The male supporting character was actually myself.

The only reason he takes such good care of his whole family is because of his daughter.

The two children are not young anymore, and it is indeed the best age to talk about marriage. If Aiwan gets into university, Jiang Chen is willing to wait for her to return after completing her studies.

What if Aiwan sees the outside world and meets more ambitious young people, and then becomes more ambitious and independent, no longer wanting to marry him and returning to Yanghua Town?

I'm getting old. At most, I can raise a few rabbits to earn some money to save up for her dowry. How can I possibly repay such a heavy favor?

Everyone else was hoping their children would get good grades so they could go to university, but Song Qingshan was pacing back and forth in the courtyard, looking worried and conflicted.

On the one hand, he wanted all his children to go abroad to become top talents and contribute to the country's development;

On the other hand, he was worried that Aiwan would pass the exam and leave, leaving him with too much debt to Jiang Chen and making things difficult to resolve.

"Alas, what a dilemma!" Song Qingshan sighed as he gazed at the street from afar.

Meanwhile, Song Aiguo and his sister were overjoyed!

A large red list was posted at the school gate, displaying the scores of all the students who took the college entrance examination. People crowded around the list, searching for their own and their family members' names, exam numbers, and scores.

"Wow! Host, the protagonist did really well on the exam! He's the top student in the whole county!" The little white cat hopped over to take a look and then jumped back to report the good news: "His sister is second, and her score is much higher than the third-place student."

Jiang Chen squeezed forward, pointed to the top line of large characters, and laughed, "Patriotism, see if this is your exam number? You're number one! I think Xiao Wan should be number two, you two definitely passed this time!"

"First place?" Song Aiguo, who was still struggling to push forward on the list to find his name, heard this and hurriedly looked up at the top. Sure enough, his name was at the very top of the list!

Song Aiwan saw her younger brother's name at first glance, and her face immediately lit up with a smile. She excitedly grabbed Jiang Chen's finger, pointed at the list, and laughed, "Aiguo got in! That's wonderful! Then I..."

Before she could finish speaking, her gaze shifted slightly downwards and she saw her name on the second page. Her voice trembled with excitement, "Is that... is that my score? Second place? Jiang Chen, please check if my exam number is correct?"

“059…” Song Aiguo had already memorized his exam number perfectly. He squeezed to the front and looked up to check it one by one. When he found that it was indeed his exam number and name, he was so excited that he trembled and tears streamed down his face.

He hurriedly wiped his face with his sleeve and carefully checked his sister's exam number.

"That's right! Sis, that's right! We both got into university!" Song Aiguo cried and laughed, grabbing his sister and Jiang Chen's hands and jumping up and down. Then he squatted down, covered his face, and wailed.

Jiang Chen could understand his feelings.

He was burdened by his family background from a young age, and suffered humiliation and suppression. It was so frustrating. He finally had the opportunity to get into university and rewrite his life. Moreover, he got such a high score that he could choose any university in the country. How could he not be happy?

The little white cat licked its paws and whispered a reminder, "Host, remember to complete the mission! Just find a way to keep Song Aiwan from going to university!"

He patted his shoulder casually, and the fluffy little thing hugged his hand and licked it. "Mmm, I know the reminder is unnecessary. My host is always serious about doing missions!"

Jiang Chen: ...

Chapter Thirty-Three: Luckily You Were There

"Jiang Chen, thank you!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Song Aiwan hugged him tightly, burying her face in his arms and savoring his unique scent for a while before calming herself down. "Without you, my brother and I wouldn't have achieved such great results!"

You could say that our family's fate has been changed because of you. Oh no, now it's the entire Lijiazhuang village!

Everyone who refuses to be poor and backward has been changed because of you. Thank goodness for you!

"This is the result of your hard work; I only helped a little."

Jiang Chen put his arm around her shoulder and pulled up the sobbing Song Aiguo to comfort her, saying, "It's great news to do well on the exam. We should hurry back and tell your uncle the good news!"

Oh, right, we also need to get a college application guide from the school. You guys need to discuss which universities you want to attend and what majors you like to study, and decide beforehand so you can submit your applications in a couple of days.

Song Aiguo wiped away his tears and sobbed as he smiled, "Brother-in-law is so thoughtful. In a few days, it will be time to fill out college applications. Sister, where do you want to study? Our scores are about the same, so of course we should apply to the same school. That way, we can look out for each other in school."

"Let's talk about it later," Song Aiwan casually brushed it off, not saying anything more.

After receiving their report cards, the three of them walked home in high spirits. Song Aiguo's voice unconsciously rose several octaves as he imagined the wonderful campus life.

On the contrary, Song Aiwan quickly calmed down after her initial excitement, and simply looked at her excited younger brother with a smile in her eyes.

After buying fine wine and food and returning home, Song Qingshan was so moved by his son and daughter's excellent academic achievements that he burst into tears.

Now that the economy is good, being able to get into university and catch up with a good era will definitely give you a bright future!

Cute evening...

The thought of his daughter's future filled him with sorrow.

If we prevent her from going to university, wouldn't that ruin her life?

But if I let her go, I don't have the ability to support two college students and repay Jiang Chen's debt of gratitude.

"Patriotism, where do you want to study?" Song Qingshan's hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.

Flipping through the suggested university application list provided by his teacher, Song Aiguo's face flushed with excitement. "Dad, I want to go to the capital! My sister and I have similar scores. We want to go to the best university and achieve great things in the future!"

"The capital city is nice. Which major do you like to study?" Jiang Chen put a piece of food on Song Aiwan's plate and asked with a smile, "Do you want to go to university in the capital?"

"Universities in the capital are definitely better! Sis, let's apply together! I want to study chemistry and become a scientist! What major do you like? What kind of job do you want to do in the future?"

In stark contrast to her brother's exuberant state, Song Aiwan was very calm. Seeing the three grown men at the table looking at her, she shook her head and smiled faintly, "I want to stay in town and become a teacher."

The little white cat munching on dried fish: !!!

Damn! The mission's over?

The host hasn't said or done anything yet, and she's already giving up on her own?

This is a free reward!

"It seems that bug Situ Nan has helped us a lot and solved the mission directly!" The fluffy dumpling jumped up and down with joy.

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, "Xiao Wan, your grades are so good, you should go to university."

Choose a major you like; after graduation, staying in a big city will be a hundred or a thousand times better than being a teacher in a small town!

"Hmm, Host, you should go along with her wishes to complete the mission." The little white cat, upon hearing him persuade her to go to school instead, swallowed a dried fish in a gulp, its round face turning red. "You, you've done the mission backwards!"

“I don’t want to.” Song Aiwan shook her head, her face slightly flushed. “There aren’t many schools near us, and if we want to go to university, we have to go to a place far away; and we can’t do without you anywhere in Lijiazhuang, so I don’t want to be separated from you.”

Upon hearing his daughter's words, Song Qingshan felt a little relieved, but then his heart grew heavy again.

If she were capable, her family wouldn't have to rely on Jiang Chen, and her daughter wouldn't have to worry so much about leaving the mountains to go to university and have a better life.

It's all my fault for being useless!

"Sis, what nonsense are you talking about?" Song Aiguo was stunned. "We study so hard just to get into university, right? You did so well on the exam, why don't you continue your studies? It might only take three or four years, but it could change your life. Your brother-in-law will understand, right?"

Jiang Chen nodded and advised, "You don't need to think about those useless, messy things. Just focus on what's in your heart. Going to university is very important to you; it's a rare opportunity in your life..."

"You don't need to persuade me anymore. I've already made up my mind. Even if I get the top score in the country this time, I won't go to university. I don't want to be separated from Jiang Chen."

I took the college entrance exam just so I could get a high enough score to become a teacher in my town.

Song Aiwan interrupted him, staring intently at Jiang Chen and saying slowly and deliberately, "It's not because of what the fortune teller said; it's not because I want to repay your kindness; and it's certainly not because of any financial considerations."

Jiang Chen, I don't want to go to university.

Everyone has their own ambitions, and I had already found my life goal when I decided on you.

I don't want to go to any big city, nor do I aspire to achieve anything earth-shattering. I just want to be with you, by Dad's side, teaching and helping you manage the factory's finances. I only want this peaceful and tranquil life; to me, this is already enough happiness!

He frowned and shook his head. "You shouldn't make me your life goal."

You are an independent person, and you should have your own pursuits and dreams.

Going to university can broaden your horizons and give you more choices in the future. Before you've seen the exciting world outside, there's no need to rush to settle down.

You go to university; I stay in town.

"If you still want to come back to teach after you graduate, you can make your decision then."

"Yes, sister, we do owe brother-in-law a lot, and I can see that you really like him. But... there's no need to repay him by giving up college!"

You can get your marriage certificate first. I've heard that many educated youth who went to the countryside got married and still took the college entrance exam, and some even planned to bring their children to school.

"It's just that we can't be together often right now. You'll be able to help your brother-in-law even more when you've completed your studies!" Song Aiguo slapped his thigh anxiously. "Dad, please talk to my sister! She's thinking too narrowly!"

Song Qingshan sighed and asked, "Daughter, don't you regret not going to university?"

"No regrets!" she replied resolutely. "My goal is to marry Jiang Chen, stay in town to teach and educate people, and take care of my father. I have no ambition and don't want to see the outside world."

I proved my ability with my grades, showing that there are more ways to live than just going to university.

Now I have everything I wanted, why should I go out and risk an unknown future? Don't say anything more, I absolutely will not go to study in another city!

There was something on Song Aiwan's lips, but she swallowed it back because she was too shy.

Jiang Chen is handsome and capable. Wherever he goes, he attracts the attention of young women and wives. If it weren't for me keeping him in check, those eyes would have hooked him and stolen his soul sooner or later!

It's not easy to meet someone you truly like, and once she's made up her mind, she'll never let go.

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Impending Tragedy

"Congratulations, host, on completing the mission! The reward has been issued." The little white cat was completely bewildered when it reminded its host.

What's the matter?

The main system issued a blocking task, but the host not only did not make things difficult for her, but also kept urging Song Aiwan to go to university. However, the girl was determined and refused to go no matter what.

The two sides argued for a long time until Song Aiguo received her university admission notice and was ready to set off. The main system then directly determined that the task was completed, and it seemed that she had no chance of going to university again.

The task was completed in a rather muddled way.

Jiang Chen wasn't very happy; he just nodded and hummed in agreement.

In fact, according to his own thinking, even if the mission failed, he would not want to force his beloved to do something she didn't want to do.

As long as Xiaowan says she wants to go to school, he will immediately send her there, no matter where she is.

But ever since the results were released, I've tried everything, even talking myself hoarse, but to no avail.

"Daughter, what are you really thinking? Tell me clearly what's on your mind. If it's about money or favors, Dad will find a way to help you! You got such good grades, I can't get over it if you don't go to university!"

Holding Song Aiguo's admission letter from the Capital University, the indecisive Song Qingshan hesitated for a long time before calling his daughter to his side. He decided to shoulder the responsibilities and obligations of a father. As long as his daughter wanted to study, he would risk his old bones and face to find a way to let her go!

"Dad, what I said before was from the bottom of my heart, why don't you believe me?"

Song Aiwan, feeling frustrated, clutched the hem of her clothes and sat on a small stool by the door, patiently explaining, "My decision not to go to university was made after careful consideration."

First, I really want to be with Jiang Chen.

I feel insecure without him by my side. I can't eat or sleep well, so how can I concentrate on my studies at school? But he's always so busy, managing the factory and helping the village. He hasn't been able to travel far from home in recent years.

Secondly, my college entrance exam score was very high, and schools in the town were all vying to admit me!