Morning Glow
朝霞
After school, Xinhua Primary School was quiet until Principal Lin Zheng heard arguing between fifth-graders Hua Xiaochuan and Fang Mingzhu. Fang was supervising Hua, who was late, as he did chores. Hua’s friend Zhang Chen wanted to help, but Fang refused, causing an argument. Principal Lin believed labour as punishment was ineffective and should be replaced with work-study programs, as instructed by the municipal party committee. He assigned Hong Dawei to lead the program, but Teacher Jiang opposed it, emphasising classroom education. Despite initial resistance, students participated in tire-moving labour, training teachers, parents, and students. Three students took sick leave, fueling Teacher Jiang’s objections. Principal Lin and the academic director found some parents were overly indulgent. Secretary Liu commended their efforts and encouraged them to continue.
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Zhongyin Ye
as Teacher Jiang
Lin Na
as students' parents
Pang Xueqin
as Zhen Lin
Li Wancheng
as Teacher A
Ren Yi
as Railroad worker
Ying Wang
as Haiyan Liu
Fengxia Du
Zhang Guilan
as Ying Meng
Li Xida
as Dawei Hong
Na Meng
as Grandma Fang
Wang Jingfang
as Father of Fu Jin
Juguang Zhang
as Master Zhang
Chunying Wang
as students' parents
Wang Yansheng
as Secretary Liu
Li Xiaogong
as students' parents
Nanlin Liu
as Mingmin Fang
