Siheyuan: Walking the Path of Qin Huairu

Xu Huizhen reads newspapers every day to learn about national policies and political trends. On this day, she saw a report in the newspaper about some units carrying out literacy work.

At the Sixth Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee in 1955, the state leader said: "I think the literacy campaign should be launched. In some places, the literacy campaign has been suspended, which is not good." The literacy standards were also set at the meeting: everyone must know 1500 to 2000 words.

On March 1956, 3, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the "Decision on Eradicating Illiteracy", which pointed out that eradicating illiteracy is a great cultural revolution in my country and an extremely important political task for the country to carry out socialist construction.

The document requires that illiteracy among government officials should be eliminated within two to three years; illiteracy among factory and mining employees should be eliminated within three or five years; and illiteracy among rural and urban residents should be basically eliminated within five to seven years.

Xu Huizhen thought of the original plot, where the tavern also held a literacy class, and it was very successful. Vladimir wrote it into news and published it in Soviet newspapers. Later, it also alarmed the district head, who came to the tavern in person to guide the work, and also laid the foundation for Xu Huizhen to become the director of the neighborhood committee in the future.

She must do it. She also wants to be the head of the neighborhood committee and help the system uphold justice.

As for the teachers, she chose Cai Quanwu and Teacher Xu, and she herself was the substitute. The reason for choosing two teachers was that she was afraid that Teacher Xu would quit halfway like in the original plot, and two teachers could provide double insurance.

She first found Cai Quanwu and told him her plan, "You and Teacher Xu will be in charge of teaching. You will be in charge of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and he will be in charge of Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I will be the substitute and rest on Sundays."

Cai Quanwu: "Huizhen, you think so highly of me, can I do it?"

Xu Huizhen: "If I say you can do it, then you can do it. As long as you work hard and do a good job, maybe Manager Cao will be promoted in the future and you can become the public manager of the tavern." She painted a big picture for Cai Quanwu.

Cai Quanwu: "You are the only one who takes me seriously. Okay, as long as you trust me, I will do my best."

Xu Huizhen found Teacher Xu again. After hearing her purpose, Teacher Xu said happily, "This is a good thing. I have no problem with it. I promise to prepare the lesson well."

Xu Huizhen: "The government is now calling for literacy, and we are responding to the country's call. If you do a good job, you may also get a promotion and a raise."

Teacher Xu: "Promotion and salary increase are secondary. The main thing is that we have to support your work, Huizhen."

Xu Huizhen said with a smile: "Thank you, Teacher Xu." In fact, he knew in his heart that Teacher Xu was a person who would not do anything without benefits, and promotion and salary increase were his top concerns.

In this way, the tavern literacy class started. Hu Yingzi also participated in the literacy class. Every afternoon when the class started, she asked Han Qingqiu to help her take care of the children while he came to the class. Han Qingqiu would embroider cross stitch while playing with the children.

Teacher Xu did not disappoint Xu Huizhen's expectations. She taught very seriously and explained very vividly. The most surprising thing was Cai Quanwu. Many people did not know that Cai Quanwu only graduated from junior high school. They all thought that he was a big man, how many words could he recognize?

Unexpectedly, Cai Quanwu's lectures were no different from Teacher Xu's. Everyone looked up to him and called him Teacher Cai. In Pian'erye's words, "It was like an old lady stepping on the accelerator and shaking."

Fan Jinyou is now a cook at Sihai Restaurant. He was already angry, and now he feels mixed emotions when he sees that a man he used to look down upon is now so successful. He said sourly, "I think Cai Quanwu is just a blind cat that has caught a dead mouse. If he can do this every day, that would be his real talent."

Chen Xueru was always harsh in her words. She said, "If you are capable, why don't you do it? You claim to be educated, but you don't use it in the right way. All you do every day is to renovate this and that. You don't even know how to calculate costs, so how can you be a public company manager?"

Fan Jinyou said angrily, "Today's wine is tasteless." Then he walked away in shame.

The tavern literacy class alarmed the mayor of Xuanwu District. On that day, the neighborhood committee director came to the tavern in a hurry and said, "Huizhen, the district leaders will come to the tavern this afternoon to inspect the work of our literacy class. You must be well prepared."

Xu Huizhen said confidently, "Don't worry, Director, I will do the job. I guarantee nothing will go wrong."

Today is Thursday, and Teacher Xu is giving a lecture. As an old teacher, he stands on the podium every day, and he is not afraid even when district leaders come. So the lecture is perfect.

Xu Huizhen wrote the lyrics of "China China The bright red sun never sets" on the blackboard in advance. Now the regulars of the tavern can sing this song.

At the end of the get out of class, everyone sang together, learning words and singing at the same time. This combined entertainment and learning, greatly improving learning efficiency.

Soviet friend Vladimir also came, and Yelena took out her camera and took pictures.

The district head also praised Mr. Xu, saying that he was able to actively respond to the country's call and use his spare time to participate in literacy work outside the school. He also hinted to his secretary that he could give Mr. Xu a raise.

But there are always some people who like to make some discordant noises. Fan Jinyou sneaked in at some point and told the district head, "Teacher Xu's purpose for coming to class is not pure. He has feelings for Xu Huizhen and came here to please her."

Director Li glared at Fan Jinyou fiercely. Fan Jinyou shrank his neck, rolled his eyes, and looked disapproving.

The district chief cast an inquiring look at Teacher Xu. Teacher Xu said, "I am single and widowed now, but I have a fiancée."

Xu Huizhen said calmly, "Fan Jinyou, you need evidence to speak. Dear leaders, I have publicly stated in the tavern some time ago that I am in mourning and will not talk about marriage. Everyone can testify for me."

Niu Ye and Pian Ye all testified for Xu Huizhen. Fan Jinyou got himself into trouble and was criticized by the district chief for his low ideological awareness.

As the district chief walked out of the tavern, he said to Xu Huizhen, "This is a matter of ideological level. Literacy is not just the responsibility of schools and leaders, but also the implementation of the instructions of the Party Central Committee. If it can be raised to the level of the entire nation, initial results will be seen in three to five years. Comrade Huizhen, your tavern is doing very well."

Xu Huizhen said modestly: "It's all thanks to the leadership of the street director and the aunties from the neighborhood committee." She understands the ways of the world and believes that benefits should be shared equally.