novelraw Chapter 544: The Importance of Notes
Chapter 544: The Importance of Notes
Chapter 544: Chapter 544: The Importance of Notes
"Ni Zi, how do we solve this problem?" As soon as the class bell rang, Cao Na quickly pulled out a notebook from her desk and turned to ask Gong Ruini.
Gong Ruini yawned, planning to go to the bathroom and then take a walk outside. She didn’t expect to be caught by Cao Na again, and she really felt like crying.
Although it was a bit cold outside, many people didn’t want to move and preferred staying inside the city where it was warmer, but Gong Ruini didn’t want to stay indoors.
With a roomful of people, even if no one was smoking, the air still felt dense, especially with the heating stove burning.
"This problem isn’t difficult. Let me go to the restroom first. You can actually ask Zhao Guangran." Gong Ruini couldn’t understand why the girls always asked her, while boys asked Zhao Guangran. Do young children need to be so mindful of these things?
Without even considering it, Cao Na replied, "I’ll just wait for you, besides, I need to use the bathroom too."
Ah, she really didn’t want to ask Zhao Guangran, huh? Gong Ruini didn’t think much about it. Kids these days have a lot on their minds, "After I finish, I need to take a walk outside."
Gong Ruini didn’t want to be hurried back into the classroom by Cao Na after using the restroom. She wanted to go outside and get some fresh air.
Needing to take a walk outside? It was cold out there. Although it was March, it had snowed a few days ago. Are people from the Northeast really that tough?
"Of course, I’m cold." To Cao Na’s doubts, Gong Ruini explained that she was overthinking things, "When we’re in the Northeast, we start heating at the end of September or the beginning of October and continue until April."
One reason is for warmth, and the other is because people grow vegetables indoors, even if they’re just ordinary greens.
Such long heating, oh gosh, Cao Na was stunned. She thought the winters in Beijing were already cold, but she couldn’t imagine how much colder it was in the Northeast.
"No wonder you’re such a good student." Cao Na finally understood why Gong Ruini had good grades. It was because of the long winter; with nowhere to go and nothing to do, one could only stay at home and study seriously.
What does the long winter have to do with good grades? It’s not like everyone in the Northeast has good grades. Is it a misunderstanding or just an explanation?
After thinking for a moment, Gong Ruini decided not to mislead the kids, "There are many fun things to do in the Northeast in winter, like ice fishing and then grilling the fish on top of the ice. Anyway, the ice is thick." The thick ice on the rivers in the Northeast was something else, but Gong Ruini dared not experience it. In case of an accident, it would be deadly cold.
"My dad and Uncle Zhao also rode sleds and snowboards, and we could go skiing." The first time Gong Ruini learned to ski was in the Northeast.
"You can also soak in hot water and watch it snow outside." In Northeast homes, there’s a big bathing pool. Especially after Zhao Gang mentioned once that if you could soak in the bath while watching the snow fall outside and eating fruit, it would be wonderful. So, he improved the cave, and soaking in the winter bath became a luxury.
"You can also grill meat in the yard." Some might think that winters in the Northeast are boring and that rural areas there aren’t fun, but when Gong Ruini looks back now, she finds it exceptionally interesting.
Although it was her second childhood, out of both, this lifetime’s childhood was the most interesting. Even though she had to study, and the academic pressure was greater than in her previous life, she played when she should and didn’t fall behind in studies.
Don’t say she is a reincarnated person with no pressure in learning. In her previous life, Gong Ruini didn’t learn Chinese painting or delve deeply into brush calligraphy, but now she was learning extraordinarily well. This was the result of her earnest studying.
Listening to Gong Ruini made Cao Na envious, "How amazing, I didn’t know the countryside could be so fun."
What Cao Na couldn’t understand was why, when they both went to the rural Northeast, Ni Zi found it very fun, while her relatives, who went to the Northeast as educated youth, described it as not fun at all. They talked about all kinds of hardships and longed to go home every day.
"I guess your uncles must have it tough." Cao Na tentatively expressed concern, "A relative of mine also went to the Northeast, and he said it was very tough."
Was it tough? Gong Ruini didn’t know, but with the support of Zhao Gang and Zhan Jing’s family, they lived quite comfortably. As for the other educated youths, it was certainly not the same.
Otherwise, her uncle wouldn’t receive so much jealousy just by being a primary school teacher and have complaints constantly sent to the commune, "It’s tough, but we have to think of the good things."
"For instance, although studying is hard, when you consider the tuition that parents have paid, wouldn’t you feel relieved that it’s not wasted?"
"Also, after forty minutes of class, we come out for a few minutes, take a breath of fresh air, don’t you think it feels great?"
Even in the Northeast, there weren’t all those complex interpersonal relationships. No one resorted to all sorts of tactics over trivial things.
One had to admit that after taking a walk, you felt much better, though it was a bit cold. "Ah, let’s go back."
Upon returning to the classroom after a walk, it felt much warmer inside, yet the indoor air bothered Cao Na, as it was stuffy. "Let’s go out for some air next class too."
"Okay." As Gong Ruini sat down, the bell rang, and she sighed with relief. Ah, when would the market open up? When it does, she would definitely encourage her dad and Uncle Zhao to go south and transport goods back to sell.
Those goods might not be valuable there, but bringing them to Beijing would make them profitable, bringing in quick and substantial earnings.
Though Zhao Gang always said they made a fortune in the Northeast, really, it couldn’t compare to the profits made going south as a trader.
Ah, getting older makes one forgetful. How could she forget such an important thing? Gong Ruini resolved to note this down when she got back, then store it in a safe place.
Leaving anything important out in the open was risky, not because six people currently shared one room, but even if they each had their rooms, her room would undoubtedly be bustling, with people coming and going.
So, anything secret must be stored securely, especially something as important as this journal, which was safer than anything else.
"If you get cold from going out, don’t come running to me." As soon as Gong Ruini sat down, Zhao Guangran felt a chill. He shivered, not understanding why she insisted on going out when it was so cold outside; what if she caught a cold?
Zhao Guangran could already imagine how, if she caught a cold, he would be the only one to suffer, "Can’t you just stay put?"
What’s with this kid? "With such stuffy air, you endure it and still don’t think clearly?" Gong Ruini wasn’t going to coddle him. Hmph, every time he was humbled in front of his brother, he’d expect to regain his dignity with her. Not a chance.
His good-natured advice received such an outcome, leaving Zhao Guangran quite upset. Since her mind was unclear, why bother caring? "As for this problem, I think it can be tackled this way, have a think."
Was this a peace gesture? Gong Ruini was surprised. However, lately, since he started helping others with tutoring, he really made some progress. This problem-solving method was quite decent,