Space: 60's Survival

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 In a few days, Tong Yan could no longer take care of Xiaodouzi. The school received an assignment to send everyone to the countryside to study agriculture. In fact, spring ploughing is busy, and there is a shortage of manpower, so everyone is going to plant the fields together. The grain production decreased last year, and I look forward to a good harvest this year. Regarding the issue of rations, no one said that they were unwilling to do it. Tong Yan was about to cry when she heard the news, she really can't! On such occasions, if you don't work hard, criticism is a trivial matter, and it will be miserable to give you a hat at that time. Tong Yan came to Qianjinyi Village with an uneasy mood. Looking at the familiar hillside, Tong Yan was filled with emotion. Isn't this the place I came to when I just passed through!

Teacher Hu broke up everyone, and a few people and a villager asked the villagers to arrange work for everyone. Of course the most important thing is to teach these children how to do farm work.

A few clever villagers picked up the taller boy who looked at him who could work; the one who moved slowly picked up the thinner boy; even Ji Ning and Li Fangfang were picked away. Ji Ning was taller than Li Fangfang, and Li Fangfang looked neat. The rest were Tong Yan and Wang Li, who stood awkwardly and looked at each other.

Tong Yan is angry, she doesn't understand why she is not popular, Wang Li looks weak because of her petite stature. She is taller than Wang Li, not too bad. Fortunately, another person came from a distance, and he looked a little familiar.

When the visitor saw Tong Yan, he was delighted: "Sister Tong Yan." This is not the boy who thanked Tong Yan that day. An acquaintance came, and Tong Yan felt a little calmer. The little boy greeted Tong Yan: "Sister Tong Yan, follow me to work!" Tong Yan grabbed Wang Li and discussed with the boy: "Take us both, okay?" The boy hesitated for a moment , should come down.

The boy's surname is Wang, and his name is Wang Qi. When I arrived at Wang Qi's house, it was really broken. The three adobe houses looked like they had not been repaired for a few days and looked dilapidated. There were cracks in the low earth walls, and there was a water tank in the yard, which was obviously repaired. Wang Qi greeted his family and introduced them excitedly: "This is Sister Tong Yan who helped me to go to school." Tong Yan saw that there were quite a few people in this family. Wang Qi's father looked like a simple farmhouse. The man, seeing that Tong Yan couldn't even say anything, just kept thanking Tong Yan. Wang Qi's mother wanted to hold Tong Yan's hand, but when she saw her cracked hand shrinking back, she kept asking Tong Yan to sit down and rest. There were also two little girls with pigtails, shyly hiding in the room and refusing to come out. Later, Tong Yan found out that Wang Qi had a brother who had gone to work in the fields.

Tong Yan felt that she couldn't rest all the time, she had to go to work. There are teachers in the school who specially check them out. To see who is lazy, they have to write a check when they go back. Wang Li proposed that she could carry water, and Wang Qi's father asked Wang Li to carry the water, and also brought two smaller buckets, meaning: the girl who can study can't do heavy work, so she will bring two smaller buckets. . He also specifically instructed: pick slowly, don't rush.

Tong Yan felt extremely embarrassed when she watched Wang Li deftly pick up the bucket and leave. I had no choice but to explain cheekily: "I've never done farm work, and I can't do anything. What can I do?" Wang Qi's mother was kind and let Tong Yan rest. Later, Wang Qi said that it would be bad if he was seen. Arranged watering for Tong Yan.

So Tong Yan took a gourd and watered the ground. In fact, it's more of a pretense, but fortunately, Tong Yan is currently standing in a biased position, and generally no one pays attention. Tong Yan pretended to be, no, it was watering, while chatting with Wang Qi. Speaking of the embarrassing scene he didn't want, Wang Qi smiled and explained to Tong Yan: "Sister Tong Yan, you don't work at first glance, look at you, your hands are white and clean, even a cocoon. Isn't it? Generally girls do farm work, and their hands are rough. Their hands are rough. We girls in the countryside have hands that are no worse than men's. Look at your hands, who will want you ?" Tong Yan couldn't help but sigh, the eyes of the crowd are sharp! Those who can watch people at the slightest are definitely masters!

In fact, there was another sentence Wang Qi didn't say. Sister Tong Yan looked like the kind of girl who was well-kept at home. Such a girl is definitely not good at farming, so no one will want her. Wang Qi didn't fully guess, but he also guessed eight or nine points.

Tong Yan sighed here. She didn't notice that Principal Qian came over. Seeing how Tong Yan was working, she sighed, shook her head, and walked away. Later, another person also saw Tong Yan, saw Tong Yan holding a gourd and watering the seedlings with the gesture of watering flowers, and shook his head, sighing that this girl really can't work.

Tong Yan didn't know at all, the first impression she left on Lu Jinzhi was that she had a good appetite; the second impression was that she couldn't work. Of course, Lu Jinzhi wouldn't have thought that these two not-so-accurate impressions made him a family of doting wives.

After six days of work and six days of watering, Tong Yan lost several kilograms at once. Wang Li didn't know what to say: "I still fetched water anyway, you just stood there for a few days, you're still thin, it's really unreasonable." Ji Ning made fun of Tong Yan: "Whoever will marry you in the future is really unlucky. It's over!" The unlucky Lu someone rubbed his nose and worked hard.

Tong Yan just smiled and said in her heart, I didn't let anyone take care of me in vain, but I left a lot of things behind when I left. Later, Ji Ning told Tong Yan one more thing: Wu Beijiang performed very well this time, and received a special reward - 5 catties of cornmeal. And Luo Ximei fainted on the spot in the field because she was too tired, and she also received a verbal praise.

After returning to normal schoolwork, Tong Yan went to class with peace of mind. Sister-in-law Tian also came back. As soon as she came back, she had a fight with Zhang Lanlan. It turned out that after Tong Yan couldn't take care of Xiaodouzi, Xiaodouzi left school and could only stay at home alone. When the little ones can live there, they go to the older ones to play. Qiuni told everyone that there are delicious food hidden in the pocket of Xiaodouzi. The older children asked Xiaodouzi to share the food. Xiaodouzi was reluctant and said that he would not play with them. As a result, the children started to do it. The food was robbed and he was hit twice on the body. Xiaodouzi was so frightened that he hid when he saw them. Xiaodouzi is not stupid. He told Uncle He that Uncle He felt that this was not a big deal. The child would solve the problem by himself. He also encouraged Xiaodouzi to call back if he had the ability. Complaining was useless.

When Sister-in-law Tian came back, when she heard about it, she was so angry that she had a big fight with Uncle He, and rushed to Zhang Lanlan's house again, scolding Zhang Lanlan and Qiuni.

The days passed like flowing water, and it was June again. Seeing that everyone is going their separate ways. As a high school student, it is quite popular, and it is almost impossible to find a job. Several girls discuss their future. Tong Yan has a clear goal and finds a job to support herself. Wang Li also made arrangements. The family asked someone to go to the health center to inquire. She wanted to be a nurse. Li Fangfang first wanted to continue studying, but her family refused. I think it's already very good for you to read high school for you, so hurry up and find a job and get married. Li Fangfang thought about it for a long time, and later proposed to go to the supply and marketing cooperative. The family members are also good, and they also asked people to ask. Ji Ning didn't have any direction: "My dad said that after that, the factory will recruit workers. He asked me to try them all. I can go to whichever one can get in. It's almost the same anyway.

" , I can hear all kinds of news every day, which makes people's hearts float for a while, and they don't want to study. Teacher Hu made a few anger, and then barely suppressed everyone's impetuous emotions.

A few days later, Principal Qian found Tong Yan and asked her, "I'm graduating soon, what are your plans?" "Find a job to support myself." Tong Yan still said the same thing. Principal Qian sighed slightly: "Actually, if you go to university, it's perfectly fine." Tong Yan just smiled and shook her head.

"Okay," Principal Qian saw that Tong Yan had already made a decision, and did not persuade him any more. He took out a piece of paper from the cabinet: "This is the recruitment notice for the machinery factory, you can take a look."

Tong Yan looked at it. The machinery factory has recruited a lot of people this time. According to the count, there are seven positions. "Anything you want to go?" Principal Qian took a sip and asked Tong Yan.

Tong Yan was stunned: "I will go wherever I want?" Principal Qian almost spit out a saliva, "What are you thinking? How can there be such a good thing? Which one you like, you can sign up by yourself, I will recommend you at the most. Let's take a moment." He added another sentence: "The machinery factory, textile factory, and several other factories all have job openings. The difference is that there are more and less. It's just that I am familiar with the machinery factory, so I got the job advertisement first. Let's see which one is better, I'll help you with the staff. Understood?" Tong Yan understood in seconds, and pointed to the accounting column: "This is not bad!" Principal Qian nodded: "This is suitable for you, you have a stable temperament and math is also good. , it should be very promising. This position has to pass the assessment of the General Machinery Factory, and you should prepare yourself."

After coming out of the office, Tong Yan felt that the sky was high and the sky was light, and sighed, what a good time!

After finishing the exam on the front foot, a job advertisement was posted on the back foot. Everyone was busy signing up, and Tong Yan's information had already been placed on Director Feng's desk. The recruitment regulations of the machinery factory are: ordinary employees are recruited by each unit independently, and the office staff must go to the general factory to participate in the assessment.

There are quite a few people in the class who want to go to the machine shop. Lin'an Town has a machinery factory and a general machinery factory. There are also two machinery factories in the town next door, both of which are managed by the general machinery factory. Although the income is similar, the benefits of the machinery factory are better and more attractive. Even Ji Ning filled out the registration form, and like Tong Yan, applied for the accounting position. Tong Yan was a little embarrassed, this time she hired an accountant, she was going to compete with Ji Ning. When Ji Ning knew it, she pouted and complained to Tong Yan, "You should have said it earlier. If you said it earlier, I will not apply for this and waste my quota." Seeing Ji Ning's appearance, Tong Yan felt relieved and quickly hurried. Holding her hand: "Okay, okay, okay, it's my fault. I didn't expect you to go to the machinery factory. I'll apologize if I invite you to eat honey fruit."

Five days later, Tong Yan got the exam notice. On the way to the Machinery Factory, Tong Yan saw Wu Beijiang, Luo Ximei, and two other classmates in the class. Tong Yan naturally wouldn't talk to Wu Beijiang, let alone Luo Ximei. The other two people in the class were not familiar with each other, and they were male classmates, in order to avoid trouble. Tong Yan walked alone. Wu Beijiang chatted and laughed with the other two boys, and Luo Ximei followed Wu Beijiang quietly.

When they arrived at the General Machinery Factory, they were greeted by a young girl whose surname happened to be Wu. Wu Min took them to a room with two rows of tables and chairs. Wu Min greeted everyone: "Everyone can sit as you like. Everyone has to enter the hall at 8:55, and the exam starts at 9:00. Now everyone can prepare." Everyone was a little nervous when I heard that the exam was going to be held. Tong Yan found a seat farthest from them and sat down.

Wu Beijiang talked to Wu Min to find out where she was from? Are there any relatives in the family? See if there are any relatives on your side that Wu Min knows. Wu Beijiang looked clean, spoke nicely, and had a gentle attitude. Wu Min soon let go of his guard against him, and when he was about to continue chatting, a few more people came in at the door, from the next town. When the time came, an elder sister came in with the papers. Wu Min immediately backed out. It was the eldest sister who looked cold and stern, looked at the group of candidates, and said in a bad tone: "You all have studied, so I won't tell you how to take the exam. Anyone who cheats, just go out. Get the paper and write your name. , Write the school you graduated from. You are not allowed to hand in the papers before the time." Tong Yan has never seen such a powerful person before, so listen to her obediently.

After half an hour, the exam was over, and everyone sat down and didn't dare to move. The stern-faced eldest sister came to collect the papers and dropped two words: "Wait."

Everyone waited obediently, and the classroom was quiet. After waiting for a long time, no one came, and some people couldn't sit still. They asked their desks before and after: "How is the test?" Someone spoke, and the atmosphere in the classroom became a little more lively. Some people felt pretty good, some shook their heads with a bitter look on their faces. Wu Beijiang spoke again: "Don't be nervous, I guess everyone is about the same level, just do your best." Turning to look at Tong Yan: "Tong Yan, you should have done well in the test, the people who can get the scholarship are always better than us. A little bit." Wu Beijiang's words attracted everyone's bad eyes to Tong Yan. Tong Yan smiled lightly: "Just now, the squad leader didn't say to do my best, I just know that I did my best."

Wu Beijiang was about to speak, but someone came to the door, startling everyone. Seeing that it was Wu Min, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Wu Min said with a smile, "Come with me." A group of people followed. Some people deliberately blocked the way. Tong Yan was squeezed and walked in the last one. This room is very spacious. There is a row of tables in front, with a few chairs in the middle, and the chairs are scattered. Everyone took their seats.

After a while, five people came, and Wu Min introduced them to everyone: "These are all factory leaders." Tong Yan saw three acquaintances, one was Director Feng, one was Accountant Xu, and the other was Lu Jinzhi . A chubby man opened his mouth and introduced himself. This man was Director Wei of the Machinery General Factory, and he was the chief of the exam. Please introduce yourself first, everyone will come one by one. Tong Yan is the last one.

The previous few people were a little nervous and stammered. Tong Yan stretched her neck and glanced at the table, and saw that several people were holding documents in their hands. It was estimated that it was the registration form filled out at that time, and the information on it was very comprehensive. Tong Yan didn't want to talk too much, she simply introduced herself, and only added one sentence: She is good at mathematics. The leaders on the stage were stunned. When Lu Jinzhi saw Tong Yan, he thought to himself that he could meet this girl anywhere. When Tong Yan stretched her neck to look at the table, Lu Jinzhi thought: This girl's neck is really long. Wait until you realize what you're thinking? Lu Jinzhi cursed secretly, and was really dizzy.

Hearing Tong Yan say that she is good at math, Director Wei smiled: "The little girl is still very confident. Next, there is no test paper for the calculation test. Let's take the oral test and the requirements are fast and accurate. No problem!" Tong Yan thought Yixi, calculus, this is possible! It is estimated that except for Tong Yan, everyone is a little nervous. Seeing Tong Yan's appearance, Lu Jinzhi knew that this girl should be a powerful girl. Ask for a quick answer, and the first person to raise their hand answers.

Director Wei asked the question: 2377+3984, how much is it? As soon as Director Wei finished speaking, Tong Yan raised her hand and reported the answer: 6361.

Everyone was stunned. He looked at the paper in his hand with all his eyes, thinking that the answer was on the paper. Even Lu Jinzhi was stunned, knowing that this girl is so powerful, she didn't expect it to be so powerful.

Director Wei asked again: "7812-3337". Tong Yan raised her hand and reported the answer: 4475.

"854×38-7879" Tong Yan raised her hand and reported the answer: 24573.

Lu Jinzhi leaned forward: "Accountant Xu, you and her do the math together." Accountant Xu took out the abacus, and Lu Jinzhi reported the number: "36064÷368+85864-655÷5" Tong Yan looked at Lu Jinzhi , said slowly: "85831." Everyone looked at Accountant Xu, and Accountant Xu finished dialing the last abacus bead, looked at the numbers that appeared, and nodded with everyone. Lu Jinzhi made a gesture to Tong Yan that you can sit down, and then told her: "Now, you can rest." The rest of the people looked at Tong Yan with disbelief, and there were only two words in their hearts, "Awesome!" Yes With Zhuyu in the front, the pressure on other people is still a lot.

The following topics are simpler, but the process of thinking is long and the error rate is high. In the end, Director Wei asked, "Who's going to make it?" Everyone on and off the stage turned their attention to Tong Yan, who slowly raised her hand. Although, some of the people who came together will also plan to fight, just raised her hand, saw Tong Yan raised her hand, and simply put it down. When leaving, Director Feng smiled and said goodbye to Tong Yan.

After going out the door, Wu Beijiang's face was black, and he left in a hurry, not bothering to say hello to his companions. Luo Ximei didn't catch up with Wu Beijiang, she glared at Tong Yan angrily, and hurried away. Tong Yan walked slowly, a little regretful, bit her lip lightly, and scolded herself for being too impulsive. I was really pissed off by Wu Beijiang just now, and I feel sick of myself when I have nothing to do. Tong Yan didn't think she had anything to be proud of, because she followed her uncle to learn abacus mental arithmetic when she was very young. Years of training made calculation an instinctive reaction. With the advanced experience of later generations and the current people PK, it is a bit invincible. Tong Yan touched her face and warned herself that it would not be an example.