Chapter 79 College Entrance Examination Volunteers
It’s May, and it’s time to register for the college entrance examination and fill in the college entrance examination volunteers.
After closing the stall and having dinner that day, Fang Mingche called his cousin’s boss.
As agreed before, his cousin would bring Fang’s father to answer the phone. This is much more convenient than queuing up at the post office.
Originally, he was going to entrust this matter to his eldest brother Fang Minghua. But then he thought about it and realized that his eldest brother was really unreliable. In
his previous life, he mentioned it once that outsiders could impersonate others to go to school and only be discovered decades later. It would be even more difficult for brothers to be discovered. He also said that he had read so many books and didn’t want to go to college himself, so it would be better to help him take one.
Fang Mingche was worried that if he entrusted it to him, he would go back at the end of June and see Fang Minghua’s name on the admission ticket. By then, everything would be too late!
It’s better for the old man to make a trip.
It has been three months since the youngest son went to the capital. No matter how angry Fang’s father was, he almost calmed down.
When he heard that it was about registering for the college entrance examination and filling out the application form, he followed his cousin Fang Mingfeng to the county town to answer the phone.
The old man has always believed that "all classes are inferior, only studying is superior". If you study and get a formal job, you can change from a farmer to a non-farmer and eat commercial grain.
So Fang Mingche was so angry because he insisted on quitting his job as a public teacher in the village primary school.
For a farmer's son, that may be the only chance in his life to change his fate and eat public food.
Fortunately, the college entrance examination has been restored. You can still try to enter university.
If it weren't for such a serious matter, he wouldn't bother to make this trip. He also had to pay 60 cents for the round-trip fare. 60 cents is not easy to come by for an old farmer who digs for food in the soil.
"Dad, are you and my mom in good health?"
Fang's father said, "What can't be wrong with us? Let's talk about business. Long-distance calls are expensive."
Fang Mingche knew the old man's temper and told him his intention.
"Well, it's no problem to take your household registration book to the school to register for the repeater class. But you teach mathematics, why do you want to apply for the Chinese Department?"
"I actually like poetry and songs. But teaching Chinese in primary schools is really boring. Teaching mathematics is easier. Besides, I taught more than just mathematics. Principal Wu pushed all the subjects that no one taught to me."
As a graduate of a regular secondary normal school, his basic skills must be up to standard.
The village primary school is in dire need of teachers, and there are no quotas to fill. This has led to many subjects being untaught.
He even taught music classes for two semesters.
At first, there was not even an organ, so he played the accordion to teach students.
Father Fang looked at what he had written down. His first choice was the Chinese Department of BJ Normal University, and his second choice was the Chinese Department of Capital Normal University. Both accepted transfers.
He could read and studied with a private school teacher for a few years.
"Isn't your choice a bit too high? Don't let your application be too high and you don't get selected, so you can't leave again this year."
This is the third year that his youngest son has taken the college entrance examination, so he still has some understanding.
Fang Mingche said, "Dad, the review classes in the capital have much better materials and teachers than those in our small place. I applied to the school according to the mock test questions from the best review class in the capital last time and my own test scores. The teacher also suggested that I apply this way! Please don't change it on your own."
"How can you apply for a review class if you don't even have a hukou in the capital?"
"There is a high school teacher in our compound. I asked Ayan to sign up, and then I shared the review materials with her. I also did the test papers, and asked my neighbors to take them to the teachers of the review class to mark them. They are all based on the test scores. Can the teachers harm me for no reason? We live in the same yard and are very familiar with each other."
Fang's father was more convinced by the teacher's words. He nodded immediately, "That's good. I'm also worried that you applied too high, resulting in another year of hard work in vain. What about Ayan?"
"Her first choice is the junior college of Capital Normal University."
Fang's father nodded, "Okay, I'll apply as the teacher said. Remember to bring some gifts to thank them, because they marked your papers and gave you advice."
"Yeah, I know."
"Is Yanyan okay?"
"She's fine, she's adapted quite well. If I pass the exam, Dad, if you miss us, go to the branch secretary to get a letter of introduction and take the train to Beijing to see us. I'll give you the travel expenses!"
Fang's father said, "I heard that you set up a tea stall in Tiananmen Square. Is business pretty good?"
"Yes, there are 20,000 people in the square every day. Drinking it in winter warms the body, and drinking it in summer quenches thirst. This business is about small profits but quick turnover. Even if many people set up tea stalls later, they will still earn more than the two of us as village primary school teachers."
"Okay, let's stop here."
"Dad, remember to go in person."
"Got it."
A few days later, Fang Mingfeng called Mingche and told him, "Well, uncle has done everything for you. It's done exactly as you requested. When will you be back?"
"Planned for the end of June."
"Do you want me to find a driver to pick you up on the way?"
Fang Mingche said, "Forget it. Asking someone to pick you up may not be the right time."
In late May, another batch of unsaleable products from the supply and marketing cooperatives were processed. This month's income is barely one thousand.
Lin Yan looked at the passbook with a total of six thousand, "I feel like I have lost a lot of income this month."
Although the integer of six thousand looks comfortable, she felt a little upset when she thought about the fact that it was nine hundred yuan less than last month!
Fang Mingche laughed, "Then when school starts in September, the tea stall will not be open. What should I do?"
Lin Yan's face changed. Yes, if they all go to college, they will definitely not be able to do business.
I'm so reluctant!
Fang Mingche touched her head, "Not really, I'll think of a way when I get to college. It's just that the tea stall business near Tiananmen Square can't be done. What to do specifically, I'll decide after I enroll. Anyway, no matter what I do, I always have the capital."
Lin Yan nodded and looked at Fang Mingche with conviction.
In February, she and many other educated youth who returned to the city were at a loss, but Mingche still had so many ideas. It will definitely not stop here after school.
On Children's Day, she put on a beautiful dress for Yanyan and put a plastic water bottle on her back. She was wearing the first pair of rubber sandals that were sold. Although the style was not very good, the advantage was that the little girl was pretty.
She also changed into a new skirt and leather sandals.
A few days ago, her aunt, who had been angry with her mother for three months, finally came to visit again. She happened to ride a women's bicycle back.
At that time, her aunt said that she had become much more fashionable.
What did she mean by fashionable? It was just that she had more money and was willing to spend it on herself.
The three of them were all well-off and bought their clothes in large shopping malls. She was even brave enough to take Yanyan to the Friendship Store on her bicycle.
It used to be a place for foreign guests and overseas Chinese. Some things only accepted foreign currency.
But now ordinary people can go in. It's okay to go in and take a look at things that don't require foreign currency.
She bought a few sets of clothes for the three of them there.
Well, I didn't dare to take them back to my parents' home.
However, she also bought milk powder, malted milk and other things for her parents.
(End of this chapter)
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