In the field, a running mat was set up on the drying ground of Team 8. Li Boshan, like an outsider, sat quietly in the shed, waiting for the leaders to greet him.
In the afternoon, teachers from the admissions offices of various schools also rushed over. Beijing University and Tsingta University were old rivals, and a verbal battle was inevitable. However, Li Boshan did not give the two families a chance to fight, and directly asked the teachers from Beijing Agricultural University.
No more.
An inconspicuous old man in plain clothes who was sitting in the corner suddenly brightened up.
"Classmate Boshan, we have heard of you a long time ago. Our school also discussed your article "On the Future Development of China's Agriculture"."
"It made the teacher laugh. The students' knowledge is shallow and there are still many shortcomings." Li Boshan did not show pride, but became more humble.
"Huh? Why does Mr. Boshan look familiar?"
The teachers at Beijing University were a little unhappy at first, but they became even more unhappy when they thought that Agricultural University actually wanted to compete with them for students through connections.
"I said, Teacher Shi, you are not willing to seek connections for the purpose of enrolling students. His grades have already exceeded the admission score of your Agricultural University by nearly 50 points. Isn't it unfair to let him go to your Agricultural University to plant rice and farm?"
"You, you..." Teacher Shi ignored the others, poked his head, turned around in his mind and finally remembered.
"Did Mr. Boshan save an old man near the examination room last year? He sent him to the hospital and paid for the medical expenses in advance."
Li Boshan also remembered that the old man last year seemed to be Teacher Shi.
Before Li Boshan could answer, Teacher Shi held his hand excitedly and said, "Oh, classmate Boshan, you made it easy for me to find him!"
"Did I, an old fellow, delay you for a year? Did I miss the last exam last year? Oops..."
Seeing Teacher Shi's extreme regret, everyone present was stunned for a moment.
"In this way, student Boshan, as long as you come to our Capital Agricultural University, we will give you free tuition and give you a scholarship."
"Teacher Shi, no need, that's what I should do." Teacher Shi stood up excitedly, and Li Boshan had no choice but to stand up too.
"You kid, are you still afraid that I will be in trouble? To be honest, I originally wanted to try my luck to find you this time. I applied for this scholarship with the school early in the morning."
"..."
The admissions teachers from Beijing University and Qingdao University looked at each other and spoke almost at the same time.
"Our school also has various scholarships, and since Mr. Boshan's grades are so good, the country's scientific research work also needs talents like you."
Although they knew that Li Boshan was more interested in Agricultural University, they were unwilling to give in.
The top ten in each province have always been the targets of Beijing University and Qingdao University. If the Agricultural University loses its students, I don't know how long it will be laughed at by other schools.
"I'm sorry, teachers. Students are more interested in Agricultural University. This is where students' ambitions lie. I'm sorry, teachers, for making this trip in vain."
"Boshan-kun, don't you think about it anymore?"
Li Boshan's firm attitude can't help but make other school teachers sigh. At a time when the country is developing at its fastest speed, many people feel it is a pity that such an outstanding student would give up Peking University and Tsinghua University to take root in agriculture.
Even the leaders in the field couldn't help but pull Li Zhong out to prepare for some ideological work.
It's a pity that this family seems to be hard-hearted, and Li Zhong and Ji Shuying are firmly on their son's side.
Some people even grabbed Feng Yanhong to do ideological work. After all, there had never been a student from Beijing University or Tsinghua University. Although Agricultural University was considered a first-class university, it was not on the same level as those two universities.
How can leaders give up on things like face so easily?
Feng Yanhong is no longer as frightened as she was in the morning. Anyone who asks questions will just smile and stand firmly on Li Boshan's side.
The leaders were very angry when they saw that the family was not getting enough food and salt.
But even if they are so angry that they can't slam the door and storm out, they still have to bite the bullet and invite the teachers from the admissions office to have a meal at the table. They can't let go of their efforts to save face.
It was originally a happy event for the Li family, but now the farm has made it seem like the whole world is celebrating.
Captain Chen of the Mechanical Team was so happy that he almost couldn't find him in the past few days. He wished he could settle down in the Li family, as if he was happier than being admitted to college.
I drank with others on the flowing table, holding Li Boshan's shoulders and refusing to let go no matter what, "Boshan! Your mission is to study hard. You are the first college student in our mechanical team, and the only one!"
"You study hard, and you don't have to worry about anything else. I'll apply to the school, and you have to worry about tuition and living expenses!"
Li Boshan smiled and said, "Captain, no, the school has waived my fees, so I don't need to go to the field to apply."
"Oh, you are ambitious! You are promising! You have given face to our mechanical captain! Hahaha..."
Captain Chen was carried away from Team 8, and Master Hong followed behind him, his cheeks crinkling with laughter.
The next day, people who were acquainted with the Li family and had contacts came to congratulate them one after another. Until three days later, after filling out their applications, the Li family was finally clean, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The flowing water table was set up for three full days, and the speech manuscript in Zhang Qing's hand was rubbed to pieces. By the last day, the three-page manuscript was completely ready to be recited with emotion.
In the past few days, Feng Yanhong has really seen the face-saving work of bureaucracy. Looking at the fawning faces is really a bit off-putting.
She originally thought Li Boshan could handle it easily, until she saw him hiding in the utility room of the drying yard, looking exhausted and in a daze.
My heart was suddenly pulled hard and it hurt.
Why does she always think that he can handle everything well?
He is only in his early twenties!
He was not born knowing everything!
...
"Feng, Feng Yanhong? Have you seen Boshan?" Zhang Qing, his voice hoarse and his eyes a little blurry, asked standing not far away.
"No, does Director Zhang have anything to do with him?" Feng Yanhong turned around, her heart beating wildly but she acted calmly.
"It's nothing. The people from the agency are preparing to withdraw. They want him to go out and see him off..."
Anyone!
I have been eating and drinking here under the guise of being here for three or two days. I didn’t need to invite you when I came, and I even had people give me gifts when I left!
"I haven't seen you for a while. Did you get called home by Teacher Shi? Didn't you say you have to fill out some form this afternoon?"
"Oh, forget it then."
Zhang Qing finished his sentence and turned around unsteadily, apparently drinking too much.
Feng Yanhong shook her head, watched him walk away, and continued to speak in an official tone with the people from the agency, arm-in-arm.