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Chapter 180: High Hopes
Chapter 180: High Hopes
On the 20th day of the eighth lunar month, a day favored by the stars, it was also the grand day of Ouguo Fang’s wedding.
In the modern era, premarital cohabitation was common, making marriage more of a formality. As a result, there was little sentimentality, and few brides cried on their wedding day.
However, in this era, nine out of ten young women cried on their wedding day.
In this time, not only was premarital cohabitation unheard of, but even after getting a marriage certificate, the couple could not live together until the wedding feast was held. Therefore, the bride’s knowledge of the groom was often very limited, often limited to a few brief meetings, making them little more than strangers.
Marriage meant leaving one’s birth family and starting a new life in a completely unfamiliar household. Even the husband was a stranger, let alone the in-laws and other relatives. It was impossible not to feel a little scared.
The mix of emotions—longing for the birth family, fear and anticipation for the new family, and a myriad of other feelings—would naturally lead to tears when saying goodbye to one’s parents.
However, on this day, Ouguo Fang, when bidding farewell to her parents, surprisingly did not shed a single tear.
Her reasoning was simple: every woman had to get married eventually. Her childhood friend, who she had grown up with, was waiting for her at her new home. She could finally spend every day with her best friend, which was something she had always dreamed of. Why should she be sad and cry?
It was undeniable that in one’s youth, childhood friends had a tremendous influence. Often, they would ignore their parents' advice but would do anything for a friend’s word, without a second thought.
They would fight together, spend money together, and share the best of everything. Whether it was working in Guangdong, even in a harsh factory with low wages, as long as they had their friends by their side, they could persevere. But if a friend quit, the remaining one would likely not last much longer either.
In short, before marriage, most friendships remained strong. After marriage, it depended on the situation...
Currently, the bond between Ouguo Fang and her two best friends, Ping and Ouguo Hua, had not diminished in the slightest due to marriage.
When Ouguo Fang was escorted to her new home, she immediately saw Ping, who was pregnant, and her cousin Ouguo Hua, both smiling warmly at her. She returned their smiles with a radiant one of her own.
Less than three months had passed, and the three sisters were reunited once again.
...
Previously, when Deng Changyuan married Ouguo Hua, Deng Shirong, the matchmaker, had given a piece of khaki cloth. Deng Yun Tai and Zhang Xiuping had given a quilt and a 20-yuan red envelope.
Now, with Deng Changdong marrying Ouguo Fang, the gifts and red envelopes remained the same.
After all, they were all Zhang Xiuping’s childhood friends, and it would be unfair to favor one over the other.
Of course, the Deng family was considerate. Receiving such generous gifts, they did not skimp on the matchmaker’s thank-you gift. They gave Deng Shirong a 30-yuan red envelope, a dozen pounds of pork belly, and about 18 pounds of braised pork. Other items like peanuts, beans, and sesame seeds were given in two-pound portions, ensuring nothing was missing.
This thank-you gift, when multiplied by the system’s tenfold reward, amounted to over 800 yuan, a significant income.
Deng Shirong’s cash also increased, surpassing the 7,000-yuan mark.
Deng Shirong was quite satisfied that he could still save so much money despite his extravagant spending.
...
That day.
When his children came home for lunch after school, Deng Yunsong looked gloomy and said, "Dad, our homeroom teacher said that starting this semester, we'll have to attend junior high for three years. The same goes for high school. Unlike Big Brother and Second Brother, who only had to study for two years!"
Deng Shirong, having experienced this in his previous life, wasn't surprised. He said, "This is very normal. In fact, the high schools in Songshan Commune are quite late in making this change. Some high schools had already reverted to the three-year system back in 1978."
In Bobai County, high schools had always followed the "3-3 system" since the founding of the People's Republic of China, meaning three years for junior high and three years for high school.
However, during a certain period, the Chairman proposed that "the education system should be shortened, and education should be reformed." As a result, Bobai County implemented the "2-2 system" starting in 1968, where both junior high and high school were reduced to two years.
After 1978, some high schools in Bobai County reverted to the "3-3 system," while others adopted the "3-2 system." High schools in Songshan Commune, however, continued with the "2-2 system."
But from this year onward, all high schools in the county would follow the "3-3 system."
Deng Yunsong’s face fell. "I thought I could start high school next year and then finish in two years, giving me a chance to catch up with Second Brother before he graduates and go to the capital for university. But now, with this change, I have to study for two more years. By the time I go to university, Second Brother will already be a university graduate."
Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Second Brother might not stop after graduation. He could continue on to graduate school. Don't set your goals too high for now. Let's see if you can get into a university in the capital first."
Deng Yunsong said confidently, "Dad, don't underestimate me. I admit Second Brother is smart, but now I'll have one extra year in junior high and another in high school. If he could get into Peking University with just two years of study, I’m sure I can get into Tsinghua or Peking University with two extra years."
Deng Shirong encouraged him, "It's good that you have this confidence. Work hard, and if you can get into Tsinghua or Peking University, you can ask for anything you want. As long as it's within my power, I won’t hesitate."
Deng Yunsong’s eyes lit up. "Dad, remember you said that. If I get in, don’t back out."
"Don’t worry. As long as it’s within my power, I won’t back out."
Deng Shirong looked at his third son, whom he had high hopes for, and said, "But it’s still too early to talk about university. Focus on getting into Bobai High School first!"
Deng Yunsong nodded. "I understand. Just watch me. I’ll get first place in the mid-term exams this semester, and that’s usually the top of the entire grade."
Deng Shirong smiled. "I believe you have the ability. I’ll be waiting for you to bring me good news."
In his previous life, his third son, who only had a junior college degree, managed to rise to a county-level position through his political acumen.
If this time his third son could get into a prestigious university and choose to pursue a political career again, his starting point would be completely different. His network and connections would be far stronger than in his previous life.
Under these circumstances, Deng Shirong was very eager to see just how far his third son could go.
(End of Chapter)
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