Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 522 - 523 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 40_1

Chapter 522: Chapter 523 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 40_1

"Why not believe?" Huo Lei retorted, "Now, how many people are dissatisfied with the policies for the educated youth."

"And the recommendations for university admissions—how much backdoor dealing is involved."

Huo Lei took a deep breath, "I hope that day comes sooner rather than later."

It wasn’t just the hope of many educated youths, but also his own hope, "Once you get there, you should also read regularly."

If Zhao Yu hadn’t joined the army, Huo Lei would have taken him with him, but soon they would be separated, even though they might correspond frequently.

But the effect might not be good, and all he could hope was that Zhao Yu would take his words to heart.

Ah, no way, still have to read books even after joining the army?

"Even if the university entrance exams are reinstated, I have no plans..." Zhao Yu really didn’t understand.

"Right, you can’t just sit back and not be ambitious, but you also know there are only so many positions at the top."

"If you don’t strive to climb up, others will."

"Are you capable? Even if you have a high school diploma, do you think it will be worth much once the entrance exams are reinstated?"

"Listen to me, serving in the army, when the time comes to take the university exams, it will be easier than for those outside."

Huo Lei advised Zhao Yu painstakingly, "Learning more will be good for you."

"When that time comes, if you are capable, have commendations, and have a diploma, even if they want to suppress you, they won’t be able to."

"I know you actually don’t want to be suppressed by them." Huo Lei knew that Zhao Yu’s heart wasn’t as indifferent as he appeared on the outside.

"I will also strive hard outside, I’ve already asked Grandpa to mail me my high school textbooks."

"When I have time, I want to go to the bookstore to see if they have any textbooks."

If the entrance exams really are reinstated, besides everyone getting excited, it’s easy to imagine how in-demand textbooks and study guides will be.

Listening to Huo Lei ramble on non-stop, Zhao Yu paused and looked at him, "How can you believe so firmly in what she says?"

Believe in what she says? Huo Lei said softly, "It’s only by believing in her that I can know the light is just not far ahead."

This is how he could carry on, to clear his family’s name, to prove their innocence, and to show those who thought his family was down and out that the Zhaos were not easily crushed.

Looking at Huo Lei in front of him, Zhao Yu knew that his good friend really didn’t need his worry; given even the slightest chance, he would surely seize the opportunity.

"Alright, let’s strive together." It’s just studying, right? Although it’s a bit stressful, for the future, for those who look down on him, no longer to suppress him, it’s worth the effort.

Inside the house, comforting the Shen Jie who felt humiliated, completely unaware that someone was about to leave.

Not even a month after Zhao Yu sent his letter, he was packing his bags, preparing to leave the farm.

Shen Jie knew he was joining the army; truth be told, she wasn’t too surprised, noting the address where he sent parcels, she could tell his family had connections in this regard.

But what she was curious about was why Huo Lei, who clearly came from a better family background than Zhao Yu, did not leave but continued to stay on the farm.

Curious, truly curious, Shen Jie eyed Huo Lei several times.

Feng Dan had noticed too, and lying on the kang at night, "Why did you look at Huo Lei several times today?"

"Zhao Yu is going to join the army, I’m just curious why Huo Lei didn’t go join the army." Shen Jie’s face was full of confusion.

Just for that, so you looked at Huo Lei several times? "Maybe he doesn’t want to."

"Not every kid from a large compound wants to join the army." Feng Dan felt that not wanting to join the army was quite normal.

Was Huo Lei reluctant to join the military? Shen Jie recalled Huo Lei’s standing and sitting postures, which gave the impression of someone destined for military service.

"Maybe," she mused. Perhaps he had his reasons for not wanting to join the army.

Yawning, she realized it was getting late. Now it was spring, and there were countless things to keep her busy every day, to the point of feeling overwhelmed.

With Zhao Yu gone, Shen Jie felt the likelihood of their paths crossing again was slim, considering they were not from the same walk of life, not from the same social class.

What she currently pondered was that spring was soon approaching, and it would be time to go up the mountain to gather mushrooms. She also wondered if she might be lucky enough to find some of the ginseng from previous years.

In the Northeast, wild ginseng did exist, though most were younger specimens.

Moreover, with the arrival of spring, the supply of meat would decrease since it was the breeding season for animals, and people would naturally restrain themselves.

Fortunately, there was some cured and smoked meat left at home. On the occasional weekend, they could slightly improve their meals.

"Oh yes, Huo Lei told me earlier that he plans to visit the city center this weekend to see if there are any textbooks available."

"Do you need anything?" Shen Jie mused to herself, having never seen Huo Lei read books before. Now, he suddenly seemed to start reading.

She didn’t understand. It really was beyond her comprehension, but it didn’t matter to her, as he was willing to bring items back for her.

Go to a bookstore for books? Feng Dan’s mouth dropped open. Even though she would occasionally read, every time she picked up a book, she could hardly read for long before feeling the urge to sleep.

Shen Jie reached out and closed Feng Dan’s mouth, "I get it, you don’t want to buy books."

Never mind, if someone doesn’t want to read, they don’t have to. After all, with a high school education, one’s brain wouldn’t be so bad as to quickly forget everything learned.

It was now the Spring Festival of ’76, and in a little over a year, by the end of ’77, they would face the only winter college entrance examination.

By then, she would organize a boot camp for herself, determined to get into at least a decent college or, at a minimum, a vocational school.

Feng Dan thought for a moment, "Maybe go to the city’s department store to check if they have any wool."

The winters in the Northeast were truly cold. If possible, she wanted to buy some wool to knit a scarf.

Wool, huh? "Do you have coupons?" Having lived here for half a year, they shopped by trading with the local villagers and never used coupons.

Coupons? Oh right, how could she forget? It wasn’t just a matter of having money, but also needing coupons to make a purchase.

"Forget it, we don’t have any." After some serious thought, they, too, were farm workers and did have some coupons, but those pitiful few they had made shopping a challenge.

Feng Dan’s mouth twitched. She thought about checking the black market for wool, but then decided against it.

"Let’s rest." Estimating the time, Shen Jie felt it was late and prepared to turn off the lights and go to bed.

Just then, someone knocked on the courtyard door, the noise was significant.

The already asleep Zhao Family Sisters were jolted awake. Shen Jie wondered who could it be?

"It feels like the enemy’s breaking in." Feng Dan paused, "I’ll go open the door."

At that moment, "Shen Jie, open the door, Shen Jie, you open the door."

"Shen Jie, open the door, would you?" Shen Yuan was really worried that Shen Jie wouldn’t open up.

Now, other than looking for Shen Jie, she didn’t know whom she could turn to.

Shen Yuan? Shen Jie’s brows furrowed involuntarily, "What now?"

The person was specifically calling for her; what could she do?

Feigning death was out of the question. Shen Jie figured something must have happened to Gao Jian; otherwise, Shen Yuan wouldn’t have come looking for her.

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