Early in the morning, a drizzle enveloped the entire city. Passers-by with umbrellas or straw hats were in a hurry. It was especially lively in front of the bus. Occasionally, there was a roasted sweet potato seller who was still holding his hand and selling it, as if reminding everyone that the weather was a little cold today. The people coming and going did not make the city exude vitality. Whether it was the majestic bell tower or the green city walls, they were all telling of its age.
A small Volga car was driving on the street with few cars. Sun Shaoping couldn't remember what road it was. After all, it was too different from the memory of his previous life.
Sun Shaoping rolled down the window and stretched out his hand so that the drizzle could pass through his fingers. He muttered,""The misty rain is like Jiangnan, but it lacks paper umbrellas, beauties, and black-awning boats…"
"Leader, what did you say?" Xiao Liu asked.”
Sun Shaoping said," It's nothing. I'm going to take a nap. Call me when we arrive."”
Little Liu's skills were very good. They arrived at the original West County in just over seven hours. The two of them had already had lunch at Huang Yuan, so they did not have to find a place to eat.
Sun Shaoping said," I'll show you the way. Let's go to the county high school first. I'm going to meet a few friends today. We'll go back tomorrow."”
Xiao Liu nodded and said,"I'll listen to your arrangements."”
The streets of the original West County were not very good. There were potholes everywhere. Xiao Liu drove very slowly so that Sun Shaoping did not feel very bumpy.
Before the car reached the gate, the old man guarding the gate opened it. It was past three in the afternoon, and the students were in class. No one walked around the muddy campus.
Just as Sun Shaoping was considering whether he should go to the classroom to look for Jin Bo, he saw a few people coming out of the cave where the teachers worked and walking towards him.
Sun Shaoping had only studied in this school for a few days, so he didn't know who these people were.
"Leader, do you want to go down?" Xiao Liu asked.”
Sun Shaoping was also in a difficult position. These people were obviously here for him. He should go down. He didn't know these people. He was only here to find Jin Bo. If he didn't go down, people would say that he had forgotten to respect his teachers after becoming an official. He regretted taking the car here, but if he didn't take the car, the road would be filled with mud. How could he walk?
"Get down!" Sun Shaoping opened the door and got out of the car.
Little Liu also quickly followed. She took out an umbrella from somewhere and held it up for Sun Shaoping.
Sun Shaoping put the umbrella aside and said with a smile,""This drizzle won't get me wet.”Xiao Liu put away the umbrella in embarrassment.
The leader of this group was a bald man in his forties. He was wearing a gray tunic suit that had been washed until it had turned white. There was a pen in his chest pocket. He was wearing a pair of half-worn blue pants, but his leather shoes were polished to the point of being shiny.
He took a few steps forward and quickly reached out his hand to shake Sun Shaoping's hand.""Hello Leader, welcome to the inspection. I am Liu Xuebing, the former principal of Xi County High School.”
"Principal Liu, I'm afraid you're mistaken. I'm just here to look for someone." Sun Shaoping said awkwardly.”
Liu Xuebing's smile froze on his face.""You guys…you guys aren't from the Regional Education Bureau?”
Sun Shaoping smiled and said," No, I'm sorry to have made you misunderstand. I'm here to look for Jin Bo from Class One."”
Liu Xuebing quickly adjusted himself and said with a smile,"Hehe, it's nothing. Wait in the office then. You can't stand here on such a rainy day. They don't have any classes now. I'll get someone to call them for you.”
Liu Xuebing was also a smart person. To be able to come here in a small car, this young man must have an extraordinary identity.
They took Sun Shaoping to the cave in the principal's office. When they passed by the entrance of the teaching office, two female students were standing in the rain as punishment. Although both of them had their heads lowered, Sun Shaoping had already recognized one of them as Hao Hongmei.
Sun Shaoping didn't know why he suddenly felt his heart ache. He said with a dark face,""Principal Liu, what's going on?”
Liu Xuebing didn't know what was going on. As a principal, why would he care about such trivial things?
"These two students fought. I asked them to stand here and reflect on themselves first. We'll wait for the results."”
Sun Shaoping didn't believe that Hao Hongmei could fight. He pointed at Hao Hongmei and Yang Lili and asked,""The two of them fought?"
The male teacher said,"No, it was the two of them who beat up another female student."”
"How was the result?" asked Sun Shaoping.”
The teacher said,"Not yet, but according to the school's regulations, you'll be expelled."”
Sun Shaoping frowned and said," Since they are going to be fired, why are they still standing in the rain? Who will be responsible if they are sick?"”
" This…this…" The male teacher really didn't know how to answer.
Sun Shaoping ignored this group of people and quickly walked to Hao Hongmei's side. He took off his windbreaker and put it on her.
Hao Hongmei had been standing there since morning. She was drenched, cold, and hungry. Her vision was dark, but she could still take it. What she was most afraid of now was being expelled from school. If she was really expelled, everything she longed for would be ruined.
Hao Hongmei felt that someone had put something on her. She raised her head gently. Ah, it's him. Am I dreaming? Right, he must be dreaming again, but it was good to have a dream now…
She looked at Sun Shaoping and smiled.
Just as he was about to speak, Hao Hongmei's body swayed, and her eyes rolled back. Sun Shaoping was shocked. He hugged Hao Hongmei and said,"Hongmei…"
Hao Hongmei's head drooped backward, scaring Yang Lili who was beside her. She shouted,"Hongmei! Hongmei! What's wrong with you? You can't die!"
Yang Lili's shout shocked the teachers beside her. How could someone die? The male teacher was so frightened that he sat on the ground.
Sun Shaoping shouted at Xiao Liu," Hurry up and drive to the hospital!"”
In the ward of the County People's Hospital, Hao Hongmei was still unconscious with an IV drip. Sun Shaoping, who was next to her, asked the doctor who had just finished the examination,"How is she?"
The doctor said," It's not a big problem. It's just long-term malnutrition and a cold that caused her to fall unconscious. She'll wake up in a while."”
Xiao Liu walked in and said,"Leader, Principal Liu of the school wants to see you."”
"Let him wait outside," Sun Shaoping said.”
Sun Shaoping took Hao Hongmei's wet clothes to the windowsill to cool them. Then, he covered them with the blanket before opening the door and walking out.
When Liu Xuebing saw Sun Shaoping come out, he quickly said,""Leader, I really don't know what happened. I didn't expect it to turn out like this. I'm responsible…"
Sun Shaoping waved his hand and said," Principal Liu, I'm not your leader. Don't call me that. If you have to talk about relationships, you're still my teacher. My name is Sun Shaoping." I don't want to hear your explanation for what happened today, and you don't have to apologize to me. You hurt the unconscious Hao Hongmei, not me. Today, as a former student, I just want to ask: Teacher, are you blind to not see two female students standing in the rain all day?”He turned to Xiao Liu and asked,"Which leader in the province is in charge of education?"”
"It's Director Shi of the Revolutionary Committee," Xiao Liu said.”
Sun Shaoping said," Give Director Shi a call tomorrow and tell him about the situation here. Tell him that I think the 'education revolution' of the original West County High School has not been carried out completely. There are still class enemies in the school. Director Shi can deal with them as soon as possible."”
Liu Xuebing's legs turned to jelly. He did not know who Director Shi was, but he knew what the " education revolution " was. The former principal hanged himself because he could not stand the endless criticism. It had only been seven years. Could it be that it was his turn now?
Liu Xuebing quickly said," Student Sun, oh no, Leader Sun, please give me one day. I will definitely deal with this matter seriously. I will definitely give you and Hao Hongmei a satisfactory explanation. What do you think…"
Sun Shaoping didn't say anything. He lit a cigarette and started smoking. The people around him looked on and no one dared to make a sound. After a long time, he said,"Okay, I'll see the results tomorrow. You can go back now. Oh, and tell Jin Bo to come to the hospital to find me.”
Liu Xuebing was relieved and quickly said,""Don't worry, I'll definitely pass on the message.”
When Sun Shaoping entered the ward again, Hao Hongmei was already awake. She looked at Sun Shaoping and said,""Why am I here? Am I dreaming?”
Sun Shaoping smiled and said," I've only slept for a while and I'm already dreaming. Is it a good dream or a nightmare?"”
"Why are you back?" Hao Hongmei asked with a smile.”
"I'm on a business trip," Sun Shaoping said,"I'm going to school…and I'll visit you."”
Hao Hongmei's pale face blushed. She tried to sit up, but she realized that her clothes were gone. She was only wearing a thin hospital gown.
"Where are my clothes?" Hao Hongmei quickly asked.
Sun Shaoping said,"Your clothes were wet, so I let them cool on the windowsill."”
Hao Hongmei's face turned even redder as she whispered,""You…you changed it for me?"
Sun Shaoping smiled and said," How is that possible? Don't worry. The nurse changed it."”
Although Hao Hongmei heaved a sigh of relief, she was a little disappointed.
The door of the ward opened and Xiao Liu came in. She held a lunch box in her hand and said,"Leader, the chicken soup is here."
Sun Shaoping took it with a smile and said,"Thank you. You've helped me a lot today. You're very tired after driving all day. Go back and rest early.”
"Alright," Xiao Liu smiled.
After Xiao Liu went out, Sun Shaoping opened the lunch box. Inside was a stewed chicken. The clear chicken soup didn't have much oil, and there were some wolfberries, red dates, and mushrooms. He picked up the spoon and said," I haven't eaten for a day and I've caught a cold. Drink some soup to warm your stomach first."”
Hao Hongmei looked at the spoon he brought to her mouth and took a sip. Tears flowed down her face.
"Why? Is it very hot?" Sun Shaoping asked hurriedly.”He took a sip and said,"It's not hot!"”
Hao Hongmei was amused by his appearance. She shook her head and said,"It's not hot."
"Do you think it's not good?" Sun Shaoping asked again. This is from the canteen where we ate last time. I specially asked Xiao Liu to buy it.”
"It's good," Hao Hongmei said with tears in her eyes.”
"Then why are you crying? Does it hurt anywhere?" asked Sun Shaoping.”
"No, I'm fine," Hao Hongmei said.”
"Are you afraid that the school will expel you?" Don't worry, they wouldn't dare. Otherwise, I'll make that principal scram first.”
Hao Hongmei did not know what to say, so she changed the topic."Give it to me…I can drink it myself.”
Sun Shaoping handed her the lunch box and said,""Alright, do it yourself."
"Is that Xiao Liu the woman you mentioned just now? Who is she?" Hao Hongmei suddenly asked.”
Sun Shaoping said," It's her. She's the driver sent by the province to me. I need to work, so she's in charge of my schedule."”
"How long will you be back this time?" Hao Hongmei asked as she drank a mouthful of soup.”
"Hmm…I think it'll take at least a month."”
"Will you be staying in the county?" Hao Hongmei asked happily.”
Sun Shaoping smiled and said," How is that possible? In fact, it doesn't matter whether we check it or not. But we have to put on an act. We have to go to the county or at least the various regions. Otherwise, we won't be able to write a report when we go back."”
"I don't understand what you're saying either. Where are you going tomorrow?" Hao Hongmei said with a smile.”
" Home," Sun Shaoping said." I haven't been home for more than half a year. Of course, I have to go home to take a look." Ah, I forgot the gift I brought for you in the car. Forget it, I'll give it to you tomorrow.”
"What is it?" Hao Hongmei asked.”
Sun Shaoping said," Ham sausage. I found it after searching for a long time in Beijing. I don't know if you like it, but I think it's pretty good."”
He was supposed to bring this ham sausage to Jin Bo, but now he remembered that he had promised to give Hao Hongmei some. Anyway, he had brought a lot, so it didn't matter if Jin Bo ate a little less.
"You have a good memory. You still remember what happened last year."”
Sun Shaoping's face was a little embarrassed when he heard this. He quickly said,"Hurry up and drink the soup. It'll get cold in a while. After that, eat the meat. The doctor said that you need to nourish yourself…"
Just as he was talking, the door was opened again. This time, it was Jin Bo who came in. He saw Sun Shaoping and Hao Hongmei talking, so he scratched his head and said,"Why don't I go out first…"
"Hurry up and come in. I've been waiting for you for a long time." Sun Shaoping smiled.”
Jin Bo pulled a stool over to the bedside and said excitedly,"When did you come back?"
"Yesterday, but he arrived at the county this afternoon."”
"Are we still leaving?" Jin Bo asked hurriedly.
Sun Shaoping smiled." Of course I'm leaving. I'm on official business this time, so I came back to take a look."”
Sun Shaoping's answer made Jin Bo very disappointed. He remembered that there was still Hao Hongmei on the hospital bed. Although they didn't have any deep friendship, they were classmates after all. Moreover, he heard that she was Sun Shaoping's mother-in-law. He had never had the chance to verify with Sun Shaoping, but seeing the situation today, there was no need to verify, so he asked,"Hao Hongmei, how do you feel now?”
"I'm fine now," Hao Hongmei said with a smile.”
Sun Shaoping smiled and said,"You drink the soup first. Jin Bo and I will go out for a smoke."”
The two of them left the inpatient department and lit a cigarette each. Sun Shaoping asked,""What happened today?"
Jin Bo smiled as he explained the situation. Although it was not comprehensive, it was basically the same.
Sun Shaoping said," In that case, not only did Hongmei get beaten up, but she also did a self-reflection and was punished to stand still. She was even expelled. Damn it, how dare a big school twist the truth? This school really needs to be cleaned up…Oh right, are you coming back with me tomorrow?"”
"I still have classes," Jin Bo said.”
"You know how to study hard?" Sun Shaoping laughed.”
Jin Bo smiled and said," The school might be recruiting soldiers soon. I want to give it a try. I don't dare to skip classes recently."”
Sun Shaoping pondered for a moment.”
Jin Bo nodded and said,"Since you've gone out, I want to go out and take a look too."”
Sun Shaoping said," It's good if you want to go out and take a look, but you don't have to be a soldier. I'll take you to the capital and find you a job."”
Jin Bo flicked his cigarette butt and said," Forget it. You go your own way. I'll go my own way. If I become a soldier and a general in the end, you'll have to call me chief when you see me."”
Sun Shaoping smiled." I'm not from the military system. I don't even need to call you chief when I see a high-ranking official. But I hope you can fulfill your daydream."”
"If my dream really comes true, not only will you call me Chief, you'll also have to salute me!" Jin Bo laughed.”
Sun Shaoping nodded and said very seriously,""Alright."
Jin Bo patted Sun Shaoping's shoulder and said,""Alright, I'm leaving. Go talk to your mother-in-law.”
Sun Shaoping said,"I brought you something. I'll give it to you tomorrow."”
"Alright then, we'll talk about it tomorrow."”
Watching Jin Bo leave, Sun Shaoping felt that Jin Bo had changed. He was not as cheerful as before. Was this the price of growing up? Perhaps his sudden rise had caused quite a bit of pressure on Jin Bo. He seemed to have a desire to compete with him, but he didn't know if this change was good or bad.
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