Chapter 160 The Obsessive Male Lead of the Era 22 (2/2)

That night, Ji Yanchen tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He quietly got up, went to the courtyard, and looked at the two admission notices again by the moonlight.

Zixi scored more than 20 points higher than him and was admitted to a better university. He was genuinely proud of her.

However, the Polytechnic University is located in the west of the city, and the Normal University is located in the east of the city, and it takes more than two hours to travel one way.

Xi Xi told him back then that the dream of being in the same university has now been shattered into pieces.

Why aren't you asleep yet?

Zi Xi's voice came from behind her. She was standing on the threshold wearing only a thin coat.

Ji Yanchen folded the admission notice and sighed, "I'm thinking... maybe I shouldn't have gone to university... I could have started earning money instead."

"What? What nonsense are you talking about? It's not like we don't have money. You've already passed the exam, why aren't you going to attend?"

Zi Xi's voice suddenly rose.

"The two schools are too far apart. With such a distance, I can't take care of you at all."

Ji Yanchen's voice was deep.

"Then you dare to give up and try! We worked so hard to get in!"

Zi Xi rushed to him, her eyes shining brightly in the moonlight.

"But……"

"No buts! Is two hours a problem for us?"

Zi Xi interrupted him. She didn't think two hours was a long time at all, since they were in the same city after all.

Ji Yanchen fell silent. He knew Xixi's stubbornness; once she made up her mind, nothing could change it.

"Yan Chen! Look at this!"

The next morning, Zixi, with dark circles under her eyes, excitedly waved a newspaper.

The newspaper carried a rental ad for a two-bedroom apartment in this complex, conveniently located between two universities.

“We can rent it! It only takes you forty minutes to ride your bike to the University of Science and Technology, and about the same time for me to go to the Normal University. We can even study together on weekends!”

Zi Xi's eyes sparkled; she hadn't wasted her time watching all night.

Ji Yanchen frowned as he calculated the expenses. There were two of them, and even if they sold the gold for tens of thousands of yuan, they could only use it for a few years if they were frugal.

“We can work part-time while studying.”

“I’ve inquired and found that the school offers work-study positions, such as in the library or cafeteria. Besides, don’t you know how to repair farm machinery? You can take on some repair jobs on weekends.”

Zi Xi said firmly.

"I'm sorry... Xixi, I'm going to take a part-time job. You must study hard."

Ji Yanchen nodded, his heart filled with self-reproach.

He shouldn't wallow in self-pity, but rather focus on solving the problem; he'll definitely find a good way to make money.

Zi Xi cheered and jumped up to hug his neck and rub against him. Ji Yanchen rested his chin on her head, smelling the faint scent of soap in her hair, and was also very happy.

On the day I left the village, the whole village came to see me off.

Ji Yanchen carried two large bundles on his back and a rattan box full of books in his hand, while Zi Xi only carried a small bag.

The old village chief handed them a red cloth bag containing fifty yuan that the villagers had pooled together for the two only college students.

Yes, none of those educated youth passed the exam. Most of them chose to return to the city to find work, while a small number from well-off families chose to repeat their studies.

"Young Ji, listen to Lin Zhiqing when you're out there, and study hard!"

The old village chief's voice was choked with emotion, especially for Ji the boy; he had suffered so much.

As the train slowly started moving, Zi Xi pressed her face against the window, watching the villages and paths gradually recede into the distance, feeling exceptionally happy.

No matter what, life in the village is definitely much better than life in the city.