Xiao Letian was already in tears, looking at his old father's desolate back, unable to say a word.
He could only kneel on the ground numbly and let the blood on his forehead slowly flow down.
For a long time, there was no sound in the house.
Xiao Letian panicked, ignoring his numb knees, stood up and staggered towards the house.
Inside the room, Xiao Kang seemed to have lost his soul, and his already old face seemed to have aged ten years.
Sitting on the edge of the couch, his lips moved slightly, as if he was mumbling something.
Xiao Letian knelt down in front of Xiao Kang in panic, and said sadly: "Dad, I was wrong... I will go back to study."
Xiao Kang's dim eyes moved slightly, and he laughed self-deprecatingly: "I was wrong. Everyone has their own ambitions. Just do whatever you want. From today on, I won't care about you anymore."
"Don't you like to be a craftsman? Then go for it."
When Xiao Letian heard this, he felt as if electricity had passed through his body.
Heirlooming poems and books... This was his father's lifelong dream, so how could he not know it.
Now that I don't care about him, I can see how disappointed I am and I have given up completely.
Xiao Kang said with tears: "Dad...it's because I'm incompetent...I can't afford it! My family has no money...I don't want to take the imperial examination anymore!"
"My son is not a candidate for the imperial examination... I got an A in the interview today. If I can get into Eastern Suburbs University, I will definitely be able to make money to support my family in the future."
As he spoke, he kowtowed again.
Listening to the muffled sound in his ears, Xiao Kang's heart hurt. He couldn't bear to see this and turned his head away, with tears in his eyes: "Go, don't tell me."
The matter is now over, there is nothing more to talk about.
Xiao Letian shed tears and lamented: "My son is unfilial!"
After saying that, he stood up and rushed out of the door, leaving Xiao Kang alone in the room in a daze.
Xiao Letian rushed to the street, wandering aimlessly.
Everything in front of me has turned gray, and my mind is also in chaos.
I don’t know how long I walked around, but I rushed home when it was getting late.
A bowl of cold sweet potatoes was placed on the stove, and Xiao Letian felt warm in his heart.
He tiptoed towards the house and saw that Xiao Kang had curled up and fell asleep, so he felt more relaxed.
After washing briefly, he carefully lay down on the couch.
The house is very small, and the father and son usually sleep together.
Xiao Letian listened to the sound of even breathing coming from his ears, and his thoughts surged. He forced down the distracting thoughts in his heart and gradually fell asleep.
Tomorrow... I have to go to the newspaper office for an interview.
.....
The next day, Xiao Letian went out early, and when he woke up, his father's figure had long disappeared.
This is normal, because work time always starts before dawn.
He packed up his mood and rushed to the mid-level newspaper office to take the exam.
He was always extremely nervous about exams and even felt a stomachache every time he went to the exam room.
But the exam at Eastern Suburbs University made him feel different.
Without those profound sermons in those ancient books...he would never be interested in these things.
His attention is always in a state of divergence and fantasy. Strange things attract him more.
And the most important thing is... If you get admitted to the Eastern Suburbs, you can become rich and improve your life!
There is no need for the father to go out to work before dawn, and it is time for someone else to take the responsibility at home.
When I arrived at the newspaper office, guidance had already been arranged outside the door.
There were not many people this time. When he arrived, only a few dozen people arrived.
Xiao Letian followed the guidance and walked into the examination room nearby, his eyes immediately lit up.
Still an interview! It was the same interviewer who interviewed him before!
Mo Xiaohu's eyes also lit up when he saw Xiao Letian.
Very impressive, very impressive!
Yesterday, there was no one faster than this kid in terms of arithmetic, which shows how flexible his brain is. Such a person must be included!
...
Twenty minutes later, the exam ended and Xiao Letian rushed home.
Until it was getting late, Xiao Kang went home.
Xiao Letian quickly stood up and packed the tools for him to use.
Xiao Kang dodged away and took care of himself.
Xiao Letian wanted to say something, but now he felt like something was stuck in his throat, and he was so ashamed that he felt ashamed.
The good mood of the day disappeared in an instant.
After hesitating for a long time, he muttered: "Dad...I passed the exam."
Xiao Kang didn't even look up, he just said yes and stopped talking.
Xiao Letian said with difficulty: "School starts in five days, and you may have to live on campus. The tuition fee for the lowest major is five yuan. As for what major to sign up for, I haven't..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Kang turned around and entered the house!
There was the sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets, and soon a money bag flew out from inside and fell to the ground with a thud.
Xiao Letian swallowed, leaned over to pick up the money bag, opened it and saw that there were about one or two pieces of silver scattered among the coins inside, and he couldn't help but be moved.
This money should be all the family's savings... Now that they are all given to him, what will the family do?
"Dad, I can't use this much."
"I've found a new job, you don't need to worry about it." Father's cold voice came from the room.
Then silence fell again...
...
Five days later, the day Xiao Letian had been looking forward to for a long time arrived.
I packed my bags, left a letter, and left the house early.
These five days were extremely painful for him, and the father and son were basically speechless.
The knot in his father's heart could not be untied, and he had no choice but to bite the bullet and create a new path.
I gritted my teeth and spent some money to take a carriage, and arrived outside the Eastern Suburbs University.
At this time, many people had already gathered outside the school gate.
Everyone is beaming with joy, even Xiao Letian can’t help but be open-minded!
The construction of the school gate in front of me is extremely majestic, with the words "Eastern Suburbs University" written on it, and a school emblem standing in the middle.
A shape similar to a rooster... Xiao Letian didn't understand.
In addition, there is a huge landscape stone at the gate, with eight characters engraved on it: "Freedom of thought, inclusiveness"
Outside the door, the previous interviewer was greeting the new students.
Mo Xiaohu guided the freshmen into the school one by one with a smile on his face. As he glanced around, he suddenly felt stung by a poor temperament.
When he looked closely and saw that it was Xiao Letian, he shouted loudly: "Xiao Letian!"
Xiao Letian was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward.
Mo Xiaohu smiled and said, "We are really destined."
Xiao Letian smiled shyly: "Hello, sir."
"Don't call me sir. In Dongjiao University, you always call me teacher. It just so happens that people are almost here now. Let's go in together."
"The welcoming ceremony for new students will begin soon. After that, I will take you to visit the campus."
"Thank you teacher!"
Xiao Letian nodded excitedly, then followed Mo Xiaohu and walked inside.
Entering the community, Xiao Letian couldn't help but be stunned.
The first thing you can see is that the large lawns are neatly trimmed and look particularly comfortable.
There are also various small woods dotted among them...
There is also a large lake with sparkling waves and sparkling lights.
Not far away are rows of buildings, half of which are under construction in full swing.
This was the first time in his life that he had seen such an atmospheric and beautiful scene!
In a blink of an eye, Mo Xiaohu was already far away.
Xiao Letian raised his foot to catch up, but just as he was about to land, he quickly took it back.
I didn't notice it just now, but there was a sign under my feet!
【It is everyone’s responsibility to care for flowers and plants. 】
Don't step on the grass and hurt it!
