Chapter 156 Tension

The next day after returning home, Tian Xiang called Meng Chengan's school to let him know that she was safe.

The college entrance examination was relaxed last year and many universities expanded their enrollment. As the number of students increased, the dormitory management office also installed a telephone. From now on, if Tian Xiang wants to find Meng Chengan, she can call the dormitory, not necessarily Meng's house.

Tian Xiang: "I have asked the admissions teacher there. The result will be out in two weeks. Then you can find time to go over and ask for me."

The results of the professional examination of the Drama Academy will be available in two weeks. Although the school will send a notification to the recommending institutions, Tian Xiang wants to know the results earlier.

Meng Chengan: "Okay. By the way, I went to the bookstore yesterday afternoon and bought you some books for the college entrance examination. I'll send them to you later."

"Okay, got it..."

After Tian Xiang finished her professional exams, she went to the troupe less often afterwards. She would only go there when there were activities and would follow their performances for a couple of shows.

Next, she will focus all her energy on the college entrance examination in July, strive to get a good score, and not use her connections with the Meng family.

About ten days later, Meng Cheng'an sent a telegram to Tian Xiang, asking her to call him.

Tian Xiang guessed that her results were probably out, so she went to the post office at noon to call Meng Chengan's school.

The results are indeed out. Tian Xiang ranked fifth in her major and got full marks on the paper.

She had guessed that she would get full marks on the paper, but she was a little surprised to get fifth place in the interview and comprehensive professional scores.

Meng Chengan: "Grandpa asked someone to inquire about the results. I guess your troupe will have to wait to receive the notification."

Tian Xiang: "Okay, I understand."

Meng Chengan could hear the excitement and joy in her words, and said with a smile: "There is only one last step, try your best."

Tian Xiang: “I know.”

After hanging up the phone, Tian Xiang patted her face, which was flushed with excitement, and took a deep breath.

You do need to try hard. According to the predictions in the newspaper, the number of people taking the college entrance examination this year will exceed that of last year, and the questions will be relatively more difficult.

Last year, time was too tight and many people were not prepared. They were forced to take the exam and did not do well. The same will definitely happen again this year. In addition, many educated youth began to return to the city and without jobs, so they put all their energy into taking the college entrance exam.

Tian Xiang's grades were just average when she was in school, except for the liberal arts. She was just too lazy and didn't put enough effort in the past. It's not too late to make up for it now.

But mathematics is troublesome. It is not enough to just work hard. You need someone to teach you.

Seeing that her daughter was having difficulties studying, Hu Honglian suggested that her son and daughter-in-law come back to teach her, after all, both of them had passed the exam.

But when this matter was brought up over the weekend, both Tian Chenhui and Wang Shanshan said no.

They are both studying in a junior college, and the drama academy of Tianxiang has high requirements, and their abilities are not up to the mark.

There is nothing we can do about it.

Hu Honglian did not sit there idly either. She took her one-year-old grandson to ask around outside, hoping to find a good teacher for her daughter.

After searching for a long time, they found Tian Xiang’s former high school math teacher.

After the college entrance examination was relaxed, these high school teachers became very popular. People approached them every other day and offered them gifts and money to ask them to tutor them.

Hu Honglian also gave gifts, including wine, cigarettes, various nutritional supplements, and everything else.

The math teacher thought about Tian Xiang's study attitude and grades back then. They were very average and she might not be able to pass the exam even if she tried hard. However, for the sake of the Meng family, he accepted Tian Xiang anyway.

Tian Xiang goes there three times a week, mainly to ask the teacher to explain the things she doesn't understand.

Because she had enough tutoring books, her grades improved quite well.

At first, the math teacher just wanted to see what was going on, but later he became serious about it. After all, it would be an honor for him if Tian Xiang passed the exam.

In a blink of an eye, May arrived. Tian Xiang registered and called Meng Chengan to tell him about it.

What follows is more intense and intensive study.

In the last month, she asked for a long vacation from the factory, stopped working, and devoted herself to books.

After finishing reading all the books in her hand, the day before the exam, Tian Xiang completely emptied her mind and had a good sleep.

The next day, the whole family saw her off. Because it was the weekend, Tian Chenhui and Wang Shanshan also went to see her off.

When entering the school gate, Hu Honglian held her daughter's hand and told her: "Relax, it's best if you can rely on yourself, but if not, we still have a way out."

As long as the old man is around, it will not be a problem for Tian Xiang to go to this university.

Tian Xiang: "Mom, don't worry." She is very confident now. Going to college is something she has to rely on herself.

Hu Honglian nodded and said with satisfaction: "Okay, my dear daughter is the best." Good luck too.

For the next three days, Tian Xiang didn't read any more books, focusing on relaxing.

The family never asked about the situation until after the exam, when Hu Honglian asked her daughter, "How do you feel?"

Tian Xiang: "I feel fine, but I won't know until the actual score comes out."

It’s hard to say.

Hu Honglian: "As long as you feel good about it, then it's safe. Let's go to the market with mom to buy some meat and make some meat dumplings to celebrate in advance."

"good."

The mother and daughter happily went to the market pushing the stroller.

In the late 1970s, when the concept of reform was just proposed, there were many changes in the market. The supply of daily necessities was not so tight, there was more quantity, and there were more various tickets. Sometimes we would encounter some private mobile stalls selling vegetables and meat. Although there were people to supervise them, it was not as strict as before.

After the exam, Tian Xiang went back to the factory to work. The next step was to check the results and wait for the notification letter.

That day, as soon as Tian Xiang returned to the office, Chen Yong came over sighing.

"I think I'm going to fail the exam again."

Chen Yong took the exam again this year. He is quite persistent and it is already his second year.

Tian Xiang: "We'll fight again next year. As long as we are determined, we can grind an iron rod into a needle."

Chen Yong laughed and shook his head, saying, "Forget it. If I can't pass the exam this year, I'll just work hard at my job in the future."

Tian Xiang: “Give up just like that.”

Chen Yong smiled and said, "I'm married now, and I'm going to be a father soon. I'll leave these opportunities to my son in the future."

Tian Xiang opened her mouth wide, "Congratulations!"

Chen Yong scratched his head and said, "I'll send you an invitation to the full moon party."

After saying this, he was stunned for a moment and then said, "I don't think so. You would probably be in college by then. Come on, let's get together again after the holiday."

The two were recruited together, but their future destinies were completely different.

Tian Xiang: "Okay, I'll come to the factory to see you when I get back."

As they were chatting, loud laughter and pleasant surprises came from the square outside. Chen Yong stretched his neck to take a look through the window, then turned to Tian Xiang and said, "Lu Feng is back from vacation."

Last year, Lu Feng was admitted to a university in Beijing, and started school in the spring. He has already taken classes for half a year.

Tian Xiang nodded, but didn't go to look, just listened.

A villain, just come back if you want.