Chapter 008 Chapter 8

Qiu Xiao'e originally couldn't stand Lin Yilan, a descendant of a capitalist. A child whose parents were married for the second time was still hanging out in the compound all day long, especially after she found out that Lin Yilan had a good relationship with Aunt Zhang, whom she disliked the most. , she disliked Lin Yilan even more.

Why is it that as a city girl with roots in the imperial city, she takes care of her parents-in-law, men, and children diligently every day, and her life is not as comfortable as the one in a rural area.

Looking at the cement and tools in Mr. Lin's yard, Qiu Xiao'e's eyes moved, "Aunt Zhang, I won't tell you anymore. There are outsiders in our compound. I will report it to the leader of the logistics department quickly. "

When Aunt Zhang heard what Qiu Xiao'e said, she knew that this woman was trying to cause trouble. She grabbed Qiu Xiao'e who was about to turn around and leave, "Comrade Qiu, didn't I say that you saw everything and knew that Xiaolin made a mistake?"

"Besides, if Xiaolin brought someone in, he must have registered it with the soldiers on duty. , How else could she bring someone in? "

"Ms. Qiu, you said you came and didn't even enter the door, so you thought it was wrong to catch me," Lin Yilan said with two shovels in her hands. He walked to the opposite side of Qiu Xiao'e and Aunt Zhang without smiling.

She glanced at the half-person-high wall in front of her, continued to maintain her previous smile, and slowly opened the door to her home, "Aunt Qiu, as the saying goes, seeing is believing and hearing is false. Although sometimes what the eyes can see is false. It may not be true, but at least I used my own eyes to see it. Unlike you, your eyes are probably on the top of your head, so you can't see anything."

Lin Yilan said this, it can be said that it is a little bit. It's no longer polite, especially in an environment like a courtyard.

Of course Lin Yilan knew it herself, but she had always acted with the attitude of "I will not offend others unless they offend me".

What's more, Qiu Xiao'e had already "blocked" her. How could Lin Yilan not fight back?

Qiu Xiao'e, who is only thirty-seven years old this year, turned green with anger when she heard Lin Yilan calling her Aunt Qiu.

"Xiao Lin, what you said is a bit unpleasant. It seems that your mother did not teach you to respect your elders. You are worthy of being a capitalist."

Lin Yilan looked down at the cement on her trousers and clicked her tongue in her heart. Trying to figure out how to avoid soiling my pants.

Thinking that her already scarce pair of pants would be missing again, her mood suddenly became even worse.

"Aunt Qiu, when I respect someone, I usually don't look at their age, but at their attitude and character. What's more, when I was very young, my parents told me that when I met someone who relied on his old age and neglected his old age, " There is no need to respect her as an elder just because she is older."

"And my mother is from a different background. Do you have any questions? If you have any questions, I will go to your house and ask them when they come back tonight."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Xiao'e's face suddenly turned blue.

Aunt Zhang finally had a chance to interject. She immediately echoed Lin Yilan's words, "That's right. I heard what the big leaders said on the radio. Now I won't talk about my previous background.

Comrade Qiu, although you are not in the army, "But you also need to learn more about the country's policies and news with your man."

"How come you, a daughter-in-law from the city, can't compare to me, an old woman from the country?

" Pfft—"

Lin Yilan heard laughter and turned around to see Fangfang standing in her yard. I don't know when she came out of the room.

Fangfang tried her best to suppress the corners of her mouth and looked at the three of them.

"Hahaha...I'm sorry, hahaha."

"Ahem, cough, cough, hahaha."

Qiu Xiao'e's face turned red. She had never lost face like this in front of a junior, especially when Fangfang was still here. A child who grew up in a compound. She felt that the face she had maintained in the compound for more than ten years had been torn off by the two people in front of her.

She pointed back and forth at Lin Yilan and Aunt Zhang, "You, just wait for me."

After saying that, she turned around and ran away quickly.

Lin Yilan looked at Qiu Xiao'e's leaving figure and said to Aunt Zhang who was standing next to her: "Aunt Zhang, thank you. By the way, would you like to come to my house to drink some water?"

Aunt Zhang glanced at the sun and waved her hand. "Sorry, I have to go back quickly. I won't talk to you next time."

She also hurriedly left in the direction of her home.

Lin Yilan, who stayed where she was, shrugged towards Fangfang who was standing in the yard, spread her hands and said, "Let's continue."

Then, she picked up a shovel and hung a lump of cement mortar on the ground, squatted at the door and began to work on the threshold. Guide slope.

While Lin Yilan was squatting on the ground doing construction, Fangfang stood nearby and stared.

No matter how many times she saw it, she still felt that Lin Yilan was so awesome. During the construction period, I learned a few times from others and read the book in the library. I learned how to mix cement and was able to practice it.

How awesome.

Probably only such talented people can get into college.

When Lin Yilan stopped what she was doing, Fangfang wiped the sweat from her forehead and asked, "Xiaolan, what do you think I should do in the future?"

Lin Yilan turned around and looked at the person standing behind her. Fangfang, "What do you like?"

Fangfang looked back at Lin Yilan with a confused look on her face, "I...what do I like? I don't know. I just hope my mother doesn't have to work so hard."

"She does it every day . I feel so tired

when I have to take care of all of

us . I want to help her, but she doesn’t want to, and she hates me for making trouble for her.” You can do whatever you want, and you don't have to worry about work."

Lin Yilan scraped the cement back and forth on the shovel. She knew that the situation in Fangfang's family was the same as that of most people's families in this era. The parents have given birth to several children. After taking care of the older ones, they also have to raise the younger ones. They have to plan to spend the salary every month. In addition to household expenses, they also have to provide money for foster care for the parents at home and pay tuition for the children.

After finally raising the children, the eldest children have to give birth to grandchildren and start taking care of them again.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

But Fangfang's family is doing pretty well.

"Why don't you go to college?" Lin Yilan changed her feet and continued squatting on the ground to spread cement.

Fangfang also squatted down, resting her chin on her arms. She tilted her head and asked Lin Yilan, "I've taken the exam before, but I didn't pass."

"It's so hard to get into college, and it's hard to find a job. All the educated youths from before are back." "There are so many jobs for so many people. Do I have to choose to get married like my mother said?"

"My mother said that if I still can't find a job, I can either get married or let my dad find a relationship ?" Let me join the army."

Faced with Fangfang's question, Lin Yilan didn't know how to answer.

According to the general trend of the future, she can persuade Fangfang to do business. But...she didn't dare to say that.

She was afraid that if she said something casually, others would think that she was a college student and should be smarter than those of them who had not studied. What if she really asked Fangfang to do business?

Not to mention whether Fangfang can protect herself in the current business environment, Lin Yilan knows very well that she is not yet capable of shouldering one's future.

She always knew that she had only seen the future decades later. Not much wisdom has been gained, nor much ability.

And doing business is really not something that can be done casually.

If she had the ability to answer Fangfang's life direction question, why would she worry about how their family would end up in the novel.

Thinking of this, Lin Yilan sighed and gave an answer that would be a panacea for future generations.

When you really have no direction, read more, at least it won't hurt anyone.

"Since you took the college entrance examination, it means you must have passed the previous preparatory exam. Do you want to try again?"

"I heard before that you applied for a university in Beijing. If it doesn't work, you should change places. Now in Beijing There must be a lot of people applying for universities in places like the city and Shanghai, and the scores must be higher. If you choose a less popular place, try a university with less demanding requirements. If that doesn't work ,

why don't you try a junior college?

Looking at Lin Yilan, she is the first person to try to get into college with rationale and her own analysis.

People in the past either said that you should try again in case you pass the exam in the first attempt, or they said that girls do not need to read so many books.

Speaking casually, everything seems to become very simple in the mouths of these people.

"Can I really do it? What if I fail the exam again?" Fangfang doubted herself.

Lin Yilan put down the shovel in her hand, patted the dust on her hand, and looked up at Fangfang, "Go and try. Give yourself another chance. Your family's conditions are not very difficult. Let your parents support you again." Year.

I will give you the information I used to prepare for the college entrance examination. When the time comes to fill in the application form, I will get some information from you."

"Fangfang, let me ask you, do you think your mother is working hard, and how do you imagine your mother in the future. Is it just as hard?"

Fangfang shook her head immediately when she heard this question.

Not only does her mother work hard, she also doesn’t get the recognition of her grandparents.

Lin Yilan turned around and looked around behind her. After making sure there was no one around, she said, "Then you should go to college and try to go to college. At least after you go to college, you will have more choices. At least you won't just have to join the army or get married." It's a choice."

Fangfang nodded confusedly and squatted aside.

When Lin Yilan saw this, she didn't try to persuade her. Instead, she left some space for her to think.

In the following time, she made guide ramps for the thresholds of the bathroom, yard gate, and home gate, and then used the remaining cement to fill the cracked areas outside the yard.

After doing this, Lin Yilan found another branch and stood in the middle of the entrance to the compound.

After finishing changing this area, Lin Yilan took out her bag from the house, found a small bench and sat in the yard to assemble the armrests.

Busyness makes time go very quickly, the sun slowly sets, the leaves are blown by the evening breeze, and every house gradually becomes lively.

Lin Yilan entered the room and turned on the door light, then sat back on the bench and waited for her grandparents to come home.

At dusk and sunset, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Lin Yilan.

"Hiss--"

"It hurts, it hurts, my feet are numb."

Lin Yilan looked at the figure with teeth and claws, and said helplessly: "Sister, how long have you been squatting! I thought you went back." "

I Aren't you thinking about my life?!" Fangfang stomped her feet back and forth, "Xiaolan, just now I made a big decision."

Lin Yilan looked at Fangfang walking in front of her. He was extremely serious, but he looked very solemn, as if he was really about to make an important decision. She couldn't help but sit up a little straighter, and suppressed the smile on her face.

"I, Ran Fangfang, decided to try again. I want to take the college entrance examination."

The evening breeze fell with the words, and the air seemed to become silent.

The low-wattage tungsten lamp could only illuminate a small area of ​​darkness, but for some reason, at this moment, Fangfang's face that should have been blurry became extremely clear in Lin Yilan's eyes.

She thought about it for many years, and then she realized that it was probably because the tungsten lamp ignited the fighting spirit in Fangfang's eyes, allowing Lin Yilan to see the flame in Fangfang's eyes.