Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 712 - 714 The Best Way to Save Face

Looking at the distant village, and the unseen crowd saying farewell, Cao Na lay down without caring about her image, "So tired."

"I have to hurry back to take exams."

Ever since she started busying herself with sixth-grade courses, Cao Na hadn’t forgotten to notify her family. Otherwise, no matter how well she studied, without opening pathways or getting permission, how would her hard work matter?

Although unsure if she could pass the exams, Cao Na really admired herself, "I never thought I could learn a year’s knowledge in two months."

If she hadn’t experienced it herself, who would believe it? 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Gong Ruwen wasn’t in a better situation either. Although he wasn’t the one skipping grades, he was busy drafting test papers, teaching sixth-grade knowledge in a rapid way.

Gong Ruwen really didn’t know how he managed to get through these two months; the pressure was immense, "I won’t do this again in the future."

Despite eating all kinds of good food these days, he really didn’t want to experience it again.

"No way, I don’t want it either." Gong Jiaxin truly felt like life was worse than death, she really didn’t know it would be so tough, "If it weren’t for Cao Na being there, I would have given up long ago."

Gong Jiaxin didn’t know if her father had pulled some strings, nor whether she could pass the exams; the thought that she might become a middle school student in September was exciting.

Don’t look at how Cao Na and the others talked about how tired it was, but on the way back to Beijing, they were seriously reading books. Under their influence, could Gong Ruini and the others just leisurely relax? Of course, they were seriously reading.

Seeing his brother and sister being engrossed in books, Gong Ruzhi wouldn’t cause trouble, instead seriously watching from the side. Seeing her youngest son be so sensible, Cai Meina couldn’t be more thrilled.

Although at first seeing her son Gong Ruwen busy beyond measure to help Cao Na and Gong Jiaxin skip grades, she was not at all pleased, but her son was willing, what could she do? Apart from making delicious food for them, there was no other way.

But the greatest reward was witnessing the little one quietly nestled beside Gong Ruini and the others reading seriously; she wished she could find a camera to capture this moment.

But even without a camera, having Gong Ruini paint it was just as good.

"If your dad knew Xiao Zhi was like this, imagine how happy he’d be." The eldest son and daughter loved studying, so Cai Meina and her husband naturally had more hopes for their youngest son.

Ah, no way, Gong Ruini looked at the quiet, non-disruptive Gong Ruzhi, then glanced at the joy-filled Cai Meina, wanting to say she was overthinking, but remained silent.

In their hearts, studying was best, and since it involved their youngest son, they refrained from saying anything discouraging. Yet, maybe Gong Ruzhi would indeed become a child who loves studying.

After all, the atmosphere in the house was one of learning, and this wasn’t the kind of environment you could easily find outside.

"Right, my brother will also go to Shangjing University in the future." In Gong Rui’s eyes, Gong Ruzhi was extraordinary; with Gong Ruini loving to study, there was no reason his brother wouldn’t.

"Hmm, you siblings must all go to Shangjing University; in the future, your brother will go too, our whole family will study at Shangjing University." Cai Meina really didn’t find her words problematic; their whole family loved learning, so what’s wrong with attending Shangjing University?

"Ah." Cao Na was stunned, knowing Uncle Gong and the others attended Shangjing University, aware Gong Ruini was thinking of going there. She never thought they’d even plan for Gong Ruzhi to attend. Goodness.

"Yes yes, Xiao Zhi will also go to Shangjing University." Gong Jiaming chimed in, "Both my sister and I will attend Shangjing University."

Uh, no way, Cao Na was stunned again; even Gong Jiaming and the others planned to attend Shangjing University? Do they think it’s owned by their family?

"Then I will also go to Shangjing University." Cao Na said it, but her tone lacked decisiveness; attending Shangjing University seemed a daunting task to her.

Gong Jiaming wasn’t pleased with Cao Na’s words, "You should be more decisive, why so uncertain?"

"You should speak strongly." Gong Jiaming demonstrated fiercely.

Cao Na was stunned, wasn’t it unnecessary? Though they were seated in a vehicle, if anyone nearby heard, would they think they were too presumptuous, a bit thick-skinned?

"If you don’t say it strongly, you won’t take it to heart," Gong Jiaxin shared her daily motto with Cao Na this past year.

"Would you really?" Cao Na thought Gong Jiaxin just recited it casually; she didn’t expect it to be shouted, heard by everyone nearby, heaven help her, "Are you not worried about failing the exams?"

Cao Na couldn’t imagine if she really claimed it every day but didn’t make it to Shangjing University—how many people would ridicule her? Just contemplating the scenario left her clueless.

"Precisely because we’re worried about losing face, we must strive." Gong Jiaxin admitted, "That’s how we get motivated."

"Lots of people are watching me, they think I won’t make it, but I refuse to believe I won’t get into Shangjing University." Gong Jiaxin had it a bit better because she was a girl, but Gong Jiaming was different.

Thinking about how his peers taunted him, Gong Jiaming was displeased, "They mocked me; I’ll show them how hard I’ll work."

"Once I get into Shangjing University, they’ll regret it."

"I can already see who among them isn’t kind to me," Gong Jiaming couldn’t care less how people talk, above all he’s determined to strive.

No way, Gong Ruini had never heard Gong Jiaxin talk about these subjects, but someone aspiring to attend Shangjing University must always put in effort; getting into middle school is easy, high school wouldn’t be too hard either, but attending college isn’t simple, especially Shangjing University.

Recognizing those friends through current efforts might be beneficial, enabling them to sever ties, "Actually, you might consider coming to Beijing for school later." Gong Ruini suggested tactfully.

Right now, it’s uncertain whether transferring household registration to Beijing is difficult, but ideally, it shouldn’t be too challenging; as long as Gong Zhuang can buy a home in Beijing.

Though affording a large courtyard house might be out of reach, buying a smaller house should be feasible, and with Gong Zhuang not being foolish, upon seeing the rental price for his home, he should be tempted.

Transfer household registration to Beijing, becoming residents there—Gong Jiaming was excited, but even speaking excitedly, he knew that it was just Ni Zi’s suggestion. Whether they could achieve it depended on whether Dad agreed.

But Gong Jiaming was truly unworried; as long as his second uncle proposed it to Dad, that’s sufficient. As for the second uncle, he listens to Ni Zi’s sister, so becoming Beijing residents was only a matter of time.

Gong Jiaxin wasn’t so optimistic; Dad might agree, but would Mom agree? Would she be willing to let her and her brother come to Beijing for school?