Only Sheng Liancheng and Zhou Mingyuan were there, one leaning against the wall at the head of the kang (heated brick bed), and the other leaning against the kangqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) at the foot of the kang. The two old brothers were still chatting there.

Sheng Xiping quickly brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for his father and father-in-law.

Some say drinking tea can help you sober up, while others say it's useless. Drunk people are thirsty, so drinking more tea won't hurt.

Zhou Mingyuan picked up his teacup and gulped it down in one go, then let out a comfortable burp.

On the other side, Sheng Liancheng also drank half a cup of tea, then put the teacup on the kang (a heated brick bed), and the remaining water in the cup spilled out and onto the kang.

Sheng Xiping grabbed a rag and wiped the kang mat.

"Dad, I'm thinking of having Qinglan and the second son both take the college entrance exam. What do you think?"

Wang Jiachuan is right. The college entrance examination is such a big deal, so you should discuss it with your family before making a decision.

We need to hear not only the opinions of the Sheng family, but also what the Zhou family elders have to say.

"College entrance exam? What college entrance exam?"

Sheng Liancheng had drunk a bit too much and his mind wasn't quite right. He rolled his eyes and asked loudly.

Sheng Xiping thought to himself, "Well, I can't get anything out of my dad anyway. I'll just have to wait until he's sober up."

"Dad, if you're sleepy, you can lie down for a bit. I'll get you a pillow."

Sheng Xiping took two pillows out of the kang (heated brick bed) and gave one to each of his father and father-in-law, so they could lie down and take a nap.

At this moment, in the west room, Zhou Qinglan was breastfeeding her child, while Wang Chunxiu was holding Sheng Xinhua in her arms.

"To be honest, I really hope you can take the college entrance exam too."

But look at you, you have two children. The older one isn't even two years old yet, and the younger one just finished her postpartum period. Sigh, what are you going to do?

Wang Chunxiu didn't eat well at lunchtime, her mind preoccupied with what to do about her daughter.

The resumption of the college entrance examination was an opportunity that countless educated youth sent to the countryside had been waiting for.

Zhou Qinglan had excellent grades when she was in school. If she missed this opportunity, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

But given the current situation, how can Zhou Qinglan take the exam?

If I don't get in, I'll be heartbroken. But if I do get in, should I go to university or not?

Zhou Mingyuan and Wang Chunxiu were extremely satisfied with their son-in-law, Sheng Xiping. The Zhou family's traditions also absolutely forbade Zhou Qinglan from abandoning her husband and children for her future.

So after much deliberation, Wang Chunxiu finally decided to persuade her daughter to stop having those unrealistic ideas and just settle down and live a good life with her son-in-law.

Zhou Qinglan is now a substitute teacher at Qianchuan Primary and Secondary School. She has outstanding teaching abilities, and the students she teaches all achieve good results. Now she is just waiting for the time to pass.

As long as Zhou Mingyuan has enough time to go to the countryside, and the bureau has more openings, Zhou Qinglan can be promoted to a permanent position if Zhou Mingyuan works hard behind the scenes.

Both husband and wife are full-time employees; one works in the security department, and the other is a teacher at a school. Their future is sure to be bright.

This is good enough. Don't ask for too much, or you'll cause the couple to drift apart. Where will you find a man as good as Sheng Xiping again?

"Alas, that's why people say, 'If you're destined to be eight feet tall, it's hard to find someone who can be ten feet tall.' That's absolutely true."

I think this is your fate. Don't force yourself to go to university or anything like that. Just take good care of Xiping and the two kids, and live a peaceful life.

"Daughter, don't blame me for saying this, I'm only doing it for your own good." Wang Chunxiu hesitated for a long time before finally offering her words of advice.

Zhou Qinglan looked down at Sheng Xinyu, remaining silent.

When Sheng Xiping announced that two members of the Sheng family would be taking the college entrance examination, Zhou Qinglan's heart pounded with excitement. She sincerely hoped to improve herself.

But after calming down, Zhou Qinglan also saw reality clearly.

She's already married with two children, and her second son, Xinyu, is still so young. Why should she bother with all that trouble? She should just settle down and live a peaceful life.