70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 101: Good News

"No wonder you’re the most educated in our family, you’ve got all the big ideas." Xu Minghui ruffled Xu Mumu’s hair a few times, successfully messing it up.

"I’m speaking from the heart, bro, you should pay more attention to studying too. Look at how Minglei already knows more than you. You don’t want to end up knowing less than Minglei, do you?" Xu Mumu said helplessly. If he wasn’t her brother, she wouldn’t bother lecturing him with all these big truths.

"Alright, you’re right." Xu Minghui smiled, ultimately not mentioning asking his sister to help him get into the shoe factory.

When he found out that Du Yu was close to Xu Mumu and that Du Yu was the son of the shoe factory manager, he felt quite tempted.

But he didn’t say much, worried that it might put Xu Mumu in a difficult position.

"Bro, don’t have such a carefree attitude. I won’t lead you astray, trust me." Xu Mumu said earnestly.

"Yes, yes, I’ve always trusted you." Xu Minghui said with a smile.

"Alright then, since you trust me, I’ll make sure to tutor you during the summer break, catch you up on middle and high school studies." Xu Mumu said seriously, looking at her brother’s lazy demeanor. Xu Mumu had a headache but planned to push him hard over the summer.

It’s time to start arranging for Xu Minghui to find a job. He’s at the age to settle down but has no job. How’ll he support a family in the future? She doesn’t want her brother to end up like their parents, thinking they can just live off others. Such thinking is not acceptable.

"No way, does the factory entrance exam still test middle and high school content?" Xu Minghui was shocked.

"Of course, did you think they’d just hire anyone without caring about the factory’s efficiency?" Xu Mumu spoke seriously, making up things just to motivate her brother to learn more, which she saw as a good thing.

"Then I won’t work in the factory." Thinking about studying gave Xu Minghui a headache. Honestly, he’d rather do manual labor than study. For someone bad at studying, it’s truly a torment.

He didn’t know what tactics his sister used to manage those little brats, but he just didn’t like learning.

"No way, bro, think about it. In the future, when both my little brother and I have jobs in the city, you’ll be the only one left here farming. During festivities, you’ll have to bring food from the countryside to us in the city and take care of our parents. Is that really the life you want?" Xu Mumu rolled her eyes. Her brother had grown older and mature, but changing him was no easy task.

"I don’t think so." Xu Minghui hesitated, imagining that scenario, which made him feel acutely uncomfortable.

Even his younger brother knew how to strive forward. Once skilled, he would work in the city, but what about him? How could he compete with his younger brother? Just look at him—lazy and unable to support himself even if he works. He’s the oldest and will have to take care of their parents. And considering their parents...

Xu Minghui shivered. Terrifying, he didn’t want that; he was still young and could strive.

"There you go, study hard then." Xu Mumu patted Xu Minghui’s shoulder. What she originally used to scare her younger brother was surprisingly effective on her older brother.

After sorting things out with Xu Minghui, Xu Mumu was in good spirits. Back in her room, she tucked away her private savings. Now over forty yuan, she was a little rich lady. The next thing she needed to do was find a way to get a watch ticket.

She wasn’t sure if Qi Feng could help with that, but on the black market, buying things might not require tickets. She planned to ask him in a few days.

As Xu Mumu patted her butt and walked away, Xu Minghui felt a bit depressed these days, contemplating how he could make something of himself.

The scene Xu Mumu painted for him was too frightening, and he didn’t want to live that life. But he saw no path to strive forward.

Witnessing Xu Minghui’s gloom, Xu Mumu didn’t intervene. Letting him think was good.

Once on vacation, Xu Mumu went to tutor Du Yu, bringing the remaining mushrooms from home with her.

She found Qi Feng and sold the mushrooms. Only then did she ask Qi Feng about the watch.

"You want to buy a watch?" Qi Feng’s eyes widened. This woman openly asked for such an expensive thing. Did she even have the money? He knew about Xu Minghui’s rural family.

Looking back at Xu Mumu, he recoiled a bit. Was she going to coercively buy one?

Knowing Xu Mumu’s combat skills, if she wanted to forcefully take one, his little brothers wouldn’t be able to stop her, would they?

"Yeah, do you sell them here? Do I need a watch ticket?" Xu Mumu asked, noticing Qi Feng’s guarded expression but not caring.

"You do need a watch ticket, and it’s more expensive than at the supply and marketing cooperative. If you don’t have a ticket, you can still buy it for double the price." Qi Feng paused and decided he didn’t want to mess with Xu Mumu, telling her the truth.

"I don’t have a watch ticket. Tell me the prices of those watches. I’ll come to buy one when I have enough money." Xu Mumu replied earnestly.

After discussing with Qi Feng, Xu Mumu left satisfied. Knowing the prices, she had a goal and could work hard in that direction.

Once Xu Mumu left, Qi Feng breathed a sigh of relief. In his eyes, she was a fierce woman. His brother’s injuries hadn’t fully healed; it was better not to provoke her.

Unaware of Qi Feng’s thoughts, Xu Mumu felt quite happy. There was enough money at home to buy a watch, but she didn’t plan to touch it. When she saved enough, she’d ask her mom to chip in half. After all, she’d caught the snake herself.

Now that she’s found a way to make money and improve her writing skills, why not do it?

"Mumu, why are you so happy today?" Du Yu asked, curious as Xu Mumu had a faint smile on her face.

"Just had some good news. Where’s your homework? Take it out, and I’ll check it for you." Xu Mumu said with a grin, not mentioning the watch.

"Wait, I’ve got something to tell you. It’s good news!" Du Yu said expectantly, looking at Xu Mumu.

"What good news? Did my third uncle’s family do something?" Xu Mumu raised an eyebrow, wondering if it was something major from her uncle’s side.

"No, it’s about finding a job for your brother. I know of one. My dad has a recommendation slot, but whether your brother gets in depends on his own ability." Du Yu said as he peeled an orange, feeling cheerful.

"What kind of job?" Xu Mumu was curious yet eager. She didn’t want to see her brother lazing around. When idle, people tend to overthink and get into trouble.