They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 88 Who doesn't protect their own?

Good heavens! In an instant, auspicious words and lucky phrases filled the air outside the examination hall.

In the crowded throng where the path was completely obscured, Xu Zhichun and his companions finally spotted Liang Mingxuan.

"Mingxuan! Mingxuan! Over here!"

"Little prodigy, we're here!"

The three of them finally squeezed through and helped Liang Mingxuan walk out.

He was probably the youngest among everyone present. Xu Zhichun was very nervous, afraid that her child would be bumped into by the reckless adults.

After helping people squeeze through the sea of ​​people, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Little prodigy, how did the test go? Did you get everything right?"

"Of course everything the little prodigy wrote is correct! You must be exhausted after writing all day. Come on, let's go home."

"Yes, go home quickly and get some rest. Don't think about anything else. No matter what, we've done our best and have nothing to be ashamed of. Whatever the outcome, it's a good outcome. Your sister-in-law will cook you something delicious."

It was only later that I realized I'd been so rushed today that I'd forgotten to buy meat. The butcher shop was probably already closed by now, so I wouldn't be able to eat meat today.

Luckily, we had eggs at home.

Yeah, if we go back now, we can still kill a chicken.

Xu Zhichun didn't feel bad about killing the chickens to eat. Later, he bought about twenty more chicks to raise. Now they're bigger than a fist, and they'll be ready to eat again in a few months.

If you want to eat one, just kill one; it's not a big problem.

The problem is that she still doesn't dare to kill the chicken and has to ask Aunt Pearl for help.

Liang Mingxuan's face was a little pale, and he looked somewhat tired, but his eyes were still bright. Especially when he saw his sister-in-law, Liang Sange, and Xiaoyan's sister-in-law, and heard their comforting words, his spirits lifted, and he looked up and smiled: "Yes, let's go home. I can do well on the exam, really."

"Okay, okay, the little prodigy says it can, so it definitely can."

"Let's go, let's go home!"

Liang Mingliang then said, "By the way, should we wait for your uncle and aunt?"

There was a moment of silence.

To be honest, I don't really like riding in the same car with them. It just doesn't feel very comfortable.

They're from the same village, taking the same exam, and even cousins; it wouldn't be right for them not to say hello.

"Let's go look for them."

"Hey"

As the crowd gradually dispersed, it became easier to find the person.

The family of three was also looking around, seemingly searching for them.

Zhang spotted them first, and pointed in their direction, presumably saying something. The three of them rushed over.

Zhang grumbled and complained, "You didn't even suggest standing in a more conspicuous place; it's too hard to find."

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Now that everyone's here, shall we go?"

Zeng Xiaoyan put her arm around her shoulder and said with a grin, "Come on, come on, the oxcart is parked outside, let's go over there quickly."

The group consisted of seven people traveling together.

Having just finished the preliminary examinations, the school was on holiday for a few days while waiting for the results, so Liang Mingxiang went back with them.

When Liang Mingxiang was in the village, he lived a secluded life. The original owner only saw him three or four times, and they were just fleeting glimpses. If they met on the road, the original owner wouldn't even recognize him.

Xu Zhichun secretly sized him up a few times.

He wore a brand-new bamboo-green long robe and brand-new indigo-colored cloth shoes with multi-layered soles. He was a bit taller than Mingxuan, but not as handsome. He had a crew cut and a decent face. However, his face was tense, and he never looked at anyone, exuding a somewhat arrogant disdain for others.

Logically, after passing the preliminary examination, one should at least offer a few words of greeting out of courtesy and politeness. However, seeing Liang Mingxiang's expression, Xu Zhichun had no interest in doing so.

It's better not to ask, otherwise people might think she has some bad intentions and is trying to curry favor. Zeng Xiaoyan and Liang Mingliang didn't think that much about it; they just didn't like Liang Mingxiang, so they didn't ask.

The little prodigy is still the best.

She is both smart and well-behaved.

Upon reaching the oxcart, Zhang rushed forward and then reached out to Liang Mingxiang with a fawning smile: "Come on, Mingxiang, get on quickly!"

Liang Mingxiang frowned slightly, seemingly disgusted by something. He pursed his lips, silently handed over his hand, and let Zhang pull him up.

He refused to use the edge of the cart for leverage, letting Zhang pull him up instead. Zhang gasped in surprise, almost being pulled down herself. Fortunately, Uncle Liang lent a hand from behind, and the couple worked together to get their son back up.

There were no stools on the oxcart, only straw, and everyone sat on the straw.

Zhang hurriedly gathered more straw to make a thicker cushion for him, saying, "You came to pick someone up, why didn't you bring a stool? You could have brought a small stool. This straw is so uncomfortable to sit on."

No one paid any attention to her.

Uncle Liang was a little embarrassed and said lightly, "Alright, that's enough!"

Zhang curled her lip. Wasn't she just doting on her son? Young people are so immature, they don't know how to consider things carefully at all. If she doesn't know how to please her son at a time like this, she'll have no chance to curry favor with him later.

Her son looked very energetic when he came out; he's sure to pass the exam this time.

That was the only student in their village who had ever completed a preliminary examination.

He's so young; he's bound to have a bright future.

Zhang became increasingly smug as she thought about it.

Liang Mingliang cracked his whip to urge the cart on, and the big yellow ox strode forward, steadily pulling the cart back to the village in the setting sun.

Uncle Liang coughed. "What does Mingxuan think?"

Liang Mingxiang finally deigned to tilt his head slightly and glance at Liang Mingxuan.

He didn't like his cousin.

Does he know how much money it costs to go to school? He dares to dream big even though he has no parents.

He doesn't even have an older brother anymore, yet he's still studying.

Two years younger than me, yet they dared to take the children's examination.

Do not overestimate your own capabilities.

He thought that anyone who overestimated their abilities was a fool.

What's most infuriating is that Liang Lizheng and many other villagers praised him.

What "little prodigy"? Others have the nerve to call him that, and he has the nerve to accept it.

Liang Mingxuan sat obediently next to his sister-in-law, glanced up at his uncle, and said, "It's alright."

Uncle Liang and Mrs. Zhang both laughed.

"Not bad? Oh dear, just saying 'not bad' isn't enough! You can tell from that you didn't do well on the test."

"It's okay if you didn't do well on the test. You're still young. The main thing is to broaden your horizons."

Xu Zhichun objected, "Uncle, Aunt, the results haven't come out yet. It's not up to us to decide who's good or bad right now, right? The results will tell. We'll know whether they're good or bad then. Our Mingxuan, don't let his young age fool you, he's incredibly humble! What's that called again? Ah, it's called 'gentlemanly conduct'!"

Zhang: "."

What the hell? What madness? Is that a compliment? Surely Madam Xu wouldn't say anything bad about Liang Mingxuan? She wanted to retort, but didn't know how. Finally, she said indignantly, "My Mingxiang will definitely do well on the exam!"

Liang Mingxiang couldn't help but glance at Xu Zhichun, silently tugging at the corners of his mouth. She actually knew what "gentlemanly conduct" meant? She must have memorized it from Liang Mingxuan's ramblings, right? Did she even understand what "gentlemanly conduct" meant before spouting nonsense?

Uncle Liang was also annoyed as soon as Xu Zhichun spoke, and said with a fake smile: "What my niece-in-law said is right. We'll know whether it's good or bad when the results come out. It doesn't matter if you don't do well. Mingxuan, you can't cry, you know. You'll just be making a fool of yourself in the village, haha."

Xu Zhichun was annoyed. "Well, Uncle should comfort Cousin Mingxiang more before he goes back!"

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