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Seeing the disappointed expressions on their faces, Secretary Qi chuckled and said, "Brother Qian, Brother Sun, I know you're also longing for your hometown, but there are still policies in place for now. However, I think it won't be long. Just wait here patiently, and as soon as there's news, I'll pull some strings for you and send letters of commendation to your hometown."
Qian Shikun and Sun Sihao nodded and said, "Then thank you very much, Secretary Qi."
Qian Shikun wanted to go back because he had hidden a lot of treasures before, and only by going back could he find a way to sell them and continue to live a good life.
Sun Sihao was worried about his wife at home. Although he received letters from her from time to time, he hadn't seen her for a long time and didn't know how she was doing.
The villagers of Qijia Village were overjoyed, especially those whose children had studied with the former educated youth and who had good grades, as they had a good chance of passing the entrance exams. Many people were hoping that their sons or daughters could get into vocational schools or universities.
Qi Danu came over in the evening with a small notebook containing a few questions she couldn't answer.
"Sister Tiantian, can you explain this to me? I don't understand it," said Qi Daniu. She often came to ask He Tiantian questions and didn't stand on ceremony with her.
Above are two math problems for ninth graders. He Tiantian knew how to solve them and explained several solutions to Qi Daniu.
Qi Danu remembered it clearly and thought she would study it carefully after returning home.
"Da Niu, what school do you want to apply to?" He Tiantian asked. Qi Da Niu only graduated from elementary school, and what she has been learning all these years is junior high school content. High school is too difficult, and she has no foundation in it, so she hasn't learned it yet.
Qi Daniu smiled and said, "Sister Tiantian, I know my own abilities, so I'm not going to take the college entrance exam. I plan to take the exam for a teacher's college in Huai City, and then I'll be assigned to our Qi Family Elementary School. It's close to home, which is great."
It's rare that Qi Danu didn't have unrealistic ambitions.
"That's good. Keep trying, you'll definitely pass the exam," He Tiantian encouraged, hoping that Qi Daniu could change her destiny through studying.
“I believe I can do it too,” Qi Daniu said with a smile. “My mom is very supportive of me and hopes I can get into teacher’s college and make her proud.”
"Definitely," He Tiantian said with a smile. Aunt Liu was a rather insightful woman. Originally, Qi Daniu's father did not support Qi Daniu's studies, thinking that Qi Daniu would be better off doing more chores and not learning those things!
No matter how well you study, once you get married, you'll belong to someone else's family.
Aunt Liu immediately started arguing with her husband, saying in front of many people, "I don't care what happens in the future, if my daughter wants to learn, let her learn. I've never been literate, and being blind is a terrible feeling. I can only wander around in the countryside; I can't even find a latrine in the county town..."
He used the most genuine feelings to educate Qi Daniu and others.
Qi Daniu lived up to expectations. Since becoming a teacher in the preschool class, she has given her monthly salary and food to Aunt Liu, which made Aunt Liu feel that her previous decision was correct.
In truth, Aunt Liu, a woman who had rarely left Qijia Village, wouldn't have such insights. It was simply that working alongside He Tiantian and chatting with Wang Shuping broadened her horizons. Aunt Liu felt that educated women were different, which is why she hoped her daughter would grow up to be like He Tiantian.
"Sister Tian, which university are you planning to apply to?" Qi Daniu asked. In her eyes, Sister Tian was so amazing that she would definitely be able to get into the best university in the country.
He Tiantian smiled and said, "Nanshi University!"
"That's great," Qi Daniu said. "Sister Tiantian, you're so amazing, you'll definitely pass the exam."
"Let's work together." He Tiantian nodded.
After Qi Daniu left, Huo Yingjie came in from outside.
Whenever a woman came looking for He Tiantian, Huo Yingjie would hide away.
“My dad already said he would register us in Nanshi. By then, our baby will be three months old, so it won’t interfere with the exam,” Huo Yingjie said. She knew that He Tiantian had always wanted to go to university and had been working hard to achieve it. She didn’t want He Tiantian to give up her own dreams because of the baby.
He Tiantian smiled and asked, "Then what about our child? We're both in school, and my in-laws are both at work. There's no one to take care of the child!"
“I’ve already thought it through. I’ll find a reliable person to help take care of the child,” Huo Yingjie said. “I can’t let you give up all these years of hard work just because of the child.”
He Tiantian looked slightly melancholy and thought for a moment before saying, "Forget it, I'll just take the exam first, and we'll see what happens later. If I really can't find a suitable person to help take care of the child, then I won't go."
“Why not go to university? You can go to school and I can stay home and take care of the kids.” Huo Yingjie said seriously. It didn’t matter whether he went to university or not. At least he still had a job. If all else failed, he could start a company when conditions allowed and still support his family.
"Hehe, we'll see when the time comes," He Tiantian said with a smile, taking it one step at a time.
He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie were discussing things here, while Wang Shuping and He Jingyu, a married couple, were also discussing things.
“Tian Tian will take the college entrance exam after giving birth. Our daughter is so smart, she’s bound to pass. But what about the newborn baby?” Wang Shuping said sadly. “Otherwise, we… we can postpone our trip abroad for another two years.”
He Jingyu wanted it to be like that too, but his mother was old and working so hard, and he couldn't bear to see her suffer.
"Don't worry, they're descendants of the Huo family. Brother Huo and Sister-in-law Huo are more considerate than we are, so you don't need to fret," He Jingyu said. "As for Mother, we can't delay any longer..."
“Yes, that’s true,” Wang Shuping said. “My mother-in-law works so hard. Even if we can’t help her, just being there for her will make her happier.”
“That’s right. As for Tian Tian, she’s grown up and has her own life. She has to face the difficulties in life on her own. Even after we’re gone, she will be able to live independently and solve all the problems she encounters on her own,” He Jingyu said, expressing his belief.
It's not that he doesn't love his daughter, but that he's changed the way he shows his love.
Now that my daughter has her own family and children, only by personally managing her own family and raising her own children can she understand the hardships of being a parent and have greater courage and a stronger sense of responsibility to face the future.
As the day of departure for He Tiantian, He Jingyu, and the others drew closer, Grandma Qi felt a little sad.
Old Man Qi smiled, gently patted Third Grandma Qi's hand, and said, "Don't be disappointed. The younger generation all have their own lives, and it's inevitable that they'll go far away. We're getting old, so we'll spend our twilight years here quietly. At least you still have me!"
Grandma Qi turned her head and smiled contentedly.
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