In the streets and alleys, boys and girls kept cheering.
Perhaps An Hongdou already knew the result, so she was happy but not shocked.
Within two days, I received a call from my hometown.
As soon as the call was connected, Andelai asked, "Hongdou, the educated youth in our village said that the country has resumed the college entrance examination, and urged me to call you to ask you a question. Is it true?"
"It's true, Second Uncle, it's true." An Hongdou was also infected by his joy.
"It's good if it's true, it's good if it's true." Andelai sighed, "Finally Maixiang's efforts over the past few years have not been in vain. Oh, the college entrance examination has finally been resumed, but I don't know... if she has the ability to pass it."
Andelai laughed out loud. Although he spoke modestly, he was happy in his heart.
Unlike others, although his daughter has been staying at home, she has never given up studying in the past few years. She has made so many books of study materials that An Hongdou sent her.
Therefore, Andelai still has great confidence in An Maixiang.
"By the way, second uncle, the college entrance examination has been resumed. Is there any explanation for the matter between Mai Xiang and Zhang Jianjun?" An Hongdou asked.
Ande's laughter paused, and he said, "I've often seen them talking together these past two days, but I don't know how they'll decide on their marriage."
Andelai was also very worried. After all, An Maixiang was already that old.
If she were a few years younger, it wouldn't be too late for her to get married after graduating from college, but she is already in her twenties, and if she doesn't get married now she will become an old maid who can't get married.
When it comes to getting married, once the college entrance examination is resumed, there are all kinds of reasons to face.
In the past two days, some people in the village are happy and some are worried.
Undoubtedly, the educated youth were the happiest, but some of them got married, which was especially difficult for the children in their village to get married.
An Hongdou could only say, "There's no rush anyway. The last time I went home, I heard from Dabao's father that Zhang Jianjun also wanted to take the college entrance examination. Now that the college entrance examination has been resumed, let's talk about it after they finish the exam."
Andelai sighed, "It's the only way."
An Hongdou also reminded him that it would be best for Mai Xiang to meet the Zhang family before she decided to get married.
Marriage is not just a matter between two people, but a matter between two families. Never underestimate the influence of family on a man.
Having lived for decades, Andelai understands this truth better than An Hongdou.
If Zhang Jianjun doesn't return to the city, the opinions of the Zhang family are not important. If he can return to the city, Andelai will definitely make more careful plans for his daughter.
An Hongdou talked for a while and then handed the phone to Old Lady An, who was worried about her hometown.
However, knowing that the phone call was very expensive, she did not dare to talk for too long. She only asked a few important questions and hung up in a hurry.
Half a month later, Shen Xiangzhi received a letter.
The content was simple, just a few words to report safety and to express concern for the children, nothing else.
An Hongdou couldn't contact him either, so she could only wait patiently at home.
This wait lasted for one or two months.
During this period, she also signed up for the college entrance examination.
An Maixiang wrote to her and said that Jiangcheng University was her first choice, but she didn’t know if she could be admitted, so she was a little nervous.
An Hongdou also understood her psychology. After all, Jiangcheng University is a famous university in the country and must be very competitive.
Even An Hongdou, who has a man like Shen Xiangzhi who is a university teacher by his side, can't guarantee that he will be able to pass the exam.
But fortunately, it is not a single choice. If it doesn’t work out, there are other universities. They are just far away from home, making it inconvenient to come back.
On the morning before the college entrance examination, Grandma Su also came.
An Hongdou had just gotten up when she heard Grandma Su calling her, "Hongdou, come here quickly."
When An Hongdou came closer, Grandma Su opened the lunch box in her hand and showed it to her. "Look, grandma got up before dawn to prepare. I fried dough sticks and boiled eggs for you. I hope you can pass the exam and get into college."
Old lady An leaned over and asked, "What else can you say about this?"
"Of course." Grandma Su laughed and said, "Fried dough sticks and eggs, may our Hongdou get full marks in the exam."
An Hongdou smiled. She was self-aware and didn't even dare to think about getting a perfect score. "Thank you, grandma. But I have to wait a while before eating. The three boys are still upstairs. I'll go call them first so they won't be late for school."
Grandma Su called her and said, "Eat first. I'll go and call them. Today is the college entrance examination. It's not a small matter. Just take care of yourself. The child doesn't have me and your mother. Don't worry about him."
Old lady An also agreed, "Yes, Hongdou, listen to your grandma. Come, eat quickly."
An Hongdou couldn't refuse their kindness, so she could only listen to them and take care of herself.
Until she was about to leave, Grandma Su was still encouraging her.
Dabao and the others also shouted, "Come on, Mom...Come on, Mom..."
Amidst laughter and joy, An Hongdou took the things she needed for the exam and went out.
After walking a few steps, I saw Shen Wanhua coming over on a bicycle.
An Hongdou stopped and called out, "Dad."
Shen Wanhua nodded, “Are you going to take the college entrance examination?”
"Yes, Dad, why are you here at this time? Is there something wrong?" An Hongdou asked.
“Nothing, just passing by.” Shen Wanhua said casually: “By the way, I have to take the exam today, are you sure?”
An Hongdou blinked and answered ambiguously, "It should be... okay."
Even if I fail to get into Jiangcheng University, getting into a university slightly worse than Jiangcheng University should not be a problem.
Shen Wanhua looked at her, the hope in his eyes seemed to be a little disillusioned, and suddenly he sighed, and seemed to let it go, and said: "Forget it, it's already very good that you can complete the courses before high school in such a short time. As for the college entrance examination, just do your best."
Anyway, he had never thought that she could go to college. Although An Hongdou's outstanding performance surprised him later and the college entrance examination was resumed, he thought that maybe she could be even better.
If all else fails, having a high school diploma will be enough.
At least let it be known that the daughter-in-law of the Shen family is not illiterate and is quite educated.
“Then you go quickly, I’m leaving too.” Shen Wanhua was still in a hurry to go to work, so he didn’t go home.
After walking a long way, An Hongdou suddenly realized that Shen Wanhua deliberately passed by here today, wasn't it just to say these words to her?
He actually cares about her college entrance examination. Is this a disguised way of caring about her?
Her attitude towards herself as a person has changed in the past two years, which is something An Hongdou dared not to think about.
It's really weird.
Of course, An Hongdou didn't know that Shen Wanhua's real idea was to make An Hongdou even better.
Since he can't let his son get divorced and he is not satisfied with his daughter-in-law, he can only try his best to make his daughter-in-law better so that she can be worthy of his son.
No matter how you look at it, it can be considered as... doing it for her own good!
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