Chapter 383: Chapter 383

Hello, Secretary Li. Although there’s nothing wrong with this title, it carries a strong sense of distance. Li Jian Country regrets it now, wondering why he acted on impulse back then, knowing that Zhao Gang and the others couldn’t handle the herbs and just let the villagers attack them.

Originally, without the college entrance exams, Li Jian Country wasn’t worried about Zhao Gang and the others causing chaos, but now with the exams reinstated, these people will all leave the Northeast and go where they need to go.

"Do well in the exams and bring glory to the Red Flag Brigade."

"Let other brigades know that even though we don’t have educated youth here, we still have a few who can get into university." Li Jian Country encouraged them.

Li Jian Country’s words really startled Zhao Gang and Gong Tao. They truly didn’t expect Li Jian Country to say such things; they thought he would give them a hard time. What’s going on?

Clearly, the last time they went to get recommendation letters, he wasn’t this enthusiastic.

However, no matter how puzzled they were, since Li Jian Country showed goodwill, they couldn’t keep a straight face. After exchanging a few words with him, they bid farewell.

No matter how well Li Jian Country behaved at this moment, since everyone had some disagreements, it really wasn’t possible to chat happily as before.

Since everyone had resumed a normal relationship, it was best to maintain it at that level.

"Why do you think he suddenly changed?" Zhao Gang was actually worried before, fearing Li Jian Country would trouble them when it came to recommendation letters. He didn’t expect it to be so easy, and he was so pleasant today.

Gong Tao didn’t understand these things, "Who cares, but will he cause problems during the political review?"

If he really makes a move then, they’d be in tears.

During the political review, Zhao Gang thought the chances of that happening were low, "He wouldn’t be that dumb, and maybe he doesn’t understand, but there are smart people behind him."

The more Zhao Gang thought about it, the more he felt there had to be someone insightful advising Li Jian Country, "Actually, if it wasn’t for his selfish motives, he’s a good leader, better than Zhen Aijun."

Zhao Gang never had any good feelings towards Zhen Aijun, not because of what his wife did before, but because of his great ambition, and he never thought about doing good for the villagers.

"But he had selfish motives, although it has nothing to do with us." Having left already, Gong Tao really didn’t care about the people and things in the village. Thinking so much was just a waste of brainpower.

Li Jian Country didn’t know how Gong Tao and the others evaluated him. Looking at their backs, he couldn’t help but recall his uncle’s words, who once advised him, but Li Jian Country didn’t listen.

And now Li Jian Country truly regrets it. Although maybe what he does now might be a bit late, but just like his uncle said, it’s better to correct than not to.

Li Jian Country doesn’t expect Gong Tao and the others to remember his kindness, just hopes that in the future, when his grandson needs their help, they’ll remember that bit of care he gave them and give a little boost.

When Zhao Gang and the others got home, they put aside the encounter with Li Jian Country, having so many things to do, who had time to care about that.

Zhan Jing and Cai Meina started reviewing their studies early. For this entrance exam, Zhan Jing was truly giving it her all, even stopping tutoring Zhan Banxia and the others, just to pass the exam in one go.

Of course, Cai Meina and the others also had plans. As long as someone from the family got into university, they’d all follow along, as the family couldn’t be separated. As for what to do then, they’d figure it out, even if it meant setting up a small stall to make a living.

For example, renting out comic books could work. This was Gong Ruini’s idea. After all, they had plenty of comic books stored away. Two books for a penny, and as long as enough children read them, it’d cover their family’s daily expenses.

With this strategy in mind, Cai Meina and the others felt much more assured. Otherwise, what would they do if one of the couple got into university and the other didn’t? But now, those worries didn’t exist.

Without any worries, Cai Meina and Zhan Jing studied more diligently. After all, with a backup plan, why not fight hard?

Gong Ruini and others were also studying seriously. Gong Ruini had even thought it through. Although she was still a little kid, her plan was, "At that time, I want to skip a grade and go to sixth grade." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Gong Ruini didn’t have time to attend school with those little kids. It was truly a waste of time; it was better to start middle school and high school early.

If possible, Gong Ruini still hoped it could be like here, where she could study at home and only go to school for exams. But Gong Ruini knew her parents wouldn’t agree.

The reason they agreed here was they thought the teaching resources here weren’t good, so it was better to follow Hua Miaozhu and learn something different. However, when they got to a big city, they’d definitely feel that she needed to attend school to meet more friends, and the education level of city teachers was better than those in the countryside.

Indeed, she’s bold enough to suggest this. Zhao Xuran was not at all surprised by Gong Ruini’s suggestion. This was exactly the Gong Ruini he knew. In fact, when Gong Ruini wanted to speed up her learning progress, he already had this thought.

Zhao Guangran was quite shocked, "Ni Zi, you want to skip a grade and go to sixth grade?"

"Then start middle school in September." Zhao Guangran always thought he was quite confident, but he didn’t expect the silent Gong Ruini to be so ruthless.

"That’s a city school, not our rural school." It wasn’t that Zhao Guangran looked down on their own school, but the city teachers were good, could they do it?

"Why don’t we take it slow and stay in fifth grade." Actually, in Zhao Guangran’s view, them being in fifth grade was quite impressive.

Tch, what fifth grade, what city teachers and students being impressive! Gong Ruini really didn’t want to hear it. "We’re not bad either." Gong Ruini said, if not worried about scaring people off, she would’ve liked to take the college entrance exam.

Who knows, the college entrance exam results might scare off a bunch of people. Sigh, better keep a low profile; can’t stand out too much.

As for whether Zhao Guangran would really go to sixth grade, Gong Ruini really didn’t have time to care about him. Soon, they might go their separate ways. Whatever grade he attended was his business, and Gong Ruini wouldn’t meddle.

Looking at the ambitious Gong Ruini talking big, Zhao Guangran’s face fell. Zhao Guangran knew Gong Ruini was confident she could hold her ground in sixth grade, but he didn’t have that confidence.

What if he didn’t pass the entrance exam to middle school? Wouldn’t he have to repeat a grade? That would be even more embarrassing than not skipping. So it’s better not to skip, as it wouldn’t bring shame.

But if he didn’t follow Gong Ruini, he’d be a grade lower than her. Originally older than Gong Ruini but already in the same grade, which made Zhao Guangran really lose face. If he were another grade lower, how would he live?

Fine, it’s just sixth grade. He’d fight for it. Zhao Guangran gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, declaring he wouldn’t leave Gong Ruini behind, "In a strange place, I can’t leave you. I, as your brother, must protect you."

Yes, he needed to protect Gong Ruini. Otherwise, what if such a cute sister got bullied? You know, people outside were really bad, or else their big brother and Brother Rui Wen wouldn’t worry, let alone those two followers being concerned.