Zhou Ziwen continued to guide the work at the mushroom cultivation base. Looking at the thriving Furui mushrooms, his heart was filled with satisfaction. He knew that this was one of the precious treasures he left for the village.
The Chen sisters help take care of the family, but they also do not slack off in their studies. They read various books to enrich themselves, and look forward to successfully entering university to start a new chapter in their lives.
Zhou Chaoyang and Tang Yaoyao are also actively working at the mushroom cultivation base.
Finally, the day when the results were announced arrived.
Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang arrived at school early. Many candidates and parents had already gathered on the campus, and everyone's faces were filled with anticipation and nervousness.
The bulletin board was crowded with people, all anxiously looking for their names.
Zhou Ziwen struggled to squeeze through the crowd, his eyes quickly searching the list.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up and a huge smile spread across his face.
He saw his name and realized that his grades were excellent, far exceeding the admission score, and he was fully capable of entering his ideal top university.
Beijing University is the top university in Beijing and also the college entrance examination goal of Zhou Ziwen and his classmates.
Zhou Chaoyang also found his name nearby and jumped up excitedly, "Great, Ziwen, we all passed the exam!"
The Chen sisters, Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao also found their names on the list, and they cheered excitedly.
Tears welled up in Chen Qiaoyi's eyes. She hugged Zhou Ziwen excitedly, "Brother Ziwen, we passed the exam, we really passed!"
Chen Shiying also smiled and said, "That's great, our efforts have not been in vain."
Shen Zhaodi excitedly pulled Tang Yaoyao's hand, jumping and dancing, "Haha, I knew we could do it!"
The news of their success spread quickly in the village, and villagers came to congratulate them.
Wu Dagang came to Zhou Ziwen's house with a smile on his face and a basket of eggs in his hand.
"Ziwen, congratulations on getting into university. You're the pride of our village! Take this egg and use it to nourish your body."
Team leader Zhou Weiguo also came with several village representatives. He patted Zhou Ziwen's shoulder hard.
"Good boy, I knew you could do it! You've brought honor to our village. What are your plans for the future?"
Zhou Ziwen looked at everyone with gratitude and said, "Thank you all for your congratulations. I will continue to study hard and make more contributions to the village and the country in the future."
Some are happy, and of course some are worried.
Except for Zhou Ziwen and his friends, most of the people who took the college entrance examination in Dabazi Village failed.
Those who passed were of course happy, but those who didn't were filled with disappointment and frustration. The unsuccessful educated youth and villagers stood blankly before the bulletin board, staring blankly at the list, their lips trembling slightly, their faces filled with resentment and pain.
Among them, Liu Lingling's eyes were full of regret and jealousy. She bit her lips, tears welled up in her eyes, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.
She remembered that she had asked Zhou Ziwen for help but was rejected. Now that she saw Zhou Ziwen and others passed the exam while she failed, the resentment in her heart became stronger.
She secretly clenched her fists and thought to herself: "Why can they pass the exam, but I can't?"
Unlike Liu Lingling, Fang Jianhua sighed helplessly, lowered his head, turned around silently and left the crowd.
He knew very well that he had not given his all during the preparation period. Although this result was expected, it still made him feel extremely disappointed.
His steps were heavy and slow, as if the whole world had lost its color.
Zhang Erzhu, a simple and honest young man from the village, squatted on the ground, holding his head with his hands, his shoulders trembling slightly.
His family saved money and made a lot of sacrifices so that he could take the college entrance examination.
Now that he failed the exam, he didn't know how to face his family's expectations and his heart was filled with guilt.
At this time, there was an educated youth named Zhao Qiang. He punched the wall angrily, scraping the back of his hand and bleeding, but he was completely unaware.
He cursed the unfairness of fate loudly, attracting the attention of people around him.
He felt that he studied very hard, so why couldn't he get into university like Zhou Ziwen and the others? His eyes revealed a kind of madness and despair.
The emotions of these failed candidates hung over the village like a haze, forming a sharp contrast with the joy of Zhou Ziwen and others.
But life must go on, and no matter what the outcome, they need to find their own path in this challenging era.
After being admitted to university, it was time for them to leave.
That day, Zhou Ziwen came to the main force and discussed the house issue with Wu Dagang.
Zhou Ziwen walked into the brigade headquarters and saw Wu Dagang sitting at his desk looking at documents.
Seeing Zhou Ziwen come in, Wu Dagang put down the documents in his hand, stood up and greeted him with a smile.
"Ziwen, come and sit down."
After Zhou Ziwen sat down, he said, "Uncle Wu, Qiaoyi, Shiying, and I have been admitted to university and will be leaving the village soon."
"We want to hand this house over to the village to decide whether to allocate it to a resident in need or use it for other purposes."
Wu Dagang nodded slightly, a look of emotion in his eyes. "It's a good thing that you were able to get into university. You have done so much for the village. The village will keep this house for you."
"Just go study with peace of mind. When you have a bright future, don't forget our Dabazi Village."
Zhou Ziwen quickly said, "Uncle Wu, what are you talking about? Dabazi Village is my second hometown. How could I forget it?"
Wu Dagang smiled gratifiedly, "You're so thoughtful. Over the years, you've brought great changes to the village, and the villagers remember you all so well. We're really reluctant to see you go."
Zhou Ziwen's heart was filled with emotion. He said, "Uncle Wu, we really don't want to leave you all. The days I spent in this village are the most unforgettable times in my life. Every person and every piece of land here makes me feel incredibly close."
Wu Dagang patted Zhou Ziwen's shoulder gently and said, "I know you've all contributed a lot here. The new technologies and ideas you've brought have made the village better and better. The living standards of the villagers have improved significantly in recent years, and everyone has seen it and taken it to heart."
"Take mushroom cultivation, for example. Before, no one dared to think that they could make money from it. Now, the yield of Furui mushrooms is increasing, and the quality is also good. Not only are they selling well in surrounding cities, but they've also attracted a lot of orders from other places. This is all thanks to you, Ziwen."
Zhou Ziwen smiled modestly and said, "Uncle Wu, this isn't just my achievement; it's the result of everyone's hard work. The villagers are diligent and willing to work, and they're actively learning new technologies. That's why the mushroom industry is developing so well."
"The pig farm and chicken farm have also seen significant improvements after optimization. The pigs are growing stronger, and the quality of the chicken and eggs is also better. The development of these industries has made the village economy more stable, and the villagers' lives have become more hopeful."
Wu Dagang nodded. "Yes, everyone has witnessed the changes in the village. Although we're reluctant to see you go, we're also happy for you. Now that you're in the big city, study hard and achieve greater things in the future." (End of chapter)
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