Everyone was overcome with excitement; this was destined to be a major turning point!
The educated youth, who had been struggling in the countryside, seemed to see the hope of returning to the city. Regardless of how much of their education they still remembered, they were absolutely going to sign up!
Once registration opened, everyone began frantically snatching up study materials. The already scarce resources were wiped out instantly. There were even people who started fights and brawls over textbooks and reference materials. Supplies were so tight, and everyone was so desperate to secure their chance at university, that they were willing to risk it all.
For a time, the entire country was filled with a mix of joy and an atmosphere of intense, impending conflict. Beijing was no exception.
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