"I'm listening..." She took a deep breath. "Dad, since the news has already spread from within your organization, it must be true. What exactly did they say? What are the conditions?"
"The Education Bureau has tentatively decided that any qualified workers, farmers, educated youth, demobilized soldiers, and cadres can apply, with the age limit extended to thirty and marital status not limited! Ya Jing, you meet all the requirements!"
Thirty? Bai Yajing is twenty-eight this year.
She felt a surge of relief, then heard Xiao's father add, "For exceptionally outstanding individuals, the age limit can be relaxed! Even if you're over the age limit, you're the hospital director, so you're definitely considered an outstanding talent!"
Bai Yajing's heart was pounding; she felt a long-lost, almost unfamiliar thrill spreading through her chest.
That was hope, that was a dream, that was a longing that had been buried deep for ten years but had never truly died.
Self-study and experiencing university firsthand are obviously different.
"I understand... I'll start studying. Dad, please take care of yourselves at home. Don't tell anyone about this except your close family."
Oh, by the way, Dad, could you please tell Lin Huan for me that she also wants to go to university and ask her to start preparing for the exam as soon as possible?
"Okay, Dad understands."
She whispered a reminder to Mr. Xiao to take care of his health before hanging up the phone.
Back in her room, she mechanically took off her coat, but couldn't fold it neatly no matter what she did.
Her hands trembled, and images from her high school days kept flashing before her eyes: her standing on the podium reciting "In Memory," her staying up late to review her biology textbook, her discussing with her classmates which college to apply to...
Bai Yajing thought of Liu Meiling and her friends in the village who were still in the countryside, and suddenly stood up.
The early summer breeze still carried a slight chill, and she wrapped her gray coat tighter around herself.
After writing the letter and putting it in the envelope, I took out a set of high school textbooks from my jade pendant, packed them up, and then got on my bicycle.
The wheels rolled over the fallen leaves, making a crisp cracking sound, just like her current mood.
Upon arriving at the post office, I mailed the letter along with the textbook to Xinghua Village.
When I got home, Grandpa had already prepared dinner.
He came out of the kitchen wearing an apron, carrying a plate of stir-fried cabbage. "Darling, it's time to eat. Where did you go outside?"
He just asked casually.
Bai Yajing put down her bag and smiled as she took the groceries from his hand.
"Grandpa, this is fantastic news!"
After hearing this, Old Master Bai almost dropped the spatula in his hand.
"Okay! Okay! Good! My dear, study hard for your exams!"
By the way, what will happen to the hospital if you go to take the exam?
He was already thinking about whether or not to go and have a proper talk with Old Man Gao.
Bai Yajing took the spatula from his hand and took over cooking the remaining dishes.
"Grandpa, you don't know Grandpa Gao and Grandpa Qian?"
They were eager for me to seize such a great opportunity! Their mantra was always the same: "Medicine is advancing every day; stopping learning is tantamount to giving up on patients' lives!"
So, even though she hadn't spoken to the hospital yet, she already knew the result.
The biggest regret of Grandpa Gao and his mentors was that she couldn't go to university normally.
Even though her medical skills are already quite good, no worse than others, sometimes having a degree can help her go further and have a smoother path.
This is the real problem.
"I've thought about it. After I get into university, I can apply for part-time programs, and if possible, I'll try to shorten the time and graduate as soon as possible."
After all, she had already learned the knowledge from university on her own, and was even personally taught by the doctors at the hospital.
Although going to university was her obsession, she was also clear-headed and wouldn't waste too much time on a youthful obsession.
She hopes to have the opportunity to go abroad and learn about more advanced medical technologies in the future.
Grandpa Bai silently gave a thumbs up, "You're truly my child! Grandpa supports you!"
"I'll go find those books and stuff for you!"
Bai Yajing felt a warmth in her heart. "Grandpa, I have them all, even my university textbooks."
I just went out to mail letters and textbooks to the village!
Grandpa Bai nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, you should tell those people in the village!"
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