Saturday 7 October 2023

7DLW 25




Chapter 25 Looking at you

"Ah, ah, Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao, hello, my name is Zhang De Sheng. I am a teacher at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college. I have a bicycle and a house in the county. My family lives in..."

When Zhao You Ying heard his speech, she smiled and let out a haha, "Teacher Zhang, your self-introduction is too long. Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao and I have been busy all morning without a break. We haven't eaten yet. Let's go to the cafeteria now. Let's talk while eating."

She interrupted Zhang De Sheng with a smile and calmly gave Xu Xiao Jiao a wink, "Xiao Jiao, Li San Tie is coming to the county. Saying that he is going to bring something back to the cooperative on the way. He won't leave until the afternoon. If you have anything to say to your match, I will accompany you to pass it on after lunch."

As soon as Zhao You Ying heard Zhang De Sheng open his mouth, she knew what Zhang De Sheng was thinking. If she had to say that Zhang De Sheng was good at everything but his vision was too high. Because she was a women’s director and came to Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college as a student, she knew a lot of older girls and younger wives. Since Zhang De Sheng knew that she had some contacts, he asked her to introduce someone.

To be honest, Zhang De Sheng's conditions were good. Putting aside that he had been on the farm and suffered hardships, looking a bit older - looking like he was in his thirties when he was twenty-eight, and not particularly tall, he was a teacher of the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college and lived in the county. These were the best conditions. That’s why she was also very enthusiastic at the beginning.

But Zhang De Sheng was too picky. He wasn't picking on people’s jobs or how much they earn. He nitpicked the person.

Too tall can’t do. Too short can’t do. Too dark can’t do. Too fat or too thin can’t do. Sometimes he found the face was too long, sometimes he felt his neck was thick. In her opinion, even if the seven fairies in heaven descend, Zhang De Sheng could pick out faults. In the past two years, she introduced him to a train, but none of them succeeded. It made her very unflattering to both sides. Afterward, she simply refused to introduce him.

Looking at it today, Zhang De Sheng had taken a fancy to Xu Xiao Jiao.

It was certainly so. Among the people she knew in the ten miles and eight villages, Xu Xiao Jiao’s looks was at the top. Her body was very pleasing to the eye everywhere. It was just that she had a match.

She was accompanying Xiao Jiao. So she must send her away without any problem. If something happened to her, she would not be able to explain it to the leader.

When Xu Xiao Jiao heard Zhao You Ying's words and coupled with her winking, she instantly understood that Zhang De Sheng was single. He thought she was single and had set his eyes on her.

She nodded immediately, "That's great. Elder Sister You Ying, I was afraid that I won't be able to find Third Elder Brother Li. My match told me before I came here that when I settle down, get Third Elder Brother Li to pass a message if there’s any problem. He’s worried about me."

Quickly she revealed that she was married to avoid being entangled by others.

Zhang De Sheng paused. The smile froze on his face. How could it be possible? How could such a beautiful female comrade get married.

Disappointment was evident on his face. 

"Cough, cough, okay, let's eat first. Chat while we eat."

His task today was to send the temporary subsidy and meal card to the training teacher. He originally planned to give and leave. But now. Even though he knew that Xu Xiao Jiao was married, he didn't turn around and leave. He glanced at Xu Xiao Jiao from time to time, but said nothing.

Xu Xiao Jiao was happy that he was quiet. The cafeteria in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college wasn’t big. The taste of the food wasn’t bad. Although it wasn’t as good as Song Wei Ping's, she wasn’t particularly picky.

The next day, she was going to give a lecture.

The students in the graduating class of agriculture have known for a long time that a teacher will come to their class to provide training on planting techniques.

The age range of these students was very large. Some were in their thirties like Zhao You Ying and were enrolled as employed. Some in the teens were recommended to enroll. It was to learn some basic knowledge and targeted agricultural issues.

Toward the new teacher, some people were disdainful, while others were curious.

But when Xu Xiao Jiao entered the classroom, almost everyone was wowed.

A few boys who were usually mischievous immediately started yelling, "Teacher, are you here to train us? You are so beautiful."

Xu Xiao Jiao was dressed exactly like yesterday, but she put on light makeup to make herself look more dignified. Hearing this, she smiled, "Thank you. I'm here to give training today. Let me introduce myself first."

When it came to giving lectures, Xu Xiao Jiao had nothing to fear. No matter how many people she faced, she could talk with eloquence. Even when the leaders were present the next day, she would still explain clearly and logically. Based on the theories in books and relying on the land conditions of Meilin Village, she used examples one by one. Everyone was convinced.

Similarly, it wasn’t difficult to get acquainted with the students in the class.

Those who were older won’t be overly curious about her. They greeted her politely when they met. Those who were similar age to her or even younger than her, quickly became friends with her. Especially the girls,

Xu Xiao Jiao's method of socializing was very simple. That was, dressing up.

"Your figure is a gourd figure, meaning the waist is very thin. So when you wear clothes, you can choose one that cinches the waist, such as a dress that cinches at the waist. It can highlight your slender waist and give a feeling that you’re thin. It makes you look slimmer and in better shape."

"Your face is beautiful. It's a standard baby face, very cute. So don't dress in a mature direction. You can wear fresh colors, such as light yellow and light pink. They will make you cute and lively. Definitely will garner likes."

"You are wearing fancy clothes. It can be seen that you should have a lot of beautiful clothes. But you don't know how to match them. I will teach you a little dressing skill. You shouldn’t have more than three colors on your body. This will make your clothes look more classy."

In two days, Xu Xiao Jiao won the hearts of all the little girls in the class.

Naturally, everyone knew that she graduated from high school, worked as an educated youth, and married a rural person. She was ordinary.

There was also some discussion among the little girls.

"I thought Teacher Xiao Jiao's match was someone from the city. Look at the aura she has. And the clothes she wears are all pretty."

"Yes, yes, she is an educated youth. I guess her match would definitely not be good enough for her. I wonder if Teacher Xiao Jiao will take the college entrance examination. She knows so much, so she will definitely be able to enter college."

"I asked, but she won't participate. From the look of it, she seems to be very satisfied with the present."

"What's more, how do you know that Teacher Xiao Jiao's match is not good enough for her? I think Teacher Xiao Jiao has such a good eye. The match she chooses won’t be bad."

In this day and age, people's hearts are very simple. Interacting with the students in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college was quite refreshing. Xu Xiao Jiao originally found that this business trip was easy and comfortable, but she didn't expect to encounter trouble.

Zhang De Sheng was the troublemaker.

Zhang De Sheng was about to give up when he heard the news that Xu Xiao Jiao was married. But he had been on blind dates for two or three years. It was the first time he met someone who made him fall in love. After tossing and turning all night, he decided to find out about Xu Xiao Jiao's match.

This inquiry brought him back to life with full blood.

Xu Xiao Jiao's match, villager Song Wei Ping, had no father or mother. He was a farmer. On top of that, he had the title of calamity star. How could such a person be worthy of Xu Xiao Jiao?

And ever since he found out that Xu Xiao Jiao was a high school graduate, he became even more excited. If she could be admitted to college, become a college student in the future, and be assigned a job, wouldn't this be a perfect match for him!

So he deliberately found Xu Xiao Jiao on Saturday's break while she was eating alone in the cafeteria.

"Comrade Xiao Jiao, I think you should work hard to take the college entrance examination. This way you can have a good future and become a city folk."

He didn't care about anything and babbled away. Following his own ideas, he arranged Xu Xiao Jiao's future path.

This was the first time Xu Xiao Jiao felt that there was someone that she couldn’t communicate with in the three days since she came to school.

"Teacher Zhang, I have my own plan for my future life. If you want to guide, please guide those in need."

Zhang De Sheng had already imagined how perfect his life will be in the future, "Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao, listen to me, as long as you are admitted to college, divorce Comrade Song Wei Ping. When you graduate, I will apply to arrange for you to be a teacher here. We can become a revolutionary match. You will enjoy happiness for the rest of your life."

Xu Xiao Jiao rolled her eyes when she heard that, "Teacher Zhang, I don't want to talk to you. If there’s nothing, please leave."

Zhang De Sheng showed the big watch on his wrist, "Look, I got someone to buy this in Shanghai. Don't you want it? I also have a bicycle. You haven't ridden a bicycle before, right? It's fast. I have a property in the county. Many people want to marry me, but I didn’t take a fancy. Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao, I think it’s Heaven who made me wait for you. The two of us are the best match.”

Xu Xiao Jiao sneered, "I think Heaven wants you to be a bachelor for the rest of your life. I don't want to say it. You haven't taken a fancy? Comrade Zhang De Sheng, please look in the mirror and realize the reality. In the end, is going bald before you are thirty or having a height of less than 1.7 meters that gives you the courage and the confidence? Do you think you are Monk Tang’s flesh? I warn you one last time. I am married. If you harass me again, I will immediately tell the leader and call the police. I can assure you, I can make you lose your job and make you less than a fart."

A few words from her made Zhang De Sheng dizzy. She didn't even eat. Just got up and left.

Zhang De Sheng didn't expect Xu Xiao Jiao to look down on him so much. His face turned livid, "Xu Xiao Jiao, you are unwilling! Hmph, think carefully. If you miss out on me, you may not be able to ride a bicycle in your life! Are you willing to follow that mud-legged named Song Wei Ping and work on the field for the rest of your life?"

Xu Xiao Jiao didn't understand this man’s brain circuit. She suddenly missed Song Wei Ping a little bit. If Song Wei Ping was here, she wouldn't need to waste her words. Let Song Wei Ping beat him up.

"Teacher Xiao Jiao! You are here. We are looking for you. When I came from your dormitory, I thought you might be here."

"Teacher Xiao Jiao, I have good news for you. Your match is here to see you."

"Yes, yes, your match is called Song Wei Ping, right? Ah, ah, he is good-looking. He matches you so well."

"He's waiting for you at the entrance with a big bag of delicious food. I saw imported canned food from the mall."

"There's also chocolate. I heard it's very delicious but it's so expensive. Also, there are new clothes for you."

"Also, he’s riding a brand new bicycle. We asked and he said he bought it for you. Teacher Xiao Jiao, your match treats you so well!"

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