Chen Xiaozheng's mother also supported his decision after learning that her son was preparing to take the postgraduate entrance examination or study abroad.
"Azheng, if you want to continue going to school, your mother will definitely support it. It just so happens that the money you have earned in the past few years has not been spent by your mother, so she has saved it for you. It will definitely be enough for the tuition you need to take the postgraduate entrance examination." Mother said.
If her son is motivated and wants to continue studying, she is willing to support him no matter how hard it is.
Xiang Nan was moved when he heard what she said.
He knew it had been difficult for his mother. He endured hardships, suffered hardships, and lived frugally just to train him into an adult.
For more than 20 years, my family has not purchased any decent furniture or appliances. In order to help him raise tuition fees, even TV sets were given to others.
Over the years, he has sent hundreds of thousands of yuan home, hoping to improve his mother's life. But he didn't expect that she would be so frugal just to give him a bankbook that would be useful in the future.
What a great and selfless maternal love!
"However, Azheng, the universities in China are still not as good as those abroad." Mother advised again, "If possible, Mom still hopes that you can study abroad. Isn't it that you have studied English and practiced oral English hard these years just to study abroad? What?"
When Xiang Nan heard this, he blinked and said, "Mom, I will work hard. However, our school only has two places for government-sponsored study abroad, and I'm worried that I might not be able to apply."
"Azheng, your grades are so good and you have a good relationship with your teachers. It's impossible for them not to choose you." Mother said firmly.
Xiang Nan frowned when he heard this.
His mother's attitude was so firm that she would not allow compromise, which put a lot of pressure on him.
…
"Mom, I'm not the only one who is outstanding in the school, there are many students who are equally outstanding." He immediately advised, "And when applying for a government-sponsored study abroad program, you not only look at your grades and connections, but also your connections and money. I may not necessarily be able to do it. Choose it. But I’ll just work hard.”
"You don't lack connections. I remember that you have a good relationship with the daughter of the deputy dean of your architecture department. Can you ask her for help? If you want to give a gift, I will send you the money tomorrow. You Buy some decent gifts to give to the teacher.
Ah Zheng, studying abroad is a broad road. Only when you return from studying abroad can you become a master. "My mother advised again.
Xiang Nan was very depressed after hearing this.
How could this old lady know to force him to go abroad?
In his opinion, there is nothing good about foreign countries. The food, culture, customs, and customs are all different, and it will take a long time just to adapt.
And compared to the mainland, overseas is too chaotic. Thefts, robberies, shootings, murders abound. Not to mention the ubiquitous racism.
Furthermore, this is no longer the last century. The aura of overseas returnees is no longer dazzling, and academic qualifications from prestigious mainland schools are equally useful.
East China Architecture is one of the eight famous architecture schools in the mainland. It is quite influential in the architectural field, and its graduate students also have a promising future.
It's a pity that her mother still has old ideas and has a surly personality. She doesn't listen to others' advice at all, which makes Xiang Nan quite irritated.
"Mom, I will try my best. But if you really can't apply, you will have to stay in school for graduate school." He took a deep breath and said, "Actually, the graduate students in our school are also good, and they are no worse than those who have returned from studying abroad. ."
"Azheng, Mom still hopes you can go abroad." Mother emphasized again.
When Xiang Nan heard this, he suddenly became angry.
I can't explain it to her no matter what. Just the same sentence over and over again, completely unable to communicate, it is simply annoying.
"Okay, okay, I understand. I'm studying for self-study, so hang up now." He then hung up the phone perfunctorily.
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This phone call with his mother put Xiang Nan under a lot of pressure.
In fact, he would rather stay in China than go abroad.
First, the next ten years will be a golden period for domestic development. Countless buildings are rising from the ground, and behind each building, there are architects.
In comparison, foreign development has almost stagnated. The area of newly built real estate in the United States in ten years is less than the output of the mainland in one year. Therefore, if he stays in the mainland to develop, he will have more opportunities and it will be easier for him to make a career.
Secondly, he already has a career in the mainland. Internet, physical, real estate investment... these are all extremely profitable businesses, and they also require him to stay and manage them.
Otherwise, if you entrust it to others, they will not care so much. Xiang Nan would be considered lucky if he didn't lose money.
Thirdly, Zheng Wei’s idea of going abroad is not strong. She is still willing to stay at this school for graduate school.
Because she has been in this school for more than three years, she has long been accustomed to every plant and tree here. Moreover, Ruan Guan and Zhu Xiaobei both stayed for graduate school, so that the sisters could play together again.
Therefore, staying in this school is naturally more attractive to her than going overseas where she has left her hometown and has no friends.
However, his mother refused to give in and wanted him to go abroad very firmly, so this matter was a bit difficult to handle. Let Xiang Nan be a little troubled for a while.
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In September and October, Xiang Nan passed the TOEFL and IELTS exams one after another, achieving nearly perfect scores in both exams.
In fact, based on his English level, these two exams were nothing to worry about.
It’s not unusual at all to pass the exam. But that's shocking.
Zheng Wei had been putting off taking the exam because she was worried that she was not well prepared and wasting her registration fee.
However, in Xiang Nan's opinion, her English level is adequate, but her self-confidence is slightly lacking.
It is worth mentioning that Xiang Nan met Zeng Yu during the IELTS exam.
"Azheng, are you also planning to study abroad?" Zeng Yu asked him after the exam.
Xiang Nan smiled and said, "I have a red heart now and two preparations. Studying abroad and taking postgraduate entrance examinations are all my plans. It just depends on which path is smoother."
"Yeah." Zeng Yu nodded, "Actually, I feel the same way."
"Then wish us all the best." Xiang Nan smiled.
"Okay." Zeng Yu nodded and was about to chat with Xiang Nan a few more words.
At this time, Zheng Wei had already rushed over and threw herself into Xiang Nan's arms, as if to demonstrate to her.
Zeng Yu suddenly felt like a light on his back, he didn't dare to stay any longer, and hurriedly said goodbye.
"Azheng, you promised me that you are not allowed to talk to her in the future." Zheng Wei looked at Xiang Nan and said seriously.
"My little Feilong, don't be so unreasonable." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "Zeng Yu and I have been classmates for five years after all.
It is also appropriate to greet each other. You can't let me not even show basic courtesy. "
"I don't care. In short, you must keep at least three meters away from her in the future." Zheng Wei insisted.
Zeng Yu is so beautiful, so good at studying, and has a long-term love for Xiang Nan. During the five years of college, she had not found a partner. Zheng Wei knew exactly what she was up to.
Therefore, she was particularly afraid of her.
"As you command, my little flying dragon." Xiang Nan smiled helplessly.
