Zhou Jinshan quickly gave an explanation, took the gift from Feng Mingshu's hand, and naturally walked into the living room, then turned his head to wait for her instructions.

This smooth and methodical operation, seemingly orderly and thoughtful, actually subtly controlled the direction, making it hard for anyone to refuse, especially in front of outsiders.

Feng Mingshu took a deep breath and was about to speak when Zhu Cuifen burst into laughter in the living room, looking completely at her.

"Ming Shu, a lot of people on this street have been saying that you and your boyfriend broke up. I didn't believe it. Sure enough, you two are still very much in love. It seems like good news is on the way."

"Xiao Yu, your family is definitely a model family now. I've kept the flour for you. Be sure to let me know when the young couple sets their wedding date. Our neighborhood committee also needs to show our appreciation."

"Alright, I'll be going now. I won't bother you any longer. I have things to do at the neighborhood committee, so there's no need to see me off."

As expected of the neighborhood committee director, Zhu Cuifen spoke warmly and eloquently. After saying goodbye to Zhou Jinshan, she left the bag of flour behind, smiled broadly, and voluntarily departed with a brisk pace.

Feng Mingshu, however, failed to notice the bag of flour that held special significance. He reached out to grab it and chase after Zhu Cuifen, but his mother took it away.

"Mom, go return it. You stay in the hall and talk to Comrade Zhou."

Yu Jingqiu spoke calmly, glanced at Zhou Jinshan, and then left with the noodles.

She caught up with Zhu Cuifen at the courtyard gate, and after some humble and polite words of refusal, she finally returned the white powder.

“Alright, I’ll have the neighborhood committee nominate someone else for this year’s Outstanding Family award, but it’s definitely yours next year, so you can’t decline it again then.” Zhu Cuifen held her hand warmly.

Just as Yu Jingqiu was about to reply, a bicycle bell suddenly rang out from ahead, heading straight for her yard gate. It was the postman delivering newspapers.

The postman screeched to a halt and pulled two newspapers from his green parcel: one was the People's Daily, and the other was a local newspaper from Bincheng.

The postman, beaming, held out the newspapers with both hands to Yu Jingqiu: "Comrade Yu, these are the newspapers your family subscribes to. Both of these newspapers today have news about your family. It's good news, so please take a look."

Yu Jingqiu vaguely guessed what was going on. She took the newspaper, thanked the postman, and was about to go back inside when Zhu Cuifen stopped her: "Little Yu, what good news is it? Hurry up and unfold it and take a look. I'll spread the word for you in the good neighborhood. Maybe this year's advanced family award won't need to be nominated again."

Zhu Cuifen was too enthusiastic, and Yu Jingqiu had no choice but to open one of the newspapers. It was a local newspaper in Bincheng. At a glance, she saw the large report on the front page, which was the same report that Director Wu had promised half a month ago.

With her hopes fulfilled, Yu Jingqiu breathed a sigh of relief, her expression calm: "It's nothing, I just did what I was supposed to do, no need to publicize it..."

But before she could finish her humble remark, Director Zhu snatched the newspaper and shouted excitedly.

"Your eldest daughter donated all the family's assets!"

"Even great figures have personally written praises!"

"If this isn't good news, then what is?"

"This isn't just good news for your family, it's good news for our whole neighborhood! I have to go back to the office right away and spread the word over the loudspeaker!"

But Director Zhu couldn't escape, because her excited shouts had already alerted the neighbors, who all gathered around to ask what was going on. Even Yu Jingqiu was surrounded and couldn't leave for a while.

At this moment, the Feng family's living room, separated by a courtyard, was quiet and undisturbed by the noise outside.