"Her notice was written with the address of an island."
Zhong Yuxiu relayed his words, and Lu Wanwan slapped her forehead, only then remembering that when she and her sister-in-law agreed to fill out the information that day, her address was still the island address, and she didn't have time to change it to the Beijing address.
The original plan was that since we were going home for the Chinese New Year anyway, we wanted to receive the admission notice in person, so we changed the address to Beijing.
Unexpectedly, this little blunder caused a mistake, and she almost thought she had failed the exam.
The happiest person to receive the admission notice is Zhong Yuxiu. Two members of her family have suddenly become college students. How proud they are to talk about it!
Gu Mingyue couldn't wait to dial Lu Lin's number, her fingertips still gently stroking the admission notice, her voice brimming with laughter: "Lu Lin, I received my admission notice! It's for the Department of Economics and Management!"
Lu Lin on the other end of the phone immediately raised his voice, full of surprise: "Really? That's great! I knew you could pass the exam!"
He paused, then quickly asked, "Are you feeling alright? Once my mission here is over, I'll go back and celebrate with you properly."
Hearing the joy in his voice, Gu Mingyue felt a warmth in her heart: "Don't worry, I'm fine. By the way, Wanwan also received her acceptance letter. She'll be studying Chinese literature at the same university as me."
"That would be even better!" Lu Lin's voice became even more cheerful. "I'd feel more at ease knowing you can look after each other at school."
The couple chatted for a while longer, talking about everything from their university majors to their plans after the start of the semester, until they heard someone urging them on the other end of the phone, at which point they reluctantly hung up.
After hanging up the receiver, Gu Mingyue looked at the notice on the table, her smile never fading.
When Xia Huiying got home and heard such great news, she was overjoyed. Before she could even rest for a while, she went out again with her hands behind her back.
Lu Limin laughed and said, "You're so impatient at your age. Well, I'm going out to find Lao Xu and the others to play a couple of games of chess. You guys go ahead and eat, don't wait for me."
After saying that, he put his hands behind his back, humming a little tune, and walked away.
Gu Mingyue and Lu Wanwan exchanged a smile, neither of them saying anything to the other.
Thanks to the "unintentional" publicity from the two elders, everyone in the residential compound knew that the Lu family had produced two college students, and they all came to congratulate them.
Some people said they wouldn't pass the exam, but now they've proven them wrong. They weren't failing; they were just keeping a low profile and quietly accomplishing great things.
Three days before the Lunar New Year, the aroma of meat is already wafting through the residential compound.
Gu Mingyue was busy putting up Spring Festival couplets when she heard a familiar voice coming from the courtyard gate. It was Lu Lin and He Xiao returning from the island.
As soon as Lu Lin put down his luggage, he went straight to Chenchen's side, lifted the little guy up above his head, making Chenchen giggle: "Daddy's back to help Chenchen with her first birthday celebration!"
He Xiao smiled and handed over the island specialties he had brought: "I heard a long time ago that we were going to hold a first birthday celebration for Chenchen, so I made a special trip back to share in the joy."
Zhong Yuxiu hurriedly came forward, holding the items she had prepared for the baby's first birthday celebration: "We've been waiting for you to come back! I've prepared a pen, an abacus, small books, and a little cloth doll made by Mingyue. Everything is set up and ready for the banquet tomorrow!"
On the day of the baby's first birthday celebration, the courtyard was packed with familiar relatives and neighbors.
Zhong Yuxiu placed Chenchen on an eight-immortal table covered with a red cloth, with an abacus, a brush, copper coins, and a colorful picture book that Gu Mingyue had specially placed there.
Chenchen sat on the red cloth, her little hands fiddling with the things around her. First, she touched the puppet's ears, then picked up the abacus and made a couple of clicks, but finally she steadily picked up the textbook, turning the pages with a rustling sound, babbling as if she were reading.
"Oh my! He grabbed a textbook! This child will definitely love reading in the future!" Xia Huiying was the first to laugh and clap her hands, and the people around her echoed her sentiment.
Lu Lin leaned over and gently pinched Chenchen's little face: "Our Chenchen will be a primary school student in the future, and go to university with Mom and Aunt!"
This year's Spring Festival was exceptionally fulfilling, and the courtyard was filled with laughter and joy all the time.
People who used to look down on Gu Mingyue and love to gossip no longer dare to speak ill of her after seeing that she not only got into university but also lived a lively and fulfilling life. Instead, they would smile and congratulate her when they met her.
The New Year has passed in the blink of an eye, and the start of the new school year is getting closer and closer.
They should also set off back to the island to prepare for the start of the school year.
On the day of departure, Xia Huiying and Lu Limin got up early to prepare breakfast for him and repeatedly told him to study hard and take good care of himself at school.
Zhong Yuxiu still went back with them. Her daughter-in-law had to go to school, her son had to work, and there was no one to take care of the child there. She was worried about it.
As the car started, Chenchen leaned against the window, babbling goodbye to her great-grandparents. Gu Mingyue and Lu Wanwan also waved through the window, their eyes filled with reluctance.
Looking at her well-behaved and adorable great-grandson, Xia Huiying murmured, "Let's go visit them on the island again when spring comes."
Since the children don't have time to work and the elderly folks have nothing else to do, going to see the children is the same thing. They've taken the train before; they can get there in a few days.
Lu Qinming was very envious; if circumstances allowed, he would like to go too.
A few days after returning to the island, it was time for school to start. This year's college entrance examination was different; students had to start school early. All the holidays added up to less than two months.
Gu Mingyue and Lu Wanwan packed their bags, Lu Lin and He Xiao carried large and small bags, and Zhong Yuxiu carried Chenchen. The group headed to the school in a grand procession.
The moment I stepped into the school gate, I was greeted by a sea of vibrant, unfamiliar faces. Groups of two or three students, carrying books and backpacks, strolled along the tree-lined paths. Many boys cast curious glances at Gu Mingyue and Lu Wanwan.
Lu Lin's brows furrowed slightly, and he subconsciously moved closer to Gu Mingyue, glancing at the people around him without making a sound, as if silently declaring his ownership.
He Xiao, who already had a stern face, straightened his back even more, gripping his luggage tighter, and stared at the gazes directed at Lu Wanwan. The smile on his lips faded slightly.
I really want to punch someone.
Zhong Yuxiu watched this unfold and couldn't help but chuckle to herself, "Are you two really that serious?"
Lu Lin and He Xiao exchanged a glance, of course.
It's no wonder they feel insecure; the age difference between them and their wives puts them at a disadvantage compared to these younger men.
Under the immense pressure from the two men, the curious men gasped for breath and hurriedly left with their books.
Gu Mingyue pinched Lu Lin's waist. "That's enough. Anyone who doesn't know better would think you're here to cause trouble."
"Be gentle, wife." Lu Lin raised his voice.
Gu Mingyue was shy, so she simply took her mother-in-law and son and left, leaving him behind.
Thus, this scene appeared on campus.
A man in military uniform, carrying luggage, called out to the woman in front of him, looking extremely reluctant to leave, which startled her and made her quicken her pace.
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