Chapter 54 Reward of 200,000 Yuan (1/2)
It was revealed that several drug addicts had stolen the car. When they tried to steal the car, they got into a dispute over the unequal split and accidentally stabbed the victim to death. They left both the car and the victim in place and fled to another province.
It wasn't until they watched the news several days ago that they found out that someone had taken the blame in their stead. Thus, they returned to City S with confidence, only to encounter the police conducting a drug sweep and accidentally discovering the truth behind the murder.
”Is that all?” A Miao turned off the television. ”What about the one pulling the strings? You're just going to let him go?”
Shen Xinglan read his documents without even lifting his head. ”That's the police's problem. Someone with a low IQ like you shouldn't worry about such a complicated issue.”
A Miao, already used to his mockery, could now selectively block out his insults.
”So Bai Yongwei has correctly bet on the fact that this matter will be left unsettled. Furthermore, this is the first time. Very soon, there will be a second and a third time.”
Her expression was very dark. ”Shen Xinglan, I don't want to be embroiled in your family's matters. This has nothing to do with me.”
”You're already embroiled in it.” The man cast her a glance like he was placating a puppy. ”If you need to buy anything for class, ask Shen I to take you.”
”I've not received the letter of acceptance,” A Miao replied expressionlessly.
Shen Xinglan narrowed his eyes. ”Then you must have failed the exam.”
”I've checked the results. I'm their top student this year.”
”Are you sure you didn't apply for the wrong university?” Shen Xinglan gave her a puzzled look. ”So the overall quality of a prestigious university is this bad.”
A Miao decided to ignore this man until classes begin.
The next day, the acceptance letter from Fujing University was delivered to their home. There was also a cheque for 200,000 yuan included in the letter. It was her reward for being the top scorer.
”The university didn't send the cheque. It's from the Education Bureau,” Shen I surmised, after analyzing the cheque. ”Your grades are enough to qualify for their reward. Moreover, you can also apply for the scholarship for the entire year.”
A Miao happily took the form from him. ”Really? Is there such a reward now? I thought I'll only be getting a scholarship!”
”You're amazing, Miss!” Shen I gave her a thumbs-up. ”The letter says you're the only one in the area who has received this reward.”
With the scholarship for the entire year, A Miao basically had enough to cover her tuition. Now that she had an additional 200,000 yuan, an idea suddenly came to her.
”Shen I, can I trouble you to send me back to my old home?”
In the past few days, Song Baohua had not been sleeping well after finding out on the news that A Miao had gotten involved in a lawsuit. Even though A Miao had called to tell her that everything was fine, she was still worried.
It wasn't until she watched the news yesterday morning that she knew everything was truly fine and heaved a sigh of relief.
”You're just worrying for nothing, mom. A Miao doesn't need our concern at all.” This was the nth time that Zhou Xiao was complaining. Ever since she returned from A Miao's home, Song Baohua didn't allow her to find her friend.
She had thought that A Miao would come and look for her, just like the latter had when she got angry as a child and threw a tantrum. A Miao would always cajole her. But she came to understand that A Miao was no longer the poor orphan that she grew up with.
She was the fiancee of a wealthy man. Before long, she would be the wife of a wealthy man.
”Why don't you give A Miao a call?” Zhou Xiao said with a grin. ”Even though you don't let me look for her, isn't it fine if she comes here?”
”What's the point of making her come all the way here?” Song Baohua glared at her. ”Classes are starting soon. You better straighten yourself out.”
Zhou Xiao rolled her eyes. ”Speaking of classes, I wonder if A Miao managed to enter Fujing University.”
”A Miao is such a studious person. She'll definitely make it.” Song Baohua sighed. ”If not for you, she would've long gone to university...”
”Can't you stop repeating that?” Zhou Xiao became upset. ”What do you mean 'if not for me'? I'm the one who first succeeded in entering the university. Regardless of whether it's a first-class university or not, I still made it.”
Song Baohua rapped her on the head after hearing what she said. ”Who's the one to blame that A Miao couldn't sit for the exam?”
”Tsk...” Zhou Xiao had nothing more to say.
Back then, she and A Miao had sat for the university entrance examination together. However, the day before the examination, she insisted on wearing roller skates to pick up Song Baohua from the stall. In the end, a car narrowly missed her at the intersection. It was A Miao who pushed her away.
Unfortunately, A Miao fell and ended up lying unconscious on a hospital bed for two days. She had missed her university entrance examination.
”Either way, you better wizened up. Don't keep bothering A Miao.” Song Baohua was still ill at ease and advised her daughter.
”Then I'll come over and disturb you two!” A Miao flipped the curtain at the door and entered.
Zhou Xiao cried, ”A Miao!”
”Hehe!” A Miao pulled on her arm. ”I made you worry for me, Auntie Song.”
Song Baohua took a careful look at her and responded only after determining that she was fine. ”Sigh, it's alright as long as you're fine!”
”Hurry and sit down, A Miao!” Zhou Xiao pulled A Miao to the bed. ”I... I thought you're so angry with me that you won't talk to me again.”
”I won't.” A Miao waved her hand. ”I know that's your character. I won't hold it against you.”
It wasn't until then that Zhou Xiao felt relieved. ”That's good to hear. My mom insists on me apologizing to you. Hurry up and stop her from nagging.”
”Oh, you.” Song Baohua glared at Zhou Xiao. ”Oh right, A Miao. Have you received the admission letter?”
A Miao nodded with a face full of smiles. ”It's precisely why I came here today.” She told them about the 200,000 yuan reward that she received. Zhou Xiao looked at her in disbelief.
”R... Really? You can get that much money just by becoming the top scorer?”
”Yes! I dropped by the bank on my way here and verified it. It's true!” A Miao took out the cheque. ”Auntie Song, why don't you guys move into a new home?”
Song Baohua was stunned. ”What did you say?”
”I've thought about it. Considering how delicious your steamed buns are, I think we can rent a shop. I want the double-story kind so we can live and conduct business at the same place.”