Early the next morning, Su Huazhu, Song Luoyun and Xiaoshu went to the commune with the things they had packed to send back to Beijing.
All three of them planned to travel light, wearing only the clothes they needed and carrying a backpack.
Su Huazhu sent a total of four packages home, two of which were mountain products and two of which were bedding and quilts.
Song Luoyun also sent a quilt and a blanket, and five kilograms of mountain products. He planned to carry the rest himself when the time came.
After the three of them had lunch at the commune's state-owned restaurant and returned to the production team at around 2:00 p.m., the atmosphere in the team was as lively as yesterday.
Especially after seeing Su Huazhu and the other three coming back, they immediately greeted them warmly.
"Huazhu, five more people from our production team have been admitted, two to technical secondary schools, two to junior colleges, and one to university."
"The postman just delivered the acceptance letter. Huazhu, I'm so grateful to you."
"Luckily, we have Huazhu in our production team, otherwise how could we get into so many universities?!"
"I've seen a few of them in the past two days. It's incredible."
"There are five of us, two of whom are from our production team, and three of whom are educated youth."
"The kids in our delivery team weren't very good this time."
"Alright, you're satisfied. Otherwise, with the review materials provided by Huazhu's family, it's hard to say whether three of us can pass the exam."
"Niece Huazhu, I heard you're going back tomorrow. I'll kill a chicken for you later. Thank you."
"I'm going home to get some mountain products for my niece Huazhu, and I'll pick out the best for her."
"Su Zhiqing, I was admitted to the technical secondary school in my hometown. I am so grateful to you. I also have some mountain products that I want to give to you."
"I've also been admitted to a junior college in our province, Su Zhiqing. I'm grateful for your kindness. I'll go with you tomorrow and protect you along the way."
"Su Zhiqing, I've been admitted to a university, although it's not a very good one. But if I hadn't had the review materials you provided, I would probably have only been able to get into a technical secondary school. Thank you, Su Zhiqing. I'll go with you tomorrow."
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Those who passed the exam and their families were all so excited that they couldn't stop thanking Su Huazhu. After they finished speaking, they ran back to find good things for her.
The three educated youth who passed the exam were not very good people, so they could only thank her repeatedly. Then they decided to leave with Su Huazhu and the others tomorrow, and they couldn't wait any longer.
The group taking the train tomorrow will be even bigger, and Su Huazhu is also very happy.
However, after seeing Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian looking sad, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Brother Fu, Sister Lian, you two will definitely pass the exam. You've checked your answers after the exam. The admission letter hasn't arrived yet, so it might still be on the way. Please wait a little longer."
Su Huazhu thought it was because the journey was long and the Chinese New Year was coming soon, so she couldn't wait any longer.
Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian smiled wryly and nodded, still not feeling comforted much.
Song Luoyun and Xiaoshu also comforted them, but they also felt a little uncomfortable. They hoped most that Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian could be admitted to university, and then take Xiao Xiangxiang away from here and return to the city to live.
Su Huazhu packed up the things that she couldn't carry herself and gave some to Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian, and some to those in need in the production team.
The workers from the production team had been sending her things these past two days, mostly wild delicacies, smoked rabbit, and smoked chicken. Bai Qingshan knew that a little girl like her couldn't carry so many things, so he offered to pack them up for her and send them to the post office himself.
That evening, Su Huazhu, Song Luoyun and Xiaoshu invited team leader Bai Qingshan, Fu Qiu, Lian Ailian and Xiao Xiangxiang to their home for dinner.
The chicken was given to them by their aunt in the chicken production team whose child was admitted to a technical secondary school. Song Luoyun and Xiaoshu also killed the last chicken they raised. They made chicken stew with mushrooms, fried potatoes with another chicken, and fried two dishes of cabbage and potatoes.
"Uncle, have you written down my home address?! Come to my house if you have the chance to go to Beijing next time."
Su Huazhu had given Bai Qingshan her home address before, and she was leaving tomorrow, so she extended the invitation sincerely.
"I've got it. If you don't tell me, I'll definitely come to your house to bother you when I get a chance."
Bai Qingshan was happy, not only because so many people from the production team passed the exam, but also because their relationship with the Su family and the Qiao family had improved over the years.
Making a good connection means opening up another path.
"Captain, this is my home address. If you have the chance to come to Beijing, we will definitely entertain you well."
"Oh, Captain, thank you for taking care of my brother and me over the years. Without you, I don't know what my brother and I would have been like."
Song Luoyun and her sister Xiaoshu also gave Bai Qingshan their home address, asking him to tell them when he came to Beijing, and they were very grateful for his care over the years.
Bai Qingshan nodded happily, feeling extremely comfortable in his heart. He took care of others without thinking about anything in return, but being remembered by others made him feel that all these years were worth it.
"Sister Lian, this is my home address. After you get your admission letters, come find me when you pass by Beijing. Remember to keep an eye on Xiao Xiangxiang. When you take the train, be sure to carry her on your back at all times. It's best if you travel with the other educated youth. If your luggage is too much, I'd rather spend a little more money and ask the team leader to help mail it to the school after the New Year."
"Don't be stingy with your money. Trains are too unsafe. Regardless of whether they're women or children, Brother Fu, you must take good care of Xiao Xiangxiang and Sister Lian. It would be best if you could make a backpack like ours, which is both spacious and free."
Su Huazhu looked at Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian, who had been silent since dinner. The innocent and lovely girl couldn't help but give them some advice. In fact, she was very confident that they would get into university, but unfortunately the couple lacked confidence.
"Huazhu is right. You must take good care of Xiao Xiangxiang. I'd rather carry the luggage instead. If you need it, I'll send it to you after the New Year."
Bai Qingshan agreed with Su Huazhu's words. He really needed to pay more attention to the three children in this family. Children were much more important than material possessions.
Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian didn't expect that the captain had so much faith in them. Suddenly, they regained some confidence and nodded hurriedly.
The dinner lasted until almost 5 o'clock before Bai Qingshan, Fu Qiu and Lian Ailian left.
Early the next morning, Su Huazhu and his group, along with Bai Qingshan who was driving an ox cart, left the Dashan Village production team with their luggage.
After Su Huazhu and the others left, the afternoon postman unexpectedly came again. He hadn't even entered the village of the production team yet, but when he saw me waiting in the village from afar, he excitedly shouted:
"The admission letters have arrived, Fu Qiu, Lian Ailian...you've been admitted to university."
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