Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 262: Water Flooding (Four Updates)

Yang Peimin wasn’t in the same class as them, so she wasn’t too involved.

After school, she would stay in the classroom a bit longer to finish her homework before heading home, or Li Yue would drag her to Mr. Gao’s to ask questions.

She had already confirmed the arrangements with Sister Liu at the clothing shop, just waiting for the finished products to hit the market.

Since she didn’t have much else to think about apart from her studies, she took the opportunity to start saving money.

That would be useful for her future research work.

Although Yang Peimin wasn’t very passionate about scientific theories, her practical experience, even though she didn’t know the professional terminology, impressed Gao Lingfeng. It was as if he was truly seeing her for the first time—this ordinary student in the classroom.

"Yang, where did you learn all this?" Gao Lingfeng, wearing a Zhongshan suit, sat behind his desk. Originally, his posture was very straight, but now he leaned forward slightly, his handsome face serious.

Yang Peimin blinked, somewhat confused, "I don’t know, I like fiddling with small things, maybe it’s just experience, some of it I’ve only heard from others."

Gao Lingfeng looked at her sternly, "Yang, have you heard the saying about trying to run before you can walk? That’s destined to make you fall. Only when we have a solid foundation in the basics can we afford to run..."

Yang Peimin listened, struggling to restrain a yawn. Being so grown up and still standing like a primary student while being lectured by a teacher about something that sounded like primary school content...

Li Yue was trying to hold back her laughter on the side.

At last, Gao Lingfeng seemed to have lectured enough and waved for them to go back.

Afterwards, Gao Lingfeng began to pay extra attention to Yang Peimin, which effectively meant monitoring her for any small acts of rebellion or deviation from his directions, so he could promptly correct any inappropriate ideas she had. He was especially diligent and responsible about this, so much so that it made her, his student, feel rather embarrassed by such ’attention’; she felt incredibly pressured.

Once when Li Yue called her to consult Gao Lingfeng about a problem, Yang Peimin decisively refused, "Oh, I don’t know what’s wrong with me today. I started feeling hungry during the second period, no way, I need to go get food right now. You go by yourself today."

"Weren’t you full from the meat buns you had this morning?"

"Goodbye."

"Hey!"

When Yang Peimin was heading to the canteen to get food, she ran into Liu Yilan who followed her and whispered, "Peimin, let’s sit together and chat later."

She had no idea what Liu Yilan wanted to discuss, considering they were not usually close and even had a mutual disdain for each other.

It was only when they sat down that she found out it was about Guo Caixia.

Yang PeiMin did not oppose Guo Caixia bringing her child to live in the dormitory. After all, no one else could help her, and it would be too unkind to drive her away—it might even lead to a catastrophe. She felt that even if Xiao Lian had to leave, they needed to find a win-win solution.

Liu Yilan said to her, "Don’t underestimate this issue with Guo Caixia. This could set a bad precedent. I even overheard Ge Sanni mentioning she wants to bring her son over as well. If this continues, our dormitory will turn into a kindergarten. How could we then study or read in peace? Don’t you think so?"

Yang PeiMin asked her, "So, what do you suggest?"

"This solution should be figured out by Sister Guo. After all, we can’t help her directly. Let her figure it out, see who can help her with the child. That’s her responsibility, but we must be united and resolute in our stance."

Yang PeiMin shook her head, "If there was a solution, she would have thought of it already. Isn’t that obvious? Frankly, she’s struggling herself, carrying the burden of a child while trying to focus on her studies. I think she possibly wants to find a proper place for Xiao Lian even more than I do."

"Exactly, which is why I came over for you to discuss this. Your child is in the daycare, right? That could be a viable option, letting her send the child over there." Liu Yilan smiled at Yang PeiMin.

"Alright, why don’t you bring it up with her and see how it goes?" After a lengthy discussion, it seemed they had circled back to this point. Yang PeiMin, also, didn’t want to engage in these mind games with her and began to pack her lunchbox, "I’m going to wash the dishes."

Seeing her indifferent demeanor, Liu Yilan suppressed her irritation and also stood up, following her and continued, "I understand the situation. The main issue is her family’s poverty, right? They can’t afford it. Didn’t you once help a friend with childcare? You’re not doing that anymore, are you? Maybe you could ask your friend to help again, think of a way with the daycare?"

Yang PeiMin stopped walking, looking at her as if she were an idiot. This conversation had unexpectedly shifted onto her, which was utterly far-fetched. She coldly reminded Liu Yilan, "My friend doesn’t run a daycare; you must be mistaken."

Still not giving up, Liu Yilan stepped closer, "Stop pretending. I know your situation. This whole story about helping a friend with childcare is a lie."

Yang PeiMin turned around to face her, "So what? I can’t help you with your problem."

"You’re not actually helping any so-called friend with their child. I see it’s clear you’ve become someone’s stepmother. You don’t want me to spread this around, do you?" Liu Yilan lowered her voice from behind, yet her tone was firm and smug, as if she had caught hold of someone’s weakness.

Yang PeiMin was momentarily taken aback.

Thinking she hit a nerve, Liu Yilan grew even more smug, moving beside her, "Pei Min, think of this as helping out. Helping everyone is actually helping yourself. Stopping this trend of bringing children to the dorm helps everyone. Your two stepdaughters are already in daycare, right? Sending two is as good as three. Why not speak with the director to see if they could offer a discount for three? This way, you could save some money, and even Guo Caixia could contribute some childcare fees..."

Yang PeiMin looked at her and then at her bright red coat and interrupted, "That person at the lakeside park that day was you, right?"

Liu Yilan admitted, nodding with a smile, "You guessed right. Anyway, if you don’t want your business spread around, you should help out."

Yang PeiMin: "Stop nodding your head!"

Liu Yilan frowned, "What are you trying to say? Don’t try to change the subject."

Yang PeiMin: "Keep your head still; the water inside might spill out."

Liu Yilan paused.

Yang PeiMin sighed again, "See, that’s what happens when someone’s brain has water in it."

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