Everyone in the ward looked at Chen Lan in surprise when she spoke, waiting for her to continue. Wei Dang’s overly excited mood had also subsided considerably due to her interruption.
Seeing that her interruption was successful, Chen Lan began to explain, "Have you ever heard the saying, 'Good people don't live long, but evil lives for a thousand years'? I want to live a long life."
Before she could finish, Wei Dang asked in surprise, "Auntie, do you want to be a villain?"
Hearing Wei Dang's words, everyone burst into laughter. The ward was filled with joyful sounds, and a cheerful atmosphere permeated the entire room.
Xu Mingxuan patted Chen Lan's shoulder and said with a smile, "Lan'er, stop fooling around! Right, we should be going too. Baozi and Shanmao are waiting for us at home!"
Saying that, Xu Mingxuan asked Jia Xing, "Jia Xing, are you staying at the hospital to wait for Jia He to bring food and eat with Wei Dang, or are you coming home with us to eat and then come back?"
Before Jia Xing could answer, Wei Dang spoke up, "Uncle Mingxuan, let Jia Xing go home to eat with you. He hasn't been home for several days and needs to wash up properly. Anyway, I've already had my anti-inflammatory shot today, and there's nothing wrong with me now. Besides, there are nurses and doctors here at the hospital!"
Just as Jia Xing was about to say something, Jia He entered the ward with the food.
As soon as Jia He entered, he greeted everyone and then efficiently began arranging the food with Jia Xing for Wei Dang to eat.
Seeing that Wei Dang was eating, Chen Lan asked, "Jia He, haven't you eaten yet!"
Jia He looked up and replied, "Not yet! As soon as the bone broth was ready, Fourth Sister asked me to bring it over. What is it, Mother? Is something wrong?"
Chen Lan then said, "You stay here and have lunch with your brother Wei Dang today! Your second brother has been staying by your side in the hospital for several days and hasn't washed his hair, bathed, or changed clothes. He needs to go home today to bathe and change. He'll come back to take over after he has dinner at home, okay?"
Jia He nodded indifferently, "Mother, no problem. Let second brother rest at home for a few more days. I'll stay with Brother Wei Dang at the hospital!"
Since everything was arranged, the couple and Jia Xing said goodbye and left the hospital.
On the way back, Chen Lan sat in the back seat of Xu Mingxuan's car and told him about Jia Yao becoming a disciple of Director Huang and her intention to have Jia Yao stay in Harbin to study medicine with Director Huang.
Xu Mingxuan pondered for a moment and did not object. Instead, he said, "Lan'er, your arrangement is very correct. The profession Jia Yao is pursuing, medicine, is after all about saving lives. Therefore, the country's examination and assessment of medical practice qualifications are quite strict. Those who practice medicine must pass clinical theory exams, as well as skill assessment and training. Only after passing all assessments can they obtain a practicing physician's license. This is a process that requires long-term practical work and the accumulation of experience. Purely theoretical knowledge is definitely not enough! After all, it concerns matters of life and death, so it is very difficult to master the profession of a doctor!"
Chen Lan was enlightened by Xu Mingxuan's words. She thought: That's right! When peace is restored in the future, and she brings the children out of the valley, if Jia Yao and her two younger brothers who are studying medicine, as well as the children in the valley who are studying medicine, want to practice medicine, they will need to have the qualifications.
And obtaining medical qualifications is extremely difficult. In her previous life, there was a saying: "To persuade someone to study medicine is to invite divine wrath." Although this is a joke, it illustrates that studying medicine is very difficult and arduous.
It is said that the professional books for studying medicine, piled up, are taller than a person. Even after finally graduating, one still has to participate in the national physician qualification examination, residency training exams, and countless professional title examinations. Therefore, the profession of a doctor requires lifelong learning and continuous examination.
Thus, if they want to be doctors in the future, they must leave the valley and come to society to enroll in medical universities or vocational medical schools. The same applies to people in other professions. After all, China has always placed importance on academic qualifications since ancient times. In real life, academic qualifications are a stepping stone for children's future careers. After all, in reality, how many people truly value one's practical work ability!
Chen Lan thought to herself, it seems that the first college entrance examination after the country resumes the Gaokao, the adults and children in the valley who meet the age requirements should participate. After all, this is also an opportunity to change their own destiny. At the very least, they will have tried their best and will have no regrets.
Thinking this, Chen Lan said, "Brother Mingxuan, it seems we need to find an opportunity for the children in the valley to come out and attend school."
Xu Mingxuan asked doubtfully, "Lan'er, why? Isn't there a school in the valley? Moreover, the schools in the valley teach just as well as those outside. The knowledge taught in Mingwei's school is even broader and deeper than that in schools outside!"
Chen Lan explained, "Brother Mingxuan, if they want to work as doctors after leaving the valley in the future, they must have a professional qualification certificate. And the prerequisite for obtaining a professional qualification certificate is a nationally recognized academic qualification. Of course, it's the same for other professions. For example, teachers at Mingwei's school, Brother Xiangdong and his colleagues who do construction and build houses, all need academic qualifications and certificates. Without these two things, no matter how strong your practical work ability is, you cannot engage in this profession."
Xu Mingxuan asked, "Lan'er, did Father mention to you when our country will resume the Gaokao?"
Chen Lan replied without hesitation, "Yes, he did. He said the Gaokao is expected to resume at the end of '77, adopting a system of voluntary registration, unified examinations, and merit-based selection to recruit talent for the country."
Xu Mingxuan asked again, "Lan'er, did Father mention any specific requirements for this examination?"
Chen Lan was reminded by Xu Mingxuan and only then recalled that this college entrance examination had age requirements.
So she replied, "Yes, there are several requirements. First, one must be a high school graduate, meaning having a nationally recognized high school graduation certificate. Second, the applicant must be a Chinese citizen between the ages of eighteen and thirty, regardless of marital status. Third, a recommendation letter from one's workplace or local neighborhood committee, township, or town is required."
Seeing that Xu Mingxuan had no reaction, Chen Lan continued, "The subjects for this Gaokao are politics, Chinese, and mathematics as the three main subjects. If you choose to major in humanities, you will also take history and geography, making it a total of four subjects. If you choose to major in science, you will take physics and chemistry, also a total of four subjects."