Chapter 150: Chapter 150

This time, everything about the college entrance exam was arranged in a hurry. The exam was in December, and the results could be released before the new year, followed by the mailing of admission letters.

In the second branch of the Tian Family, three people attended the exam. In the main branch next door, except for the two old ones, everyone went to take the exam.

However, the educated youth took the exam where they were stationed, not in the city.

Some other people in the courtyard also took part in the exam, including sons and grandsons from different families, as well as those who had gone to the countryside or worked in the city, adding up to more than ten people.

When January came, everyone nervously awaited the admission letters.

Tian Chenhui asked every day after work if there was any mail for him.

In mid-January, two admission letters gradually arrived at Sanli Lane. One was for Tian Chuying; she unexpectedly got accepted, and her scores were good enough for a university in Beijing.

The other was from the neighboring courtyard; someone got into a normal university in this city.

Seeing that others received their admission letters while he hadn’t heard anything, Tian Chenhui became downhearted.

But it was only a matter of time; two days later, Tian Chenhui received his admission letter as well, getting into a local junior college.

Tian Chenhui’s current job was fairly satisfactory, but this time he got into a junior college with a less ideal major. After some family discussions, they were not very keen on him going.

Although there was a chance to return to the original unit after three years, no one could say for sure!

However, Tian Chenhui was quite determined and insisted on going.

Seeing this, Hu Honglian and Tian Weibing didn’t try to dissuade him, thinking as long as he had a job and could survive, it would be fine.

On the same day, Hu Honglian received a telegram from her eldest son from the county, saying that Tian Haiyun didn’t pass, but his wife did and got into the local junior college on their side.

Even though it was somewhat unfortunate, it was still quite good. After the daughter-in-law graduates, they could find a way to get her a job in this city, and the son should be able to transfer back as well, not delaying anything.

Hu Honglian also told her daughter, "Back when your elder brother married your sister-in-law, people were gossiping outside, disdaining that she was a rural girl, just doing farm work with no future.

At that time, seeing your elder brother liked her, and hearing she was a high school graduate, I thought she was different from the average rural girl, so I agreed to the match. I didn’t expect to be right, she got into university, making herself and our family proud."

At night, Hu Honglian bought some pork and made some dumplings, and the family had a lively time.

While they were eating, Tian Weijun and He Cuifen from the main branch next door came over, carrying a package in their hands.

Seeing them, the dumplings no longer tasted as good in Hu Honglian’s mouth; she glared at her husband, "Why didn’t you close the door?"

Tian Weibing felt a bit embarrassed; there was no need to close the door when they weren’t sleeping.

It was clear they wanted those two people to leave.

Since Tian Xiang became engaged to the Meng Family, although the two families hadn’t had a conflict again, they also didn’t keep in touch, pretending not to know each other on usual days.

Seeing Hu Honglian’s displeased face, Tian Weijun didn’t dare speak to her, instead turned to his younger brother, Tian Weibing, and in a flattering tone said, "Second brother, Shuyang’s couple didn’t pass, but Shuyi did, also for a junior college, here in our city, he’ll come back soon."

Tian Shuyi was the youngest son of the Tian Family’s main branch.

Others were cordial, and given that it was his own elder brother, Tian Weibing couldn’t say much, so he just nodded slightly with a forced smile.

Hu Honglian slammed down her chopsticks, "Why come over and tell us that your son passed? Trying to show off? Thinking our two didn’t do as well as yours?"

Another two from the main branch had also passed, but Tian Chuying being accepted by a university in Beijing was better than those in the second branch.

He Cuifen was so scared she flinched, shrinking behind her husband without saying a word.

Tian Weijun quickly waved his hands, "No, no, sister-in-law, we didn’t mean it like that, today we mainly came to express our gratitude."

"Gratitude?" Hu Honglian looked disdainfully at the two, "Your family passing, how does that relate to us?"

Tian Weijun: "Shuyi previously encountered trouble in the countryside; the production team wouldn’t let him go, wouldn’t give him the letter of introduction to register..."

Tian Weijun quickly explained the situation.

It turns out that Tian Shuyi was fancied by the team leader’s daughter. Fearing he wouldn’t return if he passed the exam, she obstructed him from getting the letter of introduction.

Tian Shuyi, desperate, ran to the town to complain, revealing their family’s relationship with the Meng Family.

The town leaders, seeing him not joking, made a call to someone in the county to inquire, actually uncovering his ties with the Meng Family, promptly granted the paperwork so he could register.

Due to the connection with the Meng Family, everything subsequently went smoothly, and they didn’t dare to give him trouble anymore.

Tian Shuyi studied well and was admitted.

Although no one from this side had intervened, it was the Meng Family’s influence that resolved the issue.

The couple from the main branch brought some gifts to express their gratitude.

Hu Honglian suddenly shifted her focus away from the family conflict, she pointed at the two, "Your family’s second didn’t say anything inappropriate, right?"

They shouldn’t abuse their power and tarnish the Meng Family’s reputation.

Tian Weijun quickly assured, "Absolutely not, just to avoid being bullied, we clarified the relationship. Don’t worry, nothing inappropriate was said."

Hu Honglian: "Mr. Tian, remember, you can’t speak recklessly about the Meng Family affairs, nor misuse this connection. You can fight with us all you want, but don’t foolishly drag others into it. Shuyi’s incident is done, I won’t bring it up again, but let me be clear, only this one time."

Their connection with the Meng Family was not something to be used casually.

Tian Weijun nodded, "What you say is right, sister-in-law, we all know that. We just came to express our thanks this time, it’s fortunate there was this connection, or Shuyi wouldn’t have had the opportunity to take the college entrance exam.

Second brother, sister-in-law, Xiangxiang, we were muddleheaded in the past, made many mistakes, we don’t dare ask for your forgiveness, just hope you won’t let it bother you."

After saying that, the couple left the gifts and left directly.

Hu Honglian picked up her chopsticks again, glancing at her husband sitting across.

Tian Weibing sighed and said, "Whether to accept the gifts or not, I leave that to you."

Hu Honglian then looked at her daughter.

Tian Xiang: "Since we helped, why not accept them."

Tian Chenhui went over to open the packages and take a look.

There was wine, cigarettes, canned cookies, and malted milk.

All were top-notch goods.

Hu Honglian looked at her daughter, "Alright then, such a big deal, it could change someone’s life; accepting these things is nothing."

As the new year approached, Tian Xiang’s sister-in-law Wang Shanshan put her work aside and returned first with her son.

Hu Honglian went to the station to pick them up.

Now that Wang Shanshan would be studying at the university here, Hu Honglian would temporarily take care of the child.

The day after Wang Shanshan returned, Tian Xiang took a half-day off to go to the train station to pick up Meng Cheng’an.

This winter break, Meng Cheng’an was free and came to see his fiancée, planning to spend the new year with her.

After meeting him, Tian Xiang helped him carry a small bag and asked about the Meng Family.

"Pretty good, he misses you a lot."

Meng Cheng’an looked at her and smiled.

Tian Xiang: "How about Aunt?"

Tian Xiang: "That’s good. Oh, by the way, how’s your dad, and that auntie, is she about to give birth?"

Meng Cheng’an paused mid-step, turning his head to look at Tian Xiang curiously, "How do you know these things?"