Chapter 494 Extra Chapter 1: That Year, Those Four Girls

But Bai Nuo won't.

Those who advocated for the restoration of the college entrance examination were the elders of the Yu and An families, as well as two senior leaders in their faction.

As early as the night the policy was finalized, Grandma Yu called her home and asked her to inform all the younger members of the Wei family who remained on the mainland to prepare for the college entrance examination. She also asked her to tell her eldest brother to arrange for the younger members of the Bai family's collateral branches to participate as well.

With the elders gone, these tasks naturally fell on the shoulders of her and her eldest brother, the two heirs.

After school started, Bai Nuo was so late to class because she was busy with this matter.

"I want to participate!" Shan Shushu's eyes were burning with determination, her tone more resolute than ever before. "I must strive to become an excellent diplomat. Now that the opportunity has come, I absolutely cannot stand still."

"I'll participate too." Liu Ying looked at her three sisters, her eyes filled with an unprecedented seriousness and fervor.

"I want to learn more advanced knowledge. I heard that Professor Bai Yili, the chief engineer of the China Academy of Sciences Missile Research Institute, graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology... I have always wanted to go to Harbin Institute of Technology, follow in his footsteps, win glory for the country, and blow up all the enemies who attempt to invade our territory."

Her voice softened, but every word was clear: "I didn't have the chance before, but now I do, and I'm determined to pass the exam."

Bai Nuo raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, her little Yingying is actually a big fan of her uncle, and seems to be a die-hard fan!

“Since that’s the case, then I’ll participate too.” Jiang Hongtao laughed freely. “Actually, I didn’t tell you before because I didn’t want you to worry. I was seriously injured during my last mission… I can no longer withstand the high-intensity training of front-line troops. I was very confused at first, not knowing what I could do after graduation.” Her eyes gradually brightened. “But now, it seems like I have a new choice—I want to study at a political science and law university, change my clothes, and continue to protect the country and the people.”

"Nono, what about you?"

The three of them looked at Bai Nuo at the same time, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future and trust in each other.

Even though they will go their separate ways after the college entrance examination, they firmly believe that no matter where they are, they will always be each other's strongest support.

"Me..." Bai Nuo rested her face in her hands, smiled and looked at the three of them, and said softly, "I want to go to military school and walk the path that my parents walked side by side back then."

“Then…” Shan Shushu stretched out her hand, clenched it into a fist, and looked at the three of them with a smile, “Let us strive and forge ahead together.”

“That’s right!” Liu Ying also raised her fist and lightly touched it. “Let’s work together for our respective dreams, protect our motherland, and build a better tomorrow.”

Jiang Hongtao clenched his fist heavily: "Let's join hands and move forward together!"

Bai Nuo was the last to approach, her voice clear and firm: "Let's create the future together!"

The four young women smiled at each other and made a solemn promise for the future on this sunny afternoon.

Their eyes were as bright as stars, and their smiles were both gentle and intense.

Many years later, when the girls who once dreamed of the future in the cafeteria have become leaders in their respective fields, and look back on this time—

They really did it.

Along the way, we have supported and relied on each other, and even though we are thousands of miles apart, we have never let go of our concern for each other.

Decades have passed, but they have never betrayed their youthful friendships, nor have they wasted their learning and skills. With their own strength, they have jointly protected the land beneath their feet, preventing foreign enemies from crossing the line again.