Chapter 581: College Entrance Examination Resumes, ‘Idiot’ Zheng Juan
It is very rare for guests to come to the house late at night.
Zhou Chen recognized two of them at just one glance. They turned out to be Xiao Guoqing's mother and Wu Qian. In addition, there were two other people, a boy and a girl.
"This is?"
Zhou Chen asked Zheng Juan, who shook her head.
"I don't know. Mom and Guangming took Ruirui and Yueyue out."
When Wu Qian and the other two saw Zhou Chen coming back, they all stood up. Wu Qian said hello first: "Bingkun, you are back."
Zhou Chen nodded, and then said to Xiao Guoqing's mother: "Auntie, Wu Qian, what are you doing?"
Wu Qian said nothing, but Xiao Guoqing's mother suddenly bowed to Zhou Chen.
"Bingkun, aunt came here today to ask for your help."
When Zhou Chen heard this, he immediately asked in confusion: "Did something happen during the National Day?"
Wu Qian said quickly: "It's okay on National Day."
"That?"
Wu Qian glanced at her mother-in-law and said nothing, but Zhou Chen also understood and looked at Xiao Guoqing's mother.
"Auntie, sit down. If you want anything, please sit down and say, Juan'er, go and pour tea for Auntie and the others."
Xiao's mother waved her hands quickly: "No, no, Bingkun, we have already drank."
Zhou Chen nodded, and then asked: "Auntie, if you have any questions, just tell me. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse."
He already had a guess in his mind that Xiao Guoqing probably didn't know about this, otherwise, the person who came was definitely not Xiao Guoqing's mother.
Mother Xiao asked cautiously: "Bingkun, I heard from Guoqing and Qian'er that you work in a publishing house, right?"
"right."
Xiao's mother showed a flattering smile on her face, and then said: "Bingkun, let me tell you straight, this is the National Day, his second sister and second brother-in-law, his second brother-in-law graduated from junior high school, is an educated man, you are in a publishing house
As a cadre, can you please find him a job in a publishing house?"
"Um?"
Zhou Chen suddenly showed an expression of astonishment, surprised that Xiao's mother actually made this request, but he quickly reacted and regained his calm expression.
"Auntie, I'm really sorry. If you had come here a few months ago, maybe I could have helped. But now, I am no longer the deputy editor, just an ordinary editor. I don't have this right at all. Even I
I may lose this job at any time, so I'm really sorry, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you with this."
When Xiao's mother and others heard this, they were all shocked. Wu Qian even asked impatiently: "Bingkun, what is going on? Aren't you a good deputy editor? How could this happen?
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Zhou Chen sighed helplessly: "Who can say for sure when it comes to work? Madam, I really can't help with this matter."
Xiao's mother and her daughter and son-in-law looked at each other, unable to hide their disappointment. They did not think that Zhou Chen would lie to them, because there was no need at all. This was something they would know with just a little inquiry.
Xiao Guoqing's second sister asked hesitantly: "Bingkun, you have worked in the publishing house for so many years, so you must know a lot of people. Can you please help introduce the leadership of the publishing house? Our family is really well-educated and talented.
Able to write articles.”
Zhou Chen was stunned for a moment, he had already said it very straightforwardly, why couldn't Xiao Guoqing's second sister understand?
Although he and Xiao Guoqing were childhood friends, they really had no impression of his sister. As for Xiao Guoqing's brother-in-law, he didn't know much about her at all.
Who can't write articles, but being able to write doesn't mean he can write well. It's not like he looks down on this person. How good an article can he write after graduating from junior high school?
What he just said didn't want to be too straightforward, as it would make everyone look bad, but it seems that Xiao Guoqing's second sister is not as discerning as Wu Qian.
"Second sister, it's because I don't have a good relationship with the leader that I have become a small editor now. If I go to the leader, there may be no hope at all."
The second sister Xiao Guoqing looked a little unhappy, and as for her man, he sat there without saying a word, which made Zhou Chen sneer in his heart.
This man, when I just saw him, he was all smiles;
Now that I learned that he was not a cadre and could not help me, his expression immediately turned cold. It was so realistic.
If it wasn't for Xiao Guoqing's sake, he would have kicked them away directly.
Wu Qian, who usually didn't have much discernment, was quite discerning at this time. She suddenly stood up.
"Mom, second sister, it's getting late. My dad and I are waiting for us to go back to get food during the National Day. Let's go back first."
She actually didn't want to come this time, because even if the matter was successful, she wouldn't get any benefits.
Moreover, she also knew very well the character of Xiao Guoqing, the second sister and brother-in-law. Before she came, she knew that this would not work.
Xiao's mother was a little embarrassed, but Xiao Guoqing's sister and brother-in-law were very straightforward. They stood up, said something and left.
After they all left, even Zheng Juan, who had a particularly good temper, couldn't help but said angrily: "Who are these people, Bingkun, don't be angry."
Zhou Chen laughed and said, "I'm not angry, I just find it funny."
It's really funny to encounter this kind of thing, but there are everyone in this world, so there's no need to make a fuss.
He quickly forgot about this, but the next day, Xiao Guoqing found him in person and apologized to him very ashamedly. No matter what Zhou Chen said, he still apologized, which made Zhou Chen even embarrassed in the end.
A month later, Zhou Chen drank with Xiao Guoqing and Sun Chaochao again. As they drank, Xiao Guoqing and Sun Chachao got a little carried away and began to vent.
"Kun'er, you don't know, what those people in Guangzidiao said about you now, even when we heard it, we were so angry that our teeth hurt. What kind of people are you?"
Sun Qianchao took a sip of wine and patted the table with a red face.
Although Zhou Chen and his family have moved away from Guangzi Film, there are still many topics about them, especially not long ago, when they learned that Zhou Chen's cadre was pulled down, and he suddenly became the seventh aunt of Guangzi Film.
Auntie’s gossip theme.
In the past, when Zhou Chen was doing well, he would naturally say all kinds of good things and praise him, but now that Zhou Chen has become worse, all kinds of unpleasant things would come out.
As Zhou Chen's childhood friends, Sun Qianchao and Xiao Guoqing, who had received help from Zhou Chen, were naturally extremely angry. At first, they helped Zhou Chen to say a few words to those people, but they soon discovered that it was useless.
People are still gossiping like that.
Zhou Chen smiled casually: "What do you care about those rumors? I don't rely on them to live my life."
Xiao Guoqing's face was full of guilt: "Kun'er, this matter is still my fault. If it weren't for my sister and the others, your matter wouldn't have spread so quickly."
Zhou Chen patted him on the shoulder and advised: "It's a long time ago. Why are you talking about it? This matter has nothing to do with you."
"I just feel unhappy and feel aggrieved for you." Xiao Guoqing said angrily.
Sun Qianchao said to Zhou Chen: "Kun'er, you know, the reason why this matter spread so quickly has a lot to do with Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao. Qiao Chunyan's mother said a lot, everything was
They program you."
Xiao Guoqing also said: "Now we all compare you with Qiao Chunyan in our editorial department. You used to be the deputy editor and a cadre, and Qiao Chunyan was just a pedicure worker; but now that you are here, Qiao Chunyan is like shit."
Fortunately, I became the deputy director of women’s films, and now I’m a celebrity in phototype films.”
Zhou Chen asked: "Has Qiao Chunyan been promoted?"
He had seen this in a TV series, so he was not surprised.
"Yes, their family is very proud now, and Cao Debao is even more dragged down. Those who don't know may think he has become a cadre."
Sun Qianchao's tone was very strange. He was unhappy, envious, and had a hint of regret.
Zhou Chen could understand what he was thinking. It was just that he didn't marry Qiao Chunyan in the first place, and ended up taking advantage of Cao Debao.
Who would have thought that a pedicurist in a bathhouse could rise to the top and become a women's director? It's really a bit fantasy.
Zhou Chen comforted her: "There is no need to envy others, and don't just see her current glory. Believe me, you will have the opportunity to be better than her in the future."
Xiao Guoqing and Sun Qianchao both smiled. Although they were not confident, they were also very hopeful.
"Then we can lend you some good advice."
Zhou Chen smiled. To be fair, these two people were good to him. As long as their minds remained unchanged in the future, he would definitely take care of them.
With his ability, as long as he takes a little care of Xiao Guoqing and Sun Qianchao, they will definitely live a better life than Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao.
In the autumn of 1976, Zheng Juan gave birth to Zhou Chen's second child. What made Zhou Chen a little disappointed was that the second child turned out to be a boy again, so they didn't make a good baby.
The second child, Zhou Chen, did not argue with Li Suhua, and the name was decided to be the name Zhou Zhigang left behind when he left, Zhou Cong.
When Zhou Zhigang left, he specially chose two names for his unborn grandson, one male and one female.
Zheng Juan gave birth to a boy, so the name she chose was naturally Zhou Cong.
Zheng Juan, who has her second child, is obviously even busier. She has three children at home. Fortunately, she has the help of Li Suhua and Zheng Guangming. Otherwise, she would be extremely busy by herself.
Time has entered 1977. This year, Zhou Chen lived a very stable life. Except for one more person in the family, everything was going on in an orderly manner.
A few months ago, Zhou Rong received a letter saying that Feng Huacheng had been released.
The reason why Feng Huacheng was released was also related to national policies.
In this new year, the country is quietly changing, and the changes are very big.
During this period, Hao Dongmei returned to Jichun, came to Zhou's house, visited Li Suhua, and brought gifts to the newborn Zhou Cong.
The reason why Hao Dongmei got the opportunity to come back was because her parents were rehabilitated and resumed their jobs. Now her father is a senior official in the province, basically a top leader, and her mother has also been reinstated.
With these parents as provincial officials, Hao Dongmei's life would naturally be much easier. If she hadn't been with Zhou Bingyi, she would have been transferred back to Jichun.
Seeing Hao Dongmei again, Zhou Chen could clearly feel the changes in her. She was more confident and her temperament had also improved. This was the external change brought about by the change in her mood.
The summer of this year has soon entered. At this time, there have been rumors in the country that the country intends to resume the college entrance examination, possibly within the next year or two at the earliest. This has caused a huge shock to the entire country's education sector.
Many schools have resumed teaching, but many more are still waiting and watching.
Zhou Chen's second son, Zhou Cong, has also been weaned at this time. Zheng Juan is feeding him, while Zhou Rui and Feng Yue are playing next to him.
After Zheng Juan finished feeding and handed Zhou Cong to Guangming, Zhou Chen asked Zheng Juan: "Juan'er, do you want to go to college?"
"University?"
Zheng Juan was stunned when she heard Zhou Chen's words. This word was too far away for her and she had never thought about it.
"Why should I go to college? I am already a mother of two children."
Zhou Chen smiled and rubbed her forehead, and said: "No one stipulates that you can't go to college if you have a child. Just tell me, if you have the opportunity to go to college, would you be willing to go?"
"I have no idea."
Zheng Juan shook her head. She really didn't know because she didn't have this concept.
"Bingkun, isn't it true that you can't take the college entrance exam now? Why do you ask me that?"
Zhou Chen said: "Because the country will soon announce the resumption of the college entrance examination, and many people will be allowed to take the college entrance examination. Although your conditions are not enough, if you think of some ways, it should be able to work."
The college entrance examination was resumed in 1977, and farmers, workers, etc. could all take the college entrance examination. Even those in their thirties could take the college entrance examination.
Zheng Juan graduated from elementary school, so she does not meet the requirements. But it depends on people. As long as she wants to take the exam, Zhou Chen can still find a way.
Unexpectedly, Zheng Juan shook her head and said: "Even if the college entrance examination is resumed, it has nothing to do with me. I don't have the ability to pass it."
Zhou Chen said: "I can help you and teach you to study. There are still a few months left, so I should be able to catch up."
"But I'm really not good at it. I haven't even gone to school for a few years..."
Zheng Juan had no confidence at all, but Zhou Chen didn't give her any room to refuse, and said directly: "How do you know if you haven't tried it? So, starting from tomorrow, you can teach me for a few days and I will see how you are doing.
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Zheng Juan didn't want to learn, but couldn't defeat Zhou Chen, so in the end she could only agree with a grimace.
Zhou Chen was ambitious and confident when he said it, but three days later.
Zhou Chen stood in the yard outside the door, his chest kept rising and falling, his breathing became heavy, and his face was expressionless. It could be seen that he was in a very bad mood at the moment.
Zheng Juan cautiously walked out of the room, took small steps, walked quietly behind Zhou Chen, lowered her head, reached out and gently pulled the corner of Zhou Chen's clothes.
"Bingkun, I'm sorry."
Zhou Chen was still expressionless and silent.
Zheng Juan spoke again aggrievedly: "I'm too stupid. I'm sorry. Don't be angry."
Zhou Chen hummed: "I'm not angry with you, I'm angry with myself. It's because I'm useless and I can't teach you. It's because I'm stupid. It's because I'm stupid."
Thinking of the teaching he had given to Zheng Juan in the past three days, Zhou Chen felt a strong sense of frustration. He had also tutored his own children before, and even he was quite angry.
Teaching Zheng Juan feels like teaching a child, even more difficult.
Because children's learning thinking and thinking are not yet fixed, and Zheng Juan is already twenty-six years old and has already had her own fixed thinking and thinking ability.
Therefore, during the learning process, Zheng Juan often couldn't turn a corner, no matter how Zhou Chen taught her. She learned it in the morning, but might have forgotten it by noon, or more often than not, she couldn't learn it at all.
After three days of teaching, Zhou Chen felt several times more tired than he had been after three days of hard work. His blood pressure had been soaring in the past three days, and he was complaining a lot.
So much so that Zhou Rui and Feng Yue had been hiding in Guangming and Li Suhua's room for the past three days and did not dare to approach Zhou Chen at all.
Li Suhua even scolded Zhou Chen for three days in a row, telling him not to go crazy.
Today is the third day. Zhou Chen can't hold on anymore. He needs to be alone to calm down. He has been standing in the yard for nearly an hour regardless of the hot temperature outside.
"Bingkun, I know I was wrong. I will study hard tomorrow, no, tonight, I will definitely..."
"Okay, okay."
Zhou Chen quickly interrupted: "Juan'er, please spare me. I don't need to learn anymore. I don't need to learn anymore. I have finally recognized the reality. Some things cannot be forced. I accept my fate. You are this, and I accept it."
He gave Zheng Juan a thumbs up.
"You really don't want to learn anymore?"
Zheng Juan suddenly looked surprised, but when she saw Zhou Chen's dark face, she immediately covered her mouth and argued: "Bingkun, please listen to me explain, I didn't mean that, I meant..."
"Stop talking, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to help but beat you up. Come into the room quickly, I want to calm down for a while."
If it were normal times, Zheng Juan would definitely not leave, but now, she turned around and left, fearing that Zhou Chen would regret it and let her continue studying.
Zheng Juan's actions made Zhou Chen sigh heavily: "What a sin."
The feeling of asking for trouble is really uncomfortable. There is nothing he can do about Zheng Juan, a stubborn stone.
In the next few days, Zhou Chen felt really relaxed several times. He could even walk with a bounce. His mood improved and his walking became lighter.
The Zhou family has also restored its former harmony and tranquility. The sequelae is that Zhou Rui and Feng Yue still avoided Zhou Chen in the next few days, and they were even more unwilling to be coaxed by Zhou Chen at night. They even refused to listen to their favorite storytelling session.
Already.
The resumption of the college entrance examination is as scheduled. After the Ministry of Education announced the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination, people all over the country were in jubilation.
Especially the students, many of them set off firecrackers to celebrate.
For many students, being a worker is not what they expected. They all hope to learn to change the future, but being a worker or a farmer is just like that for the rest of their life, and there is no way they can change.
Therefore, for those who are motivated and ambitious, entering the college entrance examination is the most important moment in life.
After ten years of waiting, this moment has finally arrived. How could it not be exciting?
In November, registration for the Jiangliao Provincial College Entrance Examination began, and Zhou Chen naturally signed up as soon as possible.
This year's college entrance examination has different dates across the country. The college entrance examination in Jiangliao Province is in early December.
For many people, this time is very tight, but for Zhou Chen, there is no pressure at all.
Among the friends Zhou Chen knew, not many took the college entrance examination. Sun Qianchao and Xiao Guoqing gave up immediately, and only Lu Chuan and Tang Xiangyang decided to take the college entrance examination.
For this college entrance examination, Lu Chuan and Tang Xiangyang discussed with Zhou Chen frequently. Zhou Chen did not show off. As long as they asked, he understood and would teach them.
In a blink of an eye, it was time for the college entrance examination. Although there were many subjects in the exam, Zhou Chen passed every exam easily.
As he expected, although it was a different time and space, the college entrance examination had just been resumed. The difficulty of the college entrance examination this time was relatively low, mainly for the consideration of the majority of candidates. After all, many people did not have the time or opportunity to study in previous years.
If it were to be difficult from the very beginning, it is estimated that not even one tenth of the tens of millions of college entrance examination students would be admitted.
Many people from Jiangliao Publishing House also took the college entrance examination, so Zhou Chen's participation in the college entrance examination was not too sudden or too noticeable.
Shao Jingwen was very concerned about Zhou Chen taking the college entrance examination.
"Bingkun, are you sure about the college entrance examination this time?"
Facing Shao Jingwen, Zhou Chen did not hide anything and said truthfully: "Yes."
Shao Jingwen was happy and melancholy at the same time: "After you are admitted to university, you will leave the publishing house, right?"
Zhou Chen nodded: "Well, Teacher Shao, if I get admitted to university, the publishing house won't hold me back, right?"
Shao Jingwen immediately said angrily: "Who dares? If anyone dares to get in your way, I can't spare him."
He has long regarded Zhou Chen as his old friend. He must be thinking about this kind of thing from Zhou Chen's side. Although the job in the publishing house is good, if Zhou Chen can get into a good university, he can find a better job in the future.
Moreover, he is also aware of Zhou Chen's talent. Being a content editor in a publishing house is really too humiliating. He also wants Zhou Chen to have a broader future.
"Teacher Shao, thank you."
"Bingkun, you don't need to say thank you to me."
Not only Shao Jingwen was concerned about Zhou Chen's college entrance examination, but Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen also found Zhou Chen and asked how Zhou Chen was doing, and Zhou Chen naturally answered truthfully.
This year's college entrance examination is destined to make countless people anxious.
This is especially true for the Zhou family, especially Li Suhua. Her three children have all taken the college entrance examination. She hopes that all three children will pass the exam and shine.
"Bingkun, have your brother and sister written back? I don't know how they did in the exam and whether they can get into college."
Looking at the anxious Li Suhua, Zhou Chen advised: "Mom, don't worry too much. You also know their scores. I think this college entrance examination is easy. They will definitely have no problem and they will definitely be able to get into a good university. You
Just wait for the good news, when the time comes you will have three college students."
"You should think about it now. When that time comes, when you return to the optical film, how will you walk to be worthy of your status?"
Li Suhua was amused by Zhou Chen: "You damn kid, I'm so proud of you. When the results come out, if you fail the exam, I'll see how you cry."
Zhou Chen said: "This kind of thing will never happen. Just wait for my good news."
After his comfort, Mrs. Li Suhua finally felt much better.
In the evening, Zhou Chen put his arms around Zheng Juan and suddenly asked: "Juan'er, if I am admitted to university, what major do you want me to study?"
Zheng Juan said: "I don't understand this. No matter what university you go to or what major you study, I will support you."
These days, Zhou Chen is also thinking about what major he should choose.
According to his current status as a great poet and writer, he should definitely choose a major in literature. This major was indeed something he had not been involved in before.
But he also has his own considerations.
Zhou Chen asked Zheng Juan: "Juan'er, what do you think of me studying medicine?"
Zheng Juan suddenly became energetic and asked: "Do you want to study medicine because of the light? Bingkun, I don't think you need to do this. You don't need to study medicine for the light."
Zhou Chen kissed her lovingly and said softly: "I do want to cure Guangming, but this is not the main reason why I want to study medicine. I want to study medicine because I like this profession. Of course,
Doctors can save more people."
This is partly the reason, but more of it is that he wants to choose what he is best at, and his mission is to give Zheng Juan happiness.
Curing Guangming is a very happy thing for Zheng Juan.
Moreover, he does not need to study medicine year after year. With his medical skills, as long as he shows his skills in school, he will definitely get the attention of the school and allow him to quickly join the work without having to study in school for several years.
Zheng Juan leaned against Zhou Chen's chest and said slowly: "Bingkun, no matter what you study, I will support you."
What Zhou Chen likes most is that Zheng Juan supports him unconditionally. This does not mean that Zheng Juan has no opinion, but that she is used to putting him first. This is love.
"Since I want to study medicine, I naturally have to choose the best medical school. I am going to go to university in the capital. Juan'er, you can go with me then."
"ah?"
Zheng Juan sat up in shock and looked at Zhou Chen in disbelief: "You asked me to go with you, but what about our mother, Ruirui, Yueyue and Congcong? Should we take them with us too?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Of course, do you think I want to leave them behind?"
"cocoa."
Zheng Juan looked very flustered. She had never been out of Jichun in her life, and suddenly she said she was going to the capital. She was really scared and afraid of going to a strange place.
"But when we go to the capital, where do we live and what can we do? It's the capital, so food, drink and accommodation must be expensive, so let's forget it."
Zhou Chen felt Zheng Juan's fear and sat up as well, holding her in his arms and comforting her softly.
"I know what you're worried about. If it's money, you don't have to worry. Do you remember the iron box I gave you for safekeeping?"
Zheng Juan didn't understand why Zhou Chen mentioned this: "What's wrong? Is there anything in that iron box?"
Zhou Chen couldn't help but laugh and said: "You are really too honest. Have you never thought about opening it and taking a look?"
Zheng Juan tilted her head and said, "Didn't you say that the things inside are very important, so I didn't dare to open it."
"You little fool, there's money in there. I'll calculate it, and it adds up to about six thousand yuan."
"ah?"
Zheng Juan suddenly exclaimed, but quickly covered her mouth, but the shock and fear could not be concealed in her eyes.
"Bingkun, you, where did you get so much money?"
"Of course I make money, but I'm only telling you about one person. That's what I made from doing business. You also know that you couldn't do business in the past few years, but I arranged for people..."
Zhou Chen casually talked about part of his business, which shocked Zheng Juan so much that she believed Zhou Chen's words.