Chapter 1361: Chapter 1362: The Little Widow of the Courtyard 89 “Mom, hurry up.” Already a big girl, Zhao Hong stood at the door, very impatiently said. Seeing Zhao Hong hopping impatiently at the door, Zhang Yu could only speed up, “What’s the rush.” “Your brother’s graduation ceremony is at ten.” It feels like Zhao Lei just started school, and the three of them were carrying bags to send him to university. Now, in the blink of an eye, he’s about to graduate from university. As for Zhao Hong, there’s no need to mention, she’s already in high school. Originally, this child wasn’t willing to skip grades, saying to take it easy, but once she heard that middle and high school would change to 3 years, she immediately skipped a grade. This also made Zhang Yu breathe a sigh of relief, as there was no way to catch up with the university entrance exam before the movement. Even if she could go to university, Zhang Yu wouldn’t let her attend. Even if she got in, university would be chaotic, with teachers either being overthrown or not daring to teach seriously. Such a university, the diploma’s value is clearly not high. More importantly, Zhang Yu is worried that Zhao Hong might get swept up by the people around her and get involved. After graduating from high school, she can directly and swiftly take over a position, and timing-wise, the head of technology department should retire soon. “Mom, can’t we go earlier, to have a good look at the university I want to attend in the future?” Ever since Zhao Lei got into Capital University, Zhao Hong made up her mind to get into Capital University to become Zhao Lei’s junior. “Alright, alright.” Zhang Yu nodded continuously and pulled out the bicycle. Previously, Zhao Lei had already brought home some luggage little by little, but there were still some things left there, today everything could be brought back. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel⸺fire.net Everyone saw Zhang Yu and her daughter wearing new clothes, “Zhang Yu, what’s this?” “Today’s Xiao Lei’s graduation ceremony, we’re attending his graduation event.” Zhang Yu happily said. Zhao Hong nodded nonstop on the side, “Yes, yes, my brother graduated from university.” Yang Chen’s family was preparing to head out, hearing that Zhao Lei was about to graduate from university, “Xiao Lei is about to graduate from university?” Hao Jia eagerly asked, “Capital University’s outstanding student, the job allocation shouldn’t be too bad, right?” Originally, everyone was still lamenting how fast time passed, now they all looked up at Zhang Yu. “The allocation is already out, going to the Metallurgical Department’s research institute.” As for why he was assigned to that unit, Zhang Yu wasn’t sure, but she figured just accepting the assignment was fine. Research institute, Yang Chen and his spouse exchanged a look, “It’s a pretty good unit.” “It’s all about serving the country.” Zhang Yu also didn’t know whether this assignment was good or bad for Zhao Lei. From his happy expression, Zhang Yu knew the young man was quite happy with his assignment. Since the kid is happy, let him go; besides, their family’s background is absolutely fine, his father died in the line of duty, as long as he doesn’t say or do anything extreme, they won’t be targeted. Yang Chen looked at his wife, feeling there was something to bring up, Hao Jia nodded at him as well, now was the time. Zhang Yu noticed this couple’s little exchange but didn’t dwell on it; their family’s current life was going quite well. Especially Zhao Lei, this boy is really in demand, even while still in university, quite a few people were keeping an eye on him. If Zhang Yu hadn’t held firm, Zhao Lei could really have been too busy, even during winter and summer breaks, always going to the library to borrow books, someone might really start promoting him. Zhang Yu rode away with Zhao Hong, everyone sighed about how quickly time passed. “Graduated from university, instantly assigned to a research institute.” “Excellent grades, why wasn’t he assigned to a factory.” Who doesn’t know factory income is high; just looking at many people trying to use connections to work in a factory shows that. “Entering a research institute requires a good level.” Yang Chen couldn’t help but say, “With my level, I wouldn’t be able to get into a research institute.” Everyone was surprised, Yang Chen couldn’t get into a research institute? In their eyes, Yang Chen was already very capable. If even he said he couldn’t enter, Zhao Lei getting into a research institute surely indicates his skills are impressive. “At least there are jobs. Previously high school graduates could get assigned jobs, now many high school graduates aren’t getting work.” Someone recalled their own child, graduating in June and still no sign of work. “I heard last year’s high school graduates just got their assignments. There are only so many positions, and each year many graduates waiting for assignments.” “You still need to attend vocational secondary school and university.” Graduates from these schools can get job assignments. “Yeah, who wouldn’t want their child to go to university and vocational secondary school, but they have to be able to pass.” High school exams are said to be difficult, but compared to vocational secondary school, high school is actually much easier. Yang Chen didn’t want to hear their chatter, knowing Zhao Lei was successful, yet people couldn’t help but be envious and make snide remarks. Wouldn’t it be better to focus on their own children’s studies? Yang Chen rode his bike out of the alley, quietly said to his wife, “You’ve been saying the courtyard environment isn’t good, but look at Zhao Lei, both kids turned out quite successful.” Yang Chen knew his wife always wanted to move into the Tube-shaped Building, his rank qualified for such an apartment, but he really didn’t think it was better. “We could put up a loft at home, the two kids could live there, the side room could be remodeled into a kitchen and bathroom.” “Look at the Tube-shaped Building, it says two rooms, but no kitchen, no bathroom, you have to bathe in your room.” “A loft is even less possible now. Our two kids can each have their own room.” Yang Chen lived in the main house, spacious, about sixty square meters, connected in the middle to the side room, turning into a living room, with Yang Chen and his wife’s room on the side, the back originally the kids’ room, later became storage. The three kids now lived upstairs in the loft, the rooms weren’t dark anymore, living was comfortable. Hao Jia used to think of moving to the Tube-shaped Building, but after visiting a friend who moved there, realized it really wasn’t better than their own place. “The hallway was dark, and each household piled up stuff.” Hao Jia remembered the environment, couldn’t help but take a deep breath. “You say courtyard relationships are bad, but are Tube-shaped Building’s better?” “Also, hanging clothes isn’t convenient.” Hao Jia recalled her friend’s complaint about airing clothes not being convenient, and dropped the idea. “By the way, do you really have your eye on Xiao Lei?” Hao Jia knew Yang Chen always had this in mind. “Aren’t you satisfied?” Yang Chen countered. “I think it’s good, considering how rare his conditions are.” Although Hao Jia wasn’t completely satisfied, she knew her own family’s situation. “We can think about it, but whether they would be satisfied is another issue.” Yang Chen said lightly. “Our girl is great, why wouldn’t they?” Hao Jia was quite unhappy.