In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the formal exam.
Yun Mo got up early on purpose and wanted to go out for a walk and breathe some fresh air, but she didn't expect Ling Chuan to get up earlier than her and was busy in the kitchen.
When Yunmo returned home from her stroll, a sumptuous breakfast was already on the table.
There are eggs, eight-treasure porridge and buns, as well as a few side dishes to go with the porridge.
Yunmo picked up a steamed dumpling and was pleasantly surprised to find that it tasted like sauerkraut, mixed with finely chopped front leg meat. It was sour and appetizing, fatty but not greasy.
"Momo, drink some porridge, so you won't be thirsty in the exam room later."
Seeing that she was eating the buns with gusto, Ling Chuan reminded her in a low voice.
"Lingchuan, you made a really good filling for this bun."
Seeing that she liked it, Lingchuan felt indescribably satisfied.
He had long discovered that his wife liked to eat pasta such as buns in the morning. During this period, he would try to get close to the owner of the bun shop whenever he had time, and sometimes even help him with small favors. After so much effort, he finally learned the skills from the bun shop owner.
After finishing a bun, Yun Mo was still not satisfied. If she wasn't afraid of having to go to the toilet after eating too much, she would have wanted to eat another one.
After dinner, Ling Chuan cleaned up the dishes as quickly as possible, then rode his bicycle to take his wife to No. 3 Middle School.
No. 3 Middle School is not far from the Siheyuan, only three or four block intersections away. However, it is not very convenient to take the tram, and you have to walk for a while.
This season is neither cold nor hot, and the environment is not as bad as in later generations. It is quite comfortable to sit on a bicycle and enjoy the breeze.
Today is Saturday and there are no classes in school, but there are quite a few students on the campus of No. 3 Middle School, all of whom are here to watch this unique exam.
Among them, the majority were students in the third year of high school, especially those in Class 1 of Grade 3. On the one hand, they came to join in the fun, and on the other hand, to cheer Xie Xia on.
Some people even made small flags for Xie Xia with words like "Come on, Sister Xia" and "Sister Xia will win" written on them.
Xie Xia is one of the famous academic masters in No. 3 Middle School. From the first year to the third year of high school, she has always been in the top ten in all exams and has never fallen from the altar. She is given the name "Sister Xia" by everyone.
Bai Hang has a good relationship with Xie Xia, and today he came to cheer her up.
Looking at the lively atmosphere, Bai Hang joked: "Sister Xia, why don't I accompany you to take the exam? It feels quite interesting."
Xie Xia is a person who appears to be as cold as she is inside. She glanced at him indifferently, with a look that was three parts sarcasm and seven parts indifference.
As if despising his afterthought, Bai Hang was disappointed and turned to ask Ding Ding Cat Ding Junming, "Didn't you say you admired Yun Mo's courage and wanted to compete with her? Why didn't you agree to the conversation with the Education Bureau that day?"
Ding Junming adjusted his glasses and said, "My time is not right. I have something to do tomorrow."
"What's so important that can't be delayed?"
"My dad is getting married."
“…”
Zhang Wei and Ding Junming were classmates in junior high school. He interrupted curiously, "How come I remember your father got married once when you were in the third year of junior high school?"
Ding Junming explained calmly: "He divorced last year, and this year someone introduced him to a new partner, a doctor."
“…”
Ding Junming's father was the director of a state-owned factory. In that era, the director of a state-owned factory was the most popular profession and a stable job, with an easy, decent and good salary. In the words of later generations, he was a true bachelor.
Men can never escape a rule: they become unfaithful when they have money. Ding Junming's parents divorced when he was just in junior high school. When he was in the third year of junior high school, his father remarried, so this time is his third marriage.
When everyone learned that Ding Junming had a stepmother, they didn't know what to say for a moment.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Ding Junming took the initiative to speak, "My stepmother works in the outpatient department of the People's Hospital. If you have a headache or fever in the future, you can report my name. She will treat you better."
Thank you, but let’s forget about this preferential treatment.
After she stood firmly, Ling Chuan put the bicycle in place, turned around and whispered to her, "Momo, go in and take the exam with peace of mind. I'll wait for you outside."
Yun Mo said casually, "Let's go in together. There's not even a place to sit outside. Do you want to stand for a long time?"
Ling Chuan subconsciously looked towards the campus, where many students were standing.
As expected, most of those students are the future pillars of the country and the chosen ones. He is just an uneducated poor man. He knows himself well and knows that there is a big gap between him and his wife. He doesn't want his wife to be criticized because of him.
"It's okay. I'll take a ride around the area and look for a suitable port for business. Momo, come on."
Yun Mo stared at him without blinking, "If you don't go, what if someone bullies me?"
Ling Chuan was stunned, and then realized that this was really possible.
Just as I was stunned, I heard a familiar voice behind me.
"Momo, Lingchuan, you are already here!"
Zeng Fang greeted the two of them from a distance and ran over excitedly.
"Fangfang." Yun Mo went up to her happily.
Seeing Zeng Fang, Ling Chuan breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt inexplicably lost inside.
With Zeng Fang by her side, his wife probably doesn't need him to accompany her anymore.
Yun Mo and Zeng Fang walked towards the gate of No. 3 Middle School. When she turned around, she saw Ling Chuan standing there staring at them. She couldn't help but urge him, "Let's go. What are you standing there for?"
Ling Chuan was delighted and quickly followed the two of them.
But after taking two steps, he saw his wife frowning at him. He suddenly became nervous again, and then he heard his wife say, "Che! Don't you want your bicycle anymore?"
Ling Chuan suddenly realized and turned back awkwardly to push the cart up.
Zeng Fang was amused by Ling Chuan's flustered behavior, "Momo, your Ling Chuan is so funny. Why do I feel like he's even more nervous than you, the person taking the exam?"
Yun Mo raised the corner of her mouth, "Who knows about him?"
As the three entered the campus, the three middle school students cast their eyes over to them.
"Yun Mo is here."
"Who is the man behind her? He doesn't look like a student."
"Maybe it's the flower protector he brought with him."
Someone made a joke, causing a burst of laughter.
"What's so funny? Aren't you afraid of laughing your teeth out?"
Zeng Fang deliberately complained loudly, and those who were laughing stopped.
Xie Xia didn't know Yun Mo, so she walked directly in front of Yun Mo and Zeng Fang and asked, "Who is Yun Mo?"
Perhaps shocked by Xie Xia's cool and aloof aura that only a top student could have, Zeng Fang quickly pointed at Yun Mo and said, "She is."
Xie Xia immediately looked at Yun Mo and said straight to the point, "I'm Xie Xia, your companion and opponent for this exam."
Yun Mo nodded politely, "Hello, I'm Yun Mo, thank you for your guidance."
(End of this chapter)