"Dad, Mom, I want to apply to the Agricultural College of Beijing."
Wang Xiulan was taken aback.
"Agricultural College? Mingfu, your scores are good enough for a better university. Tsinghua or Peking University wouldn't be a problem."
Su Jianguo also frowned.
"Mingfu, are you worried about tuition fees? Don't worry, our family is better off now, we can afford to send you to any university."
Su Mingfu shook his head.
"It's not about tuition fees. Dad, Mom, I'm genuinely interested in agriculture. Our family's vegetable farm is doing so well; I want to learn more so I can help expand the business in the future."
Su Mingqiang interjected.
"Mingfu, don't you want to go south and see what it's like? There are more opportunities in those big cities. You can study economics or management, and then come back to help the family in the future."
Su Mingfu smiled.
“Brother, I’ve thought it over carefully. Our family’s roots are in the land, and my interest lies in agriculture. The agricultural technology program at Sijiucheng Agricultural College is renowned nationwide, and I want to graduate and come back to help our village develop modern agriculture.”
Upon hearing this, Su Mingqiang exclaimed in surprise.
"Mingfu, did you choose agricultural college for your family's sake?"
Su Mingfu remained silent for a moment, then spoke softly.
"Brother, not entirely. I genuinely love agriculture. Watching seeds sprout, crops grow, and finally yield a bountiful harvest gives me a particularly fulfilling feeling. I remember when our family first built greenhouses, although it was hard work, seeing those lush green vegetables filled me with immense satisfaction."
He continued.
"Our vegetable base is growing bigger and bigger, but there are still many technical problems to solve. I want to learn the most advanced agricultural technologies so that in the future I can help not only my own family, but also farmers throughout the village and the county improve yields and quality."
Looking into his son's determined eyes, Su Jianguo felt a surge of emotion.
He knew that his son had grown up and had his own opinions and pursuits.
"Mingfu, Dad supports you."
Su Jianguo said solemnly.
"Study whatever you like. For us farmers' kids, studying agriculture is just part of our nature!"
Wang Xiulan wiped away her tears.
"Mingfu, Mom supports you. Whatever you study, as long as you're happy. But..."
She hesitated for a moment.
"With such high scores, wouldn't it be a waste to go to the agricultural college?"
Su Mingfu held his mother's hand.
"Mom, it's not a pity. The country is now focusing on agricultural development, and studying agriculture is just as promising. Besides, the Beijing Agricultural College is a key university, just not as famous as Tsinghua or Peking University."
With the support of his family, Su Mingfu solemnly filled out the application form.
"Agricultural Technology Major at Sijiucheng Agricultural College".
A few days later, the admission notice was delivered to the Su family.
The school emblem, embossed in gold, gleamed in the sunlight on the envelope.
Su Mingfu carefully opened it; inside was a red admission notice:
"Congratulations, Su Mingfu, on your admission to the Agricultural Technology program at Sijiucheng Agricultural College. Please bring this admission notice to the school on September 1st for registration..."
Along with the notification letter came a handwritten letter from the principal, in which he specifically mentioned...
"Su Mingfu, we are deeply honored to learn that you have chosen our school with a high score of 681. Our school will provide you with a full scholarship and assign you the best mentors to guide your studies. We look forward to your great achievements in the field of agriculture!"
Holding the admission notice and the principal's letter, Wang Xiulan's tears fell again.
"Mingfu, you really got into university! And you even got a scholarship!"
Su Jianguo couldn't stop smiling.
"Great! That's wonderful! Our family has produced a college graduate! And such an outstanding one at that!"
Su Jianjun made the suggestion.
"Brother, we have to celebrate! Let's treat the whole village to a meal!"
Su Jianguo slapped his thigh.
"Yes! We'll throw a banquet and invite the whole village! Not only will we invite guests, but we'll also hang a banner at the village entrance that reads: 'Warmest congratulations to Su Mingfu for scoring 681 points and being admitted to Sijiucheng Agricultural College!'"
the next day.
The Su family set up more than 20 tables for a banquet in Sujiatun, inviting people of all ages from the village.
The meal was plentiful, and the atmosphere was lively.
The villagers raised their glasses in celebration, praising Su Ming for his success and for not forgetting his roots.
After a few rounds of drinks, the old Party Secretary stood up, raised his glass, and said...
"Mingfu, you're the first child from our village to get into university, and with such a high score! You've brought honor to the village! What's even more commendable is that you haven't forgotten your roots and chose to study agriculture. You must lead everyone to prosperity in the future!"
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