Transmigrating to the 1980s as a Delicate Beauty: The Sickly Bigshot Clings to Me
Transmigrating to the 1980s as a Delicate Beauty: The Sickly Bigshot Clings to Me Chapter 96

Chapter 96: The College Entrance Exam

Buns were delicious, but one shouldn’t be greedy.

Eating too many could cause indigestion, which wouldn’t be good for the exam.

Liu Yan washed up and went to bed early, preparing for the big day ahead.

July was the peak of summer heat, but with the urban heat island effect still in its early stages, the countryside nights remained pleasantly cool.

One still needed a thin blanket to sleep comfortably at night.

Jing Xi had a good night’s sleep.

The next morning, she woke up early and headed to Liu Jianchang’s house to cheer Liu Yan on. After double-checking that she had all the necessary exam materials, she sent her off in Liang Chen’s car.

Liu Jianchang, Zhang Rui, and Liu Chun also accompanied them to town for the exam.

Jing Xi decided to visit the exam site again at noon.

Liu Yan’s test location wasn’t at her own school but at another high school, which meant she wouldn’t have to run into that disgusting disciplinary director or Kong Yu. This gave Jing Xi a sense of relief.

Besides, with Liang Chen and her parents there, nothing unexpected should happen.

Afterward, Jing Xi went to the village office and brought two homemade steamed buns for Cao Xinyi.

To her surprise, Cao Xinyi had arrived even earlier than she had.

The sun was shining, and the mood was bright!

“Miss Jing Xi! Good morning!”

Cao Xinyi, dressed in a light pink blouse, walked up to her quickly, her round face full of youthful energy and collagen.

She radiated joy.

“Good morning, Miss Cao Xinyi! Have you had breakfast yet?”

Cao Xinyi nodded. “I have! What about you?”

Jing Xi took out the buns she had brought. “Want a little more? I made these—meat buns!”

Cao Xinyi covered her mouth in mock shock. “I never expected you to know how to make steamed buns! Wow, they smell amazing. What’s the flavor?”

She eagerly unwrapped the oil paper package Jing Xi handed her.

“Can I really eat this?”

“Of course! I brought them for you.”

“Thank you! Then I won’t hold back!”

With that, she began eating in small bites.

She ate in a refined and elegant manner—no smacking sounds, no messy chewing.

Jing Xi mentally gave her a good rating.

In just a few bites, she finished the first bun before Jing Xi even had a chance to ask for feedback.

After swallowing the last bite, Cao Xinyi finally spoke up. “This is amazing! I’ve never had anything like it! I don’t even know how to describe the flavor. When I first saw the slight yellowish-red color, I thought it would be spicy, but it’s not spicy at all!”

As she spoke, she started on the second bun. After finishing both, she took a sip of water from her own cup to help it go down smoothly.

Jing Xi was eager to know, “Give me some feedback! Does it get too rich after eating a lot?”

Cao Xinyi shook her head. “For buns this size, two is just right for me, and I don’t feel overwhelmed. But if I ate five or ten, I’m not sure—it might get a little much? After all, it’s meat-filled.”

“That’s good to know! Do you think I could sell these?”

Cao Xinyi nodded enthusiastically. “Absolutely! I think they’re delicious, and you’re generous with the meat filling. But with that much meat, won’t you lose money selling them?”

Jing Xi replied, “I’m currently learning at a bun shop in town. I’m thinking about letting the owner and his wife try this recipe. If they like it, they can sell it at their shop—I don’t think I’d be at a loss.”

Cao Xinyi looked at her in disbelief. “Miss Jing Xi! Are you crazy? Why would you give your recipe away? This could be a money-making business for you!”

Jing Xi hadn’t thought that far. “Nah, it’s fine. The seasoning mix is my own secret recipe. They won’t have it unless I provide it, so they won’t be able to make buns with this exact flavor.”

Cao Xinyi spoke sincerely, “Miss Jing Xi, remember—never casually share family secrets! If something can make you money and bring you benefits, keep it to yourself! Even with the closest family and friends, you must be cautious. People’s hearts are unpredictable, and you should always be on guard.”

Her words made Jing Xi realize that despite her seemingly carefree personality, Cao Xinyi was actually quite sharp and clear-minded.

Maybe it was her experience as a teacher that had taught her so much.

Or maybe she had always been smart.

Jing Xi nodded. “Don’t worry, I understand.”

Cao Xinyi reminded her several more times, making sure the lesson stuck.

The connection between the two of them was quite fascinating. Even though they had only known each other for two days, it felt like they had been friends for a long time—their energies matched perfectly.

Cao Xinyi was also very dedicated to her work and learned quickly, which was completely different from how she had described herself.

It wasn’t until Cao Xinyi mentioned that her birthday was at the end of the month that Jing Xi finally understood why!

She was a Leo!

No wonder!

She seemed to have a fiery temper, a strong desire to perform, and a straightforward personality. She appeared uninterested in most things, but deep down, she had her own standards for measuring situations.

She knew exactly what she should and shouldn’t do.

And once she had a clear goal, her motivation was through the roof.

Jing Xi suddenly realized that the seasoning she was experimenting with wasn’t just good for buns—it could also be used for braised chicken.

When she opened her own shop in the future, she could definitely put this idea into practice!

After finishing up work and handing everything over, she took the bus to town, getting off at No. 3 High School, where Liu Yan’s exam was being held.

As soon as she stepped off the bus, she was met with a crowd—people were packed everywhere. After looking around for a while, she finally spotted Liang Chen’s car parked at a street corner.

She walked over and saw four people standing nearby, eating ice cream while keeping their eyes on the school.

“Uncle! Auntie!”

“Oh, Xiao Jing is here!”

Zhang Rui quickly greeted her, and Jing Xi walked up to them. “How much longer until she comes out?”

“Not long now, this subject is almost done.”

Jing Xi checked the time—there was still a bit left—so she decided to wait with them for Liu Yan.

With five minutes left before the exam ended, the parents, who had been waiting relatively calmly, started getting restless and moved toward the school gate. Jing Xi followed the crowd.

With so many people squeezing in, it was inevitable that someone would step on someone else’s foot.

Liu Chun suddenly let out a sharp breath—someone had stepped on his foot so hard that his entire shoe came off, nearly causing him to fall.

Under his breath, he muttered a curse in frustration.

Today was an important day for his sister, so he decided to let it slide.

But it didn’t seem to be over!

Liu Chun turned around, but he couldn’t see who had done it.

Jing Xi, standing beside him, glanced around and noticed a young man with a buzz cut moving against the flow of the crowd.

That haircut looked oddly familiar.

She continued watching and saw that after squeezing through the crowd, the man walked straight to Liang Chen’s car.

He looked around sneakily, checking his surroundings.

Then, he took out a brick and smashed the front passenger window.

No one else had noticed him.

When he lifted his head, he even had a strange smirk on his face.

“Damn, it’s that bastard Kong Yu!”

Liang Chen, standing next to Liu Chun, followed Jing Xi’s gaze and saw Kong Yu snatching a backpack from inside his car before dashing away.

Liang Chen immediately reacted. He quickly said to Liu Chun and Jing Xi, “I’m going over to check it out!”

Liu Chun was still confused, so Jing Xi quickly explained, “The one who stepped on you just now was probably that bastard Kong Yu. He must have spotted you guys earlier and deliberately caused a distraction so he could smash the window and steal something. Looks like he’s not just brainless—he’s also a thief!”

Liu Chun panicked. “What should we do?!”

Jing Xi reassured him, “Liang Chen has already gone after him—it’ll be fine! At least we know who did it. You stay here with your parents and wait for Liu Yan. I’ll go check things out!”

Liu Chun nodded. “Okay! Be careful! There are a lot of people around—watch your stuff!”

Miumi[Translator]

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