Chapter 198

"Uh! I was just thinking about something else. Qiu Nan, what do you think about me getting into college?

Just test the main school of the medical school you want to study at, Jingcheng University?"

The more Li Zhiguo thought about it, the more he felt that it could be done. This year is 1960, and he was careless and unprepared.

But it’s not too late to pass the exam next year. When you graduate in 1965, you can continue to hold the position and find a unit to parachute you into, and you will definitely be a leader.

"Ah! Brother Li, you want to go to college, don't you have only junior high school education?"

Ding Qiunan was confused. Today was her day to take the college entrance examination, so how could the conversation be on the wrong topic?

“What’s wrong with having only a junior high school education? I was sick on the day of the exam and was careless. Otherwise, I would have been admitted to high school.

Well, you study hard and I'll think about it.

If I really want to go to college, you can help me review. It just so happens that you just finished the exam and your hands are still rusty."

Not to mention now, there will be no age limit for taking the college entrance examination in the future.

Now the path is more wild. Some top students take the college entrance examination in their second year of high school. If they pass, they can leave. If they fail, they still have a chance.

"Uh-huh!"

Although Ding Qiunan still felt confused, the exam was still important.

"Okay, you should go to school and do well in the exam!"

After Li Zhiguo and Ding Qiunan entered the examination room, he started to take action. Regardless of whether he would go to college or not, it would be right to ask around.

After a while, I met a school leader and chatted with him for a while. I learned that nowadays, life or death is not determined by one exam.

Because in addition to the college entrance examination scores, there is also a "graduation certificate", which is the comments of the class teacher to the students, and this will be attached to the student's file.

If you have good grades but poor moral character, you will basically have no chance of going to university.

On the contrary, if your grades are average, but you have high morals, good character, and well-written comments, you are very likely to be selected.

Until the 1990s, starting from elementary school, class teachers had the rule of writing comments and keeping them on file.

Another thing is that those who are born into a good family will have an advantage, while those who are born into a bad family will have comments that are crucial.

In addition to directly referring to the college entrance examination, there are also recommendations for going to university.

In the movie "Youth", Liu Feng is a man of noble character and got a place to go to university, but because he was greedy for girls, he gave the place to someone else, which eventually led to tragedy.

"Director Zhao, I graduated from junior high school before the founding of the People's Republic of China and had no chance to go to high school. Can I still continue my studies?"

He actually just managed to graduate from junior high school by cheating. He didn't know how to fight in a war, and there was no teacher to teach him. In the end, he did take the exam as a reference, but he didn't perform beyond his expectations.

"Manager Li, you want to go to high school? Are you kidding me?"

Director Zhao pushed the frame of his glasses. He, a school leader who graduated from a technical college, was not as successful as this guy. In this situation, he still went to high school.

"I'm just assuming, just chatting."

Li Zhiguo handed over a meal coupon, which was good for a fast food meal at the Qianmen canteen. It consisted of a steamed bun and two vegetarian dishes. Don't underestimate it, as it was related to whether you could have a full meal for the whole day.

"Manager Li, your hypothesis is very interesting!"

Director Zhao collected the ticket and said with a smile, "Of course you can continue. Just find a company to recommend you to go to high school. It can't be a small company."

"Okay, I understand."

Even if Li Zhiguo is in high school, he doesn't plan to stay here because it would be too conspicuous.

I have to go to Hongxing High School, which is close to home. I only need to put my name on the list, and then take sick leave until the college entrance examination in July next year. The cost is only ten yuan in tuition per year, and I can also get two sets of books, so it’s not a loss.

After saying goodbye to Director Zhao, he went to the silk shop. He had to discuss such a big matter with his wives and concubines.

Think about those who studied in ancient times. All of them continued to take exams after they got married. His situation is basic.

If I don’t rely on my wife for support, where would I get the money to study?
Didn’t Fan Jin also rely on his wife’s father who sold pork to survive and pass the imperial examination?

He is still young and can give it a try.

"What? You want to go to high school and prepare for college?"

Chen Xueru was confused and wondered if she was overheated and had hallucinations.

"No, what's with that expression on your face? I don't support you!"

Li Zhiguo felt like he was poured cold water on. What? Didn’t he believe in his ability or his character?

"It's not that I don't support it, I'm just too happy!"

Chen Xueru was not saying this in a sarcastic way. She just hoped that Li Zhiguo could have a bright future and be more motivated. It would be great for him to go to university. Then he and Xue Yi would be father and son from the same family, both college students.

"That's better. You raise ..."

Li Zhiguo suddenly paused and changed his tone, shouting, "Pian Ye, I'm busy."

"I'm not busy, just take a look. Manager Li, are you free to come over today?"

Pian Ye came over on purpose because he saw Li Zhiguo arriving. He was poor again.

Li Zhiguo replied, "Today is the college entrance examination, and I feel a little emotional. Let's not talk about me, Mr. Pian, how are you doing recently? If you have anything to say, please speak up as soon as possible."

Pian Ye looked at Chen Xueru and said, "Manager Li, I'm a little short of money recently. It's mainly because of my sister. You said she could marry anywhere else, but she insisted on following her husband to the Northeast.

The children had a bunch of them, and whenever they ran into trouble they came to me for help, but where did I get the money? "

Pian Ye has a wife but no children, so he is a childless person. So even though his sister has been married for many years, he still loves her very much.

"How much does it cost this time?"

Li Zhiguo didn't care. The courtyard of Pian Ye was so big and large in size, which was not comparable to ordinary courtyard houses. The central courtyard was even bigger than the courtyard house, and the house was also good.

"This number!"

Pian Ye raised a finger somewhat embarrassedly. He wanted one thousand, but actually five hundred would be enough. But wasn't it difficult to meet Li Zhiguo?

Who knew that he would be so shocked when someone else answered the question.

"You said 10,000, which is not a small amount. I want to write you an IOU, but I won't charge you interest. You have to pay it back within five years. How about that?"

When Li Zhiguo said this, Pian Ye was stunned, and Chen Xueru was also confused.

Are you kidding me? Ten thousand? This amount of money can make Pian Ye disappear on the deserted streets.

"Manager Li, Master Li, this ten thousand is too much. I, I..."

Pian Ye shivered. It was true that his ancestors had been great figures in the previous dynasty, but he had never enjoyed much. Except for the time when money was worthless in his early years, he had never received ten thousand yuan.

"Governing the country, you?"

Chen Xueru wasn't sure whether this was a joke or serious.

"Mr. Pian, just tell me whether you want it or not. If you do, just write me an IOU and I'll go to the bank to transfer the money to your account later. I'll lend the money to you and it won't go into Xueru's account.

She is a little petty sometimes, not as smart as us men."

Li Zhiguo thought that this ten thousand yuan would be enough for his household expenses for half a year.

"Master Li, can you really lend me ten thousand?"

Pian Ye swallowed his saliva. Even if he didn't spend the money, the interest alone would be quite a lot if he kept it in the bank for five years.

"Really borrow it!"

Li Zhiguo suddenly lowered his voice and said, "To be honest, I learned physiognomy from my grandfather in my early years. Your face shows that you will become rich in your later years.

Although we live in a new society now and don't believe in feudal superstitions, this is just a private conversation.

I am very good at judging people and I have never failed. I will lend you 10,000 today. If you become rich tomorrow, don’t forget to take me with you to make a fortune together.”

Feudal superstition cannot be banned, it’s just not spoken about openly.

"Master Li, are you serious? I will be able to make a fortune in this life?"

Pian Ye was tempted. There was no point in cheating him on such a thing, especially since the other person was lending him money for free.

Li Zhiguo smiled and said, "How can this be fake? Come on, do you want to borrow the money?"

"Borrow it!"

Pian Ye is confident that he will be able to make it back sooner or later, and he is still waiting to become rich and powerful.

"Okay, go to Lao Zhang and write an IOU. I'll go to the bank with you later."

Li Zhiguo had a lot of money in his hands. If he kept it, he would be useless for a long time except for earning interest. He might as well reserve Pian Ye's courtyard house first and buy it for Xue Yi later.

"Zhiguo, why did you lend so much money to Pian Ye for no reason? I think he wanted to borrow a thousand at most. He hasn't paid back the last five hundred yet."

Chen Xueru couldn't figure it out, so she asked again, "Can you really read faces?"

"Nonsense! If my grandfather knew how to read faces, he would have taken me back long ago."

Li Zhiguo thought about it and said, "I have no children. It's hard to keep such a big yard. I have to sell it sooner or later.

I like his courtyard and I'll buy it for my son to learn chess if I have the chance. So, it's my money, and it has nothing to do with you."

"Hey!"

Chen Xueru was happy and said, "Use yours first, and I'll make up for it for you later."

"Well, you definitely have to make up for it. You earn money to support the family, and I'm responsible for studying and getting a good score on the list of successful candidates." Li Zhiguo had already developed a thick skin, and he said this as if it were just eating or drinking water.

"Zhiguo, if you lend me 10,000 yuan, the annual interest on the bank deposit is 630 yuan. In five years, I have lost more than 3,000 yuan. I have made a profit just from the interest."

Chen Xueru is generous to her own people, but not necessarily to others.

Li Zhiguo smiled and said: "You can calculate it, so how can Mr. Pian not calculate the interest? He is a face-conscious and particular person.

For the same item, if you give him face, he will be willing to sell it to you at an 20% discount; but if he doesn't give you face, he won't sell it to you even if you raise the price.

Don't worry about it, and don't tell anyone about it. You have to be sincere when you give face, and just do it in your heart, otherwise you will be embarrassed if you tell anyone about it."

"Well, I won't ask about this anymore. Zhiguo, you have to study in high school for three years. It won't be too long until you graduate from college!"

Chen Xueru remembered the key point: time waits for no one.

"High school is only one year long. I will take the college entrance examination next July and set an example for our son in advance."

Li Zhiguo then said, "The director may retire at any time, so it's no problem for you to join the neighborhood committee.

I'm going to study here, so I won't be a public manager anymore. Street officials will also be on unpaid leave. Anyway, there's no salary, so the subsidy is meaningless."

"Who will be the public manager then?"

Chen Xueru doesn't want to cooperate with others.

"Isn't this already available? Film Master Qiu Guangpu is just a mouthpiece. In the end, it's still you and I who make the final decision.

As for the tavern, I accepted the jade from Xu Huizhen and agreed to be the public manager. I will arrange for Zhao Yali to take over later.

She is my person, uh, she is my spy, just like I am your manager."

After a pause, he continued, "I will continue to serve as deputy director of the water pump factory and increase my seniority."

Li Zhiguo remembered that there would be a policy in the future that anyone with 30 years of service, regardless of age, could apply for early retirement and enjoy the same retirement benefits.

This allows many people who started working in their teens to retire early and start their own business in their forties. Even if they go bankrupt, they still have a pension to receive when they are old. How wonderful!

He has been working for more than eleven years and he is certain to receive this retirement pay, with no regrets about his youth.

Chen Xueru nodded and said, "Well, I believe you can definitely get into university. I heard that Beijing Mining College is easier to get into and the admission score is lower."

"No, Chen Xueru, you are insulting my personality. Do I look like a miner?"

Li Zhiguo was confused. My goodness, did he need to go to college just to work in the mines? His goal was to go to Peking University or Tsinghua University!
"Yes, yes, I said the wrong thing."

Chen Xueru quickly apologized, thinking that if she didn’t pass the exam next year, she could just repeat the year and she could afford it.

Li Zhiguo always felt that his concubine was insincere. He was really a top student and would soon be the first high school student in the courtyard, bringing honor to the family.

"Okay, Mr. Pian is here. I'll go to the bank with him and be back soon. My daughter... I'll go home and sort out my study plan."

Li Zhiguo almost let the cat out of the bag and mentioned his daughter.

"Well, then come home in a few days. Xueyi misses you."

Chen Xueru wanted to go out and play with her family of three. The weather was a little hot, but she couldn't stop herself from being happy.

"Sure! How about this, I've got my driver's license, so bring the car over someday and go for an outing."

He can use the car at the pump factory, but it's not good to be too high-profile. He can also borrow a car from the Ministry of Agriculture. It's all a small matter.

"Okay, how about asking sister Huairu to come along? I haven't seen Guan Xiang for a long time, as well as Jingru and Chaoyang."

Chen Xueru is a co-wife, and she is also the mother of Guan Xiang and Chaoyang. The so-called co-wife can be the legal mother, and her children have to provide for her in her old age, unlike a concubine who has no status.

"Ahem... Let's talk about this later."

Li Zhiguo felt a little guilty. Qin Huairu had just mentioned two days ago that she wanted to go to see Xue Yi. He was still hesitating whether to let the two families meet?

He borrowed a seven-seater car and brought his two wives, three sons, and Qin Jingru with him. The car was just enough to accommodate them all.

"Okay, Mr. Pian is waiting."

Chen Xueru didn't say much. She had always wanted to confront Qin Huairu. Her son was already so old, there was nothing to be afraid of.

"Let's go now."

Afterwards, Li Zhiguo and Pian Ye went to the bank. They could transfer money without taking it out. They filled out the deposit slip manually and used an abacus to do the calculations.

It just so happened that he had a sum of money that was due a few days ago, so he didn't lose any interest.

Now I have also received the IOU written by Pian Ye, so it's safe.

Pian Ye was born to be a boy who brings wealth. He worked hard all his life, but made no money himself and just delivered food to others.

"Master Li, thank you very much. I will find you something good to pay the interest tomorrow."

Pian Ye is very knowledgeable about antiques, especially furniture. With this money, he wants to use it to secretly pick up bargains.

They don't keep it for themselves, nor do they dare to keep it, as they use it to make money.

But you have to come secretly and rely on your luck.

"Mr. Pian, it's too polite to say that. I need your help with something."

Li Zhiguo had to find an excuse, otherwise it would seem that his motive for borrowing ten thousand yuan was impure.

"Whatever it is, just ask."

Pian Ye pricked up his ears. He had just withdrawn one thousand and saved the rest.

I will go to the post office later to remit 800 yuan to my sister. There will be a handling fee, but the advantage is that after I remit the money, they will contact my sister to pick it up.

“I plan to go to high school in September, ahem, which means I’m going to take the college entrance exam next year.

My current educational level is only junior high school, which is a bit low, and it will be difficult for me to take over Director Li’s position in the future.

But if I were a college student, I would have basically been the director of the Qianmen Subdistrict Office.”

Li Zhiguo raised a big banner. If he wanted to get around Qianmenlouzi and Dazhalan, he had to go through Qianmen Street Office.

"Oh, Master Li, this is great. This is a great thing."

Pian Ye felt that this was just a way to gild his reputation, and in the future he would really be the boss of the Qianmen building.

Li Zhiguo replied, "So, since I am going to school, I cannot be the manager of the public office. You can take over and help me manage the silk shop and other stores."

Pian Ye was stunned for a moment and then he understood. He said that Li Zhiguo was so smart, why would he suddenly borrow 10,000 yuan? It was too much.

The one thousand is a favor, but the ten thousand definitely has an ulterior motive. It seems that they want him to be a manager on behalf of the public company.

"Master Li, this is great. I can get a raise as a manager. If I encounter any major issues in the future, I will ask you to handle them."

Pian Ye thought there was no problem. Li Zhiguo seldom came to the store, so he had a lot of freedom as a manager.

It’s just that Chen Xueru is very strong, but Li Zhiguo can suppress her. If he encounters any problems, he can complain to this gentleman!

"It's settled then, you go ahead and do your work, I also have something else to do.

Wait, Mr. Pian, you should also buy a bicycle, a watch, and some nice clothes in the store. You will be a manager soon, so you must look stylish. "

Li Zhiguo has already got on a bicycle, so he still has to persuade the film director to spend the money instead of keeping it in the bank to earn interest, which would go against the original intention.

"That's right!"

Pian Ye has already accumulated some industrial coupons. Even if they are not enough, he can ask his colleagues in the store to do some work for him.

"Okay, figure it out on your own and get in touch later.

My car and watch are in great condition. I have used them for many years and they still work well. "

Li Zhiguo didn't say much, and hurried away in order not to make it too obvious.

Pian Ye pondered for a moment, then turned around and went back to the bank. The thousand yuan he had just withdrawn was not enough to buy these big items.

……

But when Li Zhiguo was passing by Beixin Bridge on his way back, he forced himself not to play chess and went straight back to the yard. He happened to meet Yu Shui, Qin Jingru, and Guan Xiang coming out of the yard.

"Brother-in-law, we are going to the Children's Palace."

Qin Jingru has money and dares to go out and play.

Yu Shui also said, "Brother Li, let's eat outside at noon. I have some extra food coupons here."

"Well! Yushui, how did you do in the exam? Can you get into high school?"

Li Zhiguo suddenly thought, it is impossible that at his age, he would be a classmate of Yu Shui. He was so shocked!

He Yushui is only one year older than Qin Jingru, but he started school two years earlier. He is fifteen years old this year, which is the time for him to take the high school entrance exam.

"Ying Zhaohao should be able to pass the exam. The teacher said it is easier to pass the exam in the city this year."

What He Yushui meant was that there were fewer competitors, and the disaster years were unfair to rural children. As a result, there were more vacancies in the city.

The same goes for college entrance exams, the peak will be next year.

"That's very good."

Li Zhiguo didn’t know whether He Yushui had been admitted to high school, but now it was different.

(End of this chapter)