A professor's rebirth: I entered Tsinghua University in 1977.

On the third day after the college entrance examination, Liu Hongyi left Chuxin and returned to the research institute.

As a senior technician and project leader of the Third Institute, he cannot leave his job for too long.

Now that the college entrance examination is over, I must rush back to work immediately.

As soon as he returned to the research institute, Duan Weimin told him the good news that the small-caliber rapid-fire mortar he designed had passed the acceptance of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense and was included in next year's military production plan.

"Xiao Liu, the committee leaders think the mortar-howitzer concept you proposed is quite innovative and supports our next step in researching it. I'm transferring Zhang Chenghai and Jin Yunfeng to your group. Please lead them well. Especially Zhang Chenghai. After you go to university, he will be the primary person responsible for this mission."

Liu Hongyi smiled and agreed: "Director, you have a good eye. Brother Cheng Hai is definitely capable of doing this, no problem."

In addition to bringing back several veteran technical backbones, the Institute has also been highly effective in training new talent. With the addition of Tan Dexi, Liu Hongyi, Chen Jiayou, and others, the Institute has nurtured a promising new generation of technicians.

Although Old Tan has returned to Factory 576, Zhang Chenghai and others still write to him for advice when they have any questions. Old Tan is still very open and willing to teach them everything he knows.

"Although Zhang Chenghai has made rapid progress, he's still a bit behind you. Let me discuss this with you, Xiao Liu. You can go to university, retain your military rank and benefits, and during your vacations, return to the institute to continue your research. After you graduate, we'll consider your job assignment."

Liu Hongyi just laughed.

Duan Weimin really couldn't bear to let him go and wanted to keep him in the research institute.

However, Liu Hongyi naturally could not think of any reason to refuse Duan Weimin's kindness.

Besides, why would he refuse?

Going to university with pay is not an "innovation" of the Third Research Institute. The country has policies for it.

It just requires more than five years of work experience, and in principle, after graduation, priority will be given to being assigned back to the original unit.

After all, it was a planned economy back then. With the exception of small collective enterprises, which were responsible for their own profits and losses, all other units were financed by the government. Even small collective enterprises were included in the overall financial planning process, so they weren't truly responsible for their own profits and losses.

Liu Hongyi does not have five years of work experience, but he is a first-class merit recipient. Duan Weimin can make an exception for him, and the higher authorities will certainly not object.

"Thank you, Director. I have no objection and will obey the organization's arrangements."

Liu Hongyi said this very consciously, standing at attention and giving Duan Weimin a military salute.

Duan Weimin patted his shoulder with a smile, feeling very happy.

The next step is to wait for the scores.

In January 78, Liu Hongyi, who was calculating ballistic data in the laboratory, received a call from Ai Xiaoyu.

"Liu Hongyi, I passed the exam. I received a notice asking me to take a physical examination..."

On the other end of the phone, Ai Xiaoyu's voice was filled with surprise and joy.

"Congratulations... Which school did you get into? What was your score?"

Liu Hongyi was also very happy.

"I don't know which school it is yet. I scored 273 points."

This score is already very high. According to Liu Hongyi's memory, the admission score for Beidu University in Jingjiang that year was 270 points.

Of course, scoring 273 points is just barely passing the line and does not guarantee that you will be admitted to Peking University.

Liu Hongyi smiled and said, "Then you can definitely go to school in Beidu."

When filling out the application form, Liu Hongyi and Ai Xiaoyu filled it out together.

Ai Xiaoyu was absolutely certain that Liu Hongyi would be admitted to Qinghua University or Peking University, so the first five universities she applied to were all universities in Beijing. Her first choice was Beijing University.

Even if I am not admitted to Beidu University this time, there should be a high probability that I will be admitted to other key universities in Beidu.

(In the 77 college entrance examination, due to confidentiality principles, most provinces did not publish the college entrance examination scores. All candidates who passed the score line would receive a notice to participate in physical examinations and political review. Passing the physical examination and political review basically guaranteed admission to university. However, a few people still failed to be selected. For the sake of novel effect, the scores were published here, just for your laughter.)

Since 78, college entrance examination scores have been announced.

"Xiaoyu, congratulations, your dream has come true."

Liu Hongyi said sincerely.

He did feel a little emotional.

From this moment on, Ai Xiaoyu's fate should have been truly changed.

The orchid in the valley that withered prematurely in the previous life will usher in a completely different and brilliant life in this world.

"Thank you, thank you... What about you? Did you receive the notice?"

“Not yet…”

"how come?"

Ai Xiaoyu was full of surprise.

"How strange, I didn't see your score..."

"how can that be possible?"

In 77, each province set its own exam questions, rather than using a nationally standardized test paper. Because time was very tight, the marking was done manually by staff from each region.

Liu Hongyi's heart moved, and he vaguely felt that the situation he was worried about had occurred.

There must be something wrong with his composition.

"It's okay, Xiaoyu. It won't matter if it's two days late."

Liu Hongyi had no choice but to comfort her.

"No, I'll go find Dad and ask him to check your score."

It seems that the little girl is really anxious.

In the past, she would never have thought of using Ai Gaofeng's power to "do private things."

Liu Hongyi was about to stop it, but then he thought it might be a good idea to ask Ai Gaofeng to check it out. If his essay was destined to cause a stir, then it would be better to do it sooner rather than later.

It would be fun if his admission was delayed because of this.

In fact, there was no need for Ai Xiaoyu to find Ai Gaofeng, as Ai Gaofeng already knew about this matter. And he naturally knew more about the "inside story" than Ai Xiaoyu.

Because Liu Hongyi's Chinese test paper was right in front of him at this moment.

The person who delivered the test paper to him was Li Songbai, the director of the Chuzhou Regional Education Commission.

"Secretary Ai, there's a question we need to consult with the Prefectural Party Committee. We're a little unsure..."

In Ai Gaofeng's office, Li Songbai spoke hesitantly, with a rather strange look on his face.

"Comrade Songbai, please take a seat! What's your question? Is it related to the grading of the college entrance examination papers?"

Ai Gaofeng gestured for Li Songbai to sit down and asked with a smile.

Ai Gaofeng was in a very good mood during this period. Regional work was progressing very well. This was especially true for the college entrance examination. Chuzhou had invested enormous resources in pre-exam "training." Judging from the results so far, Chuzhou candidates generally performed well, with average scores significantly higher than those from other regions. It was foreseeable that even more young people would be admitted to universities.

The goals originally proposed by Liu Hongyi have been basically achieved.

"Yes, Secretary Ai... Here's a Chinese test paper. The basic knowledge score is almost full, but the composition score... is zero..."

As he spoke, Li Songbai handed a test paper to Ai Gaofeng with both hands.