Chapter 308: Chapter 309: Going to Beijing

On this day, 5.7 million people took the college entrance exam.

Jiang Cheng and Shen Que were not in the same exam hall. When she arrived, the sea of people finally made her feel the gravity of the moment.

The tide of the era was about to begin.

Jiang Cheng followed the crowd into the exam hall, got her stationery checked, found her seat by the assigned number, and sat down.

Waiting for the exam to start.

Soon, the invigilator came in, opened the exam paper seals on the spot, and the test began.

The questions were not difficult.

That was for Jiang Cheng or those who had reviewed well.

For those who hadn’t touched a book in years or were merely trying their luck, it might have been challenging.

Jiang Cheng was not the first to submit her paper; she reviewed her answers calmly after writing, waiting patiently.

Only when others turned in their papers did she stand up and do the same, leaving the hall without giving anyone a chance to discuss answers with her.

The two exam days passed quickly.

When the last subject was done, many students were crying, laughing, or making noise outside the exam hall.

Jiang Cheng watched them with a smile, then rode her bicycle away towards the sunset and tomorrow.

After the college entrance exam ended, many people went to Jiang Cheng’s house just to check answers with her.

But they all left empty-handed because Jiang Cheng wasn’t there; she had gone to Beijing.

She had left right after the exam without leaving a spare moment for anyone.

Jiang Cheng went to Beijing by herself.

In Beijing, she found Shen Que’s comrade, who helped her buy a house.

The house wasn’t far from the university, with a primary school nearby.

She organized the house alone in Beijing, waiting for the exam results so that the household registration could be transferred.

Actually, if she were willing to accept a job in Beijing, the registration could have been transferred directly, but she refused.

Director Leng visited a few times, only to leave disappointed.

While arranging the house in Beijing, Jiang Cheng semi-enrolled at Jing City University.

Semi-enrolled because her results weren’t out yet, and once they were, she would still be a student.

Nevertheless, Jiang Cheng went to Jing City University early to help prepare for the school year’s start.

She had no choice, having intended to apply to the Foreign Languages Institute, where Jiang Cheng knew two-thirds of the teachers.

First of all, Jing City University’s vice president was Teacher Lü’s senior, Teacher Lü was the dean of the Foreign Languages Institute, Teacher Qi was the department head, and three teachers she had previously worked with were also at the institute.

None of the teachers doubted Jiang Cheng’s admission to Jing City University; they wondered why she wanted to apply to the Foreign Languages Institute.

"You already know more than a dozen languages and could teach them. What else do you need to learn?"

Jiang Cheng offered no answer, merely saying they would find out in time.

Though the teachers didn’t understand, they still appreciated having her help.

Thus, Jiang Cheng became the first "prospective student" asked to work before receiving the admission letter.

When the exam results came out, Jiang Cheng’s top scores did too.

Other universities tried to recruit her, only to find she was already at Jing City University preparing for the new students.

Before they had a chance to speak, everyone from the vice president to the doorman surrounded them.

Forget about stealing her away—leaving with both shoes was lucky enough.

As results continued to come in, Jiang Cheng was the first to stamp her admission letter and the first to avoid any postage fees to receive it.

Not only that, but she also joined the process of mailing out the admission letters.

Shen Que, Li Chunxiang, Jian Yueer, Sun Jiandong, Zhao Chengde, and Hua Ying whom Jiang Cheng knew, along with Bai Lu from Sea City, all miraculously got into Jing City University as well.

Once the admission letters were sent out, Jiang Cheng did not return to S City.

She was busy with the new student orientation.

The matters of moving from S City were fully entrusted to Shen Que and Grandma Shen.

Shen Que was busy with the mechanical factory handover, while Grandma Shen handled packing, unwilling to throw anything away.

Shen Que didn’t stop her, letting her do as she wished.

As the Shen family packed, Uncle Sun sat at his doorstep, sighing heavily.

Curious neighbors asked why, only to hear him say, "Ah... the kid didn’t measure up, didn’t get into Jing City University, just got into the provincial university, really... ah!"

Those who heard him felt an urge to bite him.

Didn’t get into Jing City University?

Would you look at Sun Aiguo’s previous record?

He hadn’t even graduated from primary school, and now he’s in the province’s best university.

And you’re saying this... No wonder you’re close to Jiang Cheng.

It’s just like "Versailles" boasting.

The only difference is that when Jiang Cheng says something, no one feels like hitting her; they even think she’s right.

Uncle Sun didn’t care what others thought, he just wanted to brag a little!

They had a university graduate at the Lao Sun family!!

Their ancestral tombs must be billowing with smoke.

At this moment, it wasn’t just Uncle Sun boasting.

This year S City students performed exceptionally well, as good news kept coming, and joy was everywhere.

Those who didn’t make it were disappointed but found hope.

The next entrance exam was just months away; there was no time to waste, time to prepare again!

The evening school’s exam prep class couldn’t take a break, and once more, it was full.

In mid-February, Shen Que took Grandma Shen, Shen Xing, and Shen Yue, along with Li Chunxiang, Jian Yueer, Zhao Chengde, Sun Jiandong, and others, and boarded a train to Beijing.

Jiang Cheng had already gone to the train station with a borrowed truck, waiting for their arrival.

As to why Li Chunxiang and the others came first, it was because she couldn’t handle all the work by herself.

At 10:18 in the morning, the train arrived.

After waiting for over ten minutes, Jiang Cheng finally saw the people she was waiting for.

"Aunt!"

"Jiang Cheng, Jiang Cheng is over there!"

Grandma Shen saw Jiang Cheng, her legs moving quickly as she jogged over.

Jiang Cheng went to greet them, inviting everyone to get in the car and discussing matters at home later.

With many hands, the luggage was quickly loaded; children and elders sat in the front while the young and strong sat in the back.

Jiang Cheng drove.

Inside the vehicle, Grandma Shen and Shen Yue couldn’t take their eyes off Jiang Cheng’s driving, and began to praise her from all sides.

"So amazing! This is the first time I’ve seen a woman drive a big truck like this, it’s great! Look at how smoothly it turns!"

"Sister-in-law, you’re so awesome! I want to be as capable as you in the future!"

Jiang Cheng accepted the compliments graciously, while also taking the opportunity to praise herself.

As they chatted, time flew by, and the group arrived at the small courtyard Jiang Cheng had purchased.

It wasn’t a traditional courtyard house, just three sides with rooms, but it was spacious enough for everyone.

They got out of the car, went inside, and prepared to eat.

Jiang Cheng had prepared hot pot, warm and ready to eat.

Everyone was familiar with each other, so there was no sense of unfamiliarity, and the first meal upon arriving in Beijing was completed just like that.

After eating, Jiang Cheng drove Li Chunxiang and a few others to Jing City University for registration and dorm assignment.

Once everything was completed and a meeting time for the next day was set, Jiang Cheng went home.

As soon as she entered, before Shen Que could even send a longing look her way, Grandma Shen pulled Jiang Cheng away.

Shen Que: Whose wife is she, really???