The news that Li Zhiqing had visited the Chen family spread throughout the collective farm by morning. Everyone knew that the Chen's child, Guibao, was born intelligent. At such a tender age, Guibao learned spelling and arithmetic with ease, even earning praise from the cultured Li Zhiqing.
"Madam Chen, we now know. Guibao is so smart!"
"Indeed, he looks so intelligent!"
"How come Madame Chen is so blessed to have a treasure like Guibao!"
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The people working in the fields were all singing praises. They felt that the Chen Family's luck was really on the up and up, what with building a brick house and receiving commendation from a teacher.
Ma Xiulian was beaming, while Chen Dazhu maintained an impassive face, yet their pace of work sped up, gaining momentum.
Guibao was indeed a lucky star sent by Heaven!