I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 36 - Striving to Obtain the Primary School

Chapter 36 -36: Striving to Obtain the Primary School Diploma as Soon as Possible (Added Chapter for Helmsman Jin Lingshan)

Chapter 36 -36: Striving to Obtain the Primary School Diploma as Soon as Possible (Added Chapter for Helmsman Jin Lingshan)

Naturally, Qiao Qingyu felt that Shen Fen’s plan was just to her liking, as she prepared to complete her junior high school education in the shortest time possible and aim to directly advance to senior high school, and maybe even take the university entrance exam next year just for kicks.

Shen Fen had already consulted with the leaders of the base, and the students in the study class would all have academic records on file once the documents were approved.

Qiao Qingyu did not expect Shen Fen to handle things so gracefully, and in the evening, she brought Shen Fen a newly made shoulder bag as a gift, a patchwork one at that.

Even if shoulder bags made of various colorful fabric scraps are of the same style, their colors are never identical—for instance, not all rainbow bags have fixed colors, and it’s the same with patchwork ones. The patchwork shoulder bag’s pattern and color scheme were elegant and perfectly suitable for Shen Fen.

Unable to refuse and genuinely liking it at first glance, Shen Fen happily accepted it. Since they all lived together, it was easy to manage these exchanges of favors.

As she saw Qiao Qingyu out, Shen Fen spoke with earnest gravity, “Qingyu, Zhu Mingli is an immature and childish girl. I’ve already stopped her work duties and made her reflect at home.”

This was an expected outcome, and Qiao Qingyu sighed, her face filled with disappointment and confusion, “Director Shen, I just don’t understand why Zhu Mingli would treat me this way. I haven’t offended her, and there’s no deep hatred between us, yet why does she always enjoy insulting me with her words, making it hard for me to face others?”

Of course, Shen Fen knew the reason, which was that Zhu Mingli also had feelings for He Xiuyu. Her parents had even asked Shen Fen to play matchmaker, although she had not agreed. However, this was something she wouldn’t discuss with Qiao Qingyu.

“That’s why I told her to reflect at home. After all, our base’s family compound is not like an ordinary village; maintaining harmony and unity is very important.”

Qiao Qingyu seemed quite resigned as she let out a long breath, “Director Shen, I’ll listen to anything you say, don’t worry. I won’t hold Zhu Mingli’s behavior against her today. As long as she is willing to correct her mistakes, let’s still give her a chance to start anew.”

Shen Fen tugged at the corner of her mouth; the young girl was sharp-tongued and shrewd. If it hadn’t been by chance that her husband had mentioned Qiao Qingyu’s visit to the commune office, she wouldn’t have caught on.

Indeed, on April 2nd, Qiao Qingyu had come to complain, but the girl had used an entirely different approach.

When she learned the truth, Shen Fen was both irritated and amused, but her husband, Director Lin, had said, “The method is a bit cunning, but it is the most practical.”

She felt the same way.

Zhu Mingli’s incompetence was the root of the issue; as a clerk, she represented the office, and even if she was envious of Qiao Qingyu, such words should not have been spoken.

Truth be told, Shen Fen didn’t want to give Zhu Mingli another chance, but the office was short-staffed.

Suddenly, Shen Fen’s eyes lit up.

Qiao Qingyu was not only beautiful and skilled with her hands, but most importantly, she was intelligent and eager to progress.

As long as she continued on this path, unlike her past demeanor, Shen Fen planned to offer her a position as a clerk in the office.

Although it was a temporary position, once the base’s rules and regulations were perfected, it would become an official post.

The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and she encouraged Qiao Qingyu, “Qingyu, setting up the study class won’t be easy, so you should cherish this opportunity, study hard, and strive to obtain your elementary school diploma as soon as possible.”

Qiao Qingyu, “…”

Director Shen, your expectations could actually be a bit higher!

She also earnestly promised, “Director Shen, it won’t just be the elementary school diploma; I will obtain the junior high and even senior high school diplomas in the shortest time possible. I’m even planning to take the college entrance exam.”

Take the college entrance exam?

Although the idea was impractical, Shen Fen was still happy. After offering some encouragement, Qiao Qingyu walked towards her home, feeling light-hearted under the moonlit night.

The next morning, Vice Director Qian, accompanied by Fang Xiaomei, came to visit Qiao Qingyu.

At this very moment, Vice Director Qian felt an extraordinary closeness to Qiao Qingyu.

Though it was just a shoulder bag he had given to his daughter, he was still very grateful. Even as a vice director of the commune, he was just a country bumpkin in the eyes of some city folks.

Even those who looked down on him hadn’t cleaned the mud off their own feet.

Not only had Qiao Qingyu greatly helped him, but she had also gifted his daughter such a beautiful shoulder bag.

He had two daughters; one was married, and the other was spoken for.

The wedding date had been set for this autumn.

Therefore, he was grateful to anyone who took the matter of marrying off his daughter to heart, no matter who that person was.

Moreover, Xiaxi Commune still owed Qiao Qingyu a big favor.

His primary reason for the visit was regarding that matter. It was time to plant the thousand silk hemp.

However, when he heard from Qiao Qingyu that the contract for the wasteland had fallen through, Vice Director Qian stood up in surprise from his chair, “Wasn’t it agreed upon? Why go back on it now?”

Of course, Qiao Qingyu couldn’t tell the truth in front of Vice Director Qian—she wouldn’t smear her own family, no matter what. After all, she was still related to the research base.

But it was still very frustrating.

“Vice Director Qian, this issue has to do with me being He Xiuyu’s wife…”

She did not plan to waste more words on this topic, seamlessly changing the subject, “Vice Director Qian, I wasn’t able to contract the wasteland, but I have established a seed cultivation laboratory under the name of Tenghai Research Base.”

Vice Director Qian’s eyes shifted, and he slapped his hand down, “Good, this is even better than you contracting the wasteland.”

“Why do you say that?” Qiao Qingyu asked, surprised.

“Qingyu, it’s not easy for farmers. They essentially depend on the heavens for their livelihood. A good year brings a bountiful harvest, but natural disasters can cause a decrease in crop yields. Life with one’s face towards the soil and one’s back to the sky isn’t easy,” Vice Director Qian spoke with a sigh.

“That makes sense. That’s why I’ll devote some of my energy to developing seeds.”

Actually, Vice Director Qian was very curious about the exact details concerning seed cultivation, but when he thought about it being affiliated with Tenghai Research and that Qiao Qingyu’s husband was a nationally renowned scientist, what was a mere crop seed to them?

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So Vice Director Qian stopped worrying, but his hesitant demeanor amused Qiao Qingyu because she had already guessed what he intended to do. However, she waited for Vice Director Qian to speak up himself.

Straightforward Fang Xiaomei blurted out, “Uncle, if you have something to say to Qingyu, just be direct. We sisters have such a good relationship, and we can speak openly about anything.”

Qiao Qingyu agreed, “Xiao Mei is right.”

“Well, then I won’t stand on ceremony. Qingyu, since the wasteland contract fell through, are you planning to sell those thousand acres of thousand silk hemp seeds?”

Fang Xiaomei looked at her uncle in surprise, “Uncle, our commune is so poor right now, where would we find the money to buy Qingyu’s seeds? Besides, this is a matter for the public collective. We shouldn’t take advantage of Qingyu anymore…”