Chen Simei secretly clenched her fists. She had obviously been selected, what if she was dismissed again at this time?
What should she do?
She was anxious and flustered all at once, and missed Chen Zhaozhao very much. It would be nice if Chen Zhaozhao was here.
She definitely knows what to do.
But she's not here, so she can only rely on herself.
She tried to calm down and watched Team Leader Wang and the other three return to their positions.
Director Zhang pondered and said, "According to the regulations above, rural people cannot be selected to join the art troupe."
He said and looked at Chen Simei with regret.
"Comrade Chen Simei, it's a pity that you are excellent, but we can't choose you because we didn't think carefully about it just now. I hope you can shine elsewhere. I hope you can understand our decision."
"I don't understand." Chen Simei stood up and said loudly: "If there are regulations above, why was there no explanation when registering?
Since there is no explanation when registering, rural people can choose to join the cultural troupe.
Moreover, you have just elected me, and she objects, so you are going to replace me?
Although I am from a rural area, I am much stronger than her.
Big leaders used to be proud of rural people. Why do you discriminate against rural people now? You can't bully me like this."
Saying these words in front of so many people and leaders, Chen Simei was so nervous that her whole body trembled and her voice trembled.
She was actually a little timid inside, but thinking about Chen Zhaozhao's encouragement and explanation, she tried to be fierce and fight for herself.
However, her trembling seemed to others to be too angry. After all, this was an absolutely rare opportunity for rural people to change their destiny.
Director Zhang didn't want to talk anymore and looked at Team Leader Wang.
Team leader Wang looked at her coldly and said solemnly: "Rural people should have the consciousness of rural people. The county cultural troupe has never had any rural people since its founding, so there are no clearly written regulations.
But this is an unwritten rule. Rural people should cultivate good land and keep their responsibilities."
Chen Simei quickly recalled what Chen Zhaozhao said to her, and looked at Team Leader Wang without showing any signs of weakness.
“Since the county cultural troupe was founded, there have been no rural people. That’s because no rural people have the ability to sing and dance.
Even if there were, I would not dare to sign up for an art troupe, for fear of encountering such unfair treatment.
But it doesn’t mean that rural people can’t work in the cultural troupe. They all rely on their ability to make a living. Who said rural people must farm the land.
Then the educated young people in the city are still required to go to the countryside. Is it not their duty for the young people in the city to go to the countryside?"
Team Leader Wang didn't expect this rural girl to be so good at talking. She smiled coldly in her heart and didn't bother to talk any more.
"We have the final say whether the art troupe will accept you or not. Rural people just don't meet the standards. If we say no, we won't accept you. No matter how much you say, it's useless."
Chen Simei clenched her fists in anger. She was already prepared to lose.
It would have been okay if she had not been chosen in the first place, but after the results were announced, she was replaced by someone else. How could she be willing to accept it?
But if they just don’t want it, what can she do?
"Bang!"
The door to the training room was pushed open forcefully.
Everyone looked over and saw an elegant middle-aged woman walking in with a stern face.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the person who was thoughtfully watching Chen Zhaozhao and Chen Simei leave in the courtyard on the day of registration.
Many people were excited when they saw the visitor, especially Meng Meng, who gave Liao Juanjuan a comforting look.
Liao Juanjuan immediately smiled and glanced at Chen Simei with a proud and cold look.
"Teacher Zheng, why are you here?" Director Zhang greeted the visitor politely.
Zheng Ruohe nodded to Director Zhang, glanced at Chen Simei, and then looked coldly at Team Leader Wang.
"Who says rural people can't join art troupes? What are the unwritten rules? If there are no such rules, there just aren't any.
The results have been announced and revised. Is the selection of this art troupe child's play?
The art troupe recruits people based on their strength, but when did they also look at their background? What happened to the rural people? Whose ancestors were not from the countryside?"
Team leader Wang blushed at Zheng Ruohe's words. She gritted her teeth secretly, "Juanjuan is your student."
"In the selection of the cultural troupe, whether you can be selected depends on your ability." Zheng Ruohe's face became darker.
"Otherwise, why did you decide on Chen Simei first? Juanjuan's skills are not as good as others, so she can only practice hard and come back next time."
Liao Juanjuan froze there, tears streaming down her face.
She originally thought that Zheng Ruohe was here to help her speak, but who knew that he wasn't?
Meng Meng next to her was also confused. She couldn't understand that her mother would actually speak for a rural outsider?
Juanjuan is her mother's student and she is also a good sister. How can she help outsiders?
She was very sad and angry, and she was particularly annoyed by Chen Simei.
"Teacher Zheng, don't be angry, it's our negligence in our work." Director Zhang said quickly.
"The results have been announced. All those selected will go to the personnel office to register after lunch and will officially start work tomorrow."
Zheng Ruohe is not only the singing and dancing teacher of the art troupe, but also the deputy leader of the art troupe, so she has a high say.
"Woo~" Liao Juanjuan covered her face and ran out crying, Meng Meng hurried to chase her.
When passing by Zheng Ruohe, he glanced at her dissatisfiedly.
Zheng Ruohe frowned in displeasure and disappointment, glanced at Chen Simei encouragingly and left.
Others also walked out one after another, and Team Leader Wang even glanced at Chen Simei before leaving.
Chen Simei pursed her lips. After what happened, the joy of being chosen was gone.
She doesn't even know whether to join the art troupe.
"Simei, you have offended Team Leader Wang, I'm afraid things will be difficult in the future." A girl hesitated for a long time and came to Chen Simei.
Chen Simei looked over and remembered that this girl was named Jiang Ting.
"Hey~" Chen Simei sighed, "You can't blame me."
"Also, Meng Meng and Liao Juanjuan have a very good relationship. Teacher Zheng is Meng Meng's mother. Anyway, you should be mentally prepared."
"Is that so~" Chen Simei frowned, "Why are you telling me this?"
"I just think you're pretty awesome, and I don't want you to be caught off guard and have no idea what's going on if there's a problem."
"Thank you."
"It's okay, I can only tell you this, I can't help you with anything.
After all, I have no identity or background and I am afraid of offending others." After Jiang Ting said this, she distanced herself from Chen Simei and whispered: "I'm leaving first."
Chen Simei nodded and walked out thoughtfully.
Chen Zhaozhao saw Chen Simei's expression and went to greet her, "Didn't you choose?"
Chen Simei shook her head. Seeing that there were many people around, she took Chen Zhaozhao's arm and walked towards the street. She didn't say until she was far away from the art troupe: "I have chosen, but..."
She explained the situation she encountered in detail, and finally sighed heavily.
"I don't know what to do now. I like to sing and dance on stage and am eager to join a cultural troupe.
But if you join and are targeted, life will definitely be difficult.
Zhaozhao, what do you think I should do now? Should I join or forget it?"