When Shen Mingzhi first met Jiang Shaozhen, she felt that he always had a stern face, was very cold and serious, and did not seem like a person who valued emotions.

Now we realize that he actually has a fairly lively personality.

After the courtyard house was settled, the Jiang family got busy. There was so much to pack for the move that Shen Mingzhi temporarily returned to the family compound.

After the incident involving the old lady, everyone in the family compound became quiet and well-behaved.

After all, everyone was frightened when the guards broke in and started searching each house that day.

Wang Xinian had been guarding this place by himself for the past few days. When he saw her return, he was so happy that he stopped reading. "I heard from my stepmother that the courtyard house has been chosen. Will we be able to live together in a few days?"

"Yes, and the Jiang family too." Shen Mingzhi's mood had been quite complicated these past few days.

She didn't feel anything when she got the certificate, but the closer it got to the wedding banquet, the more nervous she became.

"How many rooms are in the courtyard house? Is it enough?" Wang Xinian was unaware that she and Jiang Shaozhen were going to have a wedding banquet. Right now, he was only thinking about being with Shen Mingzhi.

During the few days she was away from the family compound, he couldn't even concentrate on reading.

"There are enough rooms. In addition to the main house, there are two other rooms in the north and south directions of the courtyard house. There are plenty of rooms," Shen Mingzhi said. Isn't a courtyard house meant for all the people of one surname? When the population is large, it can accommodate a dozen or twenty people.

"Sister, I've missed you so much these past few days since you haven't come back," Wang Xinian said, looking at her profile.

Shen Mingzhi, thinking that he was the only one left in the family compound, softened her tone, "We'll be able to live together in a few days. How's your studies going? Haven't you received your acceptance letter yet?"

“It’s not that fast,” Wang Xinian replied. “You have to submit your background check materials first, and you’ll only receive a notification after the background check is approved.”

The political background check materials... Shen Mingzhi thought of the Song family.

If Wang Xinian's political background check materials had fallen into the hands of the Song family, he might not have passed the check.

"When did you submit your background check materials?" Shen Mingzhi asked, frowning.

“It’s been almost a month, what’s wrong?” Wang Xinian said. He knew very well that his family was innocent and the materials were definitely not a problem.

“I’ll go to the Jiang family and have someone ask for you. You’ve been waiting too long. There’s less than a month until the start of school. Haven’t you asked if anyone else has received their admission notice?” Shen Mingzhi said, then turned and left.

Wang Xinian caught up with her, his tone anxious, "Sister, do you think there's a problem with my political background check materials? That shouldn't be the case. My family are all honest and law-abiding farmers; there's no way they would hold up any materials."

"Have you forgotten the Song family?" Shen Mingzhi said in a low voice.

Wang Xinian stopped, having forgotten about the matter... The Song family and the Jiang family are currently engaged in a fierce, clandestine struggle, and the Song family will certainly keep a close eye on anything related to the Jiang family.

Seeing his pale face, Shen Mingzhi comforted him, "Your family background is clean, you'll definitely be fine. Let me ask around for you."

"Thank you, sister." Wang Xinian forced a smile.

The Chiang family was no match for the Soong family.

The Song family could easily find any excuse to make his application materials fail the review.

Seeing his pessimism, Shen Mingzhi comforted him, "You don't need to worry about this. Your family has a clean record. If it really doesn't work out, I'll file a complaint, and I'll make sure you can go to university. If that doesn't work... how about studying abroad?"

"Go abroad?" Wang Xinian didn't even consider it.

I've heard that the economy is very developed abroad, but compared to that, the amount of money she earns is still far less.

“Yes, you used to work in a chemical factory. As long as your company agrees, I will pay for your studies abroad. And if you go abroad now, when you come back, you will be a high-end talent. By then, the Song family might even be out of power,” Shen Mingzhi said.

If it is found that the Song family really harmed her child, she will tell the Jiang family what to do. When the crackdown in 1983 comes, she will file a complaint and let the country severely punish people like him. At that time, Song Huiquan will be announced in the streets and alleys, and the Song family will be nailed to the pillar of shame!

Wang Xinian shook his head, "Sister, I don't want to go abroad. I don't want to be so far away from you, and not be able to see you for four years!"

"Xi Nian, think carefully about why you insisted on studying in the first place." Shen Mingzhi's tone was a bit colder; she didn't like people who acted impulsively.

With such a great opportunity, and her willingness to support him, why wouldn't he want to?

He used to work in a chemical factory. If she asks Jiang Guofu for help, she will definitely be able to go abroad.

The requirements for self-funded study abroad are much more lenient than those for government-sponsored study abroad.

Wang Xinian also happened to be born in a good era. He told Jiang Guofu that he would go back to his former workplace to be reinstated, and then apply for the necessary documents. After the documents are approved, the policy will be introduced next year, and he will be able to go abroad smoothly.

"Sister, do I really have to go?" He didn't want to be separated from Shen Mingzhi.

"First, see if you can submit your political background check materials smoothly. If you can't, then find a way to go abroad," Shen Mingzhi said in a deep voice. "The current policies are good; being able to go abroad to study is a fantastic opportunity. Why are you still unwilling?"

Wang Xinian's eyes were filled with tears, and he remained silent.

Four years passed in the blink of an eye. Even if Shen Mingzhi was bullied or something happened to her here, he couldn't rush back.

"Think it over carefully," Shen Mingzhi said before going inside.

Tall and thin Wang Xinian stood in the courtyard, motionless for a long time.

When Jiang Shaozhen came over in the afternoon, he heard from Shen Mingzhi that Wang Xinian's political review materials might be blocked and he wouldn't be able to go to university. His face immediately fell.

Wang Xinian looked numb, eating his rice bite by bite without picking up any food.

Seeing him like this, Aunt Wang picked up a piece of braised pork for him and turned to Shen Mingzhi and said, "Since he came to my house from the village, he has rarely gone out. Later, when he joined the factory, he ate and lived in the factory and the staff quarters. He rarely went out. He can't adapt to studying abroad alone."

“If the Song family blocked his political review materials, he definitely wouldn’t be able to go to university. I agree with your sister’s opinion. If all else fails, you can apply to go abroad through your previous workplace. Xinian, foreign countries are very developed now. Your sister is willing to send you abroad to study, which is a great thing. It’s even harder to get a government-sponsored scholarship than to pay for it yourself. Everyone is scrambling to go.” Jiang Shaozhen was doing this for his own good, but he also had his own selfish motives.

Wang Xinian was too dependent on Shen Mingzhi... Aside from studying, his whole heart was with her.

He'll gain experience abroad and gradually change his mindset.

“Xinian… why don’t you listen to Shao Chen? What a great opportunity this is, isn’t it?” Aunt Wang also chimed in with her advice.

She felt that Jiang Shaozhen was a cultured man who understood policies very well, so listening to him would definitely be the right thing to do.

Wang Xinian's eyes were bloodshot, and Shen Mingzhi remained silent, her meaning clear.

Even though his political background check application failed, they insisted on sending him abroad.

"Let's eat first," Shen Mingzhi said calmly. If Wang Xinian didn't go, there was nothing she could do; she couldn't very well force him to go.