Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Study Hard and Improve Together Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Study Hard and Improve Together The Yue family was united in purpose; ever since they learned that Yue Jiannan wanted to attend college, they had made many preparations.
Yue Jiandong went specially to the city to inquire and reported back to the whole family afterward.
“The college entrance examination is in early July, there’s only a little over four months left. In this time, Jiannan needs to find a school that allows sitting-in, and they must agree to let him take the exam after enrolling.”
“I hear the competition among several schools is fierce now. To enroll students, they conduct examinations and don’t just allow anyone to sit-in casually.”
Upon hearing this, the Yue family began to worry.
Only Yue Jiannan said calmly, “Brother, I’m not afraid of the exams; I haven’t wasted these past few years.”
Lin Chunju seriously said, “Studying on your own is like groping your way across a river by feeling for stones. Having teachers guide you is different, but you don’t have to rush this year. If it comes to it, you can still take the examination next year.”
Yue Jiandong also said, “That’s right. The teachers at school were saying that there used to be a college entrance preliminary system a couple of years ago where only students who passed the preliminary could take the entrance exam. But that was abolished and now repeating a year is also allowed. If it comes to it, use this year as a trial run.”
Yue Jiannan nodded, his face full of determination.
He always seemed to joke around day-to-day, but when it came to serious matters, he was never negligent.
It was when he raised fish, and it was the same now with his resolve to study.
Zhang Ying asked, “Jiannan isn’t registered in the city, and our family doesn’t have relatives there either. If he goes to study, where will he live?”
Yue Jiandong laughed, “We don’t need to worry about that; the school has dormitories. Jiannan can stay at the school.”
It just costs more money.
After a discussion, the family came up with solutions to all the problems involved.
Lin Chunju, with her usual vigor, immediately asked Yue Jiannan to pack his things.
“Once we figure out a plan, you go straight to school, Jiannan. Don’t worry about the fishpond at home; Xiaohu can manage it. We also have some financial foundation now. We can hire others to help with farming.”
At such a time, Yue Jiannan felt a bit ashamed, “Doing this will cause the family to miss out on some harvests…”
Lin Chunju glanced at him sideways, “You wanting to study makes your mother very happy. Whether you succeed or not, at least you’ll learn more. You can always raise fish whenever, but not everyone gets a chance to attend university.”
Wang Xiaoni also joked with a laugh, “Our village hasn’t produced a college student yet. If Jiannan really gets in, that would truly bring glory to our ancestors. The news would probably spread to the surrounding villages as well.”
Upon hearing this, Yue Jiannan began to puff up his chest again.
“Then I must indeed make our Yue family proud.” His demeanor was as if he had already passed the exam.
Seeing his proud look, the whole family couldn’t help but laugh.
Lin Chunju playfully teased him for counting his chickens before they hatched yet also secretly felt relieved.
The third child really had a good nature.
No matter what setbacks he faced, he would recover after a while and never let himself be trapped in a dead end.
With Yue Jiannan’s matter settled, Lin Chunju suddenly looked toward Yue Qingqing.
“Speaking of which, Qingqing is also about the right age to start school.”
Yue Qingqing looked up, her round eyes turning towards them.
“Now that the Yu family’s issues are settled and Xingxing can continue her studies, it would be good for Qingqing and Xiaohu to start together.”
Zhang Ying expressed her concerns, “Qingqing is still too young, how about next year?”
A mother is always , on one hand hoping for her children to excel and on another worrying about them facing too many challenges.
Zhang Ying was afraid that Qingqing, being young, might be bullied by other children in the village.
Lin Chunju laughed, “It’s alright, our kids are smart. It’s good to start school early, so it doesn’t delay their education.”
Yue Xiaohu was outside running around, oblivious to the fact that his carefree childhood days were almost over.
In Yue Qingqing’s eyes was a look of befuddlement, then she glanced at Yue Jiannan.
Weren’t they just discussing the uncle going to school? How had it suddenly turned to her own schooling?
Yue Jiannan mischievously squatted down, grasped Yue Qingqing’s hand, and shook it up and down.
“Comrade Yue Qingqing, we must both study hard and make progress together.”