Colorful years

The journey home is a journey of great significance; it is both the end of the past and the beginning of the future. Filled with endless memories and fervent anticipation for a bright future, Congcong resolutely set off towards his hometown.

Congcong knows that his university years are like a dazzling pearl, firmly embedded in his life's trajectory. That vibrant university life has laid a solid foundation for his future. He has a clear and unwavering plan for his future.

University life undoubtedly had a profound and positive impact on Congcong. In that campus brimming with knowledge and vitality, he not only learned to think independently but also cultivated a spirit of teamwork and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of responsibility and commitment. These invaluable experiences, like shining stars, illuminate his path forward, giving him enough confidence and courage to forge ahead on his future journey.

Four years of university life have flown by, and for Congcong, the gains from these four years extend far beyond the study of advanced mathematics. Through in-depth exploration of higher mathematics, he has greatly expanded his understanding of the field and further broadened its applications. However, what truly brings him deep satisfaction and immense benefit are the fruitful achievements he has made in many other areas.

First and foremost, we must mention the crucial area of ​​interpersonal communication. At university, Congcong successfully earned high praise from numerous professors thanks to her sincerity, friendliness, and positive attitude.

Especially Ms. Xu Lu, who cared for her students' growth like a loving mother, was like a guiding light. She not only taught and guided Congcong academically but also provided him with meticulous care and guidance in his life. Under Ms. Xu Lu's loving care, Congcong was always able to maintain a firm belief and a courageous spirit when facing difficulties and setbacks.

At the same time, Congcong also established strong and trustworthy friendships with many classmates. Among these friendships, his friendships with Lin Yue and Wang Li are exemplary, and will not be elaborated upon here.

Here, I'd like to focus on his friendship with his roommate, Chen Ning, who shared an upper bunk. At this moment, Chen Ning is sitting quietly opposite Congcong, the two of them leaning against the train window, their gazes casually drifting out, enjoying the ever-changing and captivating scenery along the way.

The view outside the window was like a flowing painting, with rolling hills, lush green trees, and winding rivers, a truly beautiful sight.

It's quite amazing that they had already met and become classmates back in high school when they were preparing for the college entrance examination in the elite class at Ganziping School.

Unfortunately, due to a sudden change in Congcong's family situation, he had to leave after only two months of study and return to his hometown middle school to continue his studies and prepare for the exam.

That period was filled with helplessness and regret for Congcong. He had to leave behind the environment and classmates he had just become familiar with and return to his hometown to start anew.

But fate seemed to have already decreed that their connection would not end there, and after many twists and turns, the two eventually met again on a university campus.

When they met again on the university campus, their joy and excitement were indescribable. They felt as if it were fate's arrangement, and they cherished this hard-won friendship even more.

From then on, they walked side by side, spending many wonderful times together in university, continuing this sincere and touching chapter of friendship.

It is said that in the special year of 1979, this middle school located in Ganziping was truly dazzling! At that time, the school specially set up an elite class to prepare for the college entrance examination, which gathered two hundred outstanding students. These students were all elites from all over the country, who gathered in this class full of challenges and opportunities, carrying their dreams and hopes.

The learning atmosphere in this elite class is extremely strong. Students immerse themselves in knowledge every day, diligently absorbing its nourishment. Teachers also work tirelessly to impart knowledge and answer students' questions. In this environment, students' academic performance has significantly improved.

After fierce competition, more than 170 students were successfully admitted to various vocational and technical colleges across the country! This admission rate of over 80% is truly astonishing! This achievement is inseparable from the students' hard work and the teachers' diligent efforts.

Among them, a total of eight students were admitted to the Department of Mathematics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. After graduation, most of these students, with a deep affection for their hometown, chose to return to their hometowns to work and contribute their knowledge to the development of their hometowns.

Let's talk about Chen Ning again. He is tall and slender, with bright, piercing eyes that make him look exceptionally energetic. He always wears a gentle smile, which makes people feel very friendly. Although he is somewhat thin, he exudes boundless vitality and strength.

It's worth noting that his father was a renowned mathematics teacher at the county's top high school, known for his exceptional teaching skills and deeply respected and loved by his students. His mother, on the other hand, was a diligent school janitor, responsible for logistical support.

This family structure makes their economic situation much better than Congcong's family.

At the beginning of each new semester, Chen Ning's mother would always carefully prepare all kinds of local delicacies for him to take to university to enjoy.

Especially at the start of the new semester after the Spring Festival each year, his mother would prepare a feast that was so delicious it made one's mouth water. Among the dishes were fragrant and flavorful sausages and cured meats, as well as tempting and delicious fermented bean curd. And of course, there was traditional handmade glutinous rice cake, soft, chewy, and sweet—a taste that was unforgettable.