Training the Heavens

Chapter 56 It’s in the News Again

It is not appropriate to give money, as people will most likely not accept it. It will also put pressure on other students participating in the event. They also have no money. It is already very difficult for everyone to pool money to buy stamps, stationery, and envelopes. It is not realistic to donate money to military families.

They are not good at doing housework either. Wei Su'e's house is a little small, but it is very tidy and there is no need for them to do anything. Besides, Gao Jialin and the others are not good at these things!

Suddenly, Gao Jialin had a flash of inspiration. He remembered that Wei Su'e had been speaking incoherently just now. This made him grasp the key point and quickly asked, "Aunt Wei, is Mingliang's math grades not so good?"

Just now, when talking about Chinese grades, Wei Su'e was very proud, but when it came to math, she stumbled a little and her expression was not very natural. She probably didn't want to worry her eldest son.

"Hey!" Wei Su'e glanced at the child in the room and said in a low voice, "My child is a little slow in learning math. Other students have their parents help them when they go home. I'm busy at work and my education level is not high, so I really can't explain it to him clearly."

"That's easy. We can help Mingliang with his studies!" Gao Jialin finally found an opportunity for them to show their talents. Tutoring is a part-time job that is very suitable for college students like them.

"Yes, yes, yes. From now on, we will come to visit you every week and give Minghui extra lessons. We can solve any problems he has!" Cui Zhiyong's face immediately showed joy when he heard this. He was finally able to help.

"No, no, no. This is too much trouble for you. I am already very grateful that you can help me write the letter. How can I ask you to tutor the child?" Wei Su'e waved her hands repeatedly, not wanting to cause trouble for Gao Jialin and others.

"Of course, of course. We can study quietly in the classroom thanks to Brother Minghui and his men fighting on the front lines! We can't fight on the battlefield like Brother Minghui, but it's good to be able to help him solve some small problems!"

"Yes, if Mingliang does well in his studies, I'll send him his report card. Brother Minghui will be happy to see it, right? Auntie, we're not that busy with classes on weekdays. We don't have classes on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, so it's just the right time to come pick Mingliang up after school and give him extra lessons!"

"Auntie, elementary school is the time to lay the foundation. If you can't keep up now, it will be difficult for you to enter university in the future. If you lay a solid foundation, it will be much easier to enter junior high school and high school in the future."

After repeated persuasion from Gao Jialin and Cui Zhiyong, Wei Su'e was finally moved. She also wanted her child to be admitted to university.

Wei Su'e called Mingliang out and said, "Mingliang, bow to the two teachers. Don't you always say you can't understand math? These two teachers are college students. You must cherish their help with your homework in the future!"

"Really?" Mingliang bowed quickly. "Thank you, teacher. I will definitely listen carefully!"

"Hey, good boy, you don't need to call the teacher, just call me brother." Gao Jialin reached out and touched his head, "Give me your homework book, brother will take a look at the parts you don't understand!"

After looking at Minghui's homework, Gao Jialin asked some more questions and quickly found his shortcomings. He began to tutor him on these issues. Mingliang listened very carefully. After the explanation, he gave him a few targeted questions, and Mingliang got them right.

"Not bad, not bad. Mingliang is very smart. I just explained it briefly and he understood!" Seeing Wei Su'e preparing to cook, Gao Jialin quickly stood up and said goodbye. "Auntie, we still have to meet up with students from other groups. We won't sit here anymore. We'll come back to give Mingliang extra lessons at this time next week!"

"Why are you leaving so soon? We haven't even had dinner yet!" Wei Su'e hurriedly stopped them. "We agreed to meet at five o'clock. Look, it's already four forty. If you don't go now, the teacher will be worried!" Gao Jialin showed off his newly bought Shanghai watch and, after much persuasion, finally convinced Wei Su'e.

She took Mingliang's hand and walked them all the way out of the shantytown. She watched them get on the bus before leaving reluctantly.

After the bus had gone two blocks, Cui Zhiyong asked, "Jialin, I think next time we come over, they'll definitely want to find us something to eat. What should we do? Should we bring them some gifts? Maybe buy Mingliang some exercise books. She'll definitely accept them, right?"

Gao Jialin also thought about this. "If I don't eat anything, people will definitely think too much. Let's eat a little bit to show our appreciation. The homework book doesn't seem to be appropriate either! How about this, let's make some exercises for Mingliang ourselves, and then there will be no problem!"

He then expanded on this, "Similar situations are definitely not limited to Mingliang's family. I estimate that many military families have children who are studying and need after-school tutoring. We can first investigate and then arrange for classmates to help them with their studies. We can also organize some classmates to compile exercises for different grades and subjects. This way, the activities will be more fulfilling."

After reporting back to Zhang Changqing, he immediately realized this was a good opportunity. "We can ask the school teachers to review these exercises. If the exercises are indeed of good quality, we can even have them printed by the school's printing factory and sent to bookstores for sale!"

This will also increase the school's income, and Pujiang College will not only gain fame but also benefit.

"This matter is worth publicizing. I will contact the reporter from Youth Daily right away. When you two go to give Mingliang extra lessons next week, let the reporter go with you for the interview!" Zhang Changqing understood very well that your achievements must be seen by everyone, especially the leaders, and newspapers are the best channel.

The next week, Gao Jialin and Cui Zhiyong came to the city with the prepared exercises, first met up with the reporters, and then went in together to give Mingliang extra lessons. This time, Wei Su'e had prepared tea in advance and even fried some meatballs herself.

She was expressing her gratitude in this way. Seeing Gao Jialin and Cui Zhiyong eat a few, she finally felt a lot more relieved.

The two of them first checked Mingliang's homework for this week, and then gave him extra lessons based on the problems they found in the homework. The reporter from Youth Daily spent a long time looking for an angle before taking a photo of them. Now the film was in short supply, and taking a photo was a luxury.

After taking the photos, he sat down and took out a shorthand notebook to record the tutoring process. After it was over, he asked Wei Su'e and her son a few more questions. Then the reporter left first. He had to go to other places to interview other after-school tutoring groups.

A few days later, Gao Jialin's name appeared again in the Youth Daily, this time with a photo included.

In the photo, he and Cui Zhiyong are giving Mingliang extra lessons seriously. Little Mingliang is listening attentively, while Wei Su'e is watching the scene with a smile on her face.

In the office of the Municipal Youth League Committee, a leader answered the phone.

(End of this chapter)