Chapter 15: Scumbag: The Selfishness of the Two Elders of the Su Family
The way of applying for college entrance examinations in 2000 was still quite chaotic, and no unified standard was reached across the country.
Different provinces may have different standards and customs.
For example: In Shenghai, people are used to applying for their desired college before the college entrance examinations.
At this time, Zhejiang Province implemented estimated scores after the exam.
After the application form was issued, there were two days of thinking time. Many people took the application form and the school handbook home to discuss and decide with their families.
"Son, how did you do in the exam?"
The two elders were at home. As soon as Su Zelin entered the house, Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia asked nervously.
"Not bad, it shouldn't be a big problem to get into a second-tier university in the province." Su Zelin smiled.
"That's good!" The two elders were relieved.
They didn't expect Su Zelin to get into a first-tier university in the college entrance examination, but they were afraid that their son would fail the exam and fall into a junior college.
"What about Shiqing?" This is also a question that the two elders are concerned about.
"She's just so-so. Her performance is not very ideal, but it's not bad. Judging from the estimated score, there is still a high probability that she will be admitted to Tsinghua and Peking University. But I'm afraid she won't be admitted to a good major. As for whether to apply for Tsinghua and Peking University, she has to discuss it with her parents!" Su Zelin stretched his shoulders.
"It's okay if she doesn't go to Peking University or Tsinghua University. Our Zhejiang University is also very good. It's in our province and close to home!"
"Yes, Shiqing is so outstanding. No matter which of the top 985 universities she goes to, she will have a bright future after graduation!"
The two elders were actually hoping that Qin Shiqing will go to Zhejiang University to be closer to their son. After all, parents have their own selfish motives.
And Zhejiang University is really not that bad. Its ranking in the later generations has surpassed Peking University and Tsinghua University for several years.
"If the good majors of Peking University and Tsinghua University are not stable, they may not be as good as the best majors of Zhejiang University." Su Jianjun pondered for a moment.
The same university also has good majors and trash majors, and the difference between the two can be several tens of points.
The saying that it is better to be the tail of a phoenix than the head of a chicken is not invalid here.
Because both Peking University and Tsinghua University are phoenixes, the only difference is that one is bigger and the other is slightly smaller.
Some people would rather choose a slightly inferior university and take a good major than the trash majors of Peking University and Tsinghua University.
"Well, Shiqing should be considering which college to apply for now, let's go to Old Qin to see what they are doing!"
"Others are applying for colleges, why are you interfering? Besides, your son's college has not been decided yet!" Su Zelin hurriedly stopped the two elders.
He didn't want his parents to encourage Qin Shiqing to apply for Zhejiang University, otherwise his plan, which he had been planning for so long, would be in vain.
"With your score, there is nothing good to choose from the second-tier universities in the province. Just pick one with your eyes closed!" Zhao Lixia said disdainfully.
"That's right, can you compare with Shiqing? Shiqing's college choice is obviously more important, and she needs more people to give her advice and reference." Su Jianjun agreed deeply.
Su Zelin: "..."
Am I still their own son?
After all, he couldn't stop the two elders. Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia didn't even look at their son's college application form twice, and rushed to Qin Shiqing's house. Su Zelin could only follow helplessly.
Qin Shiqing's father Qin Daqing and mother Liu Sufen are both at home at this time. Although summer vacation is the peak business period, they must pay attention to their daughter's application for college.
"Lao Su, Lixia, you are here."
The two elders of the Qin family greeted warmly: "Why are you so free? Has Zelin chosen his college?"
"No, there is no rush for his college. Anyway, there are only a few second-tier colleges in the province."
Su Jianjun smiled and said: "Shiqing can't pick colleges at random, so it may be difficult for her to make a decision, so we came to take a look!"
"Lao Qin, Sufen, Shiqing must have done well in the exam. Is she planning to apply to Tsinghua University or Peking University?" Zhao Lixia asked tentatively.
"It's not certain yet. Shiqing's estimated score is 670. In recent years, the admission line of Tsinghua and Peking University has been around 650. Logically, she should be able to get in!"
Qin Daqing hesitated for a moment and said, "But it's hard to say. One year, the score in the province soared to nearly 680. And if Shiqing's score is not wrong, she may only be admitted to an ordinary major!"
Qin's father was a little worried. If his daughter's score could be a few dozen points higher, she wouldn't have to hesitate so much when applying for admission. Tsinghua and Peking University would also be very stable for her score, and she can also choose a good major.
"Well, I remember that there was indeed a year when it soared to nearly 680. There was a student in No. 2 Middle School who usually had good grades and almost always took the first place in every exam. Because of a wrong estimate, he failed to get into Tsinghua and Peking University, and came back to repeat a year. Everyone in the city knew it!"
Zhao Lixia sighed, "It would be great if Shiqing's score could be close to 700."
"Yes, I've heard about it!" Liu Sufen also began to worry.
She didn't want her daughter to be so unlucky and delay her youth for another year.
Su Zelin said quickly: "It's different. It's rare for the admission score of Tsinghua and Peking University to be so high. The main reason is that the questions were easy that year. Our teacher said that the difficulty this year is average, and the admission score of Tsinghua and Peking University will not be too outrageous. Besides, Shiqing's estimated score is very conservative, and it is very likely that the actual score will be 20 numbers more!"
Su Zelin still remembers the admission score of Tsinghua and Peking University in the province that year, which is around 650.
As long as Qin Shiqing doesn't overestimate, 670 can be admitted to Tsinghua and Peking University, at most it's a matter of major.
What's more, she may have underestimated a lot, so Su Zelin is not worried that she will be as unlucky as the senior in No. 2 Middle School.
"Don't talk nonsense, kid, it involves Shiqing's future. Applying for a college is not a joke!" Su Jianjun said earnestly.
"Smelly boy, if something unexpected happens, can you afford it?" Zhao Lixia gave her son a loud slap, and then smiled at the Qin family's two elders: "I'm sorry, Daqing, Sufen, my son is not sensible. How to choose depends on your and Shiqing's decision."
Su Zelin was helpless.
I know the admission score of Tsinghua and Peking University this year, but other people don't know.
"Shi Qing's estimated score is close to 700, so it would be best if she can get into Tsinghua and Peking University, but I think we still need to be cautious about the estimated score now. After all, even if she can get in, the major cannot be guaranteed, which is still important!"
Qin Daqing pondered for a moment: "Lao Su, Lixia, how about you give me some valuable suggestions!"
Su Jianjun smiled and said: "Shi Qing's application is your family's business, we won't say much, but for our boy, I plan to let him study in the Finance College in the province. This second-tier university has a biased admission policy in the province. Ze Lin's score will be relatively stable in the Finance College. In addition, the Finance College has set up several majors with higher tuition fees but lower scores. Even if the estimated score is wrong, there is still a good chance of getting into those majors!"
Su's father had already made plans to spend money, just like in his previous life, but Su Zelin's estimated score is quite good. As long as he doesn't overestimate it, the money should be saved.
Zhao Lixia also said, "Another reason for applying to the School of Finance is that I have discussed it with Old Su. It is close to home, and you can go home on any holiday. It is easy to find a job after graduating from a provincial college. People from the same province can get better treatment and are not easily bullied, haha."
The two elders of the Su family never mentioned their suggestions for Qin Shiqing, but only analyzed their son's suggestions, but their words touched the hearts of the two elders of the Qin family.
Going to Tsinghua or Peking University is good for the family, but what if it is not stable, or if she is only admitted to a rubbish major?
Besides, Yanjing is so far away. Will my daughter find a boyfriend and marry far away after graduation? From then on, we will be separated from each other and even meeting each other will become a problem.
Can she adapt to the environment and climate in the north?
Suddenly, a series of questions popped up in their minds.
Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen hesitated. They found that they had overlooked many things.
"Well, we really need to think about it carefully!"
Su Zelin was about to say something, but was covered by Zhao Lixia.
"We just came here to take a look. After all, it's Shiqing who applied for college, so we won't get involved too much. You should make your own decisions!" Zhao Lixia laughed.
"Daqing, Sufen, there's nothing else to do, so we'll go back first."
Su Jianjun sighed, "Alas, your Shiqing is still the best. Applying for college is also a happy trouble. Our son is just a jerk, we can't even choose!"
"Haha, no way, go slowly!"
The two elders dragged Su Zelin back.
This stinky boy is really ignorant. If Shiqing really goes to Tsinghua University or Peking University, is there still hope for her to be our daughter-in-law?
Although my son is still not worthy of Zhejiang University, at least there is some hope for them to be in the same city.