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He Tiantian suddenly realized that these two spots were actually closely related to her!
She changed some things through the Snake King, and these things, in turn, affected other people or events.
"What are the requirements for the recommended universities?" He Tiantian asked. Although worker-peasant-soldier universities don't rely on grades, they are still universities!
Going to university would be a good option!
However, considering that worker-peasant-soldier university students later faced some criticism due to their recommendation-based admission methods, varying levels of academic ability among admitted students, and irregular academic systems and syllabi, the fault did not lie with them, as the national college entrance examination had been abolished at the time, leaving them with no other choice. This was a specific product of a particular period in China's history. However, it seems that the state later issued clear regulations, uniformly assigning worker-peasant-soldier university students a junior college diploma.
“Although the spots are precious, not just anyone can be selected,” Qi Xiaoyan said with a sigh. She was not qualified. “You must have worked for more than three years or gained more practical experience. You must have a high school education or be a junior high school graduate who has self-studied high school courses. You must also have a good political background and a consistently good record (those with a bad record will be disqualified), a clean family background, good health, be under 25 years old, and have hobbies and special skills.”
Upon hearing this, He Tiantian knew she had no chance.
For no other reason than that she has a grandfather who studied abroad and returned from overseas, which makes her ineligible.
Sigh, He Tiantian thought, she'd better wait until the college entrance exam is reinstated in 1977 and then rely on her own abilities to get into university!
Regardless of what Qi Jianguo himself is like, his external conditions all meet these criteria!
Qi Jianguo attempted to rape her late at night, but she turned the tables on him, sending him to prison and ruining his chance to attend university.
If Qi Jianguo behaves himself, He Tiantian really won't have a chance to deal with him.
This time, Qi Jianguo brought it upon himself and suffered a major setback.
He deserved it!
He Tiantian felt extremely relieved!
Previously, He Tiantian had been thinking about revenge, and even wanted to fight Qi Jianguo to the death when she was angry.
Fortunately, she didn't act impulsively and held back.
Now that Qi Jianguo has come to this, he will definitely not have a good life in the future.
Cutting flesh with a dull knife is more painful for Qi Jianguo than killing him with a single blow!
However, He Tiantian thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Yan, you meet the requirements, why don't you try for this spot? You can go to university, there's no need to audition for the performing arts troupe."
Qi Xiaoyan smiled wryly and said, "Sister Tian, you're thinking too simply. As for my political affiliation and past performance, my education level is only junior high school. Even if I had studied some high school courses on my own, let alone whether I could reach the level of a high school graduate, I still wouldn't be able to achieve that level after three years of practical training!"
"Who in our village meets the requirements?" He Tiantian asked. She knew that Wang Lei was a high school graduate who had been working in the countryside for more than three years. This opportunity might fall to him!
However, the educated youth were, after all, outsiders, and even after graduating from university, they had little to do with Qijia Village.
Based on He Tiantian's understanding of Secretary Qi, those educated youth had no hope.
"My dad was discussing it with some village officials, but things have been delayed these past few days because of this incident," Qi Xiaoyan replied, unsure of who would ultimately be held responsible.
He Tiantian smiled but didn't say anything.
“Sister Tian, you’ve self-studied high school courses, but you’re in the same situation as me—you haven’t completed the full three-year practical training period, so you don’t meet the standards,” Qi Xiaoyan said with a sigh. “It’s a pity, but don’t be sad, you might have a chance the year after next.”
He Tiantian had already figured it out. Whether she could get the spot or not didn't matter. This would also prevent her from being criticized by future generations for using connections or having her degree's value questioned after she went to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
"I don't think it's a pity. It depends on the opportunity," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Last time you told me that apart from Qi Jianguo, it seems that there are no high school students in your village. Could you select one from among those educated youth?"
Qi Xiaoyan was taken aback, her expression becoming unnatural. However, in front of He Tiantian, she didn't lie and whispered, "Sister Tiantian, I know that Wang Lei, Li Mingkai, Lin Xiaoru, and Huang Jingli among the educated youth are all high school students. Lin Xiaoru and Huang Jingli, well, their performance wasn't good at all, so they didn't get a spot. Li Mingkai, that won't do either. Brother Wang Lei is a good person, but this is Qijia Village after all, and this was earned with the profits from our back mountain, so naturally, the villagers should take priority. If my father gives this spot to an educated youth, it will definitely cause resentment among the villagers."
"Hehe, that's true. The educated youth went to university and were assigned to the city, so they had nothing to do with Qijia Village anymore," He Tiantian laughed. "I understand that!"
“We don’t have Qi Jianguo, a high school graduate, but we have a few junior high school graduates in our village! For example, my brother Er Gou, he graduated from junior high school five years ago.” Qi Xiaoyan talked more and more, unconsciously mentioning several candidates from the village, among whom Qi Er Gou was the most competitive.
If it were Qi Ergou, He Tiantian would totally agree!
He was a good person with a pure heart!
The two chatted for a while longer, and Qi Xiaoyan left after Grandma Qi woke up in the evening.
Grandma Qi sat on a chair in the room, her face blank.
Although what Grandma Qi said this morning was meant to comfort herself, it still greatly affected her this time.
He Tiantian poured herself a glass of water, took some refreshing pastries from Xinghualou, and said, "Grandma, eating some pastries will make you feel better."
Grandma Qi smiled, not wanting to waste He Tiantian's efforts, picked up a pastry, took a bite, and chewed slowly. As she ate, tears streamed down her face again.
"Oh dear, what's wrong with me? Even eating such delicious food tastes bland." Grandma Qi smiled bitterly, put down the pastries, and took out a neatly folded handkerchief from her pocket to wipe her tears.
If you're feeling bitter inside, even the sweetest food will taste bitter.
Seeing Grandma Qi's forced smile, He Tiantian felt distressed.
"Grandma, there's something I haven't told you. I didn't want you to worry, and I didn't want you to be disappointed." He Tiantian knew that Grandma Qi was in this state because Grandma Qi's words were like sharp thorns that pierced her beliefs, causing her to become despondent.
Grandma Qi is in good health now; what she lacks is emotional support.
Grandma Qi was taken aback, turned to look at He Tiantian, and asked in confusion, "What could have made me so happy but then disappointed?"
She's already this old, and she's experienced all sorts of hardships and tribulations!
What else could possibly give her false hope?
"It's about Uncle Shuliang," He Tiantian replied. What she said was true, and she wasn't deceiving Grandma Qi. Anyway, in two years, after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, Grandma Qi's son, Qi Shuliang, would come to China to find his relatives.
"Shuliang?" Grandma Qi exclaimed excitedly, grabbing He Tiantian's arm. "You have news about Shuliang? What news? Tell me quickly! I can accept any news!"
Indeed, Qi Shuliang was the driving force that kept Grandma Qi going!
Given this, He Tiantian can also prescribe the right medicine.
"Grandma, you're hurting me!" He Tiantian said with a pained expression. "It really hurts!"
Grandma Qi looked embarrassed, loosened her withered hands, and asked hopefully, "What news is there about Shuliang?"
“I heard it from my parents, but it’s not certain,” He Tiantian said. “Based on the information you provided, they found out that Uncle Shuliang might have gone to Taiwan.” (To be continued.)
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