Chapter 887: Repeating a Year
"Hey! You're all back? How was your time in the capital?"
"What's the capital like? Is it crowded?"
"It must have cost a lot of money, right?"
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"Absolutely! The capital is so much fun! The streets were packed with people, and we even went to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, which used to be where royalty lived! It's huge! This little bit of money is nothing, we traveled in sleeper berths both ways! So comfortable, my little darling, you've really made something of yourself, you're not short of money!"
Zhou Zhaodi waved her hand and raised her voice.
As he spoke, he stopped and boasted about it.
"Tingyun got a perfect score and was admitted to the Capital University, and Guaibao even got the highest score in the whole school and was admitted to the Law University. They're both destined to become officials after they graduate!"
This made the villagers extremely envious.
"Tingyun and Guaibao are really amazing! Their grades have always been excellent since they were little!"
"If he becomes an official in the capital, he can help out your relatives in the future. Maybe the whole family can move to the capital and live a good life!"
"That's exactly right! Our little darling is like a golden phoenix that flew out of our humble abode!"
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Zhou Zhaodi looked smug and said without any modesty, "Of course!"
"I'm not going to say anything more. I've been lying here for so long, I'm exhausted. I'm going home to rest!" she said, waving her hand.
Then he went home with the others to rest for a while, and then started working with his hoe.
Not long after, Sanni and Erbao's admission notices also arrived!
Sanni wanted to go to the capital to find Guaibao and stay by her side, so she aimed for a school in the capital and wanted to become a teacher in the future. So, like Lu Xiaofen, she was admitted to Capital Normal University.
Erbao was admitted to the Capital University of Physical Education, and Zhou Zhaodi was almost overjoyed.
"Erbao! My good boy, how come you're so capable! Whatever you want to eat, Mom will make it for you!" Zhou Zhaodi rubbed Chen Erbao's face, overjoyed.
Chen Erbao looked smug, "It was just a normal performance, nothing more."
Chen Jianye and his wife were also very happy and proud. Their daughter had been admitted to a university in the capital, which was a great honor for their family!
The villagers were so envious and jealous that their eyes turned red!
Gu Tingyun was admitted to the Capital University. She was originally from the capital and had always been smart, so it was only natural that she was admitted.
But the Chen family actually produced three college students who were admitted to universities in the capital. This is truly an incredible stroke of luck!
County leaders also came to interview us. The bonuses from the school, the village, and the county totaled several hundred yuan!
The eldest son's family was also happy for the second and third sons' families.
Zhao Mei also asked, "Erni, when will your acceptance letter arrive?"
"I don't know, let's wait and see." Erni had a bad feeling.
There's been no news for so long, it's very likely that they failed the exam!
She waited stubbornly for several days, but the notification letter still didn't arrive.
Erni was both sad and unwilling to accept it, while the eldest son and his wife were relieved when they learned about it.
"If you don't pass the exam, you don't pass. Just focus on getting back on your studies," Zhao Mei advised.
"Mom and Dad, I want to repeat a year. If I repeat another year, I'm sure I can get into university!" Erni said through gritted teeth.
Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo slammed his water bowl down on the table. "Why bother studying? You know our family's situation. We're not well-off to begin with, and besides, you're not getting any younger! What's the point of repeating a year?"
Upon hearing this, Erni's eyes immediately reddened.
“Oh dear, honey, talk things out. Erni, the factory is hiring right now. Find a good job, and then marry a man with good prospects. Getting married and having children will make your life just as good!” Zhao Mei chimed in, trying to persuade her.
(End of this chapter)
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