Chapter 1241: Chapter 831: The Big Red Envelope

A few days passed by in a flash, and Jiang Nian wrapped things up before leaving Yuhang, arriving in Landing Town South.

He arrived just one day before the graduation banquet.

Since it was organized by three people together, there was no need to wait for him. Whether he returned or not, the banquet would go on as planned.

As for classmates...

Jiang Nian didn’t invite them.

The graduation banquet is also called the university entrance banquet; in Xiao Longtan Village, it’s called a university feast.

In any case, it’s a social gathering hosted by parents. Those who come are usually relatives and friends, plus one or two teachers.

He didn’t have much to do with it; it could be held with or without him.

"Dad." As soon as Jiang Nian got home and set his stuff down, he was about to head to the house across the street, making Old Jiang’s eyelids twitch.

"Where are you going?"

"To find Xu Qianqian, why?"

"Nothing." Old Jiang waved him off, indicating he could go, but sighed, "What’s this all about?"

Jiang Nian: "???"

What all about?

He didn’t pay it any mind and turned around to enter the house across the street. He brought a gift, and after some joking around,

he brought up the main topic.

"Did you invite any classmates?"

"Nope." Xu Qianqian looked helpless, "We’re just collecting gift money, why invite classmates?"

In her family, Old Xu’s gift money was hers. She reckoned she could gather a couple of grand, making a nice profit.

Working a summer job paled in comparison.

Besides, there were city and county level rewards. Zhenan Middle School also gave money, transferred after the paperwork was done.

Then there were the town level rewards and Xiao Longtan Village.

Additionally, associations related to it and big business chambers or enterprises might also show their support.

However, in Zhenan, they didn’t give much.

It could be said that Xu Qianqian and Xiao Song stayed in Zhenan. Simply collecting rewards could make their hands tired.

"Alright, rich lady." Jiang Nian gave a thumbs-up, "What about Xiao Song? You’re not inviting her either?"

"Hmm." Song Xiyun nodded, pursing her lips, "Not enough seating, would be a bit of a waste of money."

"You two are so money-driven. What about friendship with classmates?" Jiang Nian asked in dismay.

"Who were you going to invite?" Xu Qianqian glanced at him.

"I’m not inviting anyone; most classmates have left." Jiang Nian waved, "The rest have gone home."

"Tch, then why are you even talking!" Xu Qianqian crossed her arms and was extremely displeased. She ran off after that incident.

Now that the university placements were out, the three of them got into the same school.

Let’s see what he has to say!!

Night fell swiftly.

While preparations for the graduation banquet were in full swing over there, the three of them were the most relaxed, driving to the city for hot pot. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Exams bring in money quickly, huh." he said.

Xu Qianqian: "...."

"Things still smooth on your end?" Song Xiyun asked. Her mom was also in Yuhang but didn’t talk much about it.

Jiang Nian had visited and naturally knew more.

"Pretty smooth, oh right." Jiang Nian said, "Your mom is doing well too; she even drives now."

A second-hand car, but a car nonetheless.

He was still driving Old Jiang’s busted car, praying the car wouldn’t break down on the road.

"Mmm." Song Xiyun nodded.

"When are you two beauties free?" Jiang Nian put down his chopsticks, "Let’s go to Yuhang together."

"To do what?" Xu Qianqian glanced at him, pursing her lips, "To work for you for free?"

"No way, just for a visit."

"Hmph!!" Xu Qianqian said she wasn’t interested, but still added, "Since you insist."

"We’ll reluctantly go next week then."

"Okay."

After finishing the hot pot, the two girls went for a stroll. Jiang Nian followed behind, casually playing on his phone.

In the class group chat, with the distribution of admission notices, the group was lively again, with new messages instantly exceeding 99+.

He casually scrolled through; Li Hua was showing off. Liu Yang was posting travel photos, and Huazi in his hand.

Everyone was so flamboyant; truly the graduates of Class 3.

Jiang Nian responded to Qingbao’s admission status message, Qingbao replied with congratulations, then sent a red envelope.

"It’s not necessary, Teacher."

Qingbao: "Just take it; I won’t be attending your graduation banquet. Remember to get along well with your classmates."

Even Jiang Nian couldn’t help but laugh. What does get along well with classmates mean?

Female classmates, huh?

Qingbao’s wording was too subtle.

"Teacher, I’m not planning to invite classmates." Jiang Nian replied, "Just a small gathering, going through the motions."

"You should still do it; it’s not entirely a personal matter." Qingbao messaged, "Ask Teacher Liu."

"He knows a lot of people; you can ask him if you’re unsure."

Hearing this, Jiang Nian felt a warmth in his heart.

"Alright."

.....

The next day.

Even though Jiang Nian said he wouldn’t look, he still found the big guy, even picking up Fangfang early in the morning.

Big Guy: "???"

"Why did you only call me?" Ma Guojun looked bewildered, "Where are the classmates, and Li Hua didn’t come?"

"Quality over quantity, Li Hua is nothing." Jiang Nian reassured, "You’re more important."

Ma Guojun: "...."

Huang Fang was even more baffled. She was preparing breakfast in the morning, and this guy just came in from outside the courtyard with her own dad.

Without a word, he took her away.

Even after getting in the car, she didn’t know what Jiang Nian said to her dad, who was waving goodbye from the dam.

This guy is really.....

"You got dragged here too?" The big guy adjusted his black frames, "Damn it, Jiang Nian is a beast."

"Too?" Huang Fang turned, surprised, "He grabbed you into the car? How come I didn’t see you?"

"Don’t mention it, I got tricked." Ma Guojun was speechless, "He said Li Hua secretly came and brought a girl."

"Looked like middle school crush; I thought I couldn’t miss the excitement, so I came over."

Huang Fang: "..."

No doubt, truly a beast.

"By the way, where is he?" Ma Guojun cursed comfortably but then realized Jiang Nian seemed to have disappeared.

"Don’t know, maybe got called away for something."