Zhao Donglin is not a person without dreams, in fact, he also has his own expectations for the future life.
When he was very young, his dream was to live a life full of food and clothing, and his family lived with openness and dignity.
After joining the army, his wish was to defend his family and country, to never have wars, to persevere to the end and not to give up, and to face difficulties without fear, because he understood that a country comes first and then a family.
After changing jobs, his idea is to take good care of his two children, make some achievements in his job, and do some real things for the villagers.
Later, he married Jiahui, and his expectation after marriage was very simple, that is, to grow old together with Jiahui and spend this life in a normal way.
When they are old, they will watch the sunset and sunrise hand in hand, the house will be full of children and grandchildren, Cheng Huan will be at his knees, picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and seeing Nanshan leisurely.
But now, Jiahui described another possibility to him, which is to go out of the village to receive higher education and start a new life journey by standing on the shoulders of giants.
When he jumped out of Shanghe Village, out of Shengli Commune, and even out of Wudong Province in Jiangkou County, Zhao Donglin realized that the world is really big, and he can be more than just a village party secretary in Shanghe Village.
The state mentioned in its decision to resume the college entrance examination that it will give priority to ensuring the admission of key colleges, medical colleges, normal colleges and agricultural colleges. The jobs after graduation will be uniformly assigned by the state. Miscellaneous expenses, and monthly living allowances are given to students to reduce the burden on rural families.
At this time when all kinds of things are waiting to be done, the country can spend such a huge economic investment to encourage young people to take the college entrance examination and enter the university campus. It can be seen that the country is in a moment of extreme shortage of talents. As a party member, I should stand up and take on more Responsibility.
Focus on the needs of the country from the big picture, but also for yourself and future generations from a small perspective. As Jiahui said, if they work hard as parents and make progress, their children will also benefit. Just like the children of cadres a few years ago Can give priority to study and work opportunities.
After a sleepless night, when the sky broke, Zhao Donglin made up his mind to overcome all difficulties and take the college entrance examination. As a man, his consciousness and fighting spirit cannot be lost to his own wife!
In her sleep, Jiahui always felt that Youdao's eyes were watching her, thinking that Fang Fang had woken up, she tried to open her misty eyes, and found that it was not her son who woke up, but her husband was looking at her, Jiahui breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted to close her eyes and continue to sleep, but the light in his eyes was too bright for her to ignore.
"It's so early... what do you think I'm doing..."
Fang Fang hasn't been weaned yet, and she still has the habit of drinking night milk. Jiahui fed her once in the middle of the night, so she naturally didn't get enough sleep.
This kind of life has continued since Fangfang was born until now, and Jiahui deeply understands the difficulties of a mother.
No time for myself, always around the baby, feeding, changing diapers, time is cut into pieces.
Of course, happiness and pain go hand in hand, and the joy of being a mother is enough to eliminate all pain.
"I've already thought about it."
"kindness?"
In the morning, my brain froze, and it hadn't started working yet.
"I'm going to take the college entrance examination with you."
Only then did Jiahui realize what he was talking about, and her mind immediately cleared up.
"Really? I knew you would agree."
After making the decision, Zhao Donglin relaxed. Hearing what Jiahui said, he asked curiously, "Oh, why are you so sure?"
Jia Hui smiled, "Because you are not a salted fish, but a young man with ambitions and dreams."
Zhao Donglin laughed out loud.
"Nonsense, what kind of salted fish."
He stretched out his arms to embrace Jiahui. The soft wife made him a little distracted. Just as he thought about seeking some benefits for himself, Fangfang who was sleeping on the inner side of the bed suddenly burst into tears. Thinking about her husband, she pushed Zhao Donglin away and leaned over to watch him let go.
"Let's go, what's the matter? Oh, peeing, isn't it uncomfortable, then wait, mom will change you a clean diaper."
The diaper I put on was changed in the middle of the night. After a few hours, it must have been wet. Fortunately, it didn't smell bad, otherwise I would have to work very early in the morning.
Zhao Donglin shook his head helplessly. Since his son was born, his family status has plummeted. This is not a son, but an extra ancestor.
Fang Fang, who was hugged by her mother, stopped crying with her eyes wide open. Jiahui took a clean diaper from the bedside table and said to Zhao Donglin while changing the diaper, "Since we have decided to participate, we have to hurry up and get the name." You have reported, and there are jobs in the village, you have to make arrangements in advance."
Zhao Donglin nodded, ready to go to the commune to explain the situation to Director Zhong after breakfast, wondering if Director Zhong would support this decision.
"By the way, are you going to talk to Mom?"
This is a big matter, which concerns the whole family. Compared with the wife's opening, Zhao Donglin's son must be better. Even if the parents-in-law disagree, they will not have any thoughts about him.
How could Zhao Donglin not know Jiahui's small thoughts, but this kind of thankless task should be left to him.
"Let me tell you, just wait for the news."
Jiahui nodded in satisfaction, just changed her son's diaper, went over to hold Zhao Donglin's face, and kissed him on the mouth.
"Come on, I'll give you a reward."
Zhao Donglin smiled, looked at Jiahui and said, "That's it? If I get it done, how are you going to repay me?"
Jiahui picked up her son and prepared to breastfeed her son. She knew what he meant when she heard what he said, and spat at him with a blushing face.
"Think about what you have and what you don't have, and don't think about serious things. Let me tell you, I have all the textbooks for high school, and I also have reference books. Let's go to the market to see if there are any targeted review materials. The next one month, let’s prepare together.”
This time the exam only relied on three subjects: language, mathematics, and mathematics. In her previous life, Jiahui heard from several elders who had taken the resumption of the college entrance examination that the exam questions were not difficult, but those who had a certain foundation in learning were finally admitted to the university.
Zhao Donglin has a strong learning ability and is also a smart person. It should be no problem to try to pick up those knowledge points. Take a step back and say that even if the time is tight this time and he is not ready, he can still catch up with the next summer.
Jiahui was feeding Fang Fang in the room, and Zhao Donglin went out first to talk to his parents.
"Entry into college? Okay, why did you suddenly think of this?"
Zhang Qiaoer and Zhao Manzhu looked at each other after listening to their son's words. From their point of view, they are living a good life now. The son works in the village and has both face and high salary. The daughter-in-law has just given birth to a grandson and is not weaned. There is also sewing skills, the couple have both children and their lives are flourishing, there is no need to go to any university at all.
Besides, they are all married and have children, and they are not young people in their teens or twenties, so why go to school!
"The country has just resumed the college entrance examination and encourages young people who meet the requirements to take the exam. Jiahui and I agree that this is a very good opportunity. Anyway, going to school does not cost money, and there is no financial pressure. Going to university is no matter whether it is work or life. Well, both will have a positive impact."
This Zhang Qiaoer naturally understands. In fact, there are not no college students in recent years, but that kind of university is not accessible to ordinary people. Only those high school students with a good "born" can be recommended to study at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. Arrangements can be made as soon as they come out. Good work.
Zhao Donglin explained the national policy to his parents. The admissions documents specifically stipulate that those who have rich practical experience and research results or have real expertise, the age can be relaxed to 30 years old, regardless of marriage. Zhao Donglin is 30 years old this year, and his real age Only twenty-nine years old.
"Then what about your work in the village? If Jiahui goes, let him go and leave him alone? He's only so young, can you bear it?"
Not to mention Heidan and Yingbao.
It's okay for the old couple to work hard at home, but let's put a milk doll, how can we do without mother, isn't it the same as Yingbao at that time.
"Jiahui and I have also considered this issue. If we both pass the exam, our family will go to the city together, rent a house next to the school, and take the children with us."
Zhang Qiaoer's eyes widened immediately, "What! The whole family is going to the city. How can the house be organized with such a big mess? Where can we all go to the city to earn work points? What shall we eat and drink?"
At that time, not only will there be no income, but money will be spent everywhere. Zhang Qiaoer feels pain when she thinks about it.
In the room, not only Jiahui was listening, but Meixiang was also listening intently in her own room.
My sister-in-law really didn't lie to herself. I just talked about the college entrance examination yesterday, and my elder brother mentioned it to my parents today. She knows her parents. Running towards a brighter life, Mei Xiang felt warm in her heart.
After taking a puff of cigarette, Zhao Manzhu tapped on the pipe, looked at his son and asked, "Have you made up your mind, must you take the exam?"
Zhao Manzhu thinks about the problem longer than his wife. Since it is supported by the state, there will be no harm. He is also very convinced of his son.
What Zhao Manzhu thought was that he was old, and his current ability was farming and doing some housework, but his son was still young, and his future was limitless.
He is a party member. He returned from the army and became the secretary of the village party committee. If he takes the college entrance examination again, he will definitely be able to become a bigger cadre in the future. College students are so precious, isn't it just like the examination of talents in ancient times.
"That's fine, then you take the exam, and if you pass the exam, our family will figure out a way together."
It was the first time that his wife made a decision beyond her own. Zhang Qiaoer took a look at her and was still a little hesitant.
Zhao Manzhu persuaded, "Let them try it. You can't even refuse to try it. You said that if they pass the college entrance examination and become college students, they will be arranged to work in the city in the future, and if they have a city hukou, won't their family members benefit from it? "
Zhang Qiaoer thought it was indeed the truth, bit the bullet and nodded in agreement.
Forget it, let's take it first, whether you can pass the exam is still the same thing, if you pass the exam, it's just fine, you don't have to think about it.
In fact, what Zhang Qiaoer disapproves of is not her son, but her daughter-in-law. The old man’s thinking is relatively conservative. She thinks that the value of a woman’s life is reflected in marriage and family. If she can take good care of her husband and children, she has fulfilled her responsibility. What is the future and what is the ideal? , are all false.