Chapter 277
It’s my junior year now, which means more courses, and a new batch of freshmen has also arrived.
Zhao Wenna sighed, "I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye we are already juniors. In two years we will also be facing graduation."
"To be precise, we'll be facing internships in a year and a half. What are your plans then?" Ding Xiang looked at them and asked, "Continue with graduate studies or go straight to work?"
Zhao Wenna thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, I've already self-studied all the courses for my junior and senior years this sophomore year. I'm planning to apply to the department to see if I can go straight to graduate school."
Everyone was surprised because Zhao Wenna had never told them about this.
Zhao Wenna said a little embarrassedly, "I didn't know if I could succeed, so I didn't dare to tell you. I want to use four years to complete my graduate studies so that it won't affect my job in two years. I hope you can keep it a secret for now."
Qin Xiang and the others had nothing but admiration for him.
There is no one who is not smart enough to be admitted to Tsinghua University, but there is really no one who has the courage like Zhao Wenna.
Zhao Wenna has a great talent for design and studies very hard. Everyone can see it clearly, but they didn't expect her ideas to be so bold.
Guan Yuping paused, "I used to be a little unconvinced. Why am I not as good as Zhao Wenna when they are all the best in the world? Now I seem to understand."
"Who says it's not true? Some people are born to do this job, but they still work hard."
Zhao Wenna felt embarrassed by this and said, "I'm just trying it out, it may not work."
School has just started and I’m so busy.
It was not until the third day that Li Minghui announced the scholarship situation for the previous semester.
Qin Xiang won the first prize again this time, Zhao Wenna won the special prize, and among the others, only Ming Chuanxiu won the third prize.
Several people were feeling a little down, so Zhao Wenna said, "How about I treat everyone to a meal?"
Finally, after everyone discussed it, they decided to go to Zhao Wenna's house for a meal and cook their own food.
Qin Xiang said hurriedly, "I don't want to cook. It's so hot. Why don't you go to my place? I have air conditioning there."
"If we don't go to your place, we want to go to Wen Na's place. It's boring to go to your place."
Several others expressed their intention to go to Zhao Wenna's house.
So on the weekend, the six of them bought some food and went straight to Zhao Wenna's house.
The 30-plus square meter house was small, but it had everything. Zhao Wenna had only bought some simple furniture after renovating it. But with the six of them in it, it still seemed crowded.
Even so, this house made several other people envious.
Qin Xiang's house is bigger, but Qin Xiang is smart and makes money in business. He is a big boss, so it is normal that he doesn't have a big house to live in.
But when Zhao Wenna started her freshman year, she was as poor as them. Unexpectedly, there is such a big gap now. Everyone feels quite disappointed.
Zhao Wenna's kitchen was small, perfect for one person but a bit cramped for two. Guan Yuping and the others were chatting outside while Zhao Wenna and Qin Xiang were preparing ingredients in the kitchen.
Qin Xiang saw that Zhao Wenna seemed to be in a bad mood, so she asked, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
"No." Zhao Wenna sighed, "I feel like Guan Yuping seems to have a problem with me hiding the fact that I started studying ahead of time."
Qin Xiang couldn't help but frown. She thought Zhao Wenna didn't notice it, but she didn't expect that Zhao Wenna had already felt it.
Guan Yuping has always been a bit aloof. Although his words may not be pleasant sometimes, he is generally decent.
But this time, people overreacted to Zhao Wenna's statement that she wanted to apply for graduation early and apply directly for graduate school.
Ever since Zhao Wenna finished speaking that day, Guan Yuping seemed to have a gloomy face all day long and would not say anything when asked.
Zhao Wenna looked at Qin Xiang, "Qin Xiang, did I do something wrong?"
"No." Qin Xiang comforted him, "This is originally your own business. This kind of thing has happened before, but you kept it in mind and worked hard for it. What can others say? If they say too much, it will only show jealousy. You don't expect others to do what you can't do. She is from the capital and has more sources of information than us. How could she not know about this? She didn't do it, obviously she didn't have the awareness and didn't want to do it. You can't ask you not to do it just because she didn't do it. Just go your own way with peace of mind."
Zhao Wenna nodded.
Just as I was about to speak, Dingxiang came in and said, "Wenna, give me a fruit knife. Let's cut the watermelon."
Zhao Wenna quickly took out a fruit knife and gave it to her, "Be careful."
"Okay." Dingxiang took it and whispered, "Yuping doesn't seem very happy."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "She must be sad about not getting the scholarship. Let her eat more meat later."
Dingxiang didn't doubt it, nodded and went out.
Zhao Wenna looked helpless. Qin Xiang patted her shoulder and said, "Just be yourself. If she has a conflict with you because of this, there's nothing you can do."
She couldn't help but think of the time when Guan Yuping asked her about her relationship with He Chenghua. She was very unhappy at that time, but Guan Yuping never mentioned it again, so she didn't think about it anymore.
Zhao Wenna, the host, was in charge of the lunch. She cooked six dishes: three cold dishes and three hot dishes. She was sweating all over. Zhao Wenna took her clothes and said, "You guys sit down and eat first. I'll go take a shower. I'm still sticky and smell like food."
Meilin waved her hand, "Go quickly, we'll wait for you, there's no rush."
After Zhao Wenna went to take a shower, Guan Yuping glanced at Qin Xiang and said, "We were different with Qin Xiang before, and we are different with Zhao Wenna now."
After she finished speaking, Qin Xiang couldn't help but frown.
The other people also looked at each other.
Qin Xiang looked at Guan Yuping and asked, "Why are we different? Don't we both have two eyes, a nose, and a mouth?"
Guan Yuping avoided her gaze and said, "That's not what I meant..."
"So what do you mean?" Qin Xiang took advantage of Zhao Wenna's silence and continued, "Zhao Wenna didn't tell us about this in advance, but did she do anything wrong? This kind of thing has happened before. You're from the capital, how could you not know? Even if she told us, would you fight as hard as she did and fight for this possibility?"
Guan Yuping pursed her lips and said nothing.
Ding Xiang said quietly, "I don't know about you, but I don't think it's possible. I'm having a hard time learning the courses now. At most, I can only envy you."
Meilin also nodded, "Yes, she is not only talented but also hardworking. We should encourage her."
"So I'm the only one who's petty." Guan Yuping glanced at the two of them and said sarcastically, "Is it okay that I'm the only one who's petty?"
"That's right." Meilin couldn't hold back her words and stuck out her tongue.
Guan Yuping stood up and was about to leave, but Ming Chuanxiu hurriedly pulled her down. "What are you doing? We've finally gotten together for dinner, but you have to make everyone else restless? If you're thinking that, just finish two years of study in your junior year. Senior year courses are only six months long anyway, so you can apply to take the postgraduate entrance exam in the winter."
Guan Yuping was about to speak when Zhao Wenna came out. She smiled and said, "You guys should go take a shower later. It's so hot and a shower is so comfortable."
Meilin said with a grin, "Then I won't save water for you."
"You're welcome. Have it." Zhao Wenna smiled and sat down, then stood up and brought over a bag of soda. "Although it's not iced, it's still good. Let's have one."
Although Guan Yuping was a little depressed, she didn't say anything in the end. Others didn't want to indulge her bad habits, so she just ate and drank as usual.
After dinner, everyone decided to take the last bus back in the evening because the weather was too hot.
But Guan Yuping stood up and said, "You guys go have fun, I'm going home."
After saying that, he left.
Zhao Wenna sent her downstairs, thought for a moment and said, "Yuping, I'm sorry for not telling you about this in advance."
"That's your business." Guan Yuping said coldly and left.
Zhao Wenna stood there and sighed, not sure whether what she did was right or wrong.
But she quickly pulled herself together. She couldn't regret the decision she'd made. People were different. She just wanted to fight her way out through her own efforts.
Thinking of Qin Xiang, Zhao Wenna's heart felt warm. She was also influenced by Qin Xiang.
Qin Xiang was so busy, yet she never fell behind in her studies and now even owned a factory. Since she couldn't be as talented as Qin Xiang, she would maximize her design talent. To maximize her talent, she had to learn more.
Back in the house, Meilin asked, "Left?"
Zhao Wenna nodded and said, "Let's go."
After they left, Meilin didn't hide it anymore. "I think she's just jealous. What's there to be jealous about? Even if Wen Na had told us last year, we probably wouldn't have participated. People are different, why do we have to compare ourselves?"
Meilin agreed and said with a smile, "You can eat as much as you can, and it's pretty good now. Qin Xiang, I've decided to work after graduation."
"Me too," Ming Chuanxiu said. "Practice makes perfect. People like Zhao Wenna can learn more from their graduate studies, but I am more suited to improving myself through practice."
She hesitated for a moment, "Qin Xiang, what do you think of me?"
Qin Xiang was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Very good! Are there any students at Tsinghua University who are not excellent?"
Ming Chuanxiu laughed and said, "I have decided to apply for a government-sponsored study abroad program this year. If successful, I will come back and work in your factory after graduation."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Of course, I welcome it with both hands."
Every year the school offers opportunities for students to study abroad on government scholarships, with varying durations, ranging from one year to two years.
Last year, the students who went out were juniors and seniors, so they were not included. But this year, Li Minghui mentioned this matter as soon as the school started.
Qin Xiang definitely couldn't leave. It was unclear whether her factory would still be there when she returned in two years. However, this also served as a reminder for her: when she had time, she could study abroad and learn about the current international trends.
But it was a good opportunity for others. Not only did Guangming Chuanxiu want to apply, but Dingxiang and Meilin were also tempted.
The few of them had good spoken English because they had worked as tour guides for foreigners before, and English was a compulsory course in their curriculum. However, the farthest place they had been to was the capital, and they were quite flustered when they first arrived. They were really nervous about going abroad.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "You all passed the oral English test, so what are you afraid of? Go ahead bravely. I hope you all get selected and can become my employees when you return. Even if you don't make it, don't worry, we can make other plans. All roads lead to Rome. In other words, Tsinghua University students are the best."
Her few words made everyone passionate and excited.
After returning, they began to look for senior students who had participated in the screening before to learn from their experience, and then began to prepare.
Ming Chuanxiu also asked Guan Yuping for his opinion, but Guan Yuping was hesitant.
Later, Ming Chuanxiu asked about it and found out that the reason for her hesitation was Jie Zong. She couldn't let go of Jie Zong, so she was undecided whether to go or not.
There are a total of six places in the school this time. Once selected, they will go abroad for two years. When they come back after two years, Jie Zong may already have a partner.
After hearing the news, everyone was speechless.
Qin Xiang was more disappointed.
Seriously speaking, there were six people in their dormitory. Qin Xiang and Guan Yuping were the closest to them, and they had the most to talk about.
She thinks Guan Yuping is a very thoughtful person.
That’s the result?
Become a person who wants to give up the opportunity to study abroad because of a man?
Isn’t this the legendary love brain?
Although very disappointed, Qin Xiang and the people in the dormitory still persuaded Guan Yuping together.
Guan Yuping sighed and said, "Qin Xiang, do you think there is still a chance for Jie Zong and I?"
Qin Xiang didn't answer but asked, "Will you regret not participating in the selection?"
Guan Yuping remained silent. Did she regret it? Of course she did. In recent years, there have always been government-funded overseas study opportunities, but they are rare opportunities with stringent selection criteria. You can't just apply and get in.
Seeing that she didn't answer, Qin Xiang said directly, "Guan Yuping, I'm very disappointed."
Guan Yuping looked at her and asked, "Do you think I'm too sentimental?"
"Isn't it?" Qin Xiang asked her, "You've been pursuing him for almost two years without any results. Finally, the opportunity to study abroad is right in front of you, but you're still thinking about men and want to give up the opportunity. Don't you think it's stupid? For a goal that may never be achieved, you give up the opportunity that is right in front of you. You really disappoint me."
After saying that, she turned and walked away. After a few steps, she turned back and said, "You're jealous of Guan Yuping for having the courage to apply for graduate school, but I think you can't compare to her in this regard. Even if she told you about her plans during your freshman year, you still wouldn't be able to catch up with her because she has clearer goals and is more driven than you. You've been living in your old age for so long that all you remember is dating."
This time Qin Xiang ignored Guan Yuping.
Others were also busy submitting various application materials and making active preparations.
In order to help them practice speaking and understand the situation abroad, Qin Xiang also consulted Assistant Liu. Assistant Liu had accompanied Meng Huaiqing abroad many times and was very familiar with the situation abroad.
Assistant Liu also asked, "Do you need my help collecting information about the school?"
Meilin asked in surprise, "Is it possible?"
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "If it's not too much trouble, it would be great if you could help collect it."
"It's not a problem," Assistant Liu said. "We have a client to maintain, so we have employees assisting. I'll call them today to explain the situation and ask them to help collect it as soon as possible. Since you're studying design, I'll ask them to collect the design-related information."
Meilin nodded hurriedly, "Okay, thank you."
Coming out of Meng Huaiqing's office, Meilin hugged Qin Xiang exaggeratedly, "Qin Xiang, thank you so much. Our dormitory is getting better and better with you."
Ming Chuanxiu beside him smiled and said, "The most accurate choice I made was probably agreeing to Fu Yunmei's request and changing the dormitory."
Speaking of Fu Yunmei, they also became curious, "It seems that Fu Yunmei was sentenced at the beginning. What happened to her in the end?"
“I don’t know.”
They didn't know what happened to Fu Yunmei after she left school.
It's really sad to say that he didn't want to be a good college student and had to do some bad things. He deserved the punishment he received.
Everyone skipped over the topic and didn't say anything more, then turned to talk about Guan Yuping again.
Ding Xiang hesitated, "Should we try to persuade her again? Even if she signs up, she might not be selected, but if she tries, won't she regret it later?"
"Why persuade her? She knows about this," Meilin disagreed. "She didn't make any move when we got here. It looks to me like she doesn't want to sign up."
Qin Xiang sighed, "Everyone has their own ideas. We've already said what we need to say. If we say more, it will only annoy people."
In fact, none of them understood. They are already in school, and falling in love shouldn’t affect their studies.
Ding Xiang and Huang Lin have been in love for quite some time. This time, they both plan to apply for government-funded study abroad, and if they apply for schools, they will try to apply to the same city. If that is not possible, no one will hinder the other's future development.
Qin Xiang comforted him, "Don't think too much. Isn't there a TOEFL exam coming up soon? Don't you have to prepare for it? I've already called Meng Huaiqing. He'll try to find someone to get you some materials. You still have to take the exam there."
It is not easy to study abroad on a government scholarship. You must first go through the school's internal selection and only if you pass will you have the opportunity to take the TOEFL test, which is a stepping stone. After that, you must go to a foreign consulate to apply for a visa. Both are essential.
Since the early 1980s, government-sponsored study abroad has been very popular, and many people are applying to study abroad.
This year, Tsinghua University decided to allow its juniors to go abroad, but the selection was not based on just one major, but rather on a school-wide selection. Twenty people were selected through screening to take the TOEFL exam. If the number of people who passed the exam exceeded six, then the students with the best scores and various assessments would be selected. If there were less than six people, then as many as passed would be selected.
The school would like to send more students, but funding is limited, and sending students abroad carries risks. Some students simply leave and never return, contradicting the original intention of their country.
Qin Xiang didn't intend to get involved in this matter, but the others got busy.
Some people go to the square on weekends to act as tour guides for foreigners to practice speaking, while others directly ask friends to hire teachers. Anyway, at this point, everyone relies on their own abilities and each shows their own unique skills.
Qin Xiang, on the other hand, was mainly busy with her coursework. She had already told Professor Sun and the others that she would be taking leave to go to Hong Kong in October, so she had to catch up on her studies and do some homework in advance. Fortunately, the other students were busy preparing to apply to study abroad, so although Professor Sun and the others had to explain the situation abroad to the students, they had more time.
So on weekends, Qin Xiang would bring food and drinks to attend classes at the Tan family and the Sun family.
Professor Sun's wife was curious, "Why don't you apply? I see they're all very motivated. Qin Xiang is so hardworking, she's sure to pass, right?"
"She?" Professor Sun sneered. "Would she be willing to give up her factory? She'd be so worried sick if she were to be away for a few years abroad."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "There's no rush to go abroad."
Professor Sun nodded again. "Yes, yes, yes. Qin Xiang is rich. She doesn't need to apply for government funding to study abroad. She doesn't need the money."
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Professor Sun, I'm not going out now because I feel my aesthetic taste and vision are sufficient at this stage. The basic and theoretical knowledge you and Professor Tan have taught me at school is enough. I will definitely go out to study when I need to, but not now."
Professor Sun rolled his eyes. "Okay, okay, you're right. Study hard. We don't have much time left."
School has only been open for more than half a month, and I'm busy all day.
When her third brother gets married during the National Day, she will fly directly from the provincial capital to Pengcheng, cross the border from Pengcheng and go to the port city to meet Meng Huaiqing.
Thinking about what happened a month later, Qin Xiang would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous.
She is just a small part of this world. She cannot change the course of history, but she can control her own development and make herself soar in this era.
A week before National Day, all the major universities in the capital started their selection process. Tsinghua University had a large number of places. After two days of oral and written tests, the school selected 20 students who would go to Hong Kong to take the TOEFL test after National Day.
In Qin Xiang's dormitory, Ding Xiang and Ming Chuanxiu were selected, Meilin was not, and Guan Yuping didn't even register.
However, on the day the results came out, Guan Yuping came back with a pale face.
At the same time, Qin Xiang also learned the truth from Ding Xiang.
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