Reborn in 1977

Chapter 240: Lesson One – Herding Sheep

Teaching Zhang Cuie to be a broadcaster was naturally to cultivate a free laborer for himself.

First, he taught her how to turn the machine on and off, how to broadcast, and how to simply use the equipment in the broadcasting station. Once she learned, she could take over Chen Fan's current job.

In fact, most production teams and even commune broadcasters across the country are only at this level. People like Chen Fan who can broadcast in Mandarin and repair radios, broadcasting machines, and record players are rare.

Of course, Chen Fan wouldn't cheat her. He would teach her everything he should, cultivating her to become a qualified broadcaster.

But by the end of the year, it was unknown whether she would choose to stay and be a production team coordinator or participate in the college entrance examination and try to fight for her destiny.

If she was willing to choose to be a broadcaster, Chen Fan could also give her this job.

If he still needed to rely on this job to make a living after a year, it would be too unambitious. It would be natural to hand over this unimportant job to Zhang Cuie, which would not only bring him closer to the Zhang family but also free him from this time-restricted job.

In the end, he would only have a nominal veterinarian position to earn work points, which would almost be equivalent to regaining his freedom. He could go wherever he wanted and do whatever else he wanted.

If Zhang Cuie chose to participate in the college entrance examination, Chen Fan would not lose anything. Instead, Zhang Cuie would work for him for free for more than half a year, and she would have to say "thank you" to him at that time.

At that time, Chen Fan could advance or retreat freely. He could continue to be a broadcaster and muddle through, or if he didn't want to do this job anymore, he could pick someone pleasing to the eye to take over as his apprentice, retrace Zhang Cuie's old path, continue to work for him for free, and then hand over the job again after a year.

As for how to choose, it was up to him.

Chen Fan's mental abacus beads were popping so fast they were almost hitting his face, but Zhang Wenliang was beaming, feeling that the Zhang family had gained a great advantage.

Whether it was repairing electrical appliances or learning to speak Mandarin to be a broadcaster, there was no such teacher in the entire commune, and even in the county, there were very few.

Even if Chen Fan didn't hand over the broadcaster's job to Zhang Cuie in the future, as long as Zhang Cuie learned how to use the broadcasting machine, how to repair these electrical appliances, and, most importantly, learned Chen Fan's skills in writing newsletters and speaking Mandarin, wouldn't she be able to find a job in so many units in Gufeng County?!

Various units were not short of middle school graduates, but they were short of technical talents who understood technology. It was only because Chen Fan had a special background that no unit came to snatch him. If he were a local, perhaps even the county would transfer him over!

Having received such a great benefit, the Zhang family members who were brought by Zhang Wenliang were naturally grateful and insisted that Zhang Cuie kowtow to him.

Even Xiao Liewen was alarmed and ran over to watch the excitement and be a witness.

This was different from teaching Zhang Cuie textbook knowledge, and even a step further than teaching students in the veterinary class. Currently, she was his only student, almost like accepting an apprentice to pass on skills, so it should be more solemn.

Faced with Zhang Cuie, who was almost kneeling down, Chen Fan grabbed her arm, looked up at her father, and firmly refused, "New era, new look, and we are doing new work, so we won't talk about the old ways."

Zhang Cuie's eyes were full of emotion. Without the elders on the side instructing her, she immediately bowed respectfully ninety degrees, "Thank you, Teacher Chen."

Team Leader Zhang grinned from ear to ear, "Hey, hey, even if we don't talk about the old ways, not kowtowing is fine, but you should still call him 'Master'."

Without saying a word, Zhang Cuie bowed again, "Master."

Chen Fan didn't care whether she called him 'Master' or 'Sifu'. He immediately took her to the broadcasting room.

The other members of the Zhang family wanted to follow to watch, but Team Leader Zhang waved them away, "What? You still want to steal the teacher's skills? Even if I teach you, can you learn it?"

The group stopped reluctantly.

Zhang Juemin, the eldest of the Zhang family who was working as a barefoot doctor, grabbed Zhang Wenliang's arm and asked in a low voice, "Third Tiger, when Xiaoe learns it, will she be qualified to take apprentices?"

Zhang Wenliang scratched the back of his head and turned to look at Zhang Changjiang, "Uncle, what do you think?"

Zhang Changjiang naturally understood their meaning and couldn't help but be a little tempted, but he was too embarrassed to say it, so he looked at Xiao Liewen.

Before he could speak, Xiao Liewen sneered, "You guys, think about the things that Little Chen has done. When has he ever been secretive? Whether it's teaching veterinary medicine or your Xiaoe asking him for knowledge, which time hasn't he taught wholeheartedly?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at Zhang Changjiang, "I'm too lazy to talk about you."

Zhang Changjiang smiled cheekily, "Isn't the old rule that only after the apprentice leaves the master can he take his own apprentices?"

Xiao Liewen took a puff of smoke and said softly with his head held high, "If you ask me, it's too early to say these things now. Not to mention anything else, just take Mandarin. The broadcasters on the radio speak it every day, can you learn it?"

Everyone present shook their heads together.

Hearing was one thing, but speaking was another. No matter how much they liked listening to the radio, as soon as they opened their mouths, it was definitely pure Gufeng County dialect, the kind that would never deviate.

Xiao Liewen hummed twice, "That's it, so don't think it's just speaking. I estimate that your Xiaoe will have a hard time. When she learns to speak, and then learns to broadcast and repair machines, one by one, learn all the skills, and then say hello to Little Chen, will Little Chen disagree with her teaching the skills to other people in the team?"

The Zhang family nodded one after another, deeply agreeing.

…

Chen Fan took Zhang Cuie to the broadcasting station, briefly introduced the functions of the machines, and said, "I'll give you a task."

Zhang Cuie looked at him with firm eyes, "Master, tell me."

Chen Fan pointed to the power switch of the broadcasting machine, "After the nine o'clock broadcast ends, you turn off the machine."

Zhang Cuie was immediately panicked, "Ah?"

Chen Fan looked at her and smiled, "What 'ah'? You are the audacious Zhang Cuie, are you afraid of even this little thing?"

Zhang Cuie looked at him in a panic, then looked at the broadcasting machine, almost crying, "But, but, what if I accidentally break it?"

Chen Fan smiled, "It's just turning off the machine, what's there to be afraid of breaking."

After a pause, he said again, "As long as you do as I say, I will be responsible if there is a problem."

He saw that Zhang Cuie was still a little hesitant and continued, "If you don't even dare to turn the machine on and off, how will you learn to open the cover and repair it in the future? How will you be a broadcaster?"

When Zhang Cuie heard this, she gently bit her lip, nodded vigorously, "Okay, I will definitely complete the task."

"Yes, not bad."

Chen Fan nodded with satisfaction, then pulled out a book from the corner of the table and handed it to Zhang Cuie, "When the broadcast is playing, don't be idle, memorize the texts inside."

Zhang Cuie took it and immediately looked puzzled, "Elementary school textbook?"

Chen Fan nodded and said seriously, "Don't look down on elementary school textbooks. If you don't look at the pinyin, can you accurately read the text aloud in standard pronunciation?"

Zhang Cuie's face turned slightly red, then she raised her head and nodded vigorously, "I understand, Old… Master, I will definitely work hard."

The corner of Chen Fan's eye twitched slightly. Old Master was fine as long as she listened carefully and did her job well.

After arranging Zhang Cuie, Chen Fan picked up his equipment and went downstairs.

When he arrived at the front yard, the Zhang family was still there.

Seeing Chen Fan come out, Zhang Changjiang was stunned and asked in confusion, "Why did you come down?"

Chen Fan pointed to the backyard and said理直气壮righteously, "Today is the first lesson. I taught Xiaoe how to turn the machine on and off, and I also taught her to read Mandarin. She is studying now. When the broadcast ends, she can directly turn off the machine. So, I won't be back later. If there is anything, you can call Team Leader Yang and let him tell me."

Zhang Changjiang smacked his lips, his face rather strange, always feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't say it.

How could anyone give the apprentice the task of herding sheep on the first day?

Chen Fan thought he was worried, so he smiled and said, "What kind of person is Xiaoe? Don't you know? She is such a smart child. She can definitely do this little thing well. You have to have some confidence in her."

There were seven or eight people standing in this circle, all smiling呵呵on their faces, but drumming in their hearts.

We are definitely relieved about Xiaoe, but as for you, I'm afraid we can't be relieved?!

Xiao Liewen spat out a mouthful of smoke, looked at Chen Fan and asked in a low voice, "What if the broadcasting machine breaks down?"

Chen Fan, "Simple, just unplug the plug. I will come back to deal with it when I hear the noise."

Xiao Liewen touched his head, looked at Zhang Changjiang, and couldn't say anything.

Then, under the strange gazes of everyone, Chen Fan pulled Zhang Wenliang, who was feeling uneasy, onto the horse and rode away.