1970s Gangster Couple

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Since they passed the university entrance exams, naturally, they couldn't continue working in the factory. The three of them resigned, and Xiao Sanmei gave her spot to the fourth sister. She also handed over the study materials that Xiao Xiao used to teach her to Xiao Simei, allowing her to work and study at the same time.

Originally, Xiao Sanmei wanted her younger sister to focus on studying, but this girl couldn't bear to part with the income from work. She insisted on working and studying at the same time. Xiao Xiao, having experienced the college entrance exam herself, had a better understanding of its content. So, she specifically created a new set of teaching materials and corresponding exercises for Xiao Simei. Believing in her clear and concise compilation, even if Xiao Sanmei was self-studying, as long as she didn't slack off and reviewed diligently for two years, she should be able to get into university.

The leaders in the factory didn't care whether Wang Wei and Xiao Sanmei resigned or not. After all, there were people who wanted to join the factory. However, they couldn't bear to lose Xiao Xiao. In the years she had been there, no matter what malfunction occurred in the machines, she could accurately identify the cause. Each time she repaired a machine, its efficiency would increase.

Just with this skill alone, the factory's production had improved significantly.

The factory even organized a farewell party for the three of them, although the focus was on Xiao Xiao, with Wang Wei and Xiao Sanmei being more of an afterthought. The factory director's eyes were slightly red, and he sincerely said with a teary voice, "Comrade Xiao, our factory can't do without you. If you're willing to come back after finishing college, we'll immediately appoint you as a director."

However, he knew that such expectations were probably in vain. Xiao Xiao and the other two had all been admitted to Peking University in the capital city, a prestigious institution. It was rumored that Xiao Xiao's scores were even reported, and she seemed to be some kind of national top scorer.

Talents like her would be highly sought after wherever they went. Once Xiao Xiao graduated, the government offices in the capital city would undoubtedly be competing to recruit her.

Their small Feixing Bicycle Factory couldn't compete with that.

Thinking about this, the factory director's eyes became even redder, and his heart felt bitter.

During Xiao Xiao's two years at the factory, the leaders had treated her very well, including Director Li, the father of Li Xiaoru. Seeing Xiao Xiao's value, they had become very courteous to her later on.

After sincerely bidding farewell to these people, Xiao Xiao, along with Wang Wei and Xiao Sanmei, left the factory. They went back home to pack their things, preparing to go to the capital city for university.

Xiao Xiao, Wang Wei, and Xiao Sanmei all got into university with such high scores, and the news even made it to the newspapers. As soon as they returned to the village, they received a warm welcome from everyone.

Some people from the village also participated in the college entrance exams, but except for a few educated youth, most of the young people from the village did not fare well. Even though the villagers were happy for the educated youth, it didn't compare to the pride that Xiao Xiao and the others brought.

"Xiao Ermei, I heard you're the national top scorer, is that the one who scored the highest in the whole country?" someone in the village asked curiously on the way home.

Xiao Xiao smiled and nodded.

The crowd erupted in exclamations. Being the first in the whole country was truly impressive.

With Xiao Xiao as the national top scorer, everyone else seemed to overlook the achievements of Xiao Sanmei and Wang Wei.

Wang Wei not only didn't mind but, as he heard people praising Xiao Xiao, he seemed rather pleased and proud.