Chapter 84: Bringing Jingcheng University’s Admission Notice to the Grave! (Part 2/2)

He believed that as long as Su Xiaoli’s IQ improved, whether it was studying or doing other things, she would definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

He genuinely wanted Su Xiaoli to become even better.

And now, he had the ability to do so.

Time passed without his noticing, and he dozed off.

When he woke up in the morning, his mother had already prepared the meal.

He washed up briefly and then sat down at the dining table.

“Where’s dad?” Tang Feng asked upon noticing his father’s absence.

“We’re going back to our hometown today, aren’t we? Your dad went out to buy some things,” his mother answered.

“I don’t know what to buy for grandma either. Mom, do you have cash on hand?” Tang Feng asked.

“Yes! How much do you need?” his mother inquired.

“Two thousand. It would be embarrassing to give too little. Could you help me wrap it in a red envelope? She can buy whatever she wants when she goes to the market,” Tang Feng replied.

“Two thousand? That much?” his mother was clearly startled.

After all, it was the year 2003, and two thousand yuan was not a small amount.

“It’s not too much,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile. “I used to stay at grandma’s house often when I was little. Now that I’m making money, it’s only right to give her a big red envelope.”

“That makes sense,” his mother nodded and said, “But you got into Jingcheng University, grandma will probably give you a red envelope too.”

“Oh! I forgot about that! Wrap a three thousand yuan red envelope for me,” Tang Feng decided.

“Okay! I’ll get the money!” Tang Feng’s Mother turned and went to the bedroom.

Soon, she handed Tang Feng an envelope containing three thousand yuan.

“Mom, I’ll pay you back when I go to the bank another day,” Tang Feng promised as he took it.

“No need,” his mother quickly waved her hand, saying, “You just bought us a house, keep some money for yourself.”

Seeing her say this, Tang Feng did not insist.

He would have plenty of opportunities to repay his parents’ kindness later on.

After a while, Tang Long came back carrying bags big and small.

“Have you all eaten? If so, let’s go,” Tang Long said.

“We just finished,” Tang Feng stood up.

“Did you bring the admission notice? When we go to the grave later, show it to your grandfather! Let him be happy too!” Tang Long continued.

“Not yet! I’ll go get it!” Tang Feng went to the bedroom.

He found the admission notice from Jingcheng University, carefully placing it in his bag.

Then, the family of three headed to the entrance of their community.

Tang Long hailed a taxi.

The taxi took them directly back to their hometown.

Although it was more expensive than taking the bus, Tang Long thought it was worth it.

The elderly sunbathing at the entrance of the village congratulated them upon seeing them.

The news of Tang Feng being admitted to Jingcheng University had spread to every corner of the village.

Both the elderly and the children knew about it.

Tang Long and his wife were all smiles, unable to close their mouths with joy.

Tang Feng was genuinely happy seeing this scene.

After all, as a son, he also wanted his parents to be able to hold their heads high in front of their fellow villagers.

Before long, they arrived at Tang Feng’s grandmother’s house.

His grandmother was already waiting at the door.

Not only Tang Feng’s grandmother but also many relatives had come over.

Everyone knew that Tang Long’s family was coming back today and had gathered.

Tang Feng felt a bit teary-eyed upon seeing his grandmother.

He never dreamt that one day he would be able to see her again.

Today, his grandmother was dressed in very festive clothes, probably for good luck.

Tang Feng took his grandmother’s hand and sat down on the kang edge inside the house.

“Little Feng, your third uncle told me that you got into the best university in the country. Is that true?” his grandmother asked with a smile.

“It’s true,” Tang Feng nodded and took out the admission notice from Jingcheng University.

Even though his grandmother couldn’t read, she looked at it for a long time.

Tang Feng patiently read out the words on the admission notice to her.

“Little Feng, I never dreamt that you would do so well. Tell your grandfather when we go to the grave later, let him be happy too,” his grandmother instructed.

“Grandma, don’t worry! I will definitely tell grandpa,” Tang Feng nodded.

“Here’s a little something from me, take it. Beijing is a big place, and living there is expensive. Don’t be too hard on yourself there,” his grandmother said, handing him a red envelope.

Tang Feng thanked her and accepted it.

Then, the relatives and friends present also gave him red envelopes.

In a short while, Tang Feng had received over twenty red envelopes.

He handed these red envelopes to his mother for safekeeping.

Then he followed his father up the mountain.

After walking for some distance, they finally stopped in front of a grave.

His father took out the items he had brought and arranged them in front of the grave.

Tang Feng, too, took out the admission notice from Jingcheng University and showed it off in front of the grave.

If it weren’t for the fact that there was only one copy of the admission notice, he would have liked to burn it directly!

That way, his grandfather could take his time looking at it there.

His father lit the paper money.

Then, he poured out a bottle of liquor in front of the grave.

Afterward, both father and son knelt down and kowtowed three times heavily.

Only after the paper money had completely burned did they leave the place and descended the mountain.

When they got back home, lunch was ready.

Perhaps because there were so many relatives and friends, two tables were set up.

Once Tang Long and the others were seated, lunch officially began.

This meal lasted over three hours.

Tang Long was thoroughly drunk!

He was truly happy from the bottom of his heart today!

The relatives and friends kept toasting him!

Everyone envied him for having such a good son!

When the meal was almost over, his third uncle volunteered to drive them back in the family’s van.

Tang Feng did not refuse.

He and his mother helped his father into the car.

Then, Tang Feng handed the red envelope prepared by his mother to his grandmother.

“Little Feng, what are you doing?” his grandmother was startled by his action.

“This is my heartfelt gift. Buy something nice for yourself when you go to the market,” Tang Feng answered.

“You child…” the grandmother didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Tang Feng chuckled and got into the car.

He rolled down the window and said goodbye to everyone.

His third uncle waited until they were settled, then started the car and left.

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