The granddaughter-in-law of the Ji family was admitted to Beijing University and became the first college student in this courtyard. For this reason, the old house of the Ji family was bustling for a whole day until the sun set on the horizon and the neighbors returned home one after another.
The news about Yi Xiaoqiu getting admitted to university was a hot topic in the alley until the Chinese New Year.
She did receive the notice smoothly, but she was somewhat worried about Shen Ruofei and the others. A week after she received the notice, she called the Seventh Company.
At this time, Beidahuang was in hibernation, and when we called, someone on the other end answered the phone quickly.
"Hello, is this Xiaoqiu?"
On the phone, Shen Ruofei's somewhat familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from the receiver.
The reason for their familiarity was that Yi Xiaoqiu had lived in the same courtyard with her for several years and had become good friends, so naturally, they were extremely familiar with each other.
The reason for the unfamiliarity was that everyone's voice had been processed over the phone, changing somewhat, but Yi Xiaoqiu could still hear a hint of familiarity in it.
Yi Xiaoqiu recalled the days when she was in the Seventh Company and said, "Ruofei, it's me. I received the admission letter from Peking University last week. Has yours arrived?"
Yi Xiaoqiu did not ask them how they did in the exam or whether they were confident of passing.
The educated youth pointed out that since you have started reviewing so early, your chances of passing the exam are very high.
Besides, the exam is over, so it’s pointless for her to ask how she did now. It would be better for her to ask directly whether she has received the admission letter.
Shen Ruofei's voice came from the receiver, "Xiao Qiu, it's not that early here. It will probably take about a week to half a month."
Shen Ruofei was not exaggerating.
At that time, even the transportation of horses and letters was slow, let alone to a remote place like the Great Northern Wilderness.
Normally a letter takes seven days to arrive, but it will take a few days longer there. How many days depends on the weather.
Yi Xiaoqiu suddenly thought of Guo Xiaochuan and his sister and asked, "Did Guo Xiaochuan tell me how he did in the exam?"
Shen Ruofei just shook her head on the phone, and then she realized that Yi Xiaoqiu couldn't see it, so she quickly replied: "He didn't tell us how he did in the exam, but I remember that he looked quite relaxed after coming out of the exam room."
When Yi Xiaoqiu heard this, he knew it was a sure thing.
"Please tell Xiaochuan that when he comes to college, remember to bring his sister with him. I'll make arrangements for them here."
This was what Yi Xiaoqiu had thought of from the very beginning.
She was worried about leaving Xiaocao, a girl, to stay in the Great Northern Wilderness with a stepmother who had ill intentions.
"Okay, no problem!" Shen Ruofei agreed readily.
A week after the first call, the two received another call.
From the phone, Yi Xiaoqiu learned that Shen Ruofei and the others had received their admission letters one after another, and even Guo Xiaochuan had successfully received his letter. Yi Xiaoqiu, who had been feeling a little disappointed because Yi Dongting didn't get into university, suddenly became happy.
Before this, Yi Xiaoqiu called her parents' home to ask about Yi Dongting's exam results. Unfortunately, Yi Dongting did not get into university and did not even have enough credits for a junior college.
"Sister, I've been prepared for this ending. I'm not like you. You had good grades when you were in school, and you haven't put down your books all these years since you graduated. I spent a few years in school and didn't learn anything. Although you forced me to study for a few months later, I know what I'm doing well."
Yi Xiaoqiu was naturally unwilling to end up like this.
"Dong Ting, why don't you go back home and repeat your studies? Even if you repeat a year, you'll definitely be able to go to school."
Yi Dongting is smart. As long as he wants to and is given some time, he will be able to get into a school.
Yi Dongting wanted to say that he didn't want to go to school and wanted to go out to work, but his mother, who was sitting next to the phone, slapped him on the back of the head.
"Why waste time talking? Listen to your sister!" Yi's mother knew what her youngest son wanted to say as soon as she saw his expression.
As for her only daughter who is a college student, she now believes whatever her daughter says.
A few days ago, the news came back that my daughter had been admitted to university. I couldn’t tell you how envious the neighbors were.
The last time my daughter called to share the good news, she also specifically told her and her father to go to Beijing after the Chinese New Year.
The person next to the phone heard this and looked at her with envy.
"Then I'll listen to you, sister." Yi Dongting had no choice but to agree. Although he seemed reluctant on the surface, he couldn't help but have a hint of expectation in his heart.
Ever since my sister got into college, and he took the same exam but got nothing, the comparison between the two makes any man want to earn some respect.
Yi Ma agreed to come after the New Year, and Shen Ruofei and the others also arrived in Beijing not long after.
They would need to find a place to get together from time to time, but there was a security guard at the Ji family's old house, and they had to register to enter and exit, which was not very convenient. So she decided to renovate the yard she bought.
However, Yi Xiaoqiu was a little confused at this time. Should he ask someone to help with the decoration, or let the housekeeper do it secretly?
Hiring someone is not only troublesome but also takes a long time. Hiring a housekeeper shortens the work period but may also raise the risk of arousing suspicion.
Yi Xiaoqiu hesitated for a few days and finally decided to hire a housekeeper.
That small courtyard can be renovated in just one night with the help of a housekeeper, but if you hire someone else, it will take at least three to six months.
When she was pregnant last year, she smuggled a lot of vegetables out of that yard. After the child was born, she was busy with the child's review and stopped the vegetable speculation business. She was idle for half a year and then told others that she asked her fellow villagers to do the vegetable trading.
As for other people's suspicions, no matter how hard they tried, they could not imagine that her yard had been decorated overnight.
After Yi Xiaoqiu made his decision, he stopped worrying about it. He went to the courtyard that day, closed the door, and asked the housekeeper to estimate the materials needed.
The housekeeper came out of the farm and scanned every room inside and out. He asked, "Master, do you want to restore it to its original style, or do you want a modern renovation?"
Of course Yi Xiaoqiu chose to renovate it according to the original style. This house has to be shown to the public, and if it is decorated in a modern style, wouldn't it be exposed?
As for the modern style, it is naturally the decoration style of the 21st century. As for the decoration style of the 1970s and 1980s, it is better not to install it!
Yi Xiaoqiu didn't have to think twice and chose to repair and restore it. At least the things left by our ancestors can stand the test of time.
However, on this basis, some modern living facilities must be added.
For example, the toilet in the bathroom, the gas stove in the kitchen, the wooden floor, etc...
This thing has been put into use by some people now, but due to its high price, not many people use it.
Yi Xiaoqiu chose a decoration style and went around the rooms with the housekeeper.
"Butler, the gold coins on the farm are at your disposal. When decorating, try not to use things that are out of date, such as..."
Before she could finish her words, she tripped over a brick. If the dead housekeeper hadn't caught her quickly, she would have fallen flat on her face!
She held onto the butler's chest, but before she could stand firm, the door was pushed open and a cold voice reached her ears.
"What are you doing?"
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