Rebirth to Save Myself

Chapter 118 Results

"Xiaxia, this says the results will be released at 3 PM today, right?" Chen Chunqi looked up at the article published on the official WeChat account on his phone and asked Su Xia.

"Yes, our teacher also notified us in the group." Su Xia nodded and waved the chat interface to indicate that she knew.

"Are you nervous? Think back to the moment the results came out, did you dream about the college entrance exam again?" Chen Yuan took a day off this afternoon to come back and check the results with Su Xia.

"I'm in a good mindset right now, and I'm not nervous at all." Su Xia shook her head. For her, taking the postgraduate entrance exam is just one option. If she passes, she can continue her studies; if she doesn't, she can find a job and take the civil service exam at the same time.

"Ah, I'm so nervous." Chen Yuan felt like she was back in the year of her college entrance exam. Back then, she was traveling around before the results came out, and she was so nervous about clicking the page when they were about to be released.

"Relax, it's not a must-have option. If you don't pass the exam, there are other paths, right?" Su Xia comforted Chen Yuan in return.

“That’s true. Your parents would be happy if you came back to work and lived at home with them.” Chen Yuan nodded. If Su Xia came back and went to work with her, then she wouldn’t have to bear the torment from Ms. Chen alone. Besides, Lu Jingnian would be back soon, and then Chen Jianguo wouldn’t just nag her about dating alone. It was a pretty good thought.

"The exams are all over now, so why be nervous? Just let things take their course. It's not good to put so much pressure on yourself." Chen Jianguo also canceled his afternoon work today and is waiting for the results at home.

Su Xia watched as the three of them claimed they weren't nervous, yet their actions revealed they were far more nervous than she was. Chen Chunqi had already read that article at least ten times, while Chen Yuan kept pacing back and forth, going to the kitchen for water and then to the bathroom. Chen Jianguo, though sitting calmly on the sofa drinking tea, would occasionally glance at his wrist to check the time.

When the time came, everyone's attention was focused on the laptop. Su Xia slowly entered her account and password, then clicked "Search," and saw the loading screen spinning continuously.

Then the page slowly began to display, showing all the scores for each subject. The first part was the numerical value for that subject, and the second part was Su Xia's actual score.

Su Xia glanced at her total score; it was above 400, so she was in good shape. Then she turned to the three people behind her and said, "Based on this score, we should qualify for the re-examination. We're just waiting for their school to notify us of the re-examination time."

"So does this mean I passed the exam or not?" Chen Chunqi didn't understand, so he asked.

"Generally speaking, this situation is considered a sure thing, but there will still be some options in the re-examination. However, I passed the national score line, so if my first choice doesn't work out, I can accept the transfer. So I've passed the exam, but I can't be sure which school I'll be assigned to yet," Su Xia replied earnestly.

"That's a sure thing then. We'll go out for a big meal tonight. Xiaxia, is there any restaurant you'd like to eat at?" Chen Jianguo clapped his hands and asked happily.

"Hmm, I don't really have any cravings lately. Yuanyuan and Mom, is there anything you'd like to eat?" Su Xia looked up and asked Chen Yuan and Chen Chunqi.

"I've gained a little weight recently, I need to lose some." Chen Yuan looked at the extra fat on her stomach with a frustrated expression. Ever since she started interning with Chen Wenwei, he's been feeding her every few days, and now the figure she had worked so hard to maintain is starting to go out of shape again. The little dress she bought last year feels too tight this year.

“It’s true that eating too much rich food during the Chinese New Year can easily lead to weight gain. But as long as you eat according to the diet plan for a while at work and exercise, you’ll lose weight quickly,” Su Xia reassured Chen Yuan, indicating that she didn’t need to worry.

Girls are beautiful in themselves; there's no need to define them by height, weight, or build. The best thing is to choose what suits you and brings you joy. Why feel inadequate because of a guy's opinion—why be too thin, too shapely, or demanding a curvy figure, or worry about weighing over 100 pounds so you can't lift him? Harming your body to please a guy is the most pointless thing you can do. A girl should focus on pleasing herself.

I put on beautiful makeup today just to look pretty in photos and to go out with my best friends; I wore a pretty dress today because I like it, not to show it off to men or seduce them. All the decisions I make are for myself.

"Then let's go out for barbecue tonight," Chen Yuan said happily after hearing Su Xia's suggestion.

“Great! I want to eat barbecue too,” Chen Chunqi said happily, looking at her two daughters.

"Let's go, let's have some barbecue!" Chen Jianguo put on his coat and picked up his car keys.

Let's go! Let's eat barbecue!

"Why did Lu Lu go back so quickly? She didn't even wait for you to go back to school together." Chen Yuan was still a little sad. She had become good friends with Lu Lu over the past ten days. It was a little hard to see Lu Lu go.

"She also has some problems with her graduation project, and her advisor asked her to go back and deal with them. Besides, I also need to go back to prepare for my graduation thesis in a few days." Su Xia shook her head helplessly. No matter what, Lu Lu was not used to staying at someone else's house for too long, so it was only natural for her to go back first since there was something going on at school.

"Can't I write at home?" Chen Chunqi asked, turning around from the passenger seat.

“Mom, most of my roommates have gone back home, so we can look after each other. Besides, I have to show my thesis to my professor from time to time. If my professor asks me to make changes in person, I have to buy a ticket, which is so expensive!” Su Xia knew that Chen Chunqi was reluctant to let her go. Since she and Chen Yuan went to study in another city, they would only come home during winter and summer vacations. Chen Chunqi would always complain that the house was too quiet.

“That’s true. Then why doesn’t Yuanyuan need to revise her thesis?” Chen Chunqi turned to Chen Yuan and asked.

“Our majors are different, and those in the humanities naturally have to go through all this trouble. I’m a science major, so as long as I get my internship certificate, the thesis is easy to handle. Then I just have to go through the defense process, and I’ll graduate in no time,” Chen Yuan said proudly, patting her chest.

"Don't be too proud. Nobody knows what will happen until the very end," Chen Jianguo said, glancing at the rearview mirror.

"Got it, Dad."

"Oh right, the house I bought for you last time seems to be ready for handover. I even sent the handover notice to your home last time," Chen Chunqi suddenly remembered and said.

"I don't have the money. Such a big villa, the renovation alone would cost at least a million." Chen Yuan clutched her meager internship salary, feeling miserable.

“After you graduate, you can take out a loan to renovate. I remember there are renovation loans available these days, which are much cheaper than mortgages. Your dad has already paid for everything in full, so there are no worries. A renovation loan is a piece of cake!” Chen Chunqi said dismissively, her bank account now boasting a long string of numbers.

At first, Chen Jianguo entrusted her with the management of the properties and shops. Later, under Chen Jianguo's guidance, she also bought some properties. Now she collects rent, runs beauty salons, and occasionally goes out to socialize with Chen Jianguo. Her life is very comfortable.

“Mrs. Chen, your husband is rich, and you are rich too. My internship salary is only three thousand. How many years will it take to pay off a million?” Chen Yuan said with a worried look.

"Not counting interest, it would take about three hundred years to repay," Su Xia kindly reminded her from the side.

"Then should I take good care of my health and try to live to be a hundred years old, and then borrow another five hundred years from God?" Chen Yuan said, laughing as she spoke.

"You're so clueless! Salary isn't fixed; you can get a raise! If this company won't give you one, just switch jobs!" Chen Chunqi said to Chen Yuan with a look of exasperation.

“That’s right, your mom is right. If all else fails, you can come back. I’ll offer you a million-dollar annual salary so you can pay back the principal in a year.” Chen Jianguo nodded; his wife was quick-witted.

"So that's the trick you guys were using, tsk tsk tsk, luckily I didn't fall for it." Chen Yuan patted her chest, then said to Su Xia, "A million-dollar annual salary, why don't you go for it!"

“I’ve made some money through social media, and it seems like this is the job you need most right now.” Su Xia smiled sheepishly. She had been saving money since she was a child, and after social media became popular, she also took on advertising jobs, so she still had the money for renovations.

"No way, no way, I can't be the poorest person in this car!" Chen Yuan looked at the three of them in shock.

“I think so.” Chen Jianguo nodded. He had seen Su Xia’s short videos and understood the rise of short videos in recent years. His company was also exploring short video platforms and understood their potential. Since starting university, Su Xia had basically stopped asking them for living expenses, always saying she had money when they sent her money. However, he and Chen Chunqi believed that while Su Xia could keep her own money, as parents, they still needed to provide her with sufficient living expenses.

"Waaah, I'm going to buy a lottery ticket later. I want to become rich overnight, hmph!" Chen Yuan shouted, clenching her little fists.

"Those are all scams. Look at how many people can win in a year. It's all a trick to get people like you to spend money," Chen Chunqi said dismissively.

"I don't care, I'll start renovating once I scrape together a million."

"Then you're probably in a bit of trouble in your life."

"Hahahahahaha."

The four of them enjoyed their barbecue and went home happily. A few days later, Su Xia received a call from the school inviting her for her postgraduate entrance exam interview. She immediately packed her bags and headed to the school. Chen Chunqi, seeing her, asked, "Xia Xia, which school did you apply to for postgraduate studies this time?"

"I chose finance within the province, but I don't know if I'll pass," Su Xia replied.

"That's great. So you're going straight back to school after your interview, right?"

"Yes, Mom."

"Okay, I'll transfer your living expenses to you. Don't be too frugal, buy whatever you want to eat or wear, and I'll transfer more money if you need more."

"Okay, Mom. Don't worry about me, I'll take good care of myself."

"Uh-huh."

Su Xia first went to the school where she was taking the postgraduate entrance exam for a re-examination. She originally wanted to have some fun afterward, but her supervisor had scheduled her thesis for review, so she could only buy some local specialties to take to her roommates.

"My darlings, I'm home!" Su Xia shouted as soon as she pushed open the door.

"Welcome back! Now our dorm is all together again. It's not too much to celebrate with hot pot tonight, right?" Ye Zhenzhen said happily, bouncing around.

“Not at all, I’ve been craving hot pot for a long time.” Chen Wanying nodded in agreement.

"Then we should take advantage of the student discount. We only have six months left until graduation. It would be a shame not to use it. We can just get a hand treatment." Su Xia nodded.

"Go away, I've just finished revising my thesis, time to relax." Lu Lu stretched, her head was practically bursting from revising the thesis lately.

"Ah, speaking of my thesis, it's going to be tortured tomorrow. I wonder what words my advisor will use to describe this piece of writing that I just casually typed out." Su Xia's head immediately started spinning when she heard about the thesis; her advisor had already given her a piece of her mind online.

"Cheer up, we've been scolded like this too," Ye Zhenzhen and Chen Wanying quickly comforted them.

"I'm not going to say anything more. I'll pack my things, put on some makeup, and head out for hot pot." Su Xia waved her hand, put her suitcase down, and didn't bother to unpack anymore.

"Let's have hot pot!" Ye Zhenzhen happily agreed.

While having hot pot that evening, three of the four of them reminisced about Su Xia's postgraduate entrance exam score. Chen Wanying said directly, "If you get into that school, it'll be so close to my home. I'll definitely come visit you during my holidays. You won't be busy then, will you?"

"Who knows? I might not even pass the exam. Besides, even if I do pass, I'll have to go for a medical check-up. There's a lot to do anyway." Su Xia herself couldn't guarantee how busy she would be, so how could she easily agree to it?

“That’s right, that’s right. Lu Lu is the only one who’s confirmed in our dorm right now.” Ye Zhenzhen nodded and then pointed at Lu Lu.

“Yes, Lu Lu had already secured a government-funded scholarship to study abroad before you even returned,” Chen Wanying said happily.

"Really? We should raise a glass to celebrate! This is such a joyous occasion!" Su Xia was both surprised and delighted, thrilled that Lu Lu could have such a bright future.

"I was going to tell you via WeChat, but since you're back today, I didn't." Lu Lu nodded shyly. This was something her teacher had told her not long after she returned to school. Now all she had to do was submit the materials, and once approved, the funds would be disbursed.

“It’s more exciting to hear this news in person! Let’s celebrate Lulu’s upcoming trip abroad!” Su Xia stood up excitedly, raising her glass to the three of them.

"Congratulations!" Chen Wanying also stood up; she was happy for Lu Lu as well.

"A cause for universal celebration!" Ye Zhenzhen also raised her glass and looked at Lu Lu together.

"I hope the four of us can stay this close forever. Even if we go our separate ways for studies and work in the future, our friendship will still remain." Lu Lu was also a little excited. Being able to escape her family of origin was something she never dared to dream of before. Her only purpose in running away was to finish her studies. Now she can finish her studies and even study abroad. Once she leaves the country, no one in the country can find her, and she can finally live her own life.

"Always this good!"

"cheers!"