As if responding to Cheng Yaoyao's words, a clear and melodious announcement came from the radio: "As of today, the national college entrance examination has officially ended!"
The college entrance examination is over.
When the invigilator collected the papers and left, the candidates were mixed with joy and sorrow, and the examination room was in an uproar.
Cheng Yaoyao didn't even want her admission ticket and pen, she stood up and rushed to Xie Zhao. Xie Zhao had already been looking at her with a smile, and before she opened her mouth, she fell into his arms.
"Finally the exam is over!" Cheng Yaoyao hugged Xie Zhao's shoulders tightly.
Xie Zhao was stunned for a moment, then he hugged her tightly without hesitation.
The students who had not left the classroom could not help but look sideways when they saw the beautiful young couple hugging each other. There were no girls this bold these days.
Cheng Yaoyao was so carried away that she only remembered that this was the 1970s when everyone was watching her. She whimpered and hid her face in Xie Zhaohuai's arms, not coming out.
Xie Zhao raised his hand and hugged Cheng Yaoyao, looking back with a smile: "My wife."
Everyone smiled knowingly and said enviously, "Your wife is so pretty! You two are so lucky to take the college entrance examination together!"
Xie Zhao said nothing, but the pride and smile in his eyes were undisguised.
Suddenly, he felt a pain in his waist, and the smile in his eyes deepened. After everyone left, he gently rubbed Cheng Yaoyao's hair and said, "They are all gone."
"Who is your wife? You are quite good at taking advantage of others." Cheng Yaoyao then raised his head and immediately regained his composure.
"You." Xie Zhao looked down at her: "The college entrance examination is over. Where is my reward?"
Cheng Yaoyao lay in his arms in a playful manner: "We'll talk about it later."
Xie Zhao's embrace was warm, and his heart was beating in his broad chest. However, his voice was filled with a hint of doting and helplessness: "Sister, look back."
Cheng Yaoyao turned around and saw Zhang Xiaofeng and Han Yin at the door, looking up at the sky and down at the ground: "Ahem...we've been waiting for you for a long time..."
Cheng Yaoyao's cheeks flushed red, and he angrily slapped Xie Zhao: "Why didn't you remind me!"
Han Yin said unhappily, "You two should get married as soon as possible!"
"Yes, very quickly." Xie Zhao interjected.
Cheng Yaoyao glared at Xie Zhao, who shut up and went to collect Cheng Yaoyao's pen and admission ticket. Cheng Yaoyao then walked ahead with Han Yin and Zhang Xiaofeng.
Han Yin kept saying that she got a question wrong and that her composition was not well written, but judging from her expression, she must have done well. Zhang Xiaofeng, needless to say, could not hide his joy.
Cheng Yaoyao felt relieved.
When they left the school, many students and their parents were gathered at the school gate, discussing the test questions loudly and calculating their scores with pens and papers. When the educated youth from Tianshui Village saw them, they surrounded them.
"The teacher has taught us about that big question!"
“They are all questions from the math, physics and chemistry series!”
"Thanks to your reference book!"
All the educated youth in Tianshui Village had happy expressions on their faces, and they could not express how grateful they were to Xie Zhao at that moment.
The educated youth from the neighboring Taoan Village and Bashang Village also came over. They also often came to Tianshui Village to attend classes. Among them was an old acquaintance who had fought with Xie Zhao.
Someone suggested: "Let's go to a restaurant to celebrate the end of the college entrance examination!"
"Yes! Let's go, let's go to the restaurant! I must toast Xie Zhao today, and we won't leave until we are drunk!" The educated youth were in high spirits.
Xie Zhao looked at Cheng Yaoyao inquiringly. Everyone followed his gaze and someone laughed, "They haven't even gotten married yet, and they're already so strict!"
Cheng Yaoyao chuckled and waved his hand: "Go if you're happy."
"Okay! Sister-in-law has spoken, let's go!" The educated youths made a good-natured noise and went to the restaurant in great hassle.
After a month of intense study, the tense nerves of the educated youth relaxed and they seemed to be particularly relaxed. They ordered a table of dishes and a few bottles of wine.
Everyone raised their glasses. The first cup was to toast the great leader for his wise policies and the restoration of the college entrance examination. The second cup was to thank Xie Zhao for his generous help.
The glasses collided together, and the splashing wine liquid was like pearls, exuding an alluring aroma.
Xie Zhao raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. His Adam's apple moved in a masculine and sexy way, and his eyes showed a happy and joyful expression.
The others also drank up their glasses. Cheng Yaoyao also took a sip of the wine, and tears started to flow.
A handful of sugar-mixed tomatoes was placed in the small bowl in front of her. Cheng Yaoyao quickly stuffed it into her mouth. The sweet and sour juice diluted the spicy taste of the wine, and it took her a long time to recover.
This wine is too strong! Tianshui Village is located in the south. It is damp and cold in winter. The educated youth often drink to ward off the cold. All of them can drink, except Cheng Yaoyao.
Compared to this sweet potato cake, the wine she drank before was just sweet water.
She blinked away her tears and turned around to see Xie Zhao talking to someone else. He was drinking so much that his forehead was slightly sweaty. He took off his coat and leaned back in his chair, showing a casualness and ruffian spirit that was rarely seen before.
Zhao Dahai, an educated youth who was learning to drive with Xie Zhao, held Xie Zhao's hand and talked endlessly.
Cheng Yaoyao tugged at Xie Zhao's clothes in grievance. Xie Zhao looked over with narrow eyes and handed over the cup in his hand. Cheng Yaoyao understood and hurriedly poured the wine into his cup.
Xie Zhao raised his head and drank again. The peach-scented wine went down his throat, igniting a boiling flame. His beautifully shaped lips were stained with the wine, showing a healthy rosy color, and his eyes became brighter and brighter as he drank.
Zhao Dahai was oblivious to their affair and kept on talking to Xie Zhao: "Brother Xie, this is inside information. If it weren't for you, I would never tell you. Please think carefully about what I say..."
The others pulled Zhao Dahai away: "It's my turn to toast Xie Zhao! Come on, let's have a drink!"
After a few drinks, some people laughed, some cried, and finally all the educated youth couldn't help crying.
The other guests in the restaurant looked at them sideways, but the group of educated youth were completely oblivious.
Han Yin hugged Zhang Xiaofeng, crying and murmuring, "I miss home... It's so hard..."
It was too hard. This sentence fully expressed the bitterness of the educated youth.
Cheng Yaoyao's eyes were red for a moment, and she looked at Xie Zhao with attachment. Xie Zhao was also looking at her, and the two of them found each other's hands hanging under the table and held them tightly.
Xie Zhao picked up the wine glass in one hand and said loudly: "Everything is in the past. From now on, you will have a long way to go and a bright future."
"Well said! From now on, you will have a long and bright future!" Everyone cheered up again and clinked their glasses together...
The tractor was shaking all the way back to the village, but it did not affect the high spirits of the educated youth. Everyone sang loudly, spreading songs and heroic spirit all the way.
It was not until late at night that Xie Zhao and Cheng Yaoyao returned home. When Xie Zhao opened the door, there was a slight noise, and Grandma Xie immediately came out in her clothes. Tun Tun also rushed to their feet with a few kittens.
Xun Xun was staggered by Xie Zhao's alcohol smell, and looked up at Xie Zhao in doubt, not understanding why Xie Zhao's smell had changed so much. Jian Jian even breathed on Xie Zhao.
Grandma Xie looked at the two of them and was also surprised: "Yaoyao, Zhao'er, why did you come back so late? Wow, you reek of alcohol!"
Cheng Yaoyao complained: "Xie Zhao insisted on drinking, and I couldn't stop him!"
She didn't mention the fact that Xie Zhao helped her to drink.
Grandma Xie slapped Xie Zhao in annoyance and said, "Don't drink so much, kid. You'll have a headache tomorrow!"
Xie Zhao looked normal, his eyes sparkling, showing a bit of youthfulness: "I'm not drunk."
"Yes, yes, you're not drunk." Grandma Xie turned around and whispered to Cheng Yaoyao, "Help him back to the house. I'll make him some sobering tea."
Xie Zhao's ears were very sharp, and he solemnly stated: "I am not drunk."
Cheng Yaoyao and Grandma Xie held back their laughter and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, you are not drunk."
Xie Zhao's eyes slowly moved from their faces to Cheng Yaoyao's, and he said in a daze, "Sister."
Cheng Yaoyao said: "Yeah."
Xie Zhao called again: "Sister."
Cheng Yaoyao chuckled and scratched his cheeks lightly with his fingers. Xie Zhao is so stupid.
Grandma Xie said to her angrily, "What are you laughing at? He listens to you now. Go and coax him back to his room to lie down. I'll make some soup."
Cheng Yaoyao held back his laughter, supported Xie Zhao, and said, "Let's go back to the house."
Xie Zhao followed her obediently, with steady steps. Cheng Yaoyao sniffed and complained quietly: "It smells like alcohol, it stinks."
Xie Zhao stopped and refused to move.
Cheng Yaoyao said helplessly: "What's the matter?"
Xie Zhao raised his arm and smelled his own scent, frowning and showing a hint of grievance: "I want to take a shower."
Cheng Yaoyao resisted the urge to hit him, stood on tiptoe to rub his head, and said in a coaxing tone: "Good boy, how are you going to wash like this?"
Xie Zhao was much more difficult to deal with than Hun Hun, and said stubbornly: "Take a bath."
Cheng Yaoyao went to the kitchen and fetched a large basin of hot water, and placed it on the sink: "I've got some hot water for you. Come here, I'll wipe your face."
Xie Zhao stared at the basin of water with an obvious expression of disdain and said, "Bathtub."
"..." Cheng Yaoyao slowly narrowed his eyes, and his tone was particularly gentle: "Do you like my bathtub very much? Have you always wanted to take a bath in it?"
Xie Zhao nodded vigorously and emphasized slowly: "I like it, with my sister."
Cheng Yaoyao rushed over and covered his mouth, looking around in fear. Fortunately, Grandma Xie was busy in the kitchen and did not hear what he said.
Cheng Yaoyao was so embarrassed that he said angrily, "What do you mean by washing together? Keep talking nonsense!"
Xie Zhao raised his hand and held Cheng Yaoyao's slender and smooth wrist. Cheng Yaoyao's palm was fragrant and soft, he liked it very much, and couldn't help rubbing it gently.
Cheng Yaoyao shuddered as if he had received an electric shock, and covered his mouth even more tightly, wanting to suffocate him in anger.
Cheng Yaoyao covered Xie Zhao's mouth, leaving only his narrow eyes and high nose bridge exposed.
Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, Xie Zhao's usual restraint was broken, and undisguised passion and desire appeared in his eyes, appearing dangerous and...sexy.
The masculine energy in his body swept over him with an overwhelming force, knocking Cheng Yaoyao's waist weak.
Cheng Yaoyao was so overwhelmed by lust that he whispered, "Okay...Okay, just consider it a reward for you."
Grandma Xie cooked a bowl of hangover soup and saw Xie Zhao still sitting in the hall. She touched his forehead worriedly and said, "Zhao, do you have a headache? Drink the hangover soup quickly. Grandma will roll out a hot towel to wipe your face."
Cheng Yaoyao took the bowl of soup and said, "Grandma, you go and have a rest. I'll do it."
Grandma Xie yawned. She had been worried about Xie Zhao and Cheng Yaoyao's college entrance examinations these past two days, and she couldn't sleep day and night. Now that she had relaxed, she felt sleepy.
Grandma Xie warned: "Zhao Ge'er doesn't make trouble when he's drunk. He's quite obedient. You coax him to drink the soup and then send him to bed. You should also go to bed early."
Cheng Yaoyao agreed one by one.
Grandma Xie casually asked, "Is the exam... difficult?"
Cheng Yaoyao glanced at Grandma Xie. The old lady was so nervous that she clutched her apron, afraid of causing psychological pressure on her, and pretended to be "I was just asking casually", which was really adorable.
Cheng Yaoyao said confidently, "These are all questions I have reviewed. Xie Zhao also did very well."
Grandma Xie stroked her chest and chanted the Buddha's name repeatedly, with a smile showing through the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes: "Okay, I'll go back to my room and sleep! You guys should go to bed early too!"
After Grandma Xie returned to the house, Cheng Yaoyao half-knelt down, scooped up a spoonful of sobering soup, blew on it, and fed it to Xie Zhao's lips: "Open your mouth, ah——"
Xie Zhao stared at her face, opened his mouth and drank, his rosy lips stained with water.
Cheng Yaoyao was overjoyed, and suddenly felt an indescribable... pity.
She added a little Lingquan to the hangover soup to dilute it, and continued to feed it to Xie Zhao. The sweet potato would make him stronger, so he wouldn't have a headache tomorrow.
The sobering soup was sour, but Xie Zhao drank it obediently despite frowning.
Cheng Yaoyao put away the bowl and poked Xie Zhao on the cheek: "Get up and fetch some water."
Xie Zhao looked at the hard man, his cheek was also tight, with a small hole poked by Cheng Yaoyao, like a dimple.
Xie Zhao repeated himself like a machine: "Carry water."
"You don't want me to fetch water, do you?" Cheng Yaoyao gritted his teeth and said, "I'll count to three, and then I won't wash."
Xie Zhao stood up quickly and strode to the kitchen to fetch some water. His posture was so strong that Cheng Yaoyao couldn't help but wonder if he was drunk.
The bathtub had not been used for two days and was turned upside down against the wall to prevent the kittens from climbing in to play.
Xie Zhao turned the tub over and placed it on the ground, then filled it with hot water. Xie Zhao was an excellent carpenter, and this tub was made especially for Cheng Yaoyao, so it was made with great care and attention. Cheng Yaoyao had used it for more than a year, and it was still strong.
Half a tub was filled with hot water, and immediately wisps of smoke rose from the sundries room, making the candlelight even softer.
Cheng Yaoyao rolled up his sleeves and tested the water temperature: "It's OK, go in."
Xie Zhao took off his coat and sweater, revealing his solid and smooth muscle lines. Cheng Yaoyao had been feeding him well for more than a year, and compared to his previous skinny body, Xie Zhao has become more fit and has clear muscle blocks. With olive oil applied, he can be taken directly to the studio to take male nude photos.
Cheng Yaoyao covered his hot nose and urged, "Take it off quickly, the water will get cold soon."
Xie Zhao's hand was on the belt, and he glanced at her quickly after hearing her words. His eyes were quite straightforward.
Cheng Yaoyao: "...What's that look in your eyes? Do you think I'm some weird aunt who wants to take advantage of you?"
Cheng Yaoyao was so angry that he turned away angrily: "I don't even want to look at you!"
There was the sound of a belt falling to the ground behind him. There was the sound of water splashing, and Xie Zhao sat in the bathtub.
Cheng Yaoyao turned around. Xie Zhao was already sitting in the water, washing his face with water. Wet water drops rolled down his high brow bones and nose bridge, making his eyebrows and eyes look darker and sharper.
At this moment, he looked at Cheng Yaoyao deeply with his narrow brows, which made her heart skip a beat.
Cheng Yaoyao paused as he was about to walk over: "You...you're awake?"
Xie Zhao tilted his head slightly: "Sister."
Xie Zhao would never do such a harmless and innocent action. Cheng Yaoyao felt relieved, rolled up his sleeves and walked over: "Hurry up and take a shower, the water is getting cold."
Cheng Yaoyao squeezed a hot towel and put it on Xie Zhao's face, then wiped his face and washed his hair.
Xie Zhao's hair had grown longer, and when it was tucked up, it looked like a big furry dog. Cheng Yaoyao had experience in giving Xun Xun a bath, so he rinsed his hair carefully.
Xie Zhao tilted his head back and let Cheng Yaoyao scoop water for him to wash, while he stared at her without blinking.
Cheng Yaoyao said with a smile: "Close your eyes. I won't be responsible if bubbles get into your eyes later."
Xie Zhao said: "Sister is pretty."
"I know!" Cheng Yaoyao was overjoyed.
She was born a great beauty, and she had heard people's praises since she was a child, so she didn't take it seriously. But when Xie Zhao said it, she was happy.
Cheng Yaoyao raised his hand and gently covered Xie Zhao's eyes. With his other hand, he held a ladle and used warm water to rinse off the foam on Xie Zhao's hair. He then wiped his cheeks with a towel. His movements and expression were gentle in a way that he himself had not noticed.
No wonder Xie Zhao likes to take care of her so much. It turns out that taking care of someone you love is such a happy thing.
Xie Zhao suddenly grabbed her wrist and said, "Sister, let's wash together."
"...Aren't you drunk?" Cheng Yaoyao's sympathy suddenly turned into disgust: "Why are you still thinking about this?"
Xie Zhao frowned slightly, and said slowly and seriously: "Sister promised me, let's take a shower together."
Cheng Yaoyao perfunctorily replied, "Okay, okay. I'll wash your back after I wipe it, and you turn around."
Xie Zhao didn't say anything. Cheng Yaoyao picked up the soap and pushed his shoulder: "Turn around quickly, you're not listening..."
With a splash, water splashed in all directions.
Cheng Yaoyao fell into the bathtub. The warm water quickly soaked through her clothes, her knitted dress clung to her body, and her black hair became wet and messy.
Cheng Yaoyao wiped the water droplets on his face clumsily and met Xie Zhao's passionate eyes.
Although the bathtub was large, it was too narrow to accommodate Xie Zhao, who was 1.87 meters tall, and Cheng Yaoyao. Their legs inevitably bumped into each other, and Cheng Yaoyao was furious: "Xie Zhao, you... you are pretending to be drunk!"
"Just woke up." Xie Zhao explained calmly.
Cheng Yaoyao tried to stand up while holding onto the slippery edge of the barrel. Xie Zhao reached out and held him in his arms, with a faint scent of alcohol lingering on his breath. His voice was hoarse and dangerous: "Mine, a reward."
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The next day, Cheng Yaoyao slept until noon. Xie Zhao had already taken Xun Xun out to work. Cheng Yaoyao was washing up in the yard when a man he didn't recognize came and peeked in at the gate.
"Who are you looking for?" Cheng Yaoyao walked to the door and asked cautiously. In broad daylight, he was not afraid that he would do something bad.
This man looked familiar. Cheng Yaoyao frowned as she thought about it. Then she saw this man smiling at her flatteringly: "Sister-in-law!"
"..." This man looked much older than her, who was he taking advantage of? Cheng Yaoyao frowned and said fiercely, "I don't know you!"
Huang Liu scratched his head and said anxiously: "Sister-in-law! We have met before, Suzhou, don't you remember? I am here to look for Brother Xie!"
Suzhou? Cheng Yaoyao remembered that this man had done gold business with Xie Zhao and even pointed out Xie Zhao! Cheng Yaoyao was immediately furious: "What are you doing here? Get out!"
"No, sister-in-law, I'm looking for Brother Xie. Brother Xie asked me to come...really!" Huang Liu tried hard to explain.
Cheng Yaoyao didn't listen at all, he grabbed the dried vegetables at hand and threw them at Huang Liu. Jianjian jumped down from the roof, his back arched and his hair stood up, he breathed threateningly at Huang Liu, showing his fangs.
Cheng Yaoyao also cheered: "Be stubborn, chase him!"
Jianjian immediately took a step forward as if he didn't care about anyone, his sharp nails stretched and retracted threateningly, his tail slapped the ground, and his yellow-white fur exploded and grew larger, looking very imposing.
Huang Liu, with a dried eggplant hanging from his hair, jumped back in fear and shouted desperately into the house, "Xie Ge! Xie Ge!"
Before Xie Zhao could shout, an old lady rushed over with a broom in her hand and hit him on the head: "Who are you bullying? I'll beat you to death, you rascal!"
Huang Liu held his head and hid in fear: "Ouch! It hurts so much! Stop hitting me, stop hitting me..."
Cheng Yaoyao and Grandma Xie teamed up to beat Huang Liu. He stubbornly circled around their legs, meowing to support them, and even suddenly hit Huang Liu. The chickens in the yard joined in the excitement and clucked.
At this moment, a deep voice sounded from behind: "Stop fighting."
Xie Zhao was wearing a tight white vest, with his jacket sleeves rolled up to his elbows, carrying a large bundle of fresh bamboo on his shoulders, and watching all this with a frown.
Seeing Xie Zhao coming back, Cheng Yaoyao and Grandma Xie breathed a sigh of relief. Cheng Yaoyao ran over to complain to Xie Zhao: "This bad guy came to our house! Why don't you kick him out!"
Xie Zhao looked at Cheng Yaoyao calmly. She looked fine except for her messy hair. His cheeks were flushed with tiredness. "I know."
Grandma Xie also said: "This rascal wants to bully Yuanyuan!"
Huang Liu was hiding at the door with his knees propped up, gasping for breath. He was startled when he heard this. He looked into Xie Zhao's eyes and swore to the heavens, "I didn't do it. I really didn't do it! I just came here to find you, Brother Xie. I didn't do anything, but they beat me. Look at my trouser legs. They were bitten by your cat."
Xie Zhao knew what had happened and said to Huang Liu, "Wait a moment."
Xie Zhao first carried the bamboo into the yard and wiped his face. Cheng Yaoyao and Grandma Xie followed him in, leaving Jianjian squatting at the door, sternly watching over Huang Liu.
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