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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 guess our results and fill out the forms blindly.
Knowing full well that her performance wasn’t great, Hu Ruoyun still clung to a sliver of hope and applied for the "Han Language and Literature" program (associate degree) at Jiangbei University. Mao Jie applied for the "Economic Management" program at Jiangcheng University’s Business School.
Throughout three years of high school, although the final results were yet to be announced, deep down they already had their expectations. It was like planting a seed, knowing it wouldn’t bear fruit, yet feeling heartbroken when harvest time came.
High school was over; a chapter of life had officially closed. 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 since the college entrance examination. She was hardworking, unafraid of dirt or fatigue, and had a keen eye for work. When the kind-hearted owner learned about her situation, he raised her monthly salary to 150 yuan.
She applied for the "Mathematics" program at Jinan Normal University (targeted students who would teach in primary and secondary schools).
The classmates organized a gathering at the Beer Duck where Tong Caiying worked, splitting costs equally. 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 punctuation mark on their academic journey! Since they hailed from different towns, it would be hard for them to meet again in the future!
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 easily?
The teachers can no longer remember or guess who you were.
I only remembered you when I stumbled upon 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 borrow half an eraser from me.
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, yet in the blink of an eye, we went our separate ways.
Who met the sentimental you? Who comforted the crying you?
Who read my letter to you? Who let it fly away in the wind?
The days of yore have 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?
…
Male and female voices intertwined. 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 commemorative album, every student signed their name, expressed their gratitude to the teacher, and wrote down 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 Head Jiang Ruming. Regardless of the final outcome, the fact that the Vice Governor arranged a meal and listened to their work report indicated that they had gained the leaders' approval.
After returning, Liu Tiechui from Xipo Store Township immediately convened a meeting with the villagers to share his experiences and insights from the Jiangcheng trip, urging 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, has performed excellently and has officially been transferred from the Annan County Education Committee to the County Government Office, resolving his Deputy Position level. His father-in-law, who once viewed him with disdain, has finally recognized that this stone in his eyes is indeed a gem and is now more actively repairing their relationship.
We have every reason to believe that with Zhang Qiang's age, work ability, and attitude, he is unlikely to stop here in his career.
By the way, Director Kuai Jianghao of the Annan County Education Committee has been removed from his position and reassigned as the head of the County Cultural Bureau. The reasons behind this decision are widely debated; some say it is due to several key high schools in Annan County charging enrollment fees for transfers, for which Director Kuai bears leadership responsibility. Others suggest personal interests mixed into work or an intentional suppression of young people… linking it to the downfall of the former Director of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.
After completing her college applications, Mao Na heard Mao Jie mention 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 spent half a day at the newly rebuilt Jade Emperor Pavilion. That evening, she couldn't return home as planned and called her family from the village office to report her safety, saying she wouldn't be coming back that day, which greatly displeased Zhang Xiuzhen.
That night, Mao Na stayed at Xiao Feng's house, feeling quite anxious: when she returned home tomorrow, she would surely face her mother's scolding again and be confronted with discussions about her future with Hu Ruoyun amidst uncertainties. But what could she do?
The college entrance exam results were released; Hu Ruoyun barely passed the cutoff line for junior college applications. However, anyone who has taken the exam knows that there is a significant difference between the cutoff line and the admission line. If there had been even a one-in-ten-thousand chance before, now it was truly settled.
Woodzi Woman 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; he wasn’t admitted either. You definitely have no chance… Isn’t your boyfriend just a temporary worker? Can you still be together in the future?”
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