On July 7, 1979, the much-anticipated college entrance examination finally began.
Liu Yanran made a special call to her fourth brother Liu Guoxing yesterday, asking him to relax and take it easy, and to come to the border to find her after the exam.
Liu Yanran was a little nervous about the college entrance examination, but she was more excited and confident.
She chose liberal arts, so she took exams in Chinese, mathematics, politics, geography and English, with a total score of 510.
Among them, other subjects were manageable for Liu Yanran, but politics was the one she was most worried about.
After all, there are no standard answers to political exams, and questions need to be answered based on the historical context of each era.
This is indeed a big challenge for Liu Yanran, a time traveler.
At home, everyone was more nervous than Liu Yanran.
Liu Yanran's examination site was in the county, so she chose to live in a house in the county.
Originally, Liu Yanran planned to eat in the restaurant, but Cao Cuilan firmly disagreed.
She rushed to the county specifically to cook for her daughter, hoping to provide the best logistical support for Liu Yanran.
The eldest and second sisters-in-law also temporarily lived in the county with their children, which made Liu Guoqiang miserable. When he returned home after work, he was faced with only a cold stove and no warmth. Fortunately, Gu Shimiao knew about this situation and asked Gu Shiyuan to bring food to Liu Guoqiang.
After all, Liu Guoqiang is his brother's future brother-in-law, so sending him a meal is only natural! In this way, he can help Liu Guoqiang and improve Gu Shijing's favorability. Why not do it?
For Liu Yanran, the three days of the Gaokao were a sweet burden. Not only was her mother, Cao Cuilan, extremely nervous, but her eldest and second sisters-in-law were also nervous.
Even more exaggerated was that even her third sister Liu Pianran, Cao Yang, and Cao Yue would come over to check on her after work. Liu Yanran felt like she had become a national treasure, being carefully cared for by everyone.
Every morning, before daybreak, Cao Cuilan would get up early and start busying herself. She meticulously prepared breakfast for Liu Yanran, cooking all kinds of delicious food in different ways.
Sometimes it is a bowl of steaming porridge with a fragrant aroma; sometimes it is a plate of exquisite and delicious snacks that makes people salivate; and sometimes it is Liu Yanran’s favorite dish, which makes people’s appetite increase just by looking at it.
These foods are full of mother's love, allowing Liu Yanran to feel the warmth of home even in the tense exam atmosphere.
Lunch and dinner were incredibly sumptuous. Cao Cuilan meticulously selected the ingredients and prepared each dish with care. She knew Liu Yanran's likes and dislikes and always managed to create meals that satisfied her daughter.
At the dinner table, she didn't ask about Liu Yanran's test results, but just asked her to eat well. Liu Yanran felt her mother's love and expectations, and her heart was filled with strength.
In addition to cooking, Cao Cuilan also prepares fruits and malted milk for Liu Yanran when she is resting, so that she can maintain sufficient physical strength. She will silently accompany her daughter and give her a warm hug, so that she can feel the power of maternal love.
During these three days, Liu Yanran noticed that her mother's cooking skills seemed to have improved. She knew this was because her mother prepared her meals with such care, her love infused into every dish. This motherly love filled Liu Yanran with immense happiness and satisfaction, and it also strengthened her resolve to study hard for the exam.
After the college entrance exam, Liu Yanran hugged her mother tightly and said gratefully, "Mom, thank you for everything you've done for me these past three days. Your cooking skills are really getting better and better!"
Cao Cuilan looked at her daughter with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction and pride. She knew that the three days of hard work were worth it because she saw her daughter's confidence and hard work in the exam room.
Meanwhile, Liu Guoxing, who was taking an exam, had thought he would be eating the school cafeteria's standard meals for the next few days, but he didn't expect his aunt and cousin's wife to come and bring him food! When he saw the insulated boxes in their hands, his eyes lit up.
He opened the lunch box and saw it was filled with a variety of delicious dishes: braised pork, sweet and sour spare ribs, shredded pork with fish flavor, and so on. These were his favorite dishes, and they were cooked to perfection. Looking at this sumptuous lunch, Liu Guoxing's heart was filled with gratitude.
His aunt and cousin's wife were incredibly kind to him. Not only did they care about his studies, they even went out of their way to bring him meals. This care warmed Liu Guoxing's heart, and he resolved to work hard and achieve excellent grades. He wanted to study in Beijing with his sister, so he had to give it his all.
After three days of intense exams, Liu Guoxing finally completed all the tests. During this time, his aunt and cousin's wife would bring him meals on time every day to help him maintain good physical and mental strength. Because he ate so well, Liu Guoxing even gained a few pounds. It must be said that his aunt and cousin's wife are really good at raising pigs!
After the college entrance examination, Liu Guoxing got a letter of introduction and went to look for his sister. His father, Liu Chunping, temporarily lived in his uncle's house. After all, he hadn't retired yet and needed to go to work. However, his family was worried about him being alone at home. Since his workplace was not far from his uncle's house, they decided to let him live there! After arranging things for his father, Liu Guoxing happily embarked on a journey to the border.
It was time for dinner, and the family sat around the dining table. Finally, they started discussing the college entrance examination.
"Yanran, how did you do in the exam this time?" asked the eldest brother Liu Guoqiang.
"I feel like I performed pretty well." Liu Yanran answered confidently.
"That's good, that's good!" Cao Cuilan said happily.
However, Liu Guoxing seemed a little uneasy: "English is a bit difficult..."
His third sister, Liu Pianran, comforted him, "It's okay. We all believe in your ability. Don't worry too much."
Next, the two began to compare answers and estimate scores. After all, now is the time to apply for admission in advance.
Liu Yanran told her family without hesitation: "I only want to apply to Kyoto University or National Tsinghua University. Other schools are not within my consideration."
The father and mother exchanged a glance, a hint of worry on their faces. They knew both schools were among the top in the country, and the competition was fierce. But seeing their daughter's determined eyes, they said nothing more.
In contrast, Liu Guoxing was much more cautious. To be on the safe side, in addition to Kyoto University and National Tsing Hua University, he also applied to several other universities in Kyoto.
Finally, Liu Yanran encouraged her brother: "Come on, Guoxing. As long as you work hard, everything is possible."
Liu Guoxing nodded and said he would do his best.
After dinner, Liu Yanran returned to her room and continued to review in preparation for future challenges.
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