Chapter 342 The King’s Children (first update, please subscribe)
The King’s School.
This is not a very famous school in Nanyang. It is a welfare school, and all its funding comes from the King of Sarawak himself. It is specially used to receive children from single-parent families or orphans, especially the latter, who are the most important source of students in the school. After all, years of war have left Tangshan with too many war orphans. Not every child has a chance to be adopted, and not every child even has a chance to survive.
In fact, the earliest King's School was established two years ago. At that time, they were even in North Africa. Zhu Yihai, who had just returned to China at that time, saw so many wandering orphans on the streets and looked at those The children were helpless and even had tears on their faces. He thought of his relatives on the other side of the ocean, and he felt compassion.
Since the adoption of the first orphan, more and more children have been taken in. Finally, when Zhu Yihai’s own salary and activity funds were not enough to maintain expenses, he also began to worry. But if I just let it go, I can't bear it. So he and several people in the office calculated it together and simply threw this problem to his general.
After receiving the telegram, Li Yi said directly without any hesitation.
“Let the children come to Borneo!”
So almost a year ago, the first King’s School was built in Sandakan. However, the school's students are no longer limited to orphans, there are also many children from single-parent families. They will receive education in this boarding school.
King’s School!
Just hearing the name, Zhao Maotou and his brothers and sisters felt that it was too high. As the car drove along the road out of the city, soon, the car drove into the Yunhai Plateau. Although the King’s School It's only halfway up the mountain, but the highest temperature here is only 30 degrees.
When the car drove into the gate of the school, Zhao Maotou couldn't help but said as he looked at the inconspicuous gate.
"Huzi, why do you think this is just like a dream?"
"Yes, just like a dream."
Soon, the car stopped at In front of a cluster of red brick buildings, three-story red brick buildings are arranged in an orderly manner on the campus. There are many children wearing white shorts and shorts running on the playground.
After the car door opened, Zhao Maotou and his brothers and sisters, like everyone else, seemed a little embarrassed and even a little uneasy after getting off the car. In particular, they saw a group of foreigners standing in front of the steps.
foreign devil!
Why are they all foreign devils!
Just when everyone was cramped, the leading foreign devil smiled at them and said.
"Children, welcome to the King's School. From now on, you will be a member of this big family!"
The foreigners' Chinese was a bit stuttering, but they did not. I can understand it, and then the man said again.
"Next, the team leader will take you to familiarize yourself with the environment here."
"Qiao, these new students will be left to you now. We will gather at the restaurant in an hour."
"Yes. , sir.”
It was only then that Zhao Maotou noticed that there were more than a dozen teenagers wearing khaki shirts and green shorts standing next to this group of people, and the leader was actually a child, and he looked like a child. He looks like eight or nine years old.
Under the gaze of everyone, Qiao had already stood on the steps, looked at them and said.
"Okay, everyone, pay attention, there are ten people in a team, will you line up?"
Seeing that everyone was a little confused, Qiao grinned.
"It doesn't matter, we will teach you here. Now we are ranking according to age. Those who are 10 to 12 years old, please come out. Just stand in front, yes."
In Zhao After Mao Tou and others came out, Qiao said.
"Those aged 7 to 9, please come out."
After arranging everyone one by one and asking the students to take them to get their clothes, Qiao said to Zhao Maotou and others.
"Okay, now, I will take you to get your clothes first, and then you can take a shower,"
They even gave out clothes. Before Zhao Maotou came back to his senses, Qiao asked.
“My name is Tiger, what about you?”
“Zhao Amao, is your name Qiao Hu?”
"Well, but you can call me Joe, or tiger, or tiger. I like people to call me tiger."
"Tai Ge?"
"The meaning of Joe in English is, My name...comes from the Flying Tigers. Do you know the Flying Tigers? They are the flying team that fights the Japanese. Do you know the plane?" Joe looked very proud when he introduced his name. After all, he was from the Flying Tigers. child. In fact, Joe has always been a celebrity at King's School. He was also a war orphan. Four years ago, at the age of three, he was adopted by the US Flying Tigers. Because they didn't know his name, the team members called him Little Tiger Joe.
In this way, Little Tiger Joe became the youngest member of the Flying Tigers. The members of the Flying Tigers took turns taking care of Little Tiger Joe. It can be said that Little Tiger Joe became the common child of the Flying Tigers members. Not only did he have the job of a messenger, he even had his own desk in the 907th Engineer Company Headquarters. .
After the victory of the war and the withdrawal of the US military, the placement of little tiger Joe became a problem, so Chennault took the initiative to contact Zhu Yihai, hoping that the other party could take in the orphan. A few months ago, Joe came here by plane. From the beginning Not only did he adapt well to the Flying Tigers, but he also became the captain.
Soon, Tiger took them to get clothes. There were several sets of thick clothes, which made people doubt life. Not only clothes, but also teacups, toothbrushes, soap and other various things. .
Then they went to the bathroom again. Before entering the bathroom, Tiger said to them.
“Remember, be sure to wash your neck vigorously with soap. This is to prevent the collar from getting dirty. You have to adapt to this place. It is like a military camp, you know? The most important thing for a soldier is to keep the house clean. , including personal hygiene."
Soon Zhao Maotou and the others took a shower. Although his hair was still wet, Zhao Maotou put on his clothes in a hurry.
This is new clothes!
In his memory, he has never worn new clothes.
Finally, after getting dressed, he looked in the mirror like everyone else and looked at himself in the mirror. He couldn't believe his eyes. Just as he was grinning, a tiger's shout came from outside. Voice.
"Okay, there will be plenty of time to look in the mirror later. Now, hurry to the dormitory!"
The dormitory is an eight-person dormitory. After entering the dormitory, Qiao introduced it.
"This is your bed, this is your locker,"
While speaking, he opened the cabinet, took out a set of physical fitness clothes from Zhao Maotou's hand, and said.
"The physical training clothes, which are white T-shirts and blue shorts, are placed in the lower left corner. The uniforms, which are the clothes we wear, are hung on the right side. Sewing tools and small sundries are placed in the upper left corner, but Put it in the iron box, put your personal belongings in the upper right corner, and put our towels at the bottom, and the toiletry bag is hung on the rack behind the cabinet door. Do you understand?"
Qiao said as he introduced. Demonstrate and even teach them how to fold laundry and tidy up the house.
Finally, he emphasized.
"Remember to put your things neatly, otherwise you will be in trouble when the students on duty come to check! Do you know?"
Soon, under the guidance of Qiao, Zhao Maotou, like the others, finally I learned how to do housekeeping. At this time, the door was pushed open.
"Hurry up, the principal is going to give a welcome speech in the dining hall."
Soon, the group arrived at the dining hall. The dining room seemed a little noisy, but when the foreigners in black uniforms left When they arrived, Qiao and others motioned for them to sit down and stop talking. As the principal, instructors, etc. were about to take the stage, the military bands standing on both sides of the stage immediately played rapid drum beats.
“Dong, dong dong, dong dong dong…”
Amidst the beating of drums, the principal stood on the stage. The instructors, Qiao and others in the audience immediately stood up, and the other freshmen also stood up at the signal of the team leaders.
Principal Heinrich looked around and said.
"Please sit down."
Although it is a bit uneven, there are not many requirements for such a new student.
“Children and students, first of all, I would like to extend my most heartfelt welcome to you and welcome you to join this big family. I have repeatedly emphasized to all our students that your origins are irrelevant here. Regardless of your status, everyone can receive equal education. In this big family, everyone is equal. Please look at the people around you. They are your brothers and your sisters.”
Following the principal's words, Zhao Mao looked to the left and right, and everyone was looking at each other.
“…In our young and ever-growing country, countless elites are needed in all walks of life. Elites create history, and we create elites. You are like shining stars. The unpolished rough stones will eventually become radiant gems and become industry elites in the future national construction. When that time comes, you will be worthy of your title..."
Principal After a pause, he looked at them and said.
"The King's children! Yes, in this big family, you are surrounded by your brothers and sisters, and your parent is His Majesty the King!"
In his words When they fell, the military band once again played exciting military music, and in the military music, Zhao Maotou and others seemed a little at a loss... They are all the king's children!
The king's children... For a moment, they even felt as if they were in a dream.
(End of this chapter)