The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 205 Encouraging Third Grandma Qi_1

Chapter 205: Chapter 205 Encouraging Third Grandma Qi_1

He Tiantian suddenly realized that these two spots were closely related to her!

Through Snake King, she had changed some things, which in turn, would affect other people or matters.

"So, what are the requirements for university recommendations?" He Tiantian asked, although admission to Worker-Peasant-Soldier University didn’t rely on grades, it was still a university!

If she could go to college, that would indeed be a decent way out!

"While these spots are precious, not just anyone can be chosen." Qi Xiaoyan said with a sigh, indicating she was not eligible, "You must have worked for three years or have undergone training in practice for over three years, must possess either a high school education or have self-studied high school courses after graduating from junior high. Additionally, one must have a good political background, consistently good behavior (anyone with a bad record is vetoed), a clear family history, be in good health, under 25 years old, and have hobbies and special skills."

Upon hearing this, He Tiantian knew she had no chance.

Alas, He Tiantian sighed, she might as well wait and aim for university admission through her own abilities later!

Setting aside what kind of person Qi Jianguo was, his external conditions met all the requirements!

Qi Jianguo had attempted to rape her in the dead of night, but she turned the tables on him, sending him to prison and disrupting his chances of going to college.

If Qi Jianguo had behaved himself, He Tiantian really wouldn’t have found an opportunity to deal with him.

This time, Qi Jianguo got what he deserved and took a big fall.

He truly deserved it!

He Tiantian felt extremely satisfied inside!

Before, He Tiantian had thought about revenge and even, in her anger, considered fighting Qi Jianguo to the death.

Luckily, she hadn’t acted on impulse and had held back.

Now that Qi Jianguo ended up like this, he would definitely not have any good days ahead.

A dull knife cutting meat would certainly cause Qi Jianguo more pain than a quick death!

However, He Tiantian thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Yan, you meet the criteria. Why don’t you strive for this spot? If you can go to university, there’s no need to try for the cultural troupe, right?"

Qi Xiaoyan smiled bitterly, "Sister Tiantian, you’re oversimplifying it. Political background, consistent behavior, and my education is only up to junior high. Even though I’ve self-studied some high school courses, it’s arguable whether I’ve reached the level of a high school graduate. Not to mention the three-year practice period, I haven’t met that either!"

"Then who in our village meets the criteria?" He Tiantian asked. She knew Wang Lei had graduated from high school and had been ’sent down’ to the countryside for over three years; this opportunity might fall on him!

But the educated youth were, after all, outsiders, and even if they graduated from college, it wouldn’t have much to do with Qijia Village.

Given He Tiantian’s understanding of Secretary Qi, those young people from the city also had no hope.

"My dad and several village cadres are discussing it, but the recent events have caused a delay," Qi Xiaoyan replied, unsure of who would ultimately be selected.

He Tiantian just smiled and said nothing.

"Sister Tiantian, you’ve self-studied high school courses, but just like me, you lack the three-year practical experience, so we don’t meet the standards," Qi Xiaoyan lamented, "It’s a pity, but you don’t need to feel sad, perhaps you’ll get your chance the year after next."

He Tiantian had already figured it out—it didn’t matter whether she got the spot or not, and it would also spare her from future criticisms that she got in through the back door or having her educational qualifications questioned by people of later generations.

"I don’t think it’s a pity, it all depends on the opportunity," He Tiantian smiled, "Last time you mentioned to me that besides Qi Jianguo, there seems to be no other high school graduate in your village. Are they going to select anyone from those ’sent-down youth’?"

Qi Xiaoyan was startled, her expression turned unnatural, but in front of He Tiantian, she did not lie, speaking softly, "Sister Tiantian, I know among the sent-down youth, Wang Lei, Li Mingkai, Lin Xiaoru, and Huang Jingli are all high school graduates. Lin Xiaoru and Huang Jingli, let’s not even mention them, their performance has been far from good, there’s no way they’re getting it. Li Mingkai, that won’t work either. Brother Wang Lei is a good person, but after all, this is Qijia Village, and the opportunity is exchanged for our village’s own resources, so naturally, it should benefit people from our village. If my father gave this spot to someone from the city, it would definitely cause resentment among the villagers."

"Hehe, that’s true. If city folks go to university, they’ll be assigned to jobs in the city, which has nothing to do with Qijia Village," He Tiantian chuckled, "I understand that!"

"Qi Jianguo may be the only high school graduate, but there are several who graduated from middle school in our village! Like my brother Er Gou, he’s also a middle school graduate, and it’s already been five years since his graduation." Qi Xiaoyan went on, unwittingly listing a few potential candidates from the village, among which Qi Ergou was the most competitive.

If it was Qi Ergou, He Tiantian would be very supportive!

What a sincere and good person!

The two chatted casually for a while, and it wasn’t until the evening, after Third Grandma Qi woke up, that Qi Xiaoyan left.

Third Grandma Qi sat in the chair inside the house, looking dazed.

The conversation from the morning, although comforting to herself, had still given Third Grandma Qi a great shock.

He Tiantian poured a cup of water, took some pastries from the Refreshing Apricot Flower Pavilion, and said, "Grandma, have some pastries, it will make you feel a little better."

Third Grandma Qi smiled and didn’t waste He Tiantian’s kindness, taking a piece of pastry and nibbling on it slowly. As she ate, tears began to stream down her face again.

"Oh dear, what’s wrong with me? Even with such delicious food, I can’t taste a thing?" Third Grandma Qi said with a bitter smile, putting down the pastry and pulling out a neatly folded handkerchief from her pocket to wipe away her tears.

When your heart is heavy, even the sweetest things taste bitter.

Seeing Third Grandma Qi force a smile, He Tiantian’s heart ached.

"Grandma, there’s something I haven’t told you, because I didn’t want you to worry or to be disappointed," He Tiantian knew Third Grandma Qi’s current state was because the harsh words of Old Lady Qi had pierced her beliefs, leaving her disheartened.

Now, what Third Grandma Qi needed was not physical strength but spiritual support.

Third Grandma Qi was startled, turning her head to look at He Tiantian with confusion, "What matter could bring me such disappointment?"

At her age, she had faced storms and the bitterness of human life; what else could disappoint her?

"It’s about Uncle Shuliang," He Tiantian answered, her words sincere, not intending to deceive Third Grandma Qi. In any case, in a couple of years, Qi Shuliang, Third Grandma Qi’s son, would come to China to look for his relatives after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and America.

"Shuliang?" Third Grandma Qi excited, grabbed He Tiantian’s arm tightly, "Do you have news about Shuliang? What news? Tell me quickly? I can handle any news!"

Indeed, Qi Shuliang was the driving force that kept Third Grandma Qi going!

Knowing this, He Tiantian knew exactly what to say.

"Grandma, you’re hurting me," He Tiantian winced and said, "It really hurts!"

Third Grandma Qi’s face flushed with embarrassment, she released her withered hands, and asked eagerly, "What news is there about Shuliang?"

"I heard it from my dad and mom, and it’s not certain," He Tiantian explained, "Based on the information you provided, they found that Uncle Shuliang might have gone to Taiwan Island."