"Mom! I got in! I got into Peking University!"
Chen Mingyue was very excited after returning from the post office.
The recent college entrance examination caused a sensation across the country. Not only urban teenagers, but also educated youth from the countryside, all fought for this exam.
With millions of people taking the exam, the difficulty of achieving a high ranking among so many is self-evident.
But Chen Mingyue had always excelled academically, so getting into university was expected. The letter from the post office was actually her acceptance letter from Peking University.
Inside their little villa, Lin Jingyue was helping out while Zhao Weiguo cooked. His vacation was quite long, so he was basically the one running the household chores.
"You passed the exam?"
"Yes! Mom, I'm amazing, right!" The little girl who was once so delicate has now grown into such a graceful young woman, which is incredibly gratifying.
There were already few jobs available, and everyone was feeling lost about how to find work after graduating high school. Then the news of the college entrance exams came, and everyone's spirits lifted instantly. Now, receiving their acceptance letters, they feel a sense of relief.
Lin Jingyue took the admission notice and glanced at it briefly. "I knew Baozhu would pass the exam. Look how anxious you were before the exam. You even needed to sleep with your mother to fall asleep."
"Oh dear, it's been several days already, Mom, please don't say it anymore." Chen Mingyue covered her face embarrassedly. She was indeed anxious during that time, and she felt very safe with her mother, so she acted childish for once.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Go wash your hands, put your things away, and let's eat."
"Um!"
Once the child grows up and gets into university, there's nothing to worry about anymore.
However, their child was going to school in Kyoto, marking their first separation in many years. Lin Jingyue felt a little reluctant, but she also knew that birds must eventually fly.
"If you need money at school, just send me a telegram and I'll send you some. Don't skimp on food and drink; all the money your parents earn is for you, understand?"
"Mom, the school provides subsidies; I even get paid to go to school now!"
"Come on, how much money could I possibly get? You're my daughter, do you think I don't know how much you can spend? Alright, alright, I'll just transfer the money to you on time."
Faced with the overwhelming maternal love, Chen Mingyue could only accept it with a smile.
She was actually quite puzzled as to why her parents hadn't had a child all these years. Later, she asked her mother, who said she didn't want to have any more. But she knew in her heart that this was because she didn't want to make her feel wronged. With another child, a complete love would be divided.
She was very grateful to her mother; if her mother hadn't rescued her from the mud, she probably wouldn't be in this situation now.
Chen Mingyue went to university, and while Zhao Weiguo was still around, Lin Jingyue first quit her job and then started her planned business.
Right now, this is what everyone calls the "opportunity." If you're standing on the right spot, even a pig can fly. Opportunities are everywhere right now; if she doesn't seize them, she'll definitely regret it later.
Zhao Weiguo didn't ask anything else; he would accompany her whatever she wanted to do.
Sometimes he really wanted to retire from the army and go home to live with his wife and daughter. But after Lin Jingyue learned of his thoughts, she talked to him all night. He should do what he likes, and there's no need for him to lose what he loves because of his wife and daughter.
Besides, he had such a bright future in the military, it's a real pity that he's retiring now.
Wang Laidi also passed the university entrance exam, but not in Kyoto; she went to a teachers' college, which was essentially a junior college. However, junior colleges at that time were much more valuable than those in later generations.
She refused the financial aid, wanting to create value through her own efforts and repay the kindness later. And the school she attended was far from home; it takes courage to be so determined as to distance herself from her family.
Years later, Lin Jingyue's assets grew larger and larger, and she even moved her family to Kyoto, which allowed her to reunite with her child.
Because of his advanced age, Zhao Weiguo could not keep up with the training of the younger people, so he eventually changed jobs and became a clerk in Kyoto.
Zhao Mingyue's talent was evident from a young age; she loved mathematics and was very sensitive to it. So, she joined a laboratory during her university years and later successfully became a researcher.
Lin Jingyue wasn't sure what happened next, but it was definitely a good thing that benefited the people.
Time flies, and before I knew it, my hair had turned quite a bit white.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, looking at her gray hair, Lin Jingyue couldn't help but sigh.
As the time of parting drew closer, she felt a little reluctant to leave.
When Chen Mingyue was 28, she proposed to get married to a senior student she met in the lab. The two had a good relationship, and he came from a scholarly family, so they were considered a good match.
Two years later, they had a son, but neither of them had much time to take care of the child, so the child was handed over to Lin Jingyue and the child's grandmother, and the two families decided to take turns taking care of him.
"These two kids are really something. I'm so old, and I still have to help them take care of their children."
Zhao Weiguo laughed from the side, "I don't think you're too unhappy, after all, the child has a nanny to take care of him."
A life with money and leisure couldn't be better. At most, she might soothe the child, but if we're talking about childcare, the nanny does most of the work.
The first word the little one learned to speak was "grandma," then "maternal grandma," and basically, "parents" came after "grandma."
After graduating, Wang Laidi followed the government's arrangements and became a teacher in a remote area. Although life was tough, she felt much freer, both physically and mentally. She returned all the financial aid she had received over the years and sent many local specialties to maintain the friendship.
When Lin Jingyue received the package, she felt a pang of sadness. The location where the package was sent was truly difficult; the child had suffered since childhood, and things hadn't gotten much better for him as he grew up. Since the child was a friend, she decided to send some things, hoping that the other person's life would be a little better.
As the days passed, her eyesight gradually deteriorated, and the chronic illnesses she had suffered from in her youth began to flare up. For a long time, she spent her time in the hospital, where she was visited from time to time.
After enduring for a long time, she finally reached the age of technology. She picked up her phone and scrolled through short videos, feeling that her life was complete.
It's winter again, and a strong wind is blowing outside the window, making a lot of noise.
"I haven't seen snow in many years, I miss it a little." Lin Jingyue said with some regret.
Zhao Weiguo held her hand silently, feeling that her hand was icy cold, as if he could not warm it up no matter what he did.
"Old man, I'm so lucky to have you by my side all these years."
She left with a smile, having lived to such an old age, she had no regrets.
Zhao Weiguo climbed onto the hospital bed, lay down beside her, gently stroked her cheek, and whispered, "Yueyue, wait for me."
When the nurse came to check on them, she saw the two of them lying together, as if they were asleep.
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