Amidst everyone's anticipation and anxiety, the college entrance examination, which determines people's fate, finally arrived. Countless people stepped into the examination hall and began the battle that would decide their destiny.
As they walked out of the examination hall, everyone's face showed a mix of sadness and joy, with different expressions, but what they all had in common was the same expectation and longing.
While waiting for the exam results, life went on, unchanged for a moment, until Sun Shengli came to the door. Sun Shengli was the head of the Guangming Brigade, and he was in charge of receiving and distributing the villagers' mail, wielding considerable power.
When he received more than a dozen bright red college admission notices, his expression could only be described as ecstatic. People from his village had been admitted to universities in the first year after the resumption of the college entrance examination, and some had even been admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University. It was a source of pride for him, the village head, to boast about as a leader for the rest of his life.
Upon closer inspection, 90% of the educated youth who passed the university entrance exam were from the same group as Yan, and they all achieved good results. Only one or two passed the exam solely through their own abilities.
Sun Shengli felt much better about Wuyou, thinking that she was his lucky star. He no longer disliked her as before, as if it were a thing of the past.
This was a great joy for him and for the entire brigade. Sun Shengli didn't even have time to change his clothes before he ran to each household to share the good news.
After the first family was visited, news of many villagers getting into university spread throughout the village almost instantly. For a small village like theirs, the speed at which news spread was unimaginable.
Upon receiving the news, Sun Xiaoying was surprised. Could it be that Yan Wuyou had actually done a good deed? In her previous life, only three or five educated youths from the village had been admitted to university, but this time the number had increased several times over.
But he just couldn't believe it, because what good could this scumbag possibly do?
Sun Shengli was the last to arrive at Wuyou's house to share the good news. His beaming smile couldn't hide the joy on his face. Only he and An Jin were there, and both of them had been admitted to Jinghua University. Especially since An Jin was a local from their village, it made everyone even happier.
Sun Shengli practically regarded Wuyou as a lucky star, showering him with praise and optimism in every word, wishing he could elevate him to the heavens. Later, Xu He also brought a group of educated youth to share the good news, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Looking at the bright red acceptance letter in his hand, An Jin was filled with disbelief, touching it again and again. He truly never imagined that someone who hadn't even finished elementary school could one day get into university, and all of this was thanks to Brother Yan.
As darkness fell, everyone went back to rest after their fun, filled with excitement and anticipation, looking forward to the future.
As the captain, Sun Shengli naturally received special treatment. Wuyou personally saw him off at the door, and the smile on his face never left before he departed.
"Captain Sun, there's something I'm not sure I should tell you, but I think it's better to tell you anyway." Wuyou hesitated for a moment, then leaned close to Sun Shengli's ear and whispered something. Judging from Sun Shengli's unpleasant expression, it wasn't good news.
"Thank you, Yan, for telling me all this. I will handle it properly." Sun Shengli's face was grim, but he didn't forget to thank Wuyou.
The effects of the alcohol had sobered me up considerably, and I already had a plan in mind.
Birds chirped softly in the early morning, their clear and melodious songs filling the air. Zhou Jiajun got up early to get ready, busy and tireless.
Seeing that it was almost time, Zhou Jiajun turned and went into the bedroom. He pushed open the door, and sunlight streamed into the room, dispelling the darkness.
"Xiaoying, it's time for you to get up. Stop sleeping." Zhou Jiajun's voice was a bit loud, muffled, and sounded somewhat harsh.
Lifting the blanket over her face, Sun Xiaoying frowned, her tone languid and still carrying the lingering grumpiness of morning. "Don't bother me, I want to sleep."
He thought about it all night and got a headache. He didn't fall asleep until almost dawn, so he had no energy and didn't want to get out of bed.
"Xiaoying, are you feeling unwell?" Zhou Jiajun asked with some concern. Sun Xiaoying wasn't usually one to sleep in late, so why was she acting so strangely today?
"Didn't you want to sever ties with me? You even separated from me. If that's the case, why are you bothering with me?" Sun Xiaoying's voice was muffled, tinged with resentment, and she was deeply disappointed in Zhou Jiajun.
Why is this person so stubborn? Just because of buying and selling college entrance exam materials, he's been arguing with me for so long over this trivial matter, even separating from me and refusing to talk to me. Does he think he's a child? How childish and ridiculous.
"..." Zhou Jiajun was speechless for a moment. He didn't know how to control his wife. Every time he talked to someone about it, she would scold him. He was bad at talking and couldn't argue back, so he could only choose to use the silent treatment to make her realize her mistake.
"Fine, I'm not going to bother with you anymore." Zhou Jiajun's voice was muffled, and he felt incredibly frustrated. He was clearly doing it for his wife's own good, so why didn't she take his words to heart at all? Their once happy family had turned into this mess, it was truly a headache.
"Zhou Jiajun, are you home?" A man's voice came from the doorway. Zhou Jiajun, who didn't want to stay there anyway and was being disliked for no reason, answered and quickly left the house. Sun Xiaoying pursed her lips disdainfully, pulled the blanket over her head, and went back to sleep.
Seeing the familiar figure outside the wooden door, Zhou Jiajun's expression changed slightly, and he quickly opened the door. "Uncle Sun, what brings you here? I could have just come to you; there was no need for you to come in person."
Sun Shengli was the most prestigious brigade leader in the village, and he had taken good care of Zhou Jiajun and her son in the past. Zhou Jiajun's respect for her was genuine and without any pretense.
"I have something important to discuss with you." Sun Shengli glanced at Zhou Jiajun, his expression complicated.
"I'm asking you, is your wife secretly selling things?" Sun Shengmin pulled Zhou Jiajun aside and asked mysteriously, lowering his voice and sounding serious.
Zhou Jiajun froze on the spot. He wasn't a liar, and although he didn't say it outright, the expression on his face betrayed him.
“You silly child, how could you be so foolish? You can’t even control your own wife and let her do something like this. What will you and your mother do when this gets out?” Sun Shengli said with a worried expression.
The Zhou family, mother and son, haven't had it easy these past few years. He watched them work their way up to where they are today, finally achieving a good life, only to have it ruined by that troublemaker. It's truly a case of marrying an unworthy wife, bringing misfortune to three generations.
“I…” Zhou Jiajun found himself unable to refute. The panic in his heart was magnified by Sun Shengli’s words, and cold sweat began to seep out of his forehead, making him look pale and powerless.
“Jiajun, you’re a good kid, but it’s a pity you married the wrong woman. I advise you to think it over carefully. If it doesn’t work out, then don’t stay with her.” Sun Shengli shook his head, sighed, and patted Zhou Jiajun’s shoulder to comfort him.
"I..." Zhou Jiajun hesitated. Although he no longer had feelings for her, he still couldn't bring himself to do such a thing. Before she could speak, a woman's loud voice came from the inner room.
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