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Chapter 88 0086 [A Young Girl's Feelings Are Always Poetic]

After making a fuss in the city and county, Chen Guiliang returned to the village to continue his efforts.

If it weren't for the gongs and drums that day, Chen Guiliang wouldn't have needed to throw a banquet. But since the news had already spread and so many people had come to celebrate, it wouldn't be right not to treat the villagers to a meal.

The food was quite plentiful; I didn't intend to make money from the gift money.

After settling the accounts, they ended up losing several hundred yuan.

My parents and grandma were especially happy because everyone in the village was saying auspicious things about them, and they were now one of the most prosperous families in the village.

After the banquet in the village finally ended, things calmed down, and Chen Guiliang could finally relax at home and read the History of Ming.

During that time, I also went to the city to buy air conditioners for my own family and my grandmother's family.

It's so hot!
Major newspapers are once again boosting Chen Guiliang's reputation.

Last time, dozens of media outlets came, and Principal Yan left his phone number with the reporters. Now they can just call and interview them.

When Principal Yan spoke with reporters from various newspapers, he repeatedly said, "Chen Guiliang is a very talented student. His middle school entrance exam scores were among the top in the city. Although his high school grades dropped at one point, it was because he was engrossed in literature, history, and philosophy books. He is a left-behind child from a poor family, and he was willing to go hungry to buy books."

"At its worst, Chen Guiliang's grades dropped below the second-tier university admission line. He made a painful decision, sold all his extracurricular books, and focused entirely on preparing for the college entrance examination, studying anytime and anywhere. Heaven rewards those who work hard, and Chen Guiliang's grades improved with each passing year in his senior year. Finally, in the college entrance examination, he exceeded the admission line of Peking University by 8 points!"

The "admission cut-off line" that Principal Yan mentioned became the "admission line" in the reporter's writing.

As a result, one report after another was published.

Moreover, Han Han, who failed her courses and dropped out of school, was brought up again by reporters and used as a negative example to highlight Chen Guiliang.

As a result, Chen Guiliang attracted more attention nationwide than the top scorers in each province.

Because this matter is very newsworthy, a student who was specially admitted to Peking University was able to get into Peking University based on his own merit!

……

evening.

The moon rises, and the stars peek out.

Even though they have air conditioning at home, they are reluctant to use it. Instead, their parents and grandmother carry stools and palm-leaf fans to the big tree to chat with the neighbors and cool off.

Chen Guiliang moved two long benches to his courtyard, set up a cool spot, lit mosquito coils, and lay down under the night sky to watch the stars.

After 8 p.m., a gentle breeze blew by, taking away some of the summer heat.

The mountains and fields on the opposite bank of the river were shrouded in night, and the majestic archway of the abandoned dock could be vaguely seen. Moonlight and stars reflected on the jade-like river, and the river breeze rustled the leaves of the poplar trees and bamboo groves.

The chirping of insects and croaking of frogs rose and fell, making the night seem even more peaceful.

Under the tall trees in the distance, people were chatting about something interesting, and bursts of laughter would occasionally erupt from their ears.

The rice is almost ripe and will be ready for harvest in just over half a month. The fragrance of rice can be faintly smelled in the air.

As Chen Guiliang gazed at the brilliant starry sky, his mind completely emptied, as if he could communicate with all things in heaven and earth, and that he had become one with nature.

In that instant, Chen Guiliang recalled Zhang Xiaoxiang's poem: "Drinking the entire West River, carefully pouring the Big Dipper, all things are guests. I tap the side of the boat and whistle alone, unaware of what night this is!"

These days are so leisurely and pleasant.

Then, the phone rang.

"I received my acceptance letter," Bian Guanyue said.

Chen Guiliang said, "Which school did you apply to? You're being so secretive."

Bian Guanyue said, "I wasn't sure before. My dad hired an expert who carefully analyzed all the schools in Beijing. The expert said that it would be best to apply to the Capital University of Economics and Business, because that school will become a first-tier university in a few years."

"What's your major?" Chen Guiliang asked.

Bian Guanyue said, "Administrative management."

Chen Guiliang said, "Hmm...it's not bad, it suits you quite well."

Bian Guanyue said, "This year, 28% of the undergraduate programs at the Capital University of Economics and Business are first-tier, and 72% are second-tier. Popular majors like economics, finance, insurance, and international trade all require passing the first-tier cutoff score. I only had my eye on two second-tier programs: public administration and communication, but experts said there would definitely be a lot of people vying for them. Hehe, thankfully I got accepted, no big deal."

"Congratulations," Chen Guiliang said sincerely. "That expert is right. In a few years, the Capital University of Economics and Business will definitely be upgraded to a first-tier university."

Bian Guanyue asked, "When does Peking University start its semester?"

Chen Guiliang said, "New students will register on August 19th, and military training will begin on the 22nd."

“The Capital University of Economics and Business is about the same, let’s fly together,” Bian Guanyue joked. “You must be very rich now, with royalties and college entrance exam bonuses.”

Chen Guiliang said, "Do you still remember the thousand yuan I owe you for buying clothes?"

"Of course I remember, you can't go back on your word," Bian Guanyue said with a sigh. "We hadn't known each other for very long back then, and now we're about to go to university. Time really flies."

Chen Guiliang asked, "You didn't lose Qin Shi Huang's token, did you?"

"Hmph, I lost it a long time ago, I don't care about your broken stone." Bian Guanyue's tone was ambiguous, whether it was coquettish or arrogant.

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "Then you'll suffer a great loss."

The two chatted about random things when, as if possessed, Bian Guanyue blurted out, "Do you know my nickname?"

"Shut up (to back down and shirk responsibility)?" Chen Guiliang joked.

Bian Guanyue feigned anger: "You're the one who's being rude! The elders in my family all call me Guan Guan."

Chen Guiliang, the professional straight man, said: "Why not call her Bianbian or Yueyue?"

Bian Guanyue explained, "My family's surname is Bian, so naturally no one calls me Bianbian. Also, I have a relative whose nickname is Yueyue. My grandparents call me Guanguan, and it gradually became my nickname. Even my maternal grandparents call me that."

“I still think ‘Suo Bian Bian’ sounds better,” Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Guanyue reiterated: "Don't call me Suo Bianbian, that's a nickname my elementary school classmate gave me!"

Chen Guiliang knew what Bian Guanyue meant; he simply wanted Bian Guanyue to call him by his nickname from now on.

But he just wanted to tease him.

Men are all childish!
"Guan Guan."

"Ah."

……

Over the next few days, Chen Guiliang received a series of phone calls.

Xu Haibo was successfully admitted to Sichuan University, and this situation remains unchanged.

Xie Yang, however, has completely changed.

In another timeline, Xie Yang barely passed the second-tier university entrance exam and went to study in Huludao.

In this timeline, Xie Yang was spurred on by Chen Guiliang, and would study diligently for a few days every now and then, before finally settling down to review for the last month.

He ultimately achieved a score that was slightly above average for a second-tier university and chose to study accounting at Hangzhou Dianzi University.

This school recently changed its name. It used to be jokingly called "Hangzhou Electrician Institute," which gave people the impression that it was a place that connected wires and changed meters. This year, it was renamed Hangzhou University of Electronic Science and Technology, which immediately gave it a more prestigious feel, and it became quite popular when filling out college applications.

Class monitor Li Rui was admitted to Renmin University and went to study in Beijing. Wang Siyu went to a third-tier university.

Li Yulin and Wang Yu went to Chongqing to study at a second-tier university. Li Yulin even said on the phone that he planned to marry Wang Yu after graduating from university.

I wish them all the best.

Fan Junfei, who had a good relationship with Chen Guiliang before the division into arts and sciences, but rarely contacted him after choosing science, somehow got Chen Guiliang's phone number and called him.

This guy went to Harbin Institute of Technology.

It's ridiculous. He was even more obsessed with video games than Xie Yang, and he also read literature books with Chen Guiliang. He only started studying hard in his senior year of high school, and inexplicably got into Harbin Institute of Technology.

Chen Guiliang is very popular; more than 30 people have called him one after another.

Most of them were students from the humanities class, but there were also some former classmates from the first year of high school who were in the science class.

In mid-August, Bian Guanyue returned to the county town to stay with her maternal grandparents for a few days before going to the capital with Chen Guiliang.

She also wanted to invite Wu Meng and Li Rui, but the two chose to take the train.

……

The day before I left home.

Yao Lan frantically stuffed things into her suitcase.

"Mom, why are you stuffing spicy sauce in my mouth?" Chen Guiliang asked, both amused and exasperated.

Yao Lan said, "You can't find this flavor in the capital."

"Really, there's no need," Chen Guiliang said.

After thinking it over carefully, Yao Lan reluctantly took out several bottles of spicy sauce.

Grandma was collecting eggs to boil when Chen Guiliang quickly said, "Just boil two or three, I'll take them to the airport to eat."

Chen Xinghua asked, "Are you sure you don't need us to deliver it?"

Chen Guiliang said, "Just send them out of the village, there's no need to take them to the station. You should stay home and harvest the rice."

The rice is ripe.

The next day, his second uncle and maternal grandfather's family also came to see him off, but they did not see Chen Guiliang off out of the village.

Because his father had hired a motorcycle taxi driver from the village, Chen Guiliang took the motorcycle directly to the long-distance bus station.

"I'm leaving. Goodbye!" Chen Guiliang waved to the crowd.

"Meow~~"

Even the panda came along.

As the motorcycle drove further and further away, Chen Guiliang looked back and could only see a dark shadow.

I feel inexplicably sad.

……

"I just got off the bus outside the bus station."

"I'm in the waiting hall. I've bought your ticket."

"Okay, I'll go over immediately."

Several people were sitting in the waiting hall.

Besides Chen Guiliang, there are also his uncle, aunt, Tao Xue, and Yang Yuhui.

"Did Brother Yang stay behind all the time?" Chen Guiliang asked.

Yang Yuhui said, "I'll continue running my private servers and studio, and also help Brother Gang with his internet cafes. Once the internet cafes are mostly sold, I'll go to Hangzhou to meet up with Brother Gang."

Chen Guiliang then asked Feng Tao, "Isn't your cousin going over?"

Feng Tao has no ambition: "Staying in my hometown is fine too. Brother Gang has agreed to transfer 80% of the shares in the computer store to me in stages. I will work hard to earn money and buy the store."

Chen Guiliang didn't try to dissuade him; it was a personal choice, and there was no point in trying to persuade him anyway.

Tao Xue kept her head down and didn't say anything. Perhaps it was because the parting was approaching, and she couldn't be lively.

After a long silence, Tao Xue took out a cassette tape: "Jay Chou's 'Seven Mile Fragrance,' I just bought it. It's very nice, I'm giving it to you."

"Thank you," Chen Guiliang said. "You should also work hard."

Tao Xue made a vow: "I want to get into Peking University. Then, you'll still be my senior, and I'll still be my junior!"

Chen Guiliang laughed heartily: "Keep it up!"

He didn't take it seriously; Peking University isn't something you can just get into on a whim.

Just then, Yang Yuhui exclaimed, "Wow, a stunning beauty!"

Bian Guanyue walked over, dragging her suitcase, and waved to them.

Chen Guiliang's eyes lit up as well. Bian Guanyue had put on makeup today, making her even more radiant and stunning.

She's prettier than many female celebrities.

Tao Xue instantly felt inferior, sensing that Chen Guiliang was about to drift further and further away from her.

Just as the long-distance bus was about to depart, Tao Xue reluctantly pulled out a pair of gloves, her eyes red and on the verge of tears: "Senior, I won't take advantage of you anymore, and I won't call you nephew anymore. I... I haven't been learning for long, and my knitting skills aren't very good. If you don't like them, don't wear them."

The technique was really bad; the stitches were crooked and uneven, and the two gloves were even different sizes.

But it was knitted by Tao Xue herself, stitch by stitch.

Chen Guiliang solemnly accepted the gift, patted her head and said, "As an elder, you can't cry. Aunt Xue, give me a smile."

Tao Xue pouted, "Don't pat my head, it'll make me stupid. I'm not smart to begin with."

Bian Guanyue looked up at the clock on the station wall, pretending not to know what had just happened.

She planned to knit a pair of gloves for Chen Guiliang in the winter!
Forget it, I'll just knit a scarf for him, so he won't have to choose one.

The ticket seller was already urging them on, and Bian Guanyue grabbed his suitcase and left.

Tao Xue said goodbye to Chen Guiliang and waved, calling out, "Goodbye, senior!"

Bian Guanyue turned around and smiled: "Goodbye, junior."

Tao Xue watched them put their luggage on the bus, watched the bus slowly start, watched the bus gradually drive away... her eyes reddened again; she wasn't like this before.

Yang Yuhui gave a thumbs up and whispered, "Two beauties, your nephew is awesome!"

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(It seems like there are double monthly passes? I'd be humbly asking for one.)
(End of this chapter)