The heat is unbearable, and you can break out in a hot sweat even if you sit still.
The black and white TV set at home finally announced the end of its life when it was repaired for the fourth time.
"I'd better buy a new one tomorrow. I'm not used to not having a TV at home." Li Minghua is a TV fan at home.
"I heard that a color TV costs more than 3,000 yuan. It's better to buy a black and white one. This is enough for Weiwei's tuition for a year, so why waste it." Liu Chunzhi is used to saving and is reluctant to spend this money.
"I just want to change to a color TV. It has color, clear images, and looks good."
The couple quarreled again about the TV, and Li Wei could enjoy herself hiding in her room listening to the radio.
The quarrels between their parents seemed to be a common occurrence for the family, they had long been used to it, and the two children let them go without trying to break up any fights.
Li Jianping walked into Li Wei's room and saw Li Wei lying on the table listening to music. He walked over and took out a box.
"Congratulations on getting admitted to college. This is my gift to you."
Li Wei sat up and took a look, but saw that it was a small cardboard box. She asked, "What's inside?"
"You need it. I went to several places to buy it."
Li Wei opened it curiously and saw that there was a small Walkman inside. She happened to have tapes at home, so she quickly put a box of tapes in and listened to it, and the effect was pretty good.
"Thank you for the gift, brother. It is much easier to practice English listening with this."
"Dad said that when your notice comes out, we will go back and hold a banquet to entertain relatives, friends and neighbors. After all, you are also the first female college student to graduate from our village. This is a great event worth celebrating."
"I don't think it's necessary to be so solemn. Studying is my own business, and I am responsible for the family. Why bother making it known to the whole village?"
Li Jianping said with a smile: "Don't you understand? Dad feels that he is finally proud and proud. His daughter has earned him face, and his face is bright. Besides, there are many people in this city who have been admitted to university and held entrance banquets. , we have received several incidents in our store. It is not a rare thing, and everyone should know about good things."
Setting up the Shengshengxue wine reminded Li Wei of the Luming Banquet and Qionglin Banquet in Daqi. When her third brother passed the imperial examination and Qiong Lin held a banquet, it was probably the most high-spirited time in his life.
August 18th was a great day. Li Wei finally received the admission notice from Nanyin. She held the big red notice in her hand. This was a future she had earned. Her second brother would definitely like it if he knew about it.
The day after she received the notice, she reported her situation to Chen Yating. Chen Yating on the other end of the phone was also happy for her.
"It's really difficult to meet me now. When can you come to my house?"
After hanging up the phone, Li Wei rode to Chen's house. Father Chen was teaching several apprentices basic skills. When he saw her coming, he happily blessed her: "Weiwei, congratulations."
"Where's Yating?"
"She's in her room, go ahead."
Li Wei went to the back room, opened the window, and placed a small electric fan on the table. Chen Yating was sitting on a wicker chair and was reading a thick martial arts novel. She didn't look up when she heard the footsteps, still immersed in herself. in the world.
"Yating!"
"You're here." Chen Yating finally closed the book.
After the college entrance examination scores were announced, Chen Yating felt bad. Her scores did not reach the undergraduate level. Her family planned to let her repeat the study for another year and take the college entrance examination again next year.
"when are you leaving?"
"Let's go on the 29th. I'm afraid it won't be easy to buy tickets and leave early."
Chen Yating looked a little reluctant. She turned around and gave Li Wei a hug: "We have been friends for three years. We are really not used to being separated. Please remember to write to me in the future."
Li Wei said: "Yes, I will also call you. What about you, have you decided whether to stay or go?"
Chen Yating said: "I don't want to waste another year of my youth. So what if I have a junior college? They all study nursing. A junior college degree is enough. I can start working a year earlier. But the notice has not come out yet."
Two girls of similar age talked about the future, both filled with sadness.
"Where's Hu Linlin? I called her home several times but no one answered. I don't know how she is doing."
Chen Yating said: "She has enough points, so she should be able to leave. By the way, you know Lin Haishu, right?"
Li Wei listened carefully and said: "What's wrong with him? His scores are very good. It is said that he is eighth in the city. He should be able to go to a good school, right?"
"I heard he is going abroad."
Another one who wants to go abroad. Is going abroad also very popular nowadays
"Go to the United States too?"
"I don't know much about this. If you have a good relationship with him, you should know better than me."
Li Wei said: "I called him before and heard that he was traveling, so I didn't contact him again."
"He is an interesting person. I remember that he was sitting behind us when I was in the first year of high school. He was a very quiet person, and I found that he was very shy. I have never seen such a shy boy like him in my life. He even talked to girls I blushed at every word, and I even teased him at that time. It went by so fast.”
Li Wei knew that in a few years, today would become a memory, but she hoped that her friendship with Chen Yating would remain unchanged by then. In her previous life, she had no friends except her own sisters. After entering the palace, some of the concubines in the harem took the initiative to have a relationship with her, while others were afraid of her. No matter what, they all had their own interests. Later, she moved into Chongqing Palace, and there was no one around her except Wan Su who could even talk to her. But in the end, even Wan Su betrayed her. She was alone until her death.
After returning from Chen's house, Li Wei dialed the number again. After five rings, the call was finally connected.
"Hello… "
"It's me. How are you doing? I saw your painting. It's very good. Thank you."
Li Wei stood against the wall, subconsciously twisting the phone cord with her fingers. She was silent for a moment before saying again: "I heard you are leaving, have you set a time?"
Lin Haishu over there said: "Plane on the 27th."
"Where to fly?"
"Australia."
"That's great, congratulations."
Lin Haishu here smiled and said: "Thank you, congratulations to you too, I hope to see you again in the future."
"Well, as long as you want to go back to China, we should see you again. Whenever you are free, why don't we meet."
With his chest pounding, Lin Haishu hesitated for a long time before replying to Li Wei: "I'm afraid I don't have time, maybe later, we can always see you again."
Seeing Lin Haishu's refusal, Li Wei stopped insisting: "That's it, congratulations to you again. Thank you for your care over the past three years. I'm very happy to have made a friend like you."
"I'm very happy too, thank you, Li Wei."
Lin Haishu hung up the phone, his face flushed. He knew that he had missed the best opportunity to express his feelings. Now he was about to leave, and he didn't know what changes would happen in the future. Tens of millions of words just turned into a thank you.
(End of chapter)