Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 464: Abilities Only Surpass, Never Fall Short

Chapter 464: Chapter 464: Abilities Only Surpass, Never Fall Short

In the evening, Wen’s mother, who was busy dealing with Pigleg Mao Mao, was shocked to learn that Yi Chichi had to make another trip to the commune.

"What’s in the commune that you have to go once and now want to go a second time?"

Qin Jiu, eating an egg cake, looked over curiously, with Big Orange and Da Li gnawing on squid slices beside him.

The two cats were engrossed in their eating, making Yi Chichi feel a bit unbalanced.

It always felt like being a human was not as happy as being a cat.

Seeing her staring at the two with a not-so-friendly gaze, Qin Jiu slightly moved to block them from her view, reminding her, "Aunt, ease up your gaze; your jealousy is too obvious."

Wen’s mother, speechless, chimed in, "You must be achieving something, being jealous of cats."

Yi Chichi sighed, "Being human is not as leisurely as being a cat. In this cold weather, they don’t have to go out hunting; they just lie at home, and someone takes care of their food and shelter, unlike me, being pathetically dragged by the secretary to make another trip to the commune with Uncle Captain."

Her complaint explained the reason for her going to the commune.

Qin Jiu frowned, his tone laced with worry as he anxiously asked, "Aunt, what is the secretary asking you to do at the commune?"

Could it be for them?!

Wen’s mother was led astray by his line of thought and began to worry as well.

Yi Chichi twitched the corner of her mouth, reassuring them, "Don’t worry, it’s a good thing."

Saying this, she explained the whole situation once.

Upon learning she went to the commune for the matter of hats, Wen’s mother and Qin Jiu finally felt relieved.

Immediately, Wen’s mother started comforting her.

"If you can do it, do it; if not, just refuse outright. The secretary is a generous person."

Yi Chichi believed this; those in politics always have a shrewd mind and are old foxes.

Not only do they have many tricks, but they also deeply understand the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket.

So, "I’ll do my best."

This was a conservative statement, but Wen’s mother felt it was just right.

Being too conspicuous is not a good thing.

Moreover, Yi Chichi’s main development base is not in Baoshan.

Baoshan is too small with limited development prospects; once the situation undergoes a significant transformation, it’s time for her to leave.

"Hide your talents when necessary, and don’t be afraid to shine when the time comes; express yourself boldly."

Subsequently, Wen’s mother took her by the hand and carefully imparted strategies for dealing with leaders.

She had a way with words that left Yi Chichi incessantly marveling at how her mother-in-law was truly a treasure.

As for Qin Jiu, though he hailed from a well-read family, the Qin Family’s glory days were when he was very young, and later, when the Qin Family fell into difficult times, all he experienced was seeing people kick others when they’re down and the cold nature of human relationships.

Though the old gentlemen wanted to teach him some relevant knowledge, they feared the environment would bring trouble upon him.

So, they only taught him some academics and simple social skills.

Wen’s mother’s philosophy of saying what needs to be said to people, revealing oneself boldly when necessary, and hiding when needed, intrigued him immensely.

He began to ponder it in his mind.

The lad could keep things to himself; he never shared what he pondered until his style became increasingly crafty, with a fair face hiding a black heart, and everyone eventually noticed something amiss.

Luckily, his heart was in the right place, and he adhered to his moral compass, knowing clearly what should and should not be done, never harming others for personal gain, allowing everyone to be at ease.

However, for now, he was still some time away from adulthood.

Therefore, neither Wen’s mother nor Yi Chichi thought of anything else seeing him listening intently, but instead asked about his studies after discussing the main matter.

"Have you finished your homework?"

"I finished it long ago."

He asked with a grin, "Old Auntie, do you want to check it?"

"Bring it over for me to see."

"Okay!"

He ran off to fetch his homework, and Big Orange and Da Li hesitated between following or not, then resumed gnawing on tasty dried squid.

Soon, he came back with the homework and handed it over.

"Here, Aunt!"

Yi Chichi took it and was shocked.

"Who taught you the basics of physics?!"

"Mr. Ouyang."

Qin Jiu said softly, "It wasn’t a large lecture, just private lessons for me."

Dun Dun and the others had no clue about basic physics, and after a few trial lectures, Mr. Ouyang lamented that it was a lost cause and chose to only tutor him individually.

Yi Chichi thought over the names of the later educated youths and recalled, "Ouyang Yu?"

Qin Jiu nodded and hummed in agreement; she remained silent and thoroughly reviewed his homework, finding that most were correct. She then asked, "Do you have a textbook?"

"Yes."

Qin Jiu, who had already prepared, handed her the hand-copied textbook, "Mr. Ouyang compiled the textbook himself, and I provided the paper and pen. After he compiled it, I copied it over."

Wen’s mother curiously leaned over to view it with Yi Chichi. As they looked, she noticed Yi Chichi’s expression grew increasingly serious. Thinking there was a problem with the textbook, she was about to ask when she heard Yi Chichi say——

"Did Ouyang use any books for reference when he was compiling this textbook?"

Qin Jiu thought for a moment and affirmed, "No, Mr. Ouyang compiled this textbook purely from memory."

Yi Chichi took a deep breath, speaking seriously, "Your Mr. Ouyang is a talent."

Wen’s mother was surprised, "Is he really that capable?"

"His skills are nothing short of profound."

It’s a waste; assigning Ouyang to the countryside is a true waste.

If the college entrance examination hadn’t stopped, his path should have been diligently studying in school, and after graduation, he should have been shining in a research institution, a university, or a high school.

Instead of weeding and farming in the countryside.

Someone who can learn basic physics so thoroughly and can, solely from memory, compile a textbook meeting such standards——

"Do Grandpa Song and the others know about this?"

She looked toward Qin Jiu.

"No, they don’t."

Qin Jiu shook his head, "Great-grandpa doesn’t let me go there often, saying my household registration is already in Kao Shan Village, and frequent visits might invite unnecessary trouble."

Yi Chichi sighed, not surprised by their decision.

Parents deeply ponder their children’s future.

Grandpa Song is not Qin Jiu’s parent, but he is Qin Jiu’s great-grandfather, and as the only grandson in the Qin family’s lineup, his love for Qin Jiu is no different from his parents’.

But this matter, "Let’s go. You and I will take a trip to the cowshed."

Qin Jiu hadn’t understood her intention yet, but Wen’s mother did instantly. She quietly said, "You want to introduce Ouyang to the old gentlemen?"

"I don’t intend to do that, but Ouyang’s capabilities must be made known to them."

Talents are rare, and when encountered, they should not be missed for any reason, private or public.

As for how exactly to handle it, the old gentlemen would know what to do.

After all, they hold a secret belief that darkness will not always envelop the land, and light will come.

If initially there was doubt, there’s now no uncertainty at all that light is not far from reaching them.

Wen’s mother waved her hand, "Go quickly, and remember to wear scarves and hats."

"Alright."

Yi Chichi nodded and agreed, leaving the house with Qin Jiu.

Ten minutes later, the tall and the small figure, stepping into the snow, one foot deep and the other shallow, knocked on the cowshed door.