Chapter 152: Quick Transmigration: Film & Television Multiverse Chapter 32: College Entrance Examination

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Amidst this warm and harmonious family atmosphere, Zhou Bingkun appeared somewhat dejected, sitting alone in a corner with his head drooping, seemingly out of place with this lively scene.

Father Zhou had sharp eyes and spotted Zhou Bingkun's state at once; puzzled, he walked over and asked with concern, "Bingkun, it's the New Year, why do you look unhappy? Is something bothering you?"

Zhou Bingkun raised his head, glanced at his father, and said with a hint of grievance, "Dad, you don't know, these past few years have been too hard for me. I have to work during the day, exhausted after a full day, and when I come home at night the whole family still pressures me to study. I don't even have time to go out and hang out with friends; I'm stifled inside."

Hearing this, Father Zhou burst into laughter, lightly patted Zhou Bingkun's shoulder, and said with a smile, "How old are you already, still thinking about going out to play all day? Studying now is a good thing; learn more knowledge, it'll be of great use later. Don't be ungrateful for your blessings."

Zhou Bingyi beside him also nodded in agreement: "Exactly, Bingkun, Dad's right. Studying can't be slacked off on. Work hard now, and maybe you'll change your destiny later. Stop complaining."

After teasing Zhou Bingkun, Father Zhou looked around the room with great interest and said with a smile, "If our family had a grandson, the house would be even livelier. Then life would have even more to look forward to."

As soon as these words left his mouth, the expressions on Zhou Bingyi and his wife's faces instantly became somewhat unnatural.

Zhou Bingyi lowered his head slightly; Hao Dongmei bit her lip. Neither made a sound.

As for Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan, upon hearing Father Zhou's words, they first exchanged a glance.

Zheng Juan's face instantly reddened; somewhat embarrassed, she lowered her head and lightly tugged at her clothes hem with her hand.

Seeing this, Zhou Bingkun's face immediately blossomed into a radiant smile. He smiled at his father and said, "Dad, you wouldn't believe it, but the happy event has truly arrived. Zheng Juan... she's pregnant!"

"What? Pregnant!" Father Zhou and Mother Zhou stared wide-eyed at once, their faces full of delighted surprise.

Mother Zhou was so excited she sprang from her seat, took three steps in two to reach Zheng Juan, took her hand, her eyes moist, and said, "Oh my, my good daughter-in-law, this is truly wonderful. Why didn't you say so earlier? I've been looking forward to this day for a long time!"

Zheng Juan said with her head lowered, "Lin Hao just told me today after taking my pulse. We planned to wait until after the New Year, go to the hospital for a thorough check, and then tell you."

Mother Zhou said, "Since Lin Hao said so, what's there to doubt? Oh, this is truly wonderful."

Lin Hao's medical skills were already somewhat renowned in this area; this was still the result of Lin Hao deliberately keeping a low profile.

Father Zhou also grinned from ear to ear, rubbing his hands at the side, and said, "Haha, good, good! It's the New Year and we've added such a big happy event. This year's New Year is truly lively. My heart... I can't tell you how happy I am!"

For a moment, the atmosphere in the house became even more enthusiastic and joyful. Everyone surrounded Zheng Juan, offering blessings one after another. Laughter and cheers reverberated through the whole house, as if they might lift the roof off.

On the other side of the city, Lin Hao had long since prepared large and small packages of New Year's goods and, full of joy, headed toward his brother Lin Kun's house to spend a lively New Year there.

Lin Kun's wife Ding Xiu had given birth to a big fat boy just a month ago, which delighted the whole family.

But precisely because of this, considering Ding Xiu had just given birth and her body still needed proper recuperation, making movement inconvenient, this year they didn't return to the old residence for the New Year, instead planning a proper reunion in their own little home.

When Lin Hao, carrying the heavy New Year's goods, made his way to Lin Kun's doorstep, the inside was already a scene of lively warmth.

Ding Xiu's parents were also there; they had specially come this year to spend the New Year with their daughter and son-in-law, sharing this moment of reunion.

Walking inside, he saw Ding Xiu's mother wearing an apron, busy in the kitchen preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.

Clatter of pots, pans, and bowls sounded from the kitchen from time to time, along with bursts of tempting food aroma drifting into every corner of the house, making one unable to resist swallowing saliva.

In a corner of the living room, Lin Kun and his father-in-law sat at a small table, concentrating fully on a game of Chinese chess.

The two traded moves, locked in a fierce, evenly matched struggle; from time to time a brilliant move or a blunder would draw a few exclamations or hearty laughs.

Just then, Lin Hao pushed the door open and walked in.

Lin Kun and his father-in-law looked up, saw it was Lin Hao, and their faces instantly broke into delighted smiles.

Lin Kun hurriedly stood up, went forward to meet him, and said with a smile, "Yo, little brother, you're finally here. I was just thinking of you. Come in, come in."

The father-in-law also nodded with a smile at the side: "Yes, Xiao Lin, we've all been waiting for you. The trip must have been tiring. Quick, rest up."

Lin Hao looked at the lively, harmonious scene inside and felt warm at heart. He smiled in reply: "Brother, Uncle, I'm not tired."

Speaking, Lin Hao set the large and small packages aside and joined the joyful atmosphere, ready to welcome the New Year happily together with his family.

As for Zhou Rong and Cai Xiaoguang, they had also long planned to marry, but because Father Zhou hadn't returned these past years, it kept getting delayed; they planned to hold the wedding after the New Year.

Lin Hao's partner Zhang Yumei went to her parents' place for the New Year. This year policies relaxed a lot, so she could go visit them.

The Spring Festival's lively atmosphere seemed to still linger before one's eyes; in the blink of an eye, Zhou Rong and Cai Xiaoguang's wedding was held as scheduled amid everyone's anticipation.

At the wedding venue, everyone laughed and celebrated to their heart's content, eating wedding candy, drinking wedding wine, offering the most beautiful blessings. The scene was extraordinarily lively, unforgettable for a long time.

Days passed one by one, and soon it was October 1977. The long-awaited news of the College Entrance Examination finally arrived.

However, behind this good news lay some urgency and pressure, because only forty short days remained until the College Entrance Examination.

At this point, the situation became somewhat complicated.

Zheng Juan had given birth to a child not long ago, a cute little boy. Right now she was still in postpartum confinement; her body needed proper recuperation. Just taking care of the child already left her overwhelmed. How could she have much energy left to prepare for the College Entrance Examination?

On Zhou Rong's side, she was also pregnant, already two months along.

Early pregnancy naturally brings physical discomfort, easy fatigue and nausea. She had to mind the little life in her belly while also thinking about preparing for the College Entrance Examination. For a moment she was truly at a loss, her heart both expectant and worried, unsure if she could adjust her state in this limited time to meet the challenge of the College Entrance Examination.

But no matter what, the College Entrance Examination opportunity lay before them. Everyone knew clearly in their hearts that this was a rare chance to change their destiny. Even with heavy difficulties, they all wanted to strive and give it a try.