Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

At the end of June, college entrance examination candidates will register and fill out their application forms. Each candidate can fill out two application forms, and they can choose schools from the admission brochures.

The homeroom teacher guided the students through the application process, and the parents, not being very knowledgeable, generally didn't interfere. The students inquired about each other's chosen schools. Lin Shaoyi applied to a teachers' college in the provincial capital; Zhong Hanzhe wanted to apply for architecture, but hadn't decided on a specific school. He wanted to see where Shi Huai'an applied, and he would apply there too, but Shi Huai'an didn't want to reveal that to him.

Seeing Lin Shaoyi pressing him for answers, Shi Huai'an gave a perfunctory answer, saying he wanted to go to the Provincial Medical University. Zhong Hanzhe frowned upon hearing this. He knew that with Shi Huai'an's grades, getting into the Provincial Medical University would definitely not be a problem. Although he vaguely heard the teachers discussing that Huai'an's file was a bit troublesome, he didn't know if it had been resolved.

When Huai'an returned home from school, he was holding Duo Duo and Zhang Ting in the yard, discussing the schools they should apply to.

Zhang Ting expressed her desire to apply to a university in the provincial capital. When she saw Zhong Hanzhe walking towards them, she quickly pushed aside the small bamboo chair next to her and gestured, "Zhong Hanzhe, come here, have a seat. What major do you want to study?"

Zhong Hanzhe hesitated for a long time before walking up to Huai'an. He pulled up a bamboo chair and sat down, then mustered his courage to ask, "I want to study architecture, Shi Huai'an. Which university have you decided to apply to?"

Huai'an smiled politely at him and said, "Provincial Medical University, it's closer to home."

Zhang Ting asked curiously, "I remember you used to want to go to the capital for a visit, didn't you? Why did you change your mind?"

Huai An smiled calmly and said, "My parents are getting old and don't want me to go too far. The Provincial Medical University is quite good. My master's son lives there too, so it will be more convenient in the future."

Zhang Ting nodded with some skepticism and said, "That makes sense, but with your excellent grades, I think it's a pity. The school is counting on you to get into Tsinghua or Peking University and bring honor to the school."

Huai'an laughed and said, "Our school is full of talented people, what am I? Besides, I can only fill in two choices. If I don't fill them in well, it will be a big deal for my whole life. I can't gamble everything."

Zhong Hanzhe raised an eyebrow, somewhat skeptical of Huai'an's words. They hadn't really talked much about their life goals, had they?

He couldn't help but ask again, "I heard the teacher mentioned that there were some tricky issues with your file. Have those issues been resolved yet?"

Upon hearing this, Huai'an stared intently at Zhong Hanzhe, her gaze sharp as if trying to see right through him. However, in an instant, a radiant smile bloomed on her face, as beautiful and captivating as a flower in full bloom in spring.

She parted her lips slightly and said slowly, "Well, I really don't know. I can only leave it to fate. But no matter what, even if the final result is not satisfactory, I must take this exam. After all, only in this way can I know exactly how far my grades are from my ideal school. In this way, I can make my years of hard work worthwhile."

Hearing this, Zhang Ting sighed softly, murmuring in a barely audible voice, "You're only fifteen. Your future is full of endless possibilities, and you'll have many opportunities to try anything. Unlike me, I'm already twenty. If I fail this exam and don't get into university, a nightmare awaits me. My mother has already said that if I don't get into university, I'll have to find a job immediately to support my family, get married as soon as possible, and live a mundane life... Sigh... Just thinking about it is terrifying!"

As she spoke, Zhang Ting's eyes involuntarily welled up with a thin layer of mist, making her look exceptionally pitiful.

Taozi walked over and said with a grin, "Zhang Ting, don't be afraid. At worst, just marry me. I'll be waiting for you."

Zhang Ting angrily picked up a broom and threw it at him, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't want to get married, I want to study." Taozi dodged to the side, made a face at her, and went into the house with a grin.

Seeing this, Huai'an quickly reached out and gently patted Zhang Ting's shoulder to comfort her, and softly advised, "Don't overthink things. The closer we get to the final crucial moment, the more we should put aside those distracting thoughts. You know, maintaining a good and stable mindset during the exam is extremely important."

After listening, Zhang Ting nodded thoughtfully, and then fell into silence.

Meanwhile, Zhong Hanzhe kept his eyes glued to Huai'an's facial expressions, trying to catch even the slightest sign of guilt or deception in her subtle movements. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully he observed, he couldn't discern the slightest clue.

Their occasional glances met, but they quickly avoided each other, each interpreting the other's feelings based on their past lives.

After a moment of contemplation, Chung Han-cheol finally stood up slowly and said firmly, "That's right, let's put all our distractions aside for now and wholeheartedly fight for our ideals this time!"

Zhang Ting also clenched her fist and said, "Yes, how many times in life can we fight like this? Let's cheer each other on!"

In the remaining days, Huai'an put aside distractions and focused more actively on preparing for the college entrance examination.

One day, Master Liu handed her a black backpack and told her to take it back, saying it was money from selling ginseng. He also told her to ask the old leader for help if she had any trouble, and that the old leader said to just ask and not to be shy, and that from now on, they would be one of their own...

Huai'an smiled knowingly. When he got home and opened the cloth bag, he found that this time he had been given 9,800 yuan. The bills were brand new 10-yuan notes with three Roman numerals. Bundles of brand new RMB filled an entire backpack.

There are three types of 1965 10-yuan banknotes. The first type begins with two Roman numerals in the serial number. A single 1965 10-yuan banknote of this type is worth around 290 yuan in the 21st century. The second type, the fluorescent version, can be worth around 300 yuan per note. The third type begins with three Roman numerals in the serial number. This type was issued earliest and is worth over 320 yuan. Of course, it must be brand new, with sharp corners, no stains, and not been circulated.

Shi Huai'an put the money into her spatial storage. She felt that keeping it in the bank was too conspicuous, and with the situation becoming increasingly turbulent, it was better to keep a low profile. Xiuzhi and Shi Renmei were naturally overjoyed, feeling that their daughter was practically a little god of wealth. With these ginseng roots, they would have endless money, and life couldn't be more comfortable. However, with strict enforcement outside, they dared not spend recklessly or show off. Fortunately, they had everything they needed in their spatial storage, and they were already content with living a modern 21st-century life.

Still feeling uneasy, Xiuzhi asked, "What if this space disappears? Will all the money and treasures you've accumulated also vanish?"

Hearing this, Shi Renmei couldn't help but worry, and looked at Huai'an with concern, saying, "Why don't we just put this money in the bank?"

Huai'an thought for a moment and said, "If you're really worried, you two can each open accounts at different banks and deposit a portion of your money separately. Also, keep some of the money in your spatial storage for easy access, so you don't have to go through the hassle of withdrawing it from one place to another."

Shi Renmei and Xiuzhi nodded repeatedly and assured each other, "We won't tell anyone or give it to outsiders."

Huai'an smiled and said, "Actually, your concerns are not without merit. I will do my best to complete the space's mission and ensure it doesn't disappear, but no one can predict what will happen in the future, so we can prepare for both possibilities. However, each storage should not exceed five hundred, to avoid future troubles that are difficult to explain."

Now, my only focus should be on studying hard, getting into university, and acquiring real skills. That way, even if this space disappears, I can still provide a good life for my parents through my own abilities. Besides, all this money and treasure is just material possessions. We had nothing before, so if it all disappears, we haven't lost anything. It just means it never truly belonged to us. Let's treat it as a dream and focus on working hard and living a good life.

Shi Renmei replied, "An'an is right. I have experienced so many wars in my life and seen so many people accumulate so much wealth only to have to start from scratch again. An'an, study hard and we will work hard and be ourselves. Don't think about those unrealistic things about the future."

Xiuzhi nodded shyly and said, "I've had too many good days with An'an, and it's hard to turn back. They say it's easy to go from simplicity to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to simplicity. The old saying is so true. We're happy as long as our family is doing well."

The three of them burst into laughter. The chubby orange cat, Duoduo, wagged its tail, as if it understood, and meowed softly…

On the morning of July 10, 1965, amidst the sweltering heat of summer, Huai'an took the only regular college entrance examination of her life. Wearing a white and blue checkered long dress, a watch on her wrist, and carrying her stationery, she calmly stepped into the gate of the No. 7 Middle School examination hall, into the tree-lined campus, climbed the high steps, and entered the quaint classroom.

Although there were no electric fans in the classrooms at the examination center, large blocks of ice in basins were placed around the room, which worked very well to cool it down. In her previous life, Huai'an regretted not going to university, but in this life, she could finally make up for it. Huai'an was a little excited. She took a deep breath and adjusted her mindset to face the college entrance examination in front of her.

The crisp, resounding bell, like a war drum, echoed in the hearts of every examinee. The invigilators strode into the classroom, carrying a thick stack of "Chinese (I)" exam papers—symbols of testing and challenge. As the papers were distributed to the students, a tense yet solemn atmosphere filled the examination hall.

Focusing on the exam paper, the most eye-catching part was the essay topic—"A Letter to the Vietnamese People." This was undoubtedly a highly creative and profound topic, requiring candidates to fully utilize their imagination and language skills to build a bridge of understanding that transcends national borders.

Time ticked by, and the college entrance examination, this war without gunpowder, lasted for three whole days. Every day was a tremendous test of knowledge, mental fortitude, and physical endurance. However, Huai'an remained calm and focused throughout, taking each exam seriously.

Finally, as the bell rang, signaling the end of the last class, Huai'an put down her pen and slowly let out a long sigh. It was as if the huge weight that had been pressing on her heart for days had instantly vanished, leaving her with an unprecedented sense of ease and relief. The moment she stepped out of the examination hall, the sunlight bathed her, warm and gentle, like a reward and comfort for this brave warrior.

Several students stood at the school gate, clutching tightly the books, test papers, and homework that had accompanied them through countless days and nights. He took a deep breath, then threw them high into the sky with all his might.

In an instant, these papers, carrying knowledge and memories, danced in the air like snowflakes. At the same time, the surrounding students erupted in enthusiastic cheers, their voices resounding through the sky as if trying to pierce the heavens.

Sunlight streamed through the clouds, bathing the fluttering pieces of paper in a golden glow. They swayed in the wind, some drifting gently down like dancing butterflies, others plummeting like shooting stars. Soon, the entire campus was covered in these paper scraps, the ground like a vibrant, colorful carpet.

To Shi Huai'an's great surprise, when she rode her bicycle out of the examination hall, she saw Li Huaiyuan and her older sister Li Huaijin standing quietly outside the examination site waiting for her.

Zhong Hanzhe saw it from afar and was quite surprised. He greeted Li Huaiyuan and then quietly rode away on his bicycle.

As soon as Li Huaiyuan saw Huai'an appear, he rushed over like an arrow, his face full of excitement and anticipation. His voice trembled slightly with excitement as he said, "Huai'an, tell your brother how you did on the exam? How did you feel?"

Huai'an smiled slightly, revealing a confident and composed expression, and replied softly, "Hmm... I think it's pretty good. I can do most of the questions, and I answered the parts that were supposed to be answered carefully."

At this moment, Li Huaijin looked a little thin. She walked forward slowly with elegant and light steps, like a noble white swan. She stretched out her fair, jade-like, slender hand and gently placed it on Huai'an's shoulder. Her eyes were full of tenderness and smiles as she softly said, "Congratulations! I believe that with your strength, you will definitely achieve excellent results."

However, Huai'an became a little shy in the face of her older sister's praise. She lowered her head slightly and muttered softly, "Oh, sister, what's there to congratulate? It's too early to talk about this now. It's not even certain whether I can get into university."

Li Huaijin smiled and shook her head, her eyes revealing deep appreciation for her younger sister. She said earnestly, "Sixth Sister, although I am usually busy with work and rarely have the opportunity to visit you, I have always been silently paying attention to your studies and life."

Everyone has witnessed your hard work and excellence, and your grades have always been outstanding, so there will definitely be no problem this time.

You know, if all goes well, you'll be the first person in our family to go to university! That's a really amazing thing! Your sister is incredibly proud of you.

Li Huaiyuan, who was standing to the side, could not contain his excitement and nodded repeatedly in agreement: "That's right, that's right, Huai'an, our family's class background is not good. We never dared to dream that someone could get into university."

But you are different. Your background is better than ours, and now you finally have the opportunity to realize this dream.

When you go to university in the future, you'll truly bring honor to our whole family and fulfill a wish we've had for so many years!