Since Tao Qingtang resolved her inner conflict, she has been studying and reading diligently every day, even working overtime.
I had studied it before, but I only looked at the surface and didn't really take it to heart.
"Zhiyu, could you take a look at this question for me?"
Little Qingze lay beside him, neither crying nor making a fuss, his eyes darting around.
Ye Zhiyu came to Tao Qingtang's side and reached out to pinch his little face.
"Ah, you can't eat your hands! That's dirty."
Tao Qingtang glanced at it with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, he's such a good boy."
I picked up the book, looked at the problem Tao Qingtang had drawn, and began to explain it.
No other family's daughter-in-law has such a leisurely life. She can afford to eat without relying on work points, and her family even supports her taking the college entrance examination. Her mother-in-law also cooks delicious meals for her every day.
My father-in-law is reasonable and doesn't cause trouble; my husband is capable and has his own ideas; my sister-in-law is still in school, and I don't dislike them.
What an amazing family! Who wouldn't be envious?
"Zhiyu, you're so smart, I've been looking at this for ages and I still don't understand."
Ye Zhiyu: How could someone who has gone through high school not know?
Luckily, I only forgot it, so learning it again wasn't too difficult. Otherwise, I would have been just as gloomy as my sister-in-law.
Time passed little by little, and Liu Shengnan and the others entered a state of frenzy. Before, they worked during the day and slept at night to replenish their energy.
Now I work during the day and study whenever I have a spare moment, and at night I study so hard that I stay up until the wee hours.
They still had to deal with the actions of Fu Tingshen and Li Xi, and they had truly achieved a state of perfect tranquility.
Finally, the day before the college entrance examination arrived. Whether they were willing or not, everyone in the village who had some affection for their children sent them to the county to take the exam.
Of course, there are also those whose families strongly oppose their decision, leaving them alone.
At the station, Liu Shengnan pointed in a direction to Ye Zhiyu. There was a family of four there, a man and a woman. The man was holding a child in his arms, his lips pursed and his head down. There was also an elderly person next to him.
According to Liu Shengnan, that was the family that had caused a scene in the field that day, and the old woman was this woman's mother-in-law.
They were neither too far nor too close, and could clearly see the expressions on the family's faces.
The child, bewildered, was held in his father's arms. The woman was reluctant to let go, but her eyes were filled with determination. The man kept his head down the whole time, while the mother-in-law kept babbling on and on.
I vaguely heard something like, "You're such a heartless woman, abandoning your child like that..."
The gist of it is that they disagree with women returning to the city after taking the college entrance exam, believing that once they return, they will never come back, and they want to use the child to control the woman.
Sigh, there's nothing we can do; children are a woman's weakness.
With tears in her eyes, Tao Qingtang reluctantly put her child, Tian Hongfang, into the car. The child had been by her side since birth, and her sudden departure was hard for her to accept.
On the bus, everyone's face was filled with hope and anticipation for the future, as if a good life was already a given.
Lu Chen had booked a guesthouse in the county a month ago. Guesthouses require a letter of introduction, so it's unclear where he got the authority.
However, this has nothing to do with Ye Zhiyu; she only needs to accept and enjoy it.
Starting in 1966, far too many educated youths were sent down to the countryside. The streets of the county were filled with more pedestrians than ever before, each carrying a bundle, walking in groups or alone in a hurry.
The guesthouse was overcrowded, so Liu Shengnan and her group found two rooms at another guesthouse, one for the female educated youth and one for the male educated youth.
It's much better than those who have no relatives here, can't get a room, and end up sleeping on the streets.
Tao Qingtang wanted to ask Ye Zhiyu a question as soon as possible, but Ye Zhiyu refused.
"Sister-in-law, what you need to do now is take deep breaths and relax. Being too tense will not be good for tomorrow's exam."
Lu Ze helplessly spread his hands, "That's what I advised her too, but your sister-in-law complained that I didn't tell her."
Tao Qingtang blushed, knowing she was in the wrong: "I was just too nervous and couldn't sit still."
Ye Zhiyu squeezed her hand, "It's okay, we've already done the test, it'll definitely work."
"Mmm." Tao Qingtang took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
Watching Lu Ze lead her out, Ye Zhiyu collapsed onto the bed, "Ah~ so comfortable."
Lu Chen brought over a basin of water, took off her shoes and socks, and put her feet in the water.
Ye Zhiyu hissed as her hot feet suddenly hit the cold water, causing her toes to curl up in shock.
After the initial stimulation, she gradually relaxed, patted the bed, and tried to attract Lu Chen's attention.
Lu Chen stood up, bent down slightly, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Ye Zhiyu squinted, opened one eye to confirm his location, reached out, grabbed his collar, and pulled him down.
Lu Chen reacted quickly, bracing himself on his arms on either side of her body to avoid crushing her.
He was wearing a white shirt today, and Ye Zhiyu's force just now successfully made one button disappear.
She touched his neck, playfully tapping his Adam's apple, "Don't you think I'm hard to please? I make you run around all day."
Lu Chen slightly raised his neck, veins bulging, "I'm willing."
Ye Zhiyu slipped under his armpits and hugged him tightly. "I'm so sleepy, stay with me and sleep for a while."
"Okay, let me pour the water." He bent down and kissed her forehead.
--
At dawn, the whole city came alive as students rushed to the examination halls.
Liu Shengnan jumped around in the crowd, while Li Yuzhe helplessly spread his arms to protect her.
"Zhiyu, I'm here." She called out, ignoring the strange looks from others.
Some people, drawn by her shouts, looked around to see who she was calling for.
Ye Zhiyu quickly walked over and stopped her.
"Grandma, I see you! Stop jumping!"
Liu Shengnan habitually took her arm, saying, "I was just afraid you wouldn't be able to find me."
The next moment, a chill inexplicably began to run down her spine. She mechanically turned her head and saw Lu Chen, his eyes filled with an unreadable emotion as he stared intently at her and Ye Zhiyu's arms intertwined.
Startled, she quickly let go. Ye Zhiyu asked curiously, "Hmm?"
Liu Shengnan fanned herself with her hand, "It's so hot, I wonder if there are fans in the exam room?"
"What are you thinking? Fan? Wait until after the exam, go home and sleep, and you'll dream about anything."
Liu Shengnan chuckled to herself, silently complaining to herself.
Why would I be jealous? I'm just a woman, how could I possibly steal his wife?
The watchful gaze that had been threatening me disappeared, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon entering the examination hall, they brainstormed, separated by classrooms. By a twist of fate, she and Lu Chen were separated from the others.
Li Xi and Fu Tingshen were in the classroom next to theirs. Ye Zhiyu cursed her bad luck inwardly. Li Xi's gaze was determined, while Fu Tingshen remained as deadpan as ever.
It's even more disgusting than before. I never run into her in the village. When I do, I only glance at her discreetly because of Li Xi's presence.
I don't know what's wrong with him now, but he's openly looking at her with regret and guilt.
If Ye Zhiyu hadn't stopped him, he would have been punched into Superman by Lu Chen long ago.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
