Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 473: Sharing Experiences at the Literacy Class

Chapter 473: Chapter 473: Sharing Experiences at the Literacy Class

"Xiaoxiao, are you back from your business trip?"

Zhao Ruimei said as her gaze fell on the bulging burlap sack.

"Wow, did you bring back a lot of goodies?"

She looked enviously at Liu Cuilan and said, "Cuilan, you’ve really raised a good daughter. Look how capable she is; your whole family benefits from it."

Hearing the praise for her daughter, Liu Cuilan was very pleased.

She immediately invited Zhao Ruimei into the house with a smile, "Come, Director Zhao, have a seat inside and have a drink of water."

Zhao Ruimei was not shy and immediately followed her inside.

Liu Cuilan poured her a cup of brown sugar water, which Zhao Ruimei took a sip of, enjoying the sweet taste.

Su Xiaoxiao curiously asked her, "Sister Zhao, is there something you need this time?"

"Good news, definitely good news."

Zhao Ruimei took another big sip from her enamel mug before continuing, "Our village organized a literacy class recently, and a couple of days ago, higher-ups came to inspect the results. Guess what? Our village came in first place, and Xiaoxiao, it’s all thanks to you."

Zhao Ruimei was all smiles, feeling quite happy about it.

The leaders even specifically praised her, something even the village chief hadn’t received.

"The leaders think our village’s literacy class was a great success, and they want you to share your experience with other village classes. Of course, you won’t be working for free; there will be not only honor but also additional financial rewards."

Upon hearing there was money to be earned, Su Xiaoxiao perked up. Though she wasn’t short on money now, who would refuse extra cash?

Liu Cuilan couldn’t bear to watch her daughter’s eyes light up at the mention of money.

This girl, why is she so obsessed with money?

The family wasn’t that poor anymore, so there was no need to earn every penny.

Lately, the girl’s been working during the day, attending literacy classes at night, and was as busy as a spinning top, which was hard to watch.

What’s more, the college entrance exams were returning next year, and preparing for them would keep her busy enough.

Before Su Xiaoxiao could speak, Liu Cuilan spoke on her behalf, "Director Zhao, my Xiaoxiao is preparing for the college entrance exams next year. She’s busy with work during the day and needs to study at night, so she doesn’t have the time. Maybe you should find someone else for this task?"

"Auntie, the leaders specifically value Xiaoxiao’s teaching ability. How could anyone else replace her?"

"Besides, if Xiaoxiao manages this successfully, she’ll make a name for herself with the leaders, and her future prospects will be limitless, which is far better than that college entrance exam."

"The college entrance exams are resuming for the first year; we don’t even know what to expect. This is a tangible honor that could bring glory to the family."

Zhao Ruimei made an impassioned case, noting that managing this project could also benefit her future promotions.

"Sister Zhao, my mom is right; I’m indeed quite busy now. How about this, give me three days to think it over, and I’ll give you an answer then."

Although Su Xiaoxiao felt she could handle it, she didn’t want to agree right away; the tougher it seemed for her, the more benefits she might receive.

She definitely wanted to earn the money, and she surely planned to take the college entrance exams.

"Alright, take your time thinking it over, and I’ll wait for your answer in three days."

Zhao Ruimei said before leaving.

Liu Cuilan advised her earnestly, "Xiaoxiao, as the saying goes, ’All trades are lowly, only studying is esteemed.’ You mustn’t be confused by immediate small gains and give up on the college entrance exams. Our family conditions have improved, and we don’t need that bit of money. Just focus on your studies..."

"Mom, don’t worry. I’ve been revising the college entrance exam subjects constantly. On this trip to Hai City, I even met a high school teacher on the train who gave me a lot of guidance. Regarding the literacy class, I’d like to give it a try. After all, it won’t take up much time. I can just briefly share some insights with other villages; it won’t be a big disruption."

She said reassuringly, hugging Liu Cuiran’s arm, "Mom, relax, I know what I’m doing. I can distinguish between what’s more important and what’s less."

Liu Cuilan sighed, "You’ve taken after your father, always striving for the best. Oh well, you’re grown and can make your own decisions. If you want to go, then go."

"Mom, I knew you would support me."

Su Xiaoxiao said as she stood on tiptoe to plant a kiss on Liu Cuilan’s cheek.

"Mom, this time I brought you back quite an array of goodies from Hai City. Take a look."

With that, she untied the burlap sack, revealing what was inside.

Liu Cuilan’s eyes widened at the sight of the sack filled to the brim with seafood.

There were two big grouper fish, each weighing several kilos, and a particularly rare Chinese sturgeon.

In addition, there were plenty of dried shrimp, dried squid, dried mackerel, and so on, all stuffed inside.

The two younger brothers beside her couldn’t stop swallowing as they watched.

Their elder sister was really something, bringing back so much seafood and all of top quality.

"How did you manage to bring back such a load? It must have been expensive, right?"

Liu Cuilan counted the items one by one, feeling increasingly distressed. These were not cheap goods.

Just those three big fish alone must have cost quite a bit.

"It didn’t cost much. I bartered for all of it."

Su Xiaoxiao explained with a smile, "See this dried shrimp? I swapped it for a stainless steel cup. This dried mackerel? I exchanged it for a flashlight..."

"I used inventory from our department store, which didn’t cost much. If you like these things, I’ll bring some back for you on future business trips."

Hearing this, Liu Cuilan let out a small sigh of relief.

Her third daughter was truly resourceful, managing to exchange for such treasures without spending much; now they had New Year’s dinner sorted.

That evening, Liu Cuilan braised a big grouper, and the whole family ate until they were stuffed.

After dinner, Su Xiaoxiao patted her round belly and climbed onto the kang.

Just as she got up there, she heard a barrage of message notifications.

She opened the game interface and, wow, she had countless unread messages.

She randomly opened a few messages to look at them; they were all compliments about the seafood.

The message from Bald Brother was especially prominent.

The Big Spender: "Sis, your seafood is top-quality. When can you help me get some more? I love this stuff."

The Big Spender: "Sis, the beef sauce рецепт и seafood canned food recipe you gave me, I’ve already started working on producing them these past few days. Once the first batch is done, I’ll send some to you to try."

Su Xiaoxiao promptly replied with a message to him.

Chased by the God of Wealth: "Bro, fresh seafood is temporarily unavailable, but would you like some dried seafood? If you want, I can send you some."

She had collected quite a bit of dried seafood this time, more than they could eat, so she could spare some for Bald Brother.

As soon as she sent the message, it showed the other party was typing...