Chapter 34
The songs from the treasure island really refreshed the ears and minds of people at that time.
Cao Hongyao was not interested in songs at first, so she was a little distracted at first. However, as she listened, she couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't know that the song could be sung like this? It's quite nice."
"Really?" Liu Li's tone was very excited, "It really sounds good."
The song ended and the radio station played other programs.
Liu Li was still immersed in the song she had just sung. She sat on the chair and rocked forward gently. "There are so many new things happening outside. I really want to go and see them."
"That's only possible after you finish your exams." Cao Hongyao said very pragmatically.
Liu Li glared at her, then turned to complain to Chen Lanjun: "Look at this person——"
Chen Lanjun smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Okay, okay, if you really want to see more new things in the future, you might as well learn English well first, so that you can have the opportunity to go out and at least communicate with others."
"Yes," Liu Li suddenly thought of something, "What do you think about me studying English as a major and becoming a diplomat in the future, traveling around the world?"
Cao Hongyao suggested: "Then you have to do well in English in the college entrance examination."
Nowadays, English is not included in the total score of the college entrance examination, but is only used as a reference when universities admit students. Therefore, many students who are not interested in learning English do not review this now.
Chen Lanjun also smiled and said, "Very good, such a lofty ambition will definitely force you to study."
Liu Li chuckled and said, "Sister Lan, do you know what Cao Hongyao's ideal is?"
"You know?" Cao Hongyao was very confused.
"How could I not know? I am still very concerned about my old rival." Liu Li turned his head and announced the answer without waiting for Chen Lanjun to reply.
“She wants to be an engineer!”
Cao Hongyao admitted frankly: "Yes, I want to become an excellent engineer and contribute to the country and the people. I have been working hard for this goal."
They are the epitome of the younger generation of their time. Even though they grew up in poor material conditions, they have a sense of responsibility to take the world as their own.
Chen Lanjun was smiling at first, but when she heard Liu Li ask her, "Sister Lan, who do you want to be?"
Her smile faded slightly.
"I..." She frowned, "I haven't thought about it yet."
Liu Li said "Oh" and changed the subject.
However, Chen Lanjun remained immersed in that question and could not let it go.
Come to think of it, she really didn't seem to have that kind of passionate ideal, like becoming a successful diplomat or an excellent engineer.
In her first short life, she worked many jobs, accumulated some resources, opened a factory, and did OEM for others. Although she was successful in her career, she didn't really like this industry.
Now, in her second life so far, she doesn't seem to have any particular ideals to pursue. She just wants to make some money, make her family and herself more relaxed, and make up for the regrets of the past.
Compared with the lofty ideals of Cao Hongyao, Liu Li and others, it feels a bit too lackluster.
This realization made Chen Lanjun feel a little depressed.
The more she thought about it, the more she became obsessed with it. Her thoughts were all over the place, and she felt like she had wasted this precious second life.
Feeling bad and not having a smooth evening self-study review, Chen Lanjun put down her pen in annoyance and walked out of the classroom on the pretext of going to the restroom.
The sky was full of stars. She sat down on the steps behind the teaching building. The steps were a little cold.
Jingjing was in a daze for a while, and someone patted her shoulder: "What's wrong?"
Turning around, it was Teacher Qin who had just finished checking the evening study.
"Ah, nothing, I'm just tired from studying, so I came out to take a breath."
Teacher Qin nodded and asked, "Do you mind if I sit here and rest for a while?"
"It's okay, teacher, please sit down."
Teacher Qin sat down next to Chen Lanjun and didn't say anything.
The leaves swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound.
Chen Lanjun hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Actually, I am a little confused."
She spoke out what was on her mind.
Teacher Qin listened very carefully.
"So, you feel that you don't have those goals and ideals that sound passionate?"
"yes."
"Then there is none!" Teacher Qin said cheerfully.
This answer was beyond Chen Lanjun's expectations.
Teacher Qin said: "Some people are lucky and can determine their ideals very early, while others need to take a little longer. You are still young, and the road ahead is long and arduous, so just take your time to explore."
"Even if I can't find it, it doesn't matter. It's already great that I can live a good life."
Chen Lanjun laughed: "Teacher is quite open-minded."
"What do you mean by open-minded? Isn't it?" Teacher Qin also laughed, "Life is long."
Although a lifetime is long, the days leading to the college entrance examination are getting shorter and shorter.
As the weather gets hot, the graduating class classrooms are filled with the smell of cooling oil, one reason being to keep away mosquitoes, and the other being to keep themselves awake. After all, the first class at seven in the morning and the end of evening self-study at twelve at night are really tiring. Although I have strong willpower, my eyelids are still drooping.
Chen Lanjun also developed the habit of carrying cooling oil with her. She would put one in the classroom, one in her pocket, and one in the dormitory. Whenever she could not open her eyes after studying, she would unscrew the cooling oil and apply a little on her temples. This stimulation would allow her to memorize a few more pages of the book.
Before the college entrance examination, there is one important thing, which is to add your application form.
That’s right, these days, you have to fill out your application before the exam, and it’s all based on your own estimates and expectations, which is very challenging. If the school you choose is too good and your score is not up to par, then there’s nothing you can do. But if the school you choose is not that good, and your final college entrance examination score is several dozen points higher than the admission score of the school, then it’s a regret that you can remember for the rest of your life.
"Students must make sure to have a correct estimate of themselves based on their mock exam results when filling out their application for preferred schools."
Teacher Qin explained the precautions in a long and earnest manner before handing out the application materials to the students.
Chen Lanjun received the application form and looked around subconsciously. Cao Hongyao and Liu Li picked up their pens and wrote without hesitation.
She slowly opened the pen cap and wrote the four words "Mingde University" first.
But when it came to the professional column, I couldn't put anything on paper for a long time.
The last time she filled out this form, she wrote Chinese as her major. A country kid, she didn’t even know where the university door would open, and her life there was all up to her imagination, not to mention a detailed major plan. The majors that Chen Lanjun knew about before were only Chinese, mathematics, politics, etc., which were basically limited to the scope of high school courses. She wrote Chinese as her major because she was good at Chinese and felt more confident.
So now, what to write?
After hesitating for a long time, until Teacher Qin urged her to hand in the application form, Chen Lanjun quickly put pen to paper, wrote a few words in a hurry, and handed it in.
Teacher Qin saw what she wrote and raised his eyebrows in surprise: "This major...are you sure?"
"Well, that's it."
Chen Lanjun put the cap on her pen, found another set of review materials, and started reading.
On the day of the college entrance examination, a cordon was set up outside the school. Many joint defense team members wearing red armbands walked back and forth at the school gate, refusing parents and onlookers to approach.
Chen Lanjun and her classmates' exam venue was in the school, so they didn't have to get up early. However, on the day of the college entrance examination, everyone in the dormitory opened their eyes before the alarm bell rang.
Xiao Nian had a sad face and complained: "I was too nervous and didn't sleep much last night."
Chen Lanjun comforted her: "It's okay. We young people can be more energetic if we sleep less."
Everyone encouraged each other and went to their own examination rooms.
Chen Lanjun's examination room was on the second floor, in the back row corner near the window, where she could see every candidate.
In addition to the young graduates, there are also some older men with unshaven beards and more mature women. These are previous graduates who were delayed for various reasons.
There were two invigilators, standing one in front and one behind, who repeatedly stressed the importance and rigor of the college entrance examination. "Anyone who violates the rules will be disqualified from taking the exam on the spot."
There was also a doctor from the health center sitting in the corridor in case any candidate became too excited and fell ill.
"Ding-ling-ling" the exam bell rang, Chen Lanjun grabbed the pen, put all the messy thoughts behind her, and started answering the questions wholeheartedly.
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