Chapter 27 Uphill
As soon as Xu Xiao Jiao entered the room, Zhao You Ying smilingly teased her.
"Oh, Xiao Jiao, you finally entered the room! And you brought such beautiful flowers?"
Although Xu Xiao Jiao was disgusted by Zhang De Sheng today, she was very happy for the rest of the day since Song Wei Ping came.
"Elder Sister You Ying, this is given to me by my match." She found a water bottle, filled it with water, and put in the blue lilies in her hand one by one.
This was bought by Song Wei Ping when they watched the movie.
Originally, they were going to take the main road back, but Song Wei Ping led her into a small road on the way back. It was only when they entered that they realized that there were many flower sellers inside.
Zhao You Ying understood after thinking about it, "Oh, I know. Did you buy it on the small road next to the cinema? There, people secretly sell flowers every day. Just to earn money from you young couples. Anyway, your match treats you very well."
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't refute. Song Wei Ping treated her very well.
Zhao You Ying had been matchmaking for a long time. She liked to see other couples being in harmony, "You guys got a good relationship, I heard you returned long ago and chatted outside for half an hour. I can see that your match misses you."
Had it been half an hour? Xu Xiao Jiao felt that the two of them only said a few words.
But even if it was half an hour, she didn't feel irritable. Talking to Song Wei Ping was very comfortable every time.
Xu Xiao Jiao nodded with a smile, "He's worried about me. He's afraid that I'll be wronged outside, so he'll ask you more."
Having said that, Zhao You Ying remembered what she had heard during the day.
"Did Zhang De Sheng look for you again? Xiao Jiao, if he looks for you again, tell me. I have to go to the leader and report him."
She didn't understand. Xu Xiao Jiao already had a match and Zhang De Sheng still chased after her. What did it look like? This was simply a moral corruption.
Xu Xiao Jiao wasn’t so angry anymore, "I warned him today. He probably won't dare to look for me again in the future."
And she will leave after staying for two or three days. She won't have any interaction with the school in the future. She was too lazy to deal with Zhang De Sheng.
What she didn't know was even if she didn't want to pursue it anymore, Song Wei Ping wasn’t so indifferent as he appeared on the surface.
The next day, after having lunch with Song Wei Ping, Xu Xiao Jiao urged him to go back. The bicycle couldn’t be stored here, so he had to ride it back. The journey took more than two hours. When it’s late, it will be cold. So it was better to go back early.
Song Wei Ping bid farewell to Xu Xiao Jiao at the school gate. But he did not leave in the direction of home.
He already inquired about Zhang De Sheng's situation last night. He didn't intend to go home today. Nor did he intend to let Xu Xiao Jiao know about these things.
He hoped that she could be carefree.
For the remaining three days, Xu Xiao Jiao lived a carefree life. The training courses had already been set. She only needed to give her lectures after the school arranged a good time for her.
Because what she said was easy to understand and not obscure, it made people find it a lot of fun. So the whole lecture process went smoothly.
Even after the last class ended, the school arranged a dinner party and invited Xu Xiao Jiao to have a meal with the students in the graduating class to bid farewell.
The dining atmosphere wasn’t bad. The leader was very satisfied with Xu Xiao Jiao's training this time. Because he went to the classroom to listen to the lectures for a few days in a row, he noticed that everyone listened very attentively and took very detailed notes.
In addition, Xu Xiao Jiao had prepared a textbook with detailed explanations and gave it to the school. Students could extract and study it. This made the leader even more satisfied.
Needless to say, this textbook was the one that Song Wei Ping made for her back then.
The leader tactfully left the stage after a few words, knowing that many girls in the class had a good relationship with Xu Xiao Jiao and were feeling restrained.
As soon as the leader left, everyone relaxed a lot. A few girls immediately surrounded Xu Xiao Jiao.
"Teacher Xiao Jiao, I’ll miss you."
"That's right. Why did the week go by so fast? It feels like you just came."
"We went shopping together once. I want you to accompany us to go shopping again. The scarf you helped me pick out last time, everyone said it looked good and makes me look so fair."
Everyone was chattering and enthusiastic.
Xu Xiao Jiao also liked this group of girls very much, "When I have a chance in the future, I'll come and play with you guys."
"Okay, okay, then Teacher Xiao Jiao, you must come."
"That's right. you don't have to worry about meeting people who bother you."
She added this sentence in a hushed voice. It immediately attracted the attention of several people in the small group.
They all knew that bothersome person was Zhang De Sheng.
Originally, everyone considered how Zhang De Sheng was their teacher and naturally had some respect in their hearts. But since the last time they saw his angry face in the cafeteria and him disturbing Teacher Xiao Jiao, they were disgusted with him even though they didn't say anything.
Hearing his gossip at this time, everyone immediately moved over.
"What's the matter? What's the matter? What happened to Teacher Zhang?"
The girl who had the gossip curled her lips in disgust, "What Teacher Zhang? I don't think he can be a teacher any more."
Someone in her family was the leader of the school and the family conditions were very good. Her personality was cheerful and had a good relationship with everyone. Because of having many clothes, she often wore gaudy clothes. But since Xu Xiao Jiao advised her to not exceed three colors on her body, her clothing taste had skyrocketed. Her relationship with Xu Xiao Jiao was also very good.
She lowered her voice and didn’t drag the matter, "I heard from my mom that surnamed Zhang has a messy relationship. He got together with a female comrade next door who has a man. In the past two days, he was discovered by that man. So, there's some commotion."
"Oh my."
"No wonder I haven't seen him for the past three days."
"Ah? It's disgusting."
"Isn't he morally corrupt?"
Everyone frowned. They weren’t young. Some of them had already had a match arranged by their family. Everyone knew about Zhang De Sheng's situation.
They all know that he had been on blind dates for several years and never took a fancy. Some people in the class have even confessed to him, but he dismissed it. Except for the fact that his eyesight was too high, he appeared decent at other times.
They thought he was a well-behaved person, pah!
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't expect that Zhang De Sheng would be this unlucky. Wasn't this great? He just offended her and now received his dues. With this record, he can forget about flipping his situation in the future.
When Song Wei Ping came to pick her up, she couldn't wait to tell him, "Although I won't see him again in the future, I feel very happy that he gets a smack from life."
This kind of person with poor character wasn’t suitable to be a teacher at all. He’ll mislead students.
"He deserved what he deserved." Song Wei Ping simply commented.
He didn't show his merits at all.
He didn't expect to be able to pull Zhang De Sheng down. Originally, he wanted to find out his shortcoming and then threatened and beat him. But he accidentally discovered that he had an improper relationship with the female comrade next door.
The two of them happened to do it in secret. He inquired around with the neighbors. They all said that Zhang De Sheng was a decent person. After inquiring again, he found out that the woman's husband worked in the iron and steel factory in the county. He only came back once every half a month. That woman normally didn’t go out unless needed to. In everyone's impression, she was an honest woman. No one would think that she would cuckold her man.
The night before yesterday, Song Wei Ping was sure that Zhang De Sheng had gone to the woman's place. So he took a chance, met the woman's husband, and handed him a letter telling him to go back because the child at home was sick and had a high fever. So that man rushed home. As expected, there was a commotion not long later.
For this kind of pious person who values face the most, it would be best to ruin his reputation.
Song Wei Ping put Zhang De Sheng's matter behind him and chatted with Xu Xiao Jiao, "Grandmother, Mom and Xiao Gang miss you so much. The family made dumplings and had big bones in sauce and pickled cabbage with fish ready. I'll make it for you when we get back. Do you miss home?"
"Miss", Xu Xiao Jiao nodded again and again. "Song Wei Ping, I miss home even more now that you say it."
The beginning of winter had come. This year's weather was good. Coupled with the increase in grain production in Meilin Village, it could be seen to the naked eye that it will be a stable and prosperous year.
This year, Song Wei Ping's small business was also smooth and stable. It was bountiful.
He and Xu Xiao Jiao talked about his plans, "The brigade isn’t busy. The secretary said he’s giving you a few days off. I also asked for leave. Didn't you always want to go to the mountains to play? I will take you to hunt chestnuts and pick mountain dates?"
Xu Xiao Jiao wanted to cheer, "Alright! Song Wei Ping, you are so nice."
Last year she wanted to go. But during the autumn and winter last year, she caught a cold. The autumn wind was cold. Wu Chun Hua and Song Wei Ping refused to let her go. This year, she may get to play.
When the bus arrived, the two of them got in the bus and sat side by side on the seats. Song Wei Ping gradually calmed down as he watched the bus slowly leave the county town. He was afraid. Afraid that Xu Xiao Jiao would stay in the county for its prosperity. After seeing her excitedly talk about the things to do after going home, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
When Xu Xiao Jiao returned home, she naturally received a lot of greetings from Wu Chun Hua and Grandmother Song.
"Oh, from what I see our Xiao Jiao have lost weight." This was a sentence that every elder must say when welcoming the younger generation. Throughout the ages, there had never been an exception.
"Yes, yes, this child must have suffered. Although it was such an honor, I was always worried. This was great. You’re finally back."
"Elder Sister, how did the training go? Were they dumbfounded!" This was an exaggerated flattery from the honest brother.
Xu Xiao Jiao first said that she ate well and slept well. Then she answered Xu Xiao Gang's words, "Ain’t that true! I stood there and gave the lecture. They were all ears. When the class was over, those students cheered and applauded thunderously. Tell me, isn’t your sister awesome."
Xu Xiao Gang was dumbfounded. Thinking of so many workers, peasants and soldiers students applauding and cheering at his sister. That scene was amazing.
There was more material to brag about to his friends!
"Elder Sister, you are so awesome!"
Because of this gained honor for the village, Xu Xiao Jiao's status in the village had been elevated a lot. In addition, her contribution to the increase in grain production had benefited the whole village. Everyone was even more friendly toward her.
So when the two of them were about to go up the mountain, the several uncles and aunties had to talk to them when they saw them.
"Xiao Jiao, what are you doing here? Oh, go up the mountain to play. You should. This autumn harvest is over. It's time to take a good rest. Ping boy, you take care of Xiao Jiao."
"A few days ago, my kid said that there are many jujubes in the east. Go there and have a look. There are many stones over there. Xiao Jiao, don't personally do it. Let Ping boy pick it for you."
"Oh, you young couple. The relationship is good. I say, you two kids are a good match. Go then."
"Xiao Jiao, why are you so lucky? Look at you. You can give lectures to those college students. It's amazing. Ping boy, you should cherish your blessing and treat Xiao Jiao well."
The village wasn’t big. The two of them had headed out for more than half an hour in a daze. Here, a few sentences, there, a bit of chatter. They stopped and went repeatedly before leaving the village.
Xu Xiao Jiao was delighted, "Song Wei Ping, I'm already a celebrity in Meilin Village. Look at my popularity."
Song Wei Ping nodded, "It’s high."
He boasted so solemnly. How could people not feel any sincerity? Xu Xiao Jiao poked him, "I think you’re being sarcastic."
Song Wei Ping said a few more words, "When I went out before, no one talked to me and thought I was a calamity star. Now everyone thinks that I am a lucky person because I married you."
When he said this, Xu Xiao Jiao felt distressed and proud at the same time. She felt sorry for the difficult life he had before. She was proud of the luck and changes she had brought to him.
"So you have to treat me well in the future. I will treat you well. We will be good roommates for life."
Song Wei Ping: ...
He didn't want to be a good roommate or the likes.
"There’s several rocks raised here. Be careful." Song Wei Ping didn’t respond to her and reminded her by standing in front of the path.
Xu Xiao Jiao’s attention got diverted, "This mountain doesn't seem high. Is it easy to climb?"
Song Wei Ping shook his head, "It doesn't look high, but it's actually not short. There are many rocks and few trees on the mountain. Except for some jujube trees, chestnut trees and pine trees, there are nothing else. Up ahead is hard to hike. It's all rocks."
He turned his head and saw Xu Xiao Jiao almost tripping over a rock by accident. He quickly grabbed her arm to support her.
"How about, I carry you up?"
This story so funn, i love wei ping
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