Struggle Life in the 1970s

Chu Ye was puzzled, but thinking that he was still awake so late, he might be waiting for her, so she thought about it and followed him into the house.

Chu Guangyao's house was previously occupied by his eldest sister and second sister, and it looks no different now.

On his desk were the food that Chu's mother had given him during the day, as well as an open picture book.

Chu Ye glanced at him and then looked away, "What do you want from me?"

Chu Guangyao did not answer this question immediately. He ran to the table and brought all the food over. He was taller than Chu Ye, and at this time he lowered his head and said in a muffled voice, "Sister, take these back. Remember to hide them well and don't let our parents see them."

Chu Ye stood there, not moving. There was light floating in her eyes, and her emotions could not be seen clearly. After a long while, she said, "No, you can keep it for yourself." After saying that, she seemed unwilling to dwell on this issue and turned and left.

"Hey, sister." A voice came from behind.

"Teacher Chu asked me to tell you that she has successfully registered for you. She told you to prepare well at home."

This morning, Chu Guangyao was concentrating on reading a picture book during break when he saw a classmate running over and asking him to go to the office to find Teacher Chu immediately.

He put down the book nervously, thinking about what he had done today. Did he violate any discipline? He racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.

When she saw Teacher Chu, she was all smiles and asked him to go home and tell Chu Ye about it.

He couldn't understand what this sentence meant until he was on his way home, when he finally realized that the registration that Teacher Chu was talking about should be registration for the high school entrance exam.

He also felt good about his sister's decision. Moreover, this evening, after Chu Ye went out, Chu's mother explained to him what had happened recently and said that Chu Ye now went to the Youth League compound to study every night.

However, Chu's mother chose to conceal the things that Chu Ye had predicted. She didn't want her son to hear these supernatural things, and she was afraid that it would have a bad influence on Chu Guangyao.

So in Chu Guangyao's eyes, he felt that maybe it was something that the blind date did that damaged his sister's reputation and made her discouraged and unwilling to get married, so she thought about going back to school.

But it’s also good this way. His sister has been a better student than him since they were young. When he was in school, if there was something he couldn’t do, his sister would teach him step by step. Sometimes he felt that his sister understood things better than the teacher.

After the Chinese New Year this year, his family decided not to let his sister go to school anymore. He still remembered that at that time, he watched his sister stay in the house for a whole day, and when she came out, her eyes were red.

He didn't feel anything at that time, but now thinking about it, his sister must have been very uncomfortable at that time.

In front of him, he looked at Chu Ye's back and looked at her quietly. Even though she was wearing a thick coat, her figure still looked so thin.

I don’t know when it started, but he has quietly grown taller than his sister, and the little brother who used to run behind her gradually no longer needs her protection.

"Okay, I understand." Chu Ye left a word and then disappeared into the night.

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It was another day of hard work. After Chu Ye finished his meal and washed the dishes, he put the English books for the first half of the first semester of the first grade into a cloth bag and then walked out.

She was in a good mood along the way. Even though she was exhausted from doing farm work every day, she was full of energy as long as she thought about reading at night.

However, this feeling came to an abrupt end when I saw the figure at the iron gate.

Chu Ye even slowed down his pace unconsciously, but was still seen by Mu Jiajun. He walked forward eagerly with a smile on his face.

"You're here, come on, let's go inside." He said this and walked towards the courtyard.

Chu Ye was somewhat helpless and immediately stopped him, "Didn't I tell you the day before yesterday not to wait for me at the door? Why are you coming out again?"

Chu Ye felt that this was not a good idea. She came here to ask for advice, which was already a big bother. Besides, she had no money, so she couldn't pay the tuition, or even buy some gifts for Mu Jiajun and Sister Deng.

She already felt very embarrassed.

As a result, Mu Jiajun was still waiting for her at the door. What was the difference between this and a teacher standing at the door waiting for students? In ancient times, Song Lian respectfully served his teacher in order to study. Today, if a teacher waited for her to go to school, it would be really annoying for her.

"Yes, you told me not to wait for you tomorrow." He turned his head and opened his gray-blue eyes, which were full of innocence, "So I didn't wait for you outside yesterday."

"You!" Chu Ye was speechless for a moment. She didn't believe that Mu Jiajun couldn't understand what she said. He must have done it on purpose!
However, Mu Jiajun did not explain. With a smile in his eyes, he turned around and walked forward. After walking a few steps, he turned back and said, "What are you standing there for? Come in quickly. Deng Zhiqing is still waiting for you."

Chu Ye let out a long sigh, feeling that there was really nothing she could do about this kind of person. This was the first time she had met someone with this kind of personality in her previous life and this life.

He looks cheerful every day, as if he doesn't care about anything; he is smart, and sometimes when Chu Ye asks him a difficult question, he can point out the key at a glance; he is very generous to the people around him, and never be stingy with what he knows and what he has.

He was like a little sun, a character Chu Ye had never encountered before.

She had no choice but to follow Mu Jiajun into the house.

Inside the house, Sister Deng's sweater has been knitted to the length of a finger. It can be seen that she has put a lot of effort into it. The stitches are tight and smooth.

After Chu Ye reviewed the physics and chemistry she had learned yesterday, Mu Jiajun began to teach her English.

English is a language subject, which is undoubtedly very difficult for Chu Ye who comes from a rural background.

Fortunately, Mu Jiajun grew up in an environment full of Chinese and English. According to him, he also knows a little Russian. It was during these days of getting along that Chu Ye gradually learned about Mu Jiajun's family background.

As previously speculated, his family was very wealthy. His grandfather was a college student who studied abroad and worked as a translator after graduation. Later, he met his grandmother in the Soviet Union. The two had similar interests, and his grandfather married his grandmother, a "foreigner," despite his family's opposition.

Because of this, he has lived in a different language environment since he was a child. His parents insisted on teaching him Chinese, his grandfather thought that only by learning English well could he communicate fluently in the international arena in the future, and his grandmother was keen on teaching him some basic Russian.

He inherited his eyes from his grandmother. He has an older brother who looks more like a Chinese. His brother used to do business in China, but later went overseas to expand the market. That's why he occasionally receives snacks from his older brother sent from abroad.

Yesterday, Mu Jiajun asked Chu Ye about her English level, and today he took the book and carefully confirmed her familiarity.

Although it was a long time ago, Chu Ye also memorized the textbook seriously when he was in school. After all, their English teacher was very strict and would spank the palms of their hands if they couldn't memorize.

After knowing that Chu Ye at least knew some basic words, Mu Jiajun still showed a relieved look.

Yes, this boy is teachable.

So Mu Jiajun started to speak with all his might. He switched to an English accent and guided Chu Ye to read along with him, first learning the words and then reading the article sentence by sentence.

Sister Deng was knitting a sweater with a smile on her face, and the English spoken indirectly by the two of them could be heard in her ears. From time to time, she stopped what she was doing to look at Mu Jiajun's London accent and Chu Yesheng's local accent that was unlike anything she liked under the light.

There is still a long way to go in learning.

By the time it was dark, Chu Ye looked listless, like a fish left out in the sun by the river in summer.

Fortunately, the kitchen is an independent small house, so no one will complain about me reading there.

It’s a pity that when she was studying physics and chemistry a few days ago, she thought she was quite good. Although it took a long time and she forgot a lot of content, she could still understand it at a glance.

It’s no longer possible now. English has completely defeated her, and she admits that she has been defeated by English.

Mu Jiajun looked at her with a smile in his eyes.

Ever since Chu Ye saved him from the river, every time he saw her, she looked tough and calm. He originally thought that nothing could move her, but now she suddenly looked like a deflated balloon, so pitiful.

Mu Jiajun let her go for a short while. Learning English cannot be achieved overnight. The real way is to learn it every day and proceed step by step.

It was still early tonight, so Mu Jiajun asked her to go back first, gather her spirits and rest early.

Chu Ye was also obedient. After all, her brain was really blocked by English. So after saying hello to Sister Deng, she carried her cloth bag and followed Mu Jiajun.

Along the way, the two of them didn't talk, but probably because they had been together for a few days and were quite familiar with each other, the atmosphere wasn't as stagnant as it had been a few days ago.

The temperature at night was a little chilly, but it didn't make people feel cold. With the moonlight above their heads and the road ahead illuminated by flashlights, they felt relaxed.

After sending Chu Ye there, Mu Jiajun checked the surroundings as usual, and only turned back after confirming that there was no problem.

When Chu Ye closed the gate and walked in, she found that her room was lit. She walked closer suspiciously with a wary look on her face.

Just as he reached the door, Chu's mother's voice came from inside, "Come here quickly."

Hearing that it was Chu's mother's voice, she felt relieved and walked straight in, but saw Chu's mother sitting upright on a wooden bench, with Chu Guangyao standing next to her, who was lowering his head, as if he had done something wrong and did not dare to look at her.

On the small table beside her bed, there was a small pile of food, including cereals and candies.

There was a flash of confusion in Chu Ye's eyes. She raised her eyes and slowly shifted her gaze from Chu Guangyao to Chu's mother.

"Tell me, where did you get these foods from?" Chu's mother asked with cold eyes.

This one sentence made Chu Ye understand instantly. Her eyes swept across the wooden box at the end of the bed, and she knew that it must be Chu's mother who came in and opened the box and found the food she had hidden inside.

But why is Chu Guangyao here? Is he here to take advantage of someone's misfortune? But judging from the way he spoke last night, it doesn't seem like that.

But she couldn't care less now. Her brain, filled with English, was working like crazy. She quickly thought of a reason and was about to open her mouth to explain.

"Pah!" A crisp sound exploded in the room. Mother Chu slammed the table, stood up, and stared at Chu Ye with burning eyes. "Your brother wants to share some food with you, and you really dare to ask for it? How have I taught you since you were a child?"

"Your brother said that he gave you all these. Si Ya, even if you are really greedy, you can't take so much food from your brother. He is still growing. How can you be so embarrassed?"

Chu Ye:······

Chu Ye: Huh?

She looked at Chu Guangyao with a dull gaze, only to see that his face had flushed red and his lips were tightly pursed. When he saw Chu Ye looking at her, he nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)