Chapter 153

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Once the college entrance examination notice was released, it was like sounding the charge, making everyone tense and excited.

Lin Hao moved quickly, gathering Zhou Bingkun and his wife, Lin Kun and his wife, and Zhou Rong and her husband together; to better take care of the pregnant Zhou Rong, he set the review location at Cai Xiaoguang's home.

Every evening, everyone assembled punctually under the bright lights at Cai Xiaoguang's home like soldiers heading to the battlefield, beginning their intense review.

As for the children, they were all left in the care of Ding Xiu's parents and Zhou Mother.

The elders also did their utmost, looking after the children perfectly, giving those reviewing no worries about the home front.

Lin Hao also kept Zhou Bingyi, far away in another place, in mind, specially mailing him a copy of the meticulously prepared review materials; although in the original story Zhou Bingyi got into Peking University, Lin Hao still felt extra review could only help.

Time flew by in the tense review atmosphere, and soon that long-awaited yet nerve-wracking college entrance examination moment arrived.

Carrying dreams and hopes, everyone stepped into the examination hall with firm strides. Outside the examination hall,

were the earnest expectations of family and friends; inside, the figures of everyone writing furiously, struggling for their destiny.

After an anxious wait, finally, before the Spring Festival, the admission letters carrying everyone's future hopes were sent to their respective homes (here, for plot effect, real-world timing is not referenced).

Relying on solid knowledge foundations and outstanding performance, Lin Hao and Zhou Bingyi successfully gained admission to the longed-for Peking University, that hallowed institution countless students dream of.

Because of the child, Zhou Rong indeed found herself somewhat overwhelmed during review, and her progress fell slightly behind. Still, she did not lose heart; relying on her previous foundation and effort, she ultimately got into Jichun Normal University, fulfilling her university dream.

Zhang Yumei, like Zhou Rong, smoothly entered Jichun Normal University, and the two could continue accompanying each other and growing together in university.

Lin Kun and his wife worked at the Soy Sauce Factory daily and had a strong interest in food; this college entrance examination, through their own effort, they both entered the Food Science Department of Jichun University, and can continue advanced study in their field of interest.

Hao Dongmei, through her own effort, successfully got into Jichun Medical College, and will continue forward on the path of medicine, to help more people.

Cai Xiaoguang, relying on his passion for and accumulation in broadcasting, got into Jichun Broadcasting College; presumably there he can fully display his talent and carve out a place in the broadcasting field.

Most gratifying of all were Zhou Bingkun and his wife; this lifetime they finally fulfilled their university dream.

On Lin Hao's suggestion, Zhou Bingkun chose the Economics major at Jichun University.

Lin Hao well knew Zhou Bingkun had quite a knack for business in daily life, and believed he would surely achieve something in this professional field.

Zheng Juan, like Zhou Rong and Zhang Yumei, entered Jichun Normal University, opening a new chapter of her university life.

For a moment, the several large families were all immersed in this harvest joy; everyone's future became brighter and full of hope because of this college entrance examination.

On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei returned; after the Spring Festival they would prepare to report to university, no longer needing to go to Xinjiang.

On the very first day Zhou Bingyi returned home, he couldn't wait to come to Lin Hao's home together with Hao Dongmei.

Upon entering, Zhou Bingyi said to Lin Hao with a face full of sincerity: "Lin Hao, this time I really must thank you properly; those review materials you sent me helped enormously, without them my preparation would have been who knows how much harder."

Lin Hao smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Bingyi Ge, why stand on ceremony with me? We're family; helping out is only right."

After a few pleasantries, Zhou Bingyi's expression suddenly turned somewhat awkward; he hesitated for a long while before finally mustering the courage to bring up Hao Dongmei's infertility.

As it turned out, this time Hao Dongmei again accidentally fell into the well, and it was deep winter, the weather bitterly cold; worse, she was on her period at the time.

Although Lin Hao had prepared in advance and given some medicine, perhaps because the cold from that accident was too severe, Hao Dongmei's body was still greatly affected, and her menstruation stopped for a full half year.

Since then, they had been trying hard for a child, but Hao Dongmei's belly showed no movement whatsoever; this made Zhou Bingyi frantic with worry. With the New Year approaching, he feared Father would again bring up wanting a grandson; if that happened, the two of them truly wouldn't know what to do.

Hearing this, Lin Hao immediately frowned; he said to Zhou Bingyi with slight reproach: "Bingyi Ge, look at you, such a big matter, why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have examined Dongmei Jie sooner."

Finishing speaking, Lin Hao hurriedly had Hao Dongmei sit on the chair to one side, gesturing for her to extend her wrist so he could take her pulse and diagnose.

Hao Dongmei somewhat shyly extended her wrist, her eyes holding a trace of expectation mixed with a hint of worry, hoping Lin Hao could discern some clue and help solve this long-troubling problem.

After Lin Hao's diagnosis, Hao Dongmei's condition was still treatable, but some medicines were hard for Lin Hao to obtain, so he wrote a prescription and had Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei find a way to buy the medicine; after all, Hao Dongmei's father had resumed work and was now the provincial governor, so getting medicine shouldn't be difficult.

Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei left holding the prescription, full of hope.

This New Year, the Zhou Family was even livelier; Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were beaming, the household not only gained a grandson, but three children plus two daughters-in-law and one son-in-law — six university students in total — an absolute first in Guangzi Pian; anyone who saw it would be envious for a long time.

Father Zhou returned home dust-weary, not even pausing to rest; he set down his luggage and headed straight for Lin Hao's home.

He had one thing on his mind: he must properly thank Lin Hao.

In Father Zhou's view, if not for Lin Hao, judging by that kid Zhou Bingkun, who never took study seriously and always thought about going out to play, he'd probably spend his life staring at the university gate but never able to step through.

It was Lin Hao who tirelessly supervised Zhou Bingkun and his wife's studies, tutored them, prepared review materials, giving them the possibility of getting into university; on this point, Father Zhou's heart was clear as a mirror.