Siheyuan: Struggle in the Red Era

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, but there is no rainfall at all.

The high school entrance exam is coming soon, and everyone stays in the classroom to review every day.

Lin Baoyan reached out to wipe the sweat from her forehead and waved the palm-leaf fan vigorously, but the wind that came out was also fiery wind and could not drive away much of the heat.

My classmate stuck out his tongue and said, "This weather is really hell, it's so hot, why doesn't it rain to cool it down."

The classmate behind her sighed: "Yeah, it's really hot, this damn weather, it hasn't rained for a long time."

Another worriedly said, "My eldest sister told me last time when she brought me food that the water level in the village river has receded drastically. If the village hadn't organized to dig a lot of wells last year, everyone would have a problem getting water this year."

Others put down their books and came up to say, "Yes, fortunately the higher-ups were wise and gave us instructions to dig a lot of wells last year. Otherwise, my family would have to go ten miles away to fetch water for drinking."

"Well, it is said that people are guiding people to dig wells everywhere, and there are also construction teams working together, and they don't ask for wages. That's why people dare to dig more wells."

"The machinery factory has even developed a machine specifically for well drilling. All the machines produced are provided free of charge for well drilling."

"The leaders are kind-hearted and always think of the villagers. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to go to school with peace of mind."

"That's right, that's right. Otherwise, I would have gone home to help. I am a grown man, and I can't just watch my dad carry water while I am happy at school."

"That's right. Every day, people have to carry water, and the distance is far. Who would have the nerve to sit in school and not go home to help carry water?"

After hearing this, Lin Baoyan was certain that this was preparation made by the higher-ups to prevent disasters after knowing the news in advance.

Judging from what the students said, this preventive measure is quite effective. At least it ensures the daily drinking water supply for the general public and thus changes the future lives of many people.

Not to mention, there are many people in this class who will not give up the high school entrance examination just to go back to help.

Whether or not to take the high school entrance examination is closely related to your future prospects.

At this time, a teacher came in and coughed.

The students shut their mouths, returned to their desks, and pretended to concentrate on their studies.

The teacher took a look around and left with satisfaction.

The weather is still sunny and hot. The drought outside is severe and the students in the school can hardly sit still. Fortunately, the high school entrance examination has finally begun.

After the exams were over, many students from rural towns quickly packed up their things, said goodbye to their teachers in a hurry, and went back to fight the drought. In a blink of an eye, there were only a few people left in the school.

Lin Baoyan is one of the last few left.

She felt that she had done well in the exam. According to the above arrangement, she would be able to continue studying in high school in the second half of the year and continue to live her life as an ordinary high school student.

Guessing that most of her roommates had left, she went back to pack her things and prepared to go home.

When I entered the dormitory, I thought there was no one inside, but to my surprise, Fang Nan hadn't left yet. He was sitting on the bare bed in a daze.

"Hey, Fang Nan, why haven't you left yet? Have all the cars heading back to your home left?"

Lin Baoyan became alert and asked casually while packing the bedding.

Fang Nan suddenly jumped up, his eyes red, and came forward to grab Lin Baoyan's arm and pleaded, "Li Xiang, only you can help me now."

Lin Baoyan's training during this period was not in vain. She retracted her hand reflexively, not letting Fang Nan touch her arm. She took two steps back and said, "I'm just an orphan. What can I do to help you? If you have any questions, you can go to the teachers and see if they can help. If that doesn't work, you can also ask the police for help."

Fang Nan said anxiously, "Yes, yes, you can definitely help me. I, I, I just want you to take me in for a few days. After a few days, I will leave. I promise not to cause you any trouble. Please."

Lin Baoyan was unhappy: "I have to stay at my relatives' house, how can I take you in? Aren't you forcing me? I can't help you with this."

Fang Nan's face changed, but he still pleaded: "Don't you have a small courtyard? I will stay there for a few days and leave after that. I will definitely not cause you any trouble. By the way, I will bring my own food these days and will definitely not take advantage of you."

Lin Baoyan was annoyed. Although it was no secret that she had a yard, she remembered that she had never told her classmates about it. How did Fang Nan know about it?

Moreover, Fang Nan asked for help without even explaining the cause and effect, he just said he wanted to stay for a few days. Who would dare to lend a hand?

She still refused: "No, since you only need to stay for a few days, you can ask the teachers to help you stay in the dormitory for a few more days. The school will definitely be able to accommodate you."

Without waiting for Fang Nan to speak, she continued, "Okay, I definitely can't help you with this. You don't have to waste your time here. I'm in a hurry to go to my relative's house."

Having said that, he went to clean up the debris.

Fang Nan wanted to pull Lin Baoyan's arm and beg, but Lin Baoyan was on guard against her, took several steps back, and looked at her straight with an unhappy face.

The two looked at each other for a while. Finally, Fang Nan gave up, stamped his feet, and said to Lin Baoyan fiercely: "Li Xiang, hello, hello, I really misjudged you. You don't even help me with such a small favor. Humph, if you don't want to help, forget it. I'll find someone else."

After saying that, he rushed out of the dormitory, and when he went out, he deliberately slammed the door with a loud bang.

Lin Baoyan was helpless.

In her situation, she didn't even dare to make friends with close friends, so how could she dare to bring anyone back to her yard, let alone Fang Nan, with whom she didn't have a very good relationship. Fang Nan didn't even tell her honestly why he wanted to stay in her yard for a few days.

Now she blames herself, which is really inexplicable.

However, thinking that Fang Nan was just a little girl after all, and not knowing what was wrong with her, Lin Baoyan was afraid that something might happen to her, so she went to find the teacher before leaving and told him about Fang Nan's situation.

"Teacher Wang, it's not that I don't want to help. It's just that Fang Nan didn't say anything and just wanted to stay here. I suggested that she apply to stay in the dormitory for a few more days, but she didn't want to. So I didn't dare to do it."

"I don't know what's going on at Fang Nan's house. She just left and said she was going to find someone else to help. I was a little worried, so I came to report it to the teacher."

Teacher Wang didn't look very good. Fang Nan came here from a village below to study. Everyone knew the current situation in the village. All the laborers were concentrated to fight the drought. Didn't you see that all the students who came here hurried back after the exams? Why didn't Fang Nan go back and instead wanted to stay with his classmates? Was he trying to avoid labor or something?

He said to Lin Baoyan, "Student Li Xiang, I know about this matter. I will go and solve it right away. You go back first. By the way, remember to come and get your diploma in a few days."

Lin Baoyan said goodbye politely: "Okay, Teacher Wang, I'll come back in a few days. Goodbye, teacher."