Chapter 516 Passed the Exam

Su Lao Er took the liberal arts college entrance examination.

The cutoff score for liberal arts students in the college entrance examination last year was 445.

Su Lao Er's estimated score is 500 points.

To be on the safe side, they selected a number of second-tier universities and vocational colleges.

Xu's father comforted Su's second son, "Min'an, don't be afraid. You can still get into a junior college. We can keep taking the exams later."

Su Lao Er, "..."

"Dad, with this score, I should be able to get into a second-tier university."

He put in all his effort, using the same dedication he had when choosing a university.

No matter what, he's determined to get this bachelor's degree. Even if he wants to pursue a master's degree, he's not willing to waste another two years trying to upgrade from a junior college to a bachelor's degree.

The application period ended, and the cut-off scores were released. The undergraduate cut-off score was 495, and Su Lao Er's score was just above the cut-off.

Fortunately, after the early admission batch, the batch for key undergraduate programs was completed.

He received his university admission letter in the regular undergraduate batch.

An ordinary undergraduate school located in the suburbs.

Although it's neither particularly good nor bad, at least it's a bachelor's degree.

He kissed the acceptance letter twice, beaming as he went to report his success to Xu Ying, "Xu Ying, I got in! It's a regular undergraduate program, so I'm practically a college student now. We agreed that once I got into university, we'd announce our relationship to the public..."

There was a moment of silence over there.

"Congratulations to our Min'an, that's great!" came the congratulatory voice of Xu's mother, tinged with a smile.

Su Lao Er's face flushed, he coughed lightly, and switched to a normal voice, "Mom, I... Xu Ying hasn't gotten off work yet?"

"Hmm, I haven't gotten off work yet." Xu's mother looked up at the three o'clock afternoon sun and chuckled.

Su Lao Er said, "Then I'll go pick her up from get off work and tell her the good news. Mom, you're busy. I'll go see you and Dad with Xu Ying later."

"Okay, then I'll have your Aunt Qi cook a couple more of your favorite dishes to celebrate," said Xu's mother.

Su Lao Er smiled and agreed, then hung up the phone.

He then called the grocery store and the health center to tell Su Laosan and Li Banxia the good news. He even called Su Laoda and Yao Jianshu's school. The whole family was very happy.

Su Laosan said, "I'll have my cousin get a sheep. Tonight we'll roast a whole sheep in the yard, and we'll also prepare some beer. Let's have some beer and barbecue to celebrate for you, Second Brother. What do you say?"

Goodness gracious, his second brother is a college student now.

That's awesome!

Let's see if that little brat Su Xiaosi still dares to point at him and his second brother and scold them for not even being able to get into university!

His second brother passed the exam!

He passed the exam on his own.

Su Lao Er's smile faltered for a moment. He then told Su Lao San about Xu's mother inviting him to their home for dinner. Su Lao San responded with an "Oh," and said, "That's fine. You go to your father-in-law's house for dinner, and we'll eat at home. How about we bring you a leg of lamb when it's roasted? Or how about we invite everyone over? The more the merrier. I'll call Yu Zhen later and ask her and Brother Yao to come too, along with Grandma and Grandpa, Second Uncle and Aunt, and Third Uncle..."

"So... a big fuss?"

Su Lao Er was secretly overjoyed, but said the opposite of what he meant, "Just an ordinary undergraduate degree, acting like I've won the top prize..."

"Second brother, your mouth is practically splitting open with laughter. Do you think I can't see you, or hear the laughter in your voice?"

Su Laosan bluntly exposed, "That's settled then. I'll be in charge of contacting the others. You tell Second Sister-in-law and her parents that I'll be back at six, and the whole roasted lamb will be on the table by seven-thirty. I'll also go to my restaurant and have the chef cook a few dishes to take back with me..."

"...Alright then."

After being exposed, Su Lao Er stopped pretending and told Su Lao San to prepare some good wine, but not too strong, since everyone had to go to work tomorrow and it wouldn't be good to delay important matters.

Su Laosan grunted twice, "Okay, I'm hanging up."

Su Lao Er then called the Xu family again, telling Xu's mother about the whole roasted lamb dinner and inviting them to come over, so that Aunt Qi wouldn't have to work at home.

Xu's mother asked Xu's father for his opinion and smiled in agreement. She said they would arrive around seven o'clock and that Su Lao Er would pick up Xu Ying and take her directly there, without having to go around to pick them up. They could go by themselves.

Su Lao Er smiled and agreed. After Xu's mother hung up the phone, he dialed Xu Ying's office number.

Hearing him say that he had passed the exam, Xu Ying's breath hitched slightly, followed by a soft sigh, and the tone of relief in her voice exploded in his ears with joy, "That's great, Su Min'an, I knew you were worth the gamble, and it turns out I won. You are a promising talent, I am so proud to have chosen you, you are amazing."

In one sentence, he praised both himself and Su Lao Er.

Su Lao Er's mouth stretched from ear to ear as he listened. The joy he felt was different from the joy of sharing with family. He couldn't describe it, but his heart trembled a few times.

He was very happy, very happy.

Xu Ying was happy that she gave him a chance. Even though she knew his foundation was so poor, Xu Ying resolutely believed that he could succeed and even persuaded her parents to get their marriage certificate with him ahead of schedule.

Such a woman was so perfect that he felt inferior and unworthy of her.

He also felt that he had to offer her his best to repay her sincere feelings.

Su Lao Er opened his mouth, wanting to say, "Xu Ying, let's get married."

I also felt it wasn't appropriate to say such things over the phone.

He needs a bouquet of flowers, a ring, to kneel on one knee, and to solemnly ask her if she will marry him.

He wanted to give it to Xu Ying, since others already had it.

He wanted to give Xu Ying something that no one else had.

He told Xu Ying that Su Laosan was going to roast a whole lamb in the yard that evening, and everyone would be there, including her parents. He would pick her up and ask her if there was anything she wanted to eat so he could prepare it in advance.

Xu Ying said she was craving the tomatoes from Lao San's shop; they were sandy-textured, sprinkled with white sugar, and had a sweet and sour taste that was especially delicious.

Su Lao Er laughed, "Then I'll have Lao San take a lot back and cut a big plate of it."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, and then, not wanting to disturb Xu Ying's work, Su Lao Er hung up the phone.

When Xu Ying got off work, Su Lao Er took an aluminum lunchbox, opened the lid, and inside was a large tomato cut into small pieces, sprinkled with white sugar, and with a few toothpicks stuck in it.

"This is……"

Xu Ying was pleasantly surprised. "Why did you bring this? Didn't you say you were taking it home?"

"There will be a lot of people, and it won't be hygienic if everyone uses their chopsticks and forks. You eat first. Anyway, we're not in a hurry to go back. The whole roasted lamb won't be ready until 7:30. Let's take a walk around before we go back."

Su Lao Er smiled and handed the box to her.

Xu Ying's colleague passed by the two of them, then turned back, stared at Xu Ying, and exclaimed in surprise, "I knew it looked like you! It really is you! Who is this? Bringing you food at our office entrance, could he be your boyfriend?"

A gossipy face with an ambiguous expression.

Su Lao Er instantly sensed the other party's hostility.

Xu Ying glanced at the other person, her eyes indifferent, "My boyfriend."

The woman clicked her tongue, looked Su Lao Er up and down, and after a quick glance, her brows furrowed, and she could no longer manage a smile that suggested she was laughing at him.

Su Lao Er's gaze swept over Zhang Shuai's flawless face several times before he reluctantly said, "Wow, this young man is really handsome. Hey, Xu Ying, does he know you're a divorcee?"