Chapter 444: Seventies: The Mature Husband 44

After Tang Wan fell asleep, he reached out in the darkness and gently traced her features, murmuring tenderly, “Wanwan, I love you.”

With that, he lightly kissed her forehead, then held her tightly and closed his eyes.

……

Time flew by. Before they knew it, the end of another year had arrived, and the restoration of the college entrance examination that Tang Wan had been eagerly awaiting finally came.

When the accurate news came through the radio, all the educated youths in the village were extremely excited.

“The college entrance examination has been restored! The college entrance examination has been restored!”

The restoration of the college entrance examination meant that they would have a chance to attend university!

Afterward, all the educated youths in the village began desperately searching for study materials and reviewing their lessons.

It was then that Tang Wan asked Xue Xingtong, “Tongtong, do you want to take the exam with me?”

Hearing this, Xue Xingtong shook his head. “I don't want to take the college entrance examination. I want to do business.”

Taking the college entrance examination was certainly one way to change one's fate.

But for him, this path was far less promising than doing business.

He was no longer young. By the time he finished university, he would already be in his thirties. If he then found a job, he would only earn so much money each month.

How could someone like him give Wanwan a life free of worries about food and clothing?

……

Tang Wan hadn't expected that he had no intention of taking the college entrance examination.

However, she didn't force him either.

“Okay. As long as you do what you like.”

“Mm.” Xue Xingtong nodded and gazed deeply at her.

After that, Tang Wan prepared for the exam, while Xue Xingtong continued to stay busy with his business.

After the college entrance examination ended, the results came out very quickly.

Tang Wan failed.

Of course, she had done it deliberately.

The questions from this era were completely effortless for her, but if she got into university, she would have to separate from Tongtong.

Xue Xingtong was afraid that she would be upset, so he immediately comforted her gently.

“If it didn't work out this time, we can try again next year. Don't be sad.”

Hearing this, Tang Wan couldn't help curving her lips upward.

Then she suddenly pounced on Xue Xingtong and knocked him down.

“I'm not sad at all! Being able to be with you, Tongtong, is the happiest thing.”

Xue Xingtong froze, then understood.

In the next moment, he rolled over and pinned her beneath him.

He, Xue Xingtong, must have accumulated immense virtue in his previous life. Otherwise, how could he have met her in this life?

……

After their passionate intimacy, Xue Xingtong said to Tang Wan, “Wanwan, this year I want to go to your family and formally ask for your hand in marriage. What do you think?”

“Sure!” Tang Wan immediately agreed.

Hearing this, Xue Xingtong hugged her even tighter.

Before the New Year, Tang Wan sent a telegram home, informing them that Xue Xingtong would be coming over this year.

After learning this, Tang Father and Tang Mother immediately began making preparations.

When the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month arrived, Tang Wan and Xue Xingtong arrived.

“Mom, Dad, I've brought Tongtong home,” Tang Wan called out.

As soon as they heard this, Tang Father and Tang Mother immediately came toward the door.

At this moment, Xue Xingtong greeted them calmly and respectfully.

“Uncle, Auntie, hello. I'm Xue Xingtong.”

“Ah, come in and sit down,” Tang Mother invited them.

Inwardly, she was thinking: Although he's a little older, he looks very steady and mature.

Afterward, Tang Mother went to the kitchen to get busy, and Tang Wan went over to help her.

When only Xue Xingtong and Tang Father remained in the living room, Tang Father began asking Xue Xingtong some questions. As they talked, the conversation eventually turned to the country's economy.

Xue Xingtong discussed his views with Tang Father in a calm and composed manner. After listening, Tang Father nodded repeatedly, and the look in his eyes became increasingly satisfied.

This young man had a very long-term outlook!

And he was practical and steady, too. Not bad, not bad!