70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 150: Xu Hai Falls Ill

"My eldest sister already told us, we learned a lot of things. When I go to school with my brother in the second half of the year, we’ll skip grades and be in the same class as my second brother." The little girl proudly puffed out her chest.

"You’re not allowed to be in the same class as us," Xu Minglei said loudly. It would be too embarrassing to be in the same class as Xu Jiaojiao and the others. He’s the brother; how can he be inferior to his younger siblings?

"Yeah, yeah, you guys go to first grade yourselves," Tiedan quickly chimed in.

"We’re going to fifth grade, hmph, you guys are just too dumb. You’re afraid my brother and I will surpass you," Xu Jiaojiao said with disdain. The things taught by the eldest sister, she learned the best, easily crushing them all.

Cai Yuan slightly raised his eyebrows. These kids have quite grand ideas. The older two look to be about ten years old, and the younger two are probably one or two years younger.

"Fifth grade is difficult, little girl, you need to take learning step by step," Cai Yuan said seriously to the little girl. He had a rather good impression of these kids.

"I know, but I’ve already learned everything second brother learned. Every time my eldest sister tests us, I pass. She said we can skip grades, and it would save a lot on tuition fees," Xu Jiaojiao said proudly, always being the first, so proud.

"Let me test your elementary knowledge, skipping grades is tough," Cai Yuan slightly raised his eyebrow, glancing at Xu Mumu. This girl was still indifferent, even seeming pleased at the competition among the little kids.

"Uncle, are you a teacher?" Xu Minglei asked curiously, looking at Cai Yuan.

"Not a teacher, but I know more than you, so I can definitely test you," Cai Yuan said with a smile.

Cai Yuan asked a few random questions and found they didn’t stump the kids at all. Then he increased the difficulty, but the kids could still answer, seemingly without any difficulty.

Xu Mumu stood aside, watching them ask questions and respond. Her gaze mostly fell on her siblings—her pride.

"What do you usually study?" After asking several questions that got answered, Cai Yuan was a bit surprised. These kids truly had some skills.

"Second brother studies things in the textbook and also learns English," Xu Jiaojiao said without much defense. However, on the matter of the tape recorder, Xu Mumu had warned them not to mention it.

"You learn English too?" Cai Yuan’s eyes widened. Elementary schools don’t teach English yet; it starts in middle school.

"Yes," Xu Jiaojiao said proudly and couldn’t help but boast about the sentences she learned.

"We can do that too," Xu Minglei sneered. He could speak several sentences, more than Xu Jiaojiao, all taught by his sister.

"That’s quite impressive," Cai Yuan remarked.

After chatting with the kids for a while and finding out their names and where they lived, Cai Yuan left.

The place he headed to was where the government officials were directing operations.

Xu Mumu glanced at her little siblings—perhaps fortune had smiled on them, attracting the attention of those people. There would be many benefits.

But all of this was obtained through their own efforts; she was happy for them.

"Sis, should we go find Dad and them?" Xu Minglei looked at Xu Mumu.

"No need, let’s head back. They’ll finish work here later, so let’s go home early," Xu Mumu shook her head. Apart from the embankment here that needed repairing, the embankment on the other side did too. Xu Mumu figured they were over there.

Although the kids were a bit reluctant, they followed Xu Mumu back.

When they arrived home, it was still early. Xu Mumu saw that Xu Wan was still diligently studying, and her hardworking attitude pleased Xu Mumu.

"Is there anything you don’t understand? If there is, you can ask me directly," Xu Mumu walked over and said with a smile. She was in a good mood today.

"I know, big sister," Xu Wan nodded obediently.

When Xu Hai and the others returned, it was almost dark. They were all drenched, but fortunately, it was summer, so there was no risk of getting sick. The family had already boiled hot water for them.

"Oh my, I’m exhausted," Xu Hai exclaimed as soon as he got back, sitting at the edge of the courtyard, unwilling to move. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Dad, we’ve heated the water for you, hurry and shower; you’re all sweaty and stinky," Xu Mumu looked at her dad with disdain, knowing if she didn’t rush him, he’d rest for an hour.

"Yes, hurry up; we’re about to eat," Li Caixia also showed disdain. Although he was her husband, he was so filthy she didn’t want to be close to him.

After Xu Hai finished his shower, the food was already laid out and waiting for him.

Knowing there was still braised pork left for him, Xu Hai was delighted. After working hard all day, it wasn’t easy to slack off, and he was starving. The lunch on-site only had some minced meat, which wasn’t enough to fill him.

Building a reservoir isn’t easy; many people got injured.

Xu Mumu and the others were likewise worried about Xu Hai and them, as the work was dangerous too.

Sure enough, someone came to inform them that Xu Hai had fainted from exhaustion while working.

"Mom, you rest at home. I’ll go with Grandma to check on Dad," Xu Mumu said, worried about her dad.

"Sis, I’m going too," Xu Minglei immediately stepped forward.

"Alright, let’s go, hurry up," Madam Chen didn’t mind, though she was more concerned about her son now.

Old Xu also wanted to go, but Madam Chen stopped him. With the family members gone, if something happened, there wouldn’t be anyone to make decisions. Relying on Li Caixia to make decisions was dreaming; she’s only good at causing trouble.

After searching for a while at the embankment’s health center, they finally found where Xu Hai was.

"Son, are you alright?" Upon entering, they saw Xu Hai lying on the hospital bed, casually receiving an IV. Madam Chen was extremely worried.

Xu Mumu’s mouth twitched. Looking at her dad, it didn’t seem like he was sick. He didn’t have any injuries, just dirty. Looks like he was pretending to be sick to escape work again.

"Mom, I feel weak all over," Xu Hai put on a feeble expression.

"Dad, we brought you some food," Xu Mumu pulled the cornbread out of the basket and handed it to Xu Hai. His saline drip was almost done, so he’d be able to head back soon.

"I need food, I’m starving," Xu Hai nodded repeatedly. Doing reservoir work was truly exhausting, and it would take several more days to completely fix it—just thinking about it gave him a headache.

As Xu Hai ate, Xu Mumu asked about the situation here. Xu Hai had been here for a few days and knew the place well.

"Son, next time don’t push yourself so hard," Madam Chen felt sorry, believing Xu Hai when he said he worked diligently.

Xu Mumu’s mouth twitched slightly; her grandmother was the only one who believed her dad was a diligent worker.