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After returning from the Provincial Capital, it was time to go back to school and fill out the college applications. Unlike now, when scores are released before applying, back then we had to estimate our results and apply blindly.
Knowing full well that her performance wasn't great, Hu Ruoyun still clung to a sliver of hope and applied to the Chinese Department of Jiangbei University for a major in Han Language and Literature (Associate Degree). Mao Jie applied to the College of Commerce at Jiangcheng University for a major in Economic Management.
Throughout the three years of high school, although the final results were yet to be revealed, they already had a sense of what to expect. It felt like planting a seed, knowing it wouldn’t bear fruit, yet still feeling heartbroken when harvest season arrived.
High school was over, marking the official end of one phase of life. But what would the new life be like? Hu Ruoyun felt an unprecedented sense of confusion and loss.
Tong Caiying had been working as a waitress at Xiang Manyuan Beer Duck in Gaoqiao Town after the college entrance examination. She was hardworking, unafraid of dirt or fatigue, and had a keen eye for tasks. Her kind-hearted boss, upon learning about her situation, raised her monthly salary to 150 yuan.
She applied for the Mathematics program at Jinan Normal University (targeted enrollment, with plans to teach in primary and secondary schools after graduation).
The classmates organized a farewell party at the Beer Duck where Tong Caiying worked, splitting the costs among themselves. Beer flowed in crates, and many male classmates drank too much while several female classmates ended up in tears.
For many students, this might be the final chapter of their academic lives! Due to coming from different towns, it would be difficult for many of them to meet again in the future.
Suddenly, someone started singing "Classmate You," written by Gao Xiaosong and sung by Lao Lang:
Will you remember the diary you wrote yesterday?
Will you still think of the you who used to cry so much?
The teachers can no longer remember or guess who you were.
I only remembered you when I accidentally flipped through old photos.
Who married the sentimental you? Who read your diary?
Who tied up your long hair? Who made your wedding dress?
You used to carefully ask me for half an eraser.
You once casually mentioned how much you liked being with me.
Back then, the sky was always blue and time passed too slowly.
You always said graduation was far away; in the blink of an eye, we went our separate ways.
Who encountered the sentimental you? Who comforted the crying you?
Who read my letter to you? Who let it drift away in the wind?
The days of yore have all faded; I will also have my own him.
I will show him photos and tell him about Classmate You.
Who married the sentimental you? Who comforted the crying you?
Who tied up your long hair? Who made your wedding dress?
…
The voices of both men and women intertwined in the air. Teacher Wang was surrounded by students, drinking cup after cup. Finally, the class leader, Zheng Heng, presented a graduation album to Teacher Wang on behalf of the entire class. In this album, each student had signed their name and expressed their gratitude to the teacher, along with their home addresses. They all agreed to reunite at Annan Eight Middle School in ten years.
Vice County Head Mao's delegation from Jiang City received full recognition from County Committee Secretary Li Gaoqiang and County Mayor Jiang Ruming. Regardless of the final outcome, the fact that the Vice Governor arranged a separate meal and listened to their work report indicated that they had gained the leaders' approval.
Upon returning to Xipo Store Township, Liu Tiechui immediately convened a meeting with the villagers to share his experiences and insights from the Jiangcheng trip. He urged everyone to patiently await a response from provincial leaders regarding the issues they had raised. He said, "Cadre Zhang and County Chief Mao took me to meet Vice Governor Wang from the Province. The provincial leaders listened carefully to our situation and assured us they would take it seriously..."
For some time now, Mao Weiguo's secretary, Zhang Qiang, had been performing excellently and was officially transferred from the Annan County Education Committee to the County Government Office, resolving his Deputy Position level. His father-in-law, who had previously viewed him as an adversary, finally recognized that he was indeed a gem in disguise and became more proactive in mending their relationship.
We have every reason to believe that with Zhang Qiang's age, work ability, and attitude, his future prospects are likely far beyond this point. By the way, Director Kuai Jianghao of the Annan County Education Committee was relieved of his original position and transferred at the same level to become the head of the County Cultural Bureau.
The reasons behind this change are widely debated. Some say it was due to several key high schools in Annan County charging enrollment fees for school selection, for which Director Kuai bore leadership responsibility. Others claim it was due to personal favoritism in his work that intentionally suppressed younger individuals... This has also been linked to the downfall of the former Director of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.
After completing her college applications, Mao Na returned home. Upon hearing that Hu Ruoyun was feeling down, she immediately took a bus to Laogu Township's Hu Family Village under the pretext of "inspecting new houses" to provide emotional support for Hu Ruoyun. Hu Ruoyun took her to visit her grandmother's house for a long-awaited reunion and then showed her around the newly rebuilt Jade Emperor Pavilion for half a day. That evening, she decided not to return home and instead called her family from the village office to report her safety, causing great displeasure for Zhang Xiuzhen.
That night, Mao Na stayed in Xiao Feng's room, feeling anxious about returning home the next day. She knew she would face her mother's scolding and have to endure discussions about her future with Hu Ruoyun amidst uncertainties about their paths ahead. But what could she do?
When the college entrance examination results were released, Hu Ruoyun barely passed the vocational college admission line. However, anyone who has taken this exam knows that there is a significant difference between admission lines and acceptance lines. If there had been a one-in-ten-thousand chance before, now it felt like everything was settled.
The woman from Woodzi learned about Hu Ruoyun's poor exam results and made a special visit to express her "concern": "Our Ming Liang scored two points higher than you, and he wasn't admitted either; you definitely have no chance... Isn't your boyfriend just a temporary worker? Can you two still be together in the future?"
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