Wen Ruan and Song Yan returned to their courtyard house after having dinner in the main courtyard.
During the few days Wen Ruan was away in Haishi, Song Yan stayed in the compound. There was no telephone line at home, in case she suddenly needed to call him and couldn't find him.
These past few nights, while she was away, Song Yan often tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Although they had spoken on the phone, the locations and environments they were in made things inconvenient, and they couldn't say many things to each other.
He misses her so much...
Song Yan inquired carefully about Wen Ruan's experiences in Haishi over the past few days. After listening, he was deeply moved and reached out to hug her, saying, "Ruan Ruan, you've worked so hard."
Originally, it was thought that he would take leave to accompany Song's mother, but when Wen Ruan offered to accompany her, he was deeply moved and very grateful.
Wen Ruan saw what he meant and reached out to pat his head: "What are you thinking about all day? Not to mention that your brother is very respectable, I'm already married into the family. How could I not stand up and help?"
Song Yan reached out and grabbed her hand, which was trying to pat her again, and smiled happily.
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In the following days, the two would take a stroll around the compound whenever they had free time, because Song Heng had called Song Yan before and said that Song's mother was no longer urging him to go on blind dates, but instead was subtly trying to get him to change careers.
He kept pretending not to understand what Song's mother was saying and kept changing the subject, but a few days ago, she couldn't hold back anymore and cried directly in front of Song Heng.
In short, the message is: "There are many positions that can contribute to the country, not just being a soldier! Let him transfer back to civilian life."
Song Heng was really struggling to cope. When his mother was crying, even his father couldn't help but feel sorry for her and dared not say a word. He could only comfort her with heartache.
Moreover, ever since that phone call in Haishi, Song's father has been kicked out of his room by Song's mother, who won't let him in. She says he should go to Song Heng's room to sleep on a small bed at night.
They claimed that Song Heng's injuries hadn't healed and he needed someone to take care of him...
At this point, Mr. Song dared not provoke her again...
And so, the role of savior fell into the hands of Song Yan and Wen Ruan.
Time flies, and soon a month will have passed. Song Heng's injuries have almost healed, and he has long been restless at home.
If it weren't for his mother's sake, he might have applied to return to the team long ago...
Finally, with the whole family's concerted efforts in persuading her, and with Song Heng's own unwavering love for the army, Song's mother gradually gave in.
After his convalescent leave ended, amidst the farewells and blessings of his family, Song Heng once again boarded the train to Haishi.
Our land is safe and sound because of these lovely people who protect it.
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In the blink of an eye, October has arrived, and the relentless winds of time bring a new journey...
The courtyard gate was flung open with a loud bang, and Song Yan, covered in sweat, ran out, startling Wen Ruan, who rushed into the courtyard to see what was going on.
"Ruan Ruan, did you hear the radio just now?! The college entrance exam has been reinstated!" Song Yan was very excited.
Wen Ruan kept the tape recorder on all day. She knew that the resumption of the college entrance examination would be announced today, and she had been waiting for this news.
"Yes, I heard you!" Wen Ruan nodded with a smile, and seeing that Song Yan was covered in sweat, she quickly handed him a towel.
Song Yan knew that Wen Ruan had been waiting for this news. Although she had said before that the college entrance examination would be reinstated, he was still excited for her when the day finally came.
I still feel a bit regretful that I didn't take the college entrance exam back then, but instead became a worker-peasant-soldier college student through a recommendation process...
He had been watching Wen Ruan's efforts lately, especially in politics, which was very difficult for her. She had been constantly studying various materials these past few days, hoping that she could get good grades. Song Yan silently wished her well.
But he never said it out loud, for fear of putting too much pressure on Wen Ruan.
"You're off work?" Wen Ruan felt that the time was a bit off; it was only morning, and there was still an hour before lunch break.
"No, after we received the news that the college entrance examination was being reinstated today, everyone in the unit was in an uproar. The director called a meeting with us and said that he supports our unit's staff to take the exam."
"We also gave an hour's leave to families with children of the appropriate age to rush back and share the good news."
He said this is not just a matter for one person or one family; it's about selecting talent for the country, and the whole unit should do its best to support it.
Wen Ruan figured that the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination must have been known in the compound and the family compound. She had also discussed it with her parents and in-laws beforehand.
Now that the news is confirmed, Wen Ruan is preparing to formally tell them that she is going to take the college entrance examination. So she plans to go to the compound at noon and return to the family compound in the evening.
So, I went into the living room to prepare to send electricity to the courtyard.
Since Wen Ruan went to Haishi, Song Yan felt it was very inconvenient that his home didn't have a telephone installed. So he applied for one and spent over two hundred yuan to have one installed at home.
Although Wen Ruan felt very distressed by the price, she had to admit that having a telephone does make many things much more convenient.
For example, in the past few months, she has contacted and communicated with the publisher many times. Her previously published novel has been reprinted several times due to its very good response.
Her friendship with Han Su-hee deepened, becoming quite like a friendship between people of different ages, and they would sometimes even go to the department store together.
Through Han Suxi's introduction, Wen Ruan also got a job translating a French novel.
While reviewing for the college entrance examination, she would also do various translation tasks when she got tired of studying, making her life very fulfilling every day.
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After telling several family members that I was going to take the college entrance examination, I received their strong support and they said they would do their best to cooperate.
Song's mother even wanted to bring Wen Ruan back to the compound so she could prepare for her exams properly. With Aunt Li's help, she could receive better care there.
However, Wen Ruan felt more comfortable living in a courtyard house, so she politely declined.
The resumption of the college entrance examination was announced on October 21, and the first college entrance examination was scheduled for December 10. In addition, a preliminary college entrance examination was to be organized in November, so the time was very tight.
Although she had taken the college entrance examination once in her previous life, every time she returned to the compound and family quarters, every household would gather around the examinee in their home. Even Song Yan and the four parents treated her with the care of a porcelain doll, fearing that something might happen to her.
In this atmosphere, Wen Ruan couldn't help but feel nervous. Finally, with a heavy heart, she entered the examination room for the preliminary exam...
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