After returning from the city, Xiaojing went back to the No. 1 Middle School to continue her studies.
In the days leading up to the preliminary exam results, many students couldn't concentrate in class, and some even made excuses to take their books home to study.
A few days later, the results of the preliminary exam came out. More than 40 out of the 50 students in the No. 1 High School's college entrance exam preparation class passed.
Xiaojing also passed.
Because no school accepted the students from Xiaochengzhuang, they all studied at home. The pass rate for the preliminary exam was generally low; out of more than ten students, only two passed.
As for those educated youth, Wang Qiuju said a few words to Xiaojing when she came to the city to deliver things to her.
Xiao Jing heard it, but she didn't recognize any of the names.
Liu Qing failed, and so did Zheng Ming.
Those who passed the exam were probably assigned there later.
After passing the preliminary exam, you will need to fill out your application, deciding whether to apply to a university or a vocational school.
The schools and majors that offer admissions information have detailed materials available for review.
Xiao Jing didn't look at the list; she directly applied to Beijing's textile university and textile engineering college as her first and second choices.
Those were the schools her sister-in-law had carefully planned for her based on her abilities; there were no schools more suitable for her than those two.
After submitting their college applications, the time for the final unified exam is getting closer and closer, and the atmosphere of tension at school is even stronger.
In this environment, Xiaojing felt a greater sense of urgency.
Although her efforts over the past few years have given her some confidence in her current level, she is still very uncertain as it is her first time taking the college entrance examination.
To alleviate her anxiety, Xiaojing buried herself in her studies every day. During the day, she followed the teacher's review pace at school, and when she returned home at night, she reviewed the knowledge points again at her own pace, did practice questions, and corrected her mistakes.
Third Aunt also did her best to provide logistical support for Xiaojing at home.
She is not afraid of trouble, not afraid of being tired, and not afraid of spending money.
Every day, she gets up early to boil several kettles of water; she tries different ways to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner more nutritious for Xiaojing; she calculates the time when Xiaojing finishes her evening self-study get out of class and lights the stove early to make the house warm, ensuring that Xiaojing is comfortable when she returns home.
Xiao Jing only needed to focus on her studies and didn't have to worry about anything else, so time flew by.
At the end of December, two heavy snowfalls occurred in northern Henan, and the biting cold seeped into our clothes.
On the afternoon before the provincial unified exam, Principal Qiao personally distributed the admission tickets to the students taking the exam. He repeatedly reminded them to get some rest that night and to bring their admission tickets, ID cards, and other necessary exam supplies to the school gate on time the next morning before letting them go home.
On the last night before the exam, Xiaojing did not choose to stay up late to study. Instead, she went to bed early after dinner.
During this period of review, she was under a lot of pressure and needed to take a night to adjust her mindset. Also, going to bed early and getting enough sleep helps her wake up refreshed the next morning. Staying alert is also beneficial for the exam.
Xiao Jing slept soundly through the night.
When I woke up the next day, I heard some noise outside the door. I wanted to ask my mother what was going on, but when she came out dressed, I didn't see her.
Xiao Jing's mind was entirely focused on the upcoming exams, and she wasn't very curious about what was happening outside. So she fetched some water, added hot water, and washed her face.
By the time she finished washing her face, her third aunt had already returned from outside.
Xiao Jing casually asked her, "Mom, where did you go just now?"
As my aunt carried breakfast out of the pot, she said, "I went for a walk."
Xiao Jing nodded: "It was quite noisy outside just now, what happened?"
"It's nothing, the neighbor caught a petty thief." Auntie urged her, "Hurry up and eat, Mom will take you to school after you eat."
Xiao Jing hummed in response, not taking it to heart.
Meanwhile, in Heshan, the capital city.
The yellow talisman hanging under the eaves suddenly caught fire without any wind, and sparks drifted down and landed on the wings of the Vermilion Bird.
"Aww—"
The Vermilion Bird was jolted awake by the scalding heat in its sleep, and it jumped up and down, flapping its wings as it flew away.
"It's so hot! It's burning the mythical beast!"
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