On the day Wu Xiufang was on vacation, she came to Jianshu's house on her own, carrying a lot of bags, without waiting for Jianshu to find her.

"Sister-in-law, what are you doing? Tiedan just sent over chickens and eggs a few days ago. Why are you carrying so many now?"

Wu Xiufang said with a smile, "Don't refuse. These were sent by my family a few days ago. Thanks to the gift you gave me, my nephew was able to get into college. There aren't many good things in the countryside, and you definitely don't want anything too expensive, so they prepared some local specialties. You can try them first, and if you like them, send them back. These are worthless over there, just a token of our appreciation."

"That's too polite." The things have already been sent, can Jianshu still return them? He had no choice but to accept them.

Wu Xiufang smiled and skipped over the question. "Come on, tell me what Peking University is like? Wow, I actually know a Peking University student."

Although she herself had little education, her nephew had taken the college entrance examination and knew a little about it. She also had an understanding of the status of Kyoto University.

Jian Shu smiled and poured her a cup of tea. "Sister-in-law, that's what you said. Raise the children well. When Tiedan and Yaya are successful in the future, they can also get you into college. Then your whole family will have college graduates."

"Haha - thank you for your good words. I will definitely find them and learn from you later." Wu Xiufang said with a smile.

There was no chance before, but now there is a chance. Even if she has to hold a stick, she has to make them study hard. Maybe she can really turn out a college student?

Jian Shu said, "You do need to put in more effort. Things are different now. The college entrance exam has been reinstated, and academic qualifications will definitely become more and more important in the future. In the past, a junior high school diploma was considered quite good, but that won't necessarily be the case in the future. Not to mention junior high school, even a high school diploma won't necessarily give you an advantage."

"If possible, it's best to send children to college. If they can't get into university, a junior college is also fine. In short, go as far as you can. Don't waste opportunities, or you'll regret it later."

Wu Xiufang listened attentively. "Sister Shu, you're very knowledgeable, so what you said must be right. Don't worry, I will definitely urge them to study hard in the future. Our family can afford to send them to school, which is much better than when I was a child. If they dare not study hard again, I will break their legs!"

"It doesn't have to be that bad. It's a good thing for children to learn, but we have to be careful about the limits. Forcing them blindly might backfire." Jian Shu spoke quickly. She was really afraid that someone's leg would be broken because of her words.

"Well, I know. It's okay if they don't like studying. Forget about the pocket money. As long as they don't starve to death, that's fine."

Jianshu: “…”

Avoiding this topic, Jianshu continued to tell her some interesting things about school.

Wu Xiufang listened with longing and anticipation. She seemed to experience the university she couldn't enter in a different way.

"It's so great to go to university. You don't have to pay tuition, and the government even gives you money. I'm going to make sure Tiedan and the others study hard. Where else can you find such a good thing?"

Secretary Jian remembered that college students would have to start paying tuition in a few years, but she couldn't remember which year it started. Maybe by the time Tiedan went to college, the treatment of college students would not be as good as it is now.

But Jianshu didn’t mention it. Firstly, there is no sign of this happening yet. Secondly, it would be good to have some motivation. Maybe if you work hard towards your goal, you can pass the exam.

While I was leisurely spending my days on Jianshu, the college entrance examinations in 1977 and 1978 were also over.

Because my brother is going to participate this year, Jianshu can't help but worry about him a little more.

Fortunately, with sufficient preparation and the information she sent over, Zhao Tianlei was admitted to the school of his choice.

On the day the good news came, Jianshu immediately prepared a large table of delicious food to celebrate for his brother. Although the host was not there, the family of three still had a great time eating.

Two families in the staff housing complex also had children who passed the entrance exam, so Jianshu followed Wu Xiufang to their homes to share in the good news.

The family compound was bustling with activity, and time passed quickly.

In a blink of an eye, Jianshu had to leave again.

The night before leaving, Gu Mingjing had tormented her severely. Jian Shu had let him do what he wanted. This time, he would be gone for at least another six months.

"Dad, Yiyi will miss you!" Gu Yiyi stood in the car and waved to her father with red eyes.

"Dad will miss Yiyi too." After saying goodbye to his daughter, Gu Mingjing looked at his wife. His lips moved and he uttered two words softly, "Wait for me."

Jianshu nodded, suppressed her reluctance, and waved goodbye to him with a smile.

The train gradually went away, and Gu Mingjing returned home in a daze. He was sad for a while, but soon he regained his spirits.

He had to work hard and try to go to Beijing to reunite with his wife and daughter as soon as possible.

While Gu Mingjing was busy here, Jianshu also returned to Beijing.

"Why is Yi Yi so dark?" Aunt He came over and was surprised.

Jian Shu was helpless. "Ever since she came back, she's been running around with the other kids all day. How can she not get tanned in such a strong sun?"

Gu Yiyi is still fine, but Tiedan and his group of kids are even darker.

"Oh, dear, we are little girls, different from those boys. Your skin is so tender!" Aunt He hugged the little girl, feeling so distressed.

I'm thinking about finding a way to restore my skin.

Gu Yiyi enthusiastically shared her life. "Grandma He, let me tell you, Brother Tiedan took me fishing. The fish was so tiny and slippery that I almost couldn't catch it. And..."

As for whether it is black or not, she doesn't care at all.

How was she black? She knew it clearly, Brother Tiedan and the others were the real black.

This summer, the little girl had been a bit more playful, but at the same time, she had also become more outgoing. She had always been an extrovert, but now she was showing signs of evolving into a social bully.

With two days left before school started, Jianshu didn't rush to school. She stayed at home with her father and children for two days. She also made a lot of spicy meat and other things to bring back to school.

When I went out to buy groceries, the variety of things I could buy became increasingly diverse. In some corners, many people were squatting with baskets covered with cloth in front of them.

Jianshu had seen it once before, and it was full of meat. Good things sell fast, and they were sold out quickly. Besides meat, there were also a few vendors selling vegetables, and their business was also good.

Those who come out to sell things directly like this are basically speculators. Most farmers don’t have the courage to do this. They would rather let others make money from the difference in price, and few of them come out to sell things themselves.

Most of them were smart educated youth who found ways to support themselves.

There are not many people doing this now, but Jianshu estimates that by the end of the year, more and more educated youth will return to the city.

When a large number of unemployed young people gather there, it will have a huge impact on public security and other aspects. In order to accommodate them, the government will also introduce a series of policies.

Jianshu is looking forward to that day.