Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

September 1977, 9.

In the dormitory of the educated youth in the Hongqi Brigade, He Yushui was sitting in front of a simple desk, staring at a college entrance examination registration form.

Xiao Zhao, the educated youth who lived in the same room with her, came over and patted her on the shoulder.

"Yushui, what are you still hesitating about? The college entrance examination has been resumed. This is a great opportunity to change your destiny!" Xiao Zhao's eyes were full of excitement.

He Yushui raised his head, frowning: "I know this is a rare opportunity, but I have been a teacher here for a while, and the students can't leave me, and I can't bear to leave them."

At this time, the old village teacher, Mr. Li, walked into the house with a cane. "Yushui, I heard that you are worried about the college entrance examination.

Once the college entrance examination is resumed, our country will be able to make great strides in cultivating talents.

You are a well-educated and motivated child. If you take the college entrance examination, you may be admitted to a good university and have a bright future. "

He Yushui quickly stood up and helped Uncle Li sit down: "Uncle Li, if I leave, what will happen to the education in this village?

These children are eagerly waiting for me to teach them.”

Uncle Li smiled and said, "My child, it's good that you have this intention.

But you have to understand that the college entrance examination can allow you to access a wider world and learn more knowledge.

When you return after completing your studies, you will be able to bring greater changes to the village.

Just like our village has made some progress in recent years, there is still a big gap compared to the outside world. "

As they were talking, Aunt Wang from the village also came. "Yushui, Auntie knows you are a good child.

But the college entrance examination is what many people dream of.

Look at our village. Although electricity has been available in recent years and everyone’s life has improved, if we want to become truly rich, we still have to rely on knowledgeable people.

If you can get into college and come back to work with us, our village will definitely develop better.”

He Yushui fell into deep thought: "Aunt Wang, I have thought about this too.

But I am afraid that if I fail the exam, I will lose my teaching job. What should I do then?"

Xiao Zhao couldn't sit still anymore: "Yushui, you can't think like that. You work so hard and have a good foundation. As long as you prepare well, you will definitely pass the exam.

Besides, even if you fail the exam, you are still a prestigious teacher in this village and no one will blame you.

But if you don’t even try, you’ll definitely regret it later.”

He Yushui bit her lip and said, "I know you are all doing this for my own good.

I also want to go out and see more things, and come back to build our village like the city.

But I just can’t let go of these children and my life as a teacher over the past few years.”

Uncle Li sighed softly: "Yushui, this is a difficult decision. But you have to think about the long term. The resumption of the college entrance examination is the country calling on young people with ambition to contribute to national construction. If you have the ability, you should fight for it."

He Yushui looked at their expectant eyes and said slowly, "Let me think about it carefully. This concerns my whole life and the future of our Red Flag Brigade. I can't make a hasty decision."

At night, He Yushui lay alone in bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

Her thoughts drifted back to when she first came to the Red Flag Brigade. At that time, the village was still very backward, and the children's eyes eager for knowledge deeply moved her, so she decided to stay and become a teacher.

In the past few years, she has watched the children grow up little by little, from being ignorant to being able to write and count, and her heart is filled with a sense of accomplishment.

But now, the resumption of the college entrance examination has allowed her to see another possibility, a possibility that will allow her to have more knowledge and bring more changes to the Red Flag Brigade.

The next morning, He Yushui came to school early. In the classroom, the children were reading in the morning, and when they saw her coming in, they all gathered around her.

"Teacher He, you come so early today!" a little girl said with a smile.

He Yushui touched her head and said, "Teacher wants to stay with you for a while longer."

The bell rang, and He Yushui walked up to the podium, but she was a little absent-minded. She looked at the innocent faces of the children below the stage, and the tangle in her heart became more intense.

"Teacher He, are you worried about something?" the monitor stood up and asked.

He Yushui hesitated for a moment, but still told the children about the college entrance examination. The classroom suddenly became quiet, and the children looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

After a while, a little boy stood up and said, "Teacher He, I don't want you to leave. You are the best teacher."

The other children also echoed: "Teacher He, we will miss you when you are gone."

He Yushui's eyes moistened: "The teacher is reluctant to leave you, but the teacher also wants to learn more knowledge and come back to teach you better."

After school, He Yushui came to the brigade headquarters and found the brigade leader. The brigade leader was sitting at his desk looking at documents. When he saw her come in, he smiled and asked her to sit down.

"Yushui, I know you are here for the college entrance examination. This is a big deal, you have to consider it carefully." said the team leader.

He Yushui nodded: "Captain, I just want to hear your opinion. I want to seize this opportunity, but I am also worried that it will affect the education in the village."

The captain pondered for a moment and said, "Yushui, I understand how you feel.

The resumption of the college entrance examination is a great thing for the country and we should support it.

If it comes to education in the village, we will also find a way to solve it.

If you can get into university and come back to bring new ideas and technologies to the village, it will be very beneficial to the long-term development of the Red Flag Brigade.

Of course, if you stay and continue to contribute silently to the education field, we will also be very grateful. "

After coming out of the brigade headquarters, He Yushui felt a little relieved.

She knows that no matter what choice she makes, she will be understood and supported by everyone.

In the next few days, He Yushui continued to teach the children while using his spare time to review and prepare for the exam.

Her life became busy and fulfilling, and her tangled mood was gradually replaced by expectations for the future.

However, just one day before the deadline for college entrance examination registration, an accident occurred.

An old man in the village is seriously ill and needs someone to take care of him.

When He Yushui learned about this, he put down the book in his hand without hesitation and rushed to the old man's house.

In the process of caring for the elderly, she saw the villagers' trust and dependence on her, and also felt her own value in the village.

This made her fall into deep thought again: Should she really leave?

The old man's condition gradually improved, and He Yushui also returned to the educated youth site.

She looked at the college entrance examination registration form on the desk with mixed feelings.

At this time, Xiao Zhao walked in and saw her expression, he knew what she was thinking.

“Rainwater, I know what you are thinking.

But you can't give up your dream just because of temporary difficulties." Xiao Zhao advised.

He Yushui shook his head: “Xiao Zhao, this is not a temporary difficulty.

I have lived in the village for so long that it has become my home.

I can’t just think about my own dreams and ignore the needs of everyone else.”

Xiao Zhao sighed: "But the college entrance examination is such a good opportunity. If you miss it, you may never have it again."

He Yushui was silent for a while and said, "I know, but I think I have made a decision."

The next day, He Yushui came to the school and gathered the children together.

"Students, today the teacher wants to tell you a decision.

The teacher has decided to take the college entrance examination. Before that, I will continue to stay in the village and be your teacher. "He Yushui said calmly.

After hearing this, the children were stunned at first, and then cheered: "Great, Teacher He is not leaving!"

Looking at the children's happy smiles, He Yushui also smiled.

She knew that her choice was the right one.

In this ordinary Red Flag Brigade, she has an extraordinary mission and responsibility.

She is willing to use her knowledge and love to accompany the children in their growth and witness the future development of the Red Flag Brigade.

As the days passed, He Yushui devoted himself wholeheartedly to the village's education.

Not only does she teach seriously in class, she also organizes various extracurricular activities to enrich children's after-school life.

Thanks to her efforts, the academic performance of the children in the village has improved significantly, and their desire for knowledge has become stronger.

The Red Flag Brigade is also constantly developing and progressing.

An agricultural technology team was established in the village, which introduced new crop varieties and planting techniques, and grain production increased significantly.

In recent years, many small processing plants have been set up in the village, increasing the income of villagers.

He Yushui was filled with relief when he saw these changes.

She knew that even if she took the college entrance examination, she could still contribute to the development of the Red Flag Brigade.

In recent years, He Yushui has been named an outstanding teacher, and her deeds have been widely circulated in the surrounding areas.

She is a successful and passionate teacher.

But she also wants to change her way of life.

After all, she felt regretful for not being able to take the college entrance examination?

Now that she has such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she certainly won't give it up.

After returning home, He Yushui told He Yuzhu and Xu Xinyue about his decision to take the college entrance examination.

Of course, they both agreed.

Even Xu Xinmei, who is already in the first year of high school, agreed with both hands.

After He Yushui told his family about his decision to take the college entrance examination, he began to make more comprehensive plans for preparation.

He Yuzhu looked at his sister's determined eyes and said, "Yushui, go and take the exam without worrying about anything at home. Xinyue and I will take care of everything."

Xu Xinyue also nodded and said, "Yushui, just focus on studying and try to get into a good university."

In the Red Flag Brigade, the news spread quickly. When the children knew that Teacher He was going to take the college entrance examination, they all gathered around her and talked about it.

A little girl with a ponytail took He Yushui's hand and said, "Teacher He, you will definitely pass the exam. Don't forget us when you pass."

He Yushui smiled and touched her head: "How could the teacher forget you? After the teacher is admitted to university, he will come back to bring you more knowledge."

The village cadres also expressed support for He Yushui's decision.

The principal found her and said, "Yushui, the village has decided to give you some time to review, so let other teachers take over your classes for the next few days.

You have to prepare well, this is related to your future, and it is also the pride of our Red Flag Brigade. "He Yushui said gratefully: "Principal, thank you so much, I will definitely work hard."

He Yushui began his intensive review.

She gets up early every day and sits at her desk to memorize words and do exercises.

Xiao Zhao, who lives in the same room with her, often discusses issues with her.

One day, Xiao Zhao frowned while looking at a math problem and said, "Yushui, can you solve this problem? I have been calculating for a long time but still can't figure it out."

He Yushui took the question and looked at it. After thinking for a moment, he picked up a pen and started writing and drawing on paper, explaining as he wrote: "Look, here we need to set an unknown variable first, and then list the equation based on this condition..." Xiao Zhao suddenly realized: "Oh, why didn't I think of that? You are really good."

As the college entrance examination date approaches, He Yushui's pressure is increasing.

One night, she was walking in the yard, and Uncle Li came over, handed her a glass of water, and said, "Yushui, don't put too much pressure on yourself, you have to believe in your own abilities.

I also took the exam back then, and the conditions were much more difficult than they are now, but as long as you are determined, you will succeed. "

He Yushui took the water, took a sip, and said, "Uncle Li, I know, but I'm still worried that I'll disappoint everyone."

Uncle Li patted her on the shoulder and said, "Child, no matter what the result is, as long as you have tried your best, you are already an amazing person in our hearts."

The day of the college entrance examination finally arrived.

He Yushui arrived at the examination room early. Looking at the energetic candidates around her, she took a deep breath and told herself to relax.

Entering the examination room, she sat in her seat, recalling every moment of her time in the Red Flag Brigade. The smiling faces of the children and the expectations of the villagers all became her motivation to move forward.

After the exam, He Yushui walked out of the examination room feeling relieved.

She knew that she had tried her best and no matter what the result was, she would not regret it.

After returning to the Red Flag Brigade, the children came to ask her how she did on the exam. He Yushui smiled and said, "The teacher has tried her best, and the rest is just waiting for the results."

As the days passed, He Yushui devoted himself to the village's education work again.

She was waiting for the announcement of the college entrance examination results, feeling both nervous and excited.

Finally, on the day when the results were announced, He Yushui went to check with a nervous mood.

When she saw her results, tears of excitement flashed in her eyes. She was admitted to a key university.

When the villagers of Hongqi Brigade learned the news, they were all happy for her.

He Yuzhu organized a celebration, at which he said: "Yushui, you are the pride of our Red Flag Brigade, and you set a good example for the children in the village.

We believe that you will learn more knowledge in college and bring greater changes to our village in the future."

He Yushui stood on the stage and said with emotion: "Thank you everyone, I will never forget the Red Flag Brigade, and I will definitely come back."

Before reporting to the university, He Yushui compiled his teaching experience into a booklet and gave it to other teachers in the village, hoping it would be helpful to them.

She also held a farewell meeting with the children, at which she encouraged them to study hard, leave the Red Flag Brigade and see the outside world in the future.

He Yushui embarked on the journey to college. In college, she worked hard to learn professional knowledge, actively participated in various club activities, and constantly improved herself.

She also frequently communicated with her family and friends in the Red Flag Brigade to learn about the situation in the village.