Dong Qiangqiang knew very well what Lu's mother meant when she said, "I don't want to follow the old path." Generally speaking, if a candidate is dissatisfied with their college entrance examination results, they will check their scores first. If there is no problem with their scores, they will have no other choice but to retake the exam.
"Auntie, what do you mean?" he asked tentatively.
"Our family's intention is to let Xiaoshan study for another year." Lu's mother said firmly, "The goal is to restore diplomatic relations with Beiqing."
Dong Qiangqiang knew that "our family" here did not include Lu Wei.
"Xiao Shan, are you sure you want to repeat your studies?" Some of Dong Qiangqiang's classmates are also repeating their studies. The tuition and fees for a year are several thousand more. Although he didn't know the specific cost of repeating a degree in Chengdu, it was not necessarily less than studying a second degree directly. What's more, many universities also have work-study programs.
"He has a good foundation. It would be a pity not to go to 211 or 985." Mother Lu said with infinite regret, "He can't just read two books like his sister. His teachers said that he was born to be an engineer. From now on we We also want to send him to Germany for further study." Mother Lu said with great pride and confidence.
"You said that Kosugi will come to Germany to study as a graduate student in the future?"
"Of course, we have already planned it. As long as Xiaosugi can enter a top university next year, let him go out after two semesters, unlike his sister who waits until graduation before going out. Not to mention spending money and wasting time. Go out early. If you get a doctorate or something, you can graduate early and make a lot of money." Mother Lu seemed to have seen Xiao Shan holding a lot of money.
After all, this was a family matter. Even if Dong Qiangqiang had ideas, he couldn't say much. He could only say a few vague polite words.
After Mother Lu finished thinking about Xiaoshan's bright future, she changed the topic and brought the topic back to the issue of money. "Although his father is in poor health and has spent a lot of money during this period, if Xiaoshan goes to college directly, the family can actually barely afford it. But now that he has decided to repeat his studies, he... suddenly becomes very nervous. Xiaodong, I’m not afraid of your jokes. Auntie now waits until the vegetable market is about to close before picking out some cheap vegetables to eat. Meat can only be eaten once a week. It’s almost time for the Chinese New Year..."
Dong Qiangqiang couldn't help but sigh when he heard this: Life is so difficult and he has to repeat his studies. It's really pitiful for the parents in the world. The pressure on Kosugi can be imagined.
"So Auntie wants to ask you," Mother Lu changed her tone, "Can you ask Lu Wei to take some time or call home? I know she is busy, but the family really needs her support."
"Can you please tell me how much you need?" Dong Qiangqiang thought of a reason, "Life here in Germany is very stressful, and I think Lu Wei's money may be limited."
"Well, this is the number..." Mother Lu obviously hesitated on the phone, as if she was wondering whether to tell Dong Qiangqiang the specific number.
"It's okay, Auntie, if it's not convenient for you to tell me, forget it." Dong Qiangqiang immediately understood the other party's worries and immediately changed the subject, "Then I will tell Lu Wei as soon as possible and see her specific situation."
"The more money, the better." Mother Lu concluded, "Didn't you say that she started taking care of people? Then she should have a lot of money every month, right?"
Dong Qiangqiang didn't expect that he would accidentally dig a hole for Lu Wei, so he could only cover it with a groan.
Mother Lu chattered for a while before reluctantly putting down the phone. Dong Qiangqiang thought to himself that it seemed like he had a second chance to repeat the exam, but the risk was actually greater. The second exam might not be as good as the first. Better grades. The reason why Lu Wei takes desperate risks seems to have something to do with her native family.
He knew very well that he and Lu Wei were not related, and there was no need to lend each other money. Moreover, if he lent the money, it would most likely be in vain. Even if Lu Wei was released from prison, he might not be able to pay back the money immediately. More importantly, as Lao Bai said, the little money he has is just a drop in the bucket, and it does not help the poor.
But if he doesn't borrow it, he won't be able to get over the hurdle in his heart. As the saying goes, a wrong harvest will lead to a season, and a wrong person will lead to a lifetime. There's no telling if this small amount of money can really change Xiao Shan's fate. Maybe you really can't get the money back in the future, so just treat it as a good deed.
Besides, he also lent Yiqing 4,000 marks for the winter and more than 10,000 marks to Lei Lanting (Lei Lanting repaid a small part). As the saying goes, if you have too many lice, you don't have to worry about it. If you have too many debts, you don't have to worry about them. If you have too many debts, it will be even worse. No more worries.
Without thinking about it for too long, he made a decision in his mind.
At two minutes to ten o'clock, Dong Qiangqiang walked into the admissions office of Han University.
Schumacher was reading a document with a frown on his face, seemingly not noticing that Dong Qiangqiang had walked in.
Dong Qiangqiang gently greeted "Good morning", and then Schumacher saw Dong Qiangqiang standing in front of him. But because he was blind to the faces of Chinese students, he did not recognize Dong Qiangqiang for a while.
After listening to Dong Qiangqiang explain his intention, Schumacher suddenly realized.
He opened the drawer and rummaged around for a while, then took out a piece of paper and handed it to Dong Qiangqiang. At the same time, he said in a low voice: "I'm sorry, Mr. Dong..."
Although he had been prepared before coming, Dong Qiangqiang couldn't help but feel his heart sinking when he suddenly heard these words. The old saying is indeed true, it is a blessing, not a curse, and it is a curse that cannot be avoided.
But as of now, there is no other way. Who makes the AP review slow?
Dong Qiangqiang smiled bitterly and took the paper handed over by Schumacher, and asked at the same time: "What is this one?"
Just listen to Schumacher explain in a sonorous tenor like a bell: "Although the situation you encountered is indeed a small probability event, there is indeed something we did not consider carefully. We very much welcome you to apply for the University of Hannover. The paper we are sending you now is the notice of conditional application for the preparatory course provided by our university for students like you."
Dong Qiangqiang originally thought that he was out of the game, but he didn't react for a while after hearing this. "Sorry, I didn't quite understand. What you just said was...a notice of conditional application for the preparatory course?"
"Yes, please look here." Schumacher lightly scratched the paper with his finger, "Considering your special situation, as long as you can provide us with the original copy of your AP certificate before this year's preparatory exam, we can Let you sign up.”
At this moment, Dong Qiangqiang felt that he began to float from the bottom of the sea to the sea surface little by little. He couldn't help wiping his sweat: This is obviously a good thing, why did Schumacher say "I'm sorry" first? Breathing loudly while talking is really deceiving!
"So as long as I can provide the AP certificate before the preparatory exam..." Before Dong Qiangqiang finished speaking, Schumacher immediately answered: "You can take the preparatory exam normally."
Things took a turn for the worse, but Dong Qiangqiang didn't feel any excitement at all. Even he felt strange.
He thanked Schumacher, turned around and walked out. After taking two steps, he suddenly remembered something and turned around just as he was about to speak. But Schumacher smiled slightly and pointed to the door with his big finger: "Chinese students in a similar situation to you can also get a notice of conditional application for preparatory courses. You can see our statement on the bulletin board outside."
Dong Qiangqiang did not expect that the other party would be so efficient. He smiled gratefully and exited the office.
A group of young-faced Chinese students appeared in the corridor at some point, pointing around the bulletin board.
Dong Qiangqiang nodded happily and strode out of the school gate.
The sunshine outside is just right and the grass is green. Looking at the bronze statue of a powerful galloping horse on the lawn, Dong Qiangqiang suddenly didn't want to get in the car. He turned around and ran in the direction of the driving school.
He had a strong feeling: Maybe from today, from now on, everything will be different.
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