The boy is quite fierce.
Zhou Chen was very surprised. A few seconds later, Chen Daguang's head floated out of the water and he shouted at Zhou Chen, "Brother Zhou Chen, there are a lot of fish in the river. Do you want to come down too?"
Looking at the turbid river water, Zhou Chen shook his head decisively. Although he could swim, a gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall.
His main mission in this world is to survive for at least forty years, and he cannot leave until the mission is completed.
Even though he has amazing physical fitness, the river seems to be quite deep, so it is better to be safe than sorry.
"Brother, if you want to go down, just go down, don't worry about me." Qiaogu said.
Zhou Chen shook his head and said, "I won't go down. You wait here. I'll find some tools to catch fish."
He walked around the river. The river was indeed not small, and Zhou Chen had planted many trees there. Soon he found a branch that was more than two meters long. He sharpened one end and went to the river to start fishing.
Catching fish with a branch doesn't seem very reliable, but he is in very good physical condition now, with high strength and agility. If he moves fast enough, he still has a great chance of catching the fish.
More than half an hour later, Chen Daguang looked at the two fish in his hands, then looked at Zhou Chen who was already grilling fish, and his face was full of doubts about his life.
He had to work very hard to catch two fish weighing more than one kilogram in the river, but Zhou Chen caught seven or eight fish just by using a branch.
Are the fish in the river too easy to catch, or is there really a saying about using branches to catch fish?
Originally, he wanted to bring Qiaogu here to show off his skills, but now he no longer has the mind to do so, as he is completely outshined by Zhou Chen.
If he had known this earlier, he would have brought a fishing net when he came today. If he had brought a fishing net, he would definitely have caught more than Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen and Chen Qiaogu had no idea of Chen Daguang's complicated feelings at the moment. They were sitting by the fire roasting fish.
Qiaogu's face was full of admiration and excitement. Her cousin really broadened her horizons today. He could actually catch fish with just a branch. That was amazing.
There were two fish handcuffed on the fire, and she had already given the salt and other seasonings to Zhou Chen.
The few seasonings made Zhou Chen frown secretly. This place was really poor. Even Chen Jinshui, the head of the village, did not have much stock at home.
"We'll be able to eat it soon, but grilled fish this way won't taste that good."
Zhou Chen had only grilled fish in this way a few times. The taste was definitely not as good as cooking it in a pot, but in this age when there was not much to eat, it was good to have something to eat.
Chen Qiaogu watched from beginning to end how Zhou Chen handled the fish. She felt that Zhou Chen had more experience in killing fish than she did, and handled it more cleanly than she did.
Usually she cooks for Zhou Chen at home. This is the first time that she didn't participate in the whole process and Zhou Chen grilled fish for her.
The three of them gathered around the fire. The grilled fish with seasonings gave off a meaty aroma, making Chen Daguang and Qiaogu drool.
After a long while, Zhou Chen finally said, "You can eat now. One for each of you."
Chen Daguang and Qiaogu couldn't wait to take the grilled fish handed to them by Zhou Chen, and then started eating it in big mouthfuls.
Zhou Chen also picked up a fish and took a bite. The fish meat was cooked, but the taste was really average. It was just edible.
After eating the fish, the three of them went to other places to play and did not return home until the evening.
After a day of getting along, Zhou Chen's opinion of Chen Daguang has changed a little. This boy may be still young, and although he is a little cunning, he is not a bad person by nature.
On the way back, he was still considering whether to change Chen Daguang's future.
When Zhou Chen and Qiaogu returned home, Chen Jinshui and his wife had not returned yet. After Qiaogu returned home, she started to boil water and cook. It was not until it was completely dark that Chen Jinshui and his wife returned home.
"Dad, Mom, you're back. I got you some water. Hurry and wash up."
Zhou Chen and Qiaogu helped Chen Jinshui and his wife get the tools, and Qiaogu even pulled them to the basin that was already filled with water.
The way of survival passed down from their ancestors in Chenjia Village is to exchange chicken feathers for sugar, but nowadays, exchanging chicken feathers for sugar is considered speculation, and they were arrested at the beginning. Since then, the people of Chenjia Village have not gone out to do the chicken feathers for sugar business. The villagers basically farm at home or do odd jobs.
Without the business of exchanging chicken feathers for sugar, life in Chenjia Village was naturally very difficult. It was still okay for those with more fields, but for those with less land, even eating became a problem.
Poverty has become the mainstream in this era. Except for a few places, most other places are very poor.
At the dinner table, Chen Jinshui and his wife had been busy all day and were hungry. They ate with big mouthfuls, finishing most of the meal in a few minutes before slowing down.
Chen Jinshui took out his pipe and started smoking. Amidst the smoke, he looked at Zhou Chen.
"Xiaochen, you will be eighteen next year and can go out to work. If it weren't for the severe crackdown on speculation, I would really like to teach you the skill of exchanging chicken feathers for sugar."
He has only one daughter in his life. Although he is not so particular about boys as girls, in his heart, there is still a difference between boys and girls.
You can count on boys to carry on the family line, but don't count on girls, unless you are looking for a live-in son-in-law.
Zhou Chen is his nephew. Although he does not expect Zhou Chen to support him in his old age, he also hopes that Zhou Chen can have a bright future. After all, he is the child of his own sister.
"What kind of work do you want to do? If you want to farm, I can find a way to get you a few acres of land. You can't get rich by farming, but as long as you work hard, you won't starve to death. But if you want to do something else, you can also tell me. Your uncle doesn't have any great skills, but he can still give you advice."
If Zhou Chen's parents were still alive, he, as his uncle, wouldn't have to worry about them. But now that Zhou Chen's parents are gone, and he was driven out by his eldest brother and his wife, as his uncle, he naturally can't just sit back and do nothing.
He could even pick up an orphan like Chen Jianghe from the snow and raise him, not to mention his blood-related nephew Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen didn't think much about it and just expressed his thoughts directly.
"Uncle, I want to go to college."
"what?"
Chen Jinshui's family of three were all stunned, and Chen Qiaogu was even more incredulous and shouted, "Brother, what did you say? College entrance exam?"
Chen Jinshui and his wife looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Xiaochen, why do you have such an idea? Isn't it impossible to take the college entrance examination now?"
Chen Jinshui also found it unbelievable, but he had some knowledge and knew that he could not take the college entrance examination now.
Zhou Chen said: "I heard that the college entrance examination may be resumed at the end of this year. There are still three months left. I want to give it a try."
Chen Jinshui's wife Chen Erli asked in confusion: "Where did you hear that? Even if you can get into college, you've only just graduated from middle school, right? Can you pass?"
"If the college entrance examination is resumed, the first one will definitely not be difficult. Although I only graduated from junior high school, I have also read high school textbooks. If I study now, I may be able to get into university." Zhou Chen said calmly.
Chen Jinshui hesitated for a moment, then asked, "If the college entrance examination is resumed, are you really sure?"
Zhou Chen said confidently: "I can't say for sure, but give me a few months to study. As long as the college entrance examination is resumed, I will have a 70% to 80% chance of success."
Chen Jinshui gritted his teeth and said, "Then study. If you can get into college, you will bring honor to your family and have a bright future. It's much better than staying in the countryside to farm for the rest of your life. Xiaochen, I support you. In the next period of time, until the college entrance examination is resumed, you just study hard at home, and you don't have to do anything else."
Zhou Chen listened with awe, thinking that his cheap uncle was really courageous.
Without knowing the specific situation of the college entrance examination, he made this decision based on just a few words he said. Most people don't have such courage.
Chen Erli had no objection at all. In this family, Chen Jinshui was the head of the family and his word was law. No matter what happened, what Chen Jinshui said was what it was. She just had to obey orders and do her job.
"Thank you, uncle. Don't worry, I will definitely be able to get into university when the college entrance examination is resumed."
With Chen Jinshui's support, Zhou Chen didn't say anything else, but just made a solemn promise.
Chen Jinshui said: "If you can get into college, our family will depend on you in the future."
Zhou Chen said: "I will, uncle."
Chen Jinshui smiled with relief. Their Chenjia Village was very remote and not well-informed. He didn't know whether what Zhou Chen said was true or not, but he felt that Zhou Chen's desire to go to college was an act of ideals and ambitions, so he would definitely support him.
If Zhou Chen can really get into university, it will be a great blessing for their Chenjia Village. No matter what others say, their family will definitely benefit from it in the future.
Chen Qiaogu even raised her hand and said in a tender voice: "Brother, I believe in you too. You will definitely be admitted to university. Then I will have a college brother."
Feeling this family affection, the smile on Zhou Chen's face became even brighter. From this brief contact, he could feel that this family of three really cared about him, at least countless times more than his biological elder brother.
Ever since Chen Jinshui agreed to let Zhou Chen study, he didn't let Zhou Chen do anything in the days that followed. Zhou Chen started reading the books he brought here, which were all junior high school books. In fact, he was just pretending.
It was not until more than a month later, around November, that the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination finally reached them.
When Chen Jinshui heard the news, he was shocked. It seemed that what his nephew Zhou Chen said was true, the college entrance examination would really be resumed.
Thinking of Zhou Chen who was about to take the college entrance examination, Chen Jinshui was full of anticipation and specially used his connections to borrow books.
Although Zhou Chen felt that he could get into university even without reviewing or reading, he did not stop Chen Jinshui after seeing him do so.
That day, Chen Jinshui came back happily and said to Zhou Chen, "Xiaochen, I have used our production team's connections to recommend you to take the college entrance examination. Time is limited, so you should focus on studying now, and you don't have to worry about anything else."
"Thank you uncle."
"What are you thanking me for? As long as you can get into college, I will be satisfied and I will be worthy of your dead parents."
Reviewing became Zhou Chen's main task next. Qiaogu served Zhou Chen around the clock and rarely went out to play with Chen Daguang.
…………
In the blink of an eye, it was December of 77. All provinces in the country had started the college entrance examination one after another, and Zhejiang Province where Zhou Chen was located was also about to start the college entrance examination.
On the day of the college entrance examination, Chen Jinshui drove himself and, together with Chen Jintu from the same village, sent Zhou Chen to the examination room early.
"Uncle, Uncle Jin Tu, you guys go back. You don't have to wait for me. I will go back by myself after the exam."
Outside the examination room, Zhou Chen said to Chen Jinshui and Chen Jintu who had brought him there.
Chen Jinshui waved his hand and said, "No, you go take the exam first. We'll wait until you finish and then go back together."
Chen Jintu also said: "Yes, it's too troublesome to run back and forth, let's wait for you to go back together."
Chen Jintu is Chen Daguang's father and Chen Jinshui's loyal follower.
Zhou Chen tried to persuade them a few more times, but when he saw that his persuasion was ineffective, he gave up. Seeing that the time was almost up, he said goodbye to them and walked into the examination room.
"Xiaochen, don't be nervous, do well in the exam."
As soon as Zhou Chen left, Chen Jintu couldn't help but ask, "Brother Jinshui, I don't know what you are thinking. How can you let him take the college entrance examination? Can he pass it?"
Chen Jinshui glared at him angrily: "If you don't let Zhou Chen take the exam, are you going to let your son Daguang take it? Is he that kind of material?"
He could still have some hope for Zhou Chen to take the exam, but didn't he know the other young people in the village who met the requirements? They were all useless.
Especially Chen Daguang, he has always disliked him because this guy always instigated Qiaogu to act crazy and had bad intentions. How could he not have an opinion?
After being rebuked, Chen Jintu pursed his lips and dared not say anything. Chen Jinshui was not only the village chief of Chenjia Village, but also the leader of their generation of brothers.
It is no exaggeration to say that when Chen Jinshui says a word, everyone in Chenjia Village, young and old, will respond. He is the village chief and also similar to a clan leader.
"Brother Jinshui, I'm just asking casually, why are you in such a hurry?" Chen Jintu shrank his neck.
Chen Jinshui snorted coldly: "Let's go to the county town to take a look."
The college entrance examination was really a simple matter for Zhou Chen. Although he had never participated in the Zhejiang Province college entrance examination in 77, with the knowledge he had mastered, it was really easy to cope with the college entrance examination.
A few days passed quickly. After the college entrance examination, the results would not be available for at least half a month, so Zhou Chen was not in a hurry. Anyway, he had filled in the application form and taken the exam. All he had to do next was wait for news.
He was not in a hurry, but Chen Jinshui's family of three were very anxious. Even though Zhou Chen assured them that the test paper was very easy this time and they would definitely be admitted to university, they were still worried until the dust settled.
The day when the college entrance examination results came out finally arrived. When Chen Jinshui learned that Zhou Chen was admitted to Peking University as the top scorer in the province, he was stunned.
On the day the results came out, Zhou Chen's name spread throughout Zhejiang Province, especially in Yiwu, where it caused a huge uproar.
What followed were countless city leaders, county leaders, reporters, etc., looking for Zhou Chen everywhere.
When they found Zhou Chen's eldest brother's house, Zhou Yong and his wife were dumbfounded when they learned that they were looking for Zhou Chen and that Zhou Chen had been admitted to Peking University as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.
At this moment, they regretted very much driving Zhou Chen away. If they knew that Zhou Chen had this ability, how could they have driven Zhou Chen away.
When they thought that Zhou Chen had been admitted to Peking University and would definitely become a state official after graduation, they felt extremely regretful. Such a good opportunity for advancement had slipped away from them.
However, these two people were thick-skinned enough. When they saw the benefits, they immediately thought about repairing their relationship with Zhou Chen. They took the leaders and reporters who came to see Zhou Chen to Chenjia Village.
The remote and backward Chenjia Village was extremely lively on this day. Everyone knew that the nephew of the village head, Chen Jinshui, had won the college entrance examination and was admitted to the best university in the country.
He is a college student, not to mention the top student in the province. There has never been such a talent not only in the surrounding villages, but even in the whole Yiwu.
Although Zhou Chen's surname is not Chen, at this moment, he has become the most handsome guy in Chenjia Village.
The celebration in Chenjia Village had not yet ended when Zhou Yong brought a large group of people to the door of Chen Jinshui's house, making a lot of noise along the way.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 770 Brothers? Shameless villain
In other film and television worlds, Zhou Chen also took the college entrance examination and achieved good results, and many people came to visit him.
But it is really rare that so many people, so many leaders and reporters came to see him like this time, and it has only happened in the Ode to Joy world.
But in that world, these people were blocked by his parents, and he only met a small number of them.
This time, under the leadership of Zhou Yong and his wife, the interview team found Zhou Chen as soon as possible, and he couldn't hide even if he wanted to.
Since he can't hide, then don't hide. After all, he is a big shot in the business and academic circles in many worlds. He has met all kinds of leaders and all kinds of difficult reporters. He just doesn't want to see him because he is afraid of trouble, not for any other reason.
It took the whole morning, and at noon Chen Jinshui also arranged for a meal for many of the people who stayed behind. He took out everything he could at home and borrowed a lot of ingredients from others.
As for spending money, Chen Jinshui didn't care at all. This time Zhou Chen became the top scorer in the college entrance examination and was admitted to Peking University, which brought great honor to Chenjia Village, because he was recommended from Chenjia Village to take the college entrance examination. If he passed, Chenjia Village would naturally benefit from it and become famous in the county and city.
He is registered in the county and the city. As the village chief, if he needs help from above in the future, he might be able to play a role.
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