Wednesday 8 November 2023

7DLW 33




Chapter 33 Remedial Classes

"Song Wei Ping? Why are you here today?" Xu Xiao Jiao was surprised. It was Song Wei Ping who opened the door. She thought he would stay at home for one night and come back either in the morning or the afternoon.

Seeing that Wu Chun Hua was asleep, Song Wei Ping unconsciously lowered his voice, "Worried about you. Grandmother and Xiao Gang are fine at home, so I came back."

"It's already time. Is there any bus?" The whole sky was black.

Song Wei Ping gently put the things on the table, "I came here by bicycle. It's easier to buy things these days. Have you eaten yet?"

Xu Xiao Jiao shook her head, "Mom finished eating. She was tired and just fell asleep. I want to eat just now."

Song Wei Ping took out the rice, "That's perfect. The fried lotus root and fried tenderloin I made for you are warm. Eat them while they're hot."

Xu Xiao Jiao was taken aback, "How did you accomplish this in a few hours?"

It was eleven o'clock when he went home in the morning. To return now, he must set off at three o'clock in the afternoon. During three-four hours in the middle, he had to see Grandmother and Xiao Gang and pack up some brought back things. How did he find the time to cook for her?

Song Wei Ping saw the surprise on her face, "It didn't take long."

For some reason, Xu Xiao Jiao's heartbeat became a little chaotic, "Hey, Song Wei Ping, don't be so nice to me."

She couldn't tell whether she felt distressed for Song Wei Ping or something else. At the moment she felt a little uncomfortable.

Song Wei Ping put the warm rice in front of her, "If I don’t be nice to you, who should I be nice to? Eat."

Xu Xiao Jiao looked at Song Wei Ping. He probably didn't have the time to clean himself up when he got home. The stubble that had grown in the past two days was faint. He looked a little tired.

"You're ugly." Xu Xiao Jiao reached out and touched his chin.

"Dislike me?" Song Wei Ping asked her.

"No. We already agreed for a lifetime." For some reason, Xu Xiao Jiao couldn't say the words of being roommates for a lifetime. "You haven't eaten yet, right? Let's eat together."

Song Wei Ping nodded, "Okay."

The two of them had a leisurely meal, during which Wu Chun Hua woke up. Seeing Song Wei Ping, there was a round of nagging. She was afraid that he would be tired.

Because Wu Chun Hua lived in a single room, there was a big companion bed in the room. Song Wei Ping rented a recliner from outside. It wasn't a problem for them to rest. Not long after eating, Wu Chun Hua urged Song Wei Ping to take a rest.

Naturally, Song Wei Ping couldn't fall asleep. Usually when he was at home, it would be past ten o'clock when he finished his work. It was only eight o'clock. He didn't feel sleepy at all.

Xu Xiao Jiao went to the nurse to borrow a clipper to trim Song Wei Ping's beard.

Because some people will be hospitalized for a long time, the nurses have scissors, nail clippers, needles and threads, and clippers. Xu Xiao Jiao borrowed a clipper.

There was a separate bathroom in the single room. Xu Xiao Jiao moved a chair for Song Wei Ping to sit on, "I have never shaved anyone else's beard. If I give you a bloody hole, don't hold it against me."

It was also the first time for Song Wei Ping to let someone else to help him shave his beard. He felt pleasure from Xu Xiao Jiao's hand smearing foaming agent on his chin and hummed in response.

"I won't complain."

Xu Xiao Jiao lowered her head to watch his chin seriously. She carefully covered every part, "Don't worry, I can't bear to. Your chin is so pretty. If a bloody hole is left, I will feel bad."

"Pretty?" Song Wei Ping raised his eyebrows.

Xu Xiao Jiao’s eyebrows and eyes were focused as she moved her hands lightly, "En, pretty, Song Wei Ping, haven't I ever praised you? You are good-looking."

Song Wei Ping looked at her close face. Her long and drooping eyelashes were like a small fan. She looked serious and extremely cute.

"Like?"

Xu Xiao Jiao nodded, "I like it."

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her head and looked at him, "Hey, why are you asking such inexplicable questions? Everyone appreciates beauty. You are good-looking. Of course I like it. It had nothing to do with anything else. I will not break our agreement."

A delicate wife in front of others, a good roommate behind. She protected his face and then enjoyed his achievements. This was the most perfect thing.

Song Wei Ping nodded lightly, "Good that you like."

"Oh, don't move. I'm going to use a knife. I've never used this thing before." Xu Xiao Jiao pressed his head.

Song Wei Ping stopped moving and let her do whatever she wanted.

It was Xu Xiao Jiao's first operation. She was very worried that Song Wei Ping would be hurt. Unexpectedly, the result wasn't bad.

Seeing Song Wei Ping's chin that became smooth again, she was very proud, "Wow, Song Wei Ping, look. It's shaved. It's perfect. I'm such a genius. I can use it as a skill to guarantee my meals in the future."

Song Wei Ping rubbed his chin, glanced at her, and joked with her, "Don't. You treated my head as a watermelon, swinging it around. I’m dizzy."

Xu Xiao Jiao wasn't convinced, "This is my first time, so I was a little more careful. After I shave you a few more times in the future, I will get used to it."

Song Wei Ping nodded this time, "Just shave me."

In fact, it was quite comfortable to be shaved by her. Her movements were gentle and her expression was focused. At the beginning, Song Wei Ping was fascinated by her. Then he was drowsy under her soft fingertips.

He didn't want her to do those actions for others.

Xu Xiao Jiao curled her lips, "Dream too beautifully. If you hadn't been tired for the past two days, you thought I would be willing to serve you. Want me to move my hands? It would be difficult."

She always moved her mouth and not her hands.

Song Wei Ping smiled, "Then I got to be more tired in the future."

Xu Xiao Jiao detected that he wasn't joking. That's right. This time, Mom’s surgery cost a lot of money. Nutritional supplements were indispensable for her follow-up health care. There was Grandmother at home. It went without saying he was under great pressure.

"Song Wei Ping, I have something to discuss with you." She said while packing her things.

Song Wei Ping wiped his face with a towel, "What's the matter?"

Xu Xiao Jiao told him her plan, "This time, Mom’s surgery cost a lot of money. You are under a lot of pressure. I thought of a way to make money. I want to start remedial classes."

Song Wei Ping didn't understand, "Remedial classes?"

Xu Xiao Jiao nodded, "En, it's the college entrance examination remedial class. There are many in the county. I heard from Ping Xiang that there are more in the provincial capital. It’s currently under loose management and doesn't need any formalities. As long as someone attends, they can teach."

Song Wei Ping knew her abilities. It was just that she didn't want to go to college. As long as she wanted to, he was sure that she could go to any one.

But him knowing didn't mean that everyone else knew. He was worried that no one would come to study.

He thought for a while, "If you want to do it, find a place in the town. I can ask Third Elder Brother Li to help. He knows the place well. The tables, chairs and benches are easy to sort. The important thing was how to publicize it so that everyone can come and study.”

After all, without word of mouth, no one was willing to spend this money.

Xu Xiao Jiao went on to add, "There is a small printing press in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college. I can borrow it. The textbooks sent by Ping Xiang are very complete. I plan to send her a telegram to ask her to collect some more for me. Then I will issue a few sets. The teaching materials should be enough. This way, the preparatory work is basically no problem."

As for the source of students, she was confident, "You don't have to worry about promoting it, I have a secret weapon."

Song Wei Ping pondered for a while, but didn't come up with any good ideas for publicity. He asked her, "What are you going to do?"

Xu Xiao Jiao blinked, "I plan to sign an agreement. If they don't get into the college, I don't want a penny. I will return it all."

This move was too big. Song Wei Ping had never heard of it before and was a little surprised for a while, "Then if they haven't passed the exam, your work will be in vain."

A guarantee to refund money is something that many people will want to take advantage of.

"So, it's not whoever comes, we take. At least some basic knowledge is required. Those who come to study must first take a preliminary test. We will only accept them if they meet the requirements."

Song Wei Ping thought about it seriously. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

In the past six months, Xu Xiao Jiao let him get in touch with some books on economics. He also bought the basics at Xinhua Bookstore.

After reading it for a few months, he also understood some tricks. This included a basic understanding of publicity and sales promotion.

He had never heard of Xu Xiao Jiao's method before. If one can't get into college, won't take money. If one shouts out this slogan, who knows how many people would be attracted in the end. But there will be many people who are tempted.

At that time, she shows some ability to convince others and take in a group of people with foundation, then the matter will basically be completed.

For a moment, his blood boiled over Xu Xiao Jiao's unprecedented idea.

Seeing that he was motionless, Xu Xiao Jiao pushed him, "Hey, what's the matter? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Song Wei Ping turned to her with some admiration in his eyes, "Why are you so smart? I will feel inferior."

As soon as Xu Xiao Jiao heard this, she knew that he understood the principle inside. She couldn't help but feel complacent, "I can't help it? Who made my brain easy to use? But don't feel inferior, you are also excellent. What’s more, when it comes to setting up the remedial classes, I won’t move my hands. You have to do the preparation work. Also, you have to be a teacher."

Now that the plan was determined, Song Wei Ping naturally supported her unconditionally, "Okay, I will listen to Teacher Xiao Jiao."

Wu Chun Hua had some blind trust in Xu Xiao Jiao. Because of the pot-stewed pork and Roujiamo. As long as Xu Xiao Jiao said it can work, they made a lot of money. This time Xu Xiao Jiao said that she wanted to run a college entrance examination remedial class. She supported it too.

In her heart, her daughter graduated from high school and was very knowledgeable. Even Zhou Ping Xiang, who was admitted to college, said that Xu Xiao Jiao would definitely be able to pass the exam if she took the exam. Besides, her daughter had even gone to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college to give lectures to college students. Even the county leaders were full of praises. So it won’t go bad.

But Xu Xiao Jiao said that the tutored students won’t be charged money if they don't pass the exam. This she can't understand.

"Really don't want a penny? Silly daughter, won’t you be at a loss. If none pass any of the exams, you and Wei Ping’s months of expenses and hard work be a waste?"

Xu Xiao Jiao explained to her the relationship between the pass rate and income. Still, she didn't understand, "At least charge a few yuans for hard work."

Then the attractiveness will be gone. The publicity gimmick can't be discounted at all. Xu Xiao Jiao can’t talk sense to Wu Chun Hua, so she simply didn't talk about it.

"Mom, you can nurture with a peace of mind. Don't worry about it. Have you ever seen me and Song Wei Ping do business at a loss?"

Wu Chun Hua thought for a while. This was true, "Mom is worried that your work will be wasted."

Xu Xiao Jiao shook her head, "That's impossible. After you leave the hospital in a few days, we will start preparing. Now it's February. The college entrance examination is in July. No, in June of the lunar calendar. We will do it for three months. That's enough. Me and Song Wei Ping made an agreement. Our two families’ land will be leased out to others. You can rest at home."

When Wu Chun Hua heard this, she was a little anxious, "How can not farming the land do?"

There was nothing wrong with it. Xu Xiao Jiao and Song Wei Ping were quick to cut the mess. As soon as Wu Chun Hua was discharged from the hospital, Song Wei Ping rented out the land the next day.

During this period, Xu Xiao Jiao had already completed telegrams to Zhou Ping Xiang, went to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college to confirm the borrowing of a printing machine, and roughly determined the knowledge points of the papers.

In less than half a month, their remedial class had basically taken shape.

Xu Xiao Jiao had to emotionally sigh. This efficiency was high.

As for attracting people in the early stage, Xu Xiao Jiao didn't even need to show up. Song Wei Ping helped her think of a way.

Because she once gave lectures to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers college, Xu Xiao Jiao was famous among the town leaders. When she and Song Wei Ping went to the mayor and said this, the mayor was shocked.

"Hey, Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao, your awareness is too high. You give tutoring to students who take the college entrance examination and won't get charged if they fail the exam. Where can one find such a good thing!"

This year's college entrance examination was the second exam after the reopening of the college entrance examination. The policy was also more lenient. Anyone under the age of 30 could participate. The mayor had calculated a few days ago. How many workers, farmers, educated youths in rural areas, demobilized soldiers, cadres, and this years’ graduates were there? If admitted into college, they will have an iron bowl job. If their town could produce a few more, that would be an honor. He will definitely have a good reputation with the county leaders.

He had heard that those in the provincial capitals and counties have tutoring alleys. The whole alley was full of various tutoring classes. He felt it was unfortunate that there was none in their town. Two days after sighing, Xu Xiao Jiao came here. Wasn’t this sending a pillow to a yawning person?

He looked at the review materials that Xu Xiao Jiao had prepared and clapped his hands together, "Every village will come to the meeting tomorrow. I have to publicize it for you. Comrade Xu Xiao Jiao, if under your guidance, our town can produce a few more college students, then you are the hero of our town."

Xu Xiao Jiao smiled and handed the leaflets she had written long ago to the town, "I will work hard."

With the support of the mayor, the news of the remedial classes in the town was transmitted back to the village through the branch secretary. Wildfire spread throughout the ten miles and eight townships.

In Meilin Village, Zhao Yan Yan was extremely excited.

"Elder Brother Guang Hui, did you hear what the branch secretary said? There is a remedial class for the college entrance examination in the town. If you fail the exam, you don't need to pay! This time we don't need to study like chickens without heads. Let's go and sign up."

Han Guang Hui was also full of ambition this time, "Okay, I heard that the remedial class has a lot of information. Let’s go sign up. This year, we will definitely be able to enter college!"

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