Chapter 194: Giving Up the Quota

Although Xia Juanjuan didn't care much about the place in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, it was something that originally belonged to the original owner after all. If the timing was right, for example, if she hadn't given birth to triplets, then, even if it was only for one year, even if she had to take Xiaowen and his two siblings with her, she would definitely go to school and fulfill the original owner's dream.

Although Xiaowen, Xiaowu and Beibei are young, they are all very sensible. She has money, so she can take them to Beijing to rent a house. When she goes to school, she can also send them to elementary school. It will definitely be hard, but she can still coordinate.

But now, Yanyan, Yeye and Yaoyao are only four months old. It is impossible for her to leave them at home and go to class alone, right?

Bringing triplets to class? That's even more unrealistic.

Moreover, they have to be fed every morning, noon and evening, and sometimes they need snacks in the morning and afternoon. These are very real problems.

The method of letting Lin Yuru go to Beijing with him is even more unrealistic.

In this day and age, the flow of people is strictly controlled. You said that when you were in college, you still brought your mother with you to take care of you and your children?

This is pure petty bourgeois hedonistic thinking, which is absolutely unacceptable!

Xia Juanjuan secretly promised the original owner in her heart that after a few years, she would definitely fulfill her dream of going to college.

Then she continued, "Brother Xiaopeng is the only high school graduate in our commune. If he goes, he will definitely be able to complete his studies with excellent grades within a year and obtain a city hukou. If he goes, he will definitely not let this quota go to waste. With Brother Xiaopeng's character, when he is assigned a job after graduation, he may even come back to help our commune!"

Secretary Zhao thought for a moment and said, "The Zhu family has a good background. Old Zhu, his wife, and Xiao Peng are all very hardworking. They are definitely qualified. But... Lizhan's wife, are you really not going to reconsider it?"

Xia Juanjuan shook her head and said firmly: "Don't think about it. Compared with going to college and changing my hukou to a city hukou, I still want to work on the farm in the village and support my six children."

Secretary Zhao saw this and had to give up. He said, "Well, since you have made up your mind, I will not say anything more. I will discuss the matter of recommending Zhu Xiaopeng with other cadres of the commune, and later I will also seek the opinions of the entire commune before making a decision. It is still uncertain now."

Xia Juanjuan nodded and came back.

After all, it was Aunt Zhu who hinted and instigated her brother to secretly send a letter to school. Although Xia Fangfang deserved it, the method she used was indeed dishonorable.

Aunt Zhu must have felt that it was not a good idea, so she did not write the letter herself, but asked her brother from her natal family who belonged to another commune to do it.

Xia Juanjuan felt somewhat guilty towards Aunt Zhu, so she recommended Zhu Xiaopeng.

As for whether Zhu Xiaopeng can be elected in the end, it all depends on the Zhu family's popularity in the commune and whether people are willing to vote for Zhu Xiaopeng.

That was all she could do.

After entering her yard, Xia Juanjuan found that Xia Shuangshan had come over, which was rare.

Seeing Xia Juanjuan coming back, Xia Shuangshan, who was squatting under the front eaves, stood up quickly and looked at Xia Juanjuan with some expectation and more guilt on his face.

Lin Yuru also came up and asked softly, "Juan'er, did Secretary Zhao come to you to talk about Xia Fangfang being fired?"

Xia Juanjuan was stunned for a moment, then she understood why Xia Shuangshan came.

She asked with a smile, "How did you know?"

This matter involves the issue of the remaining year's college enrollment quota, and Secretary Zhao will definitely not announce it first.

Lin Yuru sighed and said, "Ah! It was Liu Hongmei again. She came to our doorstep early in the morning and insisted that your father dictate a telegram of understanding and send it to the school immediately, saying that maybe the school could change its mind and not expel Xia Fangfang. After hearing that, your father didn't have time to care about her and rushed over. Juan'er, did Secretary Zhao say whether the replaced place can be returned to you so that you can go to school?"

Xia Juanjuan knew that if this matter was not explained clearly, it would be a thorn in the hearts of Xia Shuangshan and Lin Yuru for the rest of their lives.

So he didn't hide it, nodded, and said, "Secretary Zhao told me that I can go to school if I want in the remaining year."

Xia Shuangshan and Lin Yuru couldn't help getting excited when they heard this.

Lin Yuru's face was full of tears and laughter, and she asked quickly: "Really? Oh! That's great! Juan'er, mom and your dad have discussed it, you can go to Beijing to study without worry! Your dad and I will take care of the six little ones at home. Although Yanyan, Yeye and Yaoyao are weaned a little early now, this is a major event that concerns their mother's life. When you transfer your hukou to the city, won't these little ones benefit from it when they grow up? It can make up for the fact that they were weaned too early..."

Xia Juanjuan interrupted Lin Yuru and said, "Mom, I have already rejected Secretary Zhao."

Lin Yuru was stunned: "What? You refused...rejected?"

Xia Shuangshan, who had been silent the whole time, got anxious now: "You kid! How come you refused without discussing such a big deal with us? I'm going to talk to Secretary Zhao right now!"

Xia Shuangshan was about to walk out.

Xia Juanjuan quickly grabbed him and said, "Dad! Mom! Didn't I tell you about this? The children are still so young, I really can't bear to be separated from them. I know you have always felt that you owe me for this. But this time I took the initiative to refuse, so don't think too much about it. And... there will definitely be opportunities in the future! Next time, when the kids are a little older, I will try again! Now you insist on forcing me to leave the children and go to college alone. Tell me, I will definitely think about the children all day long, so how can I study with peace of mind? In the end, I may not be able to transfer my household registration because of unsatisfactory grades, and it will also bring shame to our commune!"

After much persuasion, Xia Shuangshan and Lin Yuru were finally convinced of their thoughts.

Xia Shuangshan and Lin Yuru had no choice but to stop talking about this matter.

Two days later, the commune held a meeting to discuss the matter, and in the end, Zhu Xiaopeng was chosen to attend university that year.

Aunt Zhu was very grateful to Xia Juanjuan in her heart. She heard from Secretary Zhao that if Xia Juanjuan had not voluntarily given up, the quota would not have been vacant for her son.

Aunt Zhu asked her husband to go hunting in the mountains, and he was not allowed to leave the mountain until he caught any wild game. They actually caught a rabbit and a pheasant and brought them back. She said happily that there was probably plenty of food in the mountains this year, and she felt that wild game was much easier to catch than last year.

Aunt Zhu was not stingy and directly put the rabbit into the basket and handed it to Xia Juanjuan.