Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 994

Chapter 994: Chapter 867: Scalp Tingling

In spring, they sow seeds and plant rice seedlings; in summer, they weed and harvest vegetables; in autumn, they harvest crops from the fields, dig up potatoes, and cut millet and sorghum; in winter, they repair main water channels and river embankments.

Year after year, day in and day out, it’s always the same.

The five educated youths have gotten used to this life and are quite content compared to the other teams. But at this moment, they do not know that perhaps one day a surprise is about to come...

In the production team’s courtyard office, the Old Captain, Uncle Zhang, and accountant Xiao Shi Tou were following the usual regulations of previous years and distributing this batch of hunt spoils.

After washing up, Zhang Guoqing returned and entered the room, intending to bid farewell to return to his post.

The Old Captain waved his hand, "Sit for a moment, I have a question for you."

"Captain, I’ll leave first then." Seeing this, Xiao Shi Tou quickly stood up, "Xiao Wu, eat before you go. Your share has been calculated, remember to take it."

The Old Captain laughed and grabbed Xiao Shi Tou, "Why are you rushing? I haven’t spoken any secrets with this kid. His share usually goes to his parents, right?"

Zhang Guoqing gave a thumbs up and laughed, "You know me, Third Grandpa."

With a smile on his face, the Old Captain glanced at him, "Stop playing dumb with me. Tell us what’s been happening out there recently? I heard from the educated youths that they’ve stopped classes outside?"

Zhang Guoqing pondered for a moment, avoiding the question, and asked about something else, "Third Grandpa, how are the educated youths in our village?"

"They’re doing well! They were a bit delicate when they first arrived, but they found ways to learn. After all, they’re cultured people; they learn quickly and get along with the villagers."

Zhang Guoqing smiled. This was the first batch, he could understand.

"Apart from them, there will be more educated youths coming in the future. You should be prepared." What Zhang Guoqing didn’t mention was, in addition to batches of educated youths, there were also reform-through-labor workers being assigned.

However, the time for that hadn’t come, and he couldn’t mention it.

The Old Captain furrowed his brow. With more people, the food ration per person decreases, and honestly, he wasn’t happy about more outsiders coming, but with the policy set, he couldn’t do anything about it.

Putting aside this unknown matter, he asked again, "Have they really stopped classes outside?"

Zhang Guoqing shook his head, "This matter isn’t clear right now, but as common people, we still need to learn some knowledge. Even if we don’t talk about getting admitted to technical secondary schools or universities, once the city recruits workers, those with education will always have an advantage."

The Old Captain looked at him angrily. This kid speaks half-concealed and half-revealed, he’s indeed learned some bad habits.

"Third Grandpa, I work in the army, and I’m not very familiar with local affairs. But my family, Ping’an, is now only going to school for half a day, and it seems the same is going to happen here too."

The Old Captain heard this, looked at him, then at the bewildered Uncle Zhang and the thoughtful Xiao Shi Tou, a glint of understanding in his eyes.

"Xiao Wu..."

As soon as this "ah" came out of the Old Captain’s mouth, Zhang Guoqing immediately felt a chill down his spine. Every time this tone appeared, it was never good news.

"...Did you see your nephews and grand-nephews just now?"

Zhang Guoqing nodded embarrassedly, acknowledging that he was indeed now of senior status in the family.

"Nowadays, if school starts holding classes for only half a day, many families in our village won’t send their children to school. If these kids don’t go to school, they’ll waste their lives away..."

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