Since receiving the letter from his father, Lu Shurui has made a detailed review plan, hoping to do everything possible to ensure success.

Yu Yin also realized her shortcomings, especially in politics, where she had a lot of information gaps.

Wang Wenye and his group also arrived. Their families had received some information and were instructed to prepare in advance.

"You all know the news?" Seeing Wang Wenye and the others coming over with books, Lu Shurui knew that they had also received the news.

"I know, Brother Lu, that's why I'm asking for help!" Qian Weiguo said with a grin, referring to himself as the worst student.

"We also received the letter yesterday, and we're thinking of putting together a review plan and studying systematically. Opportunities don't wait for anyone; we've waited too long." Lu Shurui thought about how much time he had wasted since graduating from high school, and he didn't want to wait any longer.

This is also why he kept an eye on Yu Yin's studies; they had to take the exam together, as one person couldn't take care of four children.

"We know, Brother Lu. Our family is also looking for information. We'll start with the basics and wait for your plan. Thank you for your hard work!" Wang Wenye and the others are not young anymore.

This matter needs to be kept confidential; it's not something that can be widely publicized. Whether others believe it or not is another matter, and there's no word yet on when things will be restored.

Yu Yin couldn't say that she knew the college entrance examination would be reinstated this year; she had to keep a low profile.

Yu Yin quietly asked A Xiang, who had just given birth to her third child, a daughter.

“Yu Yin, I’m not like you. Your Lu Shurui can help you with most of the housework, but my Yang Shu’s job means he can’t take care of the family much. What will happen to the children if I go to school?” A Xiang also knows that if the college entrance examination is reinstated, the value of a college degree will be extremely high.

But she had no choice; both sets of parents were too old to help them. Besides, she had other siblings who were worse off than them and needed help even more.

Yu Yin told them not to spread the word, and then left Ah Xiang's house.

This is unavoidable. Married women tend to prioritize their children and husbands over themselves when considering issues. This is a habit that has existed for thousands of years and cannot be changed overnight.

Back home, Yu Yin seized the time to read; she didn't have much time to waste. This time, they were going to travel together.

Lu Shurui and the others quietly reviewed their lessons, racing against time. They entrusted their children to Sister Yixian next door to take care of them and went to their house to play.

Su Yixian did not take the college entrance examination; she was among the last graduating class of college students before the college entrance examination was abolished.

Chu Jianguo doesn't need to take the exam. He can just be transferred back to the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau. He's capable and experienced; all he needs to do is further his studies.

The couple took on the responsibility of caring for the children. Fortunately, the children were all quite sensible. After school and dinner, they would play games together without disturbing their parents. Even the youngest, Kuai Kuai and Man Man, knew that their mother had some things to do and should not be disturbed.

Yu Yin hoped that time would pass quickly so that the exam could be finished soon, and she wouldn't have to worry about it, nor would she want her child to be anxious.

Yu Yin doesn't remember the exact time, only that the news was announced in October and the exam was in December, with different dates for each province.

The news came out of nowhere. I was calculating my salary when the announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination came over the loudspeaker. I didn't pay attention at first, but after listening carefully, I heard the announcement say: "All workers, farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside or returned to their hometowns, demobilized soldiers, cadres, and recent high school graduates who meet the enrollment requirements may voluntarily apply..."

Yu Yin glanced at the calendar; the date was October 21, 1977, a historic day.

This ended the practice of "selecting students from workers and farmers with practical experience" in college admissions.

After the resumption of the college entrance examination, the conditions became:

1. Educated youth who went to the countryside or returned to their hometowns, as well as recent high school graduates, are all eligible to apply;

2. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass the university entrance examination.

3. Political vetting should primarily focus on the individual's performance, abandoning the sole reliance on "class background";

4. Candidates will be selected based on a comprehensive assessment of their moral character, intelligence, and physical fitness, with the best candidates being

At that moment, Yu Yin heard cheers outside. After a while, deafening shouts and wailing came from the distant mountains.

They had waited too long for this moment; some had waited from their youth to middle age, and now it had finally arrived.

At this moment, some are happy while others are sad.

Over the course of ten years, many educated youth couldn't persevere and chose to get married, have children, and settle down into ordinary lives.

Some educated youth married other educated youth, while others married locals. Regardless of whether they were married or not, they all held the belief that they would take the college entrance examination and return to the city.

The house is in complete chaos; there are arguments about divorce, and some former educated youth are asking for leave to go home and study…

It was noisy everywhere. Yu Yin was very glad that they hadn't abandoned their books. Otherwise, they would have been caught off guard and there wouldn't have been any books left, as the bookstores would have been emptied.

Many people also come to Yu Yin's house to borrow books. If they have extras, Yu Yin and her family will lend them out. If they don't have any, they feel bad because they still want to read them.

There were also those who seemed oblivious, shouting, "How can you be so selfish? You have books but won't share them, are you afraid we'll steal the opportunity?" A young man who came to borrow books stood at Yu Yin's door shouting.

"How are we selfish? We wouldn't be selfish if we didn't read the books ourselves, but gave them to you? Wouldn't that be foolish? Just because you want to take the college entrance exam doesn't mean we won't!" Yu Yin looked at the crowd gathered in front of her house, all hoping to snag a bargain!

"Scatter, all of you! With your mindset, even if you pass the exam, you might not be able to attend. Your awareness is lacking." Chu Jianguo hated moral blackmail the most. With just one sentence, the onlookers quickly dispersed. There was still a political vetting process to be conducted!

After a few days of commotion, things calmed down again.

Time is tight; the exam is in December, and it's already the end of October, so there are only a few days left.

Yu Yin and Lu Shurui go to get off work and leave work as usual, and they use their spare time to study. They are mainly filling in the gaps in their knowledge now.

Wang Wenye and Lu Jiadu both sent a set of "Self-Study Series on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry". Yu Yin started doing practice problems again, and Lu Shurui was responsible for grading them.

Sister Wang was also very helpful, doing her best to give Yu Yin more time to read.

Yu Yin was very grateful; it was so heartwarming!

A few days later, Yu Yin and the others registered and received their admission tickets.

Fortunately, the test center is in their county, so there's not much hassle involved.

It is said that more than 5.7 million people registered for this year's college entrance examination, but only more than 270,000 were admitted. It's like thousands of people crossing a single-plank bridge.

Although it was said that class background was not the sole criterion for admission, it is said that some people were still blocked due to political vetting during the application and admission process. However, most regions allowed free application, and many educated youths and their families gained the opportunity to change their lives through the 1977 college entrance examination.

Yu Yin paid no attention to any of this. She studied methodically and discussed with Lu Shurui which university to attend and what to study.

As the saying goes, comparisons are the thief of joy. Before the exam even started, some people were already thinking about which university to go to, while others were still wondering why they hadn't seen this question before.

The college entrance examination is a relatively fair opportunity, and only the capable can succeed, which is why everyone rushes to take it. As for how many people can actually get in, that depends on their individual abilities!