Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 193 After the College Entrance Examination

In December, Yan Jiekuang gave the last class to Ji Lian and others, and then talked about some things to pay attention to in the exam. They listened very carefully. At the end, Yan Jiekuang asked them what majors they wanted to apply for and whether they had considered it.

Xu Jingli first answered: "I want to study economics, but my mother wants me to apply for the Chinese department. What do you think, brother?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "I think it would be better for you to study economics."

Ji Lian also said at this time: "I also applied for economics. I have seriously considered it."

Xiaodang and Huaihua were a little confused. Xiaodang asked, "Uncle San, I don't know what department to apply for. Can you give me some advice?"

Huaihua also nodded beside him, while Xu Jingli lowered his head and thought about something. Yan Jiekuang said, "Huaihua is good at mathematics, so he should apply to the Department of Mathematics or the Department of Computing Technology. As for Xiaodang, I think it would be better for him to apply to the Department of Chinese. Of course, it all depends on your own ideas."

Several people lowered their heads in thought. Yan Jiekuang said, "There are only a few days left. Now the main thing is to check for gaps and make up for them. Review more on the parts you are not sure about. I think you will have no problem. You should also think more about the schools you apply for. Today is also the last class. It is up to you in the end. I think you will have no problem. Relax and give yourself more confidence."

Just like that, the cram school in Yuer Hutong ended, and Yan Jiekuang also ended his final career as a tutor.

Yan Jiekuang himself didn't think it was a big deal. He thought that all of them had good personalities and would definitely not let down their team. After they left, Ji Lian discussed with him which school to apply to. Yan Jiekuang suggested applying to a local one. Ji Lian's grades were not that outstanding, so Yan Jiekuang suggested applying to a Normal University. Ji Lian nodded seriously.

After that, several people signed up and were reviewed. Until the time of the exam was notified, Yan Jiekuang himself became nervous. He pushed the baby carriage with Da Pang and Er Pang wrapped tightly in it, and accompanied Ji Lian to the exam site. At this time, Ji Lian herself was a little nervous. Yan Jiekuang said, "No matter what, you still have me and the child, don't you relax a little."

Ji Lian nodded, turned around and walked towards the examination room firmly. Yan Jiekuang looked at Ji Lian's back and said to his two sons, "Mom will definitely succeed, right?"

Big Fat and Second Fat said in unison: "Yeah", and Yan Jiekuang was immediately happy.

After three days of examination, Ji Lian said that she had performed well and would definitely pass the exam, and Yan Jiekuang also had great confidence in her.

After the college entrance examination, Yan Jiekuang, in addition to taking care of his children, began to subscribe to newspapers and collect some key information. When he saw the Hong Kong Island delegation visiting BJ, Yan Jiekuang realized that spring was really not far away and he should make some preparations.

Yan Jiekuang brought the children and Ji Lian back to the courtyard. Yan Bugui no longer sold books. In his words, the remuneration for his labor was too low and not appropriate.

Yang Ruiping couldn't stand his wife's love for money. She would always insult Yan Bugui. The good thing about Yan Bugui was that he didn't refute her and continued to do as he pleased, looking like he would never repent.

Yan Jiekuang secretly asked Yan Bugui, "Dad, how much money have you saved?"

Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiekuang warily and said, "Don't try to take advantage of me. I don't know that you are richer than me."

Yan Jiekuang quickly changed the subject and said, "No, I mean, should you buy a TV as well? It's not good for you to go to the Jia family every day."

Yan Bugui was stunned and said, "Yes, I want to buy it, but there are no TV tickets now, so I am not eligible to buy it even if I want to."

Yan Jiekuang frowned and said, "No, didn't you ask me to exchange a TV ticket before? Why is it gone?"

Yan Bugui said in a low voice: "I think our family won't buy it either, so we'll just sell the TV and plane tickets."

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he realized that this was indeed his own father, who was as greedy as ever, and asked casually, "Who did you sell it to?"

"Old Liu, his TV was confiscated, and he wanted to buy another one, so I sold it to him," said Yan Bugui.

After hearing this, Yan Jiekuang asked in confusion, "Did his family buy a TV later?"

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "No, I saw Lao Liu listening to the radio at home. His family doesn't have a TV now. The only family with a TV is the Jia family. I guess he gave it to his son." Yan Jiekuang sneered and said, "His second son is in Hong Kong Island. Does his family need a TV? I guess he sold it to someone else."

Yan Bugui suddenly fell silent. Yan Jiekuang looked at him and said, "Why don't you go and try and say that my family wants to buy it. Can you return the TV and plane tickets?"

Yan Bugui hesitated for a moment, then stood up and ran to the backyard. Yang Ruiping watched the two of them chatting without interrupting them. After Yan Bugui left, he said, "Why should we buy a TV? What a waste of money."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Oh my god, things are different now. There are a lot of changes outside. We have to keep up with the times. Haven't you heard that there will be a news broadcast, mainly about domestic and foreign news? We have to know what is happening around us and in the world even if we have nothing to do."

Yang Ruiping thought for a moment and said, "That's true. Only your father reads newspapers. If there is TV, I can watch it too. It's also a step forward. You don't know that the street organized a patrol team, but they didn't even hire me when I signed up."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Okay, if my mother agrees, it's an imperial decree. I'll take care of it. You can rest at home. Patrol work is so tiring and there's no salary."

Yang Ruiping retorted: "All the talkative ladies around here participated, but I didn't. How embarrassing."

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mom, I'll do it for you. You should report to the patrol team tomorrow."

"It's my San'er. I'm waiting for your news." Yang Ruiping was very happy.

Yan Jiekuang will visit Director Wang tomorrow. Although Director Wang has retired, the voluntary patrol team will probably only take a word. Yang Ruiping pushed the baby carriage into the inner room. Yan Jiekuang was about to go to the backyard with Ji Lian to see Mr. Ji, when Yan Bugui came back in a hurry.

Yan Jiekuang was quite puzzled. It was just a TV ticket and air ticket. If he couldn't exchange it, then he wouldn't. Why was his dad angry?

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Dad, what's wrong with you? Who pissed you off?"

"Who else could it be? Old Liu. I sold the TV ticket to him for fifty yuan. I asked him if he was still there, and he said he was, but if I want to buy it, I'll give him a hundred yuan. Go ahead, give me another hundred yuan." Yan Bugui said angrily.

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he knew that Liu Haizhong had raised the price and offended Yan Bugui. Maybe Yan Bugui didn't know about the changes in the TV industry, so he advised: "Dad, don't be angry, and don't be angry with Uncle Liu. You really can't buy a TV ticket outside for 100 yuan now."

After hearing this, Yan Bugui was stunned for a moment and asked, "Are these TV tickets really so popular?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "Yes, with the abundance of TV programs, TV sets have become a must-have item for every household, but now you still need a TV ticket to buy one. Do you think they are in great demand?"

Yan Bugui thought about it, turned around and went out again. Not long after, he came back. Yan Jiekuang saw that Yan Bugui was no longer angry, but frustrated.

"What's wrong again?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "I agreed to Lao Liu's price, but he said he had already sold it to Yi Zhonghai. He was playing a trick on me. Lao Liu is really hateful."

"Then why didn't you go to Yi Zhonghai to ask?" Yan Jiekuang said.

"I asked him, and he said he had given the TV ticket and plane ticket to Zheng Weiguo in the backyard, so I didn't go there. It was destined to be out of my reach," said Yan Bugui.

Yan Jiekuang looked at his lost father and said, "It's okay. I'll get you one right away, but it'll take some time. The transportation will also take time."

Yan Bugui's eyes lit up, and he looked at his son. For the first time, he felt that his son was considerate because he didn't have to spend money. He said, "You can give me a TV as a gift, and you can pick two pieces of furniture from my west wing, but I won't give you any money."

Yan Jiekuang looked at his father strangely and nodded.

(End of this chapter)