Accidentally entered a high gate

Ma Lifeng, Zheng Chunfang, and Wanwan were all mentally prepared. But...

As soon as Ma Jingshan finished speaking, Ma Lifeng and Wanwan said at the same time, "If I were from the Chu family, I would wait until Yan Min is seventy or eighty years old before acknowledging him."

Zheng Chunfang: "..." You two are really dreaming. "If the Chu family comes to acknowledge me, I'll tell them I want to recognize Yan Min as my godson."

Ma Jingshan: "..." You two are really father and daughter. "If the Chu family comes to acknowledge us, we'll do as Xiao Zheng says."

The father and daughter pouted.

Ma Lifeng: "If the Chu family comes back and immediately acknowledges Yan Min, then they would be incredibly foolish."

Wanwan: "Yes!"

Zheng Chunfang: "..." How is it stupid for someone to adopt a son?

Ma Jingshan: "..." Indeed. "Regardless of whether the Chu family comes to acknowledge us or not, we must be prepared that the Chu family will acknowledge Yan Min as soon as they return."

The father and daughter pouted again. "Okay."

Ma Jingshan rubbed his forehead. "Ma Lifeng, you're almost thirty."

"Even if I'm eighty, I'll still be your precious youngest son."

Ma Jingshan: "..." Fine, let him pout if he wants at home. "No pouting outside. Did you two estimate your scores after the exam?"

Ma Lifeng: "Yes. We can both get into Peking University."

Ma Jingshan: "..."

Ma Jingshan also hoped that his youngest son and daughter-in-law could both get into Peking University. However, he said, "Ma Lifeng, it's good to be confident, but too much confidence becomes arrogance."

"I knew you wouldn't believe me. If we both get into Peking University, you'll give us a thousand yuan as a reward."

"OK."

"Daughter, once the admission notice comes down, we'll take your grandpa's money and go on a spending spree."

"it is good."

Zheng Chunfang: "..." These two spendthrifts! "Dad, if we both get into Peking University, can you give me the money? If I give it to them, they'll spend it all in a day."

"Here's five hundred."

Zheng Chunfang: "..." Her father-in-law might complain about her husband, but he really dotes on him. "Thank you, Dad."

Ma Lifeng: "Wife, don't be so stingy."

Wanwan: "Mom, money is like water; it has to flow."

What are you talking about?

Zheng Chunfang glared at them. "You have three sons and three younger brothers. You've spent all your money on extravagant projects; how are they going to get married when they grow up?"

Ma Jingshan: "Exactly!"

Wanwan: "They're not in elementary school yet."

Ma Lifeng: "Exactly."

What is it?

Zheng Chunfang glared at the father and daughter again. "He who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present."

Ma Jingshan: "Exactly."

The father and daughter knew that once the money went into Zheng Chunfang's pocket, it would never come out. They were just arguing for no reason.

Ma Lifeng: "Your mother's tongue is getting smoother and smoother."

Wanwan: "Sigh... my mother was born in the year of the Pixiu."

Ma Lifeng: "Hmm. Do you think your third brother will take after your mother?"

"Don't scare me, one Pixiu is enough for the house. If we get another one..."

The father and daughter trembled twice.

Zheng Chunfang: "..." Her youngest son looks a lot like her; it would be even better if he had the same personality.

"Hahahaha..." Ma Jingshan was amused by his youngest son and granddaughter. "You two are in charge of the Pixiu. Alright, go and rest."

The next day, Ma Lifeng took Zheng Chunfang and their three sons back to the steel plant to stay.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's 1978.

Su Jingyu was reading the newspaper when the phone on the table rang.

Su Jingyu put down the newspaper and answered the call. "Feed? Who is this?"

"Sister, this is Xiao Zhang. I'm here to tell you some good news—your daughter-in-law got into Peking University!"

Su Jingyu: "..." She really got in? She knew her youngest daughter-in-law had been studying for the past few years. But Peking University...

"Big sister, are you so happy you're almost delirious?"

"Yes. Has the notification been sent to your workplace?"

"Yes. I called you as soon as I found out. Your daughter-in-law is amazing, you have such good taste."

"Hahaha... I'm going to pick up my daughter-in-law from get off work later."

Su Jingyu chatted with Xiao Zhang for a few more minutes before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Su Jingyu went to find Ma Jingshan.

Ma Jingshan was busy when the door suddenly opened.

Just as Ma Jingshan was about to frown, he saw it was his wife. "What brings you here?"

As Su Jingyu closed the door, she said excitedly, "Xiao Zhang just called me and said that Chunfang received her admission letter from Peking University."

Upon hearing this, Ma Jingshan immediately picked up the phone. "I'll call the mistress's boss to see if she received it. If Xiao Zheng can get into Peking University, the mistress should be able to too."

Su Jingyu felt it wasn't just a matter of expectation, but a certainty. Her youngest son was a level above her daughter-in-law in both mental fortitude and knowledge. If her daughter-in-law could pass the exam, her youngest son could definitely do the same.

A moment later, the call connected. "Hello! This is Ma Jingshan."

Upon hearing this, the secretary instinctively stood up. "Hello! What are your instructions?"

"I need your help."

"Please speak."

"My youngest daughter-in-law and my youngest son both took the college entrance exam, right? My youngest daughter-in-law just received her admission letter from Peking University. Could you go and check if my youngest son received his?"

"I'll go right away. I'll call you back in a bit."

"Thank you for your help."

"No trouble at all. I'll call you back in a bit."

"Um."

The Party Secretary went to the Publicity Department after hanging up the phone.

The people in the propaganda department all smiled when they saw the Party Secretary.

A: "Secretary, you're here to congratulate Xiao Ma too, right? Xiao Ma received his admission letter from Peking University."

B: "Secretary, you're really well-informed."

……

The Party Secretary's expression immediately changed to one of surprise. "Xiao Ma got into Peking University?"

C: "Yes."

Ding: "Secretary, didn't Xiao Ma bring honor to our unit?"

"Let's calculate."

The secretary congratulated Ma Lifeng for a few words, then made an excuse and left.

After returning, the secretary told Ma Jingshan the good news.

Ma Jingshan was very pleased to hear this. "Thank you. His admission to Peking University wouldn't have been possible without your and your organization's support."

"It's mainly because Lifeng worked hard. Congratulations."

"Thank you! Did your child take the exam too?"

"I took the exam. I don't know if I'll pass."

"The college entrance examination has been reinstated. As long as the child is willing to take the exam, they will definitely pass."

"Thank you for your kind words. You're busy, so I won't bother you any longer."

"Okay. If there's anything, have Lifeng tell me."

"Okay. You're busy."

"Um."

Zheng Chunfang was on her way to pick up Xiao Yanchuan from the daycare after work when she saw her in-laws walking towards her.

Zheng Chunfang was flattered and overwhelmed. "Father, Mother, you...you've come to pick me up?"

Ma Jingshan: "Yes. Congratulations."

Su Jingyu: "You're amazing."

"Th-thank you. I was able to get into Kyoto University mainly thanks to Lifeng. Has Lifeng received his acceptance letter yet?"

Ma Jingshan: "Hmm."

Su Jingyu: "Your father sent Xiao Zhao to the steel mill to fetch the three of them, father and sons."

Ma Jingshan: "Let's have a proper celebration."

"it is good."

After picking up Xiao Yanchuan, the four of them went home together.

Not long after they returned, Ma Lifeng, Yan Bang, and Yan Min also came back.

Ma Lifeng placed his and Zheng Chunfang's admission notices in front of Ma Jingshan: "Am I being arrogant?"

"Hahahaha..." Ma Jingshan took out two stacks of money and put them on the table. "Xiao Zheng, this stack is yours. Xiao San, this stack is yours."

Seeing that Zheng Chunfang's stack of papers was clearly larger than his, Ma Lifeng immediately said, "Dad, you're being unfair."

"Yes! Not only did Xiao Zheng get into Peking University, but she also gave me four smart and filial grandchildren."

Ma Lifeng: "..."