Chapter 5 Song Yuanchao's Plan
Song Yuanchao had money. Although it was not much, it was enough to last for several months. The Zhang family had already helped him so much, and he definitely could not take Zhang Jianguo's money.
It's not a question of whether or not you owe someone a favor. Although Aunt Sun Xia is not a bad person, she is not well educated and has a narrow vision. She attaches great importance to money. If she knew that Zhang Jianguo secretly gave Song Yuanchao so much money, she would definitely make a fuss.
There is nothing that can be done about it. In this era, everyone lives a tight life, even in a big city like Shanghai. Song Yuanchao does not want to cause a conflict between Zhang Jianguo and his wife because of this, not to mention that this happened in his previous life.
Song Yuanchao's firm refusal made Zhang Jianguo feel helpless. After thinking about it, Zhang Jianguo could only take out more than ten Great Unity notes from the envelope, leaving some food coupons and other bills.
"Uncle knows that you have grown up. It's a good thing for a man to have ambitions and want to rely on himself." Zhang Jianguo said seriously, "Since you are not short of money now, uncle will not say much. I will help you collect these first. If the money is not enough, just tell your uncle. I can't give out more. It's no problem to help you in an emergency. But you just came back and your household registration is not yet available. You can keep these food coupons first. After all, you still need them to live."
This time, Song Yuanchao did not refuse, he readily took the bills handed over by Zhang Jianguo. Just as Zhang Jianguo said, he had just returned to Shanghai, and he only had ten kilograms of national food coupons that he had exchanged with great difficulty in the northwest. These ten kilograms of national food coupons could not be used in Shanghai for a few days, and the bills Zhang Jianguo gave him were exactly what he needed most.
"Mom told me that she will find you a job once your household registration is settled." Seeing Song Yuanchao put away the bills, Zhang Jianguo was relieved and said with a smile: "I will go around in the next few days and ask where I can find a job. Don't worry, it will take some time to get your household registration anyway."
"Thank you, uncle, but..." Since Zhang Jianguo mentioned this, Song Yuanchao thought about it and said to him: "Uncle, you don't have to go for this job for the time being. I have other plans."
"Plan? What plan?" Zhang Jianguo asked in surprise.
"I plan to go to my father's workplace tomorrow."
" Why are you going over there? You don't want to cause trouble with them, do you?" Zhang Jianguo immediately thought of Song Guangzeng. The death of Song Guangzeng and his wife was triggered by what happened to Song Guangzeng at school. Song Yuanchao might go to school to cause trouble when he returns this time. Although the atmosphere is not as tense as in previous years, it is still very serious. Song Yuanchao is young and energetic, and if he causes big trouble, it will be more trouble than gain.
Just when Zhang Jianguo was about to persuade him, Song Yuanchao shook his head and told him his plan.
"Don't worry, uncle, I won't make trouble." Seeing that Zhang Jianguo had finished his cigarette, Song Yuanchao quickly took out another one and handed it to him, and took the initiative to strike a match to help Zhang Jianguo light it.
"Everyone knows about my father's story. Now that the national policy has changed, there must be an explanation for the grievances my father suffered. At the very least, my father's name must be cleared. There must be some implementation of the policy, right?"
Song Yuanchao looked to the side and stopped at the photo on the dressing table: "My dad has worked hard in school for so many years, and he has always been hardworking and never complained. Even if we can't say that he has many outstanding students, he has taught many excellent students. As a school, there must be a result for my dad's affairs. We can't let my dad still be labeled as the ninth in the list."
After a pause, Song Yuanchao continued, "According to the new policy just issued by the country, my father's implementation of the policy is in compliance with regulations. Moreover, before my parents passed away, I responded to the country's call and stayed in the northwest for so many years. This time when I came back, my father's unit should help me find a job. From this point of view, it is reasonable for the child to replace him."
"That does make sense." Zhang Jianguo nodded after listening to Song Yuanchao's explanation, but he was a little worried and asked, "But Yuanchao, this replacement is given to children when the elderly are still alive, but your father has passed away for so many years, and the school is not an ordinary enterprise unit. Can they agree to it?"
"Give it a try. Even if they don't agree to let me take over, there should be no problem in implementing the policy for my dad, right? There's no harm in giving it a try. What if it works? Besides, it will take some time for the household registration to be issued. If it doesn't work out, you can still help me find other jobs."
Zhang Jianguo thought about it and felt that what Song Yuanchao said made sense. It would be good if this could be accomplished.
After all, Song Guangzeng was still a teacher in the school before his death. His problem was a historical legacy caused by a special era. Now the whole country is correcting the wrongs, and it is reasonable to implement the policy.
Secondly, if Song Yuanchao could replace Song Guangzeng and work in the school, even if he was just an ordinary teacher, it would be very good, as it is a serious job.
There are too many educated youth returning to the city now , and it is difficult to find a job. Even if Zhang Jianguo asks someone to help him, he is not sure. At most, he can only find a temporary job for Song Yuanchao. As for a regular job, Zhang Jianguo does not have the ability to do so. Otherwise, Sun Xia would not work in the street factory.
"Yuan Chao, you've grown up. It's true that people are trained in the countryside. Now you think about things more comprehensively than I do. Good! Very good!"
Looking at Song Yuanchao, Zhang Jianguo's face was full of relief, but he felt a little sad for Song Yuanchao in his heart.
The child left home at the age of sixteen and went alone to a countryside place thousands of miles away. He was away for eight years.
Now that his parents are gone and his relatives are even more unreliable, he has to live on his own in the future. When Zhang Jianguo came, he was worried that Song Yuanchao would become decadent and lose faith in life.
But now, his worries were gone. The Song Yuanchao in front of him was much stronger than he had imagined, and the rationality and consideration shown by Song Yuanchao made him feel reassured.
"Uncle, I saw Xiao Pingping when I came back today. I haven't congratulated you on having a daughter yet. By the way, how is Xiao Haozi now? Is he in the second grade now?"
"Yes, second grade, and in a few months he will be third grade." Zhang Jianguo smiled when Song Yuanchao mentioned his son Zhang Hao. "You haven't seen this brat yet, right? He didn't know how to greet people when you left. Now he's very naughty. He gets into trouble every other day and fights with his classmates. The teachers at school call his parents every week."
"What about your academic performance? How are they?" Song Yuanchao asked with a smile.
Zhang Jianguo sighed and shook his head and said, "It can only be said that the sixty years old. This boy is smart, but he just refuses to work hard, playful, and always in trouble.
"It's okay, it's okay. Boys are all like this. Which boy isn't naughty? Wasn't I also a naughty boy when I was a child?" Song Yuanchao comforted Zhang Jianguo with a smile.
Zhang Jianguo burst into laughter when he heard what Song Yuanchao said, pointing at him and nodding repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, you were even more naughty when you were a kid. I remember when you were in fourth grade, you used a slingshot to break the glass of No. 9's house. When they came to complain that day, your dad got so angry that he beat you up. The whole alley was filled with your howling. Later, it was my mom who came forward to rescue you."
"What else is there to say!" Song Yuanchao rolled his eyes at Zhang Jianguo in anger. "If you want to say that your uncle is the culprit in this matter, then you made the slingshot, and you instigated the shooting of the glass. It would have been fine if you didn't help after the accident, but you just stood there and watched the fun. You watched my dad beat me up but didn't come to help. I get so angry when I think about this..."
"Hahaha!" Zhang Jian clapped his thigh and laughed so hard that tears came out of his eyes. He pointed at Song Yuanchao and shook his head. Song Yuanchao was also smiling at this time. In the midst of this cheerful laughter, it seemed as if he had returned to the past.
That night, Zhang Jianguo and Song Yuanchao chatted for a long time, talking about many past events. It was getting late when Zhang Jianguo picked up his lunch box and left.
After sending Zhang Jianguo out, Song Yuanchao returned upstairs. It was already past nine o'clock in the evening.
People in this era basically have no nightlife. After 8:30 or so, everyone goes to bed early. At 10 o'clock, the joint defense team outside starts patrolling at fixed points. If you are still wandering outside without a valid reason, you may be mistaken for a bad guy by the joint defense team and be arrested by the police station.
Lying in bed, I could vaguely hear voices shouting, "It's dry, be careful with fire," accompanied by the sound of night watchmen shaking bells.
The sound came from far away, then got closer, and then went away. Unconsciously, Song Yuanchao gradually fell asleep. On the first night back in Shanghai, which was also his first night back in this era, Song Yuanchao slept very soundly.
