The family chatted and talked, caring about each other, and time became gentle and slow at this moment.
Dinner was over before we knew it, and it was Zhang Qiurui's turn to distribute the things he bought from Yanjing for the family.
"Mom and Dad, these are the white Huili shoes I bought for you from Yanjing. One pair each for your eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, second brother, second sister-in-law, third brother, third sister-in-law, Mingqi, Mingren, and you younger ones. Go get your own size." At this time, Zhang Qiurui took out the white Huili shoes he bought for Zhou Guihua and Zhang Ercheng.
"Dad, this Zhongshan suit is for you. Mom, this white shirt is for you. Everyone else should get a set of bell-bottom pants, a white shirt, or a Lenin suit. Choose your own."
"In addition, my parents, my eldest brother, my eldest sister-in-law, my second brother, my second sister-in-law, my third brother, my third sister-in-law, Mingqi, and Mingren each received a watch.
As for you little ones, I’ll buy more for you when you’re a little older.” Zhang Qiurui was distributing the gifts he had bought from the trading supermarket to his family.
"My parents are old, and they spend most of their time working in the production team. Why do they wear Mao suits and white shirts? Isn't that a waste? They don't need watches either. This watch costs dozens of dollars, right? If they buy ten, it will cost hundreds of dollars, right?" Zhou Guihua took the things Zhang Qiurui bought for them. Although she said that Zhang Qiurui was spending money recklessly, her face was filled with happiness and pride.
"Finally, this is for my nephew or niece." Finally, Zhang Qiurui took out a small golden lock with the word "Fu" on it and handed it to her third brother.
Today, when she saw her third sister-in-law wearing a cloth on her head, she knew that she had given birth.
As for whether it was a boy or a girl, Zhang Qiurui didn't have time to ask, but the thought was already fully contained in this exquisite little gold lock.
"Qiu Rui, your third sister-in-law gave birth to a big fat boy weighing more than six kilograms seven days ago. Your third brother named him Zhang Mingzhong." Zhou Guihua said with a smile.
"Aunt, didn't you bring any food back today?" After the distribution of gifts was completely over, the younger two, Mingduo and Mingxia, were still eagerly waiting for their aunt to take out the snacks.
"I forgot. I'll go to the commune to buy it for you tomorrow." Zhang Qiurui smiled and pinched the cheeks of her two little nieces.
She actually forgot to buy food for the little ones in the family.
However, she has to go to the commune tomorrow and find an excuse to buy various household supplements from the trading supermarket.
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The next day, Wang Shi and Zhou Tan somehow learned about Zhang Qiurui's return. Early in the morning, they came to their house to play.
"Oh! I haven't seen you for half a year. I almost didn't recognize you, Qiu Rui.
"As expected of someone who's been to the big city and seen the world, this temperament and this dress, wow! They're all completely different from before!" Wang Shi exclaimed exaggeratedly as he entered the door, with a bit of envy and amusement in his eyes.
"Wang Shi, if you keep talking nonsense, be careful or I won't give you the gift I brought back from Yanjing." Zhang Qiurui threatened with a smile. She returned to the room, holding two boxes, and shook them gently, deliberately whetting Wang Shi's appetite.
"Student Zhang Qiurui, you are a magnanimous person. Don't bother with a rough guy like me." Wang Shi put his hands together and acted as if begging for mercy, which made Zhou Tan laugh so hard that he fell backwards.
Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Mingqi were also amused by his funny appearance. The corners of their mouths rose slightly, and a smile flashed in their eyes. She walked forward and handed one of the boxes to Wang Shi and the other to Zhou Tan.
"Here, this is for you. Don't say I'm stingy." Zhang Qiurui said mysteriously.
Wang Shi eagerly took the box and opened the lid. Inside lay a pair of white sneakers with the words 'Hui Li' written on the heels. A look of surprise crossed Wang Shi's face as he said, "These are Hui Li white sneakers. They're only ten yuan a pair. I begged my mom to buy them for me, but she wouldn't. They're too expensive. I can't have them."
Although Wang Shi liked the Huili white shoes in front of him very much, he immediately backed off after thinking about the price.
"Qiu Rui, where did you get the money to buy these Huili shoes?" Zhou Tan also looked interested, but also seemed a little hesitant because of the high price.
He knew that Zhang Qiurui's family was not well-off. This time when she went to study in Yanjing, her second brother also went to accompany her, so there must be a lot of expenses.
"Don't worry, I worked part-time at school and saved the money I earned. Between us, a pair of shoes is nothing." Zhang Qiurui explained with a smile.
Wang Shi and Zhou Tan looked at each other and saw trust and support in each other's eyes.
They knew that Zhang Qiurui had always been a sensible person, so since she said so, they had nothing to worry about.
"Qiu Rui, you are so nice! I have always wanted these shoes!" Wang Shi hugged the box excitedly.
Afterwards, the four of them sat together in the main room and talked about their recent situations.
Zhang Qiurui shared some of what he saw and heard in Yanjing.
"How many points did you get in your final exam this time? Have you decided where to go to college? What major will you choose?" Zhang Qiurui asked.
“Mingqi and I were both around 410 or 420, and Wang Shi was around 380 or 390.
The three of us agreed to apply to Yenching University.
I want to study law, Wang Shi likes gossip, so he wants to study journalism, and as for Mingqi, he wants to study business administration.
"Qiu Rui, in your opinion, which university in Yenching University would be more suitable for us to apply to?" Zhou Tan asked Zhang Qiu Rui, wanting to hear Zhang Qiu Rui's opinion.
Zhang Qiurui nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in his eyes. "Your ideas are all very good. As the cultural center of the country, Yenching is indeed a great place for further study. For law and business administration, Peking University and National Tsing Hua University are good choices."
Peking University and National Tsinghua University are undoubtedly top choices, with a long history and strong faculty, which will be of great benefit to your future career development.
As for Wang Shi's desire to study journalism, I recommend Yenching University of Media and Communications. This university has an extremely high reputation in the field of journalism and communication. It not only emphasizes both theory and practice, but also has in-depth collaborations with numerous media organizations and offers a wealth of internship opportunities, which are very helpful in cultivating news sensitivity and a sense of social responsibility."
"Then I will apply to Yenching University of Communication." Wang Shi said without hesitation when he heard it.
After all, Zhang Qiurui studied in Yanjing and must know much more than him. Plus, Zhang Qiurui is very smart, so it’s always right to listen to her.
"Then I will discuss it with my family, and then with Mingqi, to decide whether to apply to Tsinghua University or Peking University. Anyway, it doesn't matter which school we both apply to. If we go to the same school, then we can take care of each other." Zhou Tan glanced at Zhang Mingqi and said.
"Okay, you guys can do whatever you want."
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