Chapter 99: The Wedding Is Off
Shen Meng watched Teacher Zheng greet her and quickly explained, "I didn’t mean I wanted to come to school to study, I just feel joyful watching Mingyang and the others study and wanted to learn along with them too. I attended a literacy class before, but couldn’t continue my education due to poor living conditions. I’m not planning to come to school; I just want to learn to read with Mingyang and the others. And, I also want to know how well I’m doing, so I was hoping you could see if I could take the exam at school too."
After she finished speaking, she brushed a lock of hair behind her ear and shyly lowered her head, revealing a timid smile.
Teacher Zheng was particularly welcoming of those who loved to study, and she deeply sympathized with what Shen Meng had just said. This is the plight of country girls who love to study but can’t continue their education. She stays here instead of returning to the city because she wants to awaken more women to recognize their capabilities.
"That’s fine, there’s nothing wrong with that, elder sister-in-law. Your idea is very good. You should study well with Mingyang and the others. During the exam, I’ll prepare an extra test paper for you. If you do well, I’ll apply for a diploma for you, an elementary school diploma. I’ll help you get a student record, elder sister-in-law. Study hard and who knows, you might even attend college one day!"
"I, I will definitely try my best, Teacher Zheng."
Teacher Zheng’s words were exactly what Shen Meng wanted. Although she couldn’t come to school every day, with Teacher Zheng’s help, getting an elementary school diploma was definitely no problem. The middle and high school knowledge might differ from her previous life, but as long as she studied diligently, it wouldn’t be too different.
After receiving the reply she sought, Shen Meng took out everything from the basket and quietly placed the rice and flour under Teacher Zheng’s desk when she wasn’t looking. She then ran out to put a bag of rice noodles in the office, taught her how to cook them, and then rode her bicycle back home.
No sooner had she reached home than she saw someone sitting at the door. On closer inspection, it turned out to be Guo Xiuxin, and she had even brought some gifts, obviously coming to visit her as she was unwell.