In the past two weeks, Ma Chunling copied ten exam papers and took them back to review with Liu Jianfeng.

When the other people in the educated youth compound found out, they also came to Su Tian to borrow money, and Su Tian lent it to them all.

In December, the exams arrived as scheduled. They had already registered and filled out their college applications last month.

Su Tian had called Song Zhe at the camp, but he wasn't there; he was on a mission.

On the day of the exam, at 6:30 in the morning, Su Tian drove Sun Xiaolan to town.

The other villagers all rode in the brigade leader's oxcart to the town. Fortunately, Qinzhou Town had set up an examination center, otherwise they would have had to take a bus to the city a day in advance.

When Su Tian arrived in town, it was only 7:30. She and Sun Xiaolan went into the state-run restaurant for breakfast.

"Su Tian, ​​are you nervous?" Sun Xiaolan asked her while eating noodles.

"Don't be nervous, what's there to be nervous about? We've been studying for so long, and it's not like we're going to war, what's there to be afraid of?"

Seeing Su Tian's calm demeanor, Sun Xiaolan laughed, "Now that you mention it, I'm not nervous anymore."

When they finished breakfast, the brigade leader arrived in his oxcart.

They arrived at eight o'clock, an hour before the exam.

"I'll leave you here. I'll call someone else to pick you up after the exam this afternoon. I wish you all the best on your exams!"

"Okay, thank you, Captain. You've worked hard, Captain."

Everyone expressed their gratitude. A total of fifteen people from Songjia Village, including the educated youth, participated in the college entrance examination together.

After the brigade leader drove the oxcart away, they all went into the restaurant and bought steamed buns for breakfast.

"Su Tian, ​​would you like some steamed buns?" Ma Chunling handed her one, carrying a steamed bun.

"I don't want it, I've already eaten."

"Okay, I'll eat them all."

Ma Chunling ate the steamed buns with gusto, while Liu Jianfeng opened the kettle next to her and offered her a drink.

"He's a really good person to you," Su Tian whispered.

"Yes, everything has been fine."

Su Tian glanced at her watch; it was almost 8:30. "Let's go, we're going to school."

After arriving at school, everyone encouraged each other and then headed towards the examination hall.

At nine o'clock, the exam started on time.

At 11:30, the bell rang to signal the end of the exam.

After handing in her test paper, Su Tian walked out of the classroom with satisfaction.

After she walked outside the school, she heard someone call her name from behind.

Turning around, I saw Song Zhe, dressed in military uniform, rushing over, looking travel-worn.

"Ah Zhe, what brings you here?" Su Tian ran up to him in surprise.

"I knew you had an exam, so I rushed over as soon as I got back to the camp this morning."

Su Tian looked at Song Zhe's weathered face, even his beard had grown long.

If you really think about it, they haven't seen each other for six months.

“Ah Zhe…” Su Tian’s eyes filled with tears, and she cried with heartache.

"Don't cry, it's your exam today. I used to feel the same way when I came back from missions, I'm used to it, don't feel sorry for me."

Song Zhe helped her wipe away her tears, and seeing her like this, he felt sorry for her.

At this moment, Ma Chunling and Sun Xiaolan, who were standing not far away, walked up to Su Tian and asked, "Su Tian, ​​will you still eat with us?"

"Let's go together. After we eat, do you want to go to my boyfriend's place to rest for a while?"

“Okay, I’ll go,” Ma Chunling answered first.

Sun Xiaolan glanced at Ma Chunling and quickly replied, "I'll go too."

"Where's Liu Jianfeng? Chunling, aren't you waiting for him?" Su Tian looked towards the school gate but didn't see him.

"No need to wait for him, he's with Zhou Dajun, let's go quickly."

They all entered the state-run restaurant with smiles on their faces. After finishing their Chinese exam, they would take a political exam in the afternoon, and then they could go home.

"Please have a seat, I'll go order."

Song Zhe helped them find a seat and then quickly went to the service counter to order four dishes and a soup.

"Su Tian, ​​ask your boyfriend how much the food costs, and he'll give you the money later," Ma Chunling asked, tugging at Su Tian's sleeve.

"No need for this meal, consider it our treat. We can eat together next time and you can pay us then."

"Okay, thank you." Ma Chunling shook Su Tian's arm.

"What about me? Did you invite me too?" Sun Xiaolan looked at Su Tian with her sleepy eyes.

"Haha, you get a share too, please have some."

After the dishes were served, Song Zhe focused on serving food to Su Tian and quietly listened to their conversation.

Zhou Dajun looked at Liu Jianfeng, then at Ma Chunling and Su Tian's table, "Why aren't you with your wife?"

"I want to be with you, is that okay? I can be with her every day, but I'll have fewer opportunities to be with you."

"Haha, you're right."

"Hey, Jianfeng, it seems everyone from our educated youth compound did well on the exam. Look, everyone's all smiles."

Following Zhou Dajun's words, Liu Jianfeng glanced at it and said, "Yes, that's possible, after all, we've been reviewing for more than half a year."

It wouldn't be right to fail the exam.

After finishing their meal, everyone left the restaurant, and just as they were about to rest under the big tree...

Su Tian suddenly spoke up, "Why don't you go sit and rest in my boyfriend's yard for a bit?"

“Go ahead, Su Zhiqing, you’re so kind,” Zhao Liguo replied immediately.

Su Tian and Song Zhe exchanged a smile upon hearing his words.

They walked together to Song Zhe's courtyard, opened the door, and Su Tian and Song Zhe led the way inside.

“You may sit in the main room. If there aren’t enough chairs, you may sit on the threshold.”

After searching for a while, Su Tian realized there weren't enough chairs, so she could only make this suggestion.

"It's alright, Su Tian. You can go ahead and do what you need to do. I'll take care of things here." Ma Chunling looked at her and Song Zhe with a teasing expression.

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