"That's a pity, but you can continue studying when you have the chance in the future." Liu Yanran, who came from the future, knew the importance of academic qualifications, but she didn't try to persuade them too much, for fear that others would think she was meddling too much.
Su Wanwan nodded vigorously, expressing her agreement and recognition. In reality, she had always been a top student, with exceptional academic performance, and possessed the ability and potential to enter university. However, the reality was quite complicated.
Her second sister, already married and raising children in the countryside, would find the existing space at home too small for her family if she returned to the city to take the job. Renting would also be a significant expense. Her third brother and sister-in-law each held stable jobs and were unable to leave. Her fourth brother was deeply engrossed in Traditional Chinese Medicine and had no time for other matters. And her sixth brother, though still young, was struggling academically. Considering all these factors, she seemed the most suitable candidate for the position.
Despite this, if the opportunity arose, she still longed to attend university and pursue a higher level of knowledge and growth. After all, the reinstatement of the Gaokao system undoubtedly provided a chance for many young students to change their destinies. If her younger brother failed to gain admission to university next year, she would willingly hand over this valuable job opportunity to him, then return to her studies and pursue her own university dream.
You have to remember that in that era, the government uniformly assigned jobs to university graduates. Therefore, Su Wanwan didn't worry about not finding an ideal career after returning from her studies abroad. Furthermore, unlike her older brother, who went to Guangzhou to attend university, she preferred to stay in a university near Beijing, allowing her to balance family life with pursuing her own academic ambitions.
"That's fantastic! I believe that with your strength and hard work, there will be absolutely no problems," Liu Yanran said with a smile, her tone firm and encouraging. Her eyes gleamed with trust and support for the young girl.
Hearing these words, Su Wanwan felt a surge of motivation surge within her, as if her entire being had been ignited with fighting spirit. She clenched her fists tightly, vowing to give her all in the coming days to meet the challenges of the upcoming Gaokao. She couldn't wait for that fateful moment next year.
Afterward, the two continued their pleasant conversation, sharing anecdotes from their lives and insights from their studies. Time slipped by unnoticed. Liu Yanran glanced up at her watch, noticing it was already late at night. She frowned slightly, thinking: If I don't rest now, I might not be able to get up early enough to catch the train tomorrow. That would be a real problem.
Liu Yanran turned to Su Wanwan and said gently, "Wanwan, it's getting late. We should pack up and get ready for bed." Su Wanwan nodded in agreement. Then, with a broad smile, she said to Liu Yanran, "Thank you so much for having me out for dinner today! I'll treat you next time." It turned out that Liu Yanran had hosted Su Wanwan for dinner tonight.
Honestly, eating alone always felt a bit lonely and boring, but as long as Su Wanwan was by my side, the atmosphere immediately became lively and cheerful. And for some reason, every time I watched Su Wanwan savoring the food with relish, my own appetite would inevitably increase.
"Okay, then you can just come find me at Peking University next time, or you can come to my house!" Liu Yanran said with a smile, picking up a pen and writing down the detailed address of her courtyard house and the contact number of Liuji Hotpot on a piece of beautiful letter paper. Her handwriting was elegant and powerful, as if every stroke contained her love for Su Wanwan.
After finishing, Liu Yanran gently folded the letter, placed it in an envelope, and handed it to Su Wanwan. The moment Su Wanwan took the envelope, she felt Liu Yanran's sincerity and care, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
Night had already fallen, and moonlight streamed through the window into the room, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere. Liu Yanran lay in bed, her thoughts drifting away. She couldn't help but recall the words she had just heard from Su Wanwan, and a wave of emotion welled up in her heart.
People in this era face many difficulties and challenges, and life is not easy. However, it is precisely these hardships that make them more resilient and courageous. Liu Yanran knows this very well, and because of this, she cherishes everything she has.
Under the hazy moonlight, Liu Yanran secretly made up her mind: she must fully utilize the knowledge and skills she has learned and do her utmost to contribute to this era. Perhaps it was only a tiny contribution, but as long as it could bring a little warmth and hope to others, it would be worth it.
As she thought about it, she gradually felt sleepy. She slowly closed her eyes and fell into a sweet dream...
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