After the age of thirty-five, people feel that time is like a wild horse that has been let loose, and no matter how hard they try, they can't hold it back.
When Pingping and An'an were in their first year of high school, Yu Yin was thirty-five years old and didn't feel anything. But after watching the 1985 Spring Festival Gala, she felt like she had suddenly boarded a high-speed train!
"What's wrong? Why do you keep looking in the mirror? Is there something on your face?"
Lu Shurui looked at Yinyin sitting in front of the vanity mirror, not understanding what she was doing, since she wasn't doing any skincare!
"I'm looking at my crow's feet, and I feel like the lines on my face have increased in the last few years. It's true, once a woman turns 35, it feels like she's crossed a watershed, and there's a noticeable difference."
Yu Yin doesn't usually pay much attention to these things, but lately, she doesn't know why, her gaze keeps lingering on the mirror, checking if there's any difference between today and yesterday.
“You’ve been a bit stressed lately. The college entrance exam is less than a month away. The kids seem pretty relaxed about it, but you seem a bit anxious.” Lu Shurui knew that Yin Yin was usually unassuming and composed in everything she did, but she couldn’t keep her composure when it came to her children.
This year, Pingping and An'an are taking the college entrance exam, while Kuaikuai and Manman are taking the middle school entrance exam. All four children are at a crossroads. Yinyin knows that her four children have good academic performance, and they will likely do well in both the middle school and college entrance exams.
"I know, it's just that I can't quite control my mind, especially at night, I always think about all sorts of random things."
In recent years, Yu Yin and her colleagues' factory has been doing quite well. While they may not be making a fortune every day, they are certainly worth several digits. A couple of years ago, they built houses for an orphanage in Yunnan Province, and the children have moved into spacious and bright brick houses.
Yu Yin and Qian Jianguo collaborated frequently; Qian Jianguo invested in Yu Yin's ham sausage factory, and Yu Yin in turn invested in Qian Jianguo's construction company. He sold off all his other projects and plunged headlong into the real estate boom.
Qian Jianguo found a wife who was a good match for him; her father-in-law was also a business tycoon. Although their relationship wasn't particularly dramatic, they understood and supported each other. They've been married for three years and have two children, so their life is quite fulfilling.
Speaking of this, we must mention Zhong Liang and He Haifeng. The two were in the same boat, having been pressured to get married for a long time. In the end, they both met their soulmates and each found their own destiny. Now, they have also become fathers, completing different stages of their lives.
Wang Wen also benefited from Yu Yin's influence, and his political career has been going from strength to strength. He has entered the core team of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Although his position is not high, his future prospects are promising.
Yu Yin sighed inwardly, thankfully, her family and friends were all doing well!
Yu Yin slowly adjusted her emotions, not wanting to affect the children, as the exams were just a few days away.
These past few days, things have been relatively calm at the factory, and everything is running smoothly. Each department has its designated head. Over the years, Yu Yin has gradually distributed some shares to employees, though not many, but it's a token gesture. The factory's employees have a high level of job satisfaction, and aside from special circumstances, very few resign.
Because the exam was scheduled for July, when the temperature is high, but there was nothing that could be done; it was a nationwide unified event. As for which year it was changed to June, Yu Yin couldn't remember.
Pingping and An'an have gotten used to their mother waiting for them at home during their exam period; she won't go out. Knowing they'll see their mother when they get home, and that their peace of mind comes from knowing she sees them off every day.
After graduating with his doctorate, Dr. Lu Shurui taught at the university. He took things one step at a time and didn't care much about titles or other things, but he lived a carefree and easy life. In his words, he just liked to study.
His colleagues, however, said with envy and jealousy, "Lu Shurui has a wife who can earn money, so he doesn't lack money. What's there to fight over? If I had a wife like that, I'd live a carefree life too!"
Lu Shurui had heard these kinds of comments before, both openly and subtly. He replied directly, "There's nothing I can do. My wife is capable, so I can only live off her."
Since the person involved has said so, those who are jealous can't say anything more. After all, the other person has the means. Comparison is the thief of joy.
June passed quickly, and July arrived.
On the same morning, Yu Yin said the same thing, "Did you bring your admission ticket, pen, and water? Don't forget anything."
Lu Shurui replied with the same words: "I've checked, nothing is missing, don't worry."
The same group of people walked towards the examination hall.
This time we were lucky; the test center was An'an's own school, which is close to home, so we could have a good rest at noon.
An'an and Pingping strode confidently toward the examination hall, marking another crossroads in their lives.
Yu Yin and Lu Shurui, along with Kuai Kuai and Man Man, watched the two enter the teaching building. They didn't wait outside; they would come to pick them up later.
In the examination room, An'an and Pingping looked at the exam paper with confidence and wrote with ease.
At home, Uncle Hu and Aunt Hu were busy in the kitchen preparing lunch.
After a stressful morning of exams, children need to relax when they get home. Their food should be neither too cold nor too hot.
Uncle Hu and his family have lived with Yu Yin's family for many years. They know everyone's eating habits and dietary restrictions by heart, so it's not a difficult thing for them.
Besides, all the ingredients are grown by ourselves, and the meat is bought from the market early in the morning and has just been slaughtered, so it's absolutely guaranteed.
Lu Shurui and Yu Yin arrived at the examination hall just in time, each holding a bowl of mung bean soup.
"The bell rang, we should be coming out soon!" Yu Yin grabbed Lu Shurui's arm, a little excited.
"Okay, don't rush, we still have to wait a few more minutes." Lu Shurui reassured Yu Yin, holding her hand gently. He was actually quite excited himself. More than ten years had passed since his college entrance exam; time really flies.
"Pingping, An'an, Mommy's here."
Yu Yin spotted Pingping and An'an walking towards her from a distance; their exam rooms were next to each other.
"Dad, Mom!"
The two children, with their long legs and feet, ran over in a few steps, drank the mung bean soup their mother brought, and quenched their thirst!
"Come on, let's go home for dinner. Grandma Gu and Grandpa Gu made your favorite dishes. After you eat, take a shower and take a nap. Don't read anymore." Yu Yin pulled An'an along, while Lu Shurui and Pingping walked behind her.
To anyone who sees this, it's a heartwarming family. No one knew beforehand that they also had twins.
The college entrance examination has passed smoothly without any unexpected events.
Yu Yin knew that in the past two days, some children had suffered from heatstroke, some had diarrhea, and some had even fainted due to stress...
After finishing Pingping and An'an's college entrance exams, Yu Yin is now busy with Kuaikuai and Manman's middle school entrance exams, leaving her no time to rest.
Kuai Kuai and Man Man's grades are also good, but not as good as Ping Ping's, and about the same as An An's.
Yu Yin's anxiety was no less than when she was two older. She repeated her instructions one after another, but the children didn't find it annoying; on the contrary, they felt very reassured.
After two equally agonizing days, Kuai Kuai and Man Man also finished their middle school entrance exams and are now just waiting for the results.
The results of the college entrance examination are about to be released. Pingping and An'an have both chosen their favorite schools and are just waiting for their admission notices to arrive!
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