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I not only have a high school foundation, but also a wealth of knowledge accumulated over the next few decades! Although I've forgotten much of the specific textbook content, my learning ability and logical thinking have long surpassed that of students in this era!
Without hesitation, I temporarily handed over the dried fruit business to Wang Xiaocao and a few trusted friends, diving headfirst into my studies and preparations for exams!
I dug out my old high school textbooks and notes, and through my father's connections, I managed to get the latest review materials from the Xinhua Bookstore in the county.
During the day, I tried to carve out time for studying; at night, after everyone else had gone to bed, I lit an oil lamp and studied late into the night. When I felt tired, I splashed cold water on my face; when I was hungry, I nibbled on a sweet potato or chewed on some dried fruit.
The determination to fight for my dreams was something I had never experienced in both of my lifetimes combined!
Of course, my "unusual" behavior naturally attracted the attention of some people. The Wang family was furious that I not only hadn't married their son but also wanted to go to college and "fly away." Qian Guifen spread rumors about me in the village, claiming I was "restless," "ambitious beyond my means," and that "no matter how much I studied, I'd end up an old maid."
Wang Jianmin was even more consumed by jealousy! Having graduated from high school himself just to drift through life, he felt extremely unbalanced seeing a woman he once considered his possession aiming to "fly up." Several times he tried to cause trouble for me but was chased away by my father wielding a hoe.
As for Zhao Chunyan, her hatred for me ran deep! She hadn’t been able to get into high school and couldn’t stand seeing anyone do better than her! Especially when she saw that I, this "thorn in her side," actually had a chance to attend college; her jealousy burned fiercely!
She didn’t dare confront me openly but began to sabotage me secretly. For instance, she would throw dead mice into my yard, make loud noises outside my door while I was studying, and even incite a few local troublemakers to smash my windows at night...
I couldn't be bothered with such petty antics. I knew that getting entangled with them would only waste my time and energy. What I needed to do was let my final results speak for themselves and slap them in the face with success!
While I was buried in my studies, an unexpected person entered my life.
One day, while gathering herbs on the back mountain, I stumbled upon a young man reading by a secluded spring. He wore an old military uniform that had faded over time; his handsome face exuded a calm demeanor and an air of intellect that set him apart from the rough men in the village. He was so engrossed in his book that he didn’t even notice me approaching.
Curious, I stole a glance at the book in his hands—it turned out to be an English version of Shakespeare's Collected Plays! In this era, in such a remote mountain village, someone who could read English literature was definitely not ordinary!
As if sensing my gaze, he looked up at me. Our eyes met, and I saw a flicker of surprise followed by a gentle smile in his eyes.
“Hello there,” he said first, his voice clean and pleasant.
“Hello,” I replied somewhat shyly. For some reason, seeing his warm gaze made my tense heartstrings relax a bit.
“Are you here to read as well?” he asked, gesturing with the book.
“No, I'm here to gather herbs,” I replied, shaking the basket in my hand.
“Gathering herbs? Do you know medicine?” A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
“I know just a little,” I said modestly.
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