Chapter 7 The Subtle Connection Between Demolition and the College Entrance Examination

The current situation is exceptionally dangerous, and my grades are among the lowest. With only a little over a year left, I am not a fool who is unaware of the reality. So how can I address the issue of my grades? Is it possible for me to surpass the vast majority of candidates in just one year? The likelihood is extremely low; this is not self-deprecation, but a clear recognition of the facts. Therefore, I must seek an alternative path.

However, once the three of them have that idea, it may start as a very small seed, but in the future, it will grow and ultimately bear the poisonous fruit, harming not only themselves but also others.

Mom, it's because I want to apply to an art school

So, how can a mother refute this

Otherwise, on what basis can your family, Boss, move into the new building immediately after the renovation of one room?

Those big eyes, double eyelids, and the cute little pink lips, even when I had mumps one year, there were still little girls who saw me and exclaimed how adorable I was, even wanting to take pictures with me! ... Mumps, oh, I was not even at half my usual strength, and yet you all were captivated, hm!

However, when Bai Shiqiu threw out a reason like, 'I'm too handsome; it would be a pity not to become a star'...

Then we have made it clear! Bai Shiqiu was very pleased

Bai Shiqiu has witnessed the true nature of favoritism in the elderly; such an elder would not choose to live with the child they indulge, as they are aware that growing old brings trouble to their children

Originally, this was considered a resolution to the issues they were causing, but...

To acquire a house, to return to the original location, this is the choice of most adults in the province at this time. However, the Lao Bai family did not choose to acquire a house during the demolition; they opted for money instead.

After that, Grandpa and Grandma came to live with us, and the other three families were all pleased

The difference of at least several hundred thousand with each entry and exit, isn't that a significant loss

Since it is necessary to change both oneself and the fate of this family, the present moment is crucial; how could Bai Shiqiu not resort to forced measures

However, Bai Shiqiu deeply understood that this was merely a minor reason; the real significant issue lay elsewhere, and it was still necessary to address it properly at this moment

The compensation received from the demolition will be divided among the four children, which is fair, right? There is no favoritism, is there?

What else could it be for

The matter of the demolition of the sandy soil pit is deeply etched in Bai Shiqiu's memory

It must be said that the two demands put forward by Bai Shiqiu at this time are indeed very strange, especially since there is basically no connection between these two matters

Oh, I understand. After all, my mother is an insightful person, the academic requirements for art students are relatively low

"Xiao Qiu, why do you want to switch to being an art student?"

Last time, Bai Shiqiu experienced setbacks in the high school entrance examination. The whole family reflected on the experience, identifying the main reason as excessive psychological pressure. Currently, the most important task, and the top priority, is preparing for university entrance examinations

Bai Shiqiu has two aunts, both of whom are married and have children. However, they are aware of the current demolition and have returned to cause a stir, as they cannot allow the eldest to take everything for themselves

Alright. In unison, they settled down on the sofa

At this time, most people in the provincial capital lack this sense of awareness. What people are looking at now is the exchange of single-story houses for multi-story buildings, which seems appropriate. The conditions of single-story houses are too poor, with several families sharing a single well and only being able to use public latrines. Multi-story buildings are much better. Therefore, to move back, one has to pay extra money to get into a building. It is not the case that later on, without offering tens or hundreds, one would not leave.

Upon hearing this, Mother found it quite strange, "Xiao Qiu, what business is it of yours? Just focus on your studies."

In fact, many things have always been reserved for them, yet in the end, it is still a fair division. They simply do not realize this, as they usually do not come to check, even though the family of the second uncle is very close by.

But has this really solved the problem

To be aware, the houses near the sand pit are only two kilometers away from the bustling area, and my grandparents have a small courtyard there. Later on, not to mention that place, even the houses near the first ring road start at several hundred thousand.

What is most remarkable is my second uncle and second aunt; they, in their desire to gain some advantages, orchestrated a fake divorce, which ultimately turned into a reality, resulting in my second aunt absconding with the money

Aunt Er's house is nearby, coming to disturb us every day. You two old folks are biased towards the eldest. Our family needs a big house; we cannot let the eldest have it cheaply

Mother was momentarily rendered speechless

It almost coincided with Bai Shiqiu's college entrance examination, after all, it was something long anticipated. Moreover, regarding the issue of the corrupt building, many people reported it, and although it ultimately did not lead to significant changes, it can at least be considered a factor.

In the end, are grandparents really biased?

In fact, Bai Shiqiu himself knows that the connection between relocation and the college entrance examination is not as rigid as it seems; he is quite clever.

Uncle Er and Aunt Er, two aunts, the commotion and the antics are simply beyond measure

Undeniably, the name "Shatu Keng" is quite rustic, but to be fair, this location is less than two kilometers in a straight line from the most prosperous area of the provincial capital, known as the first street in Northeast China.

Bai Shiqiu may not think about his grandparents' house, but what about his own parents' house

Do grandparents and parents really listen to themselves

Why do they feel that their parents are biased towards the eldest child

Listen to these words, what a filial child.

Suffered a significant loss

Grandfather and grandmother are truly heartbroken and do not wish to see the other three children

In fact, if the three families can endure for a while, once the house is settled, the grandparents will pass away in a few years, and then wouldn't the three families be able to divide several hundred thousand?

"Go ahead! Autumn, I will listen to you completely." Grandmother made the final decision!

However, Bai Shiqiu had already made up his mind.

Why is there suddenly a need to take the entrance exam for art schools

With Bai Shiqiu saying this, such an approach can alleviate concerns and reduce psychological pressure, how could one possibly refuse to agree

Will they really choose to relocate back to the original place?

Bai Shiqiu is no longer a child; he understands that this matter is far from over, or rather, it has only just begun

Such a commotion, the face of the Lao Bai family has probably been thrown to some corner of the Earth

He said earnestly: "The matter of this house is quite significant, and as a younger generation, I should not interfere. However, consider it as providing me with a fallback option. If I do not get into university, having an extra house to rent out would allow me to sustain myself, alleviating my psychological concerns and greatly aiding my university entrance examination efforts. Moreover, if I truly do not get into university, the tuition fees saved could be used to pay for the relocation expenses. Of course, these are all undesirable outcomes, but let's not dwell on that. Let's consider the scenario where I do get into a university in the capital. In that case, wouldn't we have an extra room available in our home? My grandparents could come to stay, and we wouldn't need to rent elsewhere due to the relocation."

In fact, obtaining a housing reform property is largely a matter of luck; with over 10,000 people in a factory, it is quite similar to a lottery, and one must also have financial resources

Although Bai Shiqiu is somewhat scheming in this matter, his intentions are genuinely good

However, it can be very difficult for others to understand, even for family members

Bai Shiqiu continued, "For the art examination, I am preparing in two directions: one is performance, and the other is scriptwriting. These two can complement each other, allowing me to fully leverage my strengths"

Although they verbally express support, as soon as they return home, without even changing their clothes, they immediately seek to have a heartfelt conversation with their son

Mom, don't you think your son is very handsome? Isn't it a pity that he doesn't become a big star?

Such operations for exchanging houses can be conducted, but the compensation amount is minimal, which only allows for the exchange of houses that are quite far away

After experiencing the matter of relocation, Bai Shiqiu has grown significantly, especially in terms of emotional intelligence, as he has truly witnessed an abundance of things, some of which are ugly, some foolish, some kind, and some filial.

Bai Shiqiu still has experiences of drifting in the north and horizontally drifting. Later, he also wrote scripts, so these two directions are definitely his strengths. However, this cannot be disclosed.

If this were to happen ten years later, regardless of the fact that these are all shantytowns, it would definitely give rise to a large number of second-generation demolition workers

Thus, after discussing it, Grandpa and Grandma decided that it would be better not to take a house after the relocation; they would simply divide the family assets.

After growing up, I became even more handsome. My mother often says that the stars on television are not as good as her own son in various ways

However, Bai Shiqiu was very clear that these two matters were of great significance to him

Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber, who can rival it

He can also choose not to, but if my parents have an additional house in their later years, especially one in such a good location, wouldn't life be a bit more comfortable?

Bai Shiqiu, he did it on purpose

The result was divided into thousands of pieces, and I thought I had gained an advantage, feeling quite pleased.

However, there is a key point in this statement, which is the forced connection made between the two matters of demolition and university entrance examinations.

But my mother understood immediately, "Xiao Qiu is still the smartest!"

Make a fuss!

Returning from my grandparents' home to my own residence, a building located outside the Second Ring Road, it is quite fortunate to have a place to live in the building at this time, although it is indeed somewhat remote

Bai Shiqiu can be certain that the money for buying a house is the hard-earned savings of his parents. It is precisely for this reason that he refused to pay the option of raising the deposit by 30,000.

It was quite simple. Initially, my parents moved from the shantytown to an apartment building, which was a housing reform unit from my mother's workplace, costing nearly 20,000. The other three families believed that this money must have been helped by my grandparents; even if they did not cover the entire amount, they certainly contributed a significant portion.

Leveraging one's own strengths is one aspect, while on the other hand, Bai Shiqiu possesses other means as well

Mom, Dad, allow me to analyze this for you in detail

Indeed, in a mother's eyes, her own son is the most handsome, the cutest in childhood, and the most beautiful. Even when comparing children's photos at the factory, he always stands out among the crowd. There is no way around it; once his photo is taken out, it is simply:

Grandfather and grandmother's house was demolished, so they no longer have a place to live and came to stay with us. This is not a problem; of course, they can stay, but we need to have enough space. Therefore, my parents did not acquire another house but took the compensation from the demolition. With this compensation, they sold the original apartment, which allowed them to buy a larger house, a three-bedroom apartment, which is sufficient for us to live in.

Yes, autumn, this... your... this... haha... Grandfather felt very awkward, it was all caused by his own children. His old face, already full of wrinkles, could only smile awkwardly at this moment, making the creases even deeper.