114: Chapter 114 Overjoyed to Tears 114: Chapter 114 Overjoyed to Tears Below the printed address “Capital Political and Legal University” on the envelope, there was a large red official seal of the school.
Today was already August 18th, and although the timing of the school sending the acceptance letter was somewhat late, it was still within an acceptable range.
Seeing the signature and seal on the envelope, Jiang Meixian couldn’t help but think more about it.
“Meixian, although Hai isn’t here, you are his mother.
It’s his letter; you should open it and look.
There shouldn’t be a problem!”
“If there’s no accident, inside the envelope should be Hai’s university acceptance letter!”
Seeing Jiang Meixian just standing there, stunned and immobile, Chen Erleng beside her gently spoke up to remind her.
These days, university students were highly valuable, truly considered the favored children of heaven.
Especially in the rural areas below, if someone from a family could get into university, it was like a phoenix flying out from its nest.
Chen Erleng’s attitude toward Jiang Meixian would make a 180-degree turn, all because of this letter.
“Mmm!” Nodding slightly, Jiang Meixian carefully opened the envelope.
“Capital Political and Legal University, Admission Notice, Mr.
Chen Hai, approved by the Ministry of Education, you have been admitted to our school…”
Jiang Meixian had only read half of the notice inside the envelope.
“My son got into university, my son got into university…”
Her emotions were completely out of control; she knelt on the ground, crying and laughing, tears streaming down her face.
“Meixian, congratulations, congratulations!”
“It’s been many years since anyone from Chenjiaping has gone to university.
Hai getting into university really brings honor to our Chenjiaping!”
“That boy, Chen Hai, I’ve watched him grow up.
I always knew that he wasn’t ordinary and that he would surely accomplish great things.”
“Capital Political and Legal University?
I know that school, it’s a good school.
I’ve heard they have produced quite a few prominent figures!”
…
At the village office, it wasn’t just Chen Erleng alone.
Over by Jiang Meixian, the commotion was really too big, and soon, a crowd had gathered around her.
After learning the details of the situation, everyone was smiling broadly and began congratulating Jiang Meixian.
Helping Jiang Meixian up from the ground, once her overwhelming excitement had somewhat subsided and she had calmed down.
Secretary Chen Erleng even took the initiative to drive her back home in his three-wheeled vehicle.
…
In Liuyuan County, near Wenchang Pavilion, at the entrance of a guesthouse.
Chen Hai and Sun Jinzhong, one after another, walked out from inside.
“Damn Director Tao, just trying to get some money from him, but it’s always delay after delay!”
“I used to think he was a decent person, constantly calling him ‘Brother Tao.'”
“If I had known he was so reluctant to pay, I wouldn’t have bothered calling him ‘Brother Tao.’ I just want to curse his ancestors…”
Visibly upset, Sun Jinzhong complained.
This very morning, the cousins had visited No.1 High School again.
They finally found Director Tao, but the man said again that the process for the consultancy fee hadn’t been completed, telling them to wait another couple of days.
If it wasn’t for the fact that they hadn’t gotten the money yet and it was awkward to directly confront him, Sun Jinzhong would have really wanted to curse him out right there!
“The money issue shouldn’t be with Director Tao; I figure it must be some school leader blocking the matter!”
“I’m heading back to Wuyang Town first; you keep an eye on things here for me!”
“Let’s wait a few more days and see how it goes.
If we can get the money, then fine, but if the school tries to default on us, there are plenty of ways to handle them!”
Humphing twice, Chen Hai’s expression was also dark.
If he were not strapped for cash, he might have been able to tolerate the school’s stalling.
But now, carrying his clothes and preparing to first return to Wuyang Town, wasn’t his biggest reason the lack of money?
“Yeah!
You go back with boldness; I’ll keep watch here!”
“You’ve been in the county for almost a week this time.”
“You haven’t returned home for so long, your aunt and uncle must be worried sick!”
Sun Jinzhong nodded his head in response.
He lived in Yanbei Village, which was right next to the county town.
Normally, it was convenient for him to frequent No.1 High School.
“Zhong, Hai…”
While the cousins were talking, a shouting voice suddenly reached their ears from not far away.
Greeting them was Sun Jinzhong’s mother and Chen Hai’s aunt, Chen Dongmei.
Besides Chen Dongmei, there were two more people following her.
“Mom, Dad, what brings you to the county?” Chen Hai was completely surprised upon clearly recognizing the two people behind.
“You little rascal, staying outside all the time, have you gone wild?”
“If your mother and I didn’t come to find you in the county, who knows when you’d finally decide to come home!”
While it seemed he was scolding his son, Chen Zhonghua’s face was however cheerful, showing clear happiness.
“Zhonghua, scold the child less.
Hai must have important things to attend to in the county!”
In front of Chen Hai, Jiang Meixian, who was usually sighing heavily, fiercely glared at her husband for once, unexpectedly defending Chen Hai.
Scratching the back of his head, Chen Hai was somewhat dumbfounded; he simply couldn’t figure out what exactly brought his parents to the county to look for him!
“Zhong, you like hanging out with your cousin so much.
Why don’t you learn more from him?”
Aunt Chen Dongmei, after looking Chen Hai over, shifted her eyes to her son, Sun Jinzhong.
In the past, she considered her son sensible, first thing putting money towards buying a TV for the family when he earned some.
But now, the more she observed Sun Jinzhong, the more dissatisfied she became.
“Mom, I want to learn from Hai too, but your son just can’t get the knack for exorcism or divination—I truly can’t learn them!”
Feeling aggrieved, Sun Jinzhong explained.
His words had barely fallen when a slap landed on his head from Chen Dongmei.
“Who told you to learn that sort of pretending and trickery?
Those mages and witches in the nearby villages, do you see any of them getting rich?”
“Filling your mind with crooked and bizarre ideas.
When I told you to learn from Hai, I meant for you to learn his skills in studying.”
“Let me tell you, Hai has already been accepted to university, and the admission notice has already been delivered to his house!”
“That’s a university in the Capital, you know.
Once Hai graduates, he might even secure a government position, but you…”
With a stern face, Chen Dongmei reproached Sun Jinzhong, berating him for not striving harder.
“What?
Hai got into university?”
Hearing this news, Sun Jinzhong was stunned, completely frozen in place.