Siheyuan: Return to the Era of Prosperity

Chapter 13 Enthusiasm
Shen Zhiyu has been studying at Sijiucheng Agricultural University for some time, but he is very clear about the foundation of this university and knows that he will be able to soar to success sooner or later.

However, this has little to do with him. His main goal now is to understand these knowledge points and develop the three-line hybrid rice technology in advance.

I went straight to the library. The director was a middle-aged woman who looked amiable. There was nothing wrong with her except that she loved to introduce people to potential partners.

"Teacher Jiang, I want to borrow these books to read. Please register them." Shen Zhiyu walked to the registration office holding six or seven professional books.

"Kid, can you finish reading so many books in a short time? The rule is that you can only borrow three books at a time. You choose three." Jiang Shuying said, pointing at the books in front of Shen Zhiyu.

Shen Zhiyu looked at a few books, all of which were very important books. He was reluctant to put them down, but it was just a rule and he could not be an exception. Moreover, the country had just been founded and there were limited books in the country, so circulation had to be important.

In the end, he chose three textbooks that were most relevant to hybrid rice technology, namely Modern Plant Breeding Technology, Crop Breeding, and Cell Biology.

"The 2 yuan deposit must not be torn or erased and must be returned within one month." Jiang Shuying completed the registration work quickly and handed the book to Shen Zhiyu.

"I understand, Teacher Jiang." Shen Zhiyu carefully put the book away.

"Child, I heard from Professor Chi that you are teaching yourself agricultural knowledge. You know that learning is a good thing, but you still have to study your own major." Jiang Shuying felt that Shen Zhiyu's self-taught agricultural knowledge was unreliable.

Shen Zhiyu smiled and said, "I just use my spare time to learn, and I don't want to achieve any purpose."

"Okay." Jiang Shuying had no relationship with him, and she asked this because of his love for learning. There is no teacher who doesn't like a child who studies hard.

"Teacher Jiang, my brother and sister are about to finish school, I have to go home and cook for them, so I'll leave now."

"Well, then go and get busy!" Jiang Shuying watched Shen Zhiyu leave the library, thinking that this child was rare, it would be great if she had a daughter of marriageable age.

Shen Zhiyu was still very grateful to Jiang Shuying. The fact that she took the initiative to say these words showed that she was a warm-hearted older sister.

The Siheyuan was indeed unable to hide news. By the time Shen Zhiyu returned to the courtyard from school, the news that he was working at the Red Star Steel Mill had already spread.

Because Shen Zhiyu holds a job, many people are eyeing this job.

In the middle courtyard, several women were sitting in the yard gossiping.

"The Shen family's children are now very wealthy. I heard that they were given 600 yuan in pensions."

"That's nothing. I heard from Auntie San that Shen Zhiyu completed the employment formalities today and his family still has a job position reserved."

Jia Zhang's eyes rolled and she thought to herself that her wife had no job, so perhaps Yi Zhonghai could think of a solution.

For a moment, everyone in the courtyard showed envious expressions, and no one wanted others to live better than themselves.

Shen Zhiyu was not aware of the filthiness here. He was born in a new era and sometimes could not understand the thoughts of people in this era. He did not know whether this was a common phenomenon or a group of talented people gathered in the "Qinman" courtyard.

"Brother, I heard that you have completed the employment procedures." The younger brother and sister heard at the entrance of the alley that their eldest brother was going to work in the steel rolling mill.

"Well, wash up and get ready for dinner." Shen Zhiyu urged them.

My younger brother and sister were indeed hungry. The pot of potato rice was finished in no time, but my younger brother Shen Zhihua still felt a little unsatisfied.

Shen Zhiyu himself was the same. Before crossing over, he would eat one bowl of rice for each meal. After crossing over, he would eat at least two bowls of rice.

In this day and age, people have little money and heavy workload, so naturally they eat a lot.

"Zhifang, Zhiwen, Zhihua, starting tomorrow, I will have to go to work, and I won't be able to cook for you on time in the afternoon. You will have to wait for dinner." Shen Zhiyu said to the three of them.

"It's okay, brother. If I come back early, I'll cook by myself." Shen Zhifang said. Shen Zhiyu thought for a while and said, "Steam some more steamed buns with two-grain flour every once in a while. You bring water cups and steamed buns and make a meal at noon. Zhihua, you and Zhiwen finish school early, you come back and light the fire, and wait for your brother or sister to come back before cooking."

The four brothers and sisters depended on each other. After their parents passed away, they all became much more sensible overnight and had no objection to Shen Zhiyu's arrangements.

In the evening, Shen Zhiyu and his sister Shen Zhifang learned the technique of making dough in preparation for steaming buns the next morning.

The four brothers and sisters help each other.

In this small house, there is a feeling called affection flowing, which is very touching.

The next day, Shen Zhiyu got up very early.

After washing up, start cooking.

He first kneaded the dough, spread the alkaline flour, rolled it into balls, put it into the pot, and steamed a pot of steamed buns using 20 grams of flour.

After steaming the buns into the pot, he cooked some porridge and fried some spicy cabbage. When his younger brothers and sisters got up, breakfast was already ready.

The four of them sat around an old table with badly peeling paint, eating breakfast with heavy breathing.

"Brother, your cooking skills are getting better and better. I like the food you cook." Shen Zhiwen said while eating.

Shen Zhiyu touched his sister's head and felt a little distressed.

My sister is already 11 years old, but her hair looks yellow and her face looks sallow, which is a typical sign of malnutrition.

Since replacing the original owner, he has taken over all of the original owner's emotions. He truly treats his younger brothers and sisters as his own. Seeing their malnourished condition, he feels very uncomfortable.

He told himself that he had to find a way to provide nourishment for his younger brothers and sisters recently.

Inadequate nutrition will not only affect physical development, but also brain development.

With the help of my sister, I washed the dishes and locked the door.

The four of them parted ways, the younger brother and sister went to school, and Shen Zhiyu went to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Shen Zhiyu heard the sound of a bicycle bell. He turned around and looked back, and a long face came into view.

"Shen Zhiyu, you are also going to work. Tell me, which department have you been assigned to?" Xu Damao asked.

Shen Zhiyu glanced at the cocky Xu Damao and replied with a smile, "Production Technology Department."

"Well, that's a good department. Come on up, I'll give you a ride." Xu Damao said somewhat insincerely. In his mind, anything related to production is not a good position.

"Thank you, Brother Damao. It's a nice gesture. It's only a few steps away. I can walk there." Shen Zhiyu replied with a smile.

Xu Damao said indifferently, "Okay, I'll go first. By the way, if you have any problems at the steel mill, come to the Propaganda Department to find your brother Mao. Your brother Mao is more or less a big shot in the Red Star Steel Mill."

Shen Zhiyu smiled and thanked Xu Damao for his kindness.

As for Xu Damao, his principle is to get along with him as an ordinary neighbor.

Neighbors are neighbors, and we have to help them, but if it goes against our own interests, we will help them no matter whether they are neighbors or not.

(End of this chapter)