On the way to the Jiang Family, Jiang Xingye held Xu Qinghuan’s hand.

"Which university did you attend before?" Jiang Xingye asked.

"Yan University Medical College," Xu Qinghuan replied.

"And now?"

"You definitely need a diploma in the future. Society recognizes that. Yan University Medical College, it’s easier to study. I don’t have to exert much effort. After all, it’s different now, with two children to take care of. What about you?"

"I plan to attend the same university as you, but I want to study science and engineering."

"Hmm, then Yan University it is. The mathematics department at Yan University is very strong. Do you want to study mathematics or mechanics?"

"Which one is better?"

"Depends on your preference. I think studying mathematics is very challenging. It seems that people who can study mathematics have very formidable minds."

Jiang Xingye had practiced many types of advanced math problems with Xu Qinghuan. His thinking skills were now much better than before, and he had read almost all the books in Xu Qinghuan’s collection. He had his own ideas on what major to select.

"I’m very interested in mathematics, but I don’t plan to pursue research in the future."

So, he didn’t plan on choosing mathematics.

Xu Qinghuan was just making a suggestion.

"Choose a field you love, one you’re willing to devote your life to. Because liking it makes success easier, and loving it gives you lifelong motivation."

Jiang Xingye looked at her deeply. The only career he was willing to devote his life to was Xu Qinghuan.

He would never forget the thoughts he had when he first married her. His princess should live in a castle.

So, what did anything else matter to him? Just like when he set up the factory at Shangjiang Team, his original intention was just so Xu Qinghuan wouldn’t have to work in the fields.

If only she didn’t have to work in the fields, she would surely be under a lot of pressure. But if everyone didn’t have to work in the fields, then she wouldn’t have to.

As various provinces reported the restoration of college entrance exams, the exam dates for each province were quickly set, with most arranged in December.

A wail of lament!

Except for Shangjiang Team.

The educated youths at Shangjiang Team had started reviewing two or three years earlier. By now, some had completed several rounds of reviews, and even the least prepared were already in their third round of revision.

After Xu Qinghuan explained the key points of each subject using mind maps, everyone had a very clear and comprehensive understanding of each subject.

After class, everyone committed these knowledge points to memory over and over again, then recited them on their own.

When they did exercises, they could easily find the knowledge points needed to solve the problems.

After that, there was an exam every evening.

Math, physics, chemistry, and language took turns.

For some literary common sense used in the language section, Xu Qinghuan also explained them in detail based on the question types in the papers.

Every day was exhausting; working during the day and reviewing at night, but everyone felt fulfilled. As they became more adept at the exams, with scores continuously rising, everyone felt a sense of expectation for the entrance exams, rather than nervousness or fear.

On November 10th, the registration for college entrance exams began in all provinces, and all the educated youths at Shangjiang Team who wanted to register did so.

Duan Qingmei did not register because she had not reviewed at all.

Before the new educated youths arrived, she lived alone, and the male educated youths were studying, which she knew nothing about.

When the new educated youths arrived, some started studying again, but when she planned to review, she found herself unable to catch up.

She had offended all the educated youths, and no one was willing to help her. When she asked about questions she didn’t know, people only mocked her, and even if they pointed out something, it was only to casually tell her which formula to use.

But Duan Qingmei hadn’t touched books in years, and even hand-in-hand teaching might not help her.

Early in the morning, only Duan Qingmei, the old educated youth, and a few of the newer ones came to the factory.

Qiu Linghua clutched a handful of sunflower seeds, squatting at the door, watching Duan Qingmei, "Oh, Duan, you’re not going to register? Not planning to take the entrance exam, huh? Not planning to return to the city, huh? Just say so early, auntie can find you a handsome young man, and you’ll be a wife of Shangjiang Team in the future."

Some teams restricted educated youths from registering, especially the new ones who hadn’t been there for long. They weren’t allowed to register.

The old educated youths, and those involved with the team, weren’t allowed to register either.

But Shangjiang Team had no such rules. Anyone who wanted to register could, and anyone who wanted to take the test could.

Duan Qingmei smiled, "Auntie is really a good mother-in-law. Kong Lijuan went to register, I heard she reviewed quite well. In the future, if she passes, there’ll be a college student in your family, and Sun Laizi will be blessed."

Qiu Linghua’s face changed, the pumpkin seed in her mouth broke as she chewed and swallowed, "Does she have that capability? Why wouldn’t I allow her? No matter what, even if she passes, she’ll still be my grandson’s mother. Can she reach the sky?"

It was clear that this family planned to latch onto Kong Lijuan.

Duan Qingmei sneered inwardly, about to speak when Zhou Guizhi came over, casting her a glance, "Qiu Linghua, you’re smart in a way. Why block educated youths? Your grandson came out of her belly; no matter who she dislikes, she won’t be bad to your grandson.

In the future, when your grandson makes something of himself, Sun Laizi will have someone to take care of him. Do you think your Sun Laizi can have the capacity to marry a woman like Kong Lijuan?"

Only then did Qiu Linghua realize she was being provoked by Duan Qingmei and laughed, "Duan, if Kong Lijuan passes and wants to divorce my son, I’ll just have my son marry you. After all, you’re also a woman!"

Duan Qingmei glared at her, ignored her, and entered the factory.

Qiu Linghua was truly afraid. She latched onto Zhou Guizhi, "Your Xu Qinghuan also registered, what if she passes in the future, and your Jiang Xingye doesn’t, and Xu Qinghuan wants to divorce him?"

That was impossible, Zhou Guizhi thought.

She heard from Jiang Xingmei that her brother was more capable than the educated youths, just a tad less than her sister-in-law.

"My Jiang Xingmei also registered!" Zhou Guizhi said, "If you want to keep Kong Lijuan, why block people? Have your Sun Laizi learn a bit from my little five;

The hearts of people aren’t made of stone. When warmed, the heart becomes close. Even if they end up divorcing someday, they wouldn’t be like enemies!"

Qiu Linghua wasn’t listening to any of this, "That little vixen, if not for my Sun Family, could she have lived so well all these years?"

Zhou Guizhi shot her a glance, "Which educated youth at Shangjiang Team isn’t living well? Not to brag, but these past years, Shangjiang Team isn’t lagging behind the city. In the city, even with money, you might not get grain, but in Shangjiang Team, there’s both money and grain. What contribution did your family make?"

Qiu Linghua was scolded to the point where she couldn’t lift her head.

Qiu Linghua went to find her son, but Sun Laizi didn’t listen to her.

"Brother Ye said, you can’t confine people, tying them up is illegal. If she wants to leave, who can stop her? If she wants to leave, she should; once she’s gone, I’ll marry someone better. Who doesn’t want to marry into Shangjiang Team now?

After saving money for a couple more years, building a blue brick house, there will be plenty of young women lining up who don’t even ask for dowry; who cares about an old educated youth? They’re practically old ladies."

Sun Laizi was confident, and Qiu Linghua felt reassured.

However, the rumor that Duan Qingmei tried to block her daughter-in-law from registering for the exams, Kong Lijuan heard about it as soon as she returned to the village. She was furious, grinding her teeth, ready to find Duan Qingmei for a fight, but Shen Jinju stopped her.

"It’s a critical time, don’t make things more complicated. You’ve registered now, just be alert. On the day of the exam, make sure no one locks you in and causes you to miss it."