A few days before the college entrance examination, there was a heavy snowfall.
The mule carts from the village to the county town also stopped, and the only way to get into the city was to use a sled or walk.
The exam takes two days. If you run back and forth, not only will you suffer, but you will also waste time.
Han Zhenyu thought about it and went to Yuan Liyong after get off work.
His family had a spacious yard, and Han Zhenyu stayed at their house for two nights while preparing for the college entrance examination.
He originally planned to live in the factory, where Li Shaohua and his cousin could squeeze in. But the machinery factory was a bit far from the examination room, so it was more convenient for Yuan Liyong to stay.
When Yuan Liyong heard why he came, he opened his mouth in surprise and it took him a long time to react.
"You want to take the college entrance examination? That's something that only educated people do. Why would you, a primary school graduate, bother with that?"
The two have known each other for many years and they speak directly to each other because they know each other so well that there is no need to be tactful.
Yuan Liyong thought that Han Zhenyu had such a good job and was still a cadre in the machinery factory. The money they earned together would last a lifetime, so why bother to squeeze on the single-plank bridge with others?
The most important thing is that Han Zhenyu is almost 30 years old, why should he go to university? He should just live a good life.
Han Zhenyu kicked him and scolded him with a smile: "Who are you talking about as a primary school graduate? I have a high school diploma now."
"No, do you really want to take the exam?" Yuan Liyong didn't ask him where he got his diploma.
He knew the recruitment standards of the machinery factory and thought that Han Zhenyu had asked someone to get his diploma when he joined the factory.
Han Zhenyu smiled and raised his eyebrows, "How could this be false? I've already signed up."
"Fuck, are you serious? You actually want to take the college entrance examination." Yuan Liyong was so shocked that he muttered to himself.
Even Fang Xiangyun, who was cooking in the kitchen, couldn't help but come over and ask a few questions.
"Sister Xiangyun, it's my wife who wants to take the test, and I'm going to accompany her." Han Zhenyu was afraid that if he failed the exam, he would be laughed at by Yuan Liyong, so he didn't say anything.
Fang Xiangyun smiled and nodded, and encouraged him, "Zhenyu, you and Xieqiu are so smart, I think you two will definitely pass the exam."
Yuan Liyong burst out laughing, "Wife, do you think it's easy to get into university? Xie Qiu is a cultured person, it's not surprising that he got in. This guy is just there to make up the numbers."
Fang Xiangyun glared at him, wondering why this guy was so bad at talking? He hadn't even taken the exam yet, and he was already pouring cold water on him.
Well, although she also felt that it was risky for Han Zhenyu to take the college entrance examination, could she say this openly?
Yuan Liyong laughed even louder, not giving his brother any face at all.
Han Zhenyu looked at the couple making faces at each other and felt both amused and angry.
"That's enough for you two. When I really pass the exam, I will envy you to death."
Yuan Liyong laughed and patted his shoulder, "Brother, let me tell you something today. If you can get into college, I will give you a big gift."
Han Zhenyu pointed at him and said confidently, "Keep your word. Even if it's just for your gift, I must get into this university."
"A real man should stick to his words." Yuan Liyong clapped his hands with him.
The two of them laughed and joked for a while, and then Han Zhenyu prepared to go back.
Yuan Liyong sent him to the door before he put away his playful smile and started talking about serious matters.
"I'll ask my eldest sister to clean up the house tomorrow. You can eat at home during the two days of the exam. This place is close to the exam venue. When the time comes, call your two cousins and Hua Zhang over and let my eldest sister cook for you."
Jokes aside, since my brother wants to take the exam, Yuan Liyong will definitely support him with all his strength. Staying at home for two nights and eating for a few days is not a big deal.
"Thanks, brother. I won't forget you when I get into college." Han Zhenyu joked with him.
Yuan Liyong chuckled a few times and expressed doubts about his ability to get into university.
………
Han Zhenyu returned home and saw Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan were there too. They were discussing questions with his wife.
"Brother Zhenyu, are you off work?" Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan greeted him and then lowered their heads to look at the papers.
Han Zhenyu hung his cotton coat on the hanger and walked over to take a look. He had four wrong answers on a math test paper, and his wife was explaining it to the two of them.
During this period, Danniu often came to review. It was Su Xieqiu who called him, and sometimes he would give him a few papers to do.
Maybe it’s because of the decline in teaching quality in the past few years that Daniel’s results are not ideal.
Su Xieqiu helped him cram for a few days, but his grades were only above average.
Han Zhenyu didn't say anything and just sat there listening to his wife's lecture.
At this time, the twins had already brought the food to the table, and Tiantian was placing the chopsticks there.
Grandma Du shouted, "Children, eat first and then study."
"Okay, grandma." Several people quickly agreed.
During this period, Zhang Xiujuan and Roger basically studied here and ate here.
Su Xieqiu stretched and smiled at Han Zhenyu.
After Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan left, Han Zhenyu smiled and pinched her face, "I've asked for a week off, and I won't be going to work starting tomorrow."
"I told you to ask for leave a long time ago, but you didn't listen and insisted on running back and forth and suffering." Su Xieqiu got down from the kang, and they left the bedroom together.
While eating, Han Zhenyu said, "I asked my friend in the county to clean up two rooms. We won't be back when the exam comes. We will eat and sleep at his house."
"Okay, brother." Roger swallowed the food in his mouth and nodded with a smile.
He didn't say anything polite. In Luo Jie and Zhang Xiujuan's hearts, they already regarded Han Zhenyu and Su Xieqiu as a family, so there was no need to be so formal.
Moreover, they don't express gratitude for great favors. They feel that polite words are too hypocritical and it would be better to be more practical in the future.
………
After nearly two months of studying late into the night, the college entrance examination is about to arrive.
Han Zhenyu and his friends came to the city a day in advance, and Daniu was with them.
They are not in the same examination room.
Han Zhenyu, his two cousins, and Li Huazhang all had urban hukou, and they were assigned to the same examination room.
Su Xiaqiu, the educated youth from Sanhua Brigade, and Danniu were assigned to another examination room.
Looking at the huge group of candidates in front of him who were carrying their dreams, Su Xieqiu took a deep breath, held his head high and walked into the door of the examination room with everyone else.
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