Second Marriage in the 1970s - Chapter 62

When I got up early and opened the back door, I saw the old couple in the backyard, one drinking tea and reading, the other washing and drying.

“Master, madam, good morning.”

After hearing the sound, the old couple looked back and saw that it was Jiahui and nodded with her with a smile.

“Get up? Did you sleep well last night?”

Jiahui nodded and smiled, “It’s good, the air here is very good, and it’s very quiet.”

With Zhao Donglin by his side, I feel at ease when I change places. Moreover, the environment here is really good, quiet in the middle of noisy, Jiahui remembers this geographical location, in more than ten or two decades, housing prices will continue to rise, which is not something ordinary citizens can afford.

“Did the girl have breakfast? I went back from my house all the time without eating.”

Jiahui smiled and nodded, “It’s the flour that my aunt gave yesterday. My mother-in-law made pancakes. By the way, aunty, we will go to the market to buy things later. If you have anything you want, we’ll take it back.”

Shen Nianru shook his head and said, “No, there is nothing lacking at home, thank you for being a girl.”

“It should be that we thank the uncle and aunt for being willing to rent such a good house to us.”

And the rent is not high, but it seems tacky to withdraw money from cultural people like the uncle and aunt, so Jiahui didn’t talk about the topic of rent.

Shen Nianru smiled, “Then let’s not thank you, and we will treat ourselves as our own people, and the yard will be lively when there are too many people.”

Jiahui smiled and nodded.

It can be seen that the old couple has cultural connotations, and their temperament is outstanding. However, the two of them live in such a big house. They have not heard of their children in the conversation in the past two days. Instead, they have said “lively” several times. “, can this also reflect from the side that the current situation of their lives is not “lively” enough?

Jiahui always felt that even their smiles smelled of loneliness and loneliness.

The market in the provincial capital is very prosperous. There are all kinds of meat, aquatic products, and vegetables in the market. Although the varieties are not rich enough, the embryonic form of the 21st century vegetable market is already in place.

“You have to buy oil, salt, vinegar, rice, noodles and eggs.” Jia Hui looked around and asked Zhao Donglin, “What do we have for lunch today, mapo tofu, oyster sauce lettuce, potato shreds, and cook another fish, okay?”

Jiahui finally understood what is meant by “It’s not easy to live in the capital”. It seems that she has to find a way to make money. She doesn’t want to live in a hurry all day.

“It’s fine if you decide, as long as you make it, I love it.”

Zhang Qiaoer didn’t dare to use the gas stove, Jiahui said that she would cook today’s meal. It was their first dinner in the provincial capital, and it also meant to see Zhao Donghe off.

Zhao Donghe was going to rush back after lunch, as long as he could get to the county, he could find a way to go back to the village.

Zhang Qiao’er was reluctant to return his youngest son so soon. Zhao Donglin also kept him for a few more days, but Zhao Donghe insisted on going back, saying that he could not rest assured.

Seeing that he mentioned his son, everyone did not persuade him. The child is the weakness of his parents. What’s more, Zhao Donghe is now both a father and a mother. Zhang Qiao’er several times persuaded him to find another one.

After Zhao Donglin finished talking, Jiahui glanced at him and found that he was really more and more able to speak now.

Go home after shopping, first regulate the kitchen and see what is missing at home, and then take time to go there in the afternoon.

“It’s still early, let’s go to school and register first.”

The two took the admission notice and all the materials prepared on the notice to go out.

When I arrived at the school, there were already a lot of people who came to sign up. Everyone’s expressions were tired and happy, showing longing and longing for a new life.

“Are these two new classmates? Which department?”

On the campus, staff members with armbands came up to ask.

Jiahui smiled and nodded, “I am from the English department, and he is from the Economics department.”

The other party raised an eyebrow and nodded. These two departments are the key departments of the school. The economics department has the highest admission score, and the English department has the most stringent admission requirements. In addition to the normal subjects, one more English test is required, with a score of 90 points. , Will be admitted.

He raised his finger in a direction, “The Economics Department is going straight on this road, and the English Department turns to the right. You can sign up separately, which is faster.”

Jiahui looked at Zhao Donglin, “Why don’t we sign up separately?”

What she thought was that her home was just behind the school anyway, so she could just go back after signing up, and she could save time to go back and cook. Who knew that Zhao Donglin would not follow her routine.

“I’ll accompany you first.”

This means to be together.

The other party smiled, “Hehe, the two have a good relationship, are they… siblings?”

The **** men are obviously a few years older than the lesbians, and the relationship is very familiar, so I guess the brothers and sisters are more reliable.

Jiahui smiled and shook her head, with a hint of sly in her smile.

“No, we are husband and wife.”

The boss’s mouth suddenly opened.

“Oh, sorry, I really didn’t guess. Uh huh.”

Jiahui waved her hand and said with a smile, “It doesn’t matter, then we go to sign up first, thank you.”

The other party also realized that they waved their hands at the back of the two of them, thinking to themselves, it was really surprising that it turned out to be a husband and wife.

Red banners, a desk, a teacher who signed up, wearing glasses, and a pile of documents and forms on the desk.

“Are you Dong Jiahui?”

This is the second place in the province. In order to grab people, several people were fighting.

“Well, the state stipulates that tuition fees are reduced or exempted. Then, students in our school have a monthly living allowance of 18 yuan to help everyone relieve financial pressure.”

Jiahui nodded, she had already understood these things before.

The enrolling teacher handed over a copy and said, “You can fill in this form.”

Jiahui saw that it was an “accommodation application form”, she said, “Teacher, I don’t need accommodation.”

The teacher’s hand in sorting out the information paused, “Huh? You are not a local without accommodation.”

“My family came here together, rented a room near the school, and lived with my family.”

“That’s it.” The teacher helped the frame of the frame, “Then register it for you, and let’s talk about any formalities afterwards.”

As Jiahui was registering, the teacher asked Zhao Donglin, who had been waiting nearby.

“Classmate, what’s your name?”

He thought that Zhao Donglin was also here to sign up, so he asked and looked at the registration book.

“I’m not an English major, I will leave immediately.”

It’s really weird, “Why are you here if it’s not an English department?”

“I’ll wait for my daughter-in-law.”

The teacher held the frame of the frame again. He was stunned for a few seconds, and then reacted after a few seconds. He stretched out his index finger and swayed between the two of them. He asked uncertainly, “You guys, are you a couple?”

Zhao Donglin nodded.

The teacher uttered a cry, and then looked at the two carefully. Maybe Jiahui was too tender and didn’t seem to be married at all. Zhao Donglin wouldn’t think about it without saying that the teacher would really not think about it.

Unexpectedly, the couple can be admitted to the same school, their scores at Wudong University are not low.

“Then, which department are you from?”

“I am from the Department of Economics.”

The teacher nodded, still very impressed, one college student from a family can change the door, and two are also available for one family!

Sooner or later this family will thrive.

The two went around the school after they signed up, and the news that a couple was admitted to Wu Dong had spread all over the campus, arousing everyone’s curiosity.

Jiahui started cooking as soon as she got home, and Meixiang had already prepared the ingredients.

Pour the oil, saute the fragrant, and put the ingredients into the pot to see if she can cook easily.

“Sister-in-law, how is your school? Isn’t it simple and old?”

Wudong University is a veteran university. Based on the principle of “Ning Que not abuse”, it has admitted more than 380 students this year.

It is better to admit fewer students than to lower the score.

“You can go see it next time, it’s just ahead anyway.”

Meixiang School signs up tomorrow. Her campus is a bit far away, and she has to take a bus to and from get out of class.

“Tomorrow your brother will accompany you to sign up, and let him buy you a monthly bus pass by the way.”

“I still want to stay, anyway, for a year and a half, don’t I need to spend extra money on the bus every day.”

“It doesn’t cost much to take the bus, but whether to live in a dormitory or not is up to you. If you like group life, then stay, if you like to live with your family, then come back. You think about it first, think about it first. think.”

Meixiang nodded in response. She was actually a bit introverted, she was afraid of getting along with people, and she wanted to live at home even more.

The three dishes of mapo tofu, oyster sauce lettuce, and potato shreds were quick to cook. The last fish took a little longer. After finishing, Jia Huisheng put two pieces on the plate and asked Zhao Donglin to send it to the backyard.

The first one is not spicy, only garlic and coriander are added to improve the flavor, mainly because the two elderly people will not be able to eat spicy.

Jiahui’s consideration is indeed right. Zhong Daomin’s stomach is not good, and he can’t eat spicy food. Jiahui’s fish is sweet and sour, the meat is tender, and the taste is light and fragrant, which is very appetizing for the elderly.

“Well, we have a good meal, this girl is really good at cooking.”

In the morning, Ying Bao came to the backyard to play. She was choosing vegetables. Ying Bao was watching her. She was very cute and cute. Don’t think she was a little rural girl, she was also young, and she would be followed by a dozen ancient poems in the Three-Character Sutra. The most surprising thing is that Yingbao can sing English songs, and the song “JingleBell” shocked the old couple.

Shen Nianru asked her who taught her, and Ying Bao proudly said, “My mother taught me.”

The child is the purest and kindest in the world. As a stepmother, Jiahui, Ying Bao can trust her wholeheartedly and love her, which proves that this mother is very competent.

At the same time, Jiahui was able to cultivate her children so hard and did not treat them differently because they were step-children. This kind of mind is worthy of recognition.

“After you have dinner, go around and see if you can arrange a school for the black egg.”

The university started a bit early, and within a few days, at most in the first month, elementary school should also start.

Zhao Donglin sent Donghe away after dinner, and then went back to the Wudong Central Primary School nearest to his home. After talking with the principal for more than half an hour, the school agreed to borrow, but there are two conditions. One is to take an exam. Only qualified schools charge, the second is to give a loan fee, 50 yuan at a time.

“I’m not afraid of the exam. At the level of the black egg, it is enough for the fourth and fifth grades, and we will also pay the borrowing fee. As long as it is helpful to the black egg in the future, it will be fine to spend a few more money.” After finishing, Jiahui explained specially. , “Don’t tell mom about borrowing money, because she’s in a hurry.”

Fifty yuan is not a small sum. Their rent for a year is only one hundred yuan. If Zhang Qiaoer knows that the black eggs will not only pay tuition and books, but also fifty yuan in sponsorship fees, she estimates Distressed to faint.

The money spent at home in the past two days is indeed a lot, and the rent and purchases have also been hundreds of years ago.

Zhao Donglin nodded silently, holding Jiahui’s hand and rubbing it against his lips.

The gratitude in his heart could not be expressed in words. Every time Jiahui was considerate, it deepened his determination to treat her well and love her all his life. It was also because he met Jiahui that he had never regretted even for a moment. Agreed to the divorce.

He just heard the conversation between the two in the yard. He lowered his eyes and didn’t have any expressions on his face, but his heart kept surging.

He was sensible earlier than children of the same age. At the age of eight, he already had the appearance of a young boy, with a delicate face, wearing a light green little Tang suit, which was the new clothes Jiahui made for him.

Before entering the city, Jiahui made two coats for everyone. “People rely on clothing, but Buddhas rely on gold”. You can wear whatever you want in the village and you are not afraid of patching. Everyone is the same anyway, but you can’t enter the city. Same, I still have to clean up myself.

Sometimes a person’s external image can determine many things. Inner beauty is a kind of beauty, but the first thing people pay attention to when they meet is the outside.

He knows his stepmother’s kindness to him, and it is precisely because he knows his heart that he feels at a loss.

He could not call her mother calmly like Ying Bao, nor could he calmly act like a baby and ask her for anything, because he was sensible early, because he knew she was not his biological mother early, so even if he knew her good, he accepted This kind of goodness can only be kept in the bottom of my heart and dare not express it.

The aunt told him that his stepmother was willing to take him to the city for him to school, and he should be grateful to her for the rest of his life.

“You mother is a decent person, she doesn’t do anything undecent. She treats everyone well and is comprehensive. I don’t worry that you will have a bad life in the city. Since your home is for you to go to school, you can do it well, you see. , Your dad has been admitted to the university, your mother has been admitted to the university, and even your sister-in-law has been admitted to the university. Now that there is a family of college students in your family, you have to work hard.”

With such good learning conditions, it is natural to study hard to find a way out.

It’s not that Jiahui will abuse the black egg or what, but the black egg’s own character, too self-respect, Zhao Caixia, an aunt, has already seen it, even if Jiahui is willing to give it in the future, the black egg is not necessarily willing to ask for it.

For this kind of child, he has to make his own efforts.

But this is also good, people can only be real on their own.

The next day, Zhao Donglin accompanied his sister Meixiang to the school to sign up. The monthly bus ticket cost six yuan, and the monthly ticket can be used for unlimited rides on all buses in the city.

“In this case, it’s better to come back to live, anyway, you can ride an unlimited number of times.”

Meixiang didn’t expect this to be the way to take the bus in the city. She was worried about the fare to and fro. In this case, she might as well come back to live.

Jiahui calculated her account. The school subsidized 18 yuan a month, and the bus fare was 6 yuan. She lived at home and saved two meals in the morning and evening. In fact, it didn’t cost much. There is not much difference in meals.

In the afternoon, the black egg went to school to take the exam.

“Is this kid Zhao Zhuojun?”

The headmaster’s impression of the black egg’s clean and delicate appearance, and his well-behaved and sensible appearance, improved.

“This is the second grade paper last year. You can do it first.”

The principal originally wanted to take the first-year papers, but then he thought about it. Now that he was in the second grade, he should do the second-year test first. If the grades are really bad, try the first-year test.

He had already thought about it, as long as the first-grade paper could get sixty points in the test, letting the black egg repeat the grade, it would be considered a face to Zhao Donglin.

Although Zhao Donglin had just come from the country and had no money or background, he was admitted to Wudong University. College students are too popular these days. It is hard to say that there will be any good fortune in the future. It is just a matter of accepting one more student, and it is not guilty to offend others.

Heidan took the test papers, sat down at a table, took a pen from his schoolbag and started to work on the questions.

The principal was a little surprised when he saw him holding a pen. The younger children had insufficient wrist strength and could not write good words even with a pen. Therefore, most of the younger children used pencils. When the black egg dropped the pen, the principal was hit in the face. , Heidan’s characters are horizontal and vertical, and although the stroke of the pen is very young, but it is far beyond the children of the same age, it is obvious that he has practiced the calligraphy well.

It seems that I underestimated this kid named Zhao Zhuojun. Also, his parents are both college students. With such a good learning atmosphere, how could the child’s grades be poor?

Heidan finished the math and Chinese test paper in half an hour, and finally checked it again. The principal personally looked at the score. After receiving the test paper, the surface was neat and tidy, and the handwriting was neat.

“Zhao Zhuojun’s children’s grades are very good. Last semester, only two students in the second grade of our school took the double hundred.”

If you consider the answering time and handwriting, Zhao Zhuojun is obviously better than those two.

At this time, the principal’s expression completely changed. Before, he was polite and alienated, but now he is completely eager. Such a top student, they Wudong Central Elementary School must want it!

“The grades of Zhao Zhuojun’s children are completely qualified. In addition, with such good grades, our school is not prepared to collect sponsorship fees.”

Zhao Donglin was not surprised by the performance of the Black Egg. He was a little surprised by the cancellation of the sponsorship fee to the principal, but it would be better to cancel it. Who would make his children stand up?

“In fact, Zhao Zhuojun has already taught himself to the fourth grade course at home.”

“Oh?”

The principal came with great interest. With his brief contact with Zhao Donglin, Zhao Donglin was not a person without a target. He really wanted to see where the strength of this kid Zhao Zhuojun was.

The principal happily took out two fourth-grade exam papers from the drawer, “Student Zhao, would you like to make this exam paper? This is the final exam paper for the last semester of the fourth grade.

Heidan took the test paper and started to answer the questions directly. This time it took a little longer to answer the questions. There were more mathematics calculation questions, and there were more small essays in the Chinese language.

Fifty minutes later, the black egg handed the test paper to the principal, who couldn’t wait to start scoring the paper.

Ten minutes later, the principal put down the red pen in admiration, and the satisfaction in his eyes almost overflowed.

“Student Zhao Zhuojun is really excellent, double hundred! I can’t even find the points deducted for the composition.”

The title of the composition is to describe the summer scenery, 200 words, the black egg writes the summer rural scenery, the lush forest, the frogs in the field, the mud loach after the rain, the swarms of sparrows, and the white belly jumping in the water. fish.

“The sun is setting in the west, and the sky is tinted with red colors. The old cow-herders are coming home from the foot of the mountain. The air is full of fragrance. That’s when everyone is starting to cook dinner.”

He couldn’t believe it was a composition written by an eight-year-old child!

Now, don’t talk about sponsorship fees, he has also charged the tuition fee for the student!

The principal was stuck thinking that according to Zhao Zhuojun’s age, he should go to the third grade next semester, but he has taught himself the content of the fourth grade, and he has a good grasp of it. Should Zhao Zhuojun directly cross the third and fourth grades to the fifth grade?

But is it too much to cross two levels at once? Their school rarely skips grades, at least not during his tenure as the principal.

“Well, it’s a bit too much to skip directly to the fifth grade. With Zhao Zhuojun’s grades, it is absolutely no problem to go directly to the fourth grade at the beginning of school. What about your parents’ views, do you agree with the child skipping?”

Today, Zhao Donglin came to accompany the black egg. Before coming, Jia Hui also said that with the black egg’s performance, he can skip a grade. The sentence Zhao Donglin just mentioned was also deliberately told to the principal.

“Children can learn, we are parents, we must raise our hands to support, and will not hold back the children.”

Zhao Donglin’s high-sounding words sounded to the principal’s ears, but they sounded like natural sounds. He even thought that Zhao Zhuojun would participate in the hard pen calligraphy competition and the composition competition. He didn’t know if the child had any other specialties. When the school officially started, he had to ask the teacher to do a good job. Dig and dig.

“That’s OK, that’s the case. Our school will start on March 10th, and the fourth grade class. The teachers in this class are the best. I wish Zhao Zhuojun a happy learning atmosphere.”

After leaving the school gate, Zhao Donglin patted the black egg on the shoulder, a joy from the heart.

“I performed well today. Your mother must be happy to know.”

Zhao Donglin didn’t realize what was wrong with this, and he was used to talking to Yingbao Fang. The black egg heard it, but he didn’t correct it, because Jiahui was his mother, and he also hoped that she would be happy. , I hope she can be proud of herself.

When he got home, Zhao Donglin talked about the black egg’s performance in the school, and also talked about the sponsorship fee. Anyway, there is no need to pay in the end, it doesn’t hurt to say it.

Jiahui was very pleased to pat the black egg on the head, “I know that our black egg is okay. It is the best child. You can’t relax even in the fourth grade. Do you want to keep working hard?”

The black egg nodded obediently.

Zhang Qiao’er’s eyes almost disappeared. At this moment, she felt that it was indeed worthwhile for her to come to the provincial capital so hard. The black egg is such a good baby, and she wasted a lot of material in school in the village!

However, Zhang Qiao’er was a little disappointed while happy, thinking that the life of the eldest son’s family would be better, and the younger son’s life would be a little frustrated.

She thought, the two brothers of Donglin and Donghe are in a good relationship, and when Donglin is ready, she will definitely be willing to help her younger brother.

The ten fingers also have lengths and shorts. A sister in the family will always have a good or bad life.