of the tickets in their hands had been exchanged.
Just as Song Shuangshuang finished recording her work points and was about to go back, she was stopped by Cui Zi.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what happened recently, but several aunts came to me to exchange tickets, and I don't have many left to exchange with you."
Cui Ziming frowned, and asked again as if he was not giving up, "Is Song Zhiqing really gone? I just want to exchange two wine tickets. Why don't you go back and look for them again?" He was afraid that he would not have enough time to send the letter, so he took a leave yesterday and went to the post office to call home, asking them to mail two wine tickets to him so that he could give gifts to the village leaders before anyone else.
Song Shuangshuang felt helpless and a little annoyed.
When she first met Cui Ziming, she thought he was quite polite, but what happened later in the Youth League Institute made her realize that one really can't judge a person by his appearance.
Cui Ziming is not as narrow-minded as Cao Qi and Feng Aiguo, nor as simple-minded as Zhang Guoqing. Instead, he is more like a fence-sitter, wavering and will side with whoever benefits him.
Normally, Cui Ziming doesn’t greet or talk to them, but now he knows to come to her for something.
"Cui Zhiqing, how could a girl like me get the wine ticket? You must have found the wrong person!" What are you thinking?
He just wanted to exchange two wine tickets, which made it seem like the wine tickets were particularly easy to get.
"Your brother is still here, are you thinking about your family..."
Song Youlin interrupted him and said sternly, "Cui Zhiqing, you need to understand that it was you who begged my sister to exchange the tickets. She has already said that we don't have any wine tickets. Why are you still hesitating? Do you still want my sister to give you two?"
I was also wondering what his visit to his home had to do with him.
It was very conspicuous for them to stand on the roadside and not go back after work. Cui Ziming saw that many villagers were looking at them, and was embarrassed by what Song Youlin said. He said "sorry" in a low voice and left in a hurry.
I was very happy after getting off work, but Cui Ziming messed up my good mood and it was gone in an instant.
"Really? It's only been a few days since the news of the quota for the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University was spread? All kinds of monsters and demons have appeared!" Damn it, they are still blocking her on the road! As if she should have a ticket to exchange with Cui Ziming.
"Sister, don't be angry. I won't change them no matter who comes next time. You've spoiled them. They don't even say a word normally, but when they come to me for something, how can they have the nerve to do that?"
Tan Anjing also followed her to persuade her.
"I wasn't really angry, I just thought he was being ridiculous. His family couldn't get the wine tickets so they came to me and even dragged my brother into it! Which parent would give wine tickets to their children when they go to the countryside? Even if there were wine tickets, we would have used them when we built the house."
After Song Shuangshuang finished complaining, she started talking about the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
"If there is one spot available in our village, who do you think it will be given to?"
Several people looked at He Feiyang at the same time, wanting to hear his opinion. There were many male educated youth in Jiangjia Village, and He Feiyang had spent the most time with them.
He Feiyang really analyzed it, "This is really possible. As far as I know, the youngest son of our village leader graduated from high school, and there are several people who graduated from junior high school. They usually behave well in the village. Although most of the educated youth graduated from high school, our village does not like them very much, especially the gathering of educated youth some time ago made the villagers unhappy.
Even if we choose someone from the educated youth, we will choose someone who has been in the countryside for a long time and does not cause trouble.
Cui Ziming has been working in the countryside for five years. He works hard, but his body is not good enough. He can only earn enough to eat after working hard for a year. He definitely wants to get the opportunity to study at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
Otherwise he would be anxious today."
Hearing what He Feiyang said, Tan Anjing couldn't help but ask
"Will Wan Zhiqing come to us to exchange the ticket?" She was worried that if they didn't exchange it for her, Wan Xue would say something that would cause misunderstanding like last time.
"She won't look for us." Song Shuangshuang was very sure.
In her opinion, Wan Xue has been very careful about her reputation over the years and would definitely not do something like giving gifts to village leaders, as it would be a waste of time and effort.
Seeing that Tan Anjing was still worried, Song Shuangshuang asked her to be more positive.
Let’s not talk about whether the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University thing is true or not. Even if it is true, they will not participate in it. Besides, they have already won the hearts of the villagers by exchanging bills for them. Even if the people in the Youth Academy want to throw dirty water on them, they can’t. The villagers won’t believe it, so don’t worry.
Instead of worrying about this, you might as well think about what to cook tomorrow.
The weather was getting warmer, so they couldn't freeze meat in the yard anymore. She only had meat for two days after returning to work, and she hadn't seen any meat since then.
Oh yeah, except eggs.
They still have an egg every morning, and she has an extra cup of milk. His brother makes it and watches her drink it.
Even so, she lost several pounds and really wanted to eat meat.
As expected, Tan Anjing was led off topic by Song Shuangshuang.
"How about we take a few days off and go into the city to make some extra money? We haven't been to the city for a long time and I'm sure our sales will be especially good this time."
Song Shuangshuang: "..." Well, this girl is only thinking about making money now.
"Let's go after some time. Many educated youth have asked for leave during this period, and the spring farming task is heavy. We'd better not bring bad luck. Let's wait until there is a break before going." She had asked Aunt Chang before. After the spring farming is over, the village will almost let everyone rest for two days, so they won't be picked on if they go to the city at that time.
The weather in Northeast China gets warmer in May and June, and weeds start to sprout. There will be more and more work to do in the fields, so it's okay to take a leave occasionally.
Just forget it at this critical moment. Why do you have to ask for leave from the same group as those people in the Youth League Institute?
Song Youlin also agreed with his sister's idea.
"Just listen to my sister and go back later. Today, when I saw the village chief and the team leader come to inspect the fields, they looked unhappy. I guess they were annoyed by the educated youth who have been taking too many leave recently. Maybe we'll have to talk about this in the next two days.
And if we ask for leave to go to the city, maybe the people in the Youth Academy will think that we are trying to steal their places and try to cheat us.”
Song Shuangshuang gave her younger brother an approving look.
As expected of her brother, he thinks the same as she does.