Fifteen days later, the college entrance examination results were released.
Xue Jinjin performed exceptionally well, achieving the top score in the province. This delighted the entire Xue family.
Xue Jiaxin's grades were quite dismal; she couldn't even get into a regular university...
At that moment, Xue's parents felt that Xue Jinjin was indeed their daughter; she had their excellent genes to become the top scorer in the province. As for Xue Jiaxin, who did so poorly… she was definitely not their child; it was because she hadn't inherited their good genes.
Xue Jinjin is outstanding enough now; after all, not everyone can be the parent of a provincial top scorer! There are so many wealthy families in X City, but only his family has produced a provincial top scorer!
A grand celebration! It absolutely has to be a grand celebration! It just so happens to be Xue Jinjin's 18th birthday! We didn't even have a proper banquet when Jinjin was recognized by the Xue family before... This time, we must have a grand celebration!
Then, with Xue Jinjin's consent, the Xue family held a grand coming-of-age ceremony for her. Xue's father solemnly announced that Xue Jinjin was his biological daughter, and that Xue Jiaxin, who was switched at birth, was now the Xue family's adopted daughter.
Today is a coming-of-age banquet for the two sisters. Although it's said to be for the two sisters, it's actually for Xue Jinjin. Xue Jiaxin is just there as an afterthought.
Many people came this time. Xue Jinjin doesn't have many friends, so he simply invited all his classmates. Xue's father, on the other hand, invited all his friends and business partners.
Xue Jinjin was introduced to many uncles and elders by his father. Xue Jinjin's elegant demeanor and refined speech won the favor of everyone.
"Old Xue, is this your recently reunited biological daughter? I heard she's the top scorer in our province! Like father, like daughter!!"
"No, no!"
"Old Xue is being modest! This provincial champion title is well-deserved!"
"..."
At this moment, Xue's father's vanity was satisfied like never before!
While Xue's father was chatting with them, Xue Jinjin politely left.
Just as I reached a corner to rest for a while, all my friends gathered around.
Xue Jinjin spotted Gu Xingcai at the back of the group immediately and rushed forward, exclaiming with delight, "Sister Xingcai! You're back?!"
"Yeah, I definitely have to come for my 18th birthday coming-of-age ceremony!"
Xue Jinjin hugged Gu Xingcai: "Sister Xingcai, when did you get back? Why didn't you tell me? I could have come to pick you up!"
"Xiao Luo will pick me up, that's fine." Gu Xingcai patted Xue Jinjin's back lightly. "I'm happy for you that you're doing well."
Xue Jiaxin watched Xue Jinjin being fawned over, her nails digging into her flesh. All of this should have been hers! Xue Jinjin was destined to be a worthless wretch, enslaved by the Liang family for life!
Perhaps her gaze was too venomous, for when Luo Liangchuan turned to look at her, she didn't even have time to conceal her resentful expression...
Luo Liangchuan frowned. This Xue Jiaxin was really...
Xue Jiaxin immediately switched back to her weak expression, staring intently at Xue Jinjin, who was being fawned over, as if she felt both envious and inferior...
Xue Shaoming came over and greeted everyone, especially chatting with Gu Xingcai for a few more minutes.
Gu Xingcai's gaze towards Xue Shaoming was also different... well... how to put it? There was a light in her eyes! Could it be that Sister Xingcai likes Brother?!
If the two of them can get married, that would be great.
So, Xue Jinjin led everyone to another place to play, and asked Xue Shaoming to show Gu Xingcai around...
The banquet ended successfully without any incidents such as damaged dresses, spilled drinks, fights, or drugging...
Xue Jiaxin had her own ideas, but considering that this was also her coming-of-age ceremony, she was also afraid of leaving any evidence against her, so she behaved herself quite well throughout the banquet.
For his college application, Xue Jinjin applied to the National Defense University in Beijing to study missile engineering...
This puzzled the Xue family, who couldn't understand why Xue Jinjin chose this major.
Xue Jinjin's answer was that her older brother would inherit the family business, and she wanted to learn something useful to contribute to the country...
Xue Shaoming was supportive; the Xue family thought it was a good thing for her to study what she liked…
Yunqi was also puzzled by Xue Jinjin's choice of this major; she really didn't expect Xue Jinjin to choose this major...
"Meow... (Jinjin, why did you choose this major?)"
"I don't know... I just feel that what I cared about before were all small things. I want to do big things! To contribute to the country!" Xue Jinjin patted Yun Qi. "If I had to give a reason, it's because when I was studying history, listening to the history teacher talk about our country's history, I realized that our great nation has always been a strong one, but modern history is just too frustrating. I hope our country becomes strong, and I want to do my part!"
"Before, when I was in the Liang family, all I thought about was growing up quickly, moving out of the Liang family, and earning my own living. Now that I'm in the Xue family, since I have no worries about food and clothing, why not do what I want to do?!"
"Meow... (You're very insightful!)"
Xue Jinjin was a little embarrassed: "Not at all."
After receiving the admission notice from the National Defense University, Xue Jinjin began to study missile engineering on his own...
The Xue family also bought a small villa near the National Defense University (mainly to make it easier for Jinjin's cat to come and go; if it were an apartment, the cat wouldn't be able to easily get home), as a gift to celebrate Xue Jinjin's admission to university. They told her that if she didn't like living in the school dormitory, she could move to the villa, which was already decorated to her liking and ready for her to move in.
Xue Jiaxin, on the other hand, took the art exam and entered an ordinary art school in J City.
After discussing it, the Xue family bought Xue Jiaxin a two-bedroom apartment near her university, transferred her household registration there, and sent all her clothes, bags, jewelry, and personal belongings to her apartment, thus fulfilling their friendship of more than ten years.
They originally intended to send Xue Jiaxin back to the Liang family, but Xue Jiaxin vehemently refused. She knew the Liang family was a bunch of parasites, and if she got involved with them, she would definitely be sucked dry. She didn't want to go back to the Liang family! She preferred to be independent!
Xue Jiaxin looked at the Xue family with a pitiful expression: "Mom and Dad, I won't be able to come back to be with you anymore. I hope you can be healthy and happy..."
Mr. and Mrs. Xue were still somewhat reluctant.
Xue Shaoming said without any emotion, "Let's go. I'll take care of Mom and Dad from now on, don't worry."
Finally, Xue Jiaxin, carrying large bags and small packages, and with the 1 million yuan given to her by her parents, reluctantly left the Xue family...
One million is a considerable sum for most people; it's enough for her to cover university expenses until she finds a job… But can Xue Jiaxin, who's used to a life of luxury, really adapt to this kind of life?
Xue Jinjin soon took Yunqi to the National Defense University in Beijing. Because cats weren't allowed in the dormitories, even though he had paid the dormitory fees, Xue Jinjin mostly went back to his small villa. Occasionally, when he had a lot of classes, Xue Jinjin would go back to his dormitory to rest for a while before continuing his classes.
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