Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 102 Countdown (Happy New Year)

There are (3) days left until the college entrance examination.

"Our reporter reports that this Saturday, the 08 National College Entrance Examination will begin. It is time for students across the country to reap the fruits of their labor. Let's interview them."

"Classmate, what is your wish after the college entrance examination?"

"I want to go to Beijing to watch the Olympics"

In the Sichuan restaurant next to the Viking Fighting Club, news about the upcoming college entrance examination was broadcast on TV.

Several young men whose names are written as "coach" and pronounced as "sales" are having dinner together.

"Summer vacation is coming soon, and it's the peak season for class registration. Come on guys!"

"The mother of one of my students is a teacher, and I asked her to introduce a few to me."

"Wow! That teacher has a great figure."

As the cups were being toasted, there was only a majestic figure concentrating on eating, oblivious to what was happening around him.

"Oh, Xiao Fan, I just realized! Aren't you also a senior high school student? Why aren't you taking the college entrance exam?!"

Fan Junwei drank a large bowl of soup to moisten his throat, and said, "I'll take the exam."

Some people didn't know how to comment and thought, "You don't look like a candidate at all? You come here to work every day."

Fan Junwei scratched his head: "I just want to experience it."

"It's fine if you're a poor student, but you can still experience it!"

Fan Junwei smiled and did not argue.

One of them remembered something and said, "By the way, Xiao Fan, what happened to the old man who came to see you boxing every day?"

Fan Junwei thought for a moment and said, "If you don't know, you just stare at me every day, but don't say anything."

"It's quite scary when you say that. Next time he comes, I'll stop him. He doesn't want to report to class, so he's just here to use the air conditioning!"

One of them suddenly raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's go. I wish Xiao Fan good luck in the college entrance examination!"

“I wish Xiaofan a smooth experience!”

The restaurant owner behind him looked up and said, "There are college entrance examination students here. I'll give you a 9.85% discount today! I wish you get into a top university! Drinks are excluded!"

But it was only met with jeers and boos.

It became even more lively for a while.

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There are (2) days left until the college entrance examination.

“Thanks to the reporters on the scene for their coverage. I believe that students from all over the country have been fully prepared for this year’s college entrance examination. Let us wish them all the best and a bright future.”

At the gate of Dongyang No. 3 Middle School, inside the canteen, students from Class 8 of Grade 12 who came to check out the place gathered together.

The noisy sound of the TV became the background, and none of the boys and girls noticed that they were the protagonists in the news.

"No. 800 Middle School is so big. If I want to enter at the right time, I have to run meters."

"The teacher said that if we can't catch up, we can ask any police, traffic police or adults for help, and they will help us."

"My mom said we should stay in a nearby hotel tomorrow to avoid being late."

"Isn't that necessary? Can you get enough rest staying in a hotel?"

The chattering discussions relieved the tension about the college entrance examination.

"Shu Yao, which university do you plan to apply to?"

Lin Shuyao shook his head, distracted. "My third mock test score was 344, barely passing the first-tier score predicted by the teacher. I plan to wait and see when I know the scores and fill in the application form. But my dad said I should try to go to a big city."

"I'm so envious. I'd be so lucky if I could go to a public college."

At this time, someone said: "I wonder which university Zhai Da will go to."

"His score is over 400, and it may even go up if he works so hard recently. Need I say more? He must be aiming for Peking University or Tsinghua University! Our school has never had a student admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University!"

"Not necessarily. Doesn't it mean that if you have a high score, you must go to Peking University or Tsinghua University? Doesn't it depend on what major you like?"

"Who cares about that? It all depends on the scores! Even if he doesn't want to go, the Education Bureau has to put pressure on him. Let alone our school, Dongyang County has never produced a student who was admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University."

"Who knows, Zhai Da is sometimes quite eccentric, he suddenly got such high scores, and suddenly he started to perform magic tricks."

The chattering discussion started again, but this time there was a little more sighing in the words.

Perhaps it's because a familiar person seems destined to become more and more distant.

Lin Shuyao was distracted again.

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There are (1) days left until the college entrance examination.

"Please allow me to remind you that starting tomorrow, in all cities across the country, please do not honk your horn easily and obey traffic rules. When necessary, please provide all possible help to the candidates."

"I also wish all candidates to ride on the wind and waves of the times, interpret grandness with their sharp pens, and strive to return with victory."

In Sanmao Community, at Zhai Da’s home.

Yu Xiaoli brought the sumptuous dishes to the table.

"Xiao Da, Xiao Wei! Come out to eat!"

The college entrance examination is tomorrow, and she has already taken three days off, not wanting to miss the most important day for her children.

Of course, as a middle-aged woman, Yu Xiaoli inevitably pursues some "auspicious signs" and had already made a cheongsam for herself in the factory, implying a successful start.

Zhai Da's persuasion was in vain. One could imagine what it felt like to stand outside all day in a cheongsam in the summer. But Yu Xiaoli insisted on wearing it.

The door of the small room opened, and Zhai Da and Lu Wei walked out together, both dressed in casual home clothes, shorts and short-sleeved shirts.

It seemed that Zhai Da had been sitting for too long and when he stood up, his clothes got stuck at the waistline of his shorts. Lu Wei followed behind him and carefully stretched out her hands to smooth them out for him.

After staying in the small room for a whole day, Zhai Da stretched his body and couldn't help but let out a "hmm" sound.

Lu Wei was not that rough, she just moved her wrists delicately and quietly.

Yu Xiaoli patted Zhai Da on the back to help him relax his muscles and reminded him not to hunch over:
"Come and eat quickly. You'll have time to study after you finish eating."

Zhai Da twisted his neck and sat down: "No need to study anymore, all the preparations are done, just use this little time to relax."

Excluding sleeping, there are only a few hours left. Instead of looking for something to do, you might as well adjust your state of mind.

During these three days, the two did not disrupt their own rhythm and continued to complete their learning tasks step by step.

Daily efforts are more important than anything else. Two skyscrapers have been built and there is no fear of 767.

Now Zhai Da feels that he is terribly strong.

Yu Xiaoli smiled and said, "It's all right. You two make your own decisions." The three of them sat at the dining table, but Yu Xiaoli changed the channel on the TV. The news about the college entrance examination overshadowed the Olympics for a short time, but Yu Xiaoli specifically switched to an irrelevant program to avoid putting pressure on the two.

It still contains content about the Olympics.

Zhai Da looked for a while, sighed and turned around. It was bad timing. He really wanted to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

To this day, he still remembers the shock and pride he felt when he saw it on TV.

Especially the drum part, it really makes your blood boil!

Unfortunately, the tickets for the opening ceremony went on sale in April 07 and were probably sold out in a second, otherwise he would have been willing to take a look even if he had to use up all his savings to find scalpers.

I can only say that even if I were reborn, I would still have regrets. I missed the opening ceremony in 08. I am afraid that I won’t have a similar opportunity to enjoy an opening ceremony on my own land for decades.

During the meal, Yu Xiaoli reviewed the plan for tomorrow over and over again, including what time to get up and what time to leave. She would wait at the gate of No. 3 Middle School and take them to eat during the break between games.
In addition to the exam preparation bags for Zhai Da and Lu Wei, Yu Xiaoli also prepared one for herself as a backup in case any of their stationery items broke and they had no replacements.

It can be said that every aspect is extremely careful.

After dinner, Yu Xiaoli took the initiative to clean up the dishes and said to Zhai Da, "Don't fight with me today. If you don't want to study, go out for a walk. I feel like you haven't left the house for a few days. Take Xiaowei with you."

Zhai Da looked at Lu Wei inquiringly, and Lu Wei naturally had no objection.

Lu Wei went back to her room and put on her white socks and her canvas shoes. Zhai Da was simpler. He had a pair of slippers specifically for going out, and to avoid mosquitoes he wore a loose autumn school uniform.

The two had no destination, but they would not go far. After going downstairs, they walked around the Sanmao community.

Before we knew it in June, the gardenias on both sides of the sidewalks began to bloom, and every time a breeze blew, it brought bursts of floral fragrance.

Zhai Da had almost forgotten that there was such a tree in front of his house. Perhaps he would only remember it when he smelled the fragrance of the flowers every year, and when the flowers faded, he would forget about it and just treat it as an ordinary street tree.

A tree needs to bloom to prove its identity.

Zhai Da put his hands in his pockets, feeling that he seemed to have lost a little weight recently. Studying consumes a lot of brain energy, and most of the body's energy is supplied to the brain.

Of course it’s not obvious. After the college entrance examination, he started to work out.

I don’t know how others plan their schedule, but he will be very busy this summer.

"We agreed that no one is allowed to hand in the paper early tomorrow. It's pointless except for showing off. We both came out on time."

Lu Wei put her hands behind her back and followed Zhai Da step by step. Although her face was always calm, her steps were unconsciously in sync with Zhai Da's.

The canvas shoes and smooth, slender calves looked like they were swinging on a swing in the night without street lights.

"Good~"

"You have practiced and memorized those essays, so just copy them. I can predict the topics very accurately."

"Good~"

The two of them just walked outside the community, chatting casually.

"The college entrance examination is tomorrow. Are you nervous?"

In fact, Zhai Da is not indifferent to tomorrow's college entrance examination. He is just not nervous, but he still feels that big event is approaching and he is excited as if the energy in his body is ready to be released.

However, after asking this question, Zhai Da knew that it was a waste of time. Even if Lu Wei was nervous, she couldn't recognize it.

Turning around, Lu Wei seemed to be thinking. Although her emotions were difficult to identify, the changes it brought to her body and mind were still there, just like she would blush when listening to [Dynamic MP3]. Maybe she was also feeling tense and uneasy at this moment.

Zhai Da stretched out his hand, and Lu Wei, not knowing what was going on, also raised one hand.

Palm, back of hand, up and down fists, down and up fists.

"I'll give you some energy to get through this. Don't panic tomorrow. I guarantee everything will go smoothly!"

Lu Wei nodded, thought for a moment, and gave Zhai Da a manual smile.

The tall and thin girl stood gracefully on the sidewalk.

The street lamps above her head cast orange-yellow light, which was then broken by the swaying gardenia tree and turned into swaying shadows that fell on her shoulders.

Zhai Da found it interesting: "Do you think you should laugh, or do you feel like laughing?"

Lu Wei released the white fingers that were pushing her cheek: "You should smile. I'm afraid you'll be unhappy."

"That's fine. If you think you should do something, just do it boldly. If it seems strange, I will remind you."

After saying this, Zhai Da felt his hand being held, and he felt a cool and smooth touch.

Zhai Da looked at the little hand holding his and said, "What about this? Should I hold it?"

"Isn't it strange that I'm giving you some energy?!"

Zhai Da laughed a little: "Don't blame me, just hold my hand if you want."

He did not struggle, but accepted the energy calmly.

He has experienced many things since his rebirth, of course the most important thing is learning. He is very fortunate to have met Lu Wei, and the two of them help each other move forward.

It was a coincidence that if Chongsheng hadn't fainted in the second mock exam room, Yu Xiaoli wouldn't have asked for leave to come back, and Lu Wei wouldn't have chased her home to deliver something.
I don't think I would care that my mother has a new apprentice in the factory. "High school student Zhai Da" won't even send his mother to work.
Lu Wei may not have worked for long due to various reasons.
We are so close, but we miss each other because of a trivial thing. Fate is really ingenious.

How many times will we pass each other by in our life? Perhaps a seemingly irrelevant figure is your inseparable shadow in another parallel world.

Zhai Da was the one being led, but he pulled Lu Wei forward.

"I remember the first time I saw you, I thought you looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen you before. Later I found out that you were the top student in the previous class."

He thought he had the answer, so he never asked it once.

Lu Wei behind him did not respond or answer the question.

After a few seconds of silence, Zhai Da turned around curiously and saw Lu Wei pursing her lips.

"what happened?"

Lu Wei subconsciously held Zhai Da's hand tightly.

“That’s not the first time.”

Zhai Da suddenly realized: "I understand, you mean that I must have seen him at school, but that doesn't count."

“It’s not the first time for the school either.”

"What do you mean?"

"Mom, when I left, it was the first time."

Zhai Da was stunned, what did he mean when his mother left?
Lu Wei's mother is not.
etc.
In an instant, some memories that were very far away from the "Reborn Zhai Da", some memories that were blurred by the subconscious mind due to fear and physical discomfort,
Even if I hear people talking about the car accident, it is just a fleeting memory in my mind.
It surged out.
When people turn into meat, they are actually worthless.
"Young man, young man?"

"Hey~, you did the right thing, at least you were more decent."

　It will be on the shelves tomorrow. For specific arrangements and comments, please see "Comments on the Shelf".

　　Happy New Year to everyone.

　　No matter how we get through this night, there will be spring next year.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)