Chapter 1330 Overjoyed

Winter is the dry season. The river in front of Liangjiahe Middle School has once again become a trickle. The tree stumps left by the original simple wooden bridge are now clearly visible.

However, these tree stumps were no longer useful two years ago. The villages on both sides of the river, with bulging pockets, raised funds to build a cement bridge two years ago. The bridge is very grand and built according to the standards of a flood that occurs once every fifty years.

To put it simply, even if there is a big flood again, the roads along the river will be flooded, but the bridge will not be flooded. That is, the river that Feng Yiping and his classmates worried about in the summer when they were in middle school is finally no longer an obstacle.

"But new problems have also arisen," Zhang Qiuling took Xiao Zhijie's arm and walked onto the bridge, stepping on the red firecracker debris, "especially in the summer, those guys even lined up to jump from the bridge into the river, and the school had to arrange teachers to be on duty on the bridge,"

"What's the big deal," Xiao Zhijie looked down at the river, "If we had this bridge when we were in school, I would have jumped from here in the summer,"

"I knew you were not a guy who would make people worry,"

"Don't talk without any backache," Xiao Zhijie said, "Your home is right next to the school, everything is convenient, think about us at that time, we didn't even have a place to take a shower, it was okay in winter, but on hot days, we would go out all day. I was sweating a lot. I should take a shower once every two days, not to mention once a day. But where can I take a shower? "

"There are at least 50 people living in a dormitory. Are you embarrassed to take a shower in front of so many people? You can only go to the river? What's more, the teacher caught me at that time."

"Okay, what right do you have to say? Didn't you move to the place where Yiping rented soon?" Zhang Qiuling glanced at the school behind her, which already had four buildings. "It's all right now."

Yes, it's finally all right now. Not to mention the teaching building, the middle school students who study here have finally moved into the dormitory building, 8 people in a room, and heating is installed. In winter, they no longer have to sleep with their heads covered in the cold wind passing through the room.

As for air conditioning, except for the electronic classroom and conference room, other places are not equipped. However, for everyone, heat is really not a big deal. The ceiling fan on the roof is enough.

"It has changed a lot," Xiao Zhijie said, "There used to be only one flooded bridge on this river that could only be used in the dry season, and the old-fashioned arch bridge in the village that could only be used by people. Now, there are at least six bridges. Such changes and progress are real."

A middle-aged man they didn't know drove a motorcycle across the bridge, "You are the daughter of Principal Zhang, I heard that you teach in a middle school in the provincial capital? You are really promising. Is this your son-in-law? Good taste, he looks lucky at first glance,"

"Yes, Happy New Year, are you going to visit relatives?" Zhang Qiuling said with a smile.

"Haha, who has time to visit relatives now? I bought a house for my daughter in the town, and I want to take advantage of my free time to go and see how the community is built,"

"Oh, then congratulations," Xiao Zhijie took out a pack of cigarettes and offered him one.

Some real estate projects have started construction in the town, and they are all sold at a good price. There is no way. Although it only takes half an hour to get to the town by bus from the farthest village, and although everyone's house is spacious and good now, young girls and boys still hope to have their own independent private space after getting a job. Fortunately, this is not a big problem for most families in Wuli'ao Town now.

"Although we can't compare with you, we are quite satisfied. Who would have thought of buying a house in the town before? Have you been around the town since you came back? You really should go around. The town is better than the county now, really," he said proudly, "People from the county say so when they come here,"

"Yes, it will be better in the future. People from the city will say that the town is good when they come here," Xiao Zhijie said.

"Haha, isn't it? There are more and more factories, more and more companies, more and more people, and more and more buildings. Speaking of which, you really have to thank your classmate Qiu Ling. If it weren't for him, oh, the bus is here, I'll just take the bus down. It's too cold to ride this. I'll take my son-in-law to my house when I have time," the man put the cigarette to his ear, turned the throttle, rumbled over, and shouted to the bus, "Wait a minute, there are still people,"

"If he hadn't bought a house in the town, his family probably wouldn't have to ride a motorcycle, but a van," Xiao Zhijie said.

This is really true. Four large van stores have been opened in the town, because for the residents of Wuli'ao Town at this time, this car is practical and affordable, and the sales are very large.

Next to it, there is also a pickup truck store under construction. The sellers are always better than the buyers. Those guys have already predicted that many people who want to upgrade will choose to buy pickup trucks.

"Let's go home," Zhang Qiuling looked at the watch, "the meal should be ready,"

Xiao Zhijie looked up and saw that Principal Zhang was standing in the small courtyard on the mountain

"Hey Zhijie, look at these young buds of the willow tree," Zhang Qiuling happily pulled Xiao Zhijie and said.

"Oh, yes, the color is really good," Xiao Zhijie was a little absent-minded.

Will Principal Zhang tell you the result he wants at noon today?

"Hey, can't you have a little confidence?" Zhang Qiuling looked at him and knew what he was worried about, so she hit him on the shoulder.

"Okay, try harder, just like the day of the third grade,"

Xiao Zhijie went to Zhang Qiuling's house to pay New Year's greetings on the third day of the third grade, because the customary rule here is that the second day of the first grade is the day for the son-in-law to pay New Year's greetings to his father-in-law. He didn't want Principal Zhang to think that he wanted to create a fait accompli - although it was already a fait accompli.

He had been preparing for that day for a long time, even writing down what he should say on paper. Judging from the expressions of Principal Zhang and his wife, he thought the final result should be pretty good, but Principal Zhang There was no clear answer to him at that time, except that he was asked to come again today.

"Don't worry, it doesn't matter if my dad doesn't agree. I'll just go with you," Zhang Qiuling said.

After hearing what she said, Xiao Zhijie felt warm and quickly kissed her on the face, "Thank you!"

"Oh, what are you doing? Let people see you,"

"I saw it when I saw it," Xiao Zhijie hugged her, "Thank you, but this is not the result I want. I don't want your relationship with your family to be in trouble,"

There must always be a supportive mother's family behind her, so that a girl can feel at ease.

"It really doesn't work. Isn't Yiping coming back soon? Otherwise, let him help with the work."

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There is a hot pot cooking on the table, and next to it are seven or eight plates of steaming and fragrant dishes. It looks very rich, and is filled with the smell of Xiao Zhijie's hometown that he is very familiar with.

Principal Zhang was sitting in the main seat. When he saw them entering the door, he asked, "Drink some wine?"

Seeing the seriousness on his face, Xiao Zhijie became more and more unsure. "Okay," he quickly walked over and prepared to pour the wine.

Principal Zhang handed him a bottle of wine, "Drink this,"

Xiao Zhijie's eyes lit up, that was the Wuliangye he brought.

"Don't listen to him, eat vegetables first." Zhang Qiuling's mother also came over with a pot of freshly washed vegetables, "You can't eat vegetables like this."

Isn't it? After the frost at home, the green vegetables are so sweet that we really can't eat them in the warm south.

"Thank you, auntie, uncle, I respect you," Xiao Zhijie listened to both sides.

"Leaving on the eighth day of the lunar month?"

"yes,"

Seeing her father ask about this, Zhang Qiuling looked at him eagerly.

"Qiu Ling can't go with you,"

"Dad," Zhang Qiuling put down the bowl and chopsticks and was about to get mad. Two hands pulled her at the same time - her mother and Xiao Zhijie.

Xiao Zhijie said nothing, and her mother said, "Listen to your father."

"Let's wait until this semester is over," Principal Zhang said. "This will be good for the students she teaches and for the school."

This change was too quick. Zhang Qiuling's change was even faster. She immediately served her father a bowl of mutton soup and said, "Dad, you drink the soup."

Principal Zhang smiled, my daughter is old, what can I do?

Xiao Zhijie excitedly drank his glass of wine in one gulp. It was not a small wine cup, it was a glass, and one cup was worth more than two taels.

Principal Zhang finally smiled, "You graduated in 1995, it's been almost ten years now. I can see your progress, Zhijie,"

"I haven't done enough," Xiao Zhijie said.

"It's not enough. I think you, including Yiping, don't understand the difference between falling in love and starting a family," said Principal Zhang.

"However, there are some things that teachers and adults can teach, and there are some things that no one can teach. You can only experience them yourself. I want you to transform from a young man to a man who supports your family overnight. That is unrealistic. You can only live your life." Grow up slowly by yourself,"

"Fortunately, you have performed well in the past two years, especially after you arrived in the south. You are considered responsible,"

"As long as you are responsible, motivated and responsible, her mother and I can trust her to you,"

"Thank you, I...I...I, I will be good to Qiu Ling," Xiao Zhijie was so happy that he stuttered.

"I haven't finished speaking. Unlike you, people of our generation only talk about stability. If you become a primary school or middle school teacher, you won't achieve much. This job is better than stability. This is what we have always asked Qiu Ling to do. The reason for this job,"

"Although it will definitely be good for you to work with Yiping now, no one can tell what happens in the mall. Therefore, Qiuling followed you there. We still hope that she can work in the school, so that it will be better for your life. It's also a guarantee.

"No problem, no problem," Xiao Zhijie said repeatedly, "I'll contact the school right away. Uncle, I'll give you a toast, oh no, I'll give you a toast!"

"Mom, you eat vegetables," Zhang Qiuling also showed her courtesy to her mother.

The two adults looked at the two overjoyed little children and smiled. These children had no idea what would be on their shoulders from now on.