He Yuzhu finished making breakfast and went to the house where the rain fell. He said to his sister,"I have something to do in the morning. I'll leave breakfast on the stove for you. When you wake up, read well at home and try to skip a grade. I'll take you to the bookstore in the afternoon."
He Yushui was ten years old this year and was in the third grade of elementary school. Normally, it would be 63 years before he graduated from high school. In 66, school would be suspended, and he would not be able to go to university. Therefore, it would be best if he graduated from high school in 60 years, graduated from university in five years, and could start working in 65 years.
If he graduated from high school in 1961, he would have to choose a four-year major. After all, this era was different from the later generations. Most majors were five-year majors. If he graduated later, he could only study hard or enter a military school or directly enter a job.
He Yushui had not woken up yet. When she heard her brother's words in a daze, she widened her eyes and looked at He Yuzhu."Jumping grades? Why? I'm not the best in my studies, so I'm not sure if I can skip a grade.”
"You started school later than others. Others start school at five, but you start school at eight. Also, if you can skip a grade, I'll buy you a radio when you're in junior high. When you're in senior high, I'll buy you a bicycle. If you can get into a university, I'll prepare all three transformations and one echo for you as a dowry. How about it?”
He Yuzhu had started to paint a big picture so that Yu Shui could get into university earlier.
"Really? I'll keep my word. I'll get up immediately. Remember to buy the fourth grade textbooks when you go to the bookstore in the afternoon.”He Yushui got up excitedly.
He Yuzhu finished his breakfast in a few bites and went to look for Liu Ling.
She followed Liu Ling to her sister-in-law's maiden home. Her sister-in-law's father, Li Yugang, was the deputy editor-in-chief of the Capital Daily. He was considered a relatively big leader. He lived in a small courtyard house with only five rooms. The entire courtyard occupied an area of 200 square meters. Because there were no inverted rooms, it was also called Sanheyuan. The family lived quite comfortably.
Li Yugang was an old man who was originally a student of Yan University. He participated in the May Fourth Movement and led the student movement. Later, he came to Yan 'an and had been engaged in news propaganda work.
He had met He Yuzhu at his daughter's wedding banquet and knew that he was a chef. However, after reading this manuscript, he felt that his writing skills were not bad. He also heard that He Yuzhu finished his senior high school in three months and was now studying in the junior high school of a part-time school. He felt that this person was eager to make progress and wanted to help him. Therefore, he asked Liu Ling to bring him home to meet him and give him some pointers on his writing skills.
In fact, after He Yuzhu drew the Advanced Writing Ability, his level was already higher than Li Yugang's. However, he still had to understand the writing style of this year and the requirements of newspapers to accept manuscripts. Therefore, he was grateful for Li Yugang's guidance.
After listening to Li Yugang's instructions, He Yuzhu spent some time on the spot and quickly revised the manuscript. After all, it was only a thousand words.
He also asked Li Yugang to take a look. Li Yugang was even happier that He Yuzhu had grasped the key points that he had pointed out so quickly. He thought that this kid had high comprehension and was a promising talent. He agreed to He Yuzhu's request to be a reporter for the Imperial Capital Daily without saying anything.
Li Yugang asked He Yuzhu to go through the formalities when he delivered the manuscript tomorrow. He also gave him a book list to strengthen his theoretical knowledge.
Liu Ling was also very impressed with He Yuzhu's learning ability. She also admired his positive attitude of seeking progress. She was prepared to use him as a model to educate students in the school.
After leaving the Li family's house, He Yuzhu rode Liu Ling back on her bike. She went to the market to buy some vegetables and took half a catty of pork from the system backpack before returning to the courtyard house.
When he got home, He Yuzhu put the vegetables in the house and went to his sister's place to take a look. He saw He Yuyu sitting in front of the newly made desk and studying seriously. He did not disturb her and went back to his place to start cooking.
When the food was ready, He Yuzhu went to the backyard to carry the Deaf Old Lady over and called He Yushui out to eat.
After lunch, He Yuzhu rode his bike to Wangfujing with Yu Shui. He bought a few extra-cursory books for Yu Shui at the bookstore, as well as all the textbooks for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. He also bought several books for learning writing according to the book list given by Li Yugang.
Then, he brought He Yushui to the tailor shop nearby to order two spring and autumn coats for her. He also chose a better material and ordered a Chinese tunic suit.
Nowadays, most of the people wore clothes made by their own families. People like He Yuzhu, who did not know how to make clothes at home, mostly asked their neighbors for help. For example, in the TV series," Man is Iron, Rice is Steel," Liang Ladi relied on making clothes for others to make up for her family expenses.
He Yuzhu didn't want to deal with the neighbors in the courtyard, and she didn't lack money, so she went to the tailor shop to have it customized.
He placed the list of clothes into his pocket and said to his sister,"You have to study hard. If there's anything you don't understand, I'll teach you. As long as you study well, I'll buy you new clothes every year.”
He Yushui had just made new clothes and was excited. When she heard her brother say that, she nodded happily and promised to study hard.
The next afternoon, after He Yuzhu finished preparing lunch, he asked for leave from Director Lin and went to the Capital Daily with the manuscript that he had transcribed.
Li Yugang looked at his manuscript and said,"Xiao He, your handwriting is really good. Are you interested in working at the newspaper office?”
He Yuzhu guessed that he was excited when he saw his words. After all, he had obtained an advanced calligraphy skill. He quickly said,"Aren't I still studying? If I really succeed in my studies, I'll have to trouble you.”
Li Yugang smiled and didn't mention it again. He arranged for someone to collect his manuscript and then took him to handle the procedures of being a reporter.
After He Yuzhu filled in the form and registered, he received the " Imperial Capital Daily News Corpsman Certificate ". The front cover of the certificate had the words " Imperial Capital Daily News Corpsman Certificate " and a serial number written on it.
On the second envelope was an extract from the leader's "Talk to the editors of the Jinsui Daily": Our newspapers must also be run by everyone, by the masses as a whole, by the whole Party, and not by a few people behind closed doors.
The third seal was printed with the holder's name, gender, age, work unit, and current position. The bottom of the document was stamped with the official seal of the issuing authority, the editorial department of the Imperial Capital Daily. April 19th, 1954.
On the back cover of the fourth envelope was written the mission of the messenger:
1. Write letters to the newspaper office frequently, truthfully reflect the opinions and requirements of the masses and the actual work situation, and be the eyes and ears of the party newspaper and the spokesperson of the masses.
2. To actively organize the reading of newspapers and be responsible for reflecting the opinions and requirements of the masses.
3. Write frequently and ensure that the manuscript is completely true.
He Yuzhu was very excited to leave the Capital Daily. With this ID, many things would be easier to do. He could also take out his camera and not be afraid of gossip. When taking photos, he would not be treated as a spy. It was much better to show this ID than the work permit of the rolling mill.
When he got home, He Yuzhu took out two catties of pork belly and made a braised pork. He asked Yu Shui to invite the Deaf Old Lady and the First Uncle and his wife over for dinner. He had to let others know that he had obtained his identity card.
Not long after the rain carried the Deaf Old Lady over, an old man and his wife also came over.
He Yuzhu took out a bottle of Niulanshan Erguotou and poured a small cup for the old lady, then filled it up for the old man and his wife, and poured a cup for himself.
"What's the good news today?" Yi Zhonghai asked with a smile. Wine and meat."
He Yuzhu said happily," I wrote an article. Beijing Daily hired me. I'm happy."”
The deaf old lady was delighted to hear that. Hehe, that's great. My grandson is a cultured person now.”
Yi Zhonghai looked at He Yuzhu in shock.""Oh, I couldn't tell. Zhu Zi, you didn't go to school for nothing.”
"Brother, is that true?" He Yushui was even more surprised. Where was the newspaper? Let me see."
"It hasn't been published yet. Let's publish it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I sent it directly to the Imperial Capital Daily today.”He Yuzhu took out her identity card.
He Yushui snatched it over to take a look." Ah, it's the ID of the newspaper office. Brother, you're going to be transferred to the newspaper office?"”
"What? This newspaper reporter is a part-time job. It's to confirm the standard of my articles and to ask me to write articles for the newspaper often. If I go out for interviews, I'll get this certificate. Oh, there's also a camera that was borrowed from the newspaper office. Old Madam, I'll take a photo for you tomorrow when the light is good.”
As he spoke, He Yuzhu took out the Laika M3 camera he had bought.
"Ah, let me see." He Yushui screamed and snatched the camera from his hand.
"Silly girl, don't fall." The deaf old lady smiled happily." Why would an old woman like me take a photo? Don't waste money."”
He Yuzhu looked at the old lady's hypocritical expression and said,""It's not a waste to take photos of you. When the weather is better, I'll take you to Tianamen to take a few more photos. When the time came, an old man and an old woman would be together.”
Yi Zhonghai smiled and said," That's good. Let's go together on Sunday. I'll pay for it. We'll take a few more pictures and enlarge them."”
A middle-aged woman was also happy." I haven't taken a photo yet. This time, thanks to Zhu Zi, I'll have a taste of foreign meat."”
Rainwater fiddled with her camera. When she heard that they were going to take photos on Sunday, she quickly said,"Brother, I want to go too! Brother, remember to get new clothes in two days. I want to wear new clothes for the photo.”
He Yuzhu patted his sister's head and said,""As long as you study hard, I'll bring you there.”
Then, He Yuzhu said to an auntie,"Aunt Yi, help me keep an eye on the rain. Tell her to read and do her homework after school and not play crazily outside every day.”
A middle-aged woman said cheerfully," Rainwater is either helping the old lady with work or reading at home after school. She really doesn't go out to play."”
The Deaf Old Lady also said cheerfully,""It's good to study.”
"Old lady, it's not the time to change families now."”
"It's reading that changes fate," He Yuzhu continued.”
"Same, same," the Deaf Old Lady said with a smile. The new society is good now. In the old days, the common people had to provide for a scholar. The entire village had to work together. Now is the new society. Everyone can afford to provide for their children to study.”
He Yuzhu patted his sister's head and said,""Did you hear that? Study hard."
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