"Life is too short to live for others all the time. We must always have something to strive for in order to make life more interesting."
"Besides, attending a senior university doesn't necessarily conflict with family life; it's about better serving one's own life."
The host laughed, "Yu Bao'er, the more you talk, the more confused I get."
"All I know is that our children graduate from high school, go to university, learn knowledge, and then get good job assignments. What do elderly people do when they go to university? They're retired; they don't need further education to work."
Ke Meiyu smiled and said, "This really wasn't my idea. In 1973, Country F established the world's first university for senior citizens. In the university, you can naturally learn whatever you want to learn, all based on your interests."
"For example, dancing, singing, calligraphy, diabolo, cooking, sewing, etc., this place provides a platform and venue for everyone to exchange and learn, so that everyone has a place to pass the time."
"This may not sound very interesting to everyone, but once the senior university opens, we welcome everyone to visit and learn. Enriching the lives of senior citizens is the best way we can give back to them."
"Moreover, when a person is in a good mental state, they appear younger and more energetic, and their positive attitude towards life can influence the healthy growth of several generations!"
The novelty of the senior citizens' university quickly became a hot topic of conversation among the people of Kyoto, who all began to pay close attention to when it would open so they could go in, take a look, and learn something.
When the Cultural Palace was first built, the initial idea was very good: either don't build it at all, or build the biggest, best, and most comprehensive one. As a result, the area was very large, and the landscaping was also quite good. However, it has been neglected for too long, and the flowers, plants, and trees inside have grown wildly according to the owner's preferences.
The buildings inside are divided into several sections, some even modeled after European styles. However, the glass windows and doors are smashed, the exterior bricks are mottled, and large swaths of ivy stretch out from the outside into the inside, making it a complete plant paradise abandoned by humans.
There are also many small animals living in the house. If you just rummage around, wild cats, dogs, rats, snakes and ants will run away in panic.
Actually, the houses were built very sturdily back then. They only needed a few minor repairs and staff to be brought in so that the doors could be opened.
This could be considered odd jobs. With the help of an agency, several men were quickly introduced. In just two days, the entire cultural palace looked completely different. The flowers, trees, and shrubs were trimmed neatly, the floor tiles were repaired, the gaps in the walls were restored to about 90%, and the cobwebs and dust inside were cleaned up.
The commotion here attracted the families from the four compounds to pass by and check on the progress every day.
They waited and waited. The sign for the senior citizens' university was hung up, the tables, chairs, benches, and various facilities were set up, and even the enrollment brochure was posted on the gate, but there was still not a single word about recruitment!
Everyone hesitated, knowing nothing, how could they register for school?
It was the weekend, and Ke Meiyu, along with several of her brothers and sisters-in-law, set up a top-notch table and chairs at the entrance, waiting for people to come and register.
Grandpa and Grandma Ke were the first to sign up, and a few other families came to show their support out of respect for Ying Yan. After all, the registration fee was three yuan per person, not a lot of money, but not something to be squandered.
Therefore, everyone is taking a wait-and-see approach.
The elderly people in the four courtyards watched from the sidelines, but the others didn't!
This area is the territory of four large compounds, but the enrollment is open to the entire residential area, so people who have always wanted to join this group rushed forward to sign up like madmen.
Some were elderly people who came on their own, while others were helped to register by their younger relatives. In short, the atmosphere was just as lively as when children start school.
This left the elderly people who had set up stools outside, holding sunflower seeds and watching the commotion, completely bewildered. What was going on?
“No,” an old woman stopped the people who were paying in line, “It’s only three yuan to register. We don’t even know what a senior citizens’ university is. As far as we know, there aren’t even any staff members at the cultural center, no, the senior citizens’ university. What are you registering for?”
"Aren't you afraid of wasting your money? You could buy several pounds of meat with that money!"
The woman being pulled along was also an elderly woman. She smiled and said, "How could that be? This is a university for senior citizens. The world's first one was established abroad in 1973. This is probably the first university for senior citizens in our country. If I register, wouldn't I be a student in the first class of the university for senior citizens?"
"Tsk tsk, how many people are number one in the world? Especially nationally? Can't I go a little crazy when I'm old?"
"Besides, this was all done by Yu Bao'er. That girl is incredibly capable. Just listening to her talk can keep us entertained for a long time. Who cares what she learns? Anyway, the money won't be wasted!"
After saying that, she hurriedly went to join the queue, afraid that someone would get there first.
After all, no matter how big the cultural center is, the number of places it can recruit is limited!
After she said that, everyone couldn't sit still anymore. Nothing else really mattered; the honor of being among the first batch of universities for the elderly in the country was truly enticing.
It originated abroad; what's it called? Fashion.
No, they have to sign up too. It's just three yuan. If Ke Meiyu and the others don't pull any tricks, they can ask for it back, or they won't pay next month!
The old men and women in the four courtyards couldn't help but take out their money and sign up.
Ke Meiyu and her siblings' wrists ached from just filling out the registration information—names, ages, addresses, relatives, interests, etc.—and then they had to take a photo. They also needed a medical examination report from the hospital!
This level of formality made even those who signed up take it seriously.
Registration lasted for three days, and people came continuously from morning till night. Even after the deadline, many people still wanted to register. Although the highest building in the residential area is only five floors, the senior university already has all its places—a full five hundred people!
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