Xizi went to the provincial capital to work...
Zhang Ziwen and Zhang Mingzuo took the initiative to assume the responsibility of being the boss.
As the eldest child, in addition to supervising my younger siblings to keep secrets, I also have to urge them to study.
Zhang Laoer still wanted to know the results of the children's discussion that night, but he was helpless because these bastards were so smart that no matter how much they raged, they just smiled and said nothing.
The only thing that was visible was that after work, he and brother Zhang Guofu took a walk: Hey... each of them was really studying with the books sent by his younger brother while holding textbooks that they hadn't picked up for hundreds of years.
If he didn't know that the Zhang family came from humble roots, he would have thought they were the ninth family in a scholarly family.
The children didn't say anything, and the two brothers and Zhang's father didn't expose it either. They just pulled Zhang Chunming aside and whispered a few words, so their parents spent more time at home taking care of their grandchildren.
Everything was coordinated tacitly. Even the daughters-in-law were flipping through the book with trepidation, wondering what was going on.
Zhang Ziwen and the others planned to keep it a secret, but what kind of wall is impenetrable in this world? Moreover, although his wife said she was filial to her mother-in-law, she had doubts in her heart and wondered why she didn't tell her parents.
The clever relatives figured that since all the grandchildren and granddaughters-in-law of the Zhang family had started reading books, they should let their own children learn as well.
The confused in-laws were still confused, and finally walked around from their in-laws. Hey, don't think about it, you can't go wrong by following the Zhang family!
At the end of August, Zhang's father and mother had a second phone call with their eldest son, confirming that the conference had proposed to resume the college entrance examination, and the specific plan would be released in the near future.
In October, the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination exploded across China like spring thunder, bringing the spring of science and a new life to countless intellectuals.
Scholars came out of the cowshed one after another, and educated youths picked up their long-forgotten books with their calloused hands.
Overnight, paper became extremely expensive in Luoyang.
For most people, the Gaokao (college entrance exam) is synonymous with the anxiety of youth. But in October of that year, it became the only chance for millions of Chinese people to break free from age, marital status, and family background and reverse their fate.
No one is not excited about it!
There is less than a month left until the scheduled examination time for the college entrance examination.
Parents who care about their children know that God has given them an opportunity to go to college, and they must let their children give it a try no matter what.
But everyone also understands that this year's college entrance examination is like a thousand troops crossing a narrow bridge, a time to truly test one's ability. So everyone is working very hard, hoping to be one of those who cross this narrow bridge.
It was at this critical juncture that Zhang Ziwen, with his emotions surging, made a phone call.
"Hello, who is this?"
The familiar voice on the other end of the phone calmed Zhang Ziwen down immediately. "Uncle, this is Ziwen."
"Oh, it's you, kid. Tell me, what do you want from your uncle?"
Hearing Zhang Guoqing's familiar accent, Zhang Ziwen smiled knowingly, "Your eldest nephew is in trouble. Can't decide whether to take the college entrance examination?"
"Hey... what's so hard about this? Go take the exam first, and then think about it after the results come out."
On the other end of the phone, Zhang Guoqing's voice changed from playful to humorous. "Xiao Wen, you need to set your sights high. Knowing how far your goal is will determine how far you can go in the future."
Zhang Ziwen clenched his fists and said, "Uncle, I will try my best!"
"Don't be nervous, just take whatever score you can get. There are 360 professions, and you don't have to go to university to learn them. Every profession has its top talents. As long as you work hard, you will achieve success."
"Thank you, uncle."
"Okay, anything else?"
"No, my grandma and grandpa are all doing well, and my brothers are studying very hard. Everything is fine at home, don't worry, wait for us to tell you the good news."
"Ha ha……"
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Ziwen exhaled and slowly smiled. He looked around the office with nostalgia. He knew his foundation well; for so long, he had never given up on learning.
His college life was the only regret in his life, and he fought hard to fulfill his dream!
Zhang Ziwen resigned...
At the same time, Zhang Minglei also kicked out of the unit without asking for permission first...
While everyone in the county was stunned and Zhang's father looked on in disbelief, Zhang Mingzuo was the third to resign from the Revolutionary Committee...
The three brothers gathered at Father Zhang's place, looking at him and his mother with firm eyes.
No one thinks more than them. Only by burning their boats and leaving no way out can they move forward courageously without any luck.
Father Zhang waved his hand to stop his two sons from speaking, and then burst into cheerful laughter... With such grandchildren, what else is there to regret?
"father?"
"Dad? Dad! If it were you, would you dare?" Father Zhang squinted at his eldest son and looked at the remaining grandchildren. "You can resign, but you have to be able to support your wife and children."
"Really?" Zhang Mingyou asked immediately.
"If you can guarantee that you can get into college, then go!"
Zhang Mingyou glanced at his wife and said, "Then I'll think about it."
Mai Sui looked at her parents, then at Father Zhang, "Grandpa, I've already written my resignation letter. Grandma Ye wants me to take the college entrance examination as well."
"You silly girl, why are you going to college if you're not getting married yet?" Lin Juhua was so anxious that she immediately poked her daughter's head with her hand. She was frightened by Zhang's cough and immediately shrank behind Zhang Laoer.
Zhang Laoer shook his head and laughed, and also came to his wife's rescue, saying: "Dad, you really have a granddaughter who can't get married."
This made everyone burst into laughter.
Zhang's mother, who was standing by, understood her daughter-in-law's feelings as a mother. After laughing, she comforted her, "It's okay. We at Mai Sui will find you a son-in-law later."
Lin Juhua looked at her mother-in-law, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. The girl had been in college for five years and was already 27 years old. If she didn't find a second marriage, she would be a poor son-in-law.
Looking at his children and grandchildren, who were so happy, Zhang's father still felt a little uneasy. The opportunity to go to college was a good thing, but who knew whether it was a blessing or a curse?
The grandsons' wives were also wondering how they were doing academically. Were they confident they would pass the exam? What would they do if their husbands passed and they separated?
He no longer wanted to worry about these young couples quarreling as he did in the past. Unfortunately, he was already a grandfather, so he could only let his sons and daughters enlighten them.
Zhang Meili was still quick to speak, "Dad, don't worry! I told you before we got married that since they chose the girl themselves, they have to live happily for me even if they cry."
Zhang Guofu held his father's hand and was deeply moved.
Before the old father even spoke, he had already talked to his three sons. He did not require his children to achieve great things, but just to be able to shoulder the responsibilities of a man.
After hearing what his elder sister said, Zhang Laoer smiled in agreement. This is the benefit of allowing them to choose their partners freely.
Just like his son Shitou and the girl from the Zuo family had agreed to get married first and then go to school together. The young couple had discussed and planned their future plans.
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