I am the college student who was laughed at by the villagers

Article/A Girl

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"What's the use of going to college? You can't earn more than others who learn crafts!" I was there that day Basking in the sun in my own yard, looking at the vegetables my mother grew in front of me, I remembered what I heard my neighbor say two years ago.

I am talking about me. I heard this sentence in the same yard two years ago, and I have never forgotten it since then. I became the villagers’ favorite person before tea and after dinner. The topic is in this small village.

I am one of the few college students. When the admission notice came out, I was admitted to an ordinary second-tier college. It may not be considered a big deal outside, but in our village, I am already a top student. It's amazing.

There are very few college students in our small place. The boys basically did not go to school after junior high school. They learned a trade under the arrangement of their parents and then went out to make money. With persistence, I went to high school.

My family is not rich, just enough to provide food and clothing. Under these conditions, my dad still insists on sending me to study. When other children have learned crafts to make money, I am still taking I am studying in my third year of high school with my parents’ living expenses.

I was not a very smart kid. I worked hard in my senior year of high school. In order not to disappoint my parents, I finally got admitted to a university that wasn’t too bad. I remember that day I learned that I had passed the exam. University.

My dad laughed so hard that he couldn’t stop laughing. My mom told me that it was the happiest she had ever seen my dad since I was born. That day my dad asked my mom to stew the duck raised at home. Give it to me.

Seeing my parents’ happy faces, I finally relaxed. Very few people in the village go to high school. For a small place like ours, studying is a big investment with a small return. Get up early and go out to make money, no one wants to choose the former.

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My dad was the one who chose the former and insisted on sending me there. Maybe he insisted on letting me go to school after suffering the hardship of not studying. He didn't want me to follow his path again, but fortunately I lived up to his persistence.

According to the custom in the village, getting admitted to college is considered a big event in the family. A banquet is held and one representative of each household in the village is invited to eat. My father used part of his savings and left the other part for me to pay for my tuition.

The day when the banquet was held was the most lively scene at home since I was born. My parents were busy all day long, with smiles on their faces, entertaining guests, and the villagers also praised him, " I gave birth to a smart son who will prosper and enjoy great blessings in the future.”

My dad answered modestly, “I’d like to lend you some good advice” and drank the wine in his hand. It was obvious that my dad was speaking from the bottom of his heart. The day passed quickly, and everyone in the village knew that a college student was born in Lao Li's family.

Before I went to college, I helped my parents with farm work at home. After I went out, I rarely got to go home. My parents said that when I go to college, I make more phone calls and come back less often, which saves money. Pay some travel expenses for your own use.

I suddenly realized that I would probably have very little time with my parents in the future. This was also the first time I traveled far away from my parents. During that time, I cherished the time I spent with my parents very much. Try to do as much as you can for them.

The summer vacation was spent doing farm work, and the school day came soon. My father and I walked out of the village with big and small bags. I waved to my mother and told her not to give them away. My dad took me to the train station.

Before leaving, he took out the messy banknotes from his pocket and stuffed them into my hand, "Over there, take good care of yourself. If you want to eat, buy it. Don't save it. Your parents are not with you. I can’t buy it for you.”

When I heard this, I held back tears. I had never said anything touching since I was a child. I didn’t say a word, and I didn’t know what to say. Let’s go. When I was walking, I turned around and looked at my dad, who was far away from me, his body that was weighed down by farm work.

I still couldn't help but shed tears that day. As the train drove, I arrived at a new school. As soon as I arrived at the school, I called my parents to report that they were safe and hung up the phone. My college life began.

In college life, I never went home except for winter and summer vacations. My time in college was very fulfilling, either studying or working part-time. Every time before going home, I had to give my parents the money I had saved. When buying something, I know that if I don’t buy it, they will never be able to buy it for themselves.

The four years of college passed quickly. During these four years, I tried my best not to spend any money from my parents. After all, my younger sister was still studying at home and needed money. My dad asked me about my preparations for graduation. what?

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It is said that graduation is equivalent to unemployment, and I am a graduate with no background. I told my dad that I would work in the city where I studied in college and look for a job. It is really as difficult as what is said on TV. I have a lot of diplomas and it is very difficult to find a job.

Later, after many days of running around, I finally found a job with a basic salary of 2,800 yuan, including room and board. It barely makes enough for me at work. I joined a company that had just gone public and the salary was low, so that was all I could do for the time being.

When I went home during the Chinese New Year, my neighbors came to visit and asked me how I was doing after graduation. Later, when they learned that my salary was very small, it was not as good as when they were studying crafts outside and the business was good, so they didn’t say anything. I know they were surprised too.

This is the case in the village. If one person knows it, everyone in the village will know it. That day I heard my neighbor say to others, "What's the use of going to college? Those who haven't learned a craft will earn more." To be honest. , I'm so sad.

After hearing that sentence, I was naturally in a bad mood. When I went for a walk, I felt like the whole village was laughing at me. Not long after, I came home again, and my dad seemed to see that I was unhappy. "It's nothing. It was like this in the beginning. You are still young. Who said studying in college is useless."

My dad said while sorting out his things. At this time, I was suddenly full of strength. It turns out that when others don't understand you, your parents will always stand by your side and give you strength. "It's okay, I'm okay, I'm still young. I'll prove it."

Because I was more interested in English, I taught myself English after working, saved money and even signed up for an English class. After one year, my English communication was no problem and I got the corresponding certificate.

By chance, a friend of mine learned that I was good at English translation and introduced me to a job as a translator. Let me try it. The salary was very high. I considered it for a few days. Quit your job.

I started my translation job. It was a bit difficult at first, but gradually I became familiar with communicating in English and translating fluently. I am very satisfied with this job, and my monthly salary is over 10,000 yuan. Get your first paycheck.

I bought a lot of things for my family and gave part of the money to my parents. That was when I felt most accomplished, and my life is getting better and better now.

"Binzi, you are back. I heard that you are very good at English. Please teach my granddaughter when you have time." I saw that the neighbor's aunt always reminded me because of her words. Be diligent.

"When I have time, I will teach your granddaughter." I smiled. "Come when you have time," the aunt said, taking the vegetables and returning to the house.

The most important thing when people face difficulties or difficulties is their will. You have to keep telling yourself that you are the best, you have to train, and you have to learn things. You just have a chance to prove yourself.

In fact, it is not difficult at all to endure those hard days, because I know it will get better. What's more, my parents have always been my strong support.

Yes, I am the college student who was once laughed at by the villagers as useless.

(I am a particle, a particle in the vast sea of ??people.)