The dust storms in Beijing are so severe in the spring that Su Qingmeng has to wear a mask whenever she goes out, otherwise her mouth and nose will be covered in dust if she stays outdoors for too long. Hopefully, the 1990s will arrive soon, so there will be less land for high-rise buildings and green space, and the dust will disappear.
On May 11, Guangming Daily published an article entitled "Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth," which negated the "two whatevers" policy and triggered a major discussion on the issue of the standard of truth.
The university students were very excited. The article was being discussed on campus, and the school newspaper published many student contributions. Many clubs held debates on the truth.
The slogans on campus have also been replaced. When Su Qingmeng walks on campus, the mark of wg will gradually disappear. Although the pain is still there, people will look forward.
When she returned to her dorm, her roommates were also discussing the topic. Su Qingmeng, inspired by the atmosphere, submitted an article to the newspaper, but not to the campus newspaper. Instead, she submitted it to the Capital Evening News. A few days later, she received a reply saying her article had been selected, and inside the envelope was 10 yuan.
He Rui saw it and asked, "Have you submitted your article?" Many people in their Chinese department did. But none of their dormmates had been selected yet. Su Qingmeng nodded. She submitted her article under her real name. Having her articles published frequently in newspapers was also beneficial for her, so she didn't use a pen name.
"Amazing! I didn't expect there's such a talented girl in our dorm." He Rui thought Su Qingmeng was too low-key. She didn't participate in club activities and spent her days studying in the library. "The royalties are quite good, 10 yuan!"
Su Qingmeng modestly said, "I'm lucky." After all, she has experienced the era of information explosion in later generations and has argued with her opponents on Weibo. She has good debating skills.
Huang Xi heard this from the side and was full of envy. Ten yuan was enough for her expenses for a month. She observed Su Qingmeng. Today she was wearing a striped shirt and a long skirt, which made her look beautiful and elegant. These were clothes that she could not afford.
Su Qingmeng usually had the best food, clothing and other necessities. She ate fruit every day, and used facial oil and shampoo that she had never seen before. Bai Yushuang had told her the price, which was more luxurious than she could imagine. She also had a handsome and considerate partner.
Huang Xi lowered her head and read the book seriously. She thought that when she graduated and got a job, she would be able to buy a lot of things and find a better partner.
There is still a month until the end of the semester, and Su Qingmeng started reviewing. She usually took notes very seriously in class. She reviewed her class notes and went to the library to look up books when she encountered knowledge points that could be expanded.
Seeing how hard she worked, Lin Xiuyao prepared a sumptuous dinner every day to provide his wife with nutrition.
Finally, the exam week arrived. Su Qingmeng answered the questions very seriously. She wanted to go directly to graduate school in the same university, so she took every exam seriously.
When the results came out, she placed third and received a 10 yuan scholarship. Lin Xiuyao was even better, coming in second. She hadn't changed her mind after traveling through time, and while Lin Xiuyao was smarter than her, she was still able to maintain her top grades through hard work, which she was quite satisfied with.
Summer vacation started in mid-July. They discussed returning home later. They would go back during the summer vacation this year and not for the New Year holiday, as it was too cold in the winter.
After the holiday, they rode their bikes around the city. With only a few days left before school started, and a busy schedule even afterward, they finally got to fully experience the cultural landscape of the 1978-year-old Beijing.
They visited famous attractions, including the Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and the Bell and Drum Tower. Su Qingmeng took numerous photos of distinctive buildings, hutong residents, work teams, and various shops. Each photo captured the mark of this era, something she could reminisce about in her old age.
They also went to various photo studios to get color photos taken. There were also photographers near famous tourist attractions, so they took any color photos they could find, enriching the collection of photos on their walls. They also sampled local delicacies. At that time, state-owned restaurants were full of hidden gems, each with its own specialty.
In the evening, under the big tree at the entrance of the alley, neighbors were enjoying the cool air with palm-leaf fans, and a few children were playing hopscotch next to them.
When the two of them came back by bike, Mrs. Zhou asked, "What are you busy with every day, leaving early and returning late?"
Su Qingmeng had become familiar with the neighbors recently, and she went over to sit and chat with them. "We've been busy with school, but now that we have some free time, let's go explore the capital!"
"Yes, this is the capital after all. You people coming from other places should take a good look around." An aunt said proudly. They are all local Beijingers.
"Then did you go..."
Several people recommended delicious food and scenic spots to her, and Su Qingmeng listened with a smile.
A few days later, they went to the place recommended by their neighbor. It was quite nice, with great food and scenery.
That day, Aunt Wu came to deliver a letter. "You weren't home when the postman came, so I took it for you."
Su Qingmeng: "Thank you, Aunt Wu." She took out a bottle of soda and handed it to her, "Have a drink."
Aunt Wu said, "Oh, Xiao Su, you are so polite." This was a precious thing. She took it but didn't drink it. She would take it back for her grandson later.
Su Qingmeng: "Aunt Wu, we are going back to our hometown in two days. Please take care of the house." Although they will definitely take away the valuables, there is no one at home, so I still have to ask the neighbors to keep an eye on it. The security now is not as good as it will be in the future.
Aunt Wu: "No problem, how long will it take you to be back?"
Su Qingmeng said, "About twenty days." They would stay until school started. They chatted for a while before Aunt Wu returned home with her soda.
Her little grandson said happily, "It's soda." Then he looked at Aunt Wu eagerly. Aunt Wu handed it to him and watched him drink the soda with joy. The eldest granddaughter swallowed her saliva beside him, feeling a little sad. "Why don't you buy one for the child? It won't be so tight for our family of three workers to support two children."
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