Chapter 172 School at Yufeng Mountain
Chapter 172 School at Yufeng Mountain
When Lu Wenjie heard this, he immediately straightened his back and retorted seriously: "That's absolutely not possible! The three meals for this event are generously funded by our Lu family! Of course I have to go there in person to supervise and see whether your meals are to your taste and whether they are rich enough!" After saying this, he raised his eyebrows complacently.
At this time, Liu Dandan, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but turn around, smiled at Qian Yi, and said softly: "Don't pay attention to him, this guy is just a joke, he is always messing around!"
Qian Yize always had a gentle smile on his face. He nodded gently and replied in a gentle voice: "It's okay, just let Brother Lu lean on me. It won't be a problem anyway."
Bai Nini frowned slightly and said coquettishly, "Lu Zi, why don't you take the car? If you keep leaning on Senior Qian like this, his shoulders won't be able to bear it!" There was a hint of concern in her eyes.
When Lu Wenjie heard that Bai Nini cared so much about Qian Yi, his heart couldn't help but tighten. You know, Qin Nuo and Bai Nini are in a long-distance relationship! This kind of long-distance relationship is full of uncertainties. Add to that the fact that there are so many boys surrounding Bai Nini and showing their affection, and he couldn't help but start to worry about Qin Nuo.
Lu Wenjie straightened his body and sat upright, but responded nonchalantly: "Hmph, I'm fine leaning like this! I'll be fine after a short rest. I won't hurt your kind senior!" After saying that, he raised his chin provocatively.
Liu Dandan on the side couldn't stand it anymore. She raised her eyebrows, opened her eyes wide, and shouted at Lu Wenjie: "Lu Wenjie, shut your stinky mouth!" Her voice was so loud that everyone in the car looked at her sideways.
After being yelled at by Liu Dandan, Lu Wenjie tactfully closed his eyes immediately, pretended to be asleep, and stopped talking.
At this time, the bus driver saw that the road conditions were good, so he increased the speed slightly and sped all the way towards Yufeng Mountain.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already noon. The students took out the bread they had prepared in advance from their backpacks and had a simple lunch, then drank some water to moisten their throats. Although the food was not rich, everyone was in a very happy mood.
As the sun gradually set, the afternoon slowly slipped away. Just as dusk approached and the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the earth, the bus finally arrived at the foot of Yufeng Mountain, the place everyone had been waiting for.
Taking into account the steep terrain and difficult terrain of Yufeng Mountain, the local government arranged several sturdy four-wheeled vehicles at the foot of the mountain to ensure the safe ascent of the students. As the vehicles slowly started, their wheels kicking up clouds of dust, the students embarked on this special journey filled with excitement and anticipation.
After a bumpy ride, the four-wheeled vehicle finally arrived at the school, located halfway up Yufeng Mountain. Though small, the school is the only educational institution in seven nearby mountain villages, carrying the hopes of many families for knowledge and a better future. Because some students live far from the school, they have to choose to board the school just to attend class on time.
Hearing that many teachers would come to teach, the students in the whole school were very excited and decided to give up their chance to go home on weekends and stay in school to wait for the arrival of the new teachers. Most of these lovely children are left-behind children, whose parents work away from home all year round and rarely have time to spend with them.
The people living in these mountains generally have low levels of education and lack cultural knowledge. Even if they leave the mountains and work in the city, they can only do simple and low-paying jobs. Because of this, they simply do not have enough money to send their children to the bustling big cities to receive a better education.
The school is extremely small, with only three people, including the principal. This situation has persisted for years, due to the extremely difficult conditions. Numerous teachers have come and gone, making it difficult to retain talented individuals for long-term teaching. The current principal, surprisingly, arrived here with Bai Nini's father.
Principal Zeng is now over 50 years old, and the vicissitudes of life have left deep marks on his face, making him look much older than his actual age. In this remote and impoverished area, he not only shoulders the heavy responsibility of teaching and educating students, but also has to worry about the daily food and clothing of the boarding students.
Principal Zeng's wife, Ms. Ye, also dressed simply and unpretentiously. Most of their meager salaries went to subsidize the students' living expenses.
On this small campus, the only truly young female teacher is Ms. Zhang Sulan, who has come to teach in impoverished areas. Zhang Sulan comes from a poor family and happened to be one of Mr. Zeng's students when he was teaching in impoverished areas. Thanks to Mr. Zeng's strong support and encouragement throughout her studies, Zhang Sulan was ultimately able to successfully enroll at a normal university.
After graduation, Zhang Sulan, filled with gratitude, applied without hesitation to the school for a teaching position. As she had hoped, she joined Principal Zeng and continued to contribute her youthful energy. This year marks her second year teaching there.
With immense joy, they warmly welcomed the students from the Normal University to their school. In fact, they had already begun meticulous preparations upon hearing the news. The students actively participated, working together to decorate the classrooms with a fresh, sleek look, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere, all in the hope of making their guests feel at home.
Just then, supplies from the Lu family arrived at the school, arriving like a timely rain. Unexpectedly, Lu Wenjie not only brought a large quantity of supplies, but also personally brought along five highly skilled chefs. These chefs, energetic and brisk, entered the school cafeteria and quickly set to work. Soon, the kitchen was filled with alluring aromas.
You have to remember that, because the school has insisted on not charging students for meals over the years, most students have to bring simple ingredients like rice, potatoes, and homemade bacon. Teacher Ye then slowly cooks them over a traditional firewood stove. While these meals are full of local flavor, they are still a bit monotonous.
It's worth mentioning, however, that Principal Zeng lovingly raises a dozen plump chickens in the school's backyard. Every year, he selects a portion of these chickens to improve the students' meals. Although the quantity is limited, this thoughtful gesture brings great joy to the children.
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