October 21, 1977.
This day, which changed the fate of a generation, is destined to go down in history.
Su Xieqiu was showing the freshly developed photos to Grandma Du and Grandpa Du.
Suddenly she heard the news on the radio that the college entrance examination had been resumed, and she was stunned for a moment.
Although I knew this day would come, I still couldn't help but burst into tears when I heard the announcer's exciting voice.
Tiantian was feeding Pengpeng canned hawthorns when she saw her mother crying. She immediately stood up and asked nervously, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"
Grandma Du and Grandpa Du also looked at her with concern.
Su Xieqiu reacted and quickly smiled and shook his head, "Grandma, Grandpa, I'm so happy that the college entrance examination has finally been resumed."
She patted Tiantian's head again and said, "My daughter, mom is fine. I'm happy."
After Su Xieqiu finished speaking, he hurried to Roger.
She wanted to share the good news with them.
After Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan came back from Hai City, they never went to work. The couple studied late into the night every day.
Their Grandma Du and Grandpa Du help take care of Pengpeng. They basically don't have to take care of him during the day. Grandma Du only brings him to bed at night.
"Xiaojie, Xiujuan, the radio just announced that the college entrance examination has been resumed!!" Su Xieqiu shouted happily while knocking on the door.
Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan looked at each other and hurried out of the house.
"Sister, is it true? Are you sure?" Roger asked in a trembling voice.
Su Xieqiu nodded heavily, his eyes sparkling with excitement, "Really, the date has been set, it's in two months!"
Zhang Xiujuan covered her mouth, tears streaming down her cheeks. She cried with joy: "The college entrance examination is really coming, and we can go back to the city..."
Her voice was full of emotion and relief. After years of waiting, this moment had finally arrived.
"Yes, let's go back with dignity and pursue our dreams and future." Su Xieqiu said with tears in his eyes.
Grandma Du and Grandpa Du came out with their two children and saw the three people crying and laughing at the door of Roger's house.
The two elders have known for a long time that they would have to take the exam, and now that the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination has been confirmed, they are very happy for them.
The news spread quickly, and the Youth Academy was in an uproar. Everyone rushed to the city to buy books and study materials.
Han Zhenyu was also smiling when he came back from get off work.
He got the news at the factory and had enough confidence in the college entrance examination.
At dinner time, Grandpa Du said happily, "Zhenyu, Zhenyu's wife, you don't have to worry about anything from now on, just study hard. I'll take care of the children and pick up Haohao and Xuanxuan from school. Your grandma will do the laundry, cook, and clean the house."
"Grandpa, it's okay. I've almost finished my review. I'll do the cooking."
Su Xieqiu picked up a piece of meat for each of the two elders, and said with a smile: "We can't study all day long. We need to move around and rest our brains."
"If you are tired of studying, just walk around. You don't have to do the chores at home." Grandma and Grandpa Du were afraid that they would be distracted, so they refused to let them do any work.
Su Xieqiu smiled and shook his head, and did not argue with them anymore. Now that the weather is getting colder, there is not much work to do in the private plot. It is not tiring to look after the children and cook, so let them do it if they want.
Su Xieqiu thought about it and said to Han Zhenyu, "Why don't you quit your job early? The weather is getting colder and colder. It's very tiring to go out early and come back late every day."
"No, the factory still has some follow-up work to hand over. I have to go on a business trip to Beijing in a few days. This time I will discuss cooperation matters with the leaders there. Deputy Director Bai will also go with me, so I can't refuse.
Han Zhenyu knew that his wife cared about him and didn't want him to suffer by running back and forth.
But he had worked in the machinery factory for more than eight years and had deep feelings for the place.
Han Zhenyu wanted to finish his last shift and then resign after being admitted to university.
Su Xieqiu understood him. After all, they had both finished reviewing almost the same amount, so he just needed to treat it with a normal attitude.
She smiled and nodded, then said to her family, "Grandma, Grandpa, don't tell anyone that Zhenyu and I are going to take the college entrance examination. If we fail, we will be laughed at."
"Okay, we won't tell." Grandma Du and Grandpa Du said with a smile.
The two elders are very smart, and their grandson and grandson's wife are not young anymore.
My grandson is attending a primary school. If the gossips in the village knew that my grandson was going to take the college entrance examination, they would definitely gossip about him behind his back.
It is possible that they are waiting to see their family become a joke, so they will not give those people a chance.
Su Xieqiu was not worried about gossip, and she and Han Zhenyu didn't care what others said.
The reason why I don't want to reveal it to others is that I don't want to cause trouble. I am mainly afraid that someone will come to my house to borrow review materials and exchange learning experiences.
By then, not only will I not be able to learn well, but my family will probably have no peace of mind.
Now she just wants to study quietly and doesn't want to care about anything unimportant.
There are four candidates from their family this time: Su Xieqiu, Han Zhenyu, Yan Xiaohua from my aunt's family, and Du Yuejuan from my uncle's family.
My uncle’s son Zhongjun is in his second year of high school this year and will be able to take the college entrance examination next year.
Before going to bed, Su Xieqiu asked Han Zhenyu, "Why don't Huazhang give it a try? Didn't you say he already got his junior high school diploma? So he should be good at studying."
Han Zhenyu said: "I asked him today, he was a little hesitant and said he had no confidence. I will try to persuade him tomorrow."
"With such a good opportunity, how can we not give it a try? What if he passes?" Su Xieqiu lay in his arms and whispered, "Hua Zhang has made contributions in the army before, which is his advantage. I think he can try to apply for the military academy. If he passes, his future will have unlimited possibilities. Even if he fails, it won't have any impact, he can just continue to work in the factory."
Han Zhenyu felt that what his wife said made sense. The reason why Li Huazhang retired from the army was because of his low level of education.
If he had a junior high school education, his leaders would probably keep him in the army to do civilian work or send him to a military school for further studies.
"Wife, I will tell Huazhang these words tomorrow and let him make his own decision." Han Zhenyu said.
Neither the couple could sleep tonight.
No, it’s not just the two of them. I’m afraid everyone who is going to take the college entrance examination will have a sleepless night tonight.
"By the way, what about Li Shaohua? Does he have any intention to take the college entrance examination?"
When Han Zhenyu heard his wife asking about his good brother, he curled his lips and smiled, "Although he is a junior high school student, he has graduated for more than ten years and has never even touched a book in all these years. Last time we went on a business trip together, I asked him to write an invoice, and he made two mistakes in less than twenty words. It's better not to persuade him to take the exam, so as not to waste the fifty-cent registration fee."
Han Zhenyu had advised him to study more when he had nothing to do, but Li Shaohua was not interested in these things and said that he got a headache when he saw the books.
There was no way, Han Zhenyu could only respect the fate of others.
Su Xieqiu laughed. The two of them imagined the future for a while and fell asleep in the early morning.
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