National Tide 1980

It wasn't until the second half of the year that the situation finally got better.

Except that Zhao Hanyu became a formal employee and his monthly salary increased to two thousand US dollars, the financial pressure on the two of them improved slightly.

The main reason is that Mi Xiaoran became the best student in the language school.

Her English proficiency has made amazing progress through hard study.

This is not surprising. The teaching method in the United States is open education, which is very different from the domestic exam-oriented education method.

In the language school, there are less than twenty students in a class. We all come from different Chinese-speaking areas in Southeast Asia, and the age difference is very big.

Every day in class is not like in China, where you sit down and look at the blackboard and listen to the teacher lecture on the podium.

Instead, everyone sits in a circle on chairs, and the teacher uses picture cards to teach English words.

The school textbooks are also illustrated, and each lesson is like a story.

The teacher is also very enthusiastic when answering students' questions, anytime and anywhere without any impatience.

The advantage of this education model is that it has no sense of oppression and is especially beneficial to those who are sincerely thirsty for knowledge.

But for most people who lack self-discipline, it will have the consequences of letting things go their own way.

Therefore, it is precisely the difference between the two types of education that gives Mi Xiaoran an advantage in learning.

People like Mi Xiaoran who have already developed self-discipline in China and have no way out.

Just like the difference between urban and rural children in China, in fact, the thing they are least afraid of is studying.

This kind of flexible learning mode that can be used at will is actually a kind of enjoyment for her.

Besides, she doesn't need to support her family and has plenty of time to study.

Although housework is not easy, there is no one to supervise it.

She can memorize words and work half the time, or even watch TV or listen to the radio to familiarize herself with the language.

The only difficulty she needs to overcome is actually speaking English in public and being timid and shy when expressing herself.

This is almost a common problem among mainland Chinese students.

So after she got used to the American classroom model, she became a little bird that let herself fly. She felt that this kind of learning was so comfortable, SO EASY.

Her English proficiency improved rapidly at a speed unimaginable to others.

It even successfully broke the record of students graduating in the shortest time since the school was founded.

The teachers and classmates at the school were really surprised by her "language talent".

Needless to say, once the language barrier is over, all aspects of life will become much easier.

The first is that life has become more convenient.

Mi Xiaoran can basically handle the basic necessities of life in the city on her own.

And you can also enjoy some spiritual entertainment.

At least I can understand the lyrics of some English songs, understand Disney cartoons such as "Snow White" and "Bambi", and children's programs such as "Sesame Street".

She became good friends with a Singaporean girl she met at the language school who also came to study abroad.

There are also a few small shop owners she frequents who can also chat with her.

This way, when she has nothing to do, she can have someone to chat with her about study and life matters.

This greatly alleviated her loneliness in a foreign land when Zhao Hanyu was away.

Secondly, now that she has a certain foundation in English, she dares to drive out alone.

In the past, she was afraid of running into trouble that she could not solve, and she was especially afraid of being inspected on a whim by the American police.

So even if I got my driver's license and my parents-in-law bought a second-hand car, I wouldn't dare to drive it.

Now she has the confidence to communicate normally with others, which has greatly increased her range of motion.

From then on, she truly realized her car dream, which she had never dreamed of in China, and enjoyed the joy of driving.

Finally, and more importantly, Mi Xiaoran is one step closer to her dream.

After she left the language school, she signed up for a cram school and prepared to take the "Academic Assessment Test."

This test, referred to as "SAT", can be taken seven times a year. You can choose your best score and submit it.

But it is an important reference for most universities in the United States to admit students.

Similarly, in this link, the domestic teaching advantages are revealed again.

Because Mi Xiaoran has a solid foundation in mathematics, the mathematics curriculum of domestic middle and high schools is also advanced than that of American high schools.

According to the test at the time of admission, the school gave Mi Xiaoran the opinion that she only needed to strengthen her "critical reading" and "English writing" abilities. In fact, she did not need to remediate mathematics.

So even though life in the United States is tiring, stressful, and uncomfortable in various ways, I often feel homesick, lonely, and tired.

But Mi Xiaoran, who grew up under the red flag, gradually survived by relying on the tenacity he had developed since childhood and not being afraid of hardships and obstacles.

She watched as her plan was realized step by step, getting closer and closer to her dream.

I began to feel a sweet feeling that my efforts would finally be rewarded.

Just like the joy of farmers who have been working hard for a long time and see the hope of a good harvest.

But fate likes to play tricks on people. When Christmas and New Year's Day came in 1983, Zhao Hanyu's mother once again urged them to have a child.

And he took the initiative to provide Mi Xiaoran with a job, hoping that she could come to help in the family restaurant.

This caused another change in Mi Xiaoran's academic journey.

From the bottom of her heart, she was very unwilling to obey her mother-in-law's arrangement.

Not only did she feel flustered and at a loss what to do, but she also felt a kind of anger and frustration similar to that of having something of her own taken away.

But the key problem is that if she wants to go to college, she can't afford the tuition fees, and she will definitely need Zhao Hanyu's family to support her.

Even her basic life depends on the Zhao family. How can she refuse her mother-in-law's request? What confidence do you have to refuse?

If she makes the Zhao family angry because of this matter, it will definitely be difficult for Zhao Hanyu to be in the middle.

If things go wrong in the end and even the relationship between husband and wife is affected, how can she realize her ideal?

After much deliberation, she felt that the only way to realize her ideal was to save the country.

At present, we can only swallow our anger and submit to the arrangements for the time being, which is obviously wiser.

At least she agreed to work in the restaurant and get some remuneration. Only with a financial foundation could she truly control her own destiny.

Fortunately, there is no age limit for admission to American universities.

When she can afford the tuition herself, she will definitely be able to return to school.

But she really can't have a child, even if Zhao Hanyu hopes to be a father as soon as possible.

For no other reason than children are invisible shackles. Raising children takes up too much energy and time.

If this matter went according to her husband's wishes, she was absolutely sure that it would be 100% impossible for her to realize her dream of going to college.

So that's her bottom line.

On New Year's Eve, at five o'clock in the morning, Mi Xiaoran woke up early.

She was half asleep and half awake that night, and she didn't sleep well at all.

I am thinking about the time I will have to call my parents today to wish them a happy New Year.

I'm also worried about the reunion dinner I'll have at the Zhao family villa in Changdao tonight, which will probably be the time for the final showdown.

She felt unsure whether she could successfully reach an agreement with the Zhao family.

After all, the problem of having children is much more important than helping the family work.

However, she didn't expect that Zhao Hanyu, who had already looked into his eyes, would quietly prepare a surprise for her.

At 7:30 in the morning, as usual, Mi Xiaoran put breakfast on the table and called Zhao Hanyu who was snoozing on the bed.

"My dear, it's time to wake up. I've already prepared breakfast. Don't stay in bed. Otherwise, you'll be nervous again during work hours."

Normally, Zhao Hanyu would have been complaining in frustration while resolutely fighting against sleepiness.

But within five minutes, I would probably be able to crawl out of bed and walk into the bathroom to take a shower.

But something unexpected happened today. Zhao Hanyu didn't react at all and continued to sleep.

And he was very resistant. He actually covered his head with a pillow, as if he didn't want to listen to Mi Xiaoran's nagging.

Mi Xiaoran is angry and funny.

Since they moved out of Zhao's house together, she has rarely seen Zhao Hanyu behave in such a childish manner. Zhao Hanyu has always been a responsible husband.

So I had to go to the bedside and push him.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hanyu actually made a voice from under the pillow, "Leave me alone, please, I don't want to go to the company today."

"Ah? Why?" Mi Xiaoran couldn't help being surprised, and then thought of a possibility.

He quickly reached under the pillow and looked for her husband's forehead.

"Hanyu, are you sick? What's wrong with you?"

She was worried, but unexpectedly, Zhao Hanyu grabbed her wrist, and then he pulled her to the bed, rolled over and held her down.

What follows is a burst of passionate make outing.

Mi Xiaoran, who was worried about her future, was completely unexpected by such a prank. She was not in a romantic mood at all. How could she possibly follow Zhao Hanyu's wishes?

Then fierce resistance began.

Soon, with the advantage of a woman and the help of sharp teeth, Mi Xiaoran broke free from Zhao Hanyu's suppression and successfully regained his freedom.

Zhao Hanyu's male self-esteem was greatly frustrated as a result.

He had to admit that he couldn't handle his wife.

Only then did he realize that Hollywood movies and TV series were just fucking nonsense.

How can it be so easy to force a base hit?

This is obviously a highly technical and difficult crime, okay?

"Okay, okay, I was wrong, wrong! Didn't you see that I had already raised my hands and surrendered! My dear, please stop. I just wanted to give you a surprise..."

Zhao Hanyu was in a state of embarrassment as Mi Xiaoran pinched and twisted him, but Mi Xiaoran blushed and refused to let go easily.

"What surprise? This is a shock! Let you bully me, let you scare me! Let you not go to work!"

Then he picked up the pillow and threw it on Zhao Hanyu's head.

"My dear, I have a day off today! It will be three days. I can accompany you today and tomorrow. But I will be preparing to go on a business trip the day after tomorrow! I won't lie to you, I really won't lie to you! Just listen to me."

In the end, it was Zhao Hanyu's complete confession that ended it all.

I'm so sorry that Zhao Hanyu took the initiative to apply for a job that no one likes to do with the company.

From now on, he has to travel to various branches of the company across the United States.

Check the accounts, and also organize, plan and analyze the business change data of various branches across the country.

However, because I need to travel frequently, work overtime day and night, and catch flights, the work intensity is not small.

The subsidies and travel benefits are quite good, and Zhao Hanyu's salary has also increased to a certain extent.

Overall, that’s an extra $1,000 in income every month.

The main purpose of Zhao Hanyu's move was that he did not want Mi Xiaoran to be depressed.

He has already seen his wife's efforts and knows the importance of going to school in his wife's heart.

So after communicating with his strong mother to no avail, he decided to stand by his wife this time.

Even if he loses his family's financial support, he still has to rely on himself to help Mi Xiaoran fulfill her dream of going to college.

When Zhao Hanyu rubbed his sore head, he feebly pointed at the plane ticket for Mi Xiaoran with his fingertips, and added, "In the future, we will only be together for about eight or nine days a month. I just can’t let you go, wife."

Mi Xiaoran was completely moved, and the atmosphere at this time was fundamentally reversed.

As the saying goes, priceless treasures are easy to come by, but lovers are rare.

She didn't say anything, she just wanted to throw herself into her husband's arms and kiss him actively.

She wanted to hold Zhao Hanyu's thin face and let her tears wash away the pain and grievance she had just inflicted on her husband.

However, she stopped halfway through.

Because she is not an American after all, and when it comes to romantic feelings, her heart is always higher than her body.

She couldn't control the complex emotions.

She covered her mouth, held her face, and cried, like a five or six-year-old girl.

Zhao Hanyu was dumbfounded and didn't understand why for a long time.

Soon, he got up from the bed, put his arms around his wife's shaking shoulders, and whispered to her.

"Don't cry, don't cry, Xiaoran, I know I have wronged you. I have always been too weak in front of my parents and brother! I have not persisted enough for you. But I promise, starting from today , I will work hard to make you happy. I will work hard to be a good husband. I will definitely do what I promise you."

Mi Xiaoran sobbed and said, "No, no... I shouldn't... cry, but, I... I can't help it."

"I understand. You are so angry. They are so inconsiderate of your feelings, and I have let you down..."

"No, it's not... I'm so happy. You're very good, you're so good... I didn't expect you to be so good..."

Zhao Hanyu was stunned for a moment, but now he felt proud.

"Haha, this is nothing, I have something better. Today at noon, I will take you to a restaurant. You will never believe it, I found a place that serves Beijing cuisine. Lamb stir-fried with green onions, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, pickled cabbage How about white meat, fried noodles and pickled cucumbers."

Mi Xiaoran was stunned, opened his mouth, and almost drooled.

Then she burst into surprise and suddenly hugged her husband's neck and shouted loudly, "Really? Where is it! Where is it? Is it far? Let's go quickly, you are amazing!"

Zhao Hanyu tried his best to free himself from her arms and said with a smile, "Haha, you are such a greedy little cat. You are not even happy about my great sacrifice. I understand your feelings, but the problem is, now It’s only morning, and I’m still naked like this, so any restaurant would kick us out!”

Mi Xiaoran blushed this time, but after being coy for a long time, she still didn't forget to give her husband a kiss.

This time, it was really only sweet.