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Chapter 75 I'll Cook Today
The tension and busyness of the first day of the college entrance examination still seem like yesterday, and Jiang Man has already ushered in the second day of the college entrance examination.

This day, like any other, was full of challenges and unknowns for her, but her eyes held an even stronger determination and perseverance. In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating Jiang Man's face as she slowly awoke to the familiar sound of her alarm clock.

Compared to yesterday, she seemed to be in a more stable state of mind. Although she was still feeling emotional, she told herself that this was a crucial moment to realize her dream and she had to give it her all.

She quickly made the bed, sat down at her desk, and opened her notes for yesterday's exam. She briefly reviewed her answer strategies and common mistakes, making a final check for any gaps in her knowledge. Meanwhile, Qin Yishen was busy in the kitchen, carefully preparing breakfast.

Today's breakfast includes scallion pancakes, which Jiang Man loves, and a cup of hot soy milk.

The golden, crispy scallion pancakes emitted an enticing aroma; Qin Yishen had specially gotten up early to make them for her.

After placing the steaming breakfast on the table, he gently knocked on Jiang Man's door and said, "Man'er, breakfast is ready. Do your best today!"

Jiang Man responded and left the room.

At the dining table, the family sat together, and the atmosphere was a little more relaxed than yesterday.

Shi An and Shi Ning, the two adorable children, sat quietly to the side, looking at their mother with adoring eyes.

Shi An said like a little adult, "Mom, you must have done really well on the test yesterday, so you'll definitely do well today too!"

Jiang Man was amused by her son's words, and this brief moment of joy made her forget some of the pressure of the exam.

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Man checked her exam supplies again. Once she was sure everything was in order, she picked up her backpack and prepared to leave.

Qin Yishen handed her a washed apple and said, "Take this to eat on the road and replenish your energy."

Jiang Man took the apple, gave her husband a grateful look, and then turned and walked towards the examination hall.

Outside the examination hall today, many parents and students were still gathered. Jiang Man took a deep breath and walked into the examination hall. The morning's exam subject was English, and the listening section was crucial.

Jiang Man sat in her seat, put on her headphones, and waited intently for the audio to play.

When that familiar English pronunciation rang in her ears, she quickly focused her attention, trying to catch every word and sentence.

Her fingers gripped the pen tightly as she quickly jotted down key information on the exam paper, her ears keenly discerning changes in tone of voice.

In the written test, Jiang Man answered the questions smoothly thanks to her solid grammar foundation and rich vocabulary.

Although the reading comprehension and cloze test were quite difficult, she did not panic.

She carefully read the article, analyzed the context, and used the problem-solving skills she had accumulated to overcome the difficulties step by step. The essay topic was about environmental protection. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Man began to write furiously on the exam paper.

Her clear logical structure and fluent sentences flowed smoothly from her pen, vividly expressing her views and suggestions on environmental protection.

As the bell rang to signal the end of the exam, Jiang Man finished her English test. She walked out of the exam room with a renewed sense of confidence.

She knew that she had performed to her expected standard in this exam.

When Jiang Man returned home at noon, she was clearly exhausted. Qin Yishen saw this and felt sorry for her. He prepared a sumptuous lunch for her, including braised fish, stir-fried vegetables, and chicken soup.

The tender fish meat is full of nutrients, and the freshness of the seasonal vegetables and the richness of the chicken soup intertwine to replenish Jiang Man's energy.

Looking at the table full of food, Jiang Man felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew that her husband was silently supporting her in this way.

After lunch, Jiang Man wanted to take a short nap, but she was worried about her performance in the afternoon exam, so she just closed her eyes and rested on the sofa for a while.

The afternoon exam was a comprehensive subject, covering knowledge from physics, chemistry, biology, and other areas.

For Jiang Man, this was a comprehensive test of his knowledge reserves and thinking ability.

After entering the examination room, Jiang Man quickly adjusted her mindset and immersed herself in the ocean of knowledge.

Physics problems involving mechanics and electricity, chemistry problems involving equation balancing and experimental analysis, and biology problems involving genetic maps and ecosystems appeared alternately on the exam paper.

Jiang Man sometimes frowned in thought, and sometimes wrote quickly. She mobilized every knowledge cell in her brain and tried her best to deal with each question.

During the exam, there was a particularly difficult physics experiment question that Jiang Man spent a considerable amount of time analyzing and calculating.

She repeatedly drew diagrams and derived formulas on the draft paper, sweat beading on her forehead, but she never considered giving up.

Finally, after tireless efforts, she found the key to solving the problem and successfully solved it.

This greatly boosted her confidence and laid a solid foundation for answering the subsequent questions. Time passed quietly in the tense exam, and when the bell rang to signal the end of the last exam, Jiang Man put down her pen and breathed a long sigh of relief.

She felt a mix of emotions, a sense of relief at having finished the exam, but also anxiety about the outcome. Regardless, she knew she had persevered to the very end; she hadn't backed down on this battlefield of the college entrance exam.

As Jiang Man walked out of the examination room, she saw Qin Yishen, Shi An, and Shi Ning anxiously waiting at the school gate.

Shi An ran over excitedly, handed her a bouquet of flowers, and said, "Mom, you're amazing! The exams are finally over!"

Jiang Man accepted the flowers, tears welling in her eyes. She hugged her family tightly; at that moment, all the hard work and sacrifices transformed into deep affection and emotion.

In the summer of the 1980s, Jiang Man's journey to take the college entrance examination came to an end.

Regardless of the outcome, she gained growth and resilience in the process, and the companionship and support of her family became the most precious wealth in her life, illuminating her path forward.

Qin Yishen held Jiang Man's hand, and led Shi An and Shi Ning, the family slowly walked home.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed them, creating a warm and beautiful scene, as if telling the story of this family's love and hope, and witnessing Jiang Man's unforgettable journey of striving for his dream.

Back home, Jiang Man dragged her slightly tired body to the kitchen, thinking of cooking a meal for her family to ease the tension of the college entrance examination.

However, Qin Yishen reacted quickly and stepped forward to stop him. He gently held Jiang Man's shoulders and said tenderly, "Man'er, you should rest well today. Leave the cooking to me. You just went through the college entrance examination, which took a lot of energy. You should relax now."

After saying that, he led Jiang Man to sit down in the living room, then turned around and quickly walked into the kitchen to put on an apron.