1987 My Era

Chapter 101, another big earner, Peking University or Sun Yat-sen University? (Subscribe!)
The man in white shirt didn't get the information he wanted and looked regretful, but he still smiled and thanked the two and said goodbye.

However, he did not leave Shao City.

After all, I got the news about the writer "December" with great difficulty, and after all, I came to the capital with great difficulty, so I naturally can't just leave like this.

I can’t say that we can definitely find a low-key December, but according to White Shirt’s idea, we must at least conduct an in-depth internal investigation and visit of Shao No. 1 Middle School before deciding whether to stay or go. Maybe there will be a surprise?

This time the English teacher was very straightforward. He paid the bill as soon as he finished the fried rice, including Li Heng's.

Li Heng happily flattered: "Teacher, generous women always look so beautiful and elegant."

"Ha! You eat so slowly, aren't you just waiting for me to pay?"

"Don't blame me. I've been riding in the car all day and I feel a little dizzy, so I eat slowly."

"Really? Then give me the money."

"Oh, you really want money. Let's not be so distant between us. I'll treat you next time."

The English teacher crossed his arms over his chest, sneered and walked away.

Are your arms tired from holding the White Rabbit like this every day?
Li Heng complained in his heart and followed them up to the third floor of the teachers' family building.

When he opened the door and walked in, the English teacher told him, "Yesterday morning, your parents called me and asked about your writing."

Li Heng was not surprised by this and asked, "What did you say?"

The English teacher replied, "I told you everything I know."

Li Heng nodded, walked to the coffee table, picked up the receiver and quickly dialed the number of "Harvest" magazine.

Seeing this, the English teacher poured him a glass of water and went into the bedroom.

"Hello, please help me find Editor Zou."

"Good afternoon, Mr. Li. This is me."

"Good afternoon, listen to my teacher, you came to see me in the morning?"

"Well, I have two pieces of news to tell you..."

Two pieces of news from editor Zouping:

The first piece of news was that the 2500 yuan royalties for the reprint of "To Live" by Shanghai Radio Station and the 1350 yuan royalties for "The Troublemakers" were paid to him in the form of a bill of exchange.

The total amount is 3850 yuan, which is another huge sum of money.

Li Heng was very happy!

I just happened to have more than 100 yuan in scholarships on hand, and now with these, my private piggy bank has directly exceeded the 4000 yuan mark.

4000 yuan, what does this huge sum of money mean?
You can build two new houses in the village.

You can marry several wives.

With today's prices, you can live comfortably for 10 years.

Let me put it this way, many people can’t earn this much money in their entire lives.

However, he did not plan to give the money to his family, but to keep it for himself.

After all, I just gave my family 3800 yuan, which is enough to support their expenses for many years.

It costs money to go to Beijing during the summer vacation, and it also costs money to go to university in the second half of the year.

What's more, for a man, especially one who has seen a lot of money in his previous life, he will always feel uneasy if he doesn't have some savings in the bank.

The second piece of news that Zouping brought was: Since the publication of "To Live" in February, it has caused a huge response in the society. The sales of "Harvest" magazine has set a historical record for two consecutive issues, breaking the 2 million mark, which is directly doubled compared to the previous peak record.

These amazing data left everyone at Harvest magazine and all their peers stunned and shocked.

And, most importantly, the momentum is still very strong, and it seems that it is about to dethrone People's Literature from the top spot.

It was precisely because his achievements were so dazzling that his peers were jealous and envious that "October" tried every means to bribe an editor of "Harvest" magazine to ask Li Heng to write articles.

Zou Ping said on the phone: "Teacher Li, now not only are readers responding strongly, but the overall reviews in the literary world are also overwhelmingly positive.

Under this premise, the publishing house just had a thorough discussion yesterday on the issue of publishing a single volume of "To Live" and finally held a vote. "

Li Heng was speechless, and asked immediately: "How is the voting situation?"

Zouping was also nervous when meeting the talented teacher Li, but he felt indescribably excited and sent his blessings with joy:

“Congratulations, Mr. Li. The meeting approved the proposal to publish a single volume.

On behalf of Harvest magazine, I would like to formally inform you that, taking advantage of this trend, the first batch of the single volume of To Live is scheduled to be released on July 7, with an initial print run of 1 copies.

Once the contracted print run is reached, we will pay you 5% royalties according to the contract."

Yes, royalties!

Royalties are the key point. This is what he is waiting for. Li Heng's blood boiled when he heard this. He became excited all of a sudden:

"Okay, thank you Editor Zou, you've worked hard."

"It's not hard, it's not hard, it's all I'd expect. We all hope that the single volume of 'To Live' will sell well." Zou Ping expressed his expectations truthfully.

How can I not hope?
If the single volume of "To Live" sells well, it will bring huge practical benefits to Li Heng, the magazine, and even Zouping himself. All three parties will be beneficiaries, and it will truly be a win-win situation for all three parties.

The call was long and they continued chatting for a while. When they hung up, Li Heng deliberately glanced at the clock on the wall to calculate the call time, and he was shocked by the result.

How much do you guess?

Holy shit! 22 minutes and 38 seconds.

This is a long distance call, every minute and every second costs money! It costs dozens of dollars.

Comrade Tian Run'e couldn't make that much money even if she sold 100 kilograms of rice.

Li Heng felt so distressed and regretted why he didn't have the nerve to hang up.
I secretly encouraged myself that I must learn from my lesson next time. As soon as the phone call came through, I would find an excuse to hang up and wait for the other party to call back.

Of course, this is just a thought. We cannot be so shameless as to actually die. What should we do then?

It’s a cold dish, so I can only make a long story short.

Although he was depressed, Li Heng still counted out a stack of bills and put them on the coffee table, pressing it with the landline phone.

He can't always get it for free, right?
Even though she is my English teacher and she has big breasts.

Hmm, damn, what are you thinking about?
Sin! Sin!
Li Heng repented in his heart, then looked up at the master bedroom. Almost half an hour had passed, why hadn't the teacher come out yet?

Could it be that he fell asleep?

Thinking of this, Li Heng, who originally wanted to say a few words to the other party, immediately stood up, tiptoed out of the living room, changed his shoes, closed the door quietly, and left the teacher's house.

It was just a coincidence that I ran into Sun Manning in the corridor as soon as I went out.

There are ears of wheat standing next to it.

Four eyes looked at each other, no, six eyes looked at each other, and Li Heng instinctively wanted to say hello.

结果
As a result, before he could even open his mouth, Sun Manning had already walked up to him in two or three steps, wrinkled her nose and sniffed constantly, and slowly circled around him.

Li Heng asked: "Are you born in the year of the dog? What are you smelling?"

Sun Manning whispered, "I'm smelling, trying to see if you have the scent of my English teacher."

Li Heng immediately frowned and asked, "Did you smell it?"

Seeing that he was unhappy, Sun Manning immediately took two steps back, then clapped her hands and said in a very single manner: "No, who told you to always go to the English teacher's house for no reason? Don't you know that she is single at an advanced age?

Don’t you know that he has a very sexy and attractive body? I’ve never seen you running so hard in front of Song Yu.”

What the other party said made some sense. Li Heng sighed and said, "Don't guess blindly. I'm here to make a phone call."

"A phone call? Are you calling Chen Zijin?" Sun Manning's eyes were sparkling with gossip.

Li Heng pushed her away and didn't indulge her bad habits: "Why do you care who I called? Stop asking.

Look at Mai Sui, she is so virtuous and quiet, but you are the one who is always causing troubles."

Hearing this, Mai Sui smiled at him.

Sun Manning was not convinced and held Mai Sui's arm. "She doesn't live on the third floor and hasn't seen you often sneak into the English teacher's room. Otherwise, she might be more curious than me."

Li Heng stopped and pointed at Sun Manning and asked Mai Sui: "Mai Sui, will you become like her?"

Mai Sui blinked tenderly and took out three chocolate candies from her pocket skillfully.

Hand one to Li Heng.

One is stuffed into a friend's mouth.

She ate one by herself, and Wheat Ear indicated that she would not get involved in their bickering.

After getting the candy, Sun Manning immediately changed the subject, "Li Heng, it's time to fill in the application form soon. What is your first choice?"

Li Heng was speechless: "Didn't you ask, Peking University?"

This is what he had said to Song Yu in person, and it would not change.

"Hey, Song Yu and Mai Sui's first choice was also Peking University, and my parents asked me to choose Fudan University. Hey, we will be separated from each other from north to south and won't be able to be together anymore."

Sun Manning uttered "sigh" several times in her sentence, and it was obvious that she was quite sad about the impending end of the friendship.

Li Heng comforted her, "Fudan University is also good. In fact, I hesitated and wanted to choose Fudan University as my first choice."

Sun Manning was surprised: "Is it true? Have you really thought about it?"

Li Heng nodded. "Why would I lie to you? I really thought about it, but Song Yu was determined to go to Peking University, so I couldn't do anything about it."

Sun Manning immediately encouraged him: "Then you can fill in Fudan as your second choice. If you fail to get into Peking University, we still have a companion."

Li Heng frowned, "You are cursing me."

Sun Manning put her hands on her hips and said, "No, I'm serious. Although it's not reasonable to choose Fudan as your second choice, I can ask my dad. Maybe he can help you."

Li Heng thought of Xiao Han. If history had developed as it did, this girl would have gone to Shanghai Medical University. Then it would not be a bad idea to choose Fudan as his second choice.

But, I chose Peking University as my first choice and Fudan University as my second choice. Is Fudan University sure to pay attention to me?

Unless, unless he reveals his identity as a writer.

But if his identity as a writer is exposed, Peking University might not reject him, right?
Song Yu and Xiao Han, Xiao Han and Song Yu, Li Heng struggled for a while, but finally decided to leave it to fate. He would follow whoever fate told him to be with.

He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is your father really that well-connected?"

Sun Manning looked around and lowered her voice and said, "She is the vice president of Fudan University, so of course she is powerful. I just told Mai Sui to choose Fudan University as her second choice.

Don’t tell anyone, or else someone will come to ask for mercy, and I’ll tell you two.”

Li Heng joked, "You favor one over the other. Didn't you tell Song Yu and Chen Lijun?"

Sun Manning shook her head. "Song Yu's grades are more stable than yours. My dad said that if nothing unexpected happens, she and Xiao Feng will have no problem getting into Tsinghua University or Peking University. As for Li Jun, her favorite university is Renmin University."

As she spoke, she looked depressed again, "Actually, I also want to go to Fudan University and hang out in a big city like Shanghai."

...

When the class was over two o'clock in the evening, Li Heng suddenly stuffed two bags of plums into Song Yu's hands.

A note was attached, which read: Keep your word and fulfill your promise.

Song Yu smiled beautifully, opened a bag of plums and distributed them to the people around her.

She wrote on the note: Has your new novel been approved?

Li Heng replied: It was accepted and it will be published in Harvest magazine on June 6.

After reading the note, Song Yu put it away without asking him what the name of the novel was.
It was probably because Li Heng said last time that the new novel was not suitable for her to read.

After the month-long vacation, time seemed to be wound up, and the school held the third mock exam in a blink of an eye.

In fact, as the college entrance examination draws closer, Li Heng feels that the third mock exam is purely for the purpose of boosting students' confidence.

Or to put it more bluntly, the third model test is aimed at students whose academic performance is generally below average. For academic masters like Song Yuxiaofeng, the improvement is not much.

Look, Song Yu only improved by 5 points, Mai Sui improved by 2 points, and Li Heng also only improved by 2 points.

Liu Yejiang, who failed the scholarship exam, the first and second mock exams, made a comeback this time, with his score breaking the 600 mark. The moment he got his transcript, he laughed out loud, feeling proud and proud.

To dispel the depression of this semester, Liu Yejiang also said to Li Heng:

"Li Heng, the college entrance examination is coming soon, I will definitely surpass you!"

Liu Yejiang said this with great enthusiasm, in front of the whole class.

Hearing this, Liu Li in the back seat couldn't help muttering: This guy is just an indestructible cockroach, he doesn't remember the beating or the scolding, and comes to provoke Lao Heng again.

Before Li Heng could open his mouth to fight back, Sun Manning in the front row said:
"Liu Yejiang, Li Heng wants to take the entrance exam to Peking University. Do you dare to take the exam?"

Zhang Zhiyong followed suit, "Yes! Yes! My uncle Hengda wants to take the entrance exam to Peking University with Song Yu. Liu Yejiang, do you have the guts?"

Damn it!
He is so stupid and has no way of controlling his mouth that he just sold him out.

Seeing that the whole class was staring at him and Song Yu with strange eyes, Li Heng wanted to tear the lips of that bitch off.

I can just follow Song Yu secretly to take the entrance exam for Peking University, why are you yelling?
Now the whole class knew about it, and the Chinese teacher in the corridor outside also heard it.

Maybe it was because she had heard too many rumors, or maybe it was because she had known Li Heng's thoughts for a long time, but facing everyone's ambiguous looks, Song Yu was calmer than expected.

I saw the girl calmly open a math test paper, unscrew the pen cap, and quietly start doing the questions.

Fearing that his attention would be diverted, Zou Aiming, who was very unhappy with Liu Yejiang, added in a sharp voice:

"Liu Yejiang, Lao Heng dared to apply to Peking University. As a gentleman, what are you afraid of? Just give him the exam and let him see."

When I first heard what Zou Aiming said, I thought he was trying to cheer up Liu Yejiang.

But some people could understand clearly that Zou Aiming was trying to provoke Liu Yejiang to apply to Peking University.

As expected, Liu Yejiang, who was at the center of the storm, was already at a loss without waiting for Li Heng to respond personally. He immediately blushed and swore:

"Just take the exam. With my current grades, I can get into Peking University."

"Good! Good, good, good!" Several people, led by Zhang Zhiyong and Zou Aiming, took the lead in applauding.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Someone took the lead, and many boys in the class followed suit, clapping their hands vigorously amid the strange shouts.

Chen Lijun whispered, "I don't know if Liu Yejiang will really be fooled. Manning, you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Sun Manning turned her head and said, "I just don't like him. What? Are you feeling sorry for him? That's right! He's your admirer."

After hearing this, Chen Lijun blushed, "How could that be? I remember that he had a crush on you first, but everyone said that you liked Li Heng, so they put the blame on me. I won't take the blame."

Li Heng, who was enjoying himself while eating melons, was speechless. "Hey, if you guys want to bicker, just bicker properly. Don't drag me into this, okay? It would be bad if people misunderstood you."

Chen Lijun said: "Li Heng, are you afraid of being misunderstood by Song Yu?"

Since they had named her, Li Heng would not back down. He immediately turned the gun around and asked Song Yu, "Song Yu, could you have misunderstood?"

Seeing how shameless he was, the people around him couldn't help but laugh out loud.

I've never seen anyone like this, chasing girls so blatantly.

Song Yu looked at him quietly, without saying anything or getting angry, and lowered her head to continue working on the questions.

After the third mock exam results come out, the next most important thing is to fill in the college entrance examination application form.

In that era, there was no such complete school and major information for you to query as in later generations, nor were there so-called experts online to guide you live. There was only a catalog of enrollment majors, and everyone flipped through it until it was torn apart, but still seemed to understand it and was completely confused.

There are various situations that are different from later generations, such as priority for volunteers, early admission, and different routes for undergraduate and junior college entrance examinations. Even Li Heng, who had taken the college entrance examination once, did not seem to be completely sure because of the long time and vague memory.

Even among the hundreds of universities across the country, there are many whose names I have never even heard of.

Therefore, these days, many students apply for exams based on the guidance of their teachers’ experience.

Not surprisingly, Song Yu applied to Peking University as her first choice.

As Song Yu's strongest competitor, Mai Sui was equally decisive and also applied to Peking University.

Chen Lijun filled in Renmin University.

Sun Manning is from Fudan University.

Liu Li stole a glance at Chen Lijun's application and secretly filled in Renmin University as well. After filling it in, he asked Li Heng, "Why haven't you filled it in yet?"

Hearing this, Song Yu, Mai Sui, Chen Lijun and Sun Manning all leaned over to look at Li Heng, waiting for him to fill in his application.

Sun Manning asked, "Are you afraid and don't want to pursue Song Yu anymore?"

Song Yu wanted to speak at this time, but when she met Li Heng's strange gaze, she stopped herself.

Just as Li Heng was wondering what Xiao Han would fill in? Would Xiao Han change the course of history? The English teacher's voice appeared at the door:
"Li Heng, come out."

"okay."

Li Heng stood up and said to the others, "I'll fill it out when I get back. You can consider your other second choices while you still have time."

When they came to the corridor, the English teacher took him to a corner where no one was and asked, "What do you want to fill in?"

Li Heng said: "Peking University."

The English teacher paused and asked, "What's your second choice?"

Li Heng shook his head: "Teacher, do you have any good suggestions?"

The English teacher hesitated for a while and asked, "Are you determined to go to the capital?"

She had a reason for asking this. Chen Zijin was in the capital, and Song Yu was also going to the capital.

Li Heng's eyes lit up. "Should we go to other schools? Will the teachers have a solution?"

The English teacher stared at him for a while, then looked towards the playground and said, "I told my best friend about you.

She said you can go to any school you want, but if it's a specific school, your identity as a writer may have to be exposed to a small circle, and she will help you arrange it. "

Li Heng was surprised: "Both Tsinghua and Peking University are OK?"

The English teacher nodded and said, "Okay, but since you are a liberal arts student, you'd better go to Peking University."

Li Heng asked: "What about Fudan University as your second choice?"

The English teacher nodded again, "Of course."

Li Heng was shocked, "What does your best friend's family do?"

The English teacher glanced at him and said, "Don't ask too many questions, don't have any bad ideas, just pursue your Song Yu well."

Li Heng's face twitched several times, "Teacher, you really think too highly of me. How can I pursue a person like this?"

"Haha! It's good that you know yourself." The English teacher mocked mercilessly.

Li Heng asked curiously: "Teacher, if there is such a big relationship, why are you still staying in Shao City No. 1 Middle School?"

The English teacher asked back: "Is No. 1 Middle School not good?"

"Okay, but it doesn't suit your identity." Li Heng said with a chuckle.

"My pleasure."

After saying that, the English teacher walked past him expressionlessly and entered the head teacher's office. At this moment, there were many students in the office, all asking for advice on filling out their applications.

Li Heng stood in the corridor for a while, then ran to the next door teaching building. As soon as he entered the door, he ignored the gazes of other students in Class 206 and asked Xiao Han directly:
"Comrade Xiao Han, what is your first choice?"

Seeing him coming to ask about her application, Xiao Han felt sweet in her heart and handed him the application form.

Li Heng took it and took a look: Shanghai Medical University.

so far so good!
The historical trajectory remained unchanged, and his rebirth did not cause a butterfly effect, so Li Heng breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he looked at the application form filled out by Yang Yingwen, and the four words "Tsinghua University" were particularly eye-catching.

Yang Yingwen asked him: "What about you? Which one should I fill in?"

Seeing Xiao Han looking over, Li Heng thought for a moment and said, "All the teachers suggest that I choose Peking University as my first choice, but I haven't chosen it yet. I want to hear your opinions."

He said this very skillfully, prefixed with "all teachers".

What does that mean? Of course it means that all the teachers are optimistic that he can be admitted to Peking University.

The value of Tsinghua University and Peking University in the eyes of teachers and students is self-evident and cannot be compared with other schools. He believes that Xiao Han can understand this.

The words "and I want to hear your opinions" were of course said to Xiao Han.

Sure enough, she felt a little disappointed in the first half of the sentence, but in the second half, the disappointment disappeared instantly, and she said very seriously:
"The teacher is right. You should choose Peking University. I support you in choosing Peking University."

Because there were outsiders around, Li Heng was worried that Song Yu would hear what he said, so he sat down and wrote in a notebook: If I go to Peking University, we may have to be separated for four years.

After writing, he handed the notebook to Xiao Han.

Xiao Han stared at the draft book stupidly for a long time before replying: After four years, will Mr. Li forget me?

Li Heng wrote decisively: No, if the love between two people lasts for a long time, why should we be separated day and night? Besides, I will come to see you often.

This sentence "If love between two people lasts forever, why would they be alone day and night?" is almost equivalent to a confession. Xiao Han was a little dazed, thinking of the sweet time they had spent during the month-long vacation. She really didn't want to leave and wanted to keep him by her side.

But she was not a fragile woman. She smiled sweetly at him and replied: In order to verify Mr. Li's long-lasting love, I should choose Peking University.

Li Heng wrote: OK.

The head teacher of Class 206 came in. Li Heng didn't stay for long and went back to his own class.

Yang Yingwen, who witnessed the two writing the note, said with regret: "My intuition tells me that if you keep him, he will go to Shanghai with you."

Xiao Han asked crisply: "If it were you, would you keep him?"

Yang Yingwen really thought about it carefully for a long time, and finally shook his head: "I can't be so selfish."

Xiao Han pursed her dimples and said, "Me too."

After saying this, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and she thought of Song Yu.

Yang Yingwen seemed to have guessed her thoughts and consoled her by saying, "What's yours is yours, and what's not yours cannot be forced."

The disappointed look on Xiao Han's face flashed away, and he kept waving his hands and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay, no need to comfort me, I don't believe in fate."

Yang Yingwen understood her determination: "Okay, if he really goes to the capital, I will humble myself and be your spy for four years."

"All right."

After returning to Class 204, Li Heng, who had won over Xiao Han, did not hesitate any longer and filled in Peking University as his first choice.

My second choice was Fudan University.

As for other choices, hmm, just fill them out randomly. Look through the school application catalog and write down whichever ones you like.

Seeing that he really followed her to apply to Peking University, her deskmate Song Yu said nothing more, but just quietly handed him a plum.

When handing the application form to the class teacher, Wang Qi exclaimed, "Li Heng, do you want to think about your second choice again?"

The English teacher leaned over to take a look and replied, "No, it's fine."

Teacher Wang Qi looked at Wang Runwen, then at Li Heng, and probably guessed something, and immediately laughed out loud: "Okay, with what you said, Teacher Wang, I feel relieved."

When leaving the office, Li Heng whispered to the English teacher: "Teacher, I have a favor to ask."

Wang Runwen lifted his hair with his right hand and said, "Speak!"

Li Heng said: "If the college entrance examination results come out and my score is not high enough to enter Peking University, I will definitely be admitted to Fudan University."

Wang Runwen was stunned, "Why not Peking University?"

Why not go to Peking University?
That is of course God's will.

God's will did not allow him to be with Song Yu, and asked him to choose Xiao Han first. How could he go against it?

The palms and backs of everyone's hands are made of flesh, and are the same for everyone.

Li Heng replied, "I like Fudan very much."

Wang Runwen stared at him with a frown and thought for a long time, but he couldn't come up with anything. He just said "I don't understand you" and left.

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