"Village chief, the matter of recommending primary school teachers in town..." After solving the problem with Zhang Youyu, Meng Xiangbei did not forget another important thing.
"I can give Lin Zhiqing a recommendation." said the village chief.
In fact, he already had two places in mind. He wanted Lin Zhibai for one of them. Firstly, Lin Zhibai was in poor health, and doing heavy work for a long time might cost him his life. Secondly, Lin Zhibai had a high level of education and was in his third year of high school before going to the countryside. If it weren't for that movement, he should have gone to college long ago.
Now that the quota has been given, Meng Xiangbei has also repaid his daughter's life-saving grace. As for whether Lin Zhibai can pass the exam, it depends on his ability.
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Meng Xiangbei's visit to the village chief's home was witnessed by many people, and soon the rumor spread throughout Daohua Village. Most people speculated that Meng Xiangbei was proposing marriage. However, the village chief's son quickly refuted the rumor. Meng Xiangbei and Zhang Youyu were not in a relationship where marriage was a possibility. Even Zhang Youyu herself stated that Meng Xiangbei didn't like her, and she wouldn't like someone who didn't like her.
Some people didn't believe it, but the protagonists of the rumor said so, and gradually, the rumors about the two of them disappeared.
"Xiaobai, you must prepare well. I will personally take you to the exam when the time comes." Meng Xiangbei returned home and immediately pulled Lin Zhibai back to the house. He told Lin Zhibai about going to the village chief's house, resolving the rumors with Zhang Youyu, and getting the recommendation quota.
The two sat on the earthen kang, Meng Xiangbei holding Lin Zhibai's little hand.
Lin Zhibai was born with fair skin, and even after two years of working under the scorching sun, he hadn't tanned. His hands were small, but long, slender, and fair, with a layer of rough calluses beneath his fingertips. Three years ago, when Lin Zhibai went to the countryside, he looked handsome and delicate, like a pampered young master. Back then, Meng Xiangbei loved his scallion-white fingers. Now, for the sake of his love, they have developed calluses.
His hand was held by a big hand, and he felt a warm warmth. Lin Zhibai smiled slightly, his eyebrows curved, "Okay, I will try my best."
Meng Xiangbei hooked his finger, moved closer to the boy, and smiled, "I'm so good, Xiaobai, shouldn't you give me a reward?"
The two were very close, and the man's warm breath sprayed on his face. He raised his eyes and met the man's deep and smiling eyes.
Reward!?
Lin Zhibai frowned, looking quite distressed, as he seemed to have nothing to reward.
Suddenly, Meng Xiangbei stepped forward and kissed him on the cheek, "This is the reward."
Lin Zhibai was stunned for a few seconds, and his face turned red, and his soft white earlobes also turned red, like a red, fresh and delicious apple. Meng Xiangbei felt itchy and wanted to take another bite.
For the next few days, Lin Zhibai spent his free time preparing for the exam, aside from simple household chores. Meng Xiangbei would go to work in the mornings and hunt in the mountains in the afternoons, digging traps. If he caught a lot of prey, he would pick an early morning to sell it at the black market in town.
The day of the exam soon arrived, and Meng Xiangbei specially borrowed a bicycle.
"This is not a good idea." Lin Zhibai stood in front of the bicycle, his cheeks blushing and hesitating. Brother Meng actually said that he would take him to town personally. "What if someone sees us..." He and Meng Xiangbei had a close relationship, but it was secretive. In front of others, the timid Lin Zhibai was a little scared.
"It's a two-hour walk from here to town, and I don't want you to walk. What's wrong with being seen? We've lived together for three years, so it's normal for us to have a good relationship." Meng Xiangbei knew Lin Zhibai's concerns.
Lin Zhibai loves Meng Xiangbei and has always wanted to be with him openly, but society doesn't allow it and their love is not blessed. Lin Zhibai fantasizes about a wedding and a marriage certificate, but perhaps they are destined to be together secretly for the rest of their lives. Lin Zhibai feels pity, but not regretful. As long as Meng Xiangbei is with him, he is satisfied.
The wheels of the bicycle were turning, and Meng Xiangbei carried Lin Zhibai from the remote and bumpy country roads to the bustling and flat town streets.
Lin Zhibai sat in the back seat, one hand holding the thin waist of the man in front of him. The sun had already risen from the horizon, and the soft light fell on the earth. The sunlight fell on his body, bringing a hint of warmth. The sound of the breeze was in his ears, and the natural scent of flowers and weeds was in his breath. Lin Zhibai closed his eyes and raised the corners of his lips.
With his lover by his side and the years passing by peacefully, for a moment he wished that time would stop at this beautiful moment.
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"Xiaobai, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your best."
"I'm not nervous, you are nervous." Lin Zhibai smiled. Recently, the young man has been smiling more and more. His smile is pure and clean, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains and forests.
Meng Xiangbei kept nagging about some things, constantly telling Lin Zhibai not to feel stressed and that it didn't matter if he didn't pass the exam.
"Lin Xiaobai, you are so capable that you actually laughed at me." Meng Xiangbei narrowed his deep eyes, gradually becoming dangerous.
Lin Zhibai immediately pursed his lips, not daring to smile, and turned around and ran towards the school, "I'm going in to take the exam."
"Go ahead. I'll wait for you outside."
The boy's back is still slender, but his steps are calm and cheerful.
Meng Xiangbei was indeed nervous. Being a teacher and taking the college entrance examination were dreams that Lin Zhibai could not reach in his previous life. He hoped that in this dream, the young man could get what he wanted.
The exam lasts two hours, with one and a half hours for the written test and half an hour for the interview.
Lin Zhibai met an unexpected person during the interview. The young man was wearing a white shirt, with gentle eyes and a scholarly air in his every move.
Su Song, a native of City G, is a high school teacher and one of the examiners of this exam.
Lin Zhibai was stunned for a moment, then became focused again after a few seconds.
Lin Zhibai had been a top student, and three years hadn't eroded his knowledge. The elementary school teacher exam wasn't difficult for him. After the interview, Lin Zhibai clearly noticed the approval in the eyes of several examiners. He breathed a sigh of relief; he'd passed, and Brother Meng would surely be delighted.
"Zhibai, wait a minute." After the interview, Lin Zhibai was stopped by Su Song as expected.
"Zhibai, long time no see. How have you been these years?" Su Song looked at the young man in front of him, his eyes fixed on him, with an unconcealable forbearance in his eyes.
Lin Zhibai took a deep breath and smiled politely, "Hello, Senior Brother Su."
"Zhibai, I originally thought you would take the college entrance exam and return to the city, but you didn't come back, nor did you reply to my letter, nor did you tell me the reason." Su Song's eyes were filled with bitterness. "I missed you very much, and I could only come here to find you because of the examiner matter."
Lin Zhibai and Su Song grew up in the same courtyard. Before going to the countryside, they were in the same high school. Su Song was two years older than Lin Zhibai. When Lin Zhibai was in his third year of high school, Su Song was in college. They were brothers in the same school and childhood sweethearts . At that time, Su Song even confessed his love to Lin Zhibai in private.
T/n: Oh no.. a wild man..
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