boyutpedia Chapter 206 Race against time
Chapter 206 Race against time
She considered asking Tian Meihua for help, but the old scores between them had long been settled. Although they were still in contact and seemed close on the surface, they actually kept a certain distance from each other.
Asking Tian Meihua to squeeze out a place for Dahua in an already overcrowded position is undoubtedly an excessive request!
In the end, Dahua stayed in the production team, worked with her parents, and accumulated meager work points.
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October 1987, this month is destined to be remembered by countless students with dreams!
On October 12, the country officially announced the restoration of the college entrance examination system, which was like a spring thunder that awakened dormant hope.
On October 21, major media outlets across the country reported this exciting news on their headlines, and the good news spread quickly to every corner like a spring breeze.
When this exciting news came over the radio in Xiaoxi Village, Xu Xiufang could clearly hear the cheers coming from outside even though she was at home. The joy from the bottom of her heart seemed to pass through the air and hit people's hearts.
When I walked out of the door, I saw many people rushing back from the fields. They wanted to seize this rare opportunity, reviewing every minute, and prepare to meet the challenge of the college entrance examination!
Looking at the bright smiles on their faces, Xu Xiufang was also infected by the joy.
However, there was a discordant conversation on the side:
"Wife, the college entrance examination has been resumed. I'm sure many people will go to the county to buy review materials. We have to hurry up. If we're late, they will be snatched up by others."
"I'll go right away! You have difficulty walking, so take good care of the children at home."
"Then be careful on the road!"
"Don't worry, I will do it!"
Xu Xiufang looked carefully and found that it was Zhou Qifeng and Gu Tingting.
She seldom met them in the past two years. On the one hand, it was because she went out less often. On the other hand, she heard that the couple had almost become invisible in the village, trying to avoid attracting attention. Except for participating in collective labor, they stayed at home most of the time, as if they were silently weaving a peaceful life of their own.
Looking at their clothes that had almost lost their original color due to wear and tear over time, and their extremely thin bodies that had been caused by long-term malnutrition, Xu Xiufang couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart.
During these two years, their lives have obviously not been smooth, and it can even be said that they are struggling. They are silently fighting against the hardships of life every day.
Gu Tingting was carrying an old cloth bag on her shoulder, which might contain books and review materials that she regarded as treasures. She exchanged a few brief words with Zhou Qifeng, seemingly instructing him on something.
When her eyes inadvertently met Xu Xiufang's, a barely perceptible hesitation flashed across her eyes. Then, as if she had made up her mind, she quickened her pace and ran firmly towards the direction of the county town.
At this moment, the college entrance examination, the only way to change their destiny and lead them to escape from the barren land of Xiaoxi Village, is more important than anything else!
Zhou Qifeng stood in front of the mottled threshold, looking at Gu Tingting's gradually receding back. His eyes were deep and complex, as if carrying too many unspeakable emotions.
When his eyes briefly met Xu Xiufang's, the depth in his expression quickly turned into a hint of evasion. Then, he led his lame son and slowly walked into the house, leaving behind a series of heavy footsteps.
Xu Xiufang didn't say much, just sighed softly, turned around and started on her way home.
Today, no matter whether it is the team, unit or factory, almost everyone has temporarily put down their work because of the approaching college entrance examination, and people's minds have already flown to the bookstores in the county.
The bookstore was crowded with people, like an ocean of knowledge. Even the usually inconspicuous scrap collection station became a treasure trove for people to search for review materials.
Xu Xiufang did not join this race against time, she already had a plan in mind.
Relying on her memories of her previous life, she had already instructed Xie Yi to obtain two sets of precious review materials through the transport team, and as soon as the news of the restart of the college entrance examination came, she would immediately send them to her elder sister-in-law and younger brother who were preparing for the exam with all their strength.
As for herself, although she had already started reviewing and had the experience of her previous life, she was not in a hurry. However, when she saw the hard work of the educated young people around her who were also eager to change their destiny, her heart could not help but be infected by their enthusiasm.
After returning home and settling the lively and lovely Xiaoyun to play alone, she plunged into the ocean of review, vowing to leave no regrets at this turning point in her life.
It happened to be a Friday, and considering the long journey home for the children in the mountainous area, the county junior high school deliberately arranged only two classes in the afternoon and ended school early so that the children could have more time to prepare for the upcoming weekend.
"mom!"
Erbao's familiar and energetic voice came from outside the door. His laughter always arrives before others. His cheerful personality makes people wonder, who did he inherit it from?
"I'm home?"
Xu Xiufang's voice came through the door with a somewhat casual response.
"Yup!"
Erbao's answer was concise and energetic.
"The door is open, come in."
It seemed that Xu Xiufang's mind was still immersed in the world of reviewing, and her answer was somewhat careless.
With a slight creaking sound, the door was slowly pushed open, and a fresh and free air rushed in.
"Hehe~" As soon as Xiaoyun saw her elder and second brothers, she immediately ran towards them happily with her short legs, with an innocent smile on her face.
Erbao's eyes lit up when he saw this, and he quickly squatted down, opened his arms, and called out gently: "Xiaoyun, come here, second brother, let second brother hug you."
Xiaoyun ran towards him with a smile on her face, and Erbao's smile grew even wider. However, just when he was about to hug his little sister, he missed.
Erbao glanced sideways and saw Xiaoyun already in the slightly coquettish but warm embrace of his eldest brother. His eldest brother also thoughtfully handed Xiaoyun a candy. Xiaoyun happily showed her row of white little teeth, and her giggles were as sweet as silver bells.
Erbao was stunned for a moment, and could only hum helplessly twice, then turned to ask his mother: "Isn't my little brother finished school yet?"
Xu Xiufang couldn't help but smile when she heard that. It was only at this time that Erbao would seriously call Xiaobao "brother".
"Not yet. I don't know where that kid has gone again!"
There was a hint of doting reproach in Xu Xiufang's tone.
"He just plays all day long. I never saw him so serious when he was studying," Erbao began to criticize Xiaobao. "If his grades drop in the final exam, I will teach him a lesson...hiss!"
Before he finished speaking, Erbao suddenly felt a pain. He raised his head abruptly and asked his elder brother in dissatisfaction: "Why did you hit me?"
Dabao snorted with disdain: "Based on your grades, you still have the nerve to say you want to teach Xiaobao a lesson?"
Erbao was speechless, muttering to himself: "My elder brother can teach me a lesson, why can't I teach my younger brother a lesson? Isn't it natural for an elder brother to discipline his younger brother?"