The couple racked their brains trying to figure out how to answer the question in a way that would pass muster, but nothing seemed to work. Saying it was because of the Su family wouldn't do; they'd already stated they had no connection with them. Saying Weibing had taken a liking to the Su family's daughter? That was even worse. Weibing was nearing marriageable age, but this girl was only thirteen, and just now, she'd been calling him "uncle" repeatedly. That would make Weibing seem like a pervert or a scoundrel.
Before they could come up with a suitable answer, Su Xingran continued speaking. This time, her words sent chills down the couple's spines, filling them with panic.
A while ago, I overheard some people saying that my dad saved the village chief's youngest son, so the village chief's youngest son now owes my dad a life-saving favor. From now on, if my dad ever asks the village chief for a favor, as long as it doesn't involve harming or killing anyone, the village chief will definitely do his best to help.
Uncle Zhang Weibing, I think he graduated from high school this June. Now that the college entrance exam has been completely suspended, there's no way for him to take it and go to university. Our junior high school teacher told me there's a worker-peasant-soldier university that you can attend, but it requires a limited number of places.
The teacher did mention the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University during class. Su Xingran wasn't making things up. The village chief's daughter was in the same class as her. The village chief could find out by asking his daughter if she had heard of it at school.
Upon hearing Su Xingran's words, those with quick minds immediately realized that the Zhang family's claim of proposing marriage for their son was actually aimed at securing a place at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
Last year, everyone knew that Su Guomin saved the village chief's youngest son. As long as the Zhang and Su families got engaged, and the Zhang family told the Su family that their son wanted to go to university, the Su family would definitely go to the village chief for their daughter's sake. The village chief, out of gratitude to the Su family, might give the spot to the Zhang family's son.
The villagers' gazes towards the Zhang couple changed once again. Those with high school students in their families, and the educated youth present, all wanted to spit on them. Who wouldn't want a spot? Villagers who graduated from worker-peasant-soldier universities could be assigned jobs, and educated youth could leave this poor, remote place.
Su Xingran wasn't afraid to mention the quota for the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. Anyway, the village had such quotas every year, but there was only one each year, so it was hard to get one. But everyone still tried very hard to get one.
The Zhang couple broke out in a cold sweat after hearing Su Xingran's words. This little girl had actually guessed correctly! She knew their plans and actions—it was terrifying! She was only thirteen years old, yet she possessed such insight into people's hearts; she would be extraordinary when she grew up. They stared at Su Xingran as if they had seen a ghost.
Grandpa Zhang, Grandma Zhang, Uncle Zhang Weibing, he must have told you about this when he came back, right? That makes sense; how could a high school student about to graduate not know? He probably already told you he wanted to try and get this spot. You are his parents; he must have asked you to help him try to get it. Su Xingran smiled, but her eyes were cold as she watched the Zhang couple speak.
Because Su Xingran had her back to everyone, only the Zhang couple standing at the gate saw her expression and eyes. A chill ran down their spines, and their faces showed a hint of fear. Not content with just pulling them into the water, she was going to drag Wei Bing down with her. That was what the Zhang couple were thinking.
No, we can't let her ruin her son. Zhang's mother held Zhang's father tightly, her mind a mess. Zhang's father was the same; he was scared, really scared. This young girl was too ruthless. She was going to make their family unable to hold their heads up in this village.
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