Urban Super Medical Saint

After the final exams, it was time to receive the grades.

Although Ge Dongxu wasn't a study genius, as a cultivator, he had advantages in studying that others did not possess. Despite spending a lot of time in meditation, Talisman Drawing, and cultivation, his final exam rankings were still much higher than when he had first entered Changxi High School.

In his class, his grades were around sixteenth, but this time, he had jumped to fifth place. This surprised the class teacher, Li Haoran, who specifically called Ge Dongxu to his office to give him some encouragement.

The top scorer was Ge Dongxu's deskmate, Du Yifan, who was exceptionally strong in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and had scored full marks in math. However, because of lower scores in politics, English, and Chinese, he was only ranked fifth in the whole grade.

Cheng Le Hao's grades had surged from the bottom of the class to thirty-second, which made his parents, Cheng Yazhou and his wife, so happy they almost couldn't close their mouths. That day, Xu Suya prepared a lavish meal to formally thank Ge Dongxu.

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After receiving the report card, the three shareholders of Yaxu Trademark Factory held an annual meeting in the factory office. Though called an annual meeting, it was actually about profit distribution, as their small factory didn't have much need for lengthy summary reports or future projections. Read exclusive chapters at empire

The profits were very substantial. In just under two months, after all expenses, the net profit was around two hundred thousand. Because the laser trademark was still in high demand and short supply, there were few credits, and by the end of the year, nearly all debts were collected. Therefore, Ge Dongxu, the second largest shareholder, received seventy-five thousand in profits at the end of the first year.

This profit made Ge Dongxu very happy, confirming that his decision to invest in the laser trademark was the right one, and that he hadn't misjudged Cheng Yazhou back then.

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A few days later, it was New Year's Eve.

Since Ge Dongxu's grandparents had passed away early and there was only Ge Shengming as the sole descendant, the New Year at Ge Dongxu's home was relatively quiet with just the three of them.

However, because Ge Dongxu had scored well in the final exams and had brought back a substantial amount of money previously, the family was in a particularly good mood. Despite being just the three of them, they still had a joyful and lively celebration.

On the first day of the first lunar month, according to the customs of Changxi County, people do not visit others to offer New Year greetings. Ge Dongxu took the opportunity to visit his master's grave and poured a jar of Huadiao Wine for him.

On the second day of the first lunar month, the family visited some of his uncles' homes.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

On the third day of the first lunar month, dressed in new clothes and carrying gifts, Ge Dongxu's family went to his maternal grandparents' home to offer New Year greetings. This was a tradition formed over many years at the Xu Family. Every year on the third day of the first lunar month, the two daughters who had married out, the eldest son who worked in the county, and the second son who ran a business abroad, all returned to the old family home in Xiyuan Town.

Ge Dongxu's third uncle, Xu Zhewei, had opened a small restaurant in Xiyuan Town, and the annual reunion dinner was held there at the Xu Family Restaurant, this year being no exception. Thus, as soon as Ge Dongxu's family reached the town, they headed straight to Xu Family Restaurant.

Once daughters marry out, they consider themselves part of another family, so when Ge Dongxu's family arrived, the families of the oldest uncle Xu Zheming, the second uncle Xu Zhebo, along with the grandparents, were already at Xu Family Restaurant. Needless to say, the third uncle Xu Zhewei's family was also present.

This restaurant was originally his business.

However, Aunt Xu Suying and her family hadn't arrived yet, even though their home was just in Xiyuan Town.

"Happy New Year, Grandpa and Grandma, I'm here to give my New Year's greetings!" As soon as Ge Dongxu arrived at the restaurant, he rushed to greet his grandparents.

Since his grandparents had passed away early and Ge Shengming's family was relatively poor, his grandparents were especially fond of this nephew, so Ge Dongxu had always been particularly close to his grandparents since he was young.

"This Suying really is a daughter married off, like spilled water. Her home is just a short distance away, yet she is always the last to arrive every year. But my little nephew here, he came running from Baiyun Mountain early in the morning to greet us!" First, the grandparents complained about their eldest daughter, then they held Ge Dongxu by the hand, praising him repeatedly.

"Why wouldn't he come early? He gets a red envelope to take home every year!" Aunt Liang Zhen muttered from the side, her face showing a hint of disdain and dissatisfaction.

It turned out that because their youngest daughter's family was a bit poorer, even though the elders accepted the red envelopes from Xu Suya's family every year for New Year's greetings, they actually gave back more in return. The amount given to Ge Dongxu, their little nephew, was always more substantial secretly, fearing that he would suffer.

Aunt Liang Zhen was petty-minded and always felt that the old man was giving his own money to outsiders.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zheming quickly elbowed Liang Zhen and whispered, "Keep it down."

"It's true! You give elders money every year, and he doesn't even spend it himself but uses it for his daughter instead. What sense does that make? Is it that easy to earn money?" Instead of calming Liang Zhen, Xu Zheming's comment ignited her temper.

This time Liang Zhen's voice was a bit loud and everyone in the house heard it. Both elders pulled a face but didn't say anything, pretending they hadn't heard. On one hand, what Liang Zhen said was true and the elders were indeed biased in this matter, and on the other hand, Liang Zhen came from a well-off family, and her father had been a minor official in the town; marrying into the Xu Family was considered elevating the Xu Family's status, so the elders often had to give way to their older daughter-in-law.

"We're all family, why do you have to be so nitpicky?" The eldest uncle said angrily as his face began to show he was unable to maintain his composure.

"Even real brothers settle accounts clearly, where did I speak wrong?" Liang Zhen argued back unremittingly.

"Mom, it's Chinese New Year, can you say less?" Xu Jirong, Ge Dongxu's older cousin, said embarrassedly while holding Liang Zhen's hand.

"Hehe, Jirong's right. It's Chinese New Year; having a harmonious gathering is the most important. Let's all hold back a bit, just a bit!" Xu Zhewei and his wife, the hosts, usually close with Ge Dongxu's family, quickly came out smiling to smooth things over.

"Hmph, it's nothing really? I was just chatting casually, and your older brother acts as if I'm bullying his sister-in-law." Liang Zhen said.

Actually, such incidents happened more or less every year, so Ge Dongxu had no fondness for this aunt, but out of respect for his uncle, he as a junior didn't react on the spot. Ge Shengming and his wife also had to consider the feelings of the elder brother, and knowing that they could not contribute much financially to the elders in previous years, the elders had pitied them, subsidizing them instead. When Ge Shengming opened his family inn, the elders had even secretly sponsored it. So, Liang Zhen's words weren't entirely baseless, but they were overly scrupulous, hence the couple did not confront her directly but only exchanged glances. Then Xu Suya walked up to the elders, handed them a thick red envelope, and said, "Dad, Mom, you have been helping us all these years, and Shengming and I have not fulfilled our filial duties. This year our situation is not bad, please accept this red envelope and don't give us anything in return."

ps: Didn't achieve three targets, but still fiercely managed to achieve two alone, this is the sixth update, with the seventh coming later. That should be commended, right? I deeply appreciate the support from all readers, thank you very much.