Mao Xia was absent when the roujiamo shop was estimating scores, but she showed up on the day she was supposed to apply for university.
She arrived late; by the time she got there, the students had already submitted their applications.
Zhang Zhihe glanced at her and asked her how many points she got on the exam. Mao Xia didn't say anything, glared fiercely at Chu Yu, handed in her application form, and left.
"This child..."
Zhang Zhihe shook his head. Mao Xia had clearly done something wrong, yet she was blaming others. He still felt Mao Xia wasn't a bad child; the blame lay with Zhou Fangchun's parenting—like father, like son. He'd heard Mao Xia's father had been detained and was keeping another child outside the family. He wondered how Mao Xia had fared on her exams after such a blow.
Zhang Zhihe picked up her college application form, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. Mao Xia had actually applied for a junior college in Beijing.
Mao Xia's grades were good enough for a bachelor's degree, but she only applied to a junior college, which means her score was too low. If she hadn't plagiarized Chu Xiang's manuscript, she would have been good enough to get into a top-tier university.
Zhang Zhihe was deeply moved. After all, it was someone else's life, and he couldn't control it. He silently put down the application form.
The results won't be out until the middle of the month, so we still have to wait a few more days. Shu Hui is more anxious than anyone else. The roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop is quite crowded, so they found an auntie to help out, such as serving bowls and wiping tables. When there aren't many people in the afternoon, she goes to sit with Aunt Zeng.
Shu Hui's intention wasn't to sit down, but rather to talk to Aunt Zeng. Shu Hui wasn't highly educated, and when Chu Yu filled out her college application, she only listed Tsinghua University, specifically for computer science. Shu Hui had no idea what computer science entailed.
"Aunt Zeng, what exactly does computer science entail? My daughter only applied to one university. What if she's a few points short of getting in? Will she be unable to study this year?"
Aunt Zeng was so surprised when she heard that Chu Yu had scored over 590 points.
"This child is remarkable. She seems so composed, but I never expected her to do so well on the exam. I've lived this long and never heard of anyone around me scoring so high! I heard the math exam was quite difficult this year. Old Xie from the cotton ginning factory next door also has a daughter at Dezhong High School. Her estimated math score is less than 40, which isn't low, considering there are plenty of students in her class with lower scores. Your daughter's score is truly exceptional."
"I understand all of that, but I don't understand what a computer is. My daughter explained it to me, saying it's about operating a computer or something, but I've never seen a computer before."
Aunt Zeng had heard of it. "I had an old colleague who could type, but he was transferred by his superiors to be a computer typist. It's precisely because computers are scarce that this profession is in high demand. People who are good at computers are highly skilled professionals and shouldn't be underestimated!"
Aunt Zeng and Uncle Luo are both very knowledgeable and experienced. Although they are old, they are very knowledgeable. They both said that this major must be good.
"Then I'm relieved. I was just worried she might have chosen the wrong university."
"What do you have to worry about? Your daughter is capable and resourceful. Xiao Shu, your good fortune is yet to come."
The gate opened, and Luo Kangcheng, supported by his uncle, entered, leaning against the wall.
He has strong upper body strength and is a professional with knowledge of how to train muscles. His old classmate works in the rehabilitation department of a hospital. Luo Kangcheng has made great progress and can now walk with crutches.
Although he was walking unsteadily, he looked much better than when he first woke up.
"Brother Luo can walk now?" Shu Hui exclaimed in surprise, wiping her hand on her clothes as if to ask if he needed help.
“Xiao Shu, you don’t need to help him, he can walk! His old classmate said that his leg muscles have atrophied and are as thin as bamboo sticks. Fortunately, he hasn’t been bedridden for long, and he will be able to walk normally after a period of exercise. He needs to exercise now, and helping him won’t achieve the desired effect.”
Luo Kangcheng had worked in the police force before, and he had even spent time in latrines while arresting criminals, so what difficulty would it be for him to recover his health?
He had dark skin, sharp eyes, and a stern expression that made people feel intimidated.
Shu Hui gets nervous whenever she sees him. People from the countryside feel uncomfortable around officials. Before Luo Kangcheng got into trouble, he was a high-ranking leader. Shu Hui has never been in contact with powerful men before, so it's normal for her to be nervous.
"Brother Luo, why don't you rest for a few days? Don't you need to rush to exercise?"
Luo Kangcheng's legs were as thin as sticks, like a broken leg patient with a cast on. The flesh was soft and weak, and the muscles he once had were gone. As proud as Luo Kangcheng was, he couldn't stand seeing himself like this.
After he fell into a coma, his position was taken over by someone else. It's not easy to get by in the police station. If all his old subordinates are reshuffled, it will be difficult for Luo Kangcheng to go back.
He wanted to recover as soon as possible and apply to his superiors for a new job assignment.
"I'm fine. I hope I recover quickly so I can go back to work soon."
He's back, so Shu Hui couldn't stay any longer. He hadn't gone far when Luo Kang asked:
"Isn't Xiao Shu's dialect from Deyang?"
"She's from Rongtai Township. She supported her husband through four years of university, but he used her money to support another woman while he was studying. When he came back, he wanted a divorce and kicked her and their daughter out of the house. This Xiao Shu is quite capable; her roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop is incredibly successful, and her daughter is capable and sensible. That daughter of hers is amazing! She owns two clothing stores, where a single garment costs several hundred yuan, and she also owns a furniture store. Not only does she make money, but she's also planning to apply to Tsinghua University... If she gets in, Xiao Shu will finally be able to hold her head high! Why is the weather so fickle..."
Aunt Zeng suddenly stopped, glancing at her son's expression out of the corner of her eye. Luo Kangcheng was taking off his socks, his movements a little slow because he hadn't fully recovered.
Aunt Zeng sighed.
In the third month after Luo Kangcheng fell into a coma, his wife, Wang Meijuan, packed up all their belongings and took the children back to her parents' home.
Aunt Zeng didn't blame her. It was bad enough that Luo Kangcheng was in this state, and it wouldn't be good to ruin his life. But Wang Meijuan stole her money and jewelry, making it impossible for Aunt Zeng to pay for Luo Kangcheng's medical expenses. This was clearly an attempt to drag Luo Kangcheng to his death!
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