Xiao Si said, "Grandma, don't worry, they won't go unsold. Leave this to me."
With Su Xiao Si speaking up, Grandma Su felt reassured.
No matter how unimpressive Grandma Su usually found Su Xiao Si, she had to admit that her grandson possessed an extraordinary talent for making money.
If he thought he could make money, he certainly would.
"When we go back on the seventh, Xiao Si will accompany us. He'll meet with the village secretary and explain your plan properly," Qi Liangying said readily.
Xiao Si was her son, and if he could do something for the villagers, she, as his mother, would be immensely proud.
Su Xiao Si hadn't expected his mother to suggest he return to the village so directly.
However, it would be good to go back.
As long as his grandparents and parents were happy, going back and helping the villagers earn some money would be his contribution to his hometown.
"Alright, Mom. I'll go then and see what else we can do besides making hair accessories."
Su Xiao Si readily agreed.
Grandpa Su, Grandma Su, and the others couldn't help but show relieved smiles.
The children had grown up and knew how to give back to their hometown.
Their Su family could be considered to have brought honor to their ancestors.
Meanwhile, back in the Du family's west wing, Li Jianhong, Qian Xiaobei, and Qi Xiaofang sat on the kang, doing needlework.
Recalling the news they had heard about the country's urgent need for foreign language talents, they engaged in a deep discussion about future development.
"We can earn money by doing needlework now, but if we choose to study a foreign language, will it delay our earning?" Qi Xiaofang said frankly.
She ate a lot, and her monthly allowance had to be carefully budgeted to cover her food. If it weren't for other students occasionally treating her, she wouldn't have had any meat.
Now that she could earn money through needlework, it was different. Her needlework was good, and she could earn quite a bit.
"However, earning money through needlework isn't a long-term solution," Li Jianhong said hesitantly.
To truly earn money, one needed culture and skills.
Making hair accessories could bring in a little money for a short period, but in the long run, it wasn't a good way to make money.
"Once we graduate and get our salaries, why would we worry about not having money?"
Qi Xiaofang believed that with her academic performance, she would at least be able to get a job in a government unit back in her hometown, where she would always have enough to eat.
Li Jianhong glared at her and said, "No ambition."
Qi Xiaofang chuckled, unoffended.
Qian Xiaobei said, "I think Jianhong is right. We can't give up on improving ourselves for the sake of small, immediate gains."
Hearing both her classmates agree on studying, Qi Xiaofang hesitated, "How about we make time to study a foreign language?"
All three girls wanted to earn money and learn a foreign language.
However, time was a real issue.
"Our coursework is already heavy. Adding a foreign language, can we manage? I think foreign languages are very difficult to learn."
Li Jianhong felt a sense of dread towards learning foreign languages.
Qi Xiaofang thought for a moment and said, "We can wake up earlier and sleep later. It's just about enduring hardship, what's the big deal?"
"Look at Xiao Tian. She's already so outstanding, and her family conditions are excellent. Yet, she can still study diligently. Why can't we?"
Qi Xiaofang's words made the other two girls fall silent. Yes, they had all witnessed Xiao Tian's efforts.
Even without attending classes, she could still rank first. No one knew how much effort and hard work she put in behind the scenes.
"Actually, it's not impossible to balance. We can do needlework while reciting English words. I think it's feasible," Qian Xiaobei said after much thought.
She felt that English was also a language used for speaking, and doing needlework while speaking seemed perfectly fine.
The other two girls found this to be true.
From now on, they would recite English words for half an hour every morning, and in the evenings, while doing needlework, they would review and recite them aloud.
"You're right. Only those who endure the bitter hardship can achieve greatness," Li Jianhong no longer hesitated.
The next day, they found Su Xiao Tian and asked her to help them learn foreign languages.
Su Xiao Tian was truly surprised. Why did all her roommates suddenly want to learn foreign languages?
It seemed they hadn't had this idea before.
"Why do you all want to learn foreign languages?"
"Didn't the leaders say yesterday that the country is in urgent need of talents in this field? We thought that if we could learn a foreign language, we would have a place to stand in the future."
"Xiao Tian, you know, we all come from rural areas. It won't be easy to stay in a good unit in the future. But if we have an extra skill, it will be different."
Su Xiao Tian pondered for a moment. It was indeed true.
Now, and for the next twenty years, those who understood foreign languages would be highly valued.
And the job assignments for university students nowadays were very likely to be back in their original places of residence.
It was certain that her roommates would secure good jobs in the future, but returning to their hometowns was almost a foregone conclusion.
Unless they were outstanding enough to attract the attention of others.
For instance, the Su brothers had already achieved success in their respective fields and would not need to return to their hometowns in the future.
However, their major was Chinese Language and Literature. While it would lead to good job prospects in the long run, achieving outstanding success would not be easy.
If the three of them learned foreign languages, they might not have to return to their hometowns in the future, and working in Beijing might not be impossible.
"What you're thinking is reasonable. Having more skills never hurts. Learning another foreign language will indeed benefit you in the future," Su Xiao Tian greatly admired those who loved to learn.
After all, by motivating those around her to learn, Su Xiao Tian could also earn points.
If she succeeded in getting her three roommates to learn foreign languages this time, she would definitely earn a large sum of points.
What a great profit!
Thinking of points, Su Xiao Tian's eyes were filled with joy.
Her three classmates were unaware of Su Xiao Tian's thoughts, only believing that Su Xiao Tian was happy for their diligent efforts to study.
The three girls also smiled happily.
"We don't have any foundation. Fortunately, English wasn't the only subject tested when we took the college entrance exam. Otherwise, we might not have even gotten into university," Li Jianhong said sheepishly.
"It's alright. As long as you're willing to work hard, there's nothing you can't learn," Su Xiao Tian encouraged her classmates with a smile.
"We'll count on you from now on," Qian Xiaobei said, holding Su Xiao Tian's hand. Su Dan Novel Network
"This is possible. I'll start by teaching you the English alphabet today."
For the sake of points, and to ensure her dearest classmates had a good future, Su Xiao Tian readily agreed.
The three of them were overjoyed and quickly thanked Su Xiao Tian.
"But I am a strict teacher. If you study in your spare time, you will need to put in more effort!"
Their foundation was too weak, and Su Xiao Tian wasn't sure if they had a talent for languages, so she planned to be strict with them.