At the end of May 1977, Shen's father, mother, eldest brother and sister-in-law received a notice from above and were taken back to Beijing along with several professors from the farm. Because it would take some time to settle down in their work, they did not come to Shen Anning, but simply left a letter explaining the general situation.
As someone who had experienced it once, Shen Anning certainly knew what happened next and understood her parents' considerations. She had not originally planned to return to Beijing with her parents at this time. If nothing unexpected happened, there would be specific news in a month or two.
In July, Shen's father sent a letter to Shen Anning. He and Shen's mother had re-established their jobs, and his eldest brother and sister-in-law also joined the research institute and resumed their old jobs. Because they had just joined the research institute, the project was in the development stage and was very short of manpower. The couple did not have much time to accompany their children for the time being, so the little niece Shen Zixi was still in the Northeast with Shen Anning, and would return to Beijing together after the college entrance examination. By then, her uncle, aunt, grandparents, and parents would all help take care of her.
After the summer, the villagers lost their enthusiasm for going to work. Many old people and children liked to gather in Shen Anning's medical room. Naturally, they also discovered that Shen Anning was studying. There was nothing to hide about this matter, so Shen Anning showed them the book openly.
"Little Shen, you're so educated and still reading every day. Take a break in this hot weather. I brought some mint water. I'll pour you a glass."
Shen Anning smiled and said, "Thank you, Aunt Dashuan. Things have changed rapidly in the past two years. Studying is definitely useful. There are few people retiring from factories in the city, but many people are looking for jobs. Of course, we have to select the best people to supplement the workforce, right?"
Shen Anning didn't say too much, after all, the resumption of the college entrance examination was still a distant prospect.
But looking at the aunts and grandmothers present, I guess her words are still very effective.
As expected, except for the time when they were working, the junior and senior high school students in the village would gather at the brigade headquarters in the evening to study the textbook knowledge for junior and senior high school. The educated youth were also invited over, and Shen Anning was among them. She brought her own notes on mathematics, physics and chemistry. Compared with others who were limited to book knowledge, the information in the hands of Shen Anning and the educated youth could be said to have created huge ripples in this small lake.
Several students who graduated from junior high school also clearly felt the difference between them and high school students, so they worked harder and harder. Shen Anning was left in the brigade several times to explain high school math problems to them.
It's another late night.
Shen Anning put the chalk away and said, "Okay, that's all for today's math problems. Everyone can continue to review according to our progress when they are free tomorrow. If you don't understand, come over in the evening to discuss it together."
"Shen Zhiqing, thank you for your hard work. You teach us until so late every day."
"Yes, Shen Zhiqing, my grandma will make tofu pudding tomorrow morning. I'll bring you a bowl. You don't have to make breakfast tomorrow."
Hmmmmmm,,,
"Okay, go back and thank grandma for me."
Xu Hongxia used a flashlight to light the way and went home with Shen Anning. She was now a permanent member of the Shen family compound. Although the people from the brigade had dispersed at this point, she still had to continue to prepare her own meals after returning home. In order to be able to return to Beijing with pride in the future, she had really worked hard during this period of time.
In early October, Shen Anning received a letter from her father in Beijing, which confirmed that the college entrance examination would be resumed this year. The specific time would be announced through major media outlets across the country this month. After reading the letter, Shen Anning burst into tears uncontrollably.
Although she had known that this day would come, when she really confirmed the news, she still couldn't control the sadness and excitement in her heart. This time she would finally not repeat the same mistakes, and she also completely said goodbye to the unhappy Shen An Ning in her previous life.
On October 21, the announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination was officially issued. When the radio broadcast notification reached the commune, the villagers were excited, especially those families whose families met the requirements to take the college entrance examination, who knelt down in the house.
Because this time the college entrance examination has been absent for ten years, the age limit is very relaxed. All junior and senior high school graduates, and educated youth who went to the countryside, can take the college entrance examination. The main test is on personal political literacy, breaking the theory of class background. This notice largely illustrates the country's desire for talents.
When Xu Hongxia heard the news from the radio, her hands were still shaking with excitement, even though she had learned about the situation from a letter from her family a few days earlier. At this moment, she was extremely grateful for her original choice.
Before their group of study partners could calm down, the village radio broadcast the old village chief's distinctive Northeastern dialect, "Middle and high school graduates from Gengjiatun and Wangtu Village, educated youth, upon hearing this announcement, please gather at the brigade headquarters immediately. Remember, everyone, gather at the brigade headquarters immediately."
The old village chiefs of the two villages sat on the stage. They had retired, but at this moment they came out to support the event. Standing below were the "cultural people" of the two villages.
"Everyone, please be quiet. You all know the situation. The college entrance examination has resumed, and you all meet the registration requirements. Therefore, the leadership teams of our two villages have discussed and decided that starting today, the brigade headquarters in Wangtu Village will be vacated as a place for you to study and discuss. Of course, you must participate in the labor, but your work tasks can be appropriately reduced."
"Wow, the village chief is wise and mighty."
"Thank you, village chief uncle."
"Thank you, Grandpa Village Chief!"
Listening to everyone's excited shouts, Shen Anning also became excited.
The exam is in mid-December, which is less than two months away.
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