I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 232 Small Town Test-taker

After saying goodbye to Liu Yuqing, Xiao Wen wandered around the town for a long time.

Although some buildings have not changed, the people have long been replaced.

After walking around, I didn't see anyone familiar.

After more than ten years, even those people I once knew have probably disappeared from my memory.

Half an hour later, Xiao Wen finally stood at the dusty door.

After his parents passed away, he thought he would never come back here again.

Whenever he saw this room, he inevitably thought of his parents.

Xiao Wen stretched out his hands, but he still didn't have the courage to push open the door.

Here are sealed the most beautiful and painful memories deep in my heart.

I don’t know how long it was before a voice suddenly sounded behind me.

"Brother, I see you've been standing here for almost half an hour. Even if you're not tired, I'm tired of watching you!"

Awakened by the sound, Xiao Wen looked back.

Another young man about the same age as me.

The man was sitting on a recliner across the street, staring at him with strange eyes.

Could it be another old acquaintance?

Just as he was reminiscing, the young man opposite spoke again.

"Is this your home?"

Xiao Wen nodded without saying anything more.

Then he took out the key and opened the door.

Although he was no longer planning to return to Jiuzhou, he never threw away the key.

Maybe I want to keep a memory.

Or maybe he understood that he would come back here one day.

When I opened the door, the portrait of my parents in the center of the hall came into view.

In the photo frame, they come alive.

A pair of smiling eyes seem to say:
"Wenwen, welcome home!"

Two tears rolled down Xiao Wen's eyes.

All the little details and scenes from the past came to my mind.

At this moment, he suddenly felt it.

My parents have never been far away from me.

They have been keeping themselves company.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back!"

Time passes slowly.

A week has passed since Xiao Wen returned home.

During this period, he renovated his parents' graves.

Xiao Wen did not ask anyone for help, but completed a part of it every day by himself.

Every time he went there, he would sit in front of the cemetery in a daze.

I often sit there for most of the day.

"Xiao Wen, go back!"

This afternoon.

Just as he had completed the final renovation of the cemetery, a familiar voice came from a distance.

"Just wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

He knew who it was without looking back.

In this hometown, I'm afraid no one else will come here except that guy.

"Look at you, you insisted on not letting me help you. If I had helped you, you would have already done it!"

Xiao Wen just smiled and did not answer the question.

"Come on, let's go back!"

"Well, I'll cook tonight and we'll have a drink."

The person speaking in front of him was the young man he met across the street on the first day he returned home.

Since the houses they lived in were right across from each other, he could see the other person every day when he went out.

What’s even more coincidental is that the other party also comes here every day.

This guy is quite outgoing and often comes to talk to me when he has nothing to do.

At first, Xiao Wen was very wary, thinking that this guy had other purposes.

But after a few days of contact, he found that this person was not a mean person and just wanted to find someone to talk to.

From the other party, Xiao Wen also learned that the other party had also come to pay tribute.

It is said that he was worshiping his wife.

And since more than half a year ago, it has not been interrupted for a single day.

Xiao Wen didn't believe it at first, but he accidentally confirmed it from a conversation with several villagers.

It was also because of this incident that Xiao Wen changed his attitude.

Maybe they all have someone they miss and feel guilty towards!

After a few interactions, the relationship between the two gradually became closer.

"I told you I don't drink."

"You're a grown man, but you can't even drink. Don't tell anyone that I know you when you go out!"

"..."

Xiao Wen's face was full of black lines.

It's not that he doesn't know how to drink, but he has quit a long time ago.

"Huang Shang, do you really want to stay in this town for three years?"

"Well, I promised my wife!"

That’s right, the person in front of him was Huang Shang, and the house he rented was just opposite Xiao Wen.

When talking about his wife, his eyes always unconsciously revealed an irreconcilable sadness.

Although more than half a year has passed, it seems like what happened just yesterday.

"Don't talk about me, what about you?"

Putting aside the thoughts in his mind, Huang Shang put on that familiar smile again.

"Did you just graduate and couldn't find a good job, so you returned to your hometown?"

He still remembered that Xiao Wen had briefly mentioned that he had just graduated, so he wanted to come back and take a look.

Considering the current environment, it is not easy to find a job.

Naturally, Huang Shang thought of this.

After all, those who can find a job will not come back at this time.

"No, I plan to consider work later."

"Don't be embarrassed. If you really can't find a job, tell me and I'll ask my dad."

Now that they are a little more familiar with each other, he knows that he can say this without getting angry.

In addition, Huang Shang said this sincerely.

He really wanted to help the other person.

Xiao Wen smiled and didn't argue.

"Okay, I'll tell you if I really can't find a job."

Of course, this is just a joke.

As a top student from one of the world's top universities, it's easy to find a job anywhere.

In fact, before he graduated, many large American companies offered him an annual salary of over one million.

But Xiao Wen refused them all.

For him, money is no longer the first priority.

However, Xiao Wen never mentioned these things.

He is no longer the arrogant person he used to be.

Xiao Wen didn't think there was anything to brag about.

night.

Two young men were lying at the door with a comfortable look on their faces.

From time to time, people passing by on the road looked at the two of them.

Some women even shook their heads.

I guess he's thinking, what kind of kid is this who is so unmotivated at such a young age.

If you don’t go to the city to work at this age, do you still want to buy a house and get married in the future?
It’s a good thing that he’s not one of our own kids, otherwise he would definitely break his legs.

But if they knew that one of them was the most dazzling genius in Panlong Town, I wonder how they would feel.

Maybe I will be even more angry and unwilling to fight!
For most rural people, the sign of a man’s success is always to start a family and build a career.

This idea is deeply rooted in the hearts of almost every parent.

The two people who were closing their eyes and enjoying the coolness of the evening did not care at all about the eyes of the people around them.

Especially Xiao Wen, since returning to the small town, he has felt a rare peace in his heart.

It was as if the soul that had nowhere to go finally found a place to settle down.

A gentle breeze blew by, and a hint of sleepiness gradually came over me.

"You really live up to your name, Huang Shang! Even the emperor would envy you for living this life!"

However, it was at this moment.

A discordant voice brought them back to reality. Huang Shangzheng yawned and opened his sleepy eyes.

"Come on, tell us about that emperor who is envious, and we will laugh at him together."

After replying unhappily, he sat up and asked:

"Officer Zhang, why are you off work so early today?"

"Is it still early? Don't you see what time it is?"

The person who came was Zhang Changsheng. He had just gone to the vegetable market to buy some vegetables and came to take a look.

Over the past six months, the relationship between the two has become quite good.

Huang Shang seems to be able to become good friends with everyone.

Hearing this, he took out his cell phone and saw that it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

"Strange, I feel like I just lay down, how come two hours have already passed?"

Awakened by the sound of two people talking, Xiao Wen also sat up.

"Is this little brother your friend?"

Looking at the young man lying side by side with Huang Shang, Zhang Changsheng asked curiously.

"Well, we just met not long ago, he lives across the street."

Live across the street?
Zhang Changsheng was a little surprised.

He is actually a local of Panlong Town.

He looked carefully and had no impression of the young man in front of him.

And if I remember correctly, this house has not been lived in for a long time!

"Xiao Wen, let me introduce you. This is Officer Zhang. I was able to do this thanks to him."

Xiao Wen nodded.

Although they were from the same town, he didn't know each other either.

"Xiao Wen?"

Hearing this name, Zhang Changsheng seemed to remember something.

He kept recalling in his mind where he had heard this name.

"Your father's name is Xiao Zhiming?"

"Yes, you knew my father?"

It really is.

When Xiao Zhiming had an accident at the construction site, he was responsible for handling the matter.

Although he did not attend the funeral, he learned Xiao Wen's name through that incident.

Of course, the reason why I remember Xiao Wen's name after so many years is not because of his father.

But it was Xiao Wen himself.

It is difficult for a student who is admitted to Kyoto University not to be remembered.

After listening to Zhang Changsheng's story about his father, he also understood how hard his father had worked.

That's simply making money at the cost of one's life.

No one had ever said this to him before.

At that time, in order not to affect his studies, a group of relatives and friends did not dare to tell anyone.

"Thank you, Officer Zhang."

Afterwards, Xiao Wen didn't say anything more to the two of them and turned back into the house.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Zhang Changsheng sighed.

With such a promising child in the family, his parents would definitely sell everything they have to support him to continue his studies.

"Officer Zhang, were his family's conditions very difficult at the time?"

After Xiao Wen left, Huang Shang asked in confusion.

In his opinion, going to college shouldn't cost so much money, so why do his parents still work so long every day?

"It's not that difficult, the main thing is that he's going to study abroad. I heard he's at one of the top universities in the United States, so the tuition is probably going to be very high."

Zhang Changsheng didn’t know how much the tuition was.

But in his opinion, studying abroad definitely requires a lot of money, not to mention such a good school, so it is normal to be a little more expensive.

"No way? The top universities all have scholarships. Only those fake universities that you buy your way into cost a lot of money."

"You don't think every foreign university is awesome, do you?"

Although Huang Shang did not attend a good university, it did not prevent him from having a broad vision.

After all, with such awesome parents, he should have some understanding of this kind of thing.

In fact, the truly top universities don’t cost that much.

Talent is the most valuable everywhere.

The most important thing is that if Xiao Wen really graduated from a top university in the United States, he would definitely not have trouble finding a job.

"That shouldn't be the case. He went to Kyoto University. He wouldn't go to a fake university abroad, right?"

"Wait. Kyoto University?"

Huang Shang even suspected that he might have heard it wrong.

"Are you sure you're right?"

"Nonsense! He's the only person in our town ever to be admitted to Kyoto University."

"At that time, I could see banners on the street whenever I went out."

"Could it be someone else with the same name?"

Zhang Changsheng's face was full of black lines.

What’s the matter? Do you just want others to be well?
"What are you thinking? His name is the same, is his father's name the same as well?"

"No, didn't he tell you?"

Huang Shang shook his head mechanically.

"No, he just said he just graduated, but he didn't say what university he went to, but I didn't ask."

How could this random person I just met in a small town be so awesome?

Bullshit!
"just graduated?"

Zhang Changsheng was also a little surprised.

"I remember he went to university in 13. It's been ten years already. How could he have studied for so long?"

"Wait, let me check the graduation list on the official website of Kyoto University."

"There's nothing to investigate. There are so many people in our town who know about this!"

More than ten minutes later, Huang Shang finally confirmed the accuracy of the information.

Not only that, Xiao Wen was also an outstanding graduate of that class.

Such people go to study abroad at top universities without a doubt.

Huang Shang felt embarrassed when he recalled what he had said during the day about the other party being unable to find a job.

What the hell, does this kind of person need to find a job himself?
I'm the clown myself?
Xiao Wen must have been laughing at himself in his heart at that time.

"Come on, clown, start your show!"

……

The next morning, when Xiao Wen opened the door again, the situation had returned to normal.

When I looked up, I saw that Huang Shang's door opposite was still closed.

Doesn’t this guy get up very early every day?
It's already 9 o'clock in the morning, why hasn't he gotten up yet?

Out of doubt, he knocked on the door opposite.

"Is this going out early?"

Just as he turned around, he heard the sound of a door opening behind him.

Xiao Wen looked back.

He saw Huang Shang staring at him with his eyes wide open, and that look made him feel creepy.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me?"

"hehe."

"What are you laughing at?"

"hehe."

"..."

The veins on Xiao Wen's forehead were throbbing. What could have happened to him so early in the morning?

"Do I look like a clown to you?"

"???"

A few minutes later, Xiao Wen finally figured out what had happened.

He could not laugh or cry.

"It's just the name of a university, what's there to say?"

"Besides, I didn't lie to you. I really don't have a job right now."

"..."

Are you still talking about finding a job?
Huang Shang's expression froze, indicating that he didn't want to talk.

"In fact, if I had to choose again, I would rather not study abroad."

He was just saying this now. If he had the chance to do it again, he would probably still make the same choice.

At that time, he was so arrogant and proud that he only wanted to reach a broader stage.

However, he was always devoted to studying and ultimately failed to resist the temptation from the outside world.

"I'm just a small-town test-taker!"

Xiao Wen laughed at himself.

(End of this chapter)