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Hearing Jiang Lifang say that, Wang Shuping no longer refused.
Now, Jiang Lifang's daughter He Tiantian is not only a junior whom she watched grow up, but also her daughter-in-law. Wang Shuping can't stop Jiang Lifang from being good to her daughter-in-law.
Furthermore, Jiang Lifang's actions reassured Wang Shuping.
Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang left, but Wang Shuping didn't let them go back empty-handed. She prepared some mountain products for them to take back with them.
Just a week after Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang left, Secretary Qi returned from the county town in high spirits and went straight to Grandma Qi's house.
“Brother He, Brother He, you guessed right. The document for the unified enrollment of universities has been issued to all parts of the country.” Secretary Qi said, “County Chief Niu told me privately that the scope of the examination is very broad, selecting talents from all fields, including workers and farmers, educated youth who went to the countryside and returned to their hometowns, demobilized soldiers, cadres and recent high school graduates.”
This was expected, and He Jingyu wasn't surprised. He just felt that the time was more than half a year earlier than before.
But this is for the best; it's always better to do it sooner than later.
Education must not be interrupted, and education must not be delayed.
“That’s great. Given the situation in our village, I estimate that many people will take the exam this year, and perhaps quite a few will pass,” He Jingyu said with a smile. “But have you considered that there aren’t enough teachers in the schools? After all, many educated youth or young people want to try their luck. At that time, the teachers in the schools will be in extremely short supply.”
Secretary Qi was not worried upon hearing this, and said, "Since you reminded me before, I asked County Chief Niu to help me find some. He has found five or six teachers for me now, and I estimate that he can find seven or eight more in another half month. That should be enough."
"That's great!" He Jingyu laughed. "Then hurry up and post the notice at the village branch and Qijia Primary School."
Secretary Qi nodded repeatedly and said, "I haven't even gone home yet, and I've already come here. You're right, I need to hurry up and put it up so that those who love to study can be happy."
Secretary Qi left in a great hurry.
There was only one copy of the announcement, so Secretary Qi immediately made a copy himself, posting one copy at the village branch office and the other at the entrance of Qi Family Primary School.
This announcement caused a huge uproar in Qijia Village.
Not only in Qijia Village, but the whole country is talking about it.
Many people saw hope in returning to the city, while others worried that their husbands or wives might get into university and not come back...
Everyone has their own ideas.
There was joy, disappointment, and despair...
When Wang Lei, Zhang Qingshan, and other educated youths saw this report at school, they were overjoyed and wept tears of joy. As long as they were admitted to university, they could go back to their hometown.
After they got off work, they all went to Grandma Qi's house without prior arrangement.
"Uncle He, Tiantian, thank you so much," Wu Lei said gratefully. He had only graduated from high school, and in recent years, whenever he had free time, he would come over and copy He Tiantian's test questions to take home and do.
Over time, Wu Lei didn't forget anything he learned in high school.
Now, Wu Lei is absolutely confident that he can pass the college entrance examination.
"Hehe, no need to thank me. It's all thanks to your hard work and ambition," He Tiantian said with a smile, happy for them.
Wang Lei, Sister Wu, Zhang Qingshan, Ye Xiaofan, and He Tiantian have always had a good relationship. As for Huang Jingli, she has also become friendly with everyone since Lin Xiaoru left, and she even tipped off He Tiantian before. Although it was to get revenge on Lin Xiaoru, she did indeed help He Tiantian.
He Tiantian hopes they can have a happy ending.
Zhang Qingshan appeared happy, but was somewhat disappointed. He said, "Although we've all studied, the exam shouldn't be a problem. But if we get into university, I'm worried about what will happen to our children? If they don't become teachers, how will we support our families? I don't even know how expensive the tuition will be."
He Jingyu stood to the side, looking at the children who had left their hometown, feeling quite sorry for them.
“Actually, if you can get into any of them, you can bring your child along and have a reliable relative help take care of him. He’s four years old, so you can send him to a preschool,” He Jingyu said. “Maybe the announcement didn’t make it clear, but universities don’t charge tuition, and there are even subsidies at the school.”
"Huh?" Wang Lei was taken aback, then asked in surprise, "Uncle He, really no tuition? And there's even a subsidy?"
“Yes, there is. If you don’t believe me, go to the county education bureau and ask. By the way, it seems they also said that when admitting students, priority will be given to key universities, medical colleges, normal universities, and agricultural schools. After graduation, the state will assign jobs. You’re not young anymore, almost thirty. It might be a bit difficult to study something else again, but perhaps a teacher training major is a good option,” He Jingyu said. “You must also know that in the past ten years, the number of teachers and medical staff has decreased dramatically, but China has a large population, and these are urgently needed. As long as your grades are good enough, you can get into a good university, and you definitely won’t have to worry about finding a job afterward.”
Huang Jingli is alright, being a year or two older than He Tiantian, but Wang Lei and the others are almost thirty. Letting them study medicine or STEM fields would be too complicated and might be difficult. Going to a teacher's college is indeed a good path.
"Thank you, Uncle He. We will consider it carefully. Although it hasn't been long since we started teaching in Qijia Village, Xiao Wu and I really enjoy it now. We've decided to apply to a teachers' college in our provincial capital," Wang Lei said. "If we get into a college there, we'll be closer to our hometown. Our parents can help take care of the kids. It'll be tough, but if we can get through these few years, we can live a decent and desirable life."
After seeing Wang Lei and the others off, He Jingyu and Wang Shuping went to the livestock team and happened to see Secretary Qi there.
Secretary Qi was talking animatedly with Professor Wang and Professor Gu!
"Professor Gu, Professor Wang, now that universities have started recruiting, I presume that your former Nanshi University has also started recruiting," Secretary Qi said. "I heard from my in-laws that universities outside are frantically recruiting back the university teachers who were previously re-educated. I have written two letters of commendation here, along with a list of the contributions you have made to Qijia Village over the years. I will send them to the Nanshi Education Bureau tomorrow. I hope they can give you priority in returning."
Upon hearing that the nationwide unified enrollment was being announced, Professor Wang and Professor Gu couldn't help but tear up; they had finally waited for this moment.
Qian Shikun and Sun Sihao were very envious when they heard what Secretary Qi said. However, they were not teachers, but capitalist roaders. They didn't know when they would be exonerated!
After all, Qian Shikun was involved in organized crime before liberation, while Sun Sihao's family owned a trading company. Back then, they were both wealthy and lived lavish lives, belonging to the exploiting class. Their social status was indeed inferior to Professor Wang and Professor Gu. Seven Star Grass said the first half of the story changed lives, and the second half will focus on He Tiantian's career; it won't end so quickly. (づwど) Love you all! Please subscribe to the official version.
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