Phi-Fic Chapter 119 When did my elder sister become so good at playing?
Chapter 119 When did my elder sister become so good at playing?
After the flood receded, people's lives gradually returned to normal.
School opened and Xu Man's shop also reopened.
Because there was still water on the ground, everyone's task in the first two days was to shovel all the water and mud out of the shop and wash the ground clean.
There are a lot more fish in the market, both live and dead, all caught by the victims. Every day someone comes to ask if they want to buy fish.
In order to support the victims, the government encouraged citizens to buy fish. For every pound of fish purchased, they would be given oil coupons, which they could then take to the neighborhood committee to collect.
Zhou Rong bought hundreds of kilograms of fish, some of which were dried into fish jerky, and some were made into sauced fish cubes or braised.
In order to help the victims, Xu Man also bought several hundred kilograms of fish, placed them in the small kitchen behind the shop, and asked the chef to cook them for everyone.
All the farmland and vegetable fields were destroyed by the floods. We couldn’t even buy vegetables and had to eat fish for almost every meal.
After eating it for more than a week, Zhou Rong became a little scared when he saw fish.
Several children were tired of eating it.
During dinner, Erwa ate the fish in his bowl and asked Zhou Rong, "Mom, you said I can eat canned food after I recover. When are you going to buy some?"
Nini said: "I want to eat canned food too."
When Zhou Jiaguang heard this, he hurriedly said, "Big sister, I have completed my homework on time recently and without making any mistakes. Can I eat canned food too?"
The eldest child said, "I want to eat, too."
Erwa and Nini have been sick and in poor spirits since they returned home from the hospital. In order to encourage them, Zhou Rong promised to let them eat canned food after they recovered. After so many days, Zhou Rong thought the children had forgotten, but he did not expect that they remembered it so clearly.
Zhou Rong smiled and said, "You have all behaved very well recently. I will go buy canned food tomorrow and everyone will have a share. Now finish the rice in your bowl. If anyone wastes food, the canned food will be gone."
When the children heard this, they immediately ate their rice and no longer disdained the fish in their bowls...
After get off work the next day, Zhou Rong brought back seven cans of food, one for each of the adults and children in the family.
Zhou Gui and Zhou Cai didn't want it and asked Zhou Rong to leave it for the children.
Zhou Rong did not argue with the two of them. He called everyone to the living room for a meeting, opened all the cans and placed them in front of everyone.
"Some time ago, we were trapped by a flood and encountered many difficulties in life. Erwa and Nini also fell ill.
But we were not defeated by the difficulties. We worked together, supported each other, and bravely overcame all the troubles.
Qi Guang and Dawa have made obvious progress in their studies. Not only do they study hard themselves, they also help Erwa and Nini with their homework. They also stop destroying the tables, chairs and benches at home. They deserve praise.
Erwa now gets up to go to the toilet by himself every night and no longer wets the bed; Nini gets along very well with her brother and uncle, no longer cries for no reason, and doesn’t spill food everywhere.
You have all made great progress. I hope you will continue to work hard and strive for greater progress. We applaud the progress of the four of you."
As the applause of "Pa Pa Pa..." rang out, several children straightened their bodies proudly, and Nini also sat upright.
Zhou Jiaguang said: "Sister, I will do better in the future and won't let you worry about me."
Zhou Cai: "You should remember what you said. You always talk but don't do anything, or you just do it carelessly. I don't deserve the praise from you, elder sister."
Zhou Jiaguang said with a smile: "Third sister, I'm used to doing things in Zhoujiawan. I do many things the same way as before. I will slowly change. Please give me some time."
Zhou Gui: "The formation of good habits requires supervision. I will supervise you in the future. If you dare to be lazy and not serious, the housework will be doubled."
Zhou Jiaguang: “…”
Zhou Rong coughed lightly and continued, "In addition to Qi Guang, Da Wa, Er Wa, and Nini, who have made progress recently, Si Gui also deserves praise.
She studies until late at night every night. This hard work is our role model. She also displays a fearless spirit and goes to the neighborhood committee to help the victims. She works hard without complaint. This noble quality is what our Zhou family must continue to uphold. I hope everyone can learn from her!"
Zhou Rong took the lead in applauding, and the others followed closely.
Zhou Gui had never been praised like this before. She looked at Zhou Rong with happiness and surprise. When did her elder sister become so good at playing?
After praising Zhou Gui, Zhou Rong praised Zhou Cai: "The hardest-working person in our family is Wucai. Taking care of children is the most tiring job. Wucai never complains. She takes good care of the eldest child and the others, and does the housework in an orderly manner. When the second child was sick, she stayed by his side without taking off her clothes.
We have hot food for every meal at home, and we can concentrate on work and study outside, all thanks to her silent dedication. Let us give the warmest applause to Comrade Zhou Cai!"
"Clap, clap, clap..." As the applause sounded, Zhou Cai's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Zhou Cai wiped her tears and said, "Sister, what are you doing? Why are you saying such sentimental things? I just do some housework and take care of the children. It's not worth mentioning."
Zhou Rong: "Who says your contribution is not worth mentioning? Every little thing you do builds a solid foundation for our worry-free life and deserves to be seen by everyone.
I say this to tell you that each of us is using our own strength to support this small family and bring motivation for others to move forward.
Our family has always been clear about rewards and punishments. Since everyone has made their efforts, they should be rewarded.
There are cans on the table, one for each person. Firstly, they are a reward for our previous progress, and secondly, they are to motivate everyone to do better in the future.
Come, let's pick up the cans in front of us and drink one. I wish our lives will get better and better! "
Everyone raised their cans, clinked them together, and said together: "Cheers!"
Afterwards, we ate canned food together and talked about our plans for the future.
The laughter and joy echoed for a long time at No. 27 Chang'anli...
In mid-September, Tao Fen found Zhou Rong and told her that, as decided by their superiors, they would award her a "Three Good Citizens" certificate and develop her into a Party member and Zhou Gui into a League member. They should submit their applications to join the Party/League as soon as possible for approval.
Tao Fen also told Zhou Rong that the city would hold a commendation meeting next week to commend those who performed outstandingly in the flood prevention struggle, as well as a swearing-in ceremony for new party members and new league members, and she and Zhou Gui would both attend.
The certificate of "Three Good Citizens" will be issued to Zhou Rong on that day.
Tao Fen held Zhou Rong's hand and whispered, "You are the benchmark and role model for our area. The leaders want you to give a speech as a representative of the masses. This is a rare opportunity. Please prepare a 1-2 minute speech and check it for me after you finish writing it.
If there is something inappropriate in the speech, I will help you revise it so that you don’t say the wrong thing on stage and be laughed at.”
Zhou Rong understood.
"Okay, thank you Sister Tao."
"Joining the Party" was a bit unexpected for Zhou Rong, but she would not refuse the honor given by the organization.
That night, I wrote an application to join the party/league with Zhou Gui...