"Live in town!" Director Lin felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. He felt uncomfortable when he thought about Director Cao and Director Wang meeting Nanqiao and Sheng Yanchuan.
But no matter how uncomfortable it is, they are the parents of two top scorers, and he has to show them the proper courtesy and respect.
Director Lin turned his gaze to Uncle Sheng and Aunt Xiumei, and then introduced himself, "I am from the town's education department. My last name is Lin. I came here to inform Comrade Sheng Yanchuan and Comrade Nanqiao that they won the top spot in our province in the college entrance examination. I estimate that the admission letters should be mailed in the next few days."
"Number one?" Uncle Sheng and Aunt Xiumei stuttered, unable to believe that this was the result their child could get.
"Yes, we have been notified of their results, so there won't be any mistakes."
"So...should we call them back?" Aunt Xiumei asked. She was so shocked by the sudden good news that she didn't know how to react.
"No need, we just want to inform you. Since the two comrades are not here, we are ready to leave. We will leave this blessing to you." Director Lin smiled and ordered people to leave the banner and left.
Everyone in the town has seen it by now. There is no point in calling him back. It is freezing cold and he doesn't know how long he has to wait.
So after Director Lin confirmed that Nanqiao and Sheng Yanchuan were not here, he couldn't stay any longer and left after saying goodbye to the Sheng family.
As Director Lin left, many people came to the Sheng family.
They were gossiping about the purpose of those people's visit, or asking Aunt Xiumei whether Sheng Yanchuan and Nanqiao were really admitted to the university.
But Aunt Xiumei couldn't care less about these people at the moment. She immediately changed her clothes and ran out. She didn't know whether Nanqiao and the others knew the news, but she had to tell them the news to feel relieved.
Standing in the brigade office, Aunt Xiumei didn't know who to call. After thinking about it, she decided to call Sheng Yanjun who worked at the transportation factory...
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