Chapter 290: Should We Take the College Entrance Exam?
Lu Zhenping didn’t come back as soon as he said he would. During that time, he called Shen Meng to inform her that he had received orders to return to the military.
Shen Meng knew about it. Lu Zhenping’s regiment was being mobilized, and there would be a lot of work to do afterward. She was very understanding; right now, she was doing well managing both her work and the factories of the two communes.
By the end of July, Shen Meng had completed her second year of junior high school. She planned to finish her third year in two months. The teacher who tutored her personally felt she was gifted and reported to the director of studies, who then wrote a recommendation letter for her. As soon as Shen Meng completed her third year and received her diploma, the director was ready to recommend her directly to high school.
It was around this time that the news of the restoration of the college entrance examination (Gaokao) spread, and the educated youths in the communes exploded with excitement.
This news was extremely important for them. If they could get into university, they could return to the city, and after graduating, they would be directly assigned jobs.
Of course, not only the educated youths but almost everyone who could recognize a few characters was excited, as if they themselves had the chance to pass the exams.
Shen Meng had not finished work yet when Li Qianqian came looking for her.
With her own efforts, she had now managed to independently design some decent blueprints. Old John was very satisfied with her performance. In this past half-year, the orders had increased instead of decreasing. The superiors were very appreciative of Mr. Li, with reports that a promotion might be in store for him.