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Chapter 166 [Spring after the cold winter] (Please subscribe)
Decheng, Chunfeng Primary School.

"Looking forward to, looking forward to, the east wind is coming, the footsteps of spring are approaching..."

In the spacious and bright classroom, students were reading Zhu Ziqing's "Spring" loudly, with loud voices and full of vitality.

While I was reading aloud, light snow began to fall outside the house. As the first snowflakes of the new year fell, the year quietly came to 1986.

Lin Zhaoqing read the text "Spring" aloud and looked out the window with excitement in his eyes.

It should be said that not only Lin Zhaoqing, but also many students in the classroom noticed that it was starting to snow outside.

The children in the south were still excited about their first snowfall. When the bell rang, every one of them couldn't wait to run outside the classroom to see the snowflakes flying in the sky.

In this primary school in Decheng, no one cares that 1986 is the United Nations International Year of Peace, and the theme is to defend peace and ensure the future of mankind, but it is obvious that the future of mankind is the future of these children.

"Sister, look, it's snowing so hard!"

Lin Zhaoqing saw Lin Zhaoxi standing at the door of the sixth grade classroom, looking outside, and couldn't help but ran over and said with a smile: "You said it's snowing so hard, will dad come to pick us up?"

As a snow falls to the south, it means that the winter vacation is coming, and the children also have to take a break to prepare for the New Year.

Obviously, the two siblings looked at the biting snow and the howling cold wind outside, but they did not feel cold at all, because they felt that their current life was very warm in their hearts.

The eldest brother Lin Youcai heard Lin Youcheng mention buying a house in the capital. Although he was surprised, he did not change his face and ask questions directly, because he had already known very well that his younger brother was no longer the ineffective person he always worried about before. I think there must be a reason why Lin Youcheng bought a house in the capital.

This is also because Lin Youcheng's current identity has changed and his life is getting better and better.

Lin Zhaoxi stood next to Lin Zhaoqing, covered Lin Zhaoqing's ears with his hands, looked at the snow falling more and more outside, and said, "Dad should come to pick us up."

"I also think Dad will come to pick us up."

Lin Zhaoxi helped sweep the snow off Lin Zhaoqing's body, then touched Lin Zhaoqing's hand and asked, "Are you cold?"

"what?"

Sister-in-law Fang Mei prepared the New Year's Eve dinner.

Lin Zhaoqing used to wear her old clothes because she was older, but now Lin Zhaoqing doesn't have to wear her clothes, and life is getting better and better.

Lin Youcheng smiled and said: "Don't be nervous. I'm not moving to the capital right away. I just bought a house in the capital. If I go to the capital in the future, I will have a place to live. I just thought that there is Tiananmen in the capital. If the child It might be much better to go to school in Beijing. You have to know that children in Beijing now may take information technology classes, that is, computer classes, in middle schools. These are things that our children may not necessarily learn in college."

It should be said that it is not just the two siblings who feel warm. As the spring breeze of reform blows across the country, many places can feel a touch of spring warmth even in the coldest month of winter.

After the reunion dinner, Lin Youcheng also talked about buying a house in the capital on this day.

Lin Youcai's expression changed slightly, he looked at Lin Youcheng and asked, "Why do you think of going to the capital?"

"Are you planning to live in the capital in the future?"

Lin Zhaoqing shook his head, touched the cotton-padded jacket on his body, and said, "It's not cold. Auntie made us new cotton-padded jackets, which are very warm."

Sister-in-law Fang Mei was surprised and asked, "Why are you thinking of buying a house in the capital?"

Lin Youcheng looked at Luobotou, who was playing on the sidelines and didn't care about this matter at all, and couldn't help but said, "That's the plan."

When Lin Zhaoxi heard Lin Zhaoqing's words, a smile appeared on her face. The new cotton-padded jackets she and her brother wore were made by her aunt, but her father asked her to make them. He also gave her cloth coupons and money. It's just that my aunt didn't ask for it.

This year Lin Youcheng's family celebrated the New Year in Chunfeng Alley because Jiang Xiulian and Zhao Gensheng returned to their hometown with their son Zhao Wenjie. Only the eldest brother Lin Youcai's family came to Chunfeng Alley to celebrate the New Year with Lin Youcheng's family.

No matter what, the days are getting better and better.

When she heard Lin Youcheng mentioning her children's education, her sister-in-law Fang Mei was surprised. She opened her eyes wide and asked in disbelief: "Now children in the capital are starting to learn computers?"

Lin Youcheng nodded.

In fact, he is very clear that compared with some developed countries in the West, information technology courses in primary and secondary schools in China started later. However, in 1983, the Ministry of Education had already formulated the syllabus for elective computer courses in secondary schools, which is the computer elective course in primary and secondary schools in China. The course has officially started, but it is obvious that such computer education is gradually being carried out in some large and medium-sized urban schools.

Perhaps in the future, the scale of the course pilot will be further expanded, and computer courses will be offered in all middle schools in the urban areas of Beijing, and key schools in the suburbs will also be involved.

"After all, it is the capital, and the education there will definitely be better."

Lin Youcheng's words made Lin Youcai and Fang Mei nod. It was obvious that they both agreed with this. They felt that it would be quite good if they could go to the capital.

Lin Youcai did not ask how Lin Youcheng's workplace was in the capital, because he knew very well that Lin Youcheng had no shortage of workplaces at all. After all, Lin Youcheng did not need to be transferred to the capital to sweep the streets, but as a The writer writes articles in magazines, publishes novels, and even won the Mao Dun Literary Award before.

Although Lin Youcai didn't know how much savings Lin Youcheng had now, he felt that Lin Youcheng could buy a house directly in the capital and would not be short of money.

However, her sister-in-law Fang Mei didn't know whether she was interested in going to the capital or was simply curious about how much each house in the capital would cost for Lin Youcheng. She couldn't help but asked, "Youcheng, can you buy it in the capital?" How much does that house cost?”

Lin Youcheng didn't hide it and said directly: "Twenty-three thousand."

Twenty-three thousand!
As soon as this number came out, Fang Mei was stunned. Her eyes widened and her mouth opened so wide that it could fit an egg in.

Even though Lin Youcai was mentally prepared, he was completely shocked by the number Lin Youcheng said——

No, I was shocked, but I was really scared.

His salary has increased a lot in the past two years, with a monthly salary of 77 yuan, but throughout the year, even if he doesn't eat or drink, he still has to...

I dare not think about it!

Lin Youcai looked at Lin Youcheng and remembered the first time he heard Lin Youcheng say that he had received 1,800 yuan in royalties. At that time, he was already frightened by Lin Youcheng and did not expect Lin Youcheng at all. I will actually spend more than 20,000 yuan to buy a house in the capital one day. This is really scary!
"you--"

Lin Youcai opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to start because this number was completely beyond his imagination.

Fang Mei looked at Lin Youcheng and asked, "Youcheng, aren't you being deceived?"

Lin Youcheng can also understand the shock of Lin Youcai and Fang Mei, because buying a house with more than 20,000 yuan is really unimaginable and unimaginable in this era when households with 10,000 yuan are still rare.

Lin Youcheng smiled and shook his head and said: "It is a courtyard in the capital. It has a main room and east and west wing rooms. The courtyard is very spacious. There is also a pomegranate tree in the courtyard. It is well taken care of. In the future, my sister-in-law will You and eldest brother can take Zhaoping and Zhaoan to live in the capital for a while."

Fang Mei listened to Lin Youcheng's words. Although she understood that Lin Youcheng bought more than just a house, she was really surprised by what Lin Youcheng said about spending more than 20,000 yuan to buy a yard and several houses. Some are difficult to understand, and some are even unacceptable.

Lin Youcai looked at Lin Youcheng and saw the calm smile on Lin Youcheng's face. He could understand that Lin Youcheng was definitely not getting carried away by spending such a large amount of money. It was obvious that Lin Youcheng had made a serious plan. Yes, he understood that Lin Youcheng was not as unreliable as before, but he still felt a little emotional in his heart and said: "What kind of house can be sold at such an expensive price!"

Lin Youcheng smiled and did not say what the unattainable price of such a house would be in the future. He just said: "After all, it is a house in the capital, so it will be more expensive no matter how much it is."

Lin Youcheng would not tell Lin Youcai that he also wanted to buy a few more courtyard houses for his few carrots.

When Lin Youcai heard Lin Youcheng's words, he couldn't help but ask: "Do you have this on hand to return -"

Lin Youcai was worried that Lin Youcheng had spent all his money to buy a yard in the capital, and was thinking about giving some to Lin Youcheng, but Lin Youcheng directly waved his hand and said, "Brother, don't worry about me. The money I have here is more than just a yard in the capital."

This is not something Lin Youcheng said casually.

The main reason is that Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" is so popular in the island country. It has been reprinted and has firmly occupied the top of the best-selling books in the island country. It is really very popular.

This naturally means that Lin Youcheng's royalties will be more.

Although he spent such a large amount of money in the capital, Lin Youcheng didn't have to worry about not having enough money at all. Not to mention the previous manuscript fees, he was now writing manuscripts himself. Not long ago, he received a letter from "Flower City" and Remittance advice.

Although the number of words in the novel "War Meridian" is not that many, only 50,000 words, the unprecedented price offered to Lin Youcheng for "Flower City" is 15 yuan per 1,000 words. Although it is only 750 yuan, you must know that now Prices in China are really low. Pork costs less than one yuan per catty, rice only costs more than 20 cents per catty, and household necessities such as toothpaste only cost 30 cents per catty. Many commodities are still priced in cents.

Lin Youcheng's 750 yuan manuscript fee would take nine months to save even his eldest brother Lin Youcai's salary.

Lin Youcai listened to Lin Youcheng's words. He knew how powerful Lin Youcheng was now, not only Lin Youcheng's royalties, but also Lin Youcheng's status as a writer was highly respected.

"Then when do you plan to take the children to the capital?"

Lin Youcheng thought for a while and said: "Actually, there is no rush. After the Chinese New Year this year, maybe we can think about it when the children have summer vacation. By then, Xi'er will also go to junior high school."

Lin Zhaoxi is now in sixth grade. After the second semester of sixth grade, he will go to junior high school.

Lin Youcai heard Lin Youcheng's words, looked at Lin Zhaoxi who was playing with his younger brothers and sisters, and said, "Xi'er's grades have always been very good. If she really goes to the capital, it might be even better."

"She might become like her second aunt from now on."

When Lin Youcheng heard what Lin Youcai said, he smiled and said, "Xi'er said she wants to be a doctor in the future."

"doctor?"

Lin Youcai was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Lin Zhaoxi actually said that he wanted to be a doctor. He nodded and said, "It would be great if I really became a doctor."

"Xier, why does she want to be a doctor?"

When Lin Youcai asked this question, Lin Youcheng didn't feel the need to hide anything. He said honestly: "Maybe it's because of the mother of the child."

The child’s mother?

When Lin Youcai and Fang Mei heard what Lin Youcheng said, they immediately understood what Lin Youcheng meant when he said it was because of the child's mother.

The child's mother died in childbirth when she was giving birth to Lin Zhaole. It seemed that that incident had a great impact on Lin Zhaoxi.

The atmosphere became a little gloomy in an instant. Even though time had gradually passed, it was still uncomfortable to mention that sad thing.

Fang Mei glanced at Lin Zhaoxi and said, "If Xi'er can really become a doctor, she will be very happy to know."

"As for Zhaoping and Zhaoan, I now hope that these two can go to junior high school smoothly, and then they can pass the technical secondary school entrance examination and be assigned good jobs."

In fact, after Fang Mei said this, she felt that her hopes were not small at all.

You must know that after junior high school graduates take the high school entrance examination, they can apply for technical secondary schools, which have a three-year academic system. Those who can apply for small technical secondary schools are the best junior high school graduates.

After all, compared with those who take the technical secondary school entrance examination for high school, people who graduate from junior high school and enter the technical secondary school are more favored. Because students who pass the college entrance examination first have undergraduate and junior college degrees, and then technical secondary schools, and being admitted to technical secondary schools is considered a good result. But those who graduate from junior high school and go to technical secondary schools will feel even more powerful, because they are among the junior high school students with the best grades and are at the top of their class or division. They went to key high schools after failing to pass the technical secondary school entrance examination.

This is why some technical secondary school students now say that if they had not gone to technical secondary school back then, there would have been a different group of classmates who took the college entrance examination in Tsinghua University and Yanda University three years later.

Lin Youcheng smiled and said, "Zhaoping and Zhaoan are so smart. Don't worry, they will get better. The children will get better and better."

"Yes, what Youcheng said is absolutely correct, everything will get better and better."

Who doesn't know that Lin Youcheng used to be a street sweeper with his son and daughter, and his life was very difficult. He always had to support his elder brother. Now Lin Youcheng has changed his identity long ago and became a writer who can still spend 20,000 yuan. Buying more yards in the capital would be better and better.

Fang Mei said with a smile: "These days are getting more and more prosperous."

Yes, these days are definitely getting more and more prosperous.

Outside the house is the twelfth lunar month of winter, with heavy snowfall and a vast expanse of white. Inside the house is the approaching New Year, full of spring and warmth.

(End of this chapter)