Transportation and communication were underdeveloped at the time. There was no television, and the only newspapers were the propaganda newspapers that the commune issued sporadically every month. The only way for the villagers to know about the outside world was through the radio in the village chief's house.
However, the radio uses too many batteries, so the village chief only plays it for two hours every Sunday morning; otherwise, he just wipes and maintains it.
Everyone immediately became worried. "Did the leader say which one we can apply for? Otherwise, Qingxi, why don't you take Lao Si and the other kids to the provincial capital to look around and ask around?"
Qin Yuanjiu said calmly, "The blank space for the university on the form means that not only universities in N Province, but also public universities in other cities in Xia Hua can be applied for."
"However, the teaching quality of universities in N Province is quite good. Although some professors have been sent to the countryside, those who have stayed are all truly talented. Moreover, compared to big cities like Kyoto and Shanghai, universities in N Province are less affected by external influences and have a strong academic atmosphere."
"Which university you choose depends on what kind of job you want to pursue in the future."
As soon as he spoke, everyone seemed to find their pillar of support, and their panicked hearts calmed down slightly.
"Little Qin, did you go to the provincial capital to inquire?" Ke's fourth son couldn't help but ask.
“Uncle, yes,” Qin Yuanjiu nodded.
"Huh? When did you find out? I didn't know that." Ke Meiyu was munching on a jujube when she paused for a moment. She racked her brains to think, and all she could think of was the image of a big villain, an iceberg that no one should approach!
"While you are eating."
She's eating all the time...
"There are two universities around the museum, and many history professors are affiliated with them. I happened to meet two of them and chatted with them briefly."
Qin Yuanjiu then gave everyone a brief explanation.
"I want to learn to drive," Brother Ke said excitedly, gesturing as he drove a car. "It would be so exciting to drive a big truck all over the country! I heard that truck drivers get really good pay and benefits!"
Qin Yuanjiu nodded, understanding, and said, "Fourth Brother likes machinery, so you can choose the Mechanical Engineering Department of N Province University of Science and Technology. Not only can you drive cars, airplanes, tanks, cannons, and ships, you can also repair them."
"After graduation, the job assignment will also be in a related field, and the country is currently in dire need of technical talent."
Ke Sige's eyes lit up, and he readily agreed, "That's great! I'll choose the School of Mechanical Engineering!"
Brother Ke patted himself on the shoulder. "What about me? I like counting money until my hands cramp. Does that count?"
"Fifth Brother, you can choose finance or business management. Dealing with money is a skill in itself. You can also learn how to make money work for you." Anyone can persuade someone, Ke Meiyu volunteered.
“Yes, the University of Finance and Economics in N Province is good. It has many majors, and the School of Economics, Finance and Taxation is the best. Fifth Brother can choose one.” Qin Yuanjiu then added.
"The School of International Economics and Trade has just been established. Although our country is not fully open yet, the school has a bright future. You can consider it as an elective course, Fifth Brother."
The Ke family, including the village chief, looked at Qin Yuanjiu and Ke Meiyu with admiration, feeling both confused and impressed!
Ke Wuge hurriedly filled in the Finance School of N Province University of Finance and Economics on his form.
Ke Erge looked at his younger sister with concern, "Little sister, your brother is strong, runs fast, and eats a lot, but I get a headache as soon as I look at a book, what should I do?"
Before Ke Meiyu could speak, the fourth son of the Ke family slapped her down, saying, "How dare you say such a thing?"
"This is an opportunity that so many people would kill for, and you don't want to study? It's only two years at most. What's wrong with you having a headache for two years? If you don't work hard now, you won't graduate, and the organization won't even assign you a job!"
Ke Meiyu's eyes darted around. She had a cheat code! Although her second brother and eldest brother were twins and already twenty-three, she could secretly use spirit rice, spirit vegetables, spirit fruits, and medical talismans to keep his body in optimal condition, so that he wouldn't be stuck by his age.
"Second brother should apply to a sports academy. He can learn many competitive sports, participate in competitions, and become a physical education teacher or coach after graduation," Ke Meiyu said with a light laugh. "By the way, it seems he can also learn martial arts, join the army, or work in the police station. There are many career options."
"Moreover, college graduates are assigned higher ranks upon graduation and get promoted faster!"
Brother Ke nodded repeatedly: "This is good, this is good! I want to punish evil and promote good, to bring peace to the people and eliminate violence. I've chosen it!"
After he finished speaking, he and Ke Meiyu blinked at Qin Yuanjiu.
The latter sighed slightly and continued, "Every school has a sports college, but the sports college in N province has a more comprehensive and professional curriculum."
Brother Ke scratched his head. "I want to be a chef, the head chef in a state-run restaurant, holding a big iron ladle, wearing a white uniform, and no one would dare to mess with me no matter how much I shouted."
"It's so grand, and it's also great for cooking for the family..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ke Laosi slapped him. "What's so good about it? You're going to university to study, not to be a cook!"
"Isn't it better to sit in the office, drink tea, and read the newspaper? Why do you have to be around the stove in the summer? Even professional chefs start learning when they're ten or so. It's all about talent and aptitude. At most, you can only light a stove and cook a meal for your grandparents once."
Brother Ke pouted, "I, I was just saying..."
Ke Meiyu quickly stopped her father, smiling as she took his arm. "Dad, that's not right of you."
"Comrade Mao said that there are 365 professions, and every profession can produce an expert. You are being discriminatory! Any profession that you reach the pinnacle of will be praised by everyone!"
"The chef is great too. You have no idea how skilled the chefs at famous restaurants abroad are. They have to pass exams. They only serve a limited number of people each day, and unless you're a celebrity or a connoisseur, you can't even make a reservation!"
How wonderful it would be to have a brother who is a chef! As long as her brother is happy, she would be so moved that she would elevate her third brother to the pedestal of the culinary world.
However, she didn't have much of an idea about this, and turned her head to look at Qin Yuanjiu.
"Ninth Brother, are there any culinary schools?"
Qin Yuanjiu raised an eyebrow. Oh, he usually calls her "Comrade Qin" so formally, but now that he needs her, he calls her "Brother" so sweetly?
However, before the little woman could react with anger and embarrassment, he lowered his head and smiled, his eyes deep: "N Province University of Science and Technology does indeed have a School of Life Sciences and Technology, which includes a major in Culinary Arts and Nutrition Education."
"There is a lot to learn there, including food quality and safety, cooking and nutrition, and the techniques and design of Chinese and Western dishes."
"Graduates from this industry get good job placements, like in the grain bureau and the catering departments of various state-owned enterprises. Moreover, the organization will definitely expand further in the future. Who knows, one day they might allow individual business operations, and that will be the time for Brother San to make his fortune!"
Ke Laosi was stunned. He looked at his daughter and then at his son-in-law. "Why do they learn everything at school? If the grain bureau can't keep up with the demand, will all chefs need a college degree?"
“The organization encourages specialization in all sectors, and Uncle’s idea will soon be vigorously promoted,” Qin Yuanjiu responded.
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