Because there were female comrades present, Ran Qiu deliberately added a little sugar when cooking the glutinous rice balls, making them taste sweet.
The osmanthus glutinous rice balls have thin skin and large fillings. Song Zhi took a light bite, and the osmanthus petals inside flowed out, bringing with them a fresh and natural floral fragrance.
Song Zhi narrowed his eyes contentedly, like a satisfied kitten.
“Mmm, it’s delicious.”
This kind of sweetness is not the kind that makes your teeth fall out. It is soft and sticky but not greasy.
At this time, Rong Zhengqing suddenly asked everyone, "Have you ever thought about which university you want to apply to?"
Nie Jinmei, holding a glutinous rice dumpling in her mouth, replied vaguely, "With my score, I'd be really lucky to get in."
With the resumption of the college entrance examination, the competition will definitely be extremely fierce.
Only people like Song Zhi and Ran Qiu have the right to choose.
"Song Zhi, which school are you planning to apply to?"
"Peking University or National Tsinghua University." Song Zhi had already made up his mind.
If she were to live her life over again, she would definitely aim for the highest institution of learning, and the majors of these two schools are among the best.
Nie Jinmei and Rong Zhengqing looked at each other. As expected of a top student, the highest institution of learning was like cabbage in the field in her mouth.
Song Zhi knew they were surprised, but he didn't take the initiative to explain.
After all, she hasn't passed the exam yet, so it's not good to be too confident.
Song Zhi couldn't eat anymore after eating four. Nie Jinmei was not full and didn't mind that it was her leftovers. She finished it in just a few bites.
"These dumplings are so delicious. I wish I could eat them every day."
Nie Jinmei smacked her lips, savoring the taste.
Rong Zhengqing rolled his eyes at her and said, "This is made of sugar and glutinous rice flour, both are precious things. Who can withstand what you do?"
She was right. No family is rich nowadays, so it’s a good thing to be able to eat stuffed dumplings once a year.
Nie Jinmei pouted and muttered, "If I can't eat it, can't I just think about it..."
Song Zhi chuckled and said, "What's the big deal? The college entrance examination has been resumed, and the future will definitely get better and better."
She remembered that in December 1978, the country would launch the policy of reform and opening up. By then, the economy would take off, and everything that had been previously unimaginable would become a reality.
Nie Jinmei narrowed her eyes, as if she was imagining her wonderful future life.
"Once I get into university, I can go back to the city and find a job in a state-owned factory. The pay is so good, I get a monthly allowance, and I can even live in an apartment. It's so beautiful just thinking about it."
Rong Zhengqing nodded in agreement.
"I think so too. As long as I have a college degree, I'll be quite popular in the factory."
Hearing them talk about their future plans, Song Zhi was surprised but felt it was reasonable.
Rong Zhengqing and Nie Jinmei both struggled for ten years in the chaotic times.
They are not like themselves who can live their lives again and know the direction of future social development.
In the early 1990s, some employees of state-owned factories were laid off. At that time, it was not called layoffs, but rather unpaid leave.
But in 1993, a large-scale wave of layoffs occurred.
Nie Jinmei and Rong Zhengqing's plan is the best way out they can think of at the moment, but it's a pity that it won't last long.
Song Zhi planned to guide them to choose a new path after they were admitted to university...
"Ran Qiu, what about you?"
Song Zhi suddenly looked at Ran Qiu.
In his previous life, Ran Qiu embarked on a path of no return for unknown reasons. Song Zhi was very curious about what choices he would make in this life.
Ran Qiu was not prepared for Song Zhi to ask him and was obviously stunned.
For the first time, a look of confusion appeared on that usually cold face, making him seem less intimidating.
Song Zhi asked patiently again, "Let me ask you what you want to do in the future?"
Ran Qiu pursed his lips and lowered his eyelids to hide the gloom in his eyes.
He unconsciously used a spoon to stir the unfinished glutinous rice balls, smiled faintly and said, "I haven't made up my mind yet, let's take it one step at a time."
Although he was alone, he couldn't just leave without any worries like Song Zhi and the others.
If he wants to go to college, he will definitely go out of town. What will happen to Dabao and the others then?
He raised three children from childhood, but because they were poor, the villagers looked down on them.
Ran Qiu has no one to trust.
Song Zhi stared at him, his eyes flashing.
Doesn’t Ran Qiu want to go to college and change his life?
She still didn't understand why Ran Qiu had taken that path in his previous life, so she was very worried that he would go astray again.
Song Zhi pondered for a moment, looked at him seriously and said, "Why don't you apply for the same major as me in the future?"
Only by keeping him under our noses can we ensure that nothing goes wrong with Ran Qiu.
This will be one of the most powerful supports for her to enter the business world in the future.
Ran Qiu looked up and met her clear and bright eyes. The sincerity in them was not fake. He didn't know how to answer for a moment.
He thought his life would continue to be as bad as before, but he didn't expect to meet Song Zhi.
Someone who doesn't look like he belongs to the Eastern Brigade.
His life also rekindled hope because of her appearance.
If possible, he wanted to be closer to Song Zhi, closer and closer.
Taking the college entrance examination is a good way.
But Dabao and the others...
Ran Qiu hesitated for a moment and then made a decision. At worst, he could just keep Dabao and the others with him. It didn't matter if it was a little hardship.
Thinking of this, he nodded very lightly and said, "Okay."
Song Zhi smiled suddenly. Ran Qiu did not refuse her. It seemed that she had made a good start.
Seeing this scene, Nie Jinmei couldn't help but sigh.
This means that Ran Qiu will also go to Peking University or Tsinghua University.
Academic masters are different. It is not difficult for them to agree to something.
Rong Zhengqing asked curiously, "Song Zhi, what major are you planning to study?"
“I want to study economics.”
Song Zhi's words were passionate and his tone was firm.
"Did I hear correctly? Economics?" Nie Jinmei's sleepiness disappeared all of a sudden, and she stared in shock.
In today's society, is it useful for her to study economics?
I can't go out to do business, and I wasted several years of college time.
Rong Zhengqing was shocked and tried to persuade him earnestly, "Song Zhi, why don't you reconsider? Your major is one of the least popular ones."
In fact, it is completely useless...
Song Zhi smiled faintly. Even if she explained it to them now, they would probably think she was just making empty promises and dreaming.
I'm afraid only then will they believe it.
Song Zhi said vaguely: "I like this major."
Song Zhi seems easy to talk to, but he always keeps his word.
When Nie Jinmei and Rong Zhengqing heard her say this, they knew that she had made up her mind and would not change it easily.
"Ran Qiu, please help persuade Song Zhi." Nie Jinmei kept winking at Ran Qiu.
Just now, Ran Qiu promised Song Zhi that he would apply for the same major as her.
If they really studied economics, their future would be over.
I thought Ran Qiu would be more rational and sober, but when he heard Nie Jinmei's words, he just smiled and shook his head.
"I always listen to Song Zhi."
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