70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 78: Surprise

Yin Yang’s actions were swift, and within a few days, he came over with the things Xu Mumu needed.

"Here are the materials you wanted. All the high school ones are here, and there’s a bit of middle school stuff too. I heard you’re teaching your younger siblings, so you might find these useful," Yin Yang said with a gentle smile.

Xu Mumu opened the bag, finding many books, some papers, and English materials. It was very comprehensive, and Xu Mumu was pleasantly surprised.

"So much, Yin Zhiqing, you’re really amazing," Xu Mumu praised without hesitation.

"If Mr. Xu wants more study materials, you can come to me anytime," Yin Yang said with a faint smile, finding the smile of the young girl in front of him quite comfortable, making him willing to befriend Xu Mumu more.

"Not for now. Thanks for helping this time, Yin Zhiqing. How much are these? Let me pay you directly." Xu Mumu asked Yin Yang, thinking to herself that materials from the Imperial City were treasures.

"No need, we are friends. An uncle of mine, who is a teacher, helped me find these," Yin Yang declined, speaking the truth.

"Then what do you need? I’ll find a way to help you," Xu Mumu asked, not wanting to owe Yin Yang a favor.

"I’m looking for refined grains. If you have connections, please help me," Yin Yang said helplessly. It was tough to get refined grains in the countryside. The grain Xu Mumu’s family bought was mostly sweet potatoes and potatoes, with rice being brown rice.

"I know someone in the black market. Next time you want refined grains, I’ll take you there," Xu Mumu said seriously, thinking of Qi Feng and the others. If Yin Yang wanted to buy refined grains, they surely had ways.

"Alright," Yin Yang’s eyes flashed, and his smile deepened, realizing it was quite a pleasant surprise.

After seeing Yin Yang off, Xu Mumu took the large bag of materials back.

"Sis, what did you bring? It’s so much. You’re really strong, sis!" Tiedan asked curiously, watching Xu Mumu lug the bag back.

"There are lots of good things in here. I won’t teach you new things today. Study the words I taught you a few days ago on your own. Jiaojiao, help them with what they can’t remember," Xu Mumu said with a smile.

"Got it, big sister," the young girl puffed up her chest with pride. It was big sister’s recognition, making her proud.

After taking the books to her room, Xu Mumu took them all out.

Most of them were reference books and a large stack of papers, which were exam papers from high schools in the Imperial City.

These made Xu Mumu very delighted; they were indeed good stuff. If these were kept until next year, they would surely go up in value.

Xu Mumu glanced over the exam papers. The question types on them were very typical, living up to the ones delivered from the Imperial City.

She was not only surprised by Yin Yang but also curious about the connections behind him.

Setting the exam papers aside, Xu Mumu could take her time doing them. She started reading the reference books again; the knowledge points were comprehensive.

If Yin Yang hadn’t stayed at the Zhiqing site in the brigade, she would think the supplementary books were specially picked from a bookstore by him.

Looking at the pile of stuff in front of her, Xu Mumu sighed slightly, realizing she owed Yin Yang a huge favor. These books were obviously not picked at random and were selected with thought.

Until the room became dim, Xu Mumu didn’t set the books down, finding the knowledge points on them quite intriguing.

"Mumu, it’s time to eat," Madam Chen’s voice came as Xu Mumu finally put down the books and stretched.

"Coming," Xu Mumu immediately went out.

"Sis, what books did Yin Zhiqing give you? Are they that interesting?" Xu Minglei curiously asked, noticing that his sister had taken the books and shut herself in her room.

"Reference books. The power of knowledge is endless," Xu Mumu said, patting Xu Minglei’s head. He had been behaving better, and Xu Mumu felt her teaching played a big role. Her parents just didn’t know how to educate children.

"Reading more books is good. If there’s a quota from the Worker-Peasant-Soldier University, we should strive for Mumu," Old Xu said warmly.

"Dad, what are you dreaming? Those quotas have never reached our brigade. They get divided once they reach the county," Xu Hai scoffed, hoping his daughter would succeed, but knowing reality didn’t allow it.

"Your mouth can’t stop even during a meal. If you can’t speak properly, keep quiet," Madam Chen glared at her son. Were it not for his age and wanting to save face in front of the grandchildren, she’d have grabbed a broom.

"Fine, I won’t talk," Xu Hai said, sulking while spooning porridge.

Xu Mumu chuckled helplessly. Even if a Worker-Peasant-Soldier University quota came, she wouldn’t take it. With the college entrance exams in a year, choosing a more technical university over the Worker-Peasant-Soldier University would be crazy.

After spending another day in school, it was finally holiday time. Before leaving, Xu Mumu told Du Yu she wouldn’t tutor him on Saturday, but would on Sunday, leaving him with some challenging problems, which she had copied from the materials Yin Yang sent.

When Xu Mumu returned home, there was noticeably more grain, indicating Du Zhen had visited.

"Granny, did Mr. Du deliver more grains?" Xu Mumu asked, smiling. As someone who once faced hunger in the apocalypse, she valued food greatly, especially in an era where many in the brigade didn’t have enough to eat.

"Yes, though it’s all coarse grains. But it’ll last our family more than half a month," Madam Chen said happily, valuing the grain more than Xu Mumu did, meaning there was no need to make the porridge as thin.

"Director Du said people in the city eat refined grains and aren’t used to these coarse grains. Life must be good in the city," Li Caixia said with envy.

"Mom, I’ll make sure you have refined grains and meat every meal in the future, though you’re likely to tire of the meat," Xu Mumu said, sitting beside Li Caixia.

"That’s great; my daughter knows how to be filial. Unlike your brothers, a waste of a mother’s affection, they’re both ungrateful," Li Caixia said with a smile, complimenting her daughter while teasing her sons.

Xu Minghui listened to the whole thing, his mouth twitching. He wanted to be filial too, but he had nothing yet to act on it.

If he said anything like his sister, their mother would scold him for boasting.