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Chapter 543: Is picking up dung an everyday task?

Chapter 543: Is picking up dung an everyday task?

Having said that, he looked at the new educated youth brought over from Jianming Brigade.

"This is Zhu Lan, the new educated youth. You all should share what you know with Zhu so that she gets up to speed.

Everyone has had a tough journey, so I won’t keep you any longer. Get settled in and rest early, and be mindful of the work start time tomorrow."

His instruction was to assimilate these educated youths into the rural community and contribute to its development.

Isn’t that the same as work, work, work!!!

And to make sure not a single day was wasted.

In the courtyard, aside from Zhu Lan, the remaining eight educated youths were momentarily stunned.

Lin Fu didn’t linger on their reactions and left after he finished speaking.

The educated youths’ courtyard fell into silence.

In the end, it was Zhu Lan who broke the quiet.

"Shuangshan Brigade is not bad, I was at Jianming Brigade before, and the educated youths there stayed in cattle sheds, plus I’ve already done several hours of work..."

Compared to the situation there, it’s much, much better here.

Her mention of cattle sheds shocked the educated youths, including Chen Wanwan.

Yu Feiyang also couldn’t believe it, and his usual calm voice raised.

"Cattle sheds?"

Zhu Lan nodded affirmatively, "Yes, cattle sheds."

They were shabby huts made of weeds and soil, hardly suitable for people to live in.

"So, let’s be content with what we have now."

Chen Wanwan swallowed hard and asked, "You said you’ve already worked for several hours, what did you do?"

Zhu Lan honestly replied, "Collecting cow dung."

Chen Wanwan: "..."

Meng Mingyuan, with his glasses, stroked his chin and speculated, "Could it be a test from the brigade?"

Yu Feiyang expressed agreement, "It’s possible."

Chen Wanwan was overcome by the immense shock of potentially having to collect dung and her thoughts drifted away.

The educated youth Xu Hongliang raised doubts, "Using cow dung collection as a test, isn’t that too childish?"

This kind of ’high difficulty’ work truly tested them.

Zhu Lan, who had personally collected dung, shook her head, "It doesn’t seem like a test, it’s more like a daily routine."

Daily routine?!

Collecting dung as a daily routine?

This kind of normality somewhat makes one want to laugh and cry.

No matter what the educated youths thought, once they arrived in the countryside, they no longer had the luxury of choice.

Being new to rural life, although they felt it was nothing like the picturesque scenery described in books, their curiosity had not yet faded nor had they truly experienced the hardships of rural life. They were still eager to build something.

Life went on, neither too fast nor too slow.

A few days later.

Lin Lu finished making the tables and stools needed by the educated youths, and Lin Qingshui delivered them, temporarily ceasing contact with the site.

Life at the Lin Family carried on unchanged despite the arrival of a few educated youths in the village.

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Textile Factory.

After Min Feiying was sentenced, her father, Vice Factory Director Min Lei, had all the factory gossip about him for a while due to his daughter.

It took several days before the incident subsided.

The reason was that the factory workers’ attention was captured by other fresh matters.

The workers at the Textile Factory were used to broadcasts in the morning, at lunchtime, and after work.

Since Zhou Peiyu’s departure, there had been several days without broadcasts, and the workers couldn’t withstand it any longer and made quite a fuss.

Representatives from the various production teams got together and headed to the Broadcasting Station.

Du Xiaojuan stepped out to fetch water and was slightly startled to see such a crowd suddenly at the station.

"What’s all this?"

One person answered on behalf of the others, "Good day, Director Du, we’re here to inquire when the broadcasts will resume."

The broadcasts were not just entertainment, but also an important source of various information for them.

A few days’ interruption was acceptable, but any longer would be unbearable.

Du Xiaojuan, who was overwhelmed with work and had all the responsibilities on her shoulders, felt incredibly bitter facing the workers pressing for broadcasts as if they were debt collectors.

She increasingly missed the days when Lin Tang and Comrade Zhou Peiyu were there.

Comrade Ding Yi was also good, meticulous in her work, and never a worry.

Unlike now...

Du Xiaojuan managed a wry smile.

"We’ve already recruited a new broadcaster, who’s currently being trained. She can start tomorrow."

How easy do you think it is to find a cultured and articulate broadcaster?

She was hoping to train her for a few more days.

It seems everyone can’t wait though, so never mind.

The workers, after receiving a firm response, brightened with smiles.

"Now we feel assured, thank you, Director Du."

Du Xiaojuan waved her hand, "No need for thanks, just doing my duty."

After everyone left, she went back to the office.

The new broadcaster, Cao Xiaoyu, was a middle school student with an ordinary appearance and a somewhat shy temperament. She spoke especially softly.

"Xiao Cao, the comrades from the factory have lodged a protest.

We need to resume the broadcasts—how about tomorrow? Can you manage it?" Du Xiaojuan asked as soon as she entered.

Cao Xiaoyu, quite a social phobic and intimidated by her superiors, slightly paled at the words of Director Du.

Tomorrow?!

Her heart began pounding.

Not getting an immediate response, Du Xiaojuan looked up to see her.

"Do you have any difficulties?" she asked, her eyebrows knitting together.

Cao Xiaoyu straightened her back instinctively, "...No."

Though her lips said one thing, she was already feeling nervous.

She’d probably have trouble sleeping that night.

Du Xiaojuan looked back down at her paperwork and continued working, only occasionally nodding her head and saying,

"If you have any issues, just let me know. Tomorrow will be your first time as a broadcaster; remember to articulate clearly so that all the comrades can understand you, and make sure you don’t mix up the commune’s broadcasting programs..."

Not quite reassured, she repeated the important points several times.

The more the leader spoke, the more worried Cao Xiaoyu became.

Her face was tauter than an overstretched rubber band.

"Thank you, Director Du, I’ve got it," she said in a tiny voice.

Du Xiaojuan exhaled a sigh upon hearing Cao Xiaoyu’s mosquito-like whisper.

"You need to be bold and confident as a broadcaster, at the very least loud enough for the whole factory to hear you."

Cao Xiaoyu pinched her palm and nodded.

Du Xiaojuan didn’t see her nod as she looked down.

When she looked up again, she saw Cao Xiaoyu deep in thought.

Shaking her head in resignation, she thought about the difficulties of finding a suitable person.

Although Cao Xiaoyu was timid, her writing was decent; with patience, she could be trained eventually.

Checking her watch, it was almost time for a meeting, she notified Wang Wen and Cao Xiaoyu and left the office.

Cao Xiaoyu watched the leader leave and exhaled deeply.

With a tense face, she silently recited the script for the next day’s broadcast.

So nervous!

The weather in November was quite cool, yet Cao Xiaoyu, out of anxiety, was sweating profusely, her heart pounding faster than during a math lesson.

Lin Tang was unaware of what had transpired at the broadcasting station.

In the office, she heard from Ling Lei about the factory workers planning to visit the broadcasting station regarding the broadcasts.

"I heard that the workers from the factory went to the broadcasting station, it seems they want the broadcasts to resume, but I’m not sure what the outcome was..."

Lin Tang had anticipated this, so she wasn’t surprised.

"It should go smoothly, I’ve heard the broadcaster has already started the job," she said.

Ling Lei guessed she might have learned this from Comrade Qin Suqing, so she said with a smile, "Did Comrade Qin tell you?"

"No," Lin Tang replied with a face that playfully stated you’ve guessed wrong, "Comrade Zhen said it."