Chapter 79 Jiang Ruoxi prepares for the college entrance examination in advance
The days passed by slowly like the gurgling water, and the situation outside was also quietly undergoing profound changes. The Digital Gang and the Cultural Revolution Society, which once stirred up social turmoil and were invincible, also began to decline.
Once upon a time, the Digital Gang relied on speculation, intrigue and plunder to stir up trouble in the economic field and disrupt the market order; the Cultural Revolution Club was caught up in the wave of political movements, and under various banners, it wantonly criticized and suppressed dissidents, causing panic among the people.
But now, with the gradual advancement of the work of rectifying the wrongs and restoring order, various national policies are gradually returning to the right track, and their living space is being compressed little by little.
As the country strengthens economic control and rectifying market order, their shady activities can no longer hide.
One economic crime case after another was solved, the main members were investigated and arrested, and the wealth that had been accumulated was confiscated according to law. The illegal business network they had painstakingly built was like a paper-built building, which collapsed under the thundering force of the law.
On the other hand, during the Cultural Revolution, with profound reflection and criticism of the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution, people gradually woke up from the fanaticism and confusion and saw through their true colors of pursuing personal gain under the banner of revolution. In terms of organization, the relevant departments conducted a thorough investigation and rectification of the Cultural Revolution Society, eliminating the bad apples within it. The once-noisy Cultural Revolution Society fell apart and gradually disappeared into the dust of history.
These changes have brought new vitality to society. People no longer live in fear and anxiety. The market has gradually regained its prosperity, and all walks of life have shown a positive development trend.
Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi looked at everything around them, their hearts filled with emotion. They knew very well that a brand new era was slowly opening up, and they would continue to work hard for their own lives and for the development of the country in this new era.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is October 6, 1976, a day of great historical significance. On this day, the evil Digital Gang was completely overthrown, and the decade-long chaos finally came to an end.
When this news came, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao keenly realized that the times were about to undergo earth-shaking changes. During the ten years that the Digital Gang has controlled China, the entire country has been thrown into chaos. They have acted perversely and recklessly, causing a serious economic recession and suppressing the elites of various industries.
Countless people with ideals and talents were accused of false charges, forced to relocate to remote areas, or move far away, or were paraded through the streets, suffering tremendous physical and mental torture.
Now, the haze has dissipated and everything is waiting to be rebuilt. If the country wants to restore its former prosperity, the top priority is to restore the economy and redress those wronged industry elites.
To achieve all this, restoring the college entrance examination is a crucial link. Only by allowing the new generation of college students to arm their minds with knowledge can we inject fresh blood into the country, change the economic situation and reverse the country's destiny.
At this moment, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao suddenly realized and finally understood the good intentions of Jiang's mother who told them to study hard before leaving. In the days that followed, the two of them became more and more motivated to study.
Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines into the house, Jiang Ruoxi is already sitting at her desk, concentrating on reading all kinds of books. From literary classics to economic theories, she absorbs knowledge eagerly, and the pen in her hand keeps recording the key points and insights.
After finishing a day of intensive military training, Lu Tingxiao ignored his fatigue and threw himself into learning military knowledge and science and technology. When he encountered questions he didn't understand, he would mark them down carefully and discuss them with Jiang Ruoxi during the break the next day.
In order to prevent Lu Tingxiao from being worn out by exhaustion, Jiang Ruoxi quietly added spiritual spring water from the space into her own water tank. The spiritual spring water gradually soothed Lu Tingxiao's exhausted body after the high-intensity training. The soreness in his muscles slowly disappeared, and his energy quickly recovered.
What’s even more surprising is that the spiritual spring water seems to have opened the door to wisdom in their brains. As Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao studied, their minds became clearer and their thinking became as agile as birds, soaring freely in the sky of knowledge.
Those concepts that were difficult to understand and knowledge points that were easy to forget in the past are now much easier to understand and remember. Whether it was Jiang Ruoxi immersing herself in literary creation to find inspiration, or Lu Tingxiao delving into military theories and technical knowledge, they became more adept at it.
In order to obtain more learning materials, Jiang Ruoxi asked around and did not miss any possible channels. She often went to various libraries and bookstores, consulted school teachers, and collected previous exam questions. She never complained even if the journey was long.
Jiang Ruoxi spent a lot of effort to screen and classify the precious information collected from all over the place and the carefully organized exam questions from previous years, and personally made them into exercise books. These exercise books embody her expectations and determination, and each page carries the weight of knowledge.
In their free time, Jiang Ruoxi would sit opposite Lu Tingxiao and open their exercise books. Sometimes they frowned and thought intently; sometimes they had heated discussions and expressed their opinions. When faced with difficult problems, the two encouraged each other and worked together to overcome them; after solving the problems, they would look at each other and smile, enjoying the joy of gaining knowledge.
Lu Tingxiao also used the resources of the army to borrow valuable professional books and exchange learning experiences with his comrades. The two also regularly organize learning sharing sessions, inviting like-minded comrades and military families to discuss the country's development direction and share their respective gains and experiences in learning.
They are well aware that every effort they make may become a force for promoting national development. In this new era full of hope and challenges, they must use knowledge to pave the road to the future, grow together with the country, and move towards glory together.
The wheel of time rolled forward like a flash, and in the blink of an eye it was the end of 1976. The cold wind is biting, but it cannot blow away the festive atmosphere in the air. Every household is busy preparing for the New Year. However, for Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi, this New Year had different plans.
The three babies at home are still young and need careful care. They are not suitable for long-distance travel and it is really inconvenient to return to Beijing for the New Year.
After careful consideration and repeated discussions, Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi finally decided to stay in the army to celebrate the New Year this year. After making this decision, Lu Tingxiao, feeling guilty, called the Lu and Jiang families one after another.
When the call was connected, Lu Tingxiao's voice was filled with helplessness and apology, "Dad, Mom, tell grandpa and grandma that we can't go back for the New Year this year. The children are still young, and they might get sick if they travel on the road. Besides, there are too many human traffickers on the train, so it's not safe. Let's wait until next year when the children are older!"
On the other end of the phone, although Mr. and Mrs. Lu were looking forward to a family reunion, they chose to understand the child's situation. Mother Lu said gently: "The child is important. You should spend the New Year well in the army and take good care of the child. Don't worry about us!"
Afterwards, Lu Tingxiao called the Jiang family again. Jiang's father and mother also expressed their understanding: "As long as Xixi is fine with the children, you can have a happy New Year in the army. When the children are older, you can go home together!" After hanging up the phone, Lu Tingxiao's heart was filled with warmth. The understanding of his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law made him secretly think that he must reunite with his family next year.
Since Lu Tingxiao had a mission in the army and could not leave his post, his parents and grandparents did not come to reunite this year. Without the lively atmosphere, preparations for the New Year are a little simpler.
Fortunately, Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan are still working hard and starting to get busy early. The unique aroma of food wafts through the house from time to time, and the festive atmosphere slowly rises in the smell of fireworks. Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan also have to take care of three children. Now that the three children are older, they can put them in the stroller and give them some toys. They can play happily by themselves. As long as they have time to take a look at it and don't flip out of the stroller, it's fine.
Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao watched the soldiers' daily training and missions, and knew how difficult it was for them.
Jiang Ruoxi took the initiative to speak: "Tingxiao, the soldiers have been too hard in training and missions this year. I think we should buy a pig with our own money so that everyone can have a good meal and celebrate a lively New Year!"
Lu Tingxiao thought about it for a moment and agreed readily: "Okay, let's do it. Everyone will definitely be happy!" The two quickly reached a consensus and decided to ask the purchasing staff of the kitchen team to help purchase a fat pig weighing about 300 kilograms.
After receiving the task, the purchasing staff set out for the nearby market early the next morning. After searching for a long time, they finally picked out a big fat pig with shiny fur and a strong physique.
When the soldiers learned that Captain Lu and his wife had bought pork out of their own pockets for everyone's snack, they immediately became enthusiastic and seemed to have endless energy. They usually sweat on the training ground, but now they quickly divided the work and took the initiative to take on the tasks of slaughtering, cleaning and cutting.
Several strong soldiers skillfully placed the pigs and slaughtered them neatly. Then, someone quickly fetched clean water and carefully washed the pig's body with a brush, leaving out no corner. Every flow of water seemed to wash away a year's fatigue.
The soldiers who were cutting the pork held sharp knives and relied on the precise hand-eye coordination developed through training to cut the pork evenly into pieces of appropriate size with smooth movements. The scene was bustling with activity, and everyone had a simple and satisfied smile on their face. While they were busy, everyone was sharing interesting stories in life and laughing all the time.
The kitchen was filled with steam and smoke. Jiang Ruoxi rolled up her sleeves neatly, revealing her slender but energetic arms, and plunged into the busy work. She skillfully selected spices and personally prepared her own sauce. Cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves danced nimbly on her fingertips, and rich aroma wafted around.
On the stove, pots and pans collided with each other, making crisp sounds. The cooks were doing their job, cutting side dishes and boiling water in an orderly manner. Jiang Ruoxi was concentrating on stirring the sauce in front of the stove, and every move was full of care, ready to show off her skills and make a few plates of her signature braised pork that were colorful, fragrant and delicious.
Lu Tingxiao at the side was also not idle, his tall figure kept moving around in the kitchen. I saw him bending down, picking up a basket of fresh ingredients steadily, and moving them to the designated location at the quick pace; then he picked up a rag and helped wipe the oil stains splashed from the stove.
As night falls, the army canteen is brightly lit. The New Year's Eve dinner officially began, with a table full of delicacies. The most eye-catching ones were the large plates of delicious pork dishes. The braised pork trotters were bright red in color, and the stewed spareribs were fragrant. The soldiers sat together, and their laughter echoed in every corner of the cafeteria.
Someone raised his glass of water and said excitedly: "Thank you, Chief and sister-in-law. This is the most unforgettable year I have ever had!" Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate this special and warm Spring Festival together, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year in excitement and laughter.
In this special New Year, the army is their home and their comrades are their family. Although they were unable to reunite with their relatives far away, they felt a different kind of warmth and joy in the army, and were looking forward to a better life in the coming year.
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