After returning from the busy farming vacation, the results of the mid-term exam were announced. Without the help of his second brother, Li Wei still maintained a mid-level standard by relying on his own efforts.
Teacher Song was pleased with her change and called her to talk alone.
"Recently, I have seen that you are quite steady and have made a lot of progress. I hope you can continue to do so. And if you want to take the high school entrance examination, your grades may not be enough. You will be in the third grade of junior high school next semester, so you will have to work harder."
Li Wei lowered his head and said, "I will not let down Teacher Song's expectations, and I will definitely work hard."
Teacher Song added: "The last issue of the blackboard newspaper competition came out. Although our class only got second place, I am still very satisfied. This is all your credit. I also want to encourage you. By the way, you can write well." Yes, there is a competition you can try to sign up for.”
Teacher Song took out a well-folded newspaper from the drawer. Teacher Song found a small announcement and pointed it out to Li Wei.
Li Wei looked over and saw an announcement for a children's calligraphy and painting competition. She looked at it carefully, and her eyes gradually brightened. She might be mediocre in other skills, but she could still excel in calligraphy and painting.
"Would you like to sign up and give it a try?"
Li smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Teacher Song, for letting me know. I'll give it a try."
Teacher Song gave Li Wei the newspaper with the announcement and asked her to figure out the competition rules and registration methods.
Li Wei saw a line of small words indicating a registration fee. Speaking of money, she didn't have much to spend. She frowned slightly and asked, "Teacher Song, how much is the registration fee?"
"Maybe fifty, maybe a hundred, it's not much. The organizer collects it, but our school doesn't get involved."
This amount of money is still a lot for Li Wei. She can't afford it. The stingy Liu Chunzhi will give her the registration fee. In addition, she needs to buy some paper, pens, paints, ink, etc. It's all money.
Li Wei folded the newspaper and took it home, helping to light the fire and cook. After the meal, she did her homework. However, because of her worries, she couldn't write the homework. She was choosing a suitable moment to speak to Li Minghua and his wife.
After thinking about it for a day, Li Wei didn't say anything.
After school the next afternoon, Li Wei went home early. There were a lot of things at home these days, so she took the initiative to help handle the housework properly. By the time Liu Chunzhi and the others came back from work, Li Wei had already prepared a steaming meal.
Seeing Li Wei's diligence, Liu Chunzhi praised Li Wei a few words: "Wei Wei did a good job today. Don't let me tell you. You have done everything you need to do." Li Minghua saw his daughter's thoughts at a glance, and asked while smoking: "Tell me. , what’s the matter. "
Li Wei thought to herself that this man was really powerful, so she took out the treasured newspaper. Liu Chunzhi was illiterate, so Li Minghua took the newspaper and took a look at it. His brows furrowed more and more. Although his education level is not high, he can still recognize the basic words, and he can understand the small announcement above.
"You... want to participate in the competition?"
Li Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This matter should not be that difficult from the beginning. She nodded firmly and said: "Teacher Song said to let me give it a try."
"With your level, can you do it?" In Li Minghua's opinion, Jianbo was a natural at reading, good at various examinations, and had never lost in various competitions, but this daughter... He thought she was joking.
"What kind of competition is this?" Liu Chunzhi had mended the tattered sleeves and bit off the threads.
Li Wei hurriedly said: "It's a calligraphy and painting competition, I want to participate."
"Calligraphy and painting..." Liu Chunzhi thought this word was new and didn't quite understand it for a moment. Li Wei hurriedly explained: "It's a competition for writing and painting."
"Writing?" Liu Chunzhi thought of Li Wei's writing of Spring Festival couplets and sold them, and nodded: "If your calligraphy can be sold, you should be able to compete with others. Okay, go ahead."
Why do you agree so easily? Li Wei was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Thank you mom for making it happen."
"Come on, let me be more responsible." Liu Chunzhi made the decision for Li Wei. Li Minghua suddenly saw the small print clearly and asked hurriedly: "Is there still a registration fee?"
Li Wei had a premonition that something was not going well, so he had to bite the bullet and say yes.
"I still need money, how much is the registration fee?" Liu Chunzhi takes money very seriously.
"Teacher Song said maybe fifty, maybe a hundred."
Li Minghua hurriedly said: "You can still try the free ones, but forget about the ones that cost money."
Forget it... She had clearly agreed just now, but her expression changed before she even turned around. Li Wei didn't want to give up so early. She still wanted to fight for it again, and hurriedly said, "It's a rare opportunity. I want to try it."
"What are you trying to do? These things are useless. It is better to study hard. You will graduate from junior high school in another year, so don't bother with those useless things." Li Minghua disagreed. In his opinion, they were just useless things. , since it is useless, you cannot spend money randomly.
Liu Chunzhi didn't say anything. She supported Li Minghua.
Li Wei took the newspaper back with some frustration, why was he so frustrated this day.
Li Wei returned to her room with the newspaper. She read the announcement several times. She clearly wanted to go, but now she was at a loss.
Li Wei found the small box where he kept the money again and counted the money inside. No matter how careful he was, it was not enough. Is there really no other way
She thought of borrowing money and asked who could borrow it? Wang Yulan might be able to help her, but Wang Yulan is poorer than her family, so what kind of money can Wang Yulan save? Li Xia is a person who can only get in and out, so naturally she can't compare to her. Even among the classmates in the class, there is no suitable person. Ask the teacher? She couldn't open this mouth.
The last thing Li Wei could think of was her eldest brother Li Jianping, but could he help her pay the money
Li Wei felt a little unhappy after spending the whole night and had to continue studying the next day.
When getting up early to make breakfast, Liu Chunzhi said to Li Wei again: "Don't think about useless things, and read your book with peace of mind. You should also know who our family is. We don't have that much spare money."
"I know." Li Wei's eyes were filled with tears.
She was once the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's Mansion, and she had no money every month. The family's food and drink expenses were never less than hers, let alone the fact that she finally became the Queen Mother and had a salary of 5,000 taels a year. Now I am not happy because of a small registration fee. I used to be born with blessings and never know how blessed I am.
Li Wei spent two days listlessly. When Teacher Song asked her if she wanted to participate, Li Wei said without energy: "I won't participate. My family said this is useless and there is no need to spend money."
Teacher Song thought that he still had no money to make trouble. He said: "I remember that the organizer's phone number was left on it. How about you call and ask about the specific charges and then make a decision?"
Yes, she can call and ask. Why didn't I think of this before? Li Wei nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll ask later."
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