Tian Guihua laughed heartily, "It's all the same. If you have too many vegetables at home, you can dry them and I'll exchange them with you next time you come over."
Old Dong's face changed, and he became somewhat displeased. "Isn't this a slap in my face? Do I need to exchange things with Brother Hua?"
Hua Guangzong chuckled and put his arm around his shoulder, saying, "Listen to my old brother, what's all this talk about exchanging? We'll just come and get it when the time comes."
Tian Guihua immediately understood what her husband meant. Since they were going to visit each other, they should bring more gifts next time. She readily agreed and said, "Look at my mouth, I misspoke. We'll come back to help you with your things next time."
They hadn't considered exchanging things with Old Man Dong because they knew there was a woman in his family who had just given birth, and by this time she should have already given birth and was in her postpartum period.
If they asked, Old Man Dong would definitely exchange the things with them, but that's not taking nutrition from the children, and they can't do that.
When Dong Kaishan finished his work, he prepared to take them home for a meal, but Hua Guangzong and the others refused.
"Come again next time. There are so many of us traveling together, we definitely need to go back together." Tian Guihua smiled and politely declined, "Next time, I will definitely come and bother you next time."
Seeing that they couldn't persuade them to stay, Old Dong and the others had no choice but to let them go and escorted them all the way to the village entrance, telling them that they must visit again next time.
"Why did Uncle Hua's family exchange so many things?" Dong Kaishan was a little surprised. The city people who came this time all seemed very generous.
Just then, Liu, the village accountant, came over and said, "You know those comrades."
Dong Kaishan, "It's kind of fate..."
"That's wonderful!" Accountant Liu exclaimed, slapping his thigh. "The exam papers that Comrade Tian just exchanged with us were a real lifesaver. I wonder if you could help us arrange for her to exchange similar items with us again?"
Dong Kaishan didn't understand how exchanging things had anything to do with the exam paper.
“Look at me, I didn’t even explain myself clearly,” Accountant Liu said with some annoyance. “Just now, Comrade Tian traded some test papers for some vegetables with us. My son said those test papers were very useful to him, not only because they listed out the question types, but also because they explained the answers very clearly.”
If you know her, could you please help us connect? If she has anything like that, our family is willing to trade meat for it.
The boy in the family spoke too late; otherwise, he would have stopped the person no matter what.
Old Man Tian then remembered, "I seem to recall Brother Hua mentioning that several of his children are going to university. What is university?"
He had previously dismissed it as mere gossip, a casual remark about children studying, without truly understanding its meaning.
"Oh dear, Uncle Dong," Accountant Liu was truly surprised that Old Man Dong, who hadn't left the house in so many years, didn't even know such common sense. "This is a huge deal. If all his children could get into this school, that would be incredible!"
They only managed to support one high school student out of several children in their family, and now the whole family's hopes are pinned on him. Meanwhile, look at other families, they have several children aiming for university. There's simply no comparison.
The fact that my son praised the test paper that someone else showed him shows that he's doing very well in his studies.
It seems the Dong family has struck it lucky this time. Getting to know such a family will surely bring them some benefits in the future.
However, none of these are the most important things. He grabbed Dong Kaishan and pulled him aside, saying that there were some things that Kaishan should explain clearly.
"Accountant Liu, you mean you want me to talk to them and get you more exam papers?" Dong Kaishan understood. The exam papers that Uncle Hua had just taken out seemed quite good, and Accountant Liu wanted more.
“But I don’t understand any of this. Look, I didn’t even graduate from elementary school,” Dong Kaishan said, somewhat embarrassed. He was the only one in his family who knew a few words, and he always felt that going to university was a long way off for them.
Now, Accountant Liu has actually asked him to exchange high school exam papers, and he doesn't even know how to say it.
“No, I can’t,” Dong Kaishan quickly shook his head and refused. “It recognizes many of the characters, but I don’t recognize them. What if you’re not satisfied with the replacement?”
This isn't about checking the freshness of rice or vegetables; it's impossible for an illiterate person to understand such sophisticated things.
When Accountant Liu heard him mention it, she remembered that it made sense. "How about I send my son with you?"
I really have to ask you for help. You know all our family's hopes are pinned on our youngest son. If he can do well on his exams, he'll have more options.
Don't worry, I remember all your kindness.
What else can Dong Kaishan do? If he wants to stay in the village, he really has to leave this time.
"That's fine, after all, you know I don't know many words." Dong Kaishan decided to be upfront about the unpleasant things first, "I don't know if the other party still has these things, or if they are willing to exchange them for us. You'll have to be understanding."
Accountant Liu was already very satisfied with the result. "Thank you in advance. Whether it works out or not, my Liu family will remember this kindness."
As he spoke, he turned to run home, but then suddenly turned back and said, "Wait here for me, and tell my son to come over right away."
"Why are you in such a hurry?" This person had just left, and you're already chasing after them?
"The sooner it's implemented, the sooner we can have peace of mind." After saying this, Accountant Liu disappeared in an instant.
Old Dong was a little worried. He understood that they were going to make things difficult for Brother Hua.
"If it really doesn't work out, then we won't make this trip. Brother Hua said he also has several children who need to take exams."
"Dad, it's alright. Uncle Hua should be able to understand our difficulties."
"At worst, I'll just deliver vegetables to the city a few times a year. I can't let Uncle Hua and the others suffer losses."
Old Dong sighed. He shouldn't have said anything earlier. But what's this college entrance exam all about? It seems he'll have to find out more about it in the village... It sounds impressive. Is it like the old-fashioned scholar?
Dong Kaishan decided to take the old man back first. The roads in the village were full of potholes, and the old man's eyesight wasn't very good, so it was better not to let him go back alone.
Once no one was around at the village entrance, Zhou Xiaolan, who had been hiding behind a big tree, finally came out.
She looked thoughtfully at the village entrance, wondering if high school exam papers were so sought after these days. Could she make a small fortune if she worked hard now?
And what I just heard them say, are there many members of the Hua family who have to take the exam?
Especially Hua Xiangyun, if she becomes a college student, wouldn't she be able to soar to great heights in the future?
Zhou Xiaolan couldn't sit still just thinking about this possibility.
If Hua Xiangyun can take the exam, why can't she?
It seems like today is the last day to register, right?
She gritted her teeth and ran towards the city. Now, she was running herself ragged trying to make a living, but she couldn't even touch the money back home. She might as well take a gamble.
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