Chapter 408: Little Sister’s Study
The third uncle was shameless again, and their family decided that instead of waiting for the shadowless people to line up for room allocation, it would be more appropriate to rent Mr. Zou’s penthouse first. If it was too late, someone else would After renting it, there is no place to cry.
"Third uncle, have you really thought about it? I have nothing to do. Don't regret it later and blame me for renting the house to you and missing your plan of queuing up and allocating a house."
The third uncle said with a shy smile, "No, no, you, the third uncle, are not a ungrateful person. If this day comes, it's the right thing to do. It can only be said that our family is not so lucky."
Seeing what Zhu Xuefeng wanted to say, and fearing that he would regret it, Yan Jiecheng, who rarely visited the house, quickly interrupted.
"Xiao Feng, those are all things that have disappeared. Right now, it's a big event for my brother to get married. This brother really can't afford to delay. Brother, please help me. Brother, I will remember you for the rest of my life."
Zhu Xuefeng knew that Yan Jiecheng was a master who used people to move forward instead of backwards, so he was a little bit aloof and turned his head to look at the third uncle.
"This is a happy event for your family. It is reasonable to say that it is convenient for others and for your own convenience. I won't say much else. Again, if Mr. Zou comes back, this must be moved."
* Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng did not regret it, the third uncle felt relieved and quickly agreed.
“Yes, yes, if Lao Zou comes back, we will move immediately and restore the house to its previous appearance.”
"From what you say, why does your family need to renovate this house?"
Zhu Xuefeng is very strange. These three uncles always save money how to make money. Mr. Zou still helped him build this house the summer before last. The third uncle also knew that he wanted to renovate, but he actually still wanted to renovate.
"If you don't renovate, who doesn't know that you put in a lot of effort to help with the renovation the year before last? Don't you want to decorate a new house? Just tidy it up, paint it, and see it new. There won't be any big noise, no It will affect Xuemei's study, so we can do it ourselves during the day."
Zhu Xuefeng nodded, looking at Yan Jiecheng who was looking at him with enthusiasm in his eyes, and said with a smile.
“Congratulations in advance, but as agreed, the rent is just like this, we don’t care, but for heating in winter, your family will have to hand over some coal, and we will only rely on our quota. , It won’t last a whole winter.”
The agreed rent is 80 cents a month, which is optional, but the third uncle has repeatedly emphasized that the rent must be paid, otherwise they will not be able to bear the gossip outside. , Zhu Xuefeng could only receive a few cents symbolically.
Yan Jiecheng's heart skipped a beat. He thought he had taken advantage of this, but he didn't expect it to be brought up on the first day.
"Of course, of course, no one's coal quota can be burned. It should be released, it should be released!"
The third uncle was still smart and responded immediately. , Yan Jiecheng saw that his father agreed, and he quickly nodded in agreement.
"It's okay, here is the key. Take it and prepare early. What about the rent? Forget it this month, let's start next month."
Zhu Xuefeng didn't even notice the matter of a few cents, but the third uncle definitely took it seriously. There were still more than 20 days in this month.
"If that doesn't work, you have to hand over what needs to be handed over."
The third uncle still didn't let go, and Zhu Xuefeng couldn't figure out whether he was telling the truth or a lie.
“Don’t you still have to clean up the house? You’ll do it first this month. This time is reserved for you to clean the house. What a big deal. You’d better worry more about Brother Jie Cheng, haha , Brother Jie Cheng, I’m waiting to drink your wedding wine. Just don’t forget my house when the time comes.”
“That’s not possible, haha...”
Yan Jiecheng said happily, silly music. Zhu Xuefeng had a headache when the father and son walked away. The younger sister's room was next to the penthouse. It used to be an old couple, so it was quiet and there was no problem. But now they are a newlywed couple. What's going on if you let a little girl passively listen to the wall every day? .
"Brother, you haven't seen the way the boss of the Yan family looks like when he goes out. Haha, it's such a silly boy dreaming about marrying a wife. He's so happy that he's so happy. It's so fun. Brother, I will marry Sister Xia in the future. What will you do? It’s not like this.”
When the younger sister and the younger brother saw the guest leaving, they came over and asked. By accident, someone grabbed their pigtails, and the younger sister knew it without looking back. Teacher Xia doesn't follow martial arts ethics and does things behind his back.
As expected, I heard Xia Yuhong’s voice behind me,
“Little sister, sister is so good to you, and you also like to arrange things for me, sister, go back honestly, our study task today is not over yet. , your brother said that you will have to take the English test in the next exam.”
"Sister, I was wrong, I was wrong, hehe."
The younger sister went back to study with a playful smile, and the second child asked softly.
"Brother, you only charge 80 cents a month. It's not appropriate for you to go out. I asked around and found that this kind of small penthouse only costs 1.6 yuan a month. That's the price offered by the street. That's right. The bigger ones cost three yuan."
Zhu Xuefeng was speechless and just looked at the second child without saying anything. The second child was so frightened that he could only whisper.
"Brother, I'm not stingy about the few cents a month. I don't like the face of their boss. The third uncle is thrifty, but the boss's face seems to just want to take advantage. This house is now... There is no one in our family like him. From what I see, he doesn’t even want to use coal for heating. If you don’t mention it, I can guarantee that he won’t.”
“That’s not true. Did you think of it yourself?"
Zhu Xuefeng asked softly, and the second child had no choice but to tell the truth. "Well, my little sister said it when I was discussing it. When you were not at home, he came to borrow the key twice. The little sister also said that when he was at home, he said that he would save money on heating in the future. But their fourth child secretly told the younger sister..."
Zhu Xuefeng nodded. It seems that both novels are true. I didn't expect that this kid is not an economical person. He is really digging it to the core. I haven’t gotten it yet, but I’ve even started to think about heating in winter. This is better than the last thing.
“I understand, it’s not a big deal. We will each live our own lives from now on. It’s not easy for the third uncle. These few cents are of no use to us, but their family may count on these few cents to add extra money. A few dishes.”
“Besides, the third aunt helped Aunt Zou guard the house for us last time. We are repaying the favor and returning the favor. Besides, the house is only for rent, not given to them. This house deteriorates quickly if no one lives in it. It would be nice to let them live in it to make it more popular.”
The second brother was silent, and the younger sister was still shouting in the middle room, "Brother, who said you want to change a dedicated kitchen? I think it would be good to use it as a kitchen, and I don't lack their eighty cents per month. You are really good at it, eight cents, you might as well not pluck out a dime."
Zhu Xuefeng also has a headache with this little girl. She gets along well with the old fourth opposite, but she doesn't like the other three.
Zhu Xuefeng looked up and saw Lin Na looking at him with a half-smile, so he could only say with an embarrassed smile.
"There is nothing we can do. My younger brothers and sisters are all grown up and have their own ideas. It is not easy to run this family."
Lin Na said with a smile, "My younger sister is a little opposed to it. She has talked with us. This is normal. Neighbors are very important. If you really have a stingy owner, you will definitely have an uneasy life in the future. We understand what you think, but there are three people in this family. You should listen to what they think. Yes, it's not good to be so arbitrary." Seeing Lin Na helping to speak, the second child just gave up and sneaked away.
"You are right, I want to make this simple."
Seeing Zhu Xuefeng admit his mistake, Lin Na glanced at her with distress, and then went out to tutor the second child. study.
I have been here for two years, and I am used to making the decision on everything myself. Indeed, I have no habit of personal consultation. This is not only true for major matters in Beijing, Xiangjiang, and Kokang. A few days ago, Uncle Kong even criticized me for being arbitrary. , likes to make decisions alone, and almost puts himself in a dangerous situation.
Getting up and coming to the middle room, the four of them were studying together. Seeing Zhu Xuefeng coming over, the four of them looked at Zhu Xuefeng involuntarily, and Zhu Xuefeng had to keep smiling.
"I didn't think carefully and didn't ask for your opinions in advance. I will definitely change it next time, but this time I will leave it like this, okay."
"Brother, you have already agreed, what else can you do? , You don’t know, Jie Di has told me several times that her eldest brother is always scheming, always breaking up with the third uncle over trivial matters, not even acting like an elder brother, and even competing for food with her. "
The younger sister pouted and murmured in a low voice, but the younger brother stopped talking. This stupid boy actually started to act as a gunman for the younger sister. The younger sister is obviously a few years younger than him, but he is really helpless. , the little girl is so thoughtful.
"Let's do it, little sister. The eldest brother is not coming back very often. Let's change rooms. From now on, you will live in the north room and stay away from them."
The little sister nodded and agreed without thinking about it. Now, seeing that his younger sister was no longer worried about the house, Zhu Xuefeng took a chair and sat down, and greeted his second son again.
"Go and see if the door is closed properly. The two sisters happen to be here for something. We have to settle it today."
Lin Na and Xia Yuhong were confused, but the younger sister reacted and asked cautiously.
"Brother, it's not about me taking the high school entrance examination, right? You really don't want me to continue studying in high school and take the college entrance examination."
Zhu Xuefeng looked at the little girl helplessly and couldn't help but touch her I touched my little sister’s head and realized that this decision was not easy to make. My little sister was very ambitious and wanted to get into a good university, just like her elder brother. We had communicated with him several times, but she never let go.
“Brother, why? My second brother can take the exam, why can’t I? My two sisters are both college students. I will go to a technical secondary school when the time comes. If I don’t do it, I will definitely pass the exam. , I study better than my second brother, is it just because I am a girl?”
The little sister didn't calm down because of the elder brother's touch. Instead, she looked aggrieved and lay directly in Xia Yuhong's arms, almost crying. Lin Na and Xia Yuhong also didn't understand. Zhu Xuefeng obviously loved the little sister very much, so why did he come to such a critical moment? After making this decision, they all looked at Zhu Xuefeng in confusion, waiting for his explanation.
Seeing the second brother checking the door, Zhu Xuefeng whispered.
"If nothing else, little sister, do you think the elder brother will harm you?"
The younger sister shook her head with tears in her eyes. The elder brother had nothing to say to herself and the second brother. My food, clothing, housing and transportation are much better than those of my peers, and my pocket money is more than others can imagine. I always ask people to help me review, which is very meticulous.
"So I made this decision for you. You are still young and don't understand many things and cannot understand my decision. I don't blame you."
The little girl still can't bear it. Zhu asked in a low voice, "Then why can the second brother go to high school and go to college."
"That's a good question. I will reveal some things to you today. No one can tell anyone outside this door, including Your parents."
Zhu Xuefeng turned his head and looked at Lin Na and Xia Yuhong. They both hesitated, looked at each other and finally nodded.
"Everyone knows about the downsizing of personnel in various units in the second half of last year."
The four of them nodded. When it came to such a national event, everyone seemed to understand it all at once. Young Master, it is definitely a big thing that affects my little sister. This cannot be said nonsense.
"I think you all know why. Just a little bit. There are too many people in the city and they don't have enough to eat. You can understand it."
A few people nodded again. Lin Na and Xia Yuhong knew more. This is indeed the case. .
“I’m going to say something else, but I have to keep it tight-lipped. If I don’t do this well, I’ll have to...”
“In the second half of last year, a large number of people were mobilized to go to the countryside for a census of the street population. Farming, you may have heard of this."
Zhu Xuefeng looked at the four of them. Lin Na was meditating and Xia Yuhong was recalling. The two children probably didn't know, but were a little confused.
The sending of educated youth to the countryside started six years ago. It is just a small scale and not many people know about it, but everyone knows it to some extent.
“This kind of thing will become more and more serious in the past few years. According to the news I know, in a few years, all high school students will have to go to the countryside. My little sister’s timing is not good, and it may just happen. , If nothing else happens, he will leave the capital and go to work in the countryside, and he will probably never come back. If nothing else, the location will be Shanxi and northern Shaanxi."
Everyone was dumbfounded. Farming in the countryside happens every year, and high school students can also go to the countryside. No one expected this. Zhu Xuefeng even told the location. With a nose and eyes, could it really be like this?
Actually, it was not until 1968 that high school students went to the countryside (not in 1966, classes were suspended in 1966), but my little sister should have taken the college entrance examination in 1965. It was impossible to go to this university normally. Zhu Xuefeng only This vague concept has been used vaguely in recent years.
Lin Na's mind was racing. Zhu Xuefeng's idea was too unbelievable. Even though he had a nose and eyes, Lin Na still couldn't believe it. It was too fantasy.
"Xue Feng, this is a prejudgment. How can there be such an outrageous thing? How dare you think that high school students will not learn to work in agriculture."
Lin Na was the first to express doubts. Both her parents Senior intellectuals cannot understand this kind of prediction at all. Now they are still calling for an advance in science and technology. Students are all going to work in agriculture. Wouldn't this suddenly cut off the inheritance? How is it possible?
Xia Yuhong also believes that this is absolutely impossible. Hungry is a fact, but this year is much better than last year. Last year, the country imported grain on an unprecedented scale. Although production is still reduced, the situation of hunger has improved significantly. .
"Brother, this is just an expectation. If it doesn't happen, then my sister's college will be in vain."
After hearing the judgment of the two sisters, the second child also cheered up. Having the courage to raise her own doubts, the younger sister looked at her elder brother with tears in her eyes. She was really frightened. He would definitely not cheat her, but this...
It is difficult to explain the trend this year. Since no one believes it, Zhu Xuefeng has nothing to do. He cannot force his sister to take the technical secondary school entrance examination.
"Since you all don't agree and I don't insist on it anymore, then you can go to high school if you want to. If such a day comes, big brother will think of a solution then."
(End of chapter)