My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 655: He promised her that he would come back.

Chapter 655: He promised her that he would come back.

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Days continued to pass.

After some days, the Shuang Shan primary school, built with the collective effort of the entire brigade, was finally completed.

The adults who initially grumbled about the cost no longer felt the pinch; pride was the only thing left in their hearts as they gazed at the bright and clean classrooms.

"We actually managed to build a school for the kids. I had never imagined this day would come!"

Everyone’s gaze was fixated on the classroom; they scarcely blinked.

"Isn’t that the truth? We missed out, but it’s good enough that our children have this chance."

"Having a school in the village is so convenient. We don’t have to send them off anymore, one less thing to worry about..."

...

The villagers were happy, and the educated youth who learned the village school was hiring teachers were even more ecstatic.

The usually composed Zhu Lan got excited, "Did you all hear? The brigade is hiring teachers!"

Yu Feiyang and the others were startled.

Chen Wanwan stood up in shock.

"What?! Hiring teachers? Are you sure?"

Wu Yingqiu’s eyes flashed as various thoughts flooded her mind.

If the brigade really was hiring teachers, she was determined to be one of them.

Hong Xingxue had volunteered to come to the countryside with the sole aim of building it up, firmly believing that the vast rural areas had great potential.

He worked hard in the Shuangshan Brigade but reality slapped him in the face.

They could write poems and essays but might not handle a hoe well.

Facing a survival crisis, he regretted his decision to come here on his own account.

Hearing the good news brought by Zhu Lan, Hong Xingxue felt like a wilted seedling finally receiving the rain it desperately needed, and he instantly perked up.

"Comrade Zhu, how many teachers is the brigade hiring? Can we all apply? Are there any strict requirements?" he asked, barely able to conceal his ambition.

He wasn’t afraid of a fair competition!

Meng Mingyuan pushed his glasses up, his eyes deepening with thought; he didn’t join the conversation.

Of course, the remaining two educated youth, Dong Xinyi and Xu Hongliang, also had their own thoughts.

Seeing the excited expressions on his comrades’ faces, Zhu Lan smiled and said, "I’ve asked around, the brigade needs three teachers. There will be an exam and those who rank at the top will become teachers at the village school."

The educated youth, upon receiving the accurate information, felt their hearts racing.

Chen Wanwan felt nervous, "Zhu, did you find out what will be on the exam?"

Zhu Lan shook his head regretfully, "I couldn’t find that out but I heard that Comrade Lin Tang will be involved in setting the questions."

...It would likely be challenging.

Yu Feiyang remembered her dog’s crawl-like handwriting and the broom-beating grades from the past, and a bitter tear trickled down her heart.

Alas, it seemed nobody would compete with her for that hoe anymore.

Lin Tang could probably guess the educated youth’s reaction.

After consulting relevant books, she and a few of the brigade’s literate members set the exam questions.

The day of the exam came quickly.

The opportunity was rare, and all the educated youth showed up.

Shuangshan brigade relied heavily on Lin Tang, so they specially scheduled the exam for Sunday.

The school playground had rows of tables and chairs set up.

When the time came, the exam invigilating team from the brigade department arrived, followed by the educated youth and those from the brigade keen to become teachers.

Li Jiancai raised his voice, "The exam is about to begin. Everyone, please find your seats. The papers will be distributed in two minutes."

The examinees hurried to sit down.

The scene quieted down instantly.

There weren’t many taking the exam, just over twenty.

Today was sunny and the temperature was pleasant. Lin Tang sat comfortably on the side, dozing off.

Qiuqiu curled up at her feet like a flower-guarding messenger.

The rustling sound of pens on paper was heavily soporific, and soon both human and tiger nodded off to sleep.

Just then, someone came hurrying over.

They stopped in front of Lin Tang.

The light was blocked, and Lin Tang opened her eyes, surprised. "Comrade Xia?"

Xia Yunxiu’s expression was grave. "Comrade Lin, the train Yingzhou was on had an accident!"

Lin Tang’s mind went blank, her fingertips trembling lightly as if in a dream. "... What?"

"The emergency broadcast just announced it, the news is accurate," Xia Yunxiu’s lips quivered slightly. "The train Yingzhou was on derailed, and the situation is currently unclear."

The term ’situation unclear’ was just the official line, in reality, dozens of people had died on the spot.

Lin Tang pinched her palm, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down, her voice a bit hoarse, "... I understand, thank you."

Gu Yingzhou had asked her to wait for him; he certainly wouldn’t break his promise!

After expressing her thanks, Lin Tang ran back home, turned on the radio, and after several adjustments, she finally heard the news Xia Yunxiu had brought.

Lin Qingmu hadn’t gone to work yet, and when he heard the news on the radio, the smile on his face disappeared completely.

"Tangtang?" His eyes were filled with questions.

Her brother-in-law wasn’t on it, right?!

Lin Tang’s mind was still in a daze, and she nodded vaguely.

Like being struck by a hammer, Lin Qingmu seemed to have aged a century before he found his voice again.

With a choked throat, he reached out to ruffle his sister’s hair, cursing himself for being tongue-tied and unable to utter a word of comfort.

Lin Tang removed Lin Qingmu’s hand and looked up at him, squeezing out a sentence from her throat, "Third brother, help me."

Lin Qingmu’s eyes suddenly swelled with tears, nearly spilling, "Why speak such alienated words, just tell me what it is."

Even if it meant committing arson or murder.

Damn it, this is too unbearable.

Gu Yingzhou must come back!

If he dared not return, he, he would go down there to settle accounts with him.

Lin Tang made another trip to the Xiao Family, secured a batch of medicinal herbs, spent half a day preparing, and set off for the accident site.

Before the big truck had even left the village, about twenty men from the brigade came, each carrying a tool.

Without wasting words, they climbed into the back of the truck.

The leaders were Lin Qingshui and Lin Aiguo, followed by the brigade’s strong laborers and a few male educated youths.

"Little Third, drive," Lin Qingshui called out.

After speaking, he placed his shovel crosswise and found a spot to sit down.

The others did the same.

In such situations, even the usually fastidious Xie Mingyuan no longer cared, huddling in a corner with dirt on his white shirt.

Lin Tang, who had already taken the passenger seat, saw this scene and got out of the vehicle.

She bowed to everyone, "... Thank you, thank you all."

The fellows in the truck couldn’t dodge in time, so they had to accept the thanks.

Lin Qingmu thanked everyone with his sister and then pulled Lin Tang into the truck.

The vehicle rumbled away.

Li Xiuli, left behind, had red eyes, and the tears she had held back finally fell.

"My man, Yingzhou won’t be in trouble, will he?"

Lin Lu gazed into the distance, his expression serious, "... Do what we can, leave the rest to fate."

How could ordinary people contend with fate!

If the King of Hell wants you to die at midnight, there is no staying until morning.

Li Xiuli covered her eyes, her heart so aching it was nearly explosive.

What would Tangtang do?!

The two young people had such a good relationship; if something happened to Yingzhou, what would Tangtang do?!

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The journey did not take much time, and Lin Tang led the group to the county nearest to the accident site.

The vehicles couldn’t get through to where the accident took place, so they stopped and walked the rest of the way with their gear.

Taking the procured medicinal herbs and other items, they made their way asking for directions.

Upon reaching their destination, they found the horrific scene cordoned off, with many already involved in the rescue.

There were patches of blood on the ground that made one’s heart tremble.

Bloody bandages, mud-caked torn shoes, distorted baskets...