Chapter 101 Let's take a lunch break. (1/2)

Ruan Tang looked at Lin Xiangnan's face, which was contorted into a bitter expression, and slowly traced the tip of her sickle on the ground.

Instead of giving her a direct answer, she asked with a smile, "In our team, there are a lot of kids running around in the mountains all day, right? There are so many of them, but how many of them are actually going to school?"

Lin Xiangnan was taken aback and didn't follow her train of thought. She nodded honestly and said, "That's right. Apart from the few who went to school in the commune, the rest are like wild monkeys. You can't control them."

Ruan Tang smiled even more sweetly, her voice soft and gentle, but what she said almost made Lin Xiangnan's eyes pop out.

"Then... how about we start a primary school?"

No, no, no!

Lin Xiangnan shook his head vigorously, his face filled with terror.

"Ruan Ruan, don't scare me! You want me to become a teacher?"

"My high school diploma was earned by my cousin following me around with a feather duster every day! With my level of education, teaching children would be a complete disaster!"

After saying that, she deflated, let out a long sigh, and became listless again, absentmindedly poking at the clods of earth on the ground with the tip of her sickle.

Ruan Tang was amused by her appearance.

She sat down next to Lin Xiangnan, her dark eyes shining brightly as she looked at her, exuding an undeniable air of conviction.

"Who told you to give a lecture?"

She calmly analyzed, "Think about it, we are the first batch of educated youth, and more will come later. Nobody can say for sure what will happen in the future."

"But you, Zhao Weiguo, and Gu Jinzhou, which of you doesn't have connections? It wouldn't be difficult to pull some strings and get the brigade a primary school status, would it?"

Seeing Lin Xiangnan's thoughtful face, Ruan Tang leaned closer, her voice low and soft, as if she were whispering.

"At that time, you will be in charge of discipline."

"Think about it, those naughty kids, which one of them doesn't obey, which one dares to skip class? You can bring them back and discipline them. Isn't that better than you staying holed up in the weaving workshop?"

"As for the teachers, we can just find someone else!"

These words immediately enlightened Lin Xiangnan!

Yeah! She's not good at academics, but she's great at fighting and taking charge!

"This method works!" She slapped her thigh, her face flushed with excitement.

But that excitement didn't last long before it faded again. "But this matter requires the captain's approval and pulling strings... It's probably not that easy."

"Are we really planning to farm here for the rest of our lives after coming to the countryside?"

Ruan Tang stopped laughing and calmly looked at the distant mountains.

"The subsidy for educated youth is only paid for one year. After the New Year, you have to rely on yourself. If you want to live a good life, you have to find your own way."

Lin Xiangnan was completely persuaded, nodded emphatically, and her eyes burned with renewed passion.

"You're right! I need to go talk to them right away!"

Ruan Tang smiled with her eyes crinkling, and said nothing more.

She offered suggestions and pointed out directions, but she didn't intend to get involved.

She and Yan Yu have a solid foundation; they can make a good life together no matter what.

But the other educated youth were different; they had to walk their own path.

The two exchanged pig feed and then parted ways.

Ruan Tang strolled home, and as soon as she reached the gate of the courtyard, she saw that familiar tall figure.

Yan Yu was standing there.

The afternoon sun was warm and pleasant, and when it fell on him, it accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, casting a long shadow on the ground.

When he saw the little girl, his eyes softened instantly, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Yan Yu walked over in a few steps without saying a word.

With a long reach, he took the small basket from her shoulder.

The weight felt so light in his hands, almost negligible.

Then, his warm, large hand naturally took her small hand in his.

The rough fingertips gently caressed her delicate palm, causing a slight tickle, before tightening and enveloping her entire hand.

"I'm back."

His voice was deep, like a cello playing in your ear.