Rebirth 77: From Beachcombing to Becoming a Tycoon and Spoiling My Wife

Zhang Ning's peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the newspaper headline, and his body stiffened abruptly, his pupils trembling slightly.

She leaned closer in disbelief, her nose almost touching the paper, staring intently at the news article over and over again, her fingers trembling slightly.

A few seconds later, her eyes instantly filled with tears, and her eyes turned bright red.

"It's true, it's true."

"The college entrance examination has been reinstated! It's finally back!"

Zhang Ning took the newspaper, tears dripping onto the paper, and squatted on the ground, weeping with joy.

When she used to study hard, she often fantasized about taking the college entrance examination and getting into university.

Now her wish has finally come true. This child from a poor farming family can also rise up through her own efforts and study alongside top talents from all over the country and even the world.

"Congratulations, Ningning."

Yang Bai knew very well how long Zhang Ning had been waiting for this moment.

I read books day and night and keep learning.

She always believed that she could live the life she wanted through hard work.

With a joyful smile on her face, Zhang Ning carefully put the newspaper away.

"Yang Bai, let's go home."

"I want to tell this news to more people."

The tractor chugged back to the village.

Zhang Ning drove straight to the entrance of the broadcasting station in the brigade compound.

The female comrade on duty saw Yang Bai and Zhang Ning and quickly stood up: "Captain Yang, Comrade Zhang Ning, what brings you here?"

Zhang Ning smiled and handed over the newspaper, his eyes shining: "I have some fantastic news to announce: the national college entrance examination has been reinstated! Let the whole village hear it."

Upon hearing this, the woman's pupils dilated, and she quickly took the newspaper, reading it word by word. A smile unconsciously spread across her face, and she exclaimed with delight, "That's wonderful! That's really wonderful!"

She has been working at the radio station, earning work points, and her greatest passion is broadcasting. She had always hoped to study at a broadcasting university, and now that the college entrance examination has been reinstated, she finally has the opportunity to go to university.

She immediately stood in front of the broadcasting station, cleared her throat, and solemnly broadcast into the microphone.

"Fellow members, I have some great news to share! On October 12th, the State Council approved and forwarded the 'Opinions on the 1977 College Entrance Examination'—the national college entrance examination has officially resumed!"

"The target applicants include workers, farmers, and those who were sent to the countryside or returned to their hometowns; anyone who meets the requirements can apply!"

She read out the application requirements, admission process, examination subjects, and admission principles clearly, and then solemnly announced: "This examination will be held in winter, and students will officially enroll in the spring of 1978."

The broadcast echoed throughout the entire village.

The villagers who were working, walking, or busy stopped what they were doing and listened intently. As soon as the news spread, the whole village was in an uproar, and everyone ran around telling each other.

Ma Hou and a group of cadres from the brigade quickly gathered at the entrance of the broadcasting room.

Ma Hou hurriedly asked, "Is this news true? Who spread it?"

Yang Bai handed over the Huaguo Daily.

Ma Hou took it and scanned the headline news repeatedly, becoming more and more excited as he read.

"That's great... I've recovered, everything is slowly getting better!"

He immediately ordered, "Xiao Li, quickly go to the county town and buy another newspaper!"

Yang Bai smiled and shook his head: "I'm afraid it's too late. When I went to the post office to buy a newspaper just now, it was already packed with people."

Ma Hou, holding the newspaper, turned to Yang Bai and asked, "Little Yang, may I copy this newspaper for my records?"

"Okay." Yang Bai nodded.

After saying that, he and Zhang Ning turned around and left the brigade, returning home.

Su Wanqiu stopped what she was doing, looked up and asked, "Did you hear the broadcast just now? The college entrance examination has been reinstated."

Zhang Ning nodded with a smile: "We went to the county town to buy newspapers, and as soon as we got back, we went to the broadcasting station to announce the news to the whole village."

Su Wanqiu's eyes softened, and she said sincerely, "Ningning, your dream of so many years is finally about to come true."

She was genuinely happy and relieved for Zhang Ning.

Zhang Ning, holding Su Wanqiu's hand, asked, "Wanqiu, you usually teach me to read. With your abilities, you should be able to get into university. Do you want to come with me?"

For most of Zhang Ning's problems, he either asked knowledgeable educated youths or consulted Su Wanqiu.

Su Wanqiu is absolutely capable of getting into a good university.

Su Wanqiu hesitated for a moment. "I think I'll pass. My father is in jail. Even if I do well on the college entrance exam, I won't pass the political background check. Besides, Qiaoqiao, there's no one to take care of her if I leave."

Due to a series of family misfortunes, her studies ended at junior high school, and she was only able to guide Zhang Ning's studies through self-study later on.

She faces two difficult problems: even if she wants to go to school, she lacks the means to do so.

Yang Bai stroked Su Wanqiu's hair.

"The college entrance examination will not be subject to political vetting for those convicted of speculation and profiteering. As for Qiaoqiao, I will take care of her."

Next year, I will focus on aquaculture. Even if I go out to sea, I will leave Qiaoqiao in the care of Secretary Ma. Don't worry about that.

In his previous life, Yang Bai remembered that her introduction stated that she was admitted to the China Academy of Arts and Crafts in 1978.

He went abroad for further studies and then returned to China to start a company.

In retrospect, the reason was that she was worried about her father's criminal record affecting her political background check; she didn't take the college entrance exam until a year after her father's release from prison.

Next year, once the farm is fully completed, his focus will shift, and he will be able to devote himself entirely to it.

Furthermore, if he remembered correctly, Wanqiu's father was about to be released from prison.

When the new house is built, we'll bring my father-in-law to live with us so he can take care of Qiaoqiao.

Su Wanqiu looked at Yang Bai and asked softly.

"Yang Bai...really?"

Whether it's a shift in the center of gravity or leaving Qiaoqiao in the care of Secretary Ma at sea, she can rest assured.

However, Yang Bai's abilities and knowledge are far superior to theirs; he is the one who most deserves a university education.

"I think you should go to university."

Yang Bai smiled and waved his hand.

"What's more important than making money when it comes to going to university? I've said it before, I don't care about a university degree. What can university possibly teach me with my current abilities?"

He didn't want to be an astronaut or a scientist. He had already experienced university in his previous life, so there was no need to go through it again in this one.

Having important people around is enough.

"Now, put your clothes aside for now. The most important thing is to pick up your books and review them. Listen to me."

Su Wanqiu was deeply moved. The most unfortunate thing in her life was meeting Yang Bai, and the luckiest thing was meeting Yang Bai as he is now.

She tiptoed and kissed Yang Bai's lips.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed.

"Yang Bai, I love you. Remember, while Ningning and I are away, you mustn't seduce other women."

This was one of the things she was still worried about.

Yang Bai's charm is too great; which woman could resist him?

Not to be outdone, Zhang Ning also kissed Yang Bai's lips and whispered in Yang Bai's ear.

"When I graduate and come back, I'll give you a big, healthy son. But for the next four years, you'd better keep your belt fastened."

Yang Bai looked at the two women and felt helpless. Did they really not trust his ability to control himself?

"Okay, don't worry, do I look like that kind of playboy?"