Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 542 - 543 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 60_1

Chapter 542: Chapter 543 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 60_1

Commander Guo had always known that Shen Jie sometimes read high school books and knew she must have some in her possession.

But just because someone has books doesn’t mean they’re willing to lend them out. At a time when one’s fate could be changed, everyone hoped to reduce their competition.

"You don’t need them?" Commander Guo confirmed once again.

"We still have books, but we won’t lend ours out anymore. All seven of us need to read," Shen Jie stated their demands, and Commander Guo nodded repeatedly, not finding her proposal excessive at all.

The seven left their books in Commander Guo’s office and then turned to leave.

Several people saw the seven of them carrying books to the battalion office.

"Shen Jie, what are you doing?" someone came out and asked.

"We’ve given the extra books we had to Commander Guo. As for how he arranges those books, I don’t know."

Although only one person asked the question, several others were listening, and they were surprised to hear that Shen Jie had actually brought out books.

Someone looked at Shen Jie doubtfully, "Did you take out all your books?"

No one would be so foolish as to part with all their books; they figured Shen Jie definitely had some left, as it was impossible for her to have given them all away.

They thought she hadn’t handed over all her books? Shen Jie laughed, "My books are mine to lend or not, aren’t they?"

"We are all going to take the college entrance examination. I can’t possibly be so selflessly generous to donate all the books and then share them in rotation with you."

"In any case, we only have one set of books left for the seven of us to study from."

"If you’re not satisfied and think I’m stingy, then you can go buy your own books."

Shen Jie retorted unapologetically, "No matter who asks to borrow books, I have none to spare. I’ve given my extras to the troop; you can go find Commander Guo."

Even though Commander Guo might be at his wit’s end about what to do with the books she had provided, she knew he would come up with the best arrangement.

Of course, even if the plan wasn’t ideal, Shen Jie didn’t want to worry about it because she was sure to be scolded anyway.

Feng Dan and others watched several dissatisfied educated youths with displeasure, "We don’t owe you anything."

After the college entrance exams were over, they would go their separate ways. Even if they didn’t get into university this time, with the restoration of the exams, they could always try again.

Huo Lei and the two other boys glared menacingly at the crowd and then followed behind Shen Jie to leave.

Back in the study, "Let us handle matters that require going out in the future."

"And don’t act alone." Huo Lei had noticed those with hostile looks earlier.

Even though they might not have the guts to get physical, it was still necessary to be cautious.

Feng Dan looked at Huo Lei worriedly, to which he hummed, "Although I don’t think they would actually get physical."

"But it’s still better to be careful," Huo Lei said anxiously, looking at Shen Jie. "Everyone knows your favorite pastime is reading."

"So you’re saying that might be what they target?" Shen Jie quickly grasped what Huo Lei was getting at.

Huo Lei hummed in agreement, "Of course, I don’t think they have the nerves to do it either."

"Whether they dare or not is their business, but I have to be prepared."

No matter if anyone would take action or not, now it was the final stage—they absolutely could not fail. That would be an utter disaster.

"Just hold on for two more months, and let’s all try to get into university together." Huo Lei had actually been thinking these past few days; with the restoration of the exams, he wondered about the situation back home.

Despite his anxiety, Huo Lei still focused on revising his studies. They were at this stage now, things couldn’t possibly get worse, only better.

For him now, rather than worry, it seemed more sensible to think about how to achieve good results.

In the days that followed, they would absolutely not leave their home unless necessary.

Everyone would get up at a little past six every day to start morning self-study and wouldn’t rest until after ten at night.

After returning home, Shen Jie would freshen up a bit before starting to rest, while Feng Dan and the other two would continue to work on problems or recite materials.

Shen Jie knew that there were people who were also seriously practicing problems at this moment, which made Feng Dan and the others afraid to relax even if they were told to rest early.

Now, all Shen Jie hoped for was that the day of the college entrance examination would come earlier if possible, as many people wouldn’t be able to keep up otherwise.

Ever since she learned that the college entrance exam was reinstated, Shen Jie had mailed out two letters, one to Shen Xiaoguang thanking him for his reminder.

As for the letter to Shen Xiaohui, she wrote that she would be fully focused on revision and might not have time to write to the family.

She also made an agreement with Shen Xiaohui that they could meet in Capital City if possible.

In her previous life, Shen Xiaohui had been admitted to a university in Capital City. This time, she had not encountered any misfortunes and Shen Xiaohui had been consistently studying over the years, so there was no reason his grades would be any worse than before.

She had made up her mind to go to Capital City for her studies, and specifically to attend Medical University.

Although she knew that studying medicine and becoming a doctor would be very tough, she really wanted to give it a try.

Upon receiving Shen Jie’s letter, Shen Xiaohui, even though he did not reply, had already decided to study law at B University.

Yes, that’s right, to study law. In his time working, he had seen so much and experienced so much firsthand.

He knew that even for the same job, there were different divisions of labor, and he had discussed this with his parents already.

His parents’ attitude was one of support; the future was theirs to decide, and as long as they were happy, that was good enough.

Shen Jianshe and his wife didn’t dare to put any pressure on their two children. Ever since the news of the college entrance exam’s restoration spread, enrollment numbers had skyrocketed.

They had never imagined that there were so many book lovers around them.

Even though they anticipated a large number of applicants for the college entrance examination, the statistical data published in the newspapers left many people astonished.

The frenzy was real; there were more than 5.7 million participants in the college entrance examination. Although the exact number of admissions had not been released, the number of those who would be accepted would not be high.

Even though Shen Jie and the others were cooped up at home revising, they had seen this year’s registration numbers in the newspaper.

Feng Dan and the others turned pale, "So many people have registered for the exam."

Even though there had not been a college entrance exam for several years, they were not very clear about the data on university admissions each year.

But everyone knew that it might not even be possible for 500,000 people to go to university.

Huo Lei, upon hearing everyone’s worried conversations, originally wanted to say that it would already be good if 300,000 people could enter universities.

Seeing the already anxious faces of the five, if he were to add that comment, Huo Lei thought they might just give up on the spot.

Shen Jie listened quietly as they spoke, "Everyone wants to change their fate, and it all comes down to who is the braver one on this narrow path."

"At least we graduated not too long ago, at least we still have books in our hands."

Even though they stayed at home all day and didn’t go out, it was impossible to never leave. They would go out only on limited occasions.

They also knew that outside, there was a clamor over books, and it wasn’t like no one had tried to borrow books from Shen Jie.

Even Commander Guo’s word was of no use, but whoever came to the door was turned away by Huo Lei and the others.

They had already contributed enough books, there was no reason to take away the ones they had in their hands.

Although there were many people on the other side, Huo Lei and his two friends adamantly refused to relent, and eventually they simply stopped opening the door. Let those who wished to wait outside continue waiting.

Eventually, the crowd had no choice but to give up, and what followed was a very dissatisfied opinion of the seven of them.

"Right, we must get admitted." Feng Dan could already imagine how the people around them would talk if they didn’t get into university.