Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 194: The Kids All Took the College Entrance Exam
Concerning plans for wealth, Lin Qin did not dare to be careless, and after dinner, she immediately went to the study on the second floor with Chen Wenjun to discuss.
Since Huang Yuezhen returned to her hometown, her room on the third floor was tidied up by Lin Qin. Now, the room on the third floor is occupied by Xu Jian, Xu Kang, Chen Xinyue, and Chen Ruiyu.
On the second floor, one room is for Chen Ruiming, another reserved for Xu Xinyi, and the remaining two rooms, one is the bedroom of Lin Qin and her husband, and the other has been converted into their study.
The couple did not come out after they went inside.
Seeing them being so busy, Lin Yi voluntarily took on the chores around the house.
In the blink of an eye, it was winter break.
Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun’s business grew bigger and busier; they entertained more and couldn’t attend to the children.
Chen Xinyue was originally worried about how to entertain her classmates, and specially discussed with Xue Lingxue the day before the holiday, "Lingxue, when do you plan to come to my house? I’ll have mom and dad prepare some tasty food."
Xue Lingxue’s nose turned sour, recalling what her parents said, she immediately hugged Chen Xinyue tightly, "Oh Yuanyuan, my parents are taking me out of town for the holidays, I have to catch up on homework, I’m afraid I won’t be able to visit your home."
"Is that so!" While Chen Xinyue was regretful, she secretly sighed in relief, raising a smile, saying, "No worries, next time, there’s always a chance!"
Xue Lingxue nodded gloomily, knowing in her heart that such a chance would likely not come.
As long as she doesn’t go to the Chen family, she won’t have to face the gap between the two families and can maintain some illusions.
Qu Zhiyang didn’t mention going to the Chen family again after knowing Xue Lingxue wouldn’t go.
Chen Ruiyu naturally wouldn’t initiate the matter.
Time in junior high is hectic as every student rushes for the high school entrance exams.
Even during the New Year, they are busy doing practice papers.
Lin Ying brought her family to Nanyu, only to find her two nephews already working on papers upon arrival, and Xu Jian cursed and joined in.
The three kids worked intently while the adults sensibly moved tables and chairs to the yard for tea and conversation.
"Your family is really doing well! At home, this kid wouldn’t be so self-motivated during winter break. Just arriving here, he instantly felt a sense of crisis." Xu Dahai repeatedly praised, constantly thanking Lin Qin, her husband, and Lin Yi.
Then he worriedly asked, "Can Ah Jian’s grades get him into the high school department at An City’s No. 1 High School?"
"Shouldn’t be a problem!" Chen Wenjun said uncertainly, looking at Lin Qin.
Lin Qin explained what she knew, "He’s good at sports, so to be safe, we signed him up as a sports talent student; he’ll definitely get in that way."
Xu Jian had long told Xu Dahai this, but being of little influence, Xu Dahai was unsure of his words. Hearing Lin Qin say it now, he finally felt assured.
The couple stayed in Nanyu for a few days, helping Lin Yi tidy up the farm work before leaving.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for the entrance exams.
Students who worked hard for half a year stepped into the examination halls.
Lin Qin, amidst her busy schedule, rarely found time to accompany the exams.
As the children went inside, she was just about to leave when she turned around and saw Yang Caifeng, both excitedly went forward and shook hands.
"Coffee?"
"Sure!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Nearby parents: "..."
The two women found a café closest to the school, ordered two cups of coffee, and were halfway through when they received messages from their work units, having to rush back, and each contacted other parents to pick up the kids.
When Chen Ruiyu and Qu Zhiyang emerged from the examination hall, they found the waiting parents outside had turned from moms to grandpas, leaving both a bit speechless.
Old Man Qu and Lin Yi exchanged friendly greetings, each taking their grandchildren back.
For the next few exams, it was Lin Yi and Old Man Qu who did the pick and drop duties.
The two old men, meeting several times, could even engage in conversation.
After Qu Zhiyang finished the last exam, on the way home, he excitedly asked, "Grandpa, I see you chatting quite well with Chen Ruiyu’s grandfather. Do you know anything about Chen Ruiyu’s family situation?"
Old Man Qu, not one for frivolity, shook his head, "Why would I inquire about their background? What do you intend to do?"
Qu Zhiyang pouted, mumbling, "I just saw you chatting happily, so what are you talking about if not family matters?"
Old Man Qu sneered, "Don’t underestimate people! We’re talking about fishing! Your classmate’s grandfather is a fishing expert, he said he caught a fathead carp weighing over twenty pounds from Nanxi! Must be boasting! Someday, I’ll ask your dad to prepare, and I’ll have to catch a bigger fish to outdo him!"
Qu Zhiyang listened, mouth agape, secretly thinking this is bad! His grandpa had no hobby besides fishing, and he was almost obsessively passionate about it, never imagining that Chen Ruiyu’s grandfather was also a skilled fisherman. What if his grandpa didn’t catch a twenty-pound fish, how would it end?!
Thinking of this, Qu Zhiyang began to rack his brains for a strategy to persuade grandpa to abandon this outrageous idea.
For this, he specially contacted his parents to trick Old Man Qu out of An City for a vacation as swiftly as possible.
Qu Zhiyang also followed along, only returning just before the new school term, thereby missing the chance to visit Chen Ruiyu’s house.
After school started, he discovered they were still in the same class, which delighted him, determined to continue being desk mates with Chen Ruiyu.
Unexpectedly, Xue Lingxue was also in their class, being into dancing, she was taller than the average girl, just right to sit in front of them both.
"Why isn’t Xinyue in this class?" Xue Lingxue asked, looking distraught and almost in tears.
Chen Ruiyu smilingly responded, "She’s just in the class next door; it’s a matter of allocation. The teachers for both classes are the same."
Xue Lingxue, seeing that unusually handsome face smile at her, felt her soul almost leaving her body, forcing herself to remain calm, subdued turning back around, lying on the desk to hide her abnormality.
Qu Zhiyang made a point to look into the next class, discovered Chen Xinyue and immediately excitedly waved at her.
Chen Xinyue’s seatmate stirred things up, leaving her speechless, but she went out in front of everyone, "What’s up?"
Qu Zhiyang hurriedly pointed at Xue Lingxue, "That’s because she’s sad not being in the same class as you."
Chen Xinyue immediately panicked and quickly went to comfort her.
Returning, she explained everything to her seatmate to avoid misunderstanding.
In the following days, Xue Lingxue would find Chen Xinyue after class, everyone knew the two had a good relationship, occasionally Qu Zhiyang would come over to find Chen Xinyue, and no one speculated wildly.
High school coursework was heavy, young boys’ and girls’ minds had to make way for studies.
Just like this, three years of hard study made the four people grow weary and thin.
On the day of the college entrance examination, Xue Lingxue entered the exam hall with everyone, discussing exam topics together, laughing and joking.
No one expected that shortly after the college entrance exam ended, she quietly went abroad.
Chen Xinyue meticulously prepared to call Xue Lingxue, wanting to invite her over, only to find she couldn’t reach her.
Meanwhile, Chen Ruiyu was able to reach Qu Zhiyang, and they arranged to hang out in Nanyu over the weekend.
Yang Caifeng waited for her son to hang up before gossiping, "Going on a date with a little girl?"
