Chapter 388 They Are Confused
Only when domestic grain production is increased will we have more energy to develop the economy, which is also an important means to promote social development.
Although Shang Ruoting is currently just an ordinary rural woman, the idea of a strong agricultural country is deeply rooted in her mind. She does this without hesitation and without any selfish motives.
Neither she nor Tan Chen expected to make a fortune by growing crops. If they wanted to make a lot of money, there were many ways to do so. For example, their family cultivated oyster mushrooms. Tan Chen had taken on several small projects and in two or three months, he had already made more money than most people with formal jobs in the city.
The reason why they did not invite Yangmei and other families to join in the planting at first was because they were worried that they did not have confidence in growing winter wheat. Instead, they went ahead with it because of their words.
It’s different now. Everyone asked to plant winter wheat, so Shang Ruoting naturally has no reason to object.
Planting a year earlier will bring earlier profits, and more seeds can be saved, which is what Shang Ruoting likes to see.
So, in front of several people, Shang Ruoting carefully explained the methods and precautions of planting winter wheat.
In addition, Shang Ruoting planned to customize another batch of fertilizers. When Tan Chen accompanied her a while ago, he extracted some non-acidic fertilizers, which was enough for their families to use.
Zhao Fa and others knew that planting winter wheat should be done as soon as possible, so they bought seeds from Shang Ruoting and went back to make arrangements.
Apart from them, the people in Sihe Village had little contact with the Tan Chen family, and did not know the couple very well, let alone any trust.
Some people even laughed at those who planted winter wheat, thinking they were crazy. How could Beihe Province possibly plant winter wheat in winter?
Yang Mei and Aunt Chen Si didn't care what those people said. They just had unconditional faith in Shang Ruoting and his wife. Even if the winter wheat was not planted successfully, at least they had tried their best and would not regret it.
After all, Zhao Fa and Deputy Captain Wang are village cadres and have a certain authority. As long as they hear those people talking behind their backs, they will criticize them.
After these two people did this, the gossip in the village soon stopped. Even if there was any gossip, it would probably be done behind closed doors.
Time quickly entered October, and Shang Ruoting was sitting in front of the TV watching the news boredly.
A piece of news immediately cheered her up.
"Our country has officially resumed the college entrance examination..."
The female host on TV spoke word by word.
Shang Ruoting listened very carefully. She had been preparing for this day for more than a year.
After the news was broadcast, Tan Chen walked into the house from outside, and Shang Ruoting told him the good news as soon as possible.
"Tan Chen, the news just said that the college entrance examination has been resumed."
Tan Chen was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became a little excited.
"Wife, did the news mention the requirements for taking the college entrance exam?"
Shang Ruoting knew this herself, even without the news. She had previously been afraid to speak out for fear of arousing Tan Chen's suspicion, but now it was different. She could speak out with a clear conscience, and she could even say things that weren't in the news.
"The news said that the college entrance examination adopts a voluntary registration, unified examination, and admission based on merit..."
Tan Chen was very excited. He had dreamed of going to college since he was a child, so when he was in the army, no matter how hard the training and tasks were, he never gave up self-study.
Now that his efforts have finally seen hope, how could he not be happy?
Tan Chen took Shang Ruoting's hand and said, "Wife, let's go sign up together."
After saying that, he suddenly saw Shang Ruoting's huge belly, and his excited expression became a little embarrassed.
"Wife, since the college entrance examination has been resumed, it can't be this year. It should be held every year in the future. Let's go and register together next year."
Shang Ruoting thought the same thing when she just found out she was pregnant. She didn't know whether pregnant women were allowed to take the college entrance examination. But the news just said that regardless of age or class, anyone who is willing can sign up.
No one mentioned that pregnant women are not allowed to take the college entrance examination, so why doesn't she give it a try?
If I pass the exam this year, I can go directly to university after giving birth to my child next year and complete my studies one year earlier.
"We can sign up and try. What if pregnant women can take the college entrance examination?"
Tan Chen refused: "No, your health is more important. The college entrance examination doesn't cost you this year."
Shang Ruoting had already made up her mind that she must convince Tan Chen.
"Each exam is a maximum of ninety minutes. I can handle that."
In order to get Tan Chen to agree to sign up for a try, Shang Ruoting used her secret weapon that always worked.
She sat next to Tan Chen and buried her face in his arms, pretending to be aggrieved.
“I want to take the college entrance examination this year.”
Tan Chen...
He admitted that if his wife was wronged, he would definitely surrender.
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