As soon as Team Leader Jiang finished speaking, Liu Guangming froze on the spot.

Actually, when he took the college entrance exam, he was aiming to be the top scorer in the province.

When he learned that his essay had actually been published in a central newspaper and received a perfect score, he felt that it was almost certain that he had succeeded.

But when the words "the top liberal arts student in the province" actually came out of the mouth of the provincial department leader, he still had to be careful and act like a twenty-year-old.

With a "rip" sound.

Liu Guangming suddenly stood up.

"Team Leader Jiang, are you kidding? 703 points?"

Liu Guangming deliberately made his breathing rapid and rubbed his hands together vigorously in front of him.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yuanshan laughed heartily.

Previously, this young man was too calm.

But now, this is how a normal student should react when they hear such amazing news.

He smiled and patted Liu Guangming on the shoulder, gesturing for him to sit down.

"The provincial government sent me down; do you think they'd make fun of me?"

Jiang Yuanshan picked up his teacup and took a sip of plain water.

"After reading your essay and grades, Director Zhou gave me a direct order to find you before the results are released and to find out your true situation."

"Xiao Liu, just relax for the next couple of days and do what you need to do."

"As for university tuition, you don't need to worry about a single penny!"

"You'll definitely receive scholarships from the province, the city, and your county."

"Once the results are announced the day after tomorrow, the congratulatory drumming troupe will probably clog this street!"

Liu Guangming nodded repeatedly, expressing his gratitude and excitement at the opportune moment.

Jiang Yuanshan asked a few more detailed questions about his usual study habits, tips, and methods, and spent a long time taking notes in his notebook before finally getting up and leaving, satisfied.

Liu Guangming escorted the two of them all the way to the entrance of the alley.

Just as I turned to go back into the courtyard, my eldest sister, Liu Cuihua, poked half her body out of the house, clutching a dripping, tattered rag in her hand.

"Guangming, what exactly did that big leader want to see you about? I was in the inner room just now and didn't hear anything."

Liu Guangming stepped forward and casually picked up a washbasin to cover it up:

"It's nothing, just some people from the Education Bureau coming down to conduct a sample survey and ask about the economic situation of the families of the high school graduates in our county."

"I guess they just wanted to chat for a bit since I started a supermarket."

Liu Cuihua patted her chest and let out a long breath.

"You scared me to death! I thought you'd gotten into some trouble outside."

"Alright, you go back to the shop and keep an eye on things. I'll finish washing these clothes."

Liu Guangming responded and turned to walk outside.

As soon as he stepped out of the alley, he stopped, glanced back at his older sister's busy figure, and then narrowed his eyes.

The results of the college entrance examination are about to be released!

Chen Jianguo, just you wait!

It's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet; when the time comes, everything will be repaid!

Before long, Liu Guangming walked quickly back to Guangming Self-Service Supermarket.

As soon as we entered the gate, Zhao Xiaojun and Liangzi rushed over to greet us.

"Brother Guangming, what did the leader say to you?"

Liang peeked behind Liu Guangming, afraid that a few more cadres in Zhongshan suits might suddenly appear.

"They didn't say anything, just that my essays were well-written and in line with the times."

Liu Guangming gave a casual reply, walked straight to the cashier, picked up the hardcover notebook used for keeping accounts, and opened it.

"Brother Liang, go and clear out a space in the warehouse."

"Xiaojun, clear out the row of shelves near the glass by the door."

Zhao Xiaojun was completely bewildered: "Clear it out? Bro, those were all the most sought-after Southern soaps, the profit margins are huge!"

Liu Guangming drew a heavy circle on the hardcover notebook with his pen.

"Move those expensive items inside."

"These empty shelves are now filled with stationery such as pens, notebooks, and backpacks."

"Then, find a piece of red cloth, write 'Educational Aid and Inspirational Zone' in big letters, and hang it in the most conspicuous place!"

"Educational Support and Motivation Section?"

Liangzi scratched his head, looking puzzled.

"Brother Guangming, how much money can you make from these stationery items?"

"According to you, even if we're in the fast-moving consumer goods business, the bulk of our profits will still come from groceries and general merchandise."

Liu Guangming looked up and glanced at the two of them.

"Who said I was going to make money?"

"I'm going to write a notice and post it on the door."

"All candidates from Songyang County who took the college entrance examination this year, as long as their scores reach or exceed the junior college admission line."

"By presenting your admission notice or transcript, along with a poverty certificate issued by your village or neighborhood committee, you can choose from 39.9 yuan worth of stationery and daily necessities for free in this special area!"

Upon hearing this, several experienced employees who were sorting goods nearby, including Li Guihua who was at the cashier, all gasped in surprise.

Thirty-nine yuan and ninety cents!

This is almost half a month's salary for an average textile factory worker!

Free?

How much money would that cost to send out?!

Zhao Xiaojun leaned forward and lowered his voice:

"Brother Guangming, although not many people in the whole county can get into junior college, there are still at least a hundred people in total."

"Among them, I'm afraid quite a few are from poor families!"

"If all the poor families come to collect it, won't all the net profits we've made these past few days be wiped out?"

Liu Guangming slammed the notebook on the table.

"That's not how you do it."

"We ourselves studied hard to get into university, so we know how difficult it is for poor students to go. We'll help them if we can."

"Besides, what an excellent reputation this is!"

"If everyone thinks Guangming Supermarket is a good place to shop, won't they always choose us from now on?"

Liang Ge was stunned for a long time, then suddenly slapped his thigh, making the canned goods on the nearby shelf shake.

"Wow, that's brilliant!"

"Brother Guangming, I know what your move is called..."

"This is called...this is called spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones!"

"Spending money to give away stationery may have cost money, but it won over the hearts of the entire county!"

"This is definitely a long-term business for us. As long as people come, we'll make a profit no matter what!"

Zhao Xiaojun was taken aback.

"Brother Liang, I didn't know you knew this!"

"Hehe, I heard it from listening to opera!"

After saying that, Zhao Xiaojun realized what was going on.

He was just feeling sorry for the money, but now he's filled with admiration.

Brother Guangming is not only good at making money, but also has a broad mind and a grand vision.

I ran away from that chaotic home to work for him, and I've definitely made the right choice in following him!

Without further ado, the two shouted for help to move the goods and make room.

After handing over his tasks, Liu Guangming moved a small stool and sat behind the cashier, watching the bustling scene in the store.

Donating stationery for charity? Or building a reputation?

These are certainly objectives, but they are by no means the core ones.

Information regarding college entrance examination scores and admissions in 1992 was extremely opaque.

There was no internet, and no telephone inquiry service.

First, a thin college entrance examination results notification slip has to go through several hands, including the post office, the county education bureau's admissions office, and the school's homeroom teacher, before it reaches the candidate.

This left room for people like Chen Jianguo, who held power, to pull off sleight of hand.

After Liu Guangming was reborn, his first thought was indeed only for himself and his family.

However, he started thinking about it more afterward.

That is to say, this kind of thing is definitely not an isolated case in this day and age.

Throughout the county and the province, countless children from impoverished families, like him in his previous life, had their chance to break free and transform themselves cut off by the powerful and wealthy!

Since that's the case, then I need to avenge not only myself.

He also wants to completely expose this dark secret and help those students whose lives may have been stolen like his to get justice!

To achieve this, he must set off a raging fire in Songyang County!

The money he earned after the college entrance examination was the fuel to start this fire!

He planned to set up a scheme to figure out exactly how.

This "educational assistance and inspiration zone" is a scam.

He wanted to draw the attention of all the examinees in the county, and even the media's attention, to Guangming Supermarket!

He wanted every underprivileged student who came to collect stationery and every ordinary citizen who came to watch to become a witness to this storm.

As soon as the college entrance examination results are released, Liu Guangming will take advantage of the huge customer traffic at Guangming Supermarket and the attention of provincial leaders to completely detonate the bombshell of "impersonation" in front of the entire county!

At that time, not only will Chen Jianguo and his son die without a burial place, but all those who are hiding behind the scenes and acting as their protectors will also be overthrown by this public outrage!

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