Rebirth in 1976 begins with educated youth

The short family leave is finally over.

At home, Shi Yuhua is preparing luggage for his son and daughter-in-law who are about to return to Yuanping.

Seeing so many things in the big and small bags in front of him, Liu Yan looked worried: "Oh my god, are you trying to exhaust me to death?

When we get to the commune, we still have to walk more than 30 kilometers of mountain roads. "

"After a long time of coming back, doesn't Mom want you to bring some more things to share with everyone?

The situation in our family was not good in the past few years, and we had nothing to thank others for.

Now that my parents have returned to work, and their wages from previous years have been repaid, we should be grateful as human beings.

Over the years, the people there have not treated you badly. When you go back, you should thank everyone.

My mother made the fried noodles herself, adding peanut powder and sesame seeds.

Eating it dry can cause choking. If you are hungry, soak it in boiling water and eat it. Remember to drink more water, otherwise you will easily get angry if you eat too much.

There is also a jar of meat sauce, which mom also made for you using diced pork and dried beans.

Every time you eat, just take a spoonful and it will be too salty.

In addition, these canned hams, toffee, pastries, sugar, and soap were all bought by the trustee from the inside with tickets..."

Liu Yan couldn't help but interrupt Shi Yuhua: "Mom, isn't my dad doing something special through the back door? Aren't you afraid of others gossiping behind your back?"

"Hi! Although your father and I also feel that this method seems inappropriate, we are not thinking about the large family members of Lili and her family, as well as the educated youths from poor families.

Especially Lili and her brothers and children should get more nutrition when they are growing. "

"Oh Mom, I don't smoke. Why are there so many cigarettes in this bag? And they are all high-end cigarettes with tin foil." Liu Yan shouted while searching the luggage bag, and then took out a few cigarettes from the luggage bag. Cigarettes.

"This is not for you! Your father also asked someone to buy this for your father-in-law and several uncles. You are not allowed to smoke it yourself, remember!"

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At this moment, Liu Yan thought to himself: In this era of material scarcity, opaque commodity prices, and poor circulation, there are actually many opportunities to make money and it is very easy.

Especially educated young people from the city go home twice a year and bring some random or fashionable goods that can be bought in the city and bring them to the county town or commune, and they can make a lot of money.

Not only can you earn round-trip travel expenses, but you can also earn much more money than a year's labor points.

However, in this era, no educated youth dares to do this.

Not only because of the lack of business acumen and awareness, but also because of the fear of being accused of "speculation", which would ruin one's reputation.

In Yuanping Village, there is a labor camp inmate in his 20s named Niu Er. He has rosacea and is a well-known gangster on the streets of Tianyuan Commune. He has a very flexible mind.

All day long I was thinking about buying local specialties and commodities from neighboring counties in Yongfeng County to sell in Tianyuan Commune.

Niu Er has been an orphan since he was a child. He has no relatives around him. Every time he makes money, he distributes cigarettes everywhere and treats everyone to dinner and drinks.

No matter you are familiar with him or not, as long as you are willing to give him face, he will treat you as a buddy.

If someone borrows money from him, as long as he has ten dollars, he will never keep more than five dollars.

According to his logic: We share blessings and share hardships.

Moreover, the money he lent was always in a daze. If others refused to pay it back, he would never think of asking for it.

Just such a person was sentenced to five years in prison for "speculation" in 1970.

Because he behaved well in prison, he was released early after three years in prison.

After his release, he was arranged by the commune to do farm work with everyone in Yuanping Village. Although he was still discriminated against politically, he was treated the same as everyone in life.

He works very hard, has a good relationship with everyone, and is very loyal, but he will never be able to erase the stigma of being a speculator.

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It was already evening when Liu Yan and his party arrived at Yongfeng County.

After dropping off their luggage at Pei Xiaohong's house, the four of them went straight to a restaurant that Wang Qiang was familiar with. Liang Ming and others were already waiting at the door.

"When I returned to the provincial capital this time, I heard a rumor..." As soon as a few people sat down, Liu Yan glanced at everyone and spoke directly.

"What kind of gossip? Isn't it a new way to deal with illness and return to the city?

Let me declare in advance that I will not do this kind of thing. I would rather stay rooted in peace for the rest of my life than suffer that kind of punishment!

Whoever wants to do it will do it..." An educated youth who returned to the county town to visit relatives couldn't help but think of the incident where the original owner applied for medical retirement last year, and he stood up in anger.

"Don't worry, sit down and listen to what Liu Yan has to say." Zhou Haiyang said.

"Next year, the college entrance examination may be resumed, and admission will be based on test scores and admission will be based on merit." Liu Yan said slowly.

"Liu Yan, where did you get the news? However, I heard that there has been a lot of gossip in Yanjing recently..." Pei Xiaohong continued.

"This time when I returned to the provincial capital, a classmate told me this. I think whether it's true or not, we have to be prepared in advance. It won't do us any harm.

The key is that next year’s college entrance examination does not limit age or occupation.Among them are workers, peasants, and soldiers, educated youth, fresh graduates, and senior students from the 60s. The candidates of the latter two are not even the slightest bit better than any of our graduates from the 70s.

Therefore, if you plan to take the college entrance examination, you must prepare in advance. "

"What Liu Yan said is, how can I prepare for the problem in advance? I have given up for so many years and I don't have a clue..." Pei Xiaohong continued to ask.

"It's easy for you in the county. You can find tutoring in the county middle school and follow the progress of the 77 middle school students." Liu Yan said to Pei Xiaohong.

"Hey! It's better not to worry about it. When I hear about studying, my head gets big." Liang Ming muttered.

“I’ve already said what I need to say up front, it’s up to you to decide.

However, Liang Ming, whether you take the college entrance examination or not, you have to do one thing for everyone. "

"What's going on? Just tell me!"

"Based on the current curriculum progress of the 77th class of County No. [-] Middle School, I will help everyone prepare review materials. In addition, it is best to find the middle school textbooks of that year."

"The first one is fine. The second one is a bit difficult. Who still has those textbooks these days? Most of them have been sold as scrap."

"Yes! What I want to say is the scrap collection station. I'm sure you can find a lot there."

"You mean, go to the scrap collection station to find it?" Pei Xiaohong looked at Liu Yan and suddenly realized.

"Yes! Liang Ming, no matter what, this task is left to you! Even if you don't want to take the exam, do us a favor in Yuanping Village!"

"I understand what you mean, don't worry!"

...!

That night, the three people stayed at Pei Xiaohong's house.

After breakfast the next morning, we hurriedly got on the long-distance bus bound for Tianyuan Commune.

When he came to the path leading to the Yuanping Brigade and saw the Yuanping Highway construction team working in full swing on the construction site, Liu Yan felt extremely excited!

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