Chapter 380: Chapter 380

The news of the reinstatement of the college entrance exam spread nationwide, even reaching small places, causing a stir among many displaced educated youths with no way back.

Especially with the note above: how could the allocation of jobs by the state after graduation not excite people?

One must know that in the city there are more people and fewer jobs, otherwise why would there be the "Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside" movement, if not to solve the surplus labor problem?

If the state can indeed allocate jobs, there would be no need to look at the faces of siblings when going back, of course, it’s a good thing, and many educated youths eagerly signed up for the exams.

They registered, but many were dumbfounded; exams require studying and revision, and how could they review without books?

Without books, how could they review for the exams?

Otherwise, they would continue to dig the land here? At this thought, chills ran down their spines, although the college entrance exam has been reinstated, opportunities for exams might be available in the future.

But whether they could meet the registration requirements was truly a matter of uncertainty.

This made everyone eager to cross the single-plank bridge, but what could be done without books and revision materials?

The Red Flag Brigade had no educated youths, but the surrounding villages did, and no matter how much conflict there was before, they truly set aside all grudges to get into college.

Dong Juan was sent as their representative, "Cai Ming, you know about the reinstatement of the college entrance exam, right?"

Cai Ming felt vexed at the sight of Dong Juan; previously, she tried various ways to drive him away, and now she could act as if nothing happened, her face really was thick.

"I know." With people coming and going, Cai Ming couldn’t do anything about Dong Juan.

Cai Ming knew Dong Juan stopped him at the school gate, figuring he wouldn’t lose his temper publicly here.

What a scheming woman, Cai Ming used to think Dong Juan was decent and enthusiastic, but after a few incidents, he realized her intentions were quite malicious.

Just a two-word response and nothing more? Dong Juan initially thought Cai Ming would say more. Hmph, really a person without charm.

Dong Juan really wanted to turn around and leave, but remembering why she came, "That, Cai Ming, I remember you have a set of high school textbooks."

Forget it; for the college entrance exam, she would endure it, anyway, they might not meet often in the future; she must bear it for her future.

It really was for the college entrance exam textbooks, but they truly had some nerve to plan on this, "I do have."

Cai Ming couldn’t say he didn’t, that would be excessive, "But I need them too."

Dong Juan obviously knew Cai Ming needed them, hmph, the plan was to borrow his textbooks, to weaken him at the time; although she didn’t know how many people would register or the admission rate, many would register for the exams and the admission rate might not be high.

In Dong Juan’s eyes, eliminating an opponent would increase her chances of being admitted.

"Also, my sister and the others need to take the exam, we all need to read." Hmph, just not lending, and what of it, Cai Ming wouldn’t believe Dong Juan just wanted to borrow the books.

Who knows when these books would be returned if lent out? Maybe not until the exams.

Cai Ming knew a bit about these people’s little schemes; of course, he couldn’t be unguarded.

Ah, "But we..." Dong Juan didn’t expect Zhao Gang and the others to also take the college exams.

Damn it, they were clearly living well here, even had a son, did they really need to compete with them for the return-to-city opportunities?

Dong Juan bit her lower lip, looking disgruntled.

Ha, wanting to borrow books with that attitude, for whom to show it, really thinking she’s a celestial fairy, everyone should allow her?

Cai Ming moved around Dong Juan to leave, talking to such people only worsened his mood.

Better head back to study, knowing the exam days were December 11th, 12th, and 13th, he couldn’t afford to waste time, as it was already the end of October.

"You, you really lack comrades’ friendship." Why did Dong Juan stop Cai Ming in front of so many people, expecting he wouldn’t outright refuse to lend books, after all, people care about face, right?

Someone too stingy, not helping comrades, would be criticized, what’s more, Zhao Gang and their days weren’t going so well recently, no reason for Cai Ming to act so high and mighty, he must tuck his tail to live, didn’t expect Cai Ming could be so arrogant, Dong Juan really didn’t know where his confidence came from.

"Stingy, comrades’ friendship?" Cai Ming wasn’t worried, "When you wanted to drive me out of school, not allowing me to teach, did you mention comrades’ friendship, how come you bring it up now?"

"So for beneficial things, we don’t mention these things, everything must go according to your will."

"To talk about comrades’ friendship, also depends on who the other party is, does one need to be polite to an enemy." Cai Ming truly had the confidence; back when Dong Juan stirred up trouble to drive Cai Ming away, it caused quite a fuss that many people knew about, so Cai Ming could say this unkindly.

"You, you, you." Dong Juan didn’t expect Cai Ming to say it so bluntly, "That, that was the past."

"It’s past, but can it be treated as if nothing happened?" Cai Ming circumvented Dong Juan, "I do have books, but these are mine; why do I need to let you see them."

"You can go tell the commune, you can go complain to the county." Cai Ming wasn’t worried; after all, they already got the recommendation letter and successfully registered at the commune, so they weren’t really concerned. Newest update provıded by novel•fire.net

Complain? Dong Juan had the thought, but would it be effective? The county was busy with various things now, who had the time to deal with her, especially over such trivial matters.

Someone she knew would likely not be willing to help even if found.

Cai Ming bypassed Dong Juan just like that, ha, once linked with someone influential, but couldn’t grab the teaching position, now even less so.

Cai Ming knew many were eager to borrow books from him, but why should he be generous, why should he seek a good name.

Didn’t Brother Zhao and Sister Zhan do enough for the villagers? But one thing not done well was held against them, so one must be tough when necessary.

Otherwise, everyone truly thought they were easy to bully.

Dong Juan watched Cai Ming walk farther away, tears uncontrollably streaming down her face, she felt so regretful for not bringing high school books initially.

She also resented Cai Ming; being a man, behaving so pettily, "Cai Ming, you will regret it."

Wiping her tears harshly, Dong Juan declared Cai Ming wouldn’t escape easily, she must make him aware of the consequences of crossing her.