mynovelweb Chapter 294 Proposal for a Long Journey
Chapter 294 Proposal for a Long Journey
In October 1977, the country officially announced the resumption of the college entrance examination, which had been suspended for more than ten years, and the examination date was set for December.
This news resounded throughout China, causing all those who were confused about the future and struggling on the ground to burst into tears.
The same is true for Gujia Village.
When hearing this announcement on the radio, many young people all responded in the same way: first they were stunned, then they were ecstatic, and then they hugged each other and cried.
Nowadays, every family in Gujia Village has no worries about food and clothing, but for the children in the village, studying hard to change their destiny is a belief engraved in their bones since childhood, and it is a goal they are willing to work hard for all their lives.
Even though many people say they don't care, everyone understands that these days, the three words "college student" alone represent honor to the family. How can one be willing to accept that?
This is also the reason why Gu Mingyue has been forcing those graduates to lead classes and prepare lessons, because she is worried that before the college entrance examination is resumed, they will become discouraged and give up on themselves.
After all, she is an exception. Whether she has traveled to another world, possessed a treasure, or been reborn, there is no regret medicine in the world, but with Gu Mingyue, she can start over.
It is no exaggeration to say that no one can compare to her.
It is precisely because she cannot be copied that she always keeps a clear mind. She never instills the idea that studying is useless to others, because she is afraid of misleading students.
Even though many people in the village criticized her for being unreasonable and suggested that instead of letting the students take care of the children, it would be better to work in the workshop and learn a skill, she rejected all the suggestions and insisted on having her own way.
Because she had climbed up from the bottom, worked in a factory, eaten rice with cockroaches in it, steamed buns with flies on them, slept on a bed with only a wooden board, and suffered a lot of oppression, she knew too well how difficult it was to cross the class line.
The only way to access it, which is legal, compliant and reasonable, is to learn.
Ten years later, perhaps Gu Mingyue would not be so sure, but now, she firmly believes it.
At this time, no one complained anymore. In between each household's busy supervision of their children's review, they all came to express their gratitude with gifts.
Gu Mingyue's prestige once again reached its peak, including the villagers who moved here later. Anyone who had a graduate in their family was filled with gratitude at this moment.
However, all these gifts were returned in full.
Gu Mingyue still emphasized, "I am only thinking about the village. Whether they can pass the exam depends on themselves. It has nothing to do with me."
Everyone was reviewing intensively, except for one exception, Liu Gaiwa.
Gujia Village can be said to be his spiritual harbor. Here, his soul seems to find peace. To be honest, he is not ready to go out.
When she learned that he had not signed up, Gu Mingyue more or less guessed what he was thinking and did not try to persuade him much.
Liu Gaiwa was surprised and said, "I thought you would show pity even if you didn't comfort me."
Gu Mingyue shrugged and said seriously, "When I dropped out of school, most people's first words were what a pity! But why should I live my own life according to other people's wishes? I do not rule out others' well-intentioned reminders, and I admit that what they say is very pertinent, but that is not what I want. In this life, as long as you have the ability to take responsibility for the future, I think freedom is more important than anything else. So, just ignore what others say. If you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, this will always be your home."
Liu Gaiwa just said "hmm" softly, then looked away with red eyes. From the moment he decided to treat the disease, he knew that with Secretary Gu around, he had the confidence.
Gu Mingyue changed the subject and asked, "Are you interested in going to Yangcheng with me?"
Liu Gaiwa asked in confusion, "What are you going to do?"
Gu Mingyue explained, "Last year, the import and export commodity fair was reopened, and the country attached great importance to it. Our village's Ruyi brand was very popular abroad before, and they have contacted us many times after the trade was reopened. In the past, we always gave the initiative to Mingzhu Garment Factory, but now the handicraft workshop is slowly getting on the right track, and I want to try it myself. Anyway, it's the same to drive a sheep, whether it's a flock of sheep, so I asked Director Shen to allocate a quota for Gujia Village, and then we can get more orders back and try to turn the workshop into a factory, so that everyone's life will be better. And as a designer and part-time spokesperson, if you accompany me in person, I think it should be more convincing."
"Spokesperson?"
"Yes, a spokesperson is a brand ambassador who represents and promotes the Ruyi brand. It's a huge responsibility, and the most important thing is that you can communicate in English. So, do you want to go out with me and see the outside world?"
Hearing that Gu Mingyue would accompany him, Liu Gaiwa pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly, "I want to!"
"That's settled. The educated youths are probably reviewing these days, and you won't be used to staying here. Why don't we leave next week? Go early and you can walk around. You go back and pack some clothes. You don't need to bring too much stuff. You can buy them when you get there."
Liu Gaiwa was inexplicably looking forward to it, "Okay."
Gu Mingyue has recently been thinking about the future of the two workshops after the village collective is disbanded.
A while ago, Mingzhu Garment Factory called and wanted to continue buying out the patterns. When I learned that it was a foreigner who had placed an order before, I came up with this idea, but I did not refuse Mingzhu.
She was used to having a backup plan for everything. If the trade fair didn't do well, she wouldn't have to think about setting up a factory anymore. She would have to continue cooperating with the garment factory and maintain a good relationship.
She also mentioned the idea of building a factory to Gu Mingwei. In this regard, her elder brother always let her do whatever she wanted.
In his words, professional matters should be left to professionals, so he never interferes casually, which also makes Gu Mingyue more adept at doing things.
Unexpectedly, after Sun Shugao learned the news, he asked to go along.
Gu Mingyue was surprised and asked, "Aren't you preparing for the college entrance examination?"
"I was quite excited at the beginning, but after that, I came to my senses. Not to mention my grades, I didn't know what major to study. What's more, I am quite satisfied with my current life and don't want to make any changes," Sun Shugao said truthfully.
Gu Mingyue thought for a moment and said to him, "It's your own decision, just don't regret it. However, I think you need to inform your family so that they don't expect too much. Also, I have heard that some colleges and universities have design majors, but I don't know if there are any enrollment plans this time. Since you can't make up your mind, let's go out and see how the world changes, and then plan for the future. Don't rush to put an end to your life. How old are you? There is a long time ahead. This is a personal suggestion, for reference only."
Sun Shugao humbly accepted the advice and said, "I've made note of it. Thank you, Secretary. I will consider it carefully."
In the end, those who went together included Guanglei, Gu Laoliu, Li Dayong, Liu Gaiwa, Sun Shugao and Bai Fenglai's family of three.