The next day, Captain Shicheng summoned the strong young men of the militia team to the team headquarters. He announced two things to everyone. First, Qu Zhaowu was invited to be the instructor of the militia team, responsible for guiding the daily drills of the militia team. Second, the militia team goes up to the mountains to hunt from time to time. The portion of the prey obtained is not handed over to the collective, and the remainder is divided among individuals according to their contribution.
Before he could even finish his words, these good guys started shouting. Not to mention other places, anyway, here in Shuangqu Commune, those who can be selected into the militia team must not only be well-educated, but also key people must be motivated. When this group of positive young men heard that the general was coming to be their instructor, they were so happy that they wanted to jump three feet high. Coupled with the benefit of being able to go hunting in the mountains from time to time, their enthusiasm instantly increased.
At their strong request, instructor Qu Zhaowu immediately took up his post and began arranging training. Obviously there was only one more instructor, but everyone's energy and spirit were already different. When they passed through the field shouting "one two one", relatives and friends were speechless - I'm a good boy, it hasn't been a long time yet. Why has the person changed?
Of course, this change is good. More or less, everyone feels that they can sleep more soundly at night.
Not only Qu Zhaowu found a second career in this family, but Guo Jing became a permanent member of the clinic with her excellent medical skills. Before she retired, she was the director of the Department of Rheumatology at the General Hospital of the Northern Xinjiang Military Region. She had been selected by the country to study abroad. She was very skilled in technology. It just so happened that people from all over the country needed experts in this field.
Now when Guo Jing is mentioned, everyone gives thumbs up and praises her. They all know that the newly purchased equipment and medicines in the clinic were obtained by her using her own money and through various connections. This man has a good mind!
Lin Meiru, who was born in an art troupe, was hired as an art director by the small theater troupe of their production team. Even though she is over eighty years old, she is still busy at work. She is leading the young people in the troupe to rehearse Red Lantern. Woolen cloth.
Only old man Qu Zhongchun was confused, saying that he was returning to his hometown to retire, but everyone else was using their spare time. He was the only one who was eating and drinking at home every day, and couldn't help at all. He is very melancholy!
For several days, Qu Zhongchun put a low chair into the yard and sat in a daze, occasionally sighing, looking melancholy. Of course, Xiao Qu Ning didn't want to see him like this. She always came close to him, talked to him, and made him happy. However, within a few days, Xiao Qu Ning also joined the ranks.
She also moved out a low chair and placed it next to Qu Zhongchun. The way she held her chin with one hand looked very similar to Qu Zhongchun's. She also had the same confusion on her face. Even when she sighed, the two of them often bumped into each other. Together.
"Alas~"
"Alas~"
It can be said that the grandfather and grandson have a very good understanding.
Now the whole family was panicking, including Qu Zhongchun, who had no time to be depressed. They did know why Xiao Qu Ning was confused, and the culprit was Qu Xiang. Last week, Qu Xiang came back with homework and said that the teacher asked them to write down their ideals and what they wanted to be when they grow up. He almost asked all his family members.
Hongwei said that his ideal is to be a technician, develop a higher quality and more productive cotton gin, and catch up with foreign countries.
Red Army said that he wanted to be an announcer so that Guabao could hear his voice from the small speaker at home.
Guo Qing said that when he reaches old age, he will sign up to join the army and protect his family and country like his grandfather and uncle.
Guosheng said that he would like to grow off-season vegetables in the future so that Guobao can eat whatever he wants in the winter.
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Of course, Qu Xiang also asked Xiao Qu Ning, but now she was stopped. Since her rebirth, the only obsession in her heart has been to live well with her family. As for what kind of career she will pursue in the future, she has never thought about it. It seems that... anything can be done.
Qu Ning's brows wrinkled unconsciously, her little mouth pursed tightly, and her soft and tender cheeks became round. She struggled for a while, but still couldn't think of the answer, so she confided her truest thoughts, " I just want our family to be together forever and never be separated!”
This is not so much an ideal as a wish.
She knew very well that with the passage of time, her grandfather and grandmother were getting older and older, her parents and uncles were also getting older, and her brothers would grow up and have to leave home to work hard and take care of the family. , separation is inevitable, but she hopes that this day will come later, and then later.
"What kind of ideal is this?" Qu Xiang raised her hand and ruffled the top of Qu Ning's hair, then patted her gently. At this time, Qu Ning's little head was slightly lowered, and her two rows of thick, curly eyelashes covered her wet eyes well, so Qu Xiang didn't see it. However, his words comforted Xiao Qu Ning to some extent. He said, "Of course our family will always be together!"
"Besides this, what do you want to do when you grow up?" Qu Xiang brought the topic back on track, and he enthusiastically mentioned a few for Xiao Qu Ning's reference, "How about being a teacher? You don't have to rely on the sky for food. Everyone gets paid! Well... How about working as a cadre in a factory like my aunt is now? It's dignified, dignified, has a high salary, and it's not hard work! Or, join the commerce bureau and specialize in food, and just eat and drink. , how beautiful!”
Yes, what will I do when I grow up?
Qu Ning followed Qu Xiang's words and began to think about it. Studying is a must. She wants to go to high school, go to university, and go to graduate school. If possible, she can continue to get a doctorate. In the next few decades, diplomas will be important. But, should I study literature or science? What major will you study in the future? In the final analysis, it comes back to the original question, what does she want to do in the future!
She likes embroidery, doing handicrafts, cooking, growing vegetables, and using her imagination to make up stories. She doesn’t feel bored listening to the national policies broadcast on the small speaker. She is also willing to follow Professor Liu to identify acupuncture points and identify herbal medicines. She has many feelings. She is interested, but she is not sure whether she has to choose between them in the future.
From that moment on, she became confused.
Sad!
Because of this incident, Qu Xiang even received a heavy beating. Who else would he beat? He shouldn't have asked Guobao how old she was!
It was Gu Xiaonian who persuaded Xiao Qu Ning to be happy. She didn't make any big arguments. She just told Xiao Qu Ning, "You are only seven years old now, and you can only go to school after Mai Qiu. You will go through grade after grade, elementary school, junior high school, high school... …The days are still long, so don’t rush to think about what will happen when you grow up. Take your time, step by step, and you will always think of it. Now, just live happily every day.”
"Besides, why is it not ideal to have a family together all the time?!" Gu Xiaonian said a few words from another angle, "Yes, of course it does, but it's just difficult to achieve! Think about it, When you all grow up, like your eldest brother, maybe you will go to college this year. If you choose the closest one, you have to go to the city. Will the family be separated by then? It doesn’t matter if you don’t separate. Then you have to go to the city. We have a big house. Those of us who are the breadwinners have to find a new job to support our family. You also have to change schools, right? If you really regard this as your ideal, you will have to work hard in the future... …”
Yes, that’s right!
Xiao Qu Ning's energy returned instantly.
It was like this until the end of August. There was no news about the recommended quota for workers, peasants and soldiers college students. Several families who were concerned about this matter urged Captain Shicheng, but Captain Shicheng had no choice. He went to the commune to ask, and he said that he would wait for the policy. awaiting notice. For this reason, he felt very guilty and went to Xiao Qu Ning's house to talk about it.
Qu Ning was present, and when she heard this, her heart skipped a beat. It seemed that in the past two or three years, the college entrance examination had resumed, and the recommendations of workers, peasants, and soldiers college students were naturally useless. Look at the situation...is this year? ? !
Although she didn't remember the specific year, she had heard someone mention that the college entrance examination was taken in the winter when it was resumed in the first year. After all, wouldn't there be only a few months of review time? !
Qu Ning was a little panicked.
She couldn't stay any longer, so she slipped out of the armchair and ran to the clinic to find Professor Liu. She knew that Professor Liu had always been in contact with the capital, and he had never hidden it from her.
"Grandpa Liu, Grandpa Liu..." The little man's voice had already drifted in before he even opened the door to the bathroom.
If it was normal, Professor Liu would have exclaimed first, and then happily opened the door to greet her, but this time she rushed in and saw Professor Liu crying, and the hand touching the letter was trembling slightly.
"...You're such a good boy!" Professor Liu carefully and carefully placed the thin piece of letter paper inside "Soup Song Jue" which he had read countless times, then took off his reading glasses and turned to look at Xiao Qu Ning. At this time, Xiao Qu Ning saw clearly that the tears he shed were probably not because of sadness, because there was smile, relaxation, and relief in his eyes.
"Why are you so anxious?" Professor Liu asked.
"The captain came to my house just now. He said that the quota for workers, peasants and soldiers college students has not been allocated..." Qu Ning said.
"I think it's better not to wait!" If others asked, Professor Liu might not say these words, "I just got the news from the capital that the college admissions system may be reformed, and it should be towards the restoration of unification. The direction of the exam...but this is just a rumor, nothing has been decided yet."
This time she was more sure.
Therefore, Xiao Qu Ning showed her 100% trust in Professor Liu, "Then, brother, will they be able to get into college?"
In addition to Qu Hongwei, my eldest aunt's cousins from the Yuan Dynasty and Yuan Xinjiang families should also be able to take the exam. It's a pity that my aunt Hongxia's Yaya sister dropped out of junior high school before finishing junior high school.
"If they can really recover, of course they can take the exam. But I'm afraid there will be a lot of people signing up by then. Your eldest brother is so weak!" Professor Liu shook his head. Of course, he also knew that the problem was not Qu Hongwei's.
"If he really wants to take the exam, he will start reviewing now... But the textbooks we have here are not good, and there are no other materials..." Professor Liu started talking to himself as he spoke, "It's not good. Looking for it!"
Having said that, Professor Liu went to Qu's house and talked to Qu Zhongdong for a long time. Finally, he promised that he would try his best to help find a set of pre-revolution textbooks and reference books.
Qu Ning also thought about it, where to find textbooks and reference books? She thought and thought, and it finally occurred to her that a waste recycling station was the only place where she was most likely to find it.
