The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

Wang Guifen weighed the bag and stopped when she felt it weighed a little over two pounds.

It wasn't that she was stingy and couldn't bear to take more; the local specialties sent by her husband's comrade-in-arms from afar were already quite good, and the whole family wanted to keep some to try. Giving away half of them was already a genuine gesture of goodwill.

At this moment, Cao Xiulian was busy assembling the newly arrived large blackboard with the small screwdriver given to her by the store.

After clarifying Ya Ya's intended use for the blackboard, she placed an order on Pinduoduo for a double-sided white and green board with a silver stand that can be moved.

This blackboard is not only height-adjustable, but it can also be flipped up so you can write on both sides. Ordering it also comes with a gift pack containing eight whiteboard markers, a whiteboard eraser, two boxes of colored chalk, an erasing cloth, and accessories such as magnets, pen holders, and hanging rings.

The board can be easily disassembled and hung on the wall.

It has omnidirectional casters installed at the bottom, so it can be moved around anywhere by pushing it.

The installation of the large blackboard was not complicated, and Cao Xiulian quickly assembled it. She called to Ya Ya, who was watching curiously, "Ya Ya, come on, try out the new blackboard."

Ya Ya stared at the board, which was white on one side and green on the other, and pushed it. The board moved to the side.

"Auntie, isn't the blackboard black, like the one we use to write prices? Why is this white one also called a blackboard?" Ya Ya asked, frowning in confusion.

"Uh..." Cao Xiulian stammered, "Kids really have a million whys."

Explaining this would take some effort, so she simply pulled up a chair and sat down, letting Ya Ya try to write on the blackboard herself while explaining the science to the child.

"In the past, the boards used for teaching were all black. They were made of wood painted with black paint or polished with black stone. Only white chalk could be used to write on them, so they were all called blackboards."

Later, people discovered that the pure black board surface reflected too much light, dazzling the eyes when the sun shone on it, and causing eye strain for children who spent all day hunched over it to read and write. So, the craftsmen improved the material, changing it to this dark green board surface. Later still, whiteboards were invented, making writing with markers easier and erasing simpler.

As she spoke, Cao Xiulian picked up a piece of white chalk and drew a line on the green board, the writing was clear and legible.

"Although the color of the board has changed, the term 'blackboard' has long become the general term for all teaching boards. Everyone has gotten used to calling them that. No matter if they are black, green, or white, they are all called blackboard. Only when you buy them do you distinguish the colors in detail."

Ya Ya suddenly understood, touching the two boards with her little hands, her eyes sparkling: "Oh, so that's how it is! We just got used to the name and kept it. Auntie is so amazing, remembering all these reasons so clearly!"

Cao Xiulian was a little embarrassed by the praise. If Zhao Haohao hadn't asked her the same question before, she might not have been able to answer it.

Ya Ya has an even stronger desire to explore knowledge than Hao Hao, and she learns much faster.

Thinking of this, Cao Xiulian got up and brought over several books with colorful covers. She picked out the top one and handed it to Ya Ya: "Ya Ya, these are the enlightenment books that Hao Hao used to read. If you don't mind that they are old, you can take them back and read them. There are many common sense about daily life and nature in them. You can find the answers to many questions in the book."

"The essential knowledge of fighting... learning." Ya Ya's attention was immediately drawn to the beautiful book cover, and she read the title aloud in a low, halting voice.

"It's science." Cao Xiulian chuckled and patted Ya Ya's head.

Ya Ya gently stroked the smooth and supple book cover with her little hands, and turned the page. The second line of text on the table of contents immediately caught Ya Ya's attention.

It's electricity!

This is a book about electricity!

The word "electricity" is followed by "solar energy"!

Ya Ya's eyes lit up instantly. Wasn't this the thing Grandpa Fang had been talking about lately? Grandpa Fang would be so happy if she brought it back!

"Wow! Auntie, you're amazing! How could I possibly dislike such a wonderful book? I love it so much, I love it so much! Thank you, Auntie, I'll cherish it!" Ya Ya said, then leaned in and gave Cao Xiulian a quick kiss on the cheek, then jumped and bounced around like a little rabbit while holding the book.

After being happy for a while, Ya Ya remembered what her aunt had just said. It was Hao Hao's first book. Would Hao Hao be sad if she got a book but didn't have one?

Is Hao Hao aunt's child?

Ya Ya reluctantly put the book down and looked up at Cao Xiulian: "Auntie, who is Hao Hao? Is he your child? This book is so precious, won't Hao Hao be sad or reluctant to give it to me? You should take it back."

Looking at the sensible Ya Ya, Cao Xiulian felt a pang of sadness. Hao Hao was overjoyed to hear that these books were going to be given away, and he certainly wouldn't be reluctant to part with them. That brat said he got a headache just looking at books.

"Haohao is my son. He's eight years old this year, much older than you. I asked him about these books, and he gave me his permission before I brought them over."

"Brother Hao Hao is so kind, thank you Auntie and Brother Hao Hao!" After learning that the book was given to her with someone's permission, Ya Ya hugged the book back to her arms with great care.

"By the way, Auntie, why have I never seen Brother Hao Hao come over?"

Looking at the curious Ya Ya, Cao Xiulian smiled and explained, "Hao Hao has to go to school and attend extracurricular classes during the holidays. He can't usually get up this early, so you haven't seen him before."

"Go to school? Wow! Brother Hao Hao is so amazing! He can go to school so early. He must be very smart!" Ya Ya said with envy.

Going to school costs a lot of money. If a family wants to support one child's education, the whole family has to tighten their belts and save money. They often have to empty their savings. In all these years, only Grandpa Fang has become an educated person in the village.

No wonder my aunt has to get up before dawn every day to earn money.

"What's so great about it? You'll be able to go to school in a few years. Now is a good time to read more books, learn to read, and build a solid foundation. It will be much easier to listen to lectures when you go to school." Cao Xiulian looked at Ya Ya earnestly.

Such a clever little guy must be good at studying.

Ya Ya's eyes widened suddenly. What did she hear?

"Auntie! Can I go to school too? Girls can go to school? Can they take exams and become officials?"

Cao Xiulian was taken aback. Nine-year compulsory education has been in place for so long, how come there are still places where only boys can go to school?

Her expression turned serious, and she put her hand on Ya Ya's shoulder and said earnestly, "Ya Ya, is it because the village won't let you go to school? If so, tell Auntie, and Auntie will help you! We have a nine-year compulsory education system here. Regardless of whether you are a boy or a girl, you have to go to school when you reach the appropriate age. Compulsory education is free of charge."

If any family deliberately prevents their child from attending school, the government will step in to supervise and discipline them.

As Ya Ya listened to Cao Xiulian's words, she held the science picture book in her arms, her heart pounding.

Everyone here can go to school, and there's no tuition fee; it's a national requirement that everyone must go to school.

This country has provided electricity to every household, such a wonderful thing, and enabled every child to go to school. What kind of country is this? How can this country called China be so good!

Cao Xiulian saw that Ya Ya wasn't saying anything and thought the little one was in pain.

She had seen the old man come once before and he seemed to care about Ya Ya quite a bit, so she didn't think about the fact that the villagers preferred boys to girls. She never expected that he would not let the child go to school!

too.

What family values ​​a girl and would let her come to sell vegetables so early in the morning? Renting a shop for Ya Ya is just so that she can earn more money for the villagers. Exploiting a little girl like this, making her earn money to support the villagers' sons, is simply shameless!

She had thought the old man was reasonable, and she had thought the villagers were simple and honest.

That's really wicked!