Party Secretary Wang Hongbing stood on the stage and took out a document to read. When Su Tao was almost dozing off, he announced, "There are two places available for admission to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University this year."
There was a commotion in the crowd below. There were actually two candidates, which greatly increased their chances. Everyone was extremely excited and hoped that the spot would fall on them. After all, this was their only chance to enter the city.
"The candidates for these two places are Shen Ziqian and Su Taotao." The branch secretary announced.
What? Shen Ziqian? Su Taotao? It was as if a drop of water had splashed into a frying pan, instantly causing it to explode.
"We are dissatisfied? How can we recommend this?" someone said angrily.
Branch Secretary Wang Hongbing seemed to have anticipated the situation and calmly said, "This time, the number of candidates is somewhat special. They weren't nominated by us, but designated by higher-ups."
What this means is that they weren't selected by the commune, but rather someone used their connections to secure a spot and then designated it for someone. If you have the ability, go get it yourself.
There was a sudden silence below.
The Party Secretary sighed silently. The number of places at the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University was already scarce, allocated layer by layer every month, and usually there wasn't a single one in their village. This day, with great difficulty, two had arrived, and both were designated.
Su Tao was also a little surprised. She didn't expect that there was actually a spot for her, and it was a designated spot. Su Tao didn't know who gave it to her, but it definitely couldn't have been Su's father or the others.
Su Tao had spoken to her father on the phone a few days earlier, and he hadn't mentioned the incident. He had even told her to stay home and take care of herself. If her father had managed to secure a place, there was no reason for him to keep it a secret. Besides, Su Tao didn't think her father had the ability. He was just a small-time manager at a state-owned restaurant. Getting a place at the Workers' and Peasants' University wasn't easy; it required strong political connections.
Su Tao glanced at Shen Ziqian, the winner of another quota. Shen Ziqian's handsome face was full of joy, but there was no surprise at all, which meant that he had known for a long time that there was a quota for him.
Suspicion flashed in Su Tao's eyes. Could it be that Shen Ziqian had found a way to get him an extra spot? That was impossible. He and he had already broken up. If he had an extra spot, shouldn't he give it to He Xinyi?
"Okay, the announcement is over. Let's all go back to work. Shen Ziqian and Su Tao, please come to my office when you have time later." The branch secretary said loudly and turned to leave.
The situation was announced, and since it didn't affect them anyway, the educated youths discussed it in pairs and dispersed.
"Congratulations, Taotao. I didn't expect that there was a spot for you." Hu Xiao's eyes were full of sincerity, and he was really happy for Su Tao.
"There's nothing to congratulate. I said I'm not interested in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University." Su Tao said lightly.
"But since this opportunity falls to you, you'd better think it over carefully." Hu Xiao looked at Su Tao with a worried look, fearing that Su Tao would really give up and turn down the opportunity.
After all, the G test recovery is a long shot, Su Tao must not be foolish and put all his hopes on this uncertain thing. Now the opportunity is in front of him, he can go to university with a place, he can go to the city. Hu Xiao can't understand why Su Tao is unwilling, is it because he can't let go of He Chuan?
Su Tao looked at Hu Xiao's worried face, smiled, and said comfortingly: "Okay, don't worry about me, I know what to do."
"Well, you really need to think it over carefully. I'm going to work first." Hu Xiao reminded him again and again with concern before leaving.
Su Tao looked at Hu Xiao's departing back, shook his head helplessly, and turned to walk towards the branch secretary's office.
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