Civil engineering majors are now soaring in popularity, with scores as high as computer science!
But their Class of 2011 graduated in 2015, which was the last glory of the real estate industry.
Just as they were about to make a breakthrough after three years of work, after 2018 the entire industry went cold: wage arrears, layoffs, bankruptcies, a whole package...
Those top students who listened to Old Liu, now entering civil engineering with high scores, will have nowhere to cry later!
Accounting majors are extremely competitive.
Those who don't do well are tired and poor.
Those who do well, who knows where their next meal will be? Or if they'll have to pay for it?
Only computer science is still decent right now, and graduates can still catch a few good years in the market.
Like Wang Yi in his previous life, he got into the IT department of a certain state-owned enterprise, with stable work, good benefits, and no mid-life crisis.
He was even more comfortable than his classmates who 'drifted north' to big tech companies.
"Everyone, you can discuss among yourselves what schools and majors you want to apply for, or you can ask me."
Old Liu waved his hand, and the class became lively.
"Ziyi, what major are you applying for?"
Wu Kai asked eagerly, thinking of applying to a city together.
"I haven't decided yet; my parents want me to apply for finance and accounting within the province."
Like most of her classmates, Lin Ziyi also didn't want to leave the province.
"Finance and accounting is good. I'm applying for business administration; it's impossible for me to work for others!"
Wu Kai was in high spirits, fantasizing about him opening a company and becoming the boss, with Lin Ziyi as the financial director.
Those days would be exceptionally comfortable...
Sun Rui's eyes lit up:
"Business administration, sounds really good, I also want to..."
"You'd better not."
Wang Yi said meaningfully,
"Many majors that look impressive will be hard to find jobs with later."
"Wang Yi, don't talk nonsense! What do you know about business administration? You're someone who can't even get into a first-tier university!"
Wu Kai was a little angry:
"I'm definitely applying for business administration! Maybe you'll even work for me someday."
"Alright! In that case, I'll need Manager Wu's care and guidance then."
Wang Yi smiled.
A business administration major, a fresh graduate who knows nothing, who would dare let him manage?
So this major is not just any 'chicken rib'...
Unless his family owns a company, but Wu Kai clearly doesn't meet that condition.
"That's more like it. I'll look out for you in the future, Hahaha."
Wu Kai was in high spirits, completely missing Wang Yi's sarcasm.
Wang Yi couldn't be bothered to say more.
He abandoned his urge to advise others and respected their fate!
If it weren't for his decent relationship with Sun Rui in his later life, he wouldn't even bother to advise him.
"What about civil engineering?"
Sun Rui asked again.
"Do you want to work on a construction site?"
"I don't!"
Sun Rui vigorously shook his head at the thought of working on a construction site in 30 or 40-degree Celsius summer heat:
"Then what should I apply for?"
"If you want to strive, apply for computer science. Take advantage of your youth to make a lot of money at big companies."
"If you want to 'lie flat', go for Chinese language and literature or law, prepare for civil service exams and public institution exams starting from freshman year, and outcompete them all!"
"If your family is well-off and can support you until you're thirty, you can study medicine. It was poor and tough in earlier years, but subsequent income and development are very considerable!"
That's all there is to say.
How to choose is entirely up to Sun Rui.
As for the matter of getting into a top-tier university with a first-tier university score, Wang Yi didn't tell anyone.
Even if he said that the admission score of 667 in previous years was only 567 this year, no one would believe him!
"Thank you for your guidance, adoptive father!"
Sun Rui felt he had benefited greatly, and his understanding was completely overturned.
"You're welcome, my good son!"
Wang Yi laughed heartily.
Sun Rui: "…"
Listening to Wang Yi, Homeroom Teacher Old Liu was also shocked:
"What's wrong with this kid? He's more professional than me!"
"Is this something a student can know?"
"Wang Yi, come with me for a moment!"
Wang Yi walked out of the classroom, and whispers came from behind him:
"What a pity, Wang Yi was sure to get over 600, but he only scored 569!"
"They say he was half an hour late and missed one subject!"
"With a perfect score of 60 for basic abilities, if he had gotten 50 points, he could have reached 619, enough to secure a 211 university!"
"He'll probably retake the exam."
"Definitely retake! A 211 contender, only able to go to a second-tier university? If it were me, I wouldn't be resigned to that either."
"What if you're not resigned? What if you repeat a year and do even worse next year?"
"What can we do? If something happens then, just say he was half an hour late again!"
"Wu Kai, if you can't speak properly, shut your stinking mouth!"
Sun Rui snapped.
"Hmph! It's my mouth, I'll say what I want to say."
"If he doesn't retake, he can only go to a second-tier university, how pathetic!"
Listening to these words, Wang Yi didn't care at all.
Let them talk!
Once he gets his 985 admission letter, it will naturally blind their dog eyes!
In the office, Old Liu's expression was complex:
"I know all about your situation, it's a bit of a shame. With your ability, you could naturally get into a 211 university. Why not retake a year, and you could even get into a top-tier university!"
As he spoke, he pulled out a piece of paper:
"This is our school's policy for the retake program. If you come back to retake, tuition, accommodation, food, and study materials are all free! I'll also apply for a 5000 scholarship for you! If you get into a top-tier university next year, my personal 1000 bonus will also go to you!"
"Thanks, Old Liu, but no need."
Wang Yi smiled.
Old Liu was usually strict with students and had a bad temper, but he was genuinely responsible!
Even the troublemakers who wanted to beat up his son in kindergarten would respectfully call him Teacher Liu after graduation!
He was also very good to Wang Yi, valuing him highly even though he didn't perform well on the exam.
"Alright! It's good that you have your own ideas. You can still make a comeback by taking postgraduate entrance exams later.
Or, don't slack off in university, be at the top of your GPA, become a class monitor, and you can directly get recommended for postgraduate studies at a top-tier university!"
Old Liu sighed, pulled out a pack of Soft China cigarettes, and lit one.
"Smoke less, and get your body checked more often."
Wang Yi snatched Old Liu's cigarette and threw it into the nearby sink.
Old Liu was under great pressure from teaching graduating classes, got angry often, had a heavy smoking addiction, and got cancer shortly after retiring...
On the day they saw him off, it was cold and windy, and Wang Yi went too.
"???"
Old Liu was dumbfounded!
A student actually snatched his cigarette!
Are you rebelling?
But before he could get angry, Wang Yi spoke first:
"It's all for your own good, Homeroom Teacher, don't be ungrateful!"
"…"
How familiar those words were?
Old Liu was speechless for a moment.
He usually used such earnest words to persuade students, but now he was being persuaded by a student!
He was even embarrassed to refute his own famous saying.
"Remember, get your body checked often, once every six months! As you get older, cancer screenings also need to keep up. If you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, absolutely don't take it lightly!"
"In the future, teach fewer graduating classes. You're already old, so when it's time to 'lie flat', just 'lie flat'!"
As Wang Yi spoke, he picked up the pack of Soft China cigarettes from the table, put them in his pocket, and left the office.
"!!!"
Old Liu's face turned dark, then he smiled: "Heh, he's grown up!"
"Wait, my Soft China cigarettes!"
"Damn it! I usually smoke Bai Jiang. You guys finished your exams, and I finally bought a pack of Soft China to reward myself. I only smoked one, and you just took it! Is that what a human being does?"
Afterward, Old Liu gave some more instructions, analyzed many schools, majors, and admission scores, and then everyone left one after another.
At this point, high school life completely drew to a close.
"Yi-ge, are we going to driving school this afternoon?"
Sun Rui asked.
"Driving school…"
Only then did Wang Yi remember that right after the Gaokao, he and Sun Rui and a few others had signed up for driving school together!
(End of Chapter)
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