Sisi actually had computer science in mind. At this time in China, the field of computer science was just beginning to sprout, not many people were studying it, and many had not even heard of computers.
But Sisi knew that the IT industry was the easiest way to make money. In her previous life, the vast majority of the top billionaires had made their fortunes through IT.
If her younger brother could get into the research of this field, with her knowledge of the future development of the internet, he would definitely become an outstanding IT elite.
"Sister, which major?" Donghua asked, puzzled.
"Computer science? I’ve actually heard Brother Ping’an mention it before. He said it’s a new discipline. The United States has been studying it for a longer time, and our country has just started."
Sisi didn’t expect Donghua to have heard of computers, which saved her the trouble of having to explain what they were.
"But sister, what’s the use of studying computers? And I don’t understand it at all!" Donghua didn’t understand.
"Donghua, if computers were of no use, why would the country establish this discipline? I’ve heard that young people in the United States are proud to study computer science, and our country values it highly too. I always have this feeling that in the future, computers will become something very, very important for our country, as essential to our lives as water and electricity."
Sisi simplified the relationship between computers and the Chinese people in the future, when everyone had a smartphone, just like a mini-computer, and people were seen bowing their heads, playing with their phones all day, which is used even more than water and electricity!
Donghua listened with skepticism, but Sisi didn’t say any more. It was just a suggestion. It was fine if Donghua still wanted to study electronics, which was also an excellent field.
The fish in the pond were frantically eating the grass. Looking at the size of the fish, they were quite big.
"Dad, how are you planning to sell these fish? Retail or wholesale?" Sisi asked.
"Dad hasn’t thought it through yet, but Uncle Niu said to deliver dozens of pounds of fish there every day. He also found several factory canteens for Dad, and Aunt Yulan arranged for Dad to deliver fish to the meat processing factory canteen. We need to sell several hundred pounds every day, so there’s no worry about sales. Everyone in the village is envious."
Donghua was in high spirits as he spoke; just selling fish could now earn hundreds of yuan a day. Those who used to speak ill were all jealous, especially Gao Yuzhu, who was almost sick with envy.
"That’s good." Sisi was relieved. With such a good start, Tian Manjin would be more motivated.
After feeding the grass, Donghua rode the tricycle with Sisi back to their home. When they passed by their rice field, they caught someone with a sprayer in the field applying pesticides and occasionally spraying towards the adjacent field.
Donghua’s eyes reddened. Without a second word, he stopped the tricycle and rushed over, shouting, "What are you doing?"
The person got startled by Donghua’s loud shouting, the sprayer shook, and he nearly fell. Angrily, he retorted, "What’s with the yelling, you disrespectful thing!"
The person was Gao Yuzhu. After years of being exposed to the sun and wind, his fair skin had become dark and wrinkled, and he looked several years older than his actual age.
Gao Yuzhu’s daughter, Gao Qiamei, became a high school teacher in Sui City after graduating from university. As a public servant, she made her father stand taller in the village, and it was said that the man Qiamei was dating was also a city dweller, and even from the Police Station, a family on the public payroll.
A family residing on the public grain is seen as superior by the villagers. Therefore, the embarrassment Gao Yuzhu felt for losing his accounting position and having a son-in-law who consumed cow dung was long forgotten, thanks to his eldest daughter salvaging the family’s reputation. His voice now carried with more authority.
Is it sheer coincidence for enemies to meet? When dividing the responsibilities for the fields, everyone drew lots, and Tian Manjin happened to draw the plot adjacent to Gao Yuzhu’s, making the enemies neighbors.
Donghua had already run up to Gao Yuzhu, pushing him aside to check his own field. Upon seeing the situation, his anger flared as he looked up and accused Gao Yuzhu:
"Gao Yuzhu, you’re purposely trying to poison my crabs, aren’t you? I’ve been wondering why some have been dying these days. So it was your doing! You really are vicious!"
Sisi followed closely, not understanding Donghua’s words at first. But after arriving and seeing many crabs struggling in the field, some already lethargic, she knew they were close to death.
Sisi also felt enraged; she loathed those who played dirty tricks behind others’ backs the most. If it weren’t for her and Donghua’s chance discovery today, they would still be clueless about the poor crabs’ plight.
"Which eye of yours saw me spraying poison into your field? Your crabs are sick and dying, and you want to pin the blame on me, Gao Yuzhu? Dream on!"
Gao Yuzhu adamantly denied the accusation, not intimidated by the younger generation. Even if they witnessed something, what could they do if he simply refused to admit it?
Incensed by Gao Yuzhu’s ruffian behavior, Donghua was about to lunge at him when Gao Yuzhu, startled at first, shouted: "Oh Lord, there’s no justice! The Tian boy wants to beat someone! The Tian family is bullying others by throwing their weight around!"
Watching Gao Yuzhu’s howls, Sisi noted that he was becoming shifty again, truly unrepentant to the end.
"Donghua, let’s not waste words with him. Keep an eye on him, and don’t dirty your hands for someone like him. I’ll go get Dad over here."
Sisi restrained Donghua, who was ready to hit someone. Although Gao Yuzhu deserved it, in the end, Donghua was younger, and should he actually strike, village gossips would certainly spin it against him, tarnishing Donghua’s reputation over such a worthless person.
After speaking, Sisi mounted her tricycle and headed home. Upon arrival, she found Mama cutting pigweed in the yard. Out of breath, Sisi reported, "Mama, where’s dad? Gao Yuzhu was up to no good in our field, and Donghua and I caught him. He’s now making a scene in our field, claiming that Donghua wants to beat him."
Just as Sisi finished speaking, Ai Qing’s face turned blue with anger. Although she wasn’t particularly indulgent with Sisi, she adored her two sons to the bone. Hearing that her son was being bullied, she dropped her chore, grabbed a sickle, and hurried towards the field.
Seeing Ai Qing’s furious demeanor, Sisi was taken aback, worried something drastic might happen.
At that moment, Tian Manjin, who was cleaning the pigsty in the backyard, heard the commotion and came out, coincidentally seeing Ai Qing rushing off with a sickle in hand. He asked anxiously, "What’s happened? Why is your mother armed with a knife?"
Sisi quickly recounted the events, and Man Yin’s face darkened. He snatched a carrying pole from the yard and stormed off, equally enraged.
Since when had this couple become so fierce?
Could this really end in tragedy?