PFC Chapter 106 Hua and Qiu's Reactions
Chapter 106 Hua and Qiu's Reactions
Meanwhile, in the kitchen of the house.
The firebrick wood-burning stove sits quietly in the corner, its body bearing the marks of time.
A large iron pot sat steadily on the stove, its bottom glowing slightly red from the firewood.
The fire in the stove was burning brightly, its light illuminating the entire kitchen and reflecting on Hua Antao's face.
The kitchen was quiet, with only the crackling of the firewood burning in the stove echoing in the space.
Hua Antao waited and waited, but never heard Hua and Qiu ask any questions.
After all five members of their family had finished washing up, Hua and Qiu urged Hua Antao to go wash up as well.
After she filled the pot with water, Hua and Qiu quickly poured more water into the large pot.
"This much water should be enough for Dad and Pear to wash, right?"
Hearing her aunt's mutterings, Hua Antao remembered her sister's instructions and asked, "Auntie, aren't you curious about what Pear went to do?"
Hua and Qiu sat on small stools in front of the stove and used fire tongs to put a piece of firewood into the stove.
Only after making sure the fire in the hearth wouldn't go out did he reply, "Why are you curious?"
"what?"
"If you want to talk to me, you will naturally do so."
Hua Antao was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Auntie, Xiang Wen and Xiang Wu will be starting junior high school soon, right?"
"Yes, I'll graduate from elementary school in the first half of next year."
Li Liangping's home is in a remote area. There is no primary school in the village, and he has to walk more than 40 minutes along mountain roads to get to school every morning.
There are only 3 teachers in the school.
There are few teachers and few students; each class has at most seven or eight students.
Students from two different grades were sitting in one classroom.
The teacher teaches this grade for the first half of the class, assigns homework, and then teaches another grade for the second half.
What's even more worrying is that the middle school in town is even further away.
At that time, the two children will probably have to live at school.
Thinking of this, even Hua and Qiu, who were usually carefree, frowned.
"What are your plans, Auntie?"
Hua Antao's gentle question startled Hua Heqiu: "Plans? What plans?"
People at that time did not place as much importance on children's education as people do in later generations.
Raising children is like herding cattle; as long as they are fed and watered and don't starve, that's fine.
When they reach a certain age, they go to school. After graduating from elementary school, they go to junior high school. If they don't get into high school, they are packed up and sent to work in other places or farm at home.
Hua Antao licked her lips: "Does Auntie think Pear is smart?"
Hua and Qiu nodded quickly: "Of course!"
"Because pears love reading, they know a lot."
Auntie, I heard that very few people from your town get into high school every year, is that true?
Have you ever thought about... sending your two younger cousins to school in the county or city?
The teaching resources in county towns or cities are better, so my cousin has a higher chance of getting into high school.
When they grow up, they may be just as successful as pears!
Otherwise, if you finish junior high school and don't get into high school, you'll have to go back home to farm or go out to work... You still need to study more.' Hua Antao said.
Hua and Qiu had never thought so much about it.
But after thinking about what Hua Antao said, she realized that what she said made a lot of sense.
Back then, it was because my older sister was a good student and got her junior high school diploma that my father was able to pull some strings to find her a job in a factory.
She has never been able to concentrate on her studies since she was a child; she would get sleepy as soon as she saw words.
After finally making it to the fourth grade of elementary school, he refused to go to school no matter what.
Even when Hua Yuansheng chased her away with a stick, she stubbornly refused to go to school.
If she had been able to focus on her studies back then, would she be living a better life now?
At least, I can eat meat every few days?
But she already has three children, so it's impossible for her to go back to school now. It's too late for her to think about it now.
But it's okay, just like Peach said, it can encourage the kids to go to school properly.
She doesn't expect them to be as successful as Pear, but even if they are only half as successful as Pear, she won't have to worry about who will take care of her in her old age!
Then she won't have to go to the fields every day!
Maybe we can even eat meat every now and then...
Hua and Qiu's eyes grew brighter and brighter, but soon dimmed again.
Let alone going to school in the city, their family's savings might not even be enough to send them to school in the county town.
Seeing Hua Heqiu's reaction, Hua Antao knew she must have taken it to heart and asked, "Auntie, would you be willing to come to the city to help?"
"What help?"
"We plan to buy two shops next to the No. 1 Middle School in the city. Grandpa definitely can't manage on his own, so we need help."
We can pay you a salary and provide meals, but you'll need to arrange your own accommodation.
They could keep their purchase of shops in the city a secret for a day, but not forever.
Fortunately, it's good that you said it openly.
The plan to hire someone was something that the three of them had planned long ago.
The two sisters have to go to school during the day, and Hua Yuansheng can't manage both shops by himself, so he has to hire someone to help.
If possible, it would be best to ask my aunt or Aunt Jasmine.
First of all, based on the sisters' observations over this period of time, both families are of good character, so there is no need to worry about them having bad intentions or doing anything malicious.
Secondly, the three families have a good relationship, and they did indeed have the idea of helping them out.
Grandpa treated the two sisters with utmost sincerity; they were his only family, and the two sisters hoped that Grandpa could be happier.
But neither my aunt nor my other aunt had a place to stay in the city.
Moreover, to go to the city, one must leave behind everyone at home.
Hua Antao let out a soft breath, her tense back completely relaxing.
Finally said it.
Before leaving, her younger sister told her to ask her aunt, but she thought for a long time and still didn't know how to bring it up.
I just sat in front of the stove and spent half a day rehearsing my ideas.
Hua and Qiu were stunned for a long time before they finally asked, "You bought two shops in the city? Do you have enough money?"
As she spoke, she bent down, lifted her clothes, and took out a black plastic bag.
He counted out 3 yuan from inside and stuffed the bag into Hua Antao's arms.
"Buying a shop must cost a lot of money, right? If you take all this money, will it be enough?"
Hua Antao had considered countless possibilities in her mind, but she never expected Hua and Qiu to react this way.
Hua and Qiu said, "All my money is here, it's several hundred..."
Ever since she made some money selling jelly, she's always felt that nowhere in her home is safe.
I simply brought all the money with me.
Thinking about this, she felt a little fortunate and happy that she was able to help Hua Antao and the others.
But then he said with frustration, "Isn't that enough?"
It's all my fault. I've offended everyone, so I know no one will lend me money now...
"Calculate how much is still needed, and I'll think of a way."
Before Hua Antao could react, she suddenly stood up, rushed to Li Liangping, and said:
"Pears and peaches need to buy a shop, but they don't have enough money. What should they do?"
Hehe, she's so smart!
It doesn't matter if she can't borrow money, but Li Liangping is well-liked, so why not just let him go out and borrow some?
"How much money can you borrow? Don't say you're going to buy a shop, just say..."
Hua Antao's eyes welled up with tears, and she softly called out, "Auntie~"
Hua and Qiu complained, "You child, why didn't you say you needed money sooner?"
Li Liangping had already gotten up and started getting dressed: "Taozi, your aunt and I are going home now."
Your three cousins are already asleep; we'll come pick them up tomorrow.