Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 179: Graduation Season

Lin Qin was also talking to Chen Wenjun about Bai Junjun and Gao Lei.

"I didn’t expect Gao Lei to be such a romantic. It’s the first time I’ve seen him so attentive to a girl!" Lin Qin looked both gossip-hungry and incredulous.

Chen Wenjun nodded in agreement, "Exactly! Seeing him today, he’s definitely invested!"

Lin Qin frowned, a bit worried, "I just don’t know how this kid is in relationships. What if he’s unreliable? How will I explain to Junjun!"

The main reason she helped Gao Lei today was because of their friendship.

Over the years, Gao Lei had truly been there for them, always thinking of them when something good happened, even helping to find clients. Gao Lei’s contributions to Chen Wenjun’s successful seafood wholesale business were irreplaceable.

Additionally, Gao Lei had undergone significant changes over the past few years. Not only did he seem more stable, but his temperament had also mellowed. Compared to the time when he was chasing debts, he was like a completely different person.

In Lin Qin’s eyes, this person was loyal and responsible, never abandoning his brothers.

Seeing Lin Qin worried, Chen Wenjun couldn’t help but laugh and patted her on the back of her hand, reassuring her, "Don’t worry! Ah Gui told me a lot about the past. Gao Lei was just a reckless youngster who hadn’t figured out matters of the heart, focusing solely on building his empire.

He would never be polite to women who pestered him. His fierce reputation kept everyone at a distance. It was only in the past couple of years, after making money from business, that he had more social interactions and women would approach him. Luckily, he has many brothers to fend them off, and he hasn’t let any woman get close.

Moreover, the Gao family is not an ordinary family; Gao Lei’s parents are strict when it comes to moral issues. He never had the intention or opportunity to mess around, trust me!"

Lin Qin was completely reassured.

The couple chatted a bit more, and Lin Qin told Chen Wenjun about the dividend money she received today. The couple happily embraced and fell into a deep sleep.

University life was still quite busy for Lin Qin. After building a foundation in the first semester, the routine for the six in dormitory 301 was set. Everyone was working towards their goals, even the youngest ones.

In the blink of an eye, it was the summer of 1990, the time of Lin Qin’s technical college graduation.

The corners of the campus were filled with busy figures, all bustling for their futures.

Ge Qiuyue, Zhang Hong, and Zhou Xue returned from the student union, drenched in sweat and steaming all over.

Seeing the freshly cut early-ripening watermelon on the table, the three of them grabbed a piece each and took big bites.

Lin Qin came back with water, seeing they had returned, she quickly asked, "What did Director Zhang say? Can your work assignments be in An City?"

Ge Qiuyue gave Lin Qin a radiant smile, her voice exceptionally cheerful, "No problem at all! We’ve been working like horses in the student union for years, even on weekends when selling clothes, we wouldn’t dare neglect student union work just to earn favor from Director Zhang!

The result is quite significant! Director Zhang has promised to recommend us to a few units in An City based on our employment intentions. As long as those units approve, we can stay and work here.

I’ve thought it through. As soon as my job is stabilized, I’ll apply for housing from the unit, bring my family and children over. Even if the unit doesn’t allocate housing, it’s fine. We’ve saved enough money over the years to buy a house ourselves."

The development in An City had been rapid in the past couple of years, with commercial houses popping up like mushrooms after rain, and the prices were not too high. Working part-time for three years, they could still manage to buy a decent commercial house in An City.

Lin Qin gave them a thumbs up, "Now I’m relieved!"

Zhang Hong asked, "Sister Qin, which unit do you want to go to?"

Without hesitation, Lin Qin replied, "Probably the TV station! Our E Society has made quite a name for itself over the past three years and even published a magazine. As the founder of E Society, there’s a good chance I could get in if I apply to the TV station."

Zhang Hong’s eyes immediately lit up, "The TV station is great! If you go there, will you be like a star on TV and appear on television?"

Lin Qin laughed, "How is that possible! We’re in Chinese Language, not Journalism or Broadcasting. At most, I’ll be doing some behind-the-scenes work while continuing with E Society."

Over the past three years, E Society had earned her quite a bit. Her desire to join the TV station was also to stay updated with current affairs and policy trends, thereby enabling timely responses to keep E Society ahead.

Zhang Hong looked envious, "Sister Qin is truly Sister Qin, we can’t compare. Juanhua and I have discussed it; we’ll join whichever unit we can get into, while continuing our stalls after work and on weekends to save money. Since our family can’t help much, we’ll figure it out ourselves."

"Exactly, my family already emptied their savings for my college education. Luckily, I’ve earned quite a bit from part-time jobs these three years. I didn’t dare tell my family the truth before, as Zhang Hong advised. After graduation, I’m planning to send 20 yuan home every month, saving the rest for myself, so I won’t need to ask anyone if I ever need money."

Du Juanhua pursed her lips, speaking with much more confidence than three years ago.

Seeing they all have life plans, Lin Qin was genuinely happy for them.

After a while, Zhou Xue and Bai Junjun came back as well. Their family backgrounds were quite different, with futures arranged by their families, nothing for Lin Qin to worry about.

With everyone present, she carefully took out a camera from the cabinet, "Let’s go! Dress up a bit, and we’ll take some photos. Afterward, I’ll return the camera and we’ll have a nice dinner. Tonight, I need to pack and head home."

Bai Junjun was overjoyed, "Great! I brought cosmetics back, everyone should get their prettiest clothes for a nice set of graduation photos! I also need to pack and send my luggage home tonight."

Lin Qin teased, "Is Gao Lei coming to pick you up?"

Bai Junjun blushed, then admitted openly, "He just returned from Guangdong Province, and can help me, Sister Qin. I think he could just drop you off first, saving my brother-in-law another trip."

Lin Qin immediately agreed, with a look that said, ’I haven’t doted on you for nothing’.

The two giggled a bit before asking about everyone else’s plans.

Ge Qiuyue said, "We’re all from out of town and need to stay a few more days, waiting for the job situation to stabilize before heading back. What about Xiao Xue?"

Zhou Xue was lounging under the fan, lazily muttering, "I’ll wait for my brother to pick me up, probably not anytime soon."

Bai Junjun let out a sigh of relief, "Perfect, we’ll take plenty of photos today!"

Everyone was busy showering, combing hair, applying makeup, turning the whole dorm into a lively scene.

People from the neighboring dorms were envious upon hearing the commotion.

Lin Qin was generous, fulfilling requests from a few dorms and taking several photos for them.