With the intense review, two months passed by naturally, which was neither short nor long.
Although Hua Jingmin didn't have to take the exam, he also became nervous.
He helped Zhou Baozhen prepare things.
"Pens, bring a few extra ones, just in case one doesn't work. Just in case."
"I've prepared your admission ticket and employment certificate. Don't forget to bring them."
"Also, be sure to bring a ruler and other things with you. If you can't find them, you can buy them at the supply and marketing cooperative."
The two checked over and over again, and only felt relieved when they were sure that there were no problems.
Hua Jingmin said, "I've already booked a room at the guesthouse in the county. You can sleep in one room by yourself so you can rest. We'll go to the state-owned restaurant for breakfast in the morning, and then go to my eldest brother's house for lunch and dinner."
Zhou Baozhen nodded and smiled, "It seems we have planned everything carefully."
The atmosphere was the same on Hua Qingping's side, and he and Wang Jingxia confirmed it many times.
Hua Qingping: "During the two days of the college entrance examination, I stayed at my eldest brother's house and ate there. Luckily, my eldest brother lives in the city, which made things much more convenient for us."
Wang Jingxia: "Don't be too nervous. With your ability, you'll definitely pass. If you don't have a good attitude and don't perform well, wouldn't that be a loss?"
Hua Qingping held Wang Jingxia's hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm definitely calm. Your man is going to get into Peking University!"
On the day of the college entrance examination, countless candidates rushed to the examination room excitedly, nervously, or confidently.
This is the first time the college entrance examination has been resumed in ten years, and it concerns the fate of countless people.
After finishing the last exam, Zhou Baozhen was still thinking about the test questions. When she walked out, she saw Hua Jingmin's tall figure standing there.
Hua Jingmin quickly spotted Zhou Baozhen in the crowd, looked at her and waved, a slight smile appearing on his usually calm face.
"Baozhen! I'll take you home!"
Zhou Baozhen was a little surprised: "Why are you here?"
Hua Jingmin: "It's okay, I'm off work now, I'll take you home."
The two went to find Hua Qingping again, and the three of them returned home together.
When they got home, the three of them smelled a fragrance wafting out.
As soon as Hua Qingping walked in, he asked, "Mom, what delicious food did you make today that smells so good?"
Wan Qingliu: "Isn't this to celebrate the battle you two just finished? I specially made delicious food to reward you!"
There was a rich feast on the table.
Braised pork with abalone, beef brisket stewed with tomatoes, mutton and carrot soup, dry pot spare ribs, steamed pork with rice flour and potatoes, and meat stewed with dried bamboo shoots.
Fish head tofu soup, steamed yellow croaker with bacon, braised prawns, and spicy crab.
This table of food made Hua Qingping dazzled. He joked:
"Mom, there's so much meat, you're trying to make me sick to death!"
Hua Xuguo: "Don't be so ungrateful, you're in such a good place. Others want to eat so much meat but can't!"
Wang Jingxia came out carrying a plate of smashed cucumbers and said with a smile, "Are you worried there won't be enough vegetables on the table?"
Fried tofu with chili peppers, cold kelp salad, stir-fried lotus root slices, stir-fried bok choy, stir-fried lettuce, and seaweed egg drop soup.
Hua Jingmin was stunned: "With so many delicious dishes, can our family finish them all?"
Wan Qingliu: "Give the remaining food to Dengbao!"
Hua Qingping couldn't help but say: "Even a light bulb can't be eaten!"
It’s hard to imagine how a light bulb as small as this can fit so many dishes on the table.
Of course, it has a big appetite. It can eat up a full dog bowl of rice for three meals a day.
At this moment, the light bulb was already running happily under the table, wagging its tail and sticking out its tongue.
Looking at its little eyes sparkling with anticipation, Hua Wanchi couldn't help but smile.
Even the two cats, Orange Peel and Taosu, were standing at the foot of the wall, looking here with two pairs of eager and curious eyes.
Zhou Yujiao: "Don't worry, each dish is small in portion, and our family can finish it all."
In order to prepare such a large table of food, the family brought out a huge round table and placed it on the dining table.
These dishes can be placed.
Children with short arms are at a disadvantage.
Hua Xuguo asked Hua Wanchi: "Chichi, what do you want to eat? Dad will pick it up for you."
Hua Wanchi pointed at the beef brisket stewed with tomatoes: "That one!"
Hua Qingping and Wang Jingxia also performed the same operation.
Xiangxiang is only three years old and can’t eat food with strong flavors, so I specially made a bowl of steamed egg for her.
"The eggs are so delicious and tender! I want to eat those too!"
Wang Jingxia couldn't help laughing: "What does Xiangxiang want to eat?"
The little hand pointed at the braised pork.
It is bright red and shiny, and looks fragrant.
The whole family was very satisfied with this meal.
Hua Xuguo burped and said, "I'm not saying this, but the dishes at banquets before were never this good!"
This celebration banquet was really sumptuous.
Wan Qingliu glanced at him and said, "When they get into university, I'll have a banquet!"
For such an honor-making event, if you don’t hold dozens of banquets to show off, what’s the difference between that and marching at night in fine clothes?
After about a month, the results came out.
Hua Qingping and Zhou Baozhen both chose science.
Hua Qingping scored 367 points and Zhou Baozhen scored 334 points.
With a total score of only 400, Hua Qingping was somewhat confident, but not entirely sure whether he could be admitted to Beijing University.
Zhou Baozhen couldn't help feeling uneasy.
She applied to a prestigious school in Hai City, but she wasn't sure if she could get in with this score.
Many educated youth came from Hai City, so there must be quite a few who applied to universities in Hai City.
Fortunately, both of them received their admission letters.
Wan Qingliu was so happy!
He shows off to everyone he meets in the village.
"How do you know my youngest son and the wife of my fourth son got into college? Oh, it's all because of their own hard work!"
"Yes, it's my fifth child who got admitted to Beijing University!"
"Ah? What? You're asking about my fourth son's wife? Oh, she only got into Danfu! Nothing special, just a famous school in Hai City!"
"How can I not be happy? Oh, my two grandparents are both in college, and our ancestors are so happy! Come to my house for a drink in a few days! Let's share in the good fortune!"
At that time, there was no transportation system as developed as in later generations.
Wan Qingliu really wanted to set up a seafood feast, but when he thought about how it would turn out not to be right, he had to give up with regret.
Braised pork with bamboo shoots and whole peeled eggs.
A big bowl full of fish fillets braised with chili peppers.
Steamed pork with rice flour returns again.
Fried lard with chili peppers, stewed bacon, and braised pork with preserved vegetables.
At this point, the meat dishes are almost done.
The rest are some vegetarian dishes.
Hua Xuguo: "As soon as we had the banquet, the food was not as good as the celebration banquet."
Wan Qingliu glared at him, "Of course we have to eat better at home! If you give such good food to others, they might not appreciate it!"
This made a lot of sense and Hua Xuguo couldn't refute it.
After the graduation banquet, everyone in the surrounding area knew that a family in Dafang Village had two college students.
One went to Peking University and the other went to Danfu University!
Many people were shocked when they heard this: "Wow, smoke is coming out of that family's ancestral grave?"
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