Chapter 446: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 446: All Parties Consider Then Begin to Hesitate and Struggle

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

"Teacher, I'm calling to ask for your opinion. With my score, I can probably just barely get into Tsinghua or Peking University, but I won't be able to pick the major I want. I want to study Computer Science. You tell me, should I apply to Tsinghua/Peking, or should I apply to USTC, Fudan, or Zhejiang University? The latter would definitely let me get into my desired major, while the former is rather uncertain."

Wang Xiaohua voiced his worries and concerns.

The homeroom teacher said:

"I've looked at your province-wide ranking and referenced previous years' admission score lines. Getting into Tsinghua or Peking University should be no problem, but if you want to be safe, it's best to select 'agree to major adjustment.'"

Wang Xiaohua asked:

"'Agree to major adjustment' means I might be assigned to a different major, right?"

"Yes."

Wang Xiaohua became somewhat conflicted.

He was thinking: which is more important, Tsinghua/Peking or the major?

As for Computer Science majors, he had actually only learned about them these past few days; it wasn't chosen out of personal interest, but more based on future development trends.

So, to say he absolutely must have a Computer Science major, it didn't seem that strong or firm a conviction.

And Tsinghua/Peking are the supreme institutions that countless people dream of.

But long before the college entrance exam, the homeroom teacher had told Wang Xiaohua that the major is also very important, because whatever major you apply for now will largely determine what work you do in the future.

"Teacher, then what do you mean?"

Wang Xiaohua inquired.

The homeroom teacher thought for a moment, then said:

"This must first follow your heart's choice. Being able to choose your desired major is best of all. But then again, these two universities, Tsinghua and Peking, are dreamed of by so many, and now they're within reach. Giving them up isn't that easy either."

Wang Xiaohua nodded in agreement.

Truth be told, deep down he also wanted to go to Tsinghua/Peking.

If he didn't have this chance, fine, no need to hesitate — choosing major over school.

But if he has a chance to get into Tsinghua/Peking, it's different.

The value of a Tsinghua/Peking undergraduate degree cannot be compared to that of other institutions.

Although he could take the postgraduate entrance exam later and try for Tsinghua/Peking.

But a Tsinghua/Peking graduate degree doesn't carry the same value as an undergraduate degree.

"Then if it were you, Teacher, in my position right now, how would you choose?"

Wang Xiaohua asked.

The homeroom teacher said:

"If it were me, my first choice would definitely be one of Tsinghua or Peking, and I'd select 'agree to major adjustment.' My second choice would be a second-tier university with my desired major."

Wang Xiaohua nodded:

"Thank you, Teacher, for your advice."

The homeroom teacher said with a smile:

"You're welcome. By the way, is this mobile phone number yours?"

"Yes."

"Do you have WeChat? Let's add each other on WeChat. My WeChat ID is my phone number. You can contact me on WeChat anytime if there's anything."

"Okay, Teacher. I'll add you in a bit."

Wang Xiaohua hung up the homeroom teacher's call and added the homeroom teacher as a WeChat friend.

His mood became even more complex.

He clearly remembered that the homeroom teacher had previously told him choosing a major is very important. At that time, the implication in her words was that major outweighs school.

Perhaps the homeroom teacher also never expected that Wang Xiaohua could perform exceptionally and reach the Tsinghua/Peking score line.

Now the homeroom teacher advises him to prioritize the school, then the major. This is for Wang Xiaohua's sake, but it probably also involves considerations for her own benefit.

The first Chinese teacher and homeroom teacher in this small county town to produce a Tsinghua/Peking student — this honor added to her professional resume will definitely let her advance further in her career.

It's not impossible her life might undergo a major change because of this.

Wang Xiaohua's head was very clear; he saw through this point at once.

But to say the homeroom teacher misled Wang Xiaohua for her own selfish gain — it hasn't reached that level.

"Brother Xiaohua, why has your expression become so serious? What are you thinking about?"

Wang Xiaoqian beside him suddenly asked Wang Xiaohua this.

Wang Xiaohua snapped back to his senses:

"Nothing, just thinking about the volunteer application. Let's go back; I still have to continue tutoring you and Niu Linxin on your homework!"

The two walked back together.

Wang Xiaoqian said as she walked:

"If you ask me, there's no need to think at all — just apply to Tsinghua/Peking. Apply to Tsinghua/Peking, absolutely fame and fortune both gained!"

"Fame and fortune both gained?" Wang Xiaohua questioned.

"As the first Tsinghua/Peking student from our small county town, for the next ten-odd years, even decades or a hundred years, your name will be engraved in this county's educational history! Most importantly, ordinary Tsinghua/Peking students get lots of scholarships. As the first Tsinghua/Peking student from our county, the county leaders will definitely give you lots of money, and those entrepreneurs will also give you scholarships! Your family isn't exactly well-off, right? When those scholarships come through, you can directly improve your family situation!"

This angle Wang Xiaoqian considered the problem from, Wang Xiaohua had never thought of before.

He had never thought about scholarships, always focusing on his own prospects and future.

Now that Wang Xiaoqian had reminded him.

He immediately felt that this point indeed should be taken into consideration.

He was not one of those lofty people who loathed or even rejected money; on the contrary, he felt that being able to earn money through legal means and thereby improve his family's circumstances was a very honorable thing.

Not long ago, his father had been angered by him into a recurrence of cerebral infarction, which then led to cerebral hemorrhage; they spent over three hundred thousand in the hospital before he luckily saved his life.

Because of this matter, the new building under construction at home had already entered a stage of suspension, and it was practically a certainty that it would become an unfinished project.

And all of this was caused by him, Wang Xiaohua.

His immaturity, his self-righteousness, had brought about these calamities.

If he could obtain a scholarship to help the house at home be built smoothly, it could alleviate the guilt in his heart somewhat.

Taking family factors into consideration, Wang Xiaohua's thoughts gradually changed.

Choosing a good major meant a very likely good future.

But the current family situation also needed to be improved by him.

His eldest brother and second brother had taken out so much money to treat their father; now their finances were probably tight, right?

The money for building the house at home could not possibly be borne by them again.

Although they had never said a word of blame toward him, the calamity he himself had created should still be compensated by himself, no matter what?

But if he were assigned to a major he completely disliked, what should he do...

Wang Xiaohua indulged in wild thoughts in his heart.

Without realizing it, he and Wang Xiaoqian had already walked back downstairs to the residential complex.

"Why are you back so quickly? Sit here for a while; I'll go up with you after I finish this game."

Niu Linxin, seeing Wang Xiaohua and Wang Xiaoqian return, couldn't help but complain.

Wang Xiaohua revealed a bitter smile.

He sighed in his heart; Niu Linxin's attitude was such that even if they hired the best teacher in the world, it would be hard to get her to make progress in her studies.

"Lin Xin, it's almost seven o'clock; we'd better hurry up and go upstairs, otherwise your parents might get angry."

Wang Xiaoqian advised.

Most importantly, she wanted to go upstairs to continue studying.

Previously she was immature and fond of play, missing too much homework.

Now with Wang Xiaohua, this top student, tutoring her, she only wanted to quickly make up all the missed homework.

"Just a moment, it'll be fast; don't bother me, sit down and wait until I finish this game!"

Niu Linxin played with her mobile phone, not raising her head.