The train station of Qingshan Town Commune was a small station, so the educated youth had to first take the train to Hailin County Railway Station before they could go to the provinces where their respective universities were located.
A group of educated youth lined up, holding their letters of introduction and admission notices in their hands, which completely stunned the person in charge of selling tickets.
More than a dozen college students emerged from the same production team at once. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed it.
"Comrade, it's an honor to serve you. Congratulations on your success!"
The ticket seller stood up unconsciously, his attitude became much more respectful, and he gave the same blessing to every educated youth who bought a ticket.
As the saying goes, a poor man in a busy city is ignored, but a rich man in a remote mountain area has distant relatives. When people reach a certain level, they will see smiling faces all around them.
The educated youth now have a deep understanding that those who used to have decent jobs, if not have sullen faces, at least rarely smile.
When I asked them a few more questions, they all acted very impatient, as if others owed them money.
Just because of an admission letter, they gained respect they had never experienced before.
Sitting on the train, the educated youth were still full of emotion, saying that they had not even started school for a day, but they had already experienced the benefits of being a college student.
When they arrived at Hailin County Railway Station, the sun was already setting. They were not Yang Baiyi, so they did not leave the station to find a guesthouse to stay in, nor did they find a state-owned restaurant to eat. They just took out the dry food they brought with them and had a quick bite.
When traveling from Hailin to other provinces, the educated youth could no longer take the same train.
The trains depart at different times. Some can be transferred to other trains immediately, while others have to wait until tomorrow morning. The only train to Suzhou departs at 10 o'clock in the evening.
The Celestial Empire has developed rapidly in the past two years. Three years ago, Yang Baiyi and Xiao Qingyang's family had to transfer in Beijing to go to Sucheng. Now there is a direct train to Sucheng.
"Comrades, we'll be leaving now. After we've settled down at school, we'll write to keep you posted."
The first to depart were He Yingying and Dong Yiming, who applied for Beijing Normal University.
After all, it is the capital, and there is a train every three hours. In the 1970s and 1980s, the trains were scheduled quite frequently.
"Okay, be smart on the train and keep an eye on your belongings and luggage. It's best if you two take turns sleeping."
Li Xue held He Yingying's hand and said goodbye reluctantly.
Both of them teach at Chenjiatun Primary School. As they spend every day together, they are naturally closer than others.
Li Xue usually takes care of He Yingying, and He Yingying also helps Li Xue take care of the children.
"Well, Sister Li Xue, you too, take good care of Lele on the train. Don't let him run around, and don't let him out of your sight."
"Le Le, Auntie is leaving now. You must listen to your parents and don't talk to strangers. Your Uncle Dong and I will come to see you when we have the chance."
Before getting on the car, He Yingying gave Li Xue and Lele a hug each.
Ever since Yang Baiyi talked about the college entrance examination, He Yingying, although married, has never had children, so she has always loved Lele very much.
"Goodbye, Auntie, goodbye, Uncle Dong Yiming, I will listen to my parents."
Lele's eyes were slightly red and she waved her little hands vigorously.
Last time, he said goodbye to his godfather, godmother and aunt, and this time he said goodbye to Aunt He, and the little guy felt a little sad.
He is still too young to know that a person's life is a constant separation and reunion.
Of course, some separations can lead to reunion, but some separations last a lifetime.
At nine o'clock in the evening, Fan Jian and Fan Jin were sent off. They were two people with the same surname and both applied for a university in Zhongyuan Province. They wanted to be closer to Luoshui City and would be assigned to work in Luoshui City after graduation.
At 9:30 in the evening, the train to Suzhou will start checking tickets.
"Comrades, we have to go first. I hope everyone can seize this rare opportunity and become a great person.
I hope that one day I can see your names in the newspapers and hear your stories on the radio."
Han Fei, the leader of the educated youth team, is really competent. Before checking the tickets, he did not forget to give everyone chicken soup and encourage them.
"Okay, Captain Han, let's meet at a higher level."
"When we meet again, I hope we can both achieve something great."
"Captain Han, take good care of my sister-in-law and Lele in the car. Don't forget to contact them after you've settled in."
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Amidst everyone's farewell gazes, Han Fei and his family of three dragged their luggage through the ticket gate and boarded the train to Suzhou.
Although Hailin County is the starting station, it is a small county and not home to many people traveling far away. A letter of introduction can stop most people.
There were very few people in the carriage. Apart from Han Fei's family of three, there were less than ten other passengers.
The empty hard seats in the row are just right for passengers to lie down and sleep.
"Xiaoxue, you and Lele lie down and go to sleep. I'll be watching over you here."
Only Han Fei and his family of three were sitting on the six seats facing each other.
"Okay, I'll take a nap. When I wake up, it's your turn to sleep."
Li Xue did not refuse. They had been a couple for many years. No matter whether they were living in hardship or wealth, Han Fei's love for Li Xue had never changed.
Li Xue slept on a bench by herself, and Lele lay on the bench. Han Fei put his son's head on his thigh so that his son could sleep more comfortably. Han Fei could also keep an eye on his son to prevent him from turning over and falling.
The train sped through the dark night, heading towards the interior. Han Fei held his son in one hand and stared at his wife opposite him.
This time they went to Suzhou and entrusted their son to Yang Baiyi, so the couple could focus on his college studies.
After graduation, I will be assigned a good job. I can go back to my hometown to work so that I can be filial to my parents, or stay in Sucheng so that I can be closer to Baiyi and repay Yang Baiyi's kindness as much as possible.
Imagining his future life, Han Fei couldn't help but smile. He had never felt so satisfied in his heart.
After dawn, the people sleeping in the carriage woke up one after another. The sounds of passengers walking back and forth and talking woke Li Xue from her sleep.
"Why didn't you wake me up? Didn't you sleep all night?"
Li Xue stood up from the bench and stretched her sore body.
"It's okay, I'm not sleepy."
Han Fei's eyes were a little red and his face looked a little haggard. He hadn't slept for just one night, and there was already blue stubble on his chin.
"You said you weren't sleepy, but your eyes are bloodshot. I'll take Lele to wash up and eat something. You can rest quickly."
Li Xue helped Lele put on his shoes, took him to the bathroom first, got some water from the bathroom, wet a towel and wiped his face briefly.
"Take Lele and look after the luggage. I'll go to the dining car to get some food."
After Li Xue and Lele returned to their seats, Han Fei went to the dining car with the steamed buns made with two-grain flour.
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