Chapter 176 College Entrance Examination (Combined with Chapter 169, the review still failed! Please forgive me)
A few years passed, and it was 76 when Yi Zhonghai retired from his position as director of the toilet.

In ten years, Yi Zhonghai has not made a comeback, and Qin Huairu did not help Yi Zhonghai when he was proud. Now he is barely making ends meet with a meager pension.

But He Yukai knew that the old guy still had something in his hands, so he was only dismissed and transferred to another position, but not punished.

Yi Zhonghai learned to cook and do housework. With the rise of Qin Huairu, Yi Zhonghai and the Jia family's honeymoon ended, and of course living together became a thing of the past.

The deaf old lady passed away and gave her house to Li. It is said that she also gave her a box, but no one knows what was inside it.

The funeral was organized by Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, and Li and her adopted son bid farewell to her as descendants.

Yi Zhonghai did not show up at the funeral. Perhaps he was resentful of the deaf old lady for agreeing to the divorce!
No one cares whether Yi Zhonghai comes or not. Now Yi Zhonghai has completely become a transparent person.

Qin Huairu was finally captured by Li Huaide because of her greed. All her earnings over the years were confiscated. After a few years of comfortable life, she returned to the starting point.

Qin Huairu fought back and dragged Li Huaide into the water. Li Huaide was dismissed from his post and disappeared from everyone's sight. Yang Weimin returned to the position of factory director. The change was regrettable.

Qin Huairu was demoted to sweep the toilet, took over Yi Zhonghai's tools, and became Yi Zhonghai's successor. Everything she did was determined by fate.

Because Xu Damao did not offend anyone and helped many people based on He Yukai's suggestions, he took over as deputy director.

Liu Haizhong retired from the position of workshop director and became a retired old man. His purse is firmly controlled by Qin Jingru's son, that is, by his little grandson. He enjoys doing this every day. It is really a relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Can you imagine how close they are to each other? If your son from more than ten years ago was like this, would you try it?

Yan Bugui has also retired. The three most influential figures in Siheyuan have all become retired old men. Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui are living the most comfortable lives with many children and grandchildren. Only Yi Zhonghai has become a walking corpse.

Seeing how filial Li's adopted son was, she was extremely envious, but it was of no use. Li simply ignored Yi Zhonghai.

Jia Zhang had long become a toothless tiger, completely suppressed by Qin Huairu. Even if Qin Huairu lost power, it was of no use. Qin Huairu controlled the family's financial power. As she got older, she could no longer make trouble and had to live her life according to Qin Huairu's mood.

Old man Li also passed away. He Yukai handled his funeral. He had no regrets and no instructions before his death. He knew that He Yukai would not sit idly by, so he just asked his granddaughters to listen to He Yukai. He Yukai arranged for his two granddaughters to work as clerical workers in the steel rolling mill, and they passed away peacefully.

The eldest sister Li Zhen rushed back from the countryside to attend the funeral, but He Yukai did not let her go back. He hired her to stay and keep her company as a worker.

Old man Li took good care of the He family's children, and He Yukai reciprocated by running around and finally ensuring that Old man Li could be laid to rest.

Before Old Man Li died, the two girls worshipped He Yukai as their godfather, and Old Man Li died with a smile on his face.

Cai Quanwu's life is relatively peaceful, and there have been no major changes in the past few years. He is living a good life. Now, together with Xu Jingli and their four daughters, the couple is living a very good life.

He Yushui got married and moved out. She had two sons, Zhao Ge and Zhao Wen. He Yukai prepared a generous dowry, including a sewing machine, a watch, a radio, and He Yushui's own bicycle, which caused a sensation.

He Yushui's husband is a local police officer named Zhao Chaoyang. He is a very honest man and lives a good life. Her parents-in-law are also reasonable people and do not make things difficult for He Yushui.

Now the situation is much better, the family is happy, if there is anything else to worry about, there are only a few children in the countryside.

He Yukai decided to go and check on his own children. The college entrance examination will be resumed next year, and he didn't know how his children were preparing.

The children in the family have to study overtime every night. He Qian, He Yu, Li Xia and Li Zhen are all studying. Except He Yu, these children are considered to be students of the third grade.

The foundation is very solid. Of course, no one has spread this matter around. After all, there is still a year left, and it would be hard to say if it were spread now.

They didn't know about the resumption of the college entrance examination, but He Yukai kept a close eye on their studies.

Order in the school had not yet been restored. At the last minute, He Yukai did not want to cause any trouble, so the children upstairs were studying and the adults downstairs were guarding to prevent anyone from suddenly coming to the He family.

He Yukai now has his own car. Although it is an old one, its performance is still good.

I have to say that the quality of jeeps at that time was really good. Although the exterior showed signs of ageing, the engine was still full of power.

He Yukai and He Yuzhu were going to go see the children. Since everyone at home couldn't leave, Cai Wenqing and Lou Xiao'e stayed behind.

During the break, the girls cannot fall behind in their studies and must have someone to look after them.

Xu Damao's daughter Xu Nuan also studied in the He family, and his son went to his hometown in the countryside near the capital to work as an educated youth.

When He Yukai and He Yuzhu arrived at Fangshan countryside, He Bing, He Jiang and He Xiao had all gone to work. He Yukai wanted to see how they were doing. These children would be grateful for this experience in the future. A sword is sharpened by grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.

Without experiencing wind and rain, you will never grow into a towering tree. These three children have not suffered much since they were born, and they have experienced a lot of sadness here in the past ten years.

Although their cousin was here, He Yukai emphasized that they should not give him too much care and should take advantage of this opportunity to train well, as there will be no such opportunity in the future.

Only by knowing what hard times are like can you understand how hard good days are to come by.

The three children did not receive any special care. Apart from being able to read quietly every night, they still lived in the educated youth courtyard and had to provide for their own meals. This was what He Yukai specifically instructed.

Looking at the children's skillful farm work, He Yukai smiled with satisfaction.

These children will all be of great use in the future. Look at the cunning person next to them. He Yukai knows that person and will definitely like people who take unconventional approaches in the future.

After He Yukai's investigation, he found out that the sneaky person was called Chen Jianjun. Han Chunming was accepted as an apprentice by He Yuzhu and was working as an apprentice in a steel rolling mill and did not come to the countryside.

I just don’t know if this Chen Jianjun is the same Chen Jianjun I know.

He Bing and the others saw He Yukai and He Yuzhu, came over to say hello and went back to work. They couldn't go to accompany their father yet. They had already worked for half a day today, and if they gave up halfway they would only get half of the work points, which couldn't be wasted.

After reading it, He Yukai went to Yang's house and waited until the evening when the children got off work to check on their studies.

The three brothers of the He family all studied at their uncle's house, so that it could be kept confidential. After all, it was the home of the village party secretary, and few people came. Those who came were only there to do business and could react in time.

It is different in the training center for educated youth. There are too many people and too many eyes, which is not only not conducive to learning, but also may lead to malicious speculation.

"Those two are here again. Are these three here to receive re-education or to enjoy their lives? Their families come to see them every month. When they come, they go to the Party Secretary's house. They must have had better food."

After watching the two men leave, Chen Jianjun walked up to Mao Tutu and muttered, unable to hide the jealousy in his eyes.

"I say, kid, can you work hard? He came several months in advance and is a relative of the Party Secretary, but look at him, he has been eating and living with us for the past few years. Would you do this? Don't be jealous."

Mao Ditu looked at Chen Jianjun speechlessly. Why are you doing this? These three people are very good. Why are you making things difficult for them? Besides, can you beat them?

All three of them were good fighters and hunters, and they ate a lot of delicious food. They picked up their bowls to eat, and then put the bowls down and cursed. What the hell!

"We are all the same people, why should they be treated differently?"

Chen Jianjun was still not convinced and started to gossip, trying to stir up everyone's dissatisfaction.

"I tell you, kid, don't make trouble. The three He brothers are good people. You should just work hard! At least they are not lazy. Look at how much you have done."

After Mao Tutu finished speaking, he ignored Chen Jianjun and lowered his head to work. Chen Jianjun touched his nose in boredom.

"Brother, that kid is not behaving himself again"

He Jiang was younger, and when he saw Chen Jianjun mumbling something, he immediately told his eldest brother, wanting to give this guy a good beating.

"Ignore him, he's just a villain. Just don't start any trouble. Dad is here. Do you dare to fight?"

He Bing glanced at his brother unhappily. Is this the right time? Can he not see Chen Jianjun's little trick?
"Little brother, listen to your elder brother and find a chance to deal with him later."

He Xiao was also there to comfort He Jiang, saying that now was really not the right time, as they knew how powerful He Yukai was.

Since graduating from junior high school, whenever they made a mistake, He Yukai would never lecture them. He would call it testing, but in fact he was just looking for an excuse to beat them. Only they knew how painful it was when they were beaten, and there were no wounds at all.

Chen Jianjun didn't get along with them. Once he was assigned to a small group to work with, and they worked very diligently, but this guy went to the toilet and drank water from time to time, and had too many excuses to be lazy.

He Jiang couldn't bear it and gave the boy a tough time, but the boy held a grudge against him. If the boy and Chunming weren't from the same compound, he would have been dealt with by the three brothers.

As a result, this guy would fan the flames from time to time, trying to push the three brothers to the opposite side of the educated youth. Fortunately, the three brothers knew how to share, and did not leave anyone out of the feast, otherwise no one would know!

When He Yukai returned to the Yang family, he focused on the situation of the educated youth returning to the city. Should he let the children go back now as workers or let them stay here?

After much thought, I feel that now is not the right time. It will take another two years for large-scale return to the city. There is no doubt that you can return to the city after passing the college entrance examination.

It would be natural for the children to return to the city to take the college entrance examinations, and of course they can also return to the city after finding a job. However, He Yukai believes that there is no need for that. The hustle and bustle of the city is not conducive to the children's studies. He Yukai gave up the idea of ​​letting the children return to the city now.

There are a lot of children here, and if they all work in the steel rolling mill at the same time, it may cause gossip. There is no need to rush back now. It’s pretty good here!
Although the children have not relaxed in their studies and should have no problem getting into university, as it is much easier than for others, who doesn’t want high scores and a good university?

He Yukai came over today to remind the children not to be disturbed by other news, to review well, and strive to get good grades.

After a while, news will be flying around and people will return to the city one after another. Don't let these things affect your children's experiences.

"Attention everyone, from now on you must study hard and wait for the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination.

Even if others go back to the city, don’t worry, just study here peacefully.”

He Yukai looked at the three children in front of him seriously. Many families began to find jobs for the educated youth children, preparing to let them return to the city.

Especially for the educated youth living near the capital, they originally lived in the countryside of the capital, so it was a little simpler. Unlike Banggeng and the others who were in other places, it would probably take them several years to return to the city.

Unless you can get into university after the college entrance examination is resumed, it won't be that fast. Some educated youth have even married and had children and are not planning to go back.

"Dad, you always say that the college entrance examination will be restored, but when will it be restored? It's been five years."

He Bing was a little pessimistic. After all, it had been ten years. Even if he studied casually, he could have mastered the knowledge. Not to mention the few of them. They couldn't say they knew everything by heart, but they were confident that they could get into college. But time was the most terrible thing. As time passed, without any news, it was hard for people to keep hope.

"Don't worry, it's just a matter of one or two years, just keep it to yourself, don't spread it around, remember to keep it a secret."

He Yukai was still worried. After all, many things had not been settled yet, and no problems could arise now.

"Okay, Dad, we've been here for so many years, we know the severity of this."

The children still trust He Yukai's foresight and he is always one step ahead of others in everything, which is really amazing.

If it had not been arranged in advance, it would not have been possible to get such a good location in the countryside. After all, it was very difficult to arrange for three children to be here.

Not to mention that my cousin is here. Although he has suffered a lot, he has not suffered much injustice.

"Then I feel relieved. I came here today to remind you not to become impatient when you see other educated youth returning to the city. You must calm down and wait for the news. Let's eat."

Seeing that He Yuzhu had finished cooking, He Yukai asked the children to cook and ended the topic. He said that he had often come over over the years to feed the children a snack and chicken soup, but he did not talk too much and just kept it to the point.

Although we cannot bring the food back to the city now, we can still try our best to ensure food. At least we are not starving, which is already a very good result.

He Yukai and He Yuzhu left and waited for a year. When the college entrance examination was resumed, the situation would change. With the spring breeze, there would be great potential for development.

He Yukai's plan is to start with opening a restaurant. He Yuzhu's cooking skills are his greatest reliance. Other plans must be thoroughly clarified before they can be implemented.

After returning home and informing their parents about the children's current situation, Cai Wenqing and Lou Xiao'e felt more relieved. They had been to that place, and although the children had suffered a lot, they could see that they had grown up. However, how could they not worry about their own children?

A year passed in a flash. He Yukai heard from the radio that the Ministry of Education was holding a working meeting. Knowing that the college entrance examination would be resumed soon, he asked He Qian, He Yu, Li Xia and Li Zhen to resign and go home to prepare for the college entrance examination.

In the end, it was Cai Wenqing who stopped it in time and went through the procedures for unpaid leave.

He Yukai is certain that all his children can get into college, which means he is wholeheartedly preparing for it. Cai Wenqing believes that getting into college is not that easy, and it would be impossible to get a job again if he quits his job.

This is the unit, not your private property, He Yukai. It is true that you are the deputy factory director, but nothing is absolute.

After taking unpaid leave, Cai Wenqing and his colleagues devoted themselves to tutoring the children. After so many years of study, they only knew a limited amount of knowledge. The children were in their twenties and mentally mature, so it was not very difficult for them. Compared with those who had just heard the news and started looking for books, they already had an absolute advantage.

On October 1977, 10, the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination began to be disclosed in the official media. This time the college entrance examination was different from the past. Previous college entrance examinations were organized in the summer, but this time the college entrance examination was decided to be held in the winter.

Now the focus of work must be shifted to economic construction. The people in Cai Wenqing's courtyard have been taken away, probably to make plans. The restoration of the college entrance examination will put talent training back on track of development.

There were not many people in the compound who wanted to take the college entrance examination, but Huaihua wanted to take it and even asked He Qian to borrow textbooks, and He Qian lent them to her.

Although Huaihua's values ​​have become a little distorted, He Yukai was not prepared to say much about this matter. The children have grown up, so it is better to let them make their own decisions.

He Yukai was going to go to Zhengyangmen to take a look. More than a year ago, He Yukai had gone there specifically to convey the message that they should study hard and be ready for the college entrance examination at any time. The sisters there were quite convinced of He Yukai and had already started preparing.

The three were Xu Jingli, Xu Jingping and Xu Jingtian. He Yukai arrived at the backyard of the Zhengyangmen Tavern and didn't see anyone. When he entered the house, he saw the three girls gathered together to study. He Yukai nodded with satisfaction.

“I feel relieved when I see you study hard.”

He Yukai suddenly spoke, causing several people who were studying seriously to turn around and look over.

"Brother, you are here"

Xu Jingtian particularly liked this elder brother. In her memory, every time he came, he would bring her a lot of delicious food, almost always meet her requests, and never fooled him.

"Oh, how fresh! I can't come here anymore. This is my home too." He Yukai was in a good mood. There was no barrier between him and Doudou and her sisters, who were much older than him.

"Brother, you always make fun of me"

There was a strong hint of sarcasm in the words, and Xu Jingtian could certainly hear it.

"Okay, let's get back to the point. The college entrance examination is coming soon. All our children will take the exam. After studying for so long, if you can't get into Jingcheng University or Shuimu University, I will be very disappointed. Of course, there will be rewards if you pass the exam."

That's right, I made a special trip just to worry about their study problems. Xu Jingli is already a grown-up girl, so there should be no problem, but it's hard to say about the other two.

"Brother, can I know what the reward is?" Xu Jingli was obviously more interested in the reward that He Yukai mentioned. She thought it would not be difficult to get into university.

"Xiao Li, if you can't pass the test better than your nephew and niece, then that's too bad. The reward is a bicycle ticket for each of you. Go ask your mom for the money. The bicycle tickets are ready."

That’s right, He Yukai prepared bicycle tickets for the children through normal channels and the black market, one bicycle for each child.

"Long live"

Hearing that the bicycle tickets were available, the money issue would definitely be easy to solve. The three knew that their family still had some money. After so many years of public-private partnership, they had received a lot of dividends.

Cai Quanwu also saved a lot of money from his salary, enough to buy three bicycles, so he was not under any pressure.

That’s right, Cai Quanwu has always received a salary. Only Xu Huizhen received dividends but no salary. How could Cai Quanwu not receive a salary after being a public manager for so many years?

"You guys study hard, I'm going to sit in the tavern"

He Yukai left after he finished speaking, no longer paying attention to the excited girls. What was important was to let them calm down and read books, so he would not disturb them any further.

Among the girls, Xu Jingtian is the youngest and is about the same age as He Yu. She was so excited that she couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Jingtian, don't get excited. Big brother has already said that you have to get into university to get this."

Looking at her excited sister, Xu Jingli had to remind her that the prerequisite for getting a bicycle ticket was to be admitted to university. She knew He Yukai, and she knew that if she failed, she would never get the ticket. The eldest brother's authority could not be challenged.

"Don't worry, sis. I didn't learn in vain. Seeing how hard my niece He Yu studies, how could I be outdone by her? I'll order the bicycle."

The three Xu sisters are full of confidence.

"Uncle Niu, so many years have passed. You are still so healthy."

He Yukai walked in and saw Uncle Niu drinking by himself. He had to say that these old men were amazing. They were always so calm.

"Xiao Kai, how come you have time to come here today? You are a very busy man. Come, please take a seat."

Uncle Niu was also happy to see He Yukai. It was a rare occasion for this busy man to come here today. This young man was no ordinary person. During a special period, he was the deputy factory director, and he was still in that position. He was a tumbler-like figure.

"Master Niu, you are making fun of me. I am just an idle person. I take care of my own business and don't want to get involved in anything else. Let's have a drink."

He Yukai took the wine and side dishes and sat next to Mr. Niu, drinking leisurely.

After all these years, I still like the atmosphere here. Although there are some minor conflicts, there are not so many calculations. Even if there are troubles, there is still this special place, the tavern, for everyone to entertain.

No matter how tired or busy you are, after get off work, have a glass of wine and a plate of snacks, chat about everything, and it's a new day again, with all your worries gone.

"Director He, you are in such a good mood!"

At this moment, Chen Xueru's sarcastic voice came over.

Uncle Niu smiled slightly, there was something interesting to watch. If Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru were evenly matched, with Xu Huizhen having the upper hand, then He Yukai would be using a dimensionality reduction attack on Chen Xueru.

Chen Xueru and Fan Jinyou walked into the tavern. Fan Jinyou automatically went to another table. Chen Xueru sat opposite He Yukai. For so many years, this boy in front of her made her one generation lower than Xu Huizhen. (Don't be surprised. In the past, people attached great importance to seniority. If you don't believe it, you can ask the elders in your family.)

"I say, Chen Xueru, we have been discussing our own issues for so many years, why can't we let it go?
Besides, my aunt didn't treat you as a junior. Tell me about you. I thought you were a heroine, but it seems I was wrong. I always thought I had a keen eye. What a pity. I was too conceited. Master Niu, I will punish myself with a drink."

He Yukai drank a glass of wine in a serious manner, and his face became depressed, as if he was reviewing that he had misjudged a person for so many years. He also seemed to be relieved that he was lucky enough to wake up in time and no losses were caused. Chen Xueru was stunned when she saw this. Did she really go too far?
He Yukai made a prompt decision and pretended to be lonely and left. Chen Xueru wanted to open her mouth, but she didn't know what to say. Should she say that He Yukai was not wrong about her and that she was the heroine?
He immediately sat down depressed and started drinking heavily to vent his depression.

Uncle Niu saw it clearly from the side. This kid He Yukai was just acting. He even winked at him when he left.

He Yukai couldn't help laughing as he walked out of the tavern. Chen Xueru would probably be depressed for a while because of his performance just now.

Chen Xueru didn't know what was wrong with her. She kept causing trouble for him, but she didn't offend him at all. She spoke in a sarcastic and innuendo-filled manner.

In the past few years, He Yukai has been very rude, making Chen Xueru experience what it means to be depressed and have no place to vent. Sometimes it even makes her doubt herself. Is it really that she has gone too far?

Scenes like this happen from time to time, and everyone knows it, but no one reminds Chen Xueru. It’s not that Chen Xueru is too stupid, but that she is in the game and can’t see things as clearly as a bystander.

She couldn't figure it out either. Whenever she saw He Yukai, she wanted to find fault with him, but she was defeated every time. Yet, she never learned her lesson. Xu Huizhen had a strange feeling that Chen Xueru's treatment of He Yukai was not as simple as usual.

But she couldn't figure it out. After all, they were both in their forties and had several children. It couldn't be a love story between a man and a woman, right?

This is too exaggerated. Why does Chen Xueru always have trouble with Xiaokai?
Xu Huizhen saw the scene just now. Every time she stepped out, she was afraid that the two of them would confront each other and the situation would become complicated by three people. However, Xu Huizhen always felt that Chen Xueru was very weird and she couldn't figure it out.

They have been fighting openly and secretly for so many years. She could guess Chen Xueru's thoughts before, but now she really can't understand Chen Xueru and He Yukai.

When He Yukai thought of Chen Xueru's look, he wanted to laugh out loud. Chen Xueru rarely gets humiliated. Apart from Xu Huizhen, it was probably only him, He Yukai, who would be the one to do that, right?
What he didn't know was that a strong woman like Chen Xueru didn't like men who were timid and submissive, so his behavior was very dangerous.

In fact, He Yukai couldn't understand why Chen Xueru had always been against him and was sarcastic. It was so strange. Are all men as cowardly as Fan Jinyou or as indifferent as his uncle?
It's all because of men's pampering. He Yukai will not spoil you. Chen Xueru is not his wife, so why should she tolerate you in everything?
It would be fine if it happened once or twice, but he's like this every time we meet. If I don't teach him a lesson, do you think all men in the world are losers like Fan Jinyou?

He Yukai actually didn’t understand why he wanted to make Chen Xueru depressed when he saw her. Perhaps it was because Chen Xueru was too strong.

These things cannot be explained in just one or two sentences. How to say it? Women will not dislike you for no reason. If they really dislike you, they will just ignore you and will not find fault. Generally speaking, they still don't see through you.

　Today's update was blocked for some reason. No matter how I modify it, my application is rejected! Please forgive me. I can't delete more than a thousand words. I've been struggling for a day. I want to post it in two parts and connect the plot. I hope it can be released successfully!
　　
　
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