The dawn of hope is just around the corner, and everyone wants to grab it tightly.

Facing the upcoming exam, time is tight and the task is heavy. Seeing everyone studying day and night, Guan Chuan and Li Hongjun thought again and again and decided to resign. Instead of taking both into account, it would be better to fight with their backs against the wall. Bai Yongjun, who had the worst foundation among them, was promoted. However, Bai Yongjun did not have the courage to resign like Guan Chuan and others, so he could only take a leave and spare as much time as possible to prepare for the exam.

Compared to the tense atmosphere at the educated youth center, Du Jiang and Huo Yang felt a little more relaxed. Not to mention that Du Jiang hadn't put down his textbooks all these years, Huo Yang also had a good foundation. With the test papers and exercises provided by Du Siming and Huo Ze, the two of them reviewed like fish in water. Of course, the two of them didn't keep the papers for themselves, but instead contributed a copy of the exercises to everyone at the educated youth center.

During this period, Yu Chunxiao may not be able to bear the pressure of the educated youth point, so she took her textbooks and went to Du Jiang, adding one more person to their couple team. However, neither Du Jiang nor Huo Yang hated this. Huo Yang had seen the friendship between Du Jiang and Yu Chunxiao over the years. In his eyes, Yu Chunxiao was like a younger sister, not to mention that the two were partners.

After finishing a test paper, Du Jiang finally raised his protesting neck and looked at Yu Chunxiao, who was also moving his neck, and asked, "You haven't done anything about the steamed buns recently, right? You must not lose the big picture because of the small things."

Yu Chunxiao rubbed her aching neck bitterly, "Sister Jiang, don't worry. Although I like money, I can still distinguish between the important and the unimportant. By the way, Sister Jiang, Luo Yue and the others want to borrow the test papers, so I asked you."

"Okay," Du Jiang agreed without thinking, "Let's send over the few that we have finished reading, and also send over some of the remaining ones. We can take turns doing it."

Huo Yang also continued, "Ask them. If that's not possible, cook together. That way everyone will have more time to read, but you'll need to bring food."

As soon as these words were spoken, both Du Jiang and Yu Chunxiao looked over.

Du Jiang was even more puzzled. "Why did you think of this? Who said that?"

"No," Huo Yang shook his head. "I saw it. Guan Chuan and the other two are not good at cooking. They were so engrossed in reading these past two days that the pot has burned out and can't be used. After all, we are brothers. But don't worry, I'll take care of the cooking."

"Is that so? Sure," Du Jiang nodded in understanding, then turned to look at Yu Chunxiao, "Luo Yue and the others can also cook together. After all, it won't be too long, so let's just do it together. This way, everyone can save time, and it's not a big deal to keep eating cold meals."

Hearing this, Yu Chunxiao slapped his forehead in frustration. "Why didn't I think of this? I've been used to cooking separately for years. I didn't think of it for a moment. Sister Jiang, I'll remind them when I get home tonight."

"Okay, don't forget," Du Jiang reminded Yu Chunxiao again, fearing that he would forget, and only felt relieved when he saw the other party nod.

In the following days, in order to save time, everyone started eating from the same pot again at the suggestion of Du Jiang and others. Luo Yue and the other girls got together, while the three Guan Chuan brothers and Yu Chunxiao came to Du Jiang's house together. It was Qian Meili and her husband and Bai Yongjun who started the fire.

When the cold winter comes, the college entrance examination arrives as scheduled.

Although the preparation time is short, there are still many people who sign up.

Outside the examination room, Du Jiang and the others felt the pressure doubled as they looked at the dense crowds of examinees around them. When they looked at each other, everyone's eyes were filled with the courage to fight to the death. As the horn sounded, everyone clenched their admission tickets and pens in their hands, and stepped into the examination room without hesitation like soldiers heading to the battlefield.

As the bell rang, the invigilator began to distribute the test papers. Looking at the black words on the white paper in front of him, the classroom was filled with the rustling sound of pens falling, and Du Jiang was no exception.

When the bell rang again, Du Jiang's entire back was covered with cold sweat of nervousness. After taking two breaths, he left the classroom under the guidance of the invigilator. Listening to the sound of test papers stacking behind him, Du Jiang's nervousness slowly subsided.

The decision has been made, whether it is good or bad, it is already in the past. There are other exams coming up, and Du Jiang has no intention of staying in this exam that he has already passed.

After walking out of the examination room and meeting up with Huo Yang, neither of them talked about the exam, nor compared the answers. Perhaps it was to avoid feeling pressured, or perhaps because they believed in their own abilities.

The tense exam lasted for two days. When the last exam was over, Du Jiang breathed a sigh of relief.

When I walked out of the examination room, white snowflakes were falling from the sky.

Standing outside, listening to the loud and low voices around him, Du Jiang slowly reached out to catch a falling snowflake, but it melted in his palm in an instant, leaving only a tiny water stain.

"Let's go back. It's snowing." Just as Du Jiang was absorbed in watching, Huo Yang came over and stretched out his hand to straighten the collar of Du Jiang's cotton coat. "The way back is not easy. Let's hurry up."

"Okay, let's pick up Xingle another day." The longing for Huo Xingle surged like a tide, but facing the sky full of white snow, Du Jiang still held back. It was really not suitable to pick someone up in this weather.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Unlike Du Jiang's longing, Huo Yang was indifferent. "Let's go outside first. Guan Chuan and the others should be out by now."

"Well, let's go," Du Jiang raised his foot and followed behind him. The couple walked one in front and one behind.

I gradually met familiar people in the crowd, and the group of people coming forward gradually grew larger.

Outside the school gate, Du Jiang watched Xu Zhizhou and his wife talking with Guan Chuan under a tree. He was not surprised by their presence. Perhaps they had bumped into each other, so he stepped forward and said hello, "Sister Yingying, Brother Xu."

"You're here too. I just heard Guan Chuan say that," Du Yingying responded with a smile, "Are you going home? Or to your father's place?"

"I'll go home first and pick up the kids in two days. I've been too nervous these past two days." Du Jiang rubbed his aching forehead, his lips turning pale.

"That's true, but it's finally over," Du Yingying felt the same way.

Huo Yang, who was standing by, greeted Xu Zhizhou and then looked at the two of them. After they finished speaking, Huo Yang nodded at Xu Zhizhou, then turned around and left with Du Jiang.

Seeing this, the others said hello and went home. After all, they were tired after a whole day, and now they just wanted to eat a bowl of hot rice and lie down to have a good sleep.

With the thought in my mind, the return journey became shorter. Bicycles were ridden or pushed in groups of three or four, and the chattering along the way was very lively.