After the last exam, Ruan Niannian walked out of the examination room, with warm sunlight pouring down from above her head.
She had never taken the college entrance examination and originally thought that it was just a matter of taking the test in a different classroom. However, she did not expect that she would walk out of the examination room trembling after almost every test.
In the first exam, she thought she was nervous. After she came out, she mentioned it to Pei Yuanzheng and said that she didn't expect that she would be nervous even when taking the college entrance examination.
For the second exam, she thought that the exam room had been sealed for too long. Plus, the weather was cold and it was cool inside, so she still didn't take it seriously when she came back and only put on more clothes for the third exam.
It was not until the third test that she clearly felt the warmth in her body but still could not help shivering, and even her teeth were chattering, that she realized that it was not nervousness or coldness, but her awe for the college entrance examination.
I finished the fourth exam silently, and the moment I walked out of the examination room, all the shivers and chills disappeared. The warm sunlight shone on everyone around me, casting a halo over everyone.
Is this the new life given by the times?
Pei Yuanzheng was waiting for her at the exit. When he saw her come out, he walked side by side with her.
"What about the stars and dots?"
Pei Yuanzheng replied: "I thought we would go back to the village after you finish the exam, so I asked my third brother and his wife to help take Xingxingdiandian back first. My eldest sister-in-law also asked my eldest brother to tell him that she has prepared a delicious meal for you to eat when you return."
"I just feel like I haven't eaten my sister-in-law's cooking for a long time, and I really miss it." Ruan Niannian showed a satisfied smile.
Ever since she started preparing for the college entrance examination, she had been eating just one bite at a time every day. She hadn't eaten the meals carefully prepared by Li Jinhua for a long time. Although her appetite was not strong, she still wanted to have a good meal occasionally.
The seemingly ordinary life is quietly changing.
One month later, on an ordinary day, the postman came into the village with mail. His loudspeaker was heard by the whole village. Not only was Ruan Niannian admitted to Suicheng University, but some other educated youth also received admission letters one after another.
Because of Ruan Niannian's review materials, Heping Commune became the commune with the largest number of people admitted to university among all the communes in Xi County, with more than twice as many people as the second largest commune.
Secretary Peng did not take any credit for anything. He gave all the credit that belonged to Pei Qingshan to Pei Qingshan.
To use what he said to Pei Qingshan: "What's the use of this little bit of merit? Can it make me directly become the county magistrate? People still have to take one step at a time. Qingshan, you have stabilized the position of secretary, which is the greatest help to me. Let's encourage each other!"
On the eve of Secretary Peng's transfer to Xi County, news came that Pei Qingshan had been promoted to commune secretary.
Secretary Peng was calm and composed: "Keep calm! No matter what happens, good or bad, you must not panic. You must come up with the best countermeasures at the first possible moment. Being a leader is different from being an ordinary clerk. You must learn to be responsible. If you mess up first, everyone under you will be in chaos. This is my last lesson for you."
"Secretary, what are you talking about?" Pei Qingshan blushed immediately. "I will definitely follow in your footsteps. You will give me many opportunities to teach me in the future. You are my eternal guide."
Not only a leader, but also a mentor.
Secretary Peng felt relaxed and refreshed by these simple words, and was even more grateful for the choice he made back then.
But thinking of the other deputy secretary who was squeezed out by Pei Qingshan, Secretary Peng felt a little guilty. "Qingshan, when you come up, let him retire in this position. He can still maintain the status quo."
The two chatted and laughed, and the feeling of parting faded a little.
"Secretary Peng, will you come to my house for the New Year this year? We can have fun together." Pei Qingshan took the opportunity to make an invitation.
Secretary Peng waved his hand and said, "No, I'll be transferred right away. I plan to go home at the end of this year. This is not a ***, it's okay to take a leave and be willful. But you, I won't give you a big red envelope this year."
"Look at what you said. How can I be greedy for your big red envelope? Then give me the address later. Didn't you say you like the bamboo shoots made by my wife? There's no such thing outside. I'll send you some later."
“That’s a good feeling.”
The two of them walked out of the commune, and Pei Qingshan was always half a step behind. The next time they met would probably be when Pei Qingshan went to the county town for a meeting.
After seeing Secretary Peng off, Pei Qingshan moved to Secretary Peng's original office, which was large and spacious, and even the chairs were the most comfortable.
On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, Pei Yuanzheng announced that both sites would begin their annual holiday, working in shifts of three days until the Lantern Festival.
Ruan Niannian's shop was closed immediately. She took all the employees to the state-owned restaurant in Xi County for dinner, and then held an annual meeting in Pei Yuanzheng's large conference room to "reward according to merit."
There have been some changes in her shop this year.
First of all, there is the breakfast shop. The breakfast shop of the commune is now managed by Li Jinhua, who brings a 17-year-old girl from the village to run it together.
The shop in Xi County is bigger and is located in the most conspicuous position at the entrance of Feiyue Shopping Mall. Wu Xinghua recruited two local girls to run the shop successfully.
The clothing store changed its business model during the time when Ruan Niannian was preparing for the college entrance examination. Wu Lanhua no longer needed to sit in the store at a fixed time and place, since she didn't pay a fixed salary anyway.
She does business at her own pace, doing business with old customers and having old customers bring regular customers.
Wu Lanhua is not greedy, as long as she can make a decent living. Anyway, Ruan Niannian has said that she will take her with her when she goes out in the future. She should have some free time now, take care of herself, and save some money, so that she can work hard to earn the big bucks in the future, right?
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