Chapter 483: The top scorer in the college entrance examination, parents’ work
Shamao Alley is lively in the early morning, and it is even more lively today. Strangers come and go in Shamao Alley, and among them there are many reporters carrying cameras.
An aunt who had just been interviewed by a reporter started chatting with the neighbors passing by.
"The old Zhou family has really become famous this time. If our son is half as good as their boy, then I will really die with no regrets."
"Come on, this is the number one pick in the country. There are only two in a year. Anyone can do it?"
"It's really unexpected that a small place like our Shamao Lane can produce top scorers in the college entrance examination."
"That boy from the old Zhou family, I have long noticed that he is different. If a real literary star comes to earth, how can he be the same?"
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The reason why Shamao Alley is so lively today is because the college entrance examination results have come out. Shamao Alley has a national college entrance examination champion, so of course it will be lively. The day after the results came out, Shamao Alley became a sensation. In addition to visiting reporters, teachers and leaders from many schools, as well as leaders from the district and city came to visit.
The school, district and city all gave Zhou Chen awards, which totaled five thousand yuan.
In this era, what is the concept of five thousand yuan? Many people work for several years and do not eat or drink to earn this money.
Zhou Chen's family of three finally managed to cope with the visiting people. Zhou Chen didn't care, but Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang were crazy with excitement.
As parents, the biggest wish is for their children to become successful. Now that Zhou Chen is so outstanding, they are naturally very happy.
"Lao Zhou, Xiao Chen has won face for us, we must organize a good reception for this banquet."
In this world, few people can escape from Vanity Fair. Although Han Huifang is just an ordinary housewife, she is also good-looking.
Now that my son has become the top scorer in the college entrance examination, such a big event naturally requires a big deal, and I can't wait to let all my relatives and friends know the good news.
"No problem, I'll start organizing it now, and then I'll choose a good day to organize a big event."
Zhou Jianguo naturally had no objection.
Zhou Chen understands his parents' thoughts very well. If his child has a promising future, of course he should celebrate it. If it were him, he would definitely do the same.
After discussing the banquet for college entrance, Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang began to care about Zhou Chen's choice of school.
"Xiaochen, have you decided which university to go to? Beijing University or Beijing University?"
In their view, since their son is the top scorer in the college entrance examination, choosing this university is not random. Even if it is the best university in the country, there will definitely be no problem.
Faced with the problem of his parents, Zhou Chen said: "Dad, Mom, I don't want to go to these two universities, nor do I want to leave Jinling or you."
Zhou Jianguo thought thoughtfully: "So you want to go to Jinling University? That's okay. Although Jinling University is not as good as the two universities in the capital, it is also one of the best universities. It is also close to home. You can come back anytime you want."
Han Huifang also nodded in agreement. Although she wanted her son to go to the best university and receive the best education, deep down in her heart, she still wanted her son to stay with her.
A mother who has lost a child naturally wants her child by her side the most.
"No, I'm going to Jinling Medical College."
"Medical school?"
Zhou Chen's answer made Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang look shocked. They could accept it from Jinling University, but they really couldn't accept it from Jinling Medical College.
"Xiaochen, why do you want to go to medical school? This school is much worse than Jinling University."
"Dad, Mom, I want to study medicine."
Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang looked at each other, and then Zhou Jianguo said: "Xiao Chen, even if you want to study medicine, there is no need to go to Jinling Medical College. You can go to the medical school in the capital. The conditions there should be better."
Zhou Chen: "Mom and Dad, I don't want to go to the capital, I just want to stay with you in Jinling. Although the medical school in the capital is better, I believe that my learning ability, even in Jinling, will never be worse than in the capital.
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In a world where the spring breeze is not as good as yours, he has studied in the best medical school in the country, and there is no need to go there again.
"Can……"
"Dad, I have made my decision. Just believe me. I will never let you down."
Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang hesitated for a while, but finally agreed to Zhou Chen's choice. Their son was willing to stay in Jinling to accompany them. What else could they say.
Zhou Chen finally got his wish and applied for Jinling Medical College.
When the news came out, it caused quite a stir in Jinling. The top scorer in the college entrance examination did not choose the best university in the country. Instead, he chose Jinling Medical College. This was something no one expected.
Even the leaders of Jinling Medical College were dumbfounded after learning the news.
Although they feel that their school is very good, they also know that there is still a big gap between their school and the top universities in the country.
As a result, Zhou Chen, the top scorer in the college entrance examination, chose their medical school instead of going to Beijing University or Beijing University. He was shocked and overjoyed at the same time.
Because Zhou Chen's choice was undoubtedly a very loud advertisement for their medical school.
In addition, Zhou Chen's ability to become the top scorer in the college entrance examination shows that he is very smart. Such outstanding talents are naturally wanted by all schools.
But after all, he was just the top scorer in the college entrance examination. After a lot of uproar and commotion, he was quickly forgotten by people, and TV stations and newspapers stopped reporting on it.
On the same city wall, Zhou Chen, Qiao Yicheng and Qi Weimin gathered together again.
"I heard you say last year that you wanted to study medicine, but I didn't expect you to actually study medicine. But why didn't you choose a medical school in the capital and insist on choosing a medical school in Jinling?"
Qi Weimin was only surprised that Zhou Chen became the top scorer in the college entrance examination, because he knew that Zhou Chen had this ability.
It’s just that he couldn’t understand Zhou Chen’s application for Jinling Medical College. He felt that with Zhou Chen’s grades, he could get into a better one, and even if he worked hard, he would have the opportunity to study abroad. Why did he choose Jinling Medical College, which was not a top school?
hospital.
Instead, Qiao Yicheng said: "Zhou Chen, you don't want to be too far away from home, right?"
"There is a reason for this." Zhou Chen nodded.
Qi Weimin said: "I know what you mean, but I still feel that your choice is not the best, but it's okay. We all stay in the province, and it will be very convenient if we want to get together in the future."
"That's right."
Zhou Chen asked them: "You two have gone to college for one year, what do you think?"
Qi Weimin said: "I feel pretty good. It's much more comfortable than going to high school. I also have more time. I can go home and visit often."
Qiao Yicheng: "I feel pretty good too. Moreover, our normal school does not require tuition fees, and sometimes we can also work-study. It is much more fulfilling than in high school."
The reason why he went to Normal University in the first place was because there was no tuition fee at Normal University, and he could also work part-time jobs after going to university, which made him much more comfortable and relaxed than before when he was at home waiting for money from his father.
"By the way, Zhou Chen, I heard that you gave Sanli your junior high school notes. Sanli's academic performance has improved a lot in the past year. It shouldn't be a problem to get into high school."
Zhou Chen said: "I heard Sanli say before that your father doesn't want her to go to high school. He wants her to study technology and go to a technical school?"
Qiao Yicheng snorted coldly: "He was reluctant to pay the tuition and wanted Sanli to work early."
Zhou Chen said tentatively: "If your father doesn't want to pay for the tuition, I can help. No matter it is work or other things in the future, academic qualifications are really important. Once you go to high school, you will have the opportunity to be admitted to university. And if you go to a technical school
, I will be a worker from now on; I am not saying that workers are not good, but in the future, many jobs may be better than workers."
Today's workers naturally have a guaranteed job, but he knows that this situation will not last long.
Qiao Yicheng and Qi Weimin both went to college for one year. They were exposed to society and both understood what Zhou Chen meant.
Qiao Yicheng said: "Thank you, Zhou Chen, but Sanli is my sister, I will try my best to help her."
Qi Weimin teased Zhou Chen: "I say Zhou Chen, you are so considerate of Sanli, do you have any thoughts about her?"
Qiao Yicheng glared at Qi Weimin fiercely and cursed: "Qi Weimin, shut up, Sanli is still young."
Indeed, Qiao Sanli was only thirteen years old. In his eyes, she was just a child.
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"Sanli, these are the high school notes I prepared for you. You should study them carefully."
Zhou Chen gave a package of books to Qiao Sanli.
Qiao Sanli was admitted to high school. Although her father did not want her to go to high school, she had the support of her elder brother Qiao Yicheng, and she finally went to high school as she wished.
But Qiao Zuwang has spoken. He will only provide living expenses, other tuition fees, book fees, etc., and let the brothers and sisters find their own solutions. He will not pay a penny.
Qiao Sanli happily took the schoolbag. She was already over fifteen years old and a big girl. If another boy was so nice to her, she would definitely be repelled, but she would not refuse Zhou Chen's kindness.
Ever since Zhou Chen rescued her, she had a different feeling for Zhou Chen in her heart. Even after several years, this feeling has not faded, but has become deeper.
This was also the reason why she never rejected Zhou Chen's kindness to her, but she buried this emotion in her heart and did not dare to express it easily.
Because Zhou Chen is so outstanding, and she is just an ordinary girl, and her family is still a mess, she feels that she is not worthy of Zhou Chen.
"Are your tuition fees and living expenses sufficient? If not, I have them here, so just treat them as if I lent them to you."
Zhou Chen took out a few hundred dollars from his body and wanted to hand it to Sanli.
When Qiao Sanli saw Zhou Chen giving her money, she quickly pushed it back: "Brother Zhou Chen, I have money. My eldest brother gave it to me."
As she spoke, she took out a handful of broken banknotes from her pants pocket.
"Xiaochen."
Suddenly a voice sounded, Zhou Chen and Qiao Sanli turned their heads and saw Zhou Jianguo sitting on the bicycle, looking at them strangely.
Zhou Chen didn't react at all, but Qiao Sanli's face turned red and she quickly whispered to Zhou Chen.
"Brother Zhou Chen, I'm going back first."
He was about to run away, but realized it was rude, so he turned around and shouted to Zhou Jianguo: "Hello, uncle."
Seeing Qiao Sanli escaping in a hurry, Zhou Chen walked towards his father.
"Dad, did you get off work so early?"
Zhou Jianguo sighed: "The factory has not been very efficient recently and is relatively idle. Is that girl just now the Qiao Sanli you mentioned? I see you have looked for her several times. Do you like her?"
Zhou Chen said helplessly: "Dad, do you think it's appropriate to discuss this here?"
Zhou Jianguo glanced at the people coming and going, "Okay, let's talk about it when we get back."
When she got home, Han Huifang had already prepared the meal.
"You're back, wash your hands and eat."
A family of three was sitting at the table eating, and Han Huifang said worriedly: "Lao Zhou, how is the factory doing now?"
"well."
Speaking of this, Zhou Jianguo couldn't help but sigh, "The efficiency of the factory is getting worse and worse. The leaders are also thinking of ways, but I guess there is no good way. I heard from the deputy director that someone seems to want to
Purchase our factory.”
"Acquisition?"
Han Huifang was shocked: "We are a state-owned enterprise now. If we are acquired, won't we become a private enterprise? Then can our jobs be kept? There are also seniority pensions and so on. We are only a few years away from retirement.
, nothing can happen at this time."
The couple have worked in the textile factory for many years. Han Huifang will be fifty years old soon and will be able to retire soon. If the factory suddenly disappears, her retirement will definitely be affected.
"There is nothing we can do about it. We are just small workers and we cannot live at all. We have made trouble many times, but what's the use?"
Although workers still dominate now and no one dares to lay off workers easily, if this continues, the factory will be destroyed soon.
"Dad, tell me what's going on in your textile factory, and I'll give you some advice."
Zhou Chen was more concerned about his parents' jobs. He knew that his parents had worked in textile factories all their lives, but they couldn't even keep their jobs when they were about to die.
Han Huifang said: "Yes, my son is so smart, let him give us some advice."
Thanks to Zhou Chen's consistently excellent performance, Han Huifang believed in her son. She felt that her son was so smart that even though he had never worked before, he definitely knew more than them.
Zhou Jianguo didn't refuse and started talking to Zhou Chen about the textile factory.
In fact, the problem is very simple. The efficiency of the textile factory is getting worse and worse, but the number of workers has not decreased. Gradually, it can no longer persist. It has been several months since wages were paid.
Zhou Chen listened very carefully. Although Zhou Jianguo's words were not very detailed, with his many years of business experience, he still found the key to the problem at once.
After all, it is still a problem with the textile factory itself. In the past, as a state-owned enterprise, supported by the state, it was naturally an iron rice bowl and a high priority.
However, as society develops, textile factories are unwilling to make progress or change. Their competitiveness is slowly declining, orders are getting fewer and fewer, and naturally profits are getting smaller and smaller.
All in all, it is unable to make ends meet and cannot even pay workers’ wages. How can this factory continue to do so?
After finishing speaking, Zhou Jianguo took the initiative to comfort his son: "Xiao Chen, don't worry, the factory won't be closed down for a while. Your mother and I are also middle-level cadres after all. Even if we lay off people, they won't be able to lay off our heads, so don't
Worried."
Zhou Chen thought for a while and then asked: "Dad, I think it's not a problem to work in the factory all the time. Have you ever thought about doing something on your own?"
Zhou Jianguo was stunned and asked: "You mean to let us go to the sea? No, no, your mother and I are registered workers, how can we go to the sea? Absolutely not."
Han Huifang also agreed: "Your dad is right. This kind of thing is absolutely impossible. People will laugh at you. Who would leave a good worker to do business?"
Zhou Chen smiled bitterly. He also knew that this was due to the times. In the 1980s, going overseas to do business was not a compliment. It could be said that few people would choose to go overseas to do business instead of doing their jobs as workers.
However, he did not ask his parents to start from scratch, but had other purposes.
"Dad, Mom, you have misunderstood. What I mean is, have you ever thought about taking over the textile factory?"
"ah?"
Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang were instantly stunned.