Chapter 76
After filling out the application form in early summer, I hurried back to my room to review.
It was already dark outside. Tang Haikuan and Wu Xuemei packed up and washed up, then returned to their room, chatted and prepared to go to bed.
Although they were excited about applying to Peking University when filling out the application form just now, they did not really take the fact that they had applied to Peking University in early summer seriously. After the excitement got over, they did not think much about it.
Wu Xuemei smiled and whispered, "I think Xia Xia is quite confident about the college entrance exam. We don't expect to get into Peking University, and we don't compete with Guan Jie. As long as Xia Xia can go to college, I will be so happy. I will buy firecrackers to set off when the time comes."
Tang Haikuan said conservatively: "Don't be too happy yet. It's not easy for us to get into an ordinary university. If we have too high expectations, and if we fail to get in and show disappointment, won't Xia Xia be upset?"
Wu Xuemei felt that what he said made sense, so she took a deep breath and said, "You're right. We should keep a calm mind. Regardless of whether we pass the exam or not, our family will have enough to live on."
Tang Haikuan nodded: "That's the truth."
Tang Haikuan and Wu Xuemei were calm, but the Han family was not so calm.
They were not hoping that Han Ting could get into university to bring honor to the family, but they hoped that Han Ting could pass the college entrance examination and seize the opportunity to return from the countryside.
They didn't know how to fill in the application form. After dinner, the two children washed up and went to bed, and the four adults sat together to talk about this matter.
Han Qingtian called Han Lei, "Send another telegram to San'er tomorrow. Let's not care what university it is. Let him apply to Beijing. If he is not confident about getting into university, just fill in two secondary vocational schools in the remarks column. The easier it is to get into, the better. As long as he can come back to school, it's fine."
Han Lei understood and nodded to Han Qingtian, "Okay."
The Jiang family in Westinghouse didn't worry too much about filling out the application form.
They had considered these things a long time ago, and now they just had to fill them in.
After filling out the application form, Jiang Guanjie studied slowly until bedtime as usual, and then did not stay up late to review. He just washed up and went to bed.
Xu Lihua said that he didn't need to review until midnight every day.
When he got up the next day, Chuxia had already left.
The others also got up at the normal time, and when they met each other in the yard to wash up, they would exchange a few words with each other.
Xu Lihua ran into Tang Haikuan and asked with a smile, "Which schools did your daughter Chuxia apply to?"
Tang Haikuan was naturally too embarrassed to say it directly, so he smiled and said, "I just reported three at random, let's try them all anyway."
He didn't want to say much about Chuxia. If he let out the news about Peking University, he would be laughed at by everyone in the alley.
So he turned the topic to Jiang Guanjie and continued to ask with a smile: "The three choices your Guanjie filled in should all be famous universities, right?"
Xu Lihua responded, "Yes, in addition to the two in Beijing, we also filled in Nankai."
Tang Haikuan didn't really understand this. It seemed that this school wasn't on the enrollment catalog that Chuxia copied last night, so he asked again, "Which school is this?"
Xu Lihua said: "The one in Tianjin is second only to Tsinghua University and Peking University."
Tang Haikuan nodded, "It's not far away, and the school is so good. Guanjie is still a promising person in our school."
Xu Lihua said: "We have high expectations for him."
Tang Haikuan said: "He still has the ability."
The two of them took a short time to wash up, and after talking for a few words, they went back to their rooms.
After breakfast, Tang Haikuan and Wu Xuemei went out of the yard to work, and happened to meet Han Qingtian and Han Lei who were also going out to work at the same time.
Han Qingtian went to the front yard and pushed the tricycle.
After going out of the gate, he rode the tricycle in front, while Tang Haikuan, Wu Xuemei and Han Lei followed behind.
As the three of them walked, they also talked about filling out their college applications.
After leaving the alley and finding his way around, Han Lei did not go to work immediately. Instead, he rushed to the post office and sent a short telegram to Han Ting.
***
In the evening.
The kitchen of the educated youth in Tanxi Brigade.
Han Ting, Chaozi, Guogai and Su Yun sat at the table.
After reading Han Lei's telegram, Guo Gai said, "Don't even think about it. We skip classes five days a week at school, so we definitely won't be able to get into university. As for this secondary vocational school... I feel... there's no hope either."
They have not even started their review since they registered.
To them, the math, physics and chemistry taught in middle school were no different from the heavenly books.
If they take the college entrance examination like this, it won't be much better if they don't hand in a blank paper. Do they really want to go to college?
Originally, the three brothers had never considered going to college.
Guogai and Chaozi still don’t understand why Han Ting suddenly changed his mind and decided to sign up.
It's completely useless except for wasting 50 cents on the registration fee and time.
It would be better to save the one dollar and fifty cents and buy some cigarettes.
You have already registered and paid the money, so you have to fill in the application form whether you will be admitted or not.
Han Ting said, "Stop talking nonsense, just fill it out quickly and hand it in."
In the opinion of Chaozi and Guogai, it doesn’t matter whether you fill in this application form or not.
They were too lazy to care what school he was in, so they just followed Han Ting and filled in whatever Su Yun filled in. After submitting it to the brigade headquarters, the matter was over.
On the way back from the brigade headquarters, Han Ting and Su Yun did not walk with Chaozi Guogai.
Han Ting and Su Yun walked slowly and deliberately took a detour through secluded roads.
When no one was around, Han Ting said to Su Yun, "If you don't pass the exam, just apply for marriage."
They know their own level, and even if they apply, the possibility of passing is very small.
When he received a telegram from home informing him that the college entrance examination had been resumed, he had no intention of signing up.
He knew that he was not cut out for studying, let alone going to college, and he had no obsession with returning to the city. It would be best if he could go back, but if he couldn't, he wouldn't say that the pain was so severe that he couldn't live anymore.
But Su Yun told him something with tears in her eyes, which forced him to sign up.
And the thing is - Su Yun accidentally became pregnant with his child.
When Han Ting heard this, he felt like he was struck by lightning.
But he was not someone who could not stand it, so he did not panic too much and quickly accepted it.
Things had already happened, so they had to be resolved. He proposed to marry Su Yun at that time.
Anyway, they are old enough, and as long as they apply for marriage, having children is not a big deal.
But Su Yun didn't want to get married in the countryside, and cried in front of him for a long time because of this.
If they get married and have children in the countryside, it means they have automatically given up their status as educated youth, and it will be impossible for them to return to the city.
Before telling Han Ting, Su Yun had thought about throwing the child away, but failed.
The child grew tenaciously in her belly and was fine no matter how tired she was.
There was really no other way, so when she learned that the college entrance examination had been resumed, she told Han Ting about this.
The reason she told Han Ting this was naturally not because she wanted to marry him, but to have him sign up with her to take the college entrance examination together, and take the opportunity of the college entrance examination to return to the city, get married and have children.
But taking the college entrance exam is not as simple as just signing up.
They reviewed in the little time they had after work every day, but after more than a month of review, they still couldn't find the way. They knew better than anyone that there was no hope of returning to the city by taking the university entrance exam.
Despite this, Su Yun still doesn't want to get married.
Getting pregnant was an accident, and she couldn't let her whole life be ruined by this accident.
She pursed her lips and gritted her teeth, her eyes wet, and she choked slightly as she said, "I don't want to be so sneaky. You don't know how painful it is for me, but after we get married, we can't go back."
Han Ting spoke more directly, "You may not be able to go back even if you don't get married."
Su Yun insisted, "There is always hope. The organization's attitude towards sending educated youth to the countryside has changed. Even if we fail to get into university, there will be quotas for us to return to the city in the future."
Han Ting took a deep breath and looked at Su Yun's belly.
After a moment, he looked at her face again, "Then what should we do about this? We can hide it now if it's not visible, but how can we hide it in two or three months when it grows bigger?"
Su Yun said with certainty: "If you help me, I can keep it secret."
Han Ting looked at her. "Even if we can keep it a secret while the baby is in your belly, what if we still can't return to the city when the baby is born? I don't want you to be so miserable and wronged."
Su Yun's eyes were filled with tears. "But if I can't go back for the rest of my life, I will only feel more painful and wronged. I really don't want to stay here for the rest of my life, and I don't want you to stay in a place like this for the rest of your life because of me. You shouldn't be trapped in this small village."
This is not the first time they have said this.
Seeing Su Yun like this, she might cry for a long time, so Han Ting had to soften his voice and coax her, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Anyway, I, Han Ting, am not someone who can't take responsibility. No matter what happens, I will be responsible for you to the end."
Su Yun felt relieved and nodded at him: "Yeah."
They have been through so many setbacks and hardships together and have gotten through them all. They will definitely be able to get through this time as well.
***
After filling in the application form.
It wasn't long before the day of the official exam arrived.
The night before the formal exam, in order to allow everyone to go back and rest early and be in a better mental state for the exam the next day, the factory night school only held classes for one hour.
There were no further knowledge topics covered in this class.
The teacher told everyone what they need to pay attention to when going to the examination room to take the exam tomorrow.
The most important thing is of course to bring all the certificates and all the stationery needed for the exam.
Then just keep a good attitude, don't be so nervous that you forget everything, and also learn some little tricks for taking exams.
The course is over.
The days of studying in night school are over.
After packing their schoolbags and leaving the classroom, Chu Xia and Feng Jingzhi waved goodbye as usual, and today they added to each other: "Do your best tomorrow!"
After talking, they parted ways and Chuxia went towards the carport.
She walked quickly to the carport and found Lin Xiaohan was already waiting for her.
Ever since Lin Xiaohan paid for the ride with a bag of snacks.
Chuxia went home with him every night.
When they were in the countryside, they went to get off work and came home together every day.
We have been going home together every night for more than a month, and there is nothing strange about it.
Chu Xia let Lin Xiaohan ride in her car so that she would be braver and not be afraid when walking at night.
It was winter now, and the nights were especially cold.
Lin Xiaohan rode slowly. Chuxia sat behind him and hid her head behind him to avoid the cold wind. She said to him, "You will be taking the test tomorrow. Are you nervous?"
Lin Xiaohan said: "Not bad."
Chu Xia hummed and said, "Don't be nervous, you will definitely pass the exam anyway."
Lin Xiaohan looked back at her and asked, "Why am I sure I can pass the exam?"
Chu Xia naturally did not mention the content of the novel, and only said: "Because I am good at speaking."
Lin Xiaohan smiled and replied, "You will definitely pass the exam."
Chu Xia asked back in the same tone: "Why?"
Lin Xiaohan said: "Because I can never be wrong in judging people."
Chuxia also laughed while sitting in the back of the car.
Night school was over, and tonight was the last time they would go home together.
So when we got off the car at the entrance of the alley, Chuxia pushed the bike into the alley without saying goodbye immediately.
Seeing that she was hesitant to leave, Lin Xiaohan asked first, "What's wrong?"
After hearing Lin Xiaohan's question, Chu Xia didn't hesitate any longer. She cleared her throat and said solemnly, "Well... I am now officially informing you that you have passed my probation period. From today on, we are serious friends."
It's childish and also very disturbing.
Lin Xiaohan couldn't help laughing, and nodded as he looked at her: "Okay, I'll stand by you anytime."
Chu Xia: “…”
She said hurriedly, "No need! Just don't stab me in the ribs!"
Lin Xiaohan: “…”
He stared at Chu Xia and said, "I am very curious now, how bad am I in your heart?"
It’s better not to go into details, as it will hurt the harmony and feelings.
Although there seems to be no affection between them.
Chuxia smiled at him with her eyebrows curved, said "goodbye" to him directly, and ran into the alley with her cart.
Lin Xiaohan stood at the entrance of the alley and waited for a while.
But this time, I didn't wait for the sound of her opening the gate, but waited for the sound of her footsteps and figure turning back.
Seeing her running back from the alley, Lin Xiaohan looked puzzled.
Chu Xia ran to him and stopped, panting and said, "I forgot...I forgot to tell you, do well in the exam! I'll treat you to a meal when you get the acceptance letter!"
After saying this, without waiting for Lin Xiaohan's response, he pushed the cart into the alley in a hurry.
Lin Xiaohan had no choice but to go into the alley and say, "You should do your best too."
Chu Xia: “Okay!”
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