1983 Small Island, Starting From a Large Farmer

Chapter 420 The Principal’s Purpose

Li Duoyu looked at Principal Zhu with a smile on his face, and his intuition told him that he must have something to ask him for help.

Zhu Kaiyun is wearing a Chinese tunic suit and black-rimmed glasses. He looks more like a cadre than Li Duoyu.

 Li Duoyu usually has little contact with him, but he doesn't have a particularly good impression of this person.

The main reason is that three years ago, when I was still selling goods, this principal Zhu often poured ecstasy soup into Xiaoying, encouraged her to divorce him, and also intentionally introduced others to Xiaoying.

Because of this incident, Li Duoyu even had a big quarrel with him. At that time, he couldn't deal with the man wearing glasses, so he chased him for most of the village with a stick.

Zhu Kaiyun carried two heavy-looking sacks and came to Li Duoyu: "Director Li, these are the specialties of my wife's family, pomelo and tangerine."

“Principal Zhu, you can’t do this, Xiaoying said, I’ve always been taken care of by you, so it’s a good thing that I didn’t give you a gift.”

Zhu Kaiyun smiled awkwardly. Since the students from the two schools had classes together, he had arranged the teaching content for Teacher Zhou.

 After I got home, it was already good if I didn’t scold him.

Li Haoran was stunned for a moment. Although he was a little reluctant, he still scratched his head and came out of the room.

 But what he was too embarrassed to say must not be that simple.

  You can continue the topic.

“Little Tutu, you can’t eat the skin, you have to eat the fruit capsule inside.”

Without thinking, Principal Zhu kept pushing away with both hands.

Before Li Duoyu could say whether he wanted it or not, Zhu Kaiyun said to his two nieces:

 “Zhang Lin, Zhang Yun, come over here.”

Seeing little Tutu’s eyes widening, Li Duoyu gave him several fruit bags, but he was a little scared and didn’t dare to eat.

 After saying that, he stayed in place like a wooden pillar, grinning awkwardly, making the scene even more embarrassing.

“No problem, Teacher Zhou’s work ability is recognized in our school.”

 He is not a warm-hearted person.

Zhang Lin and Zhang Yun took the vines a little nervously. For them, the person they feared most in school was Principal Zhu.

Li Duoyu quickly picked him up and said, "You can't eat the skin. You idiot, spit it out quickly."

After Zhu Kaiyun finished speaking, he took out an ugly tangerine, broke it on the spot, and then handed it to Li Duoyu.

Seeing Li Haoran lying by the window and peeking, he said casually: "Haoran has been doing well recently, and his grades are also passing."

“Director Li, come and try it. This tangerine is really sweet.”

 Zhang Lin and Zhang Yun walked over obediently: "Hello, principal."

“I don’t even have a few teeth. It’s so powerful that a big piece of it was bitten off in one go.”

Li Duoyu pinched his nose. Children at this age are very curious about everything and want to put everything into their mouths.

 Actually, Li Duoyu only needs to say: Principal Zhu, do you have anything to ask me about?

 “Hello, principal.”

But fruits are really magical. The uglier and more deformed they are, the more delicious they are, such as ugly oranges, ugly apples, etc.

　　The principal called them.

 Next,

Li Duoyu collected the two sacks of tangerines and pomelo, then turned around and picked up two packs of dried large oysters as a return gift.

Seeing that Principal Zhu kept resisting, Li Duoyu did not force him to

 But after the other party gave the gift, he had no intention of leaving. Instead, he stood there with a silly smile, wanting to speak, but looking embarrassed.

"Come here, try it. It's a bit ugly, but it's delicious."

 Essentially, Li Duoyu is the kind of person who does less than does more.

 Xiao Tutu spit out the tangerine peel and said aggrievedly: "It doesn't taste good."

Zhu Kaiyun directly picked up a tangerine and handed it to Zhang Lin and Zhang Yun respectively.

The face that was originally full of curiosity twisted into a ball in an instant, his mouth was still open, and there were water drops in his eyes.

Li Duoyu tried it and found that this ugly tangerine was indeed very sweet. At this time, most fruits along the coast were like aquatic products, and the good ones were all used for foreign trade.

Zhu Kaiyun opened the sack and said, "Although these little specialties are a bit ugly, they are really sweet."

"Really?" Li Duoyu said in surprise: "Haoran, come out, the principal praised you for your recent progress."

 But the two of them didn't dare to eat it at all. However, what everyone didn't expect was that little Tutu took a bite of the peel of the tangerine when Zhang Yun wasn't paying attention.

 “It’s really not necessary.”

 Li Duoyu knew very well that Principal Zhu must have come to see him for something, but if it was a small matter, he could ask Xiaoying to help with the message. There was no need to go there in person and send so many specialties.

Unexpectedly, such a scary person became so amiable in front of his uncle. After the two took the ganache, they politely replied: "Thank you, principal."

Only the ones that are not up to standard and a bit ugly will be left for your own people to eat.

 Feel the next second.

Li Duoyu said: "You gave me so many specialties, but my family doesn't have anything good. The only thing I can get is this dried oyster."

 I will cry immediately.

“Director Li, there’s no need to be so polite.”

Unexpectedly, Chen Huiying in the kitchen said with a little disgust: "What's wrong with you kid? Principal Zhu has been here for so long and he doesn't even invite anyone to sit down. Just have a cup of tea."

Zhu Kaiyun immediately found the topic of conversation and hurriedly said: "Director Li, you shouldn't be busy. I'll sit down for a while and discuss something with you."

"I'm not busy. Sorry, I forgot to entertain you. I'll make you some tea."

Li Duoyu said to Li Haoran who was standing aside: "Bring your father's tea tray and the kettle over."

 “Okay, come right away.”

Li Haoran felt as if he had been liberated. His short legs ran faster than anything else, and in a short while, he took out all the tools his father used to make tea.

Li Duoyu simply made a cup of tea. He didn’t know when it started. People here especially liked making tea when they were talking about business.

 After drinking two cups of tea.

Zhu Kaiyun finally couldn't help but said: "Director Li, if there was no other way, I really wouldn't come to you."

Li Duoyu pretended to be surprised: "Principal Zhu, have you encountered any difficulties?"

 “It’s not my personal problem, it’s the school that is encountering difficulties.”

Seeing Li Duoyu's reaction, Zhu Kaiyun frowned. Judging from the situation, Zhou Xiaoying probably didn't tell Li Duoyu.

But it’s right to think about it, few people are willing to let people pay so much money for no reason.

“I came to you this time because it has something to do with the school. After we merged with Chenjiacun Primary School, the original classrooms were completely insufficient and several classes had to be held in the open air.”

 Teaching classes in the open air?

Li Duoyu frowned slightly. No wonder Xiaoying felt a little darker recently. It turned out to be this, but she didn't say anything about it.

Li Duoyu was a little confused: "Why are you in such a rush to merge? The students from Chenjia Village came over before the classrooms were even built?"

Zhu Kaiyun said helplessly: "The main reason is that there is something wrong with Chenjiacun Primary School. Their classrooms were originally dilapidated buildings. There was a heavy rain more than ten days ago and they were completely dumped. Now they have no place to teach, so they might as well Merged in advance.”

Li Duoyu poured tea and said: "Schools should be under the management of the Education Bureau. I think you can report this matter to our local Education Bureau."

"I've already looked for it, but I don't know why. Director Zeng had clearly agreed, but suddenly changed his mind."

 “Changed your mind?”

Li Duoyu frowned: "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"I don't know either. The process was almost finished, and the county agreed to help us build a teaching building two years ago, but some time ago, it was suddenly canceled." "Ah, is there any reason?"

Zhu Kaiyun frowned and said: "During this period, I also made several trips. Later, I found out through a friend that it was originally canceled by a deputy county magistrate named Ge due to insufficient financial funds."

Li Duoyu said:

 “Is it Ge Weihong?”

Zhu Kaiyun said in surprise: "Director Li, do you know County Magistrate Ge?"

Li Duoyu smiled awkwardly and said, "We can't say we know each other, but we still had a meeting together this morning."

Zhu Kaiyun said quickly: "Director Li, if you know County Magistrate Ge, can you say a few good words for us?"

Li Duoyu said on the spot: "Principal Zhu, I'm really not familiar with him. I'm afraid there's really nothing we can do about this."

Li Duoyu didn’t dare to tell Principal Zhu that his project was cancelled. Maybe it had something to do with ‘them’.

Shangfeng Town has been very popular recently and has won many projects. In addition, Secretary Chen was transferred directly from the city and is not from the local area. When doing things, it is inevitable that he will take "shortcuts" secretly.

 And Li Duoyu heard about it.

According to the original plan, Secretary Chen was to be transferred back, and the county was planning to send someone down to take over Shangfeng Town.

What they didn't expect was that Chen Shulin chose to stay, which directly disrupted their plans.

It is said that the materials for "Application for Wind Turbine" submitted by Secretary Chen are still being held by the county.

Those people in the county didn't submit the documents at all, but the project was still implemented.

 It was also a national-level project. What embarrassed them most was that they were the last to know about the project after it was launched.

 In short, the current relationship between the town and the county is not very harmonious.

 Li Duoyu thought that only the town’s finances were stuck. He didn’t expect that even the teaching building project on their island was also stuck.

 This is a bit much.

 Why are there lemon essences like this everywhere?

Li Duoyu couldn't help but spit out the fragrance.

 “F*ck it.”

Seeing Li Duoyu suddenly opening his mouth to curse,

Zhu Kaiyun suddenly became nervous. Seeing Li Duoyu's fierce look, he suddenly remembered that he had been chased by him with a stick.

 Seeing that Principal Zhu was frightened by him.

Li Duoyu quickly said: "I'm sorry, I was scolding those comrades who have no integrity. They promised good things, but how can they change their minds just as they say?"

Principal Zhu agreed: "Yes, if they didn't agree to build a new teaching building for us, no matter what, I wouldn't support the merger."

"I was the one responsible for this incident at first, but now it's really uncomfortable. Over there in Chenjiacun, people are asking every day when a new classroom will be built. After all, it will start to get cold in a month or two. If the students If you still have classes outside, your hands and feet will probably be frozen.”

Li Duoyu asked:

“Principal Zhu, what are you going to do now?”

“That’s right, I will try my best to continue applying for that teaching building, but I don’t think the bureau will solve the problem of this teaching building for us in a short period of time.

“Director Li, can you please take the lead, mobilize donations, and help us build a few houses? Our requirements are not very high, as long as they are safe and can be protected from wind and rain.”

Li Duoyu was stunned for a moment. He originally thought that Principal Zhu wanted him to directly donate money to build a house, but unexpectedly he actually wanted to initiate a donation.

“Of course there is no problem in initiating donations, but I can’t guarantee how much you will donate.”

While the two were chatting, Zhou Xiaoying came back. She was a little surprised to see Principal Zhu here.

“Principal, why are you here?”

Zhu Kaiyun smiled awkwardly. He deliberately assigned a task today, just to distract Teacher Zhou and talk to Director Li alone.

 “I’m going to talk to Director Li about something.”

Zhou Xiaoying immediately guessed what Principal Zhu was talking about. She glanced at Li Duoyu, her expression a little solemn.

 When Zhou Xiaoying came back, she was still holding Lugan in her hand. The aggrieved little Tutu cried immediately after seeing his mother.

 “Come on, mommy.”

After Zhou Xiaoying hugged the child, she said angrily: "Why did you make him cry?"

Li Duoyu smiled evilly and said, "You can't blame me for this. He bit the tangerine peel himself."

“Then you didn’t stop him and still smiled so happily.”

Zhu Kaiyun saw that Teacher Zhou had come back and had finished what he needed to say.

“Director Li, I’m going back first. Red-skinned tangerines should be eaten as soon as possible, while black-skinned tangerines can be kept longer.”

Seeing Principal Zhu turn around and leave, Li Duoyu quickly stuffed the two packs of large dried oysters into his arms.

 “Director Li, I really don’t want it.”

Li Duoyu said seriously: "If you don't take it, I won't help you with this matter."

Zhu Kaiyun was stunned for a moment, and then took the dried oyster: "Then thank Director Li first."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. I can't decide this matter alone. I have to discuss it with my family."

 “I know, then I’ll leave first.”

Hearing this last sentence, Zhu Kaiyun felt that the two bags of fruit given out today were worth it. As long as Li Duoyu was willing to take the lead in donating money, those who engage in farming with him should also donate some amount.

 “Slow down.”

 Li Duoyu waved goodbye to Principal Zhu.

If personal grudges are put aside, Li Duoyu feels that Zhu Kaiyun is a very responsible principal.

In his previous life, after he returned from the island country, there were not many students on the island, but he still served as the principal of Dandan Island Primary School and did not change jobs to work elsewhere.

 It can be said that Zhu Kaiyun devoted his whole life to this school and education.

 Li Duoyu thought carefully.

 Speaking of which, since he made money, apart from leading everyone to get rich, he has never used his own money to do practical things for the village.

If he really only needs a few classrooms, he can definitely fund them by himself. After all, it will cost a lot of money.

But Li Duoyu felt that there was no need to be in the limelight. He would rather be called a stingy person than let people think that this is what he should do.

 In a previous life, there was an entrepreneur who had been sponsoring a scholarship for a school for more than ten years.

 But one year, there was a problem with the entrepreneur's business, but the school was still chasing him for a scholarship as usual, which made him very disappointed.

 What impressed Li Duoyu the most was a story told to him by a fisherman named Wang Kaiming in his previous life.

  In the early 1990s, he used to be the owner of a processing factory. Because of the money he made, he was invited by the organization to attend a sponsorship conference organized by a local organization.

 But since it was my first time here and I had actually made a little money, I gave him a slap in the face when I sponsored.

 He wanted to say 50,000.

Unexpectedly, the host was faster than him and shouted directly: "Mr. Wang donated five hundred thousand."

A few words put him on the spot, and because he couldn't afford that much money later, he had no choice but to donate the goods from the processing factory, which directly led to the next few years of work being in vain.

 Finally the processing plant also closed down.

 (End of this chapter)