70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 258: Made the News

The admission letters haven’t arrived yet, but those who passed are enjoying a great New Year. For those who didn’t pass, they aren’t too upset, since the next college entrance exams are just six months away. They still have a chance, and with the review materials they have, they’re sure to do better.

Just a couple of days into the New Year, when Xu Mumu and Yin Yang were planning to visit the provincial capital, people from the county and province came.

Xu Mumu scored exceptionally well this time, bringing great honor to the county. Among those who came were leaders and a few journalists.

"Hello, Xu Mumu." A woman in professional attire looked curiously at Xu Mumu, noticing several college students in the room. Wow, they’re really thriving.

"Hello, leaders." Xu Mumu smiled gently at them. The woman in front was a provincial leader, looking very competent, reminiscent of someone from news broadcasts she had seen in her previous life.

"This time in the college entrance exam, Xu Mumu became the provincial top scorer. What are your thoughts?" The woman looked warmly at Xu Mumu. Despite the Xu Family looking quite poor, they’ve managed to support several college students — quite remarkable. They had been considering giving the ’excellent team’ title to Red River Team before, and now they were pleasantly surprised.

Both provincial and county leaders asked many questions, showing great interest in the Xu Family. They even called over others from the team who had passed the exams for questioning.

"Xu Mumu, which university did you apply to?" Su Tang asked, as everyone was curious about this.

"I applied to Huaxia University." Xu Mumu didn’t hide it. It was the highest institution in Hua Country, and others looked at Xu Mumu with envy, as none could match her scores.

"Nice choice. How about the rest of you?" Su Tang nodded with satisfaction. Applying to this school without seeing the scores showed real courage.

Su Tang glanced at Yin Yang and Huo Qingze. Besides Xu Mumu, these two scored the best, with the three of them securing the top three provincial spots.

"We also applied to Huaxia University," Yin Yang replied with a gentle smile.

Su Tang was pleased, relieved they wouldn’t let their scores go to waste by choosing lesser schools. Though outsiders, they brought honor to the province and would bring future benefits.

The reporters raced to interview them, eager to uncover every detail of their lives.

After dealing with everyone, Xu Mumu found herself holding several red envelopes. The county and province gave rewards, yet she hadn’t opened them; they felt quite substantial.

When everyone left, the others looked at Xu Mumu enviously, eyeing the red envelopes. Who knew scoring well could earn money? Surely the province and county wouldn’t be stingy.

Yin Yang and Huo Qingze also received rewards, which they pocketed directly. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Honey, is our family going to be in the newspapers?" Li Caixia wasn’t paying attention to the money in Xu Mumu’s hands; her eyes sparkled at the thought of the newspaper — what an honor!

Once in the paper, she’d be met with admiration outside. Just thinking about it made her feel almost afloat.

"Probably, Mom. We should tidy up the yard," Xu Mumu replied with a sigh. So many people had come that the yard was in disarray.

"I’m coming," Li Caixia responded excitedly.

After they tidied up the yard, Xu Mumu and Yin Yang sat in the main room, finally having time to look at their red envelopes.

"Mumu, take mine too." Yin Yang handed his red envelope to Xu Mumu.

"No, keep it for yourself." Xu Mumu chuckled, "I have mine, and it must be more than yours."

Xu Mumu opened her envelopes. The provincial one had five hundred, the county two hundred — quite a sum. She mused at the generosity, thinking how tough earning this through farming or her brother’s salary would be, taking at least two to three hard years.

"Wow, so much!" Li Caixia’s eyes widened, almost tempted to snatch it, if not for it being her daughter’s.

"It sure is a lot," Xu Mumu said with a smile.

"With this money, we can surely buy a house," Li Caixia said, her eyes gleaming.

"Mom, this is my personal savings. To buy a house, the family will have to provide the money, and I’ll cover the rest," Xu Mumu replied calmly, knowing her mother had grand ideas.

Li Caixia: "..."

Yin Yang opened his reward too, totaling five hundred yuan. The provincial generosity was undeniable.

Li Caixia clutched her chest, wishing such money could fill her purse, wondering why she was so tortured by fate.

"The kitchen needs your help," Madam Chen’s voice called from the kitchen, knowing that the great-grandfather’s family and team leader would be dining at their house this noon, deserving a feast.

"Coming, Mom." Li Caixia responded weakly, watching helplessly as her daughter and future son-in-law pocketed the cash. Her heart ached for being of no use.

At noon, the family gathered for a meal, occupying two full tables.

Madam Chen brought out the home’s best goods, with Qian Ying directing the cooking.

Everyone wore a smile, with Xu Mumu in high spirits.

Within days, provincial and county newspapers reported Xu Mumu as the provincial top scorer, while the high school’s gates displayed large banners celebrating her achievement — a prideful moment for the school.

Unaware, Xu Mumu found Yin Yang gathering these papers from somewhere and delivering them to the Xu Family.

"Honey, see how great you look," Li Caixia, holding the paper showcasing the Xu Family, remarked, each member beaming, especially herself, smiling the brightest.

"You look great, Mom, always good-looking," Xu Mumu said, realizing her mother was quite self-loving.

"I thought so too, Mumu. I’ll show this paper to your Aunt Cuihua," Li Caixia said cheerfully, taking the paper outside — she’d been leaving home almost daily to spread the news, proud of her daughter as the top scorer.

With the paper in hand, she walked out upright, eager to hear the compliments of the day, thrilled that even she made the papers, feeling her glorious moment had arrived.

"Aunt’s full of energy these days," Yin Yang said with a smile, noting Li Caixia’s absence beyond meal times, constantly boasting outside.

Many gathered to join her celebrations.

Now that Xu Minghui was headed to college, though Xu Mumu and others weren’t interested, Xu Minghui was single, prompting more introductions by Li Caixia.