RAD Chapter 43

As time passed little by little, S City, as a developed coastal city, saw its economic development speed up faster and faster. Luo Qian and Xu Yan had a very deep impression from the few months they had been here. The two of them, although only having high school diplomas, were considered rare intellectuals back in their small town of C. After all, there were only a few hundred high school graduates in their entire town, which was veru scarce for a small town with a population of only tens of thousands, not to mention college students who were admitted to college.

However, the situation was quite different in S City. Here, high school students were not considered rare, because the number of college students alone was several times more than the number of high school students in their small town.

The longer they stayed in this city, the more obvious they could feel the difference. As business owners, the two of them could especially feel the noble feeling of scholars from the people around them.

Additionally, although S City was more open-minded compared to their small town in terms of thought, there had been no shortage of gossip behind their backs about the two single divorced women running a business with a child. While they themselves didn’t mind the extra hardship and fatigue, the comments about Luo Xiao were something they couldn’t accept. Even though Luo Xiao repeatedly told them it didn’t bother him, in their hearts they still felt guilty about their well-behaved sensible child.

That afternoon, Luo Xiao came back home with his backpack and was surprised to see his mother and godmother sitting inside the house, seemingly waiting for him to return.

“Mom, godmother, what’s wrong? Did something happen?” Luo Xiao asked with a puzzled expression, putting down his backpack and walking up to them.

Luo Qian and Xu Yan exchanged a glance, then Luo Qian spoke: “Xiao Xiao, you know that your godmother and I have been getting all sorts of comments about our store, and the business hasn’t been as good as it was in C Town. So after much discussion, we’ve decided that after the store lease expires, we’re going to stop doing it.”

Luo Xiao nodded after hearing this. He understood that in this fast-developing S City, the food and beverage industry was also developing rapidly. In addition, the few dishes they served at the store had gradually lost their appeal, with the customer flow slowly decreasing. His mother and godmother had tried to improve the flavors and innovate the dishes, but they were quickly learned and copied by the surrounding stores, leaving them with no other choice.

Moreover, they were both strong-willed women who knew that they couldn’t keep the store going indefinitely. They were looking for better development opportunities and projects.

Luo Xiao pondered for a moment, then spoke up with an idea he had long had: “Mom, godmother, I will unconditionally support whatever decision you make. Since you don’t want to keep running the store, why don’t you take this opportunity to really enrich yourselves and take the adult college entrance exam next year?”

“Huh? Adult college entrance exam?” The two were stunned for a moment. Luo Qian was the first to react, with a hint of awkwardness, “But Xiao Xiao, I’m already getting on in years, how can I still take the college entrance exam?”

“Yeah, and I’ve heard that you need connections to even take the adult college entrance exam. We…” Xu Yan also had a hesitant expression.

It seems that the two of them, Luo Xiao’s mother and her godmother, are still somewhat interested in taking the adult college entrance exam. After all, they were people who loved learning before. It’s just that due to various reasons, they could only regretfully give up the opportunity to continue their studies.

When Luo Xiao saw the trace of longing in his mother’s eyes, he knew what their true thoughts were. He had heard his grandmother sigh more than once that if it wasn’t for providing the chance for the younger siblings to study, and if it wasn’t for the eldest sister who was admitted ro university to continue her studies, Luo Qian wouldn’t have started working right after graduating from high school.

“Don’t worry about this. My master knows a lot of people, so he can help with this.” Luo Xiao patted his chest and assured them. What he didn’t say was that his master had already figured this out and told him about it earlier. He had also made early arrangements, so as long as the two of them pass the exam, they can get into that university.

It has to be said that this society is still full of all kinds of realities! But Luo Xiao secretly felt very happy that he could “rely on such a big boss”.

Luo Qian and Xu Yan looked at each other and were completely stunned by this sudden good news. They didn’t expect that they would still have a chance to go to university!

With determination in their eyes, decided to go to university for the sake of their own future, and for giving Xiao Xiao a better future, no matter what!

“Xiao Xiao, your godmother and I have decided, we will both take the adult college entrance exam next year.”

“Okay, got it.” Luo Xiao nodded to indicate he understood, then thought of something else and continued, “Oh, mom, godmother, I heard from my master that the newly built municipal library in S City will officially open next month. You can go and apply for a library card with your ID card. That way, you can prepare for the college entrance exam next year.”

This is really like “a pillow is brought when you are sleepy”. Originally they were worried about how to get the study materials, but now they don’t have to worry about that anymore. However, they still need to study hard. After all, they have been out of school for more than ten years, and those knowledge have long been forgotten. Not to mention that the knowledge now is very different from what they learned before.

Xu Yan smiled and said, “Xiao Xiao, in the time to come, I have to trouble you to be our little teacher!”

“Okay, no problem.” Luo Xiao nodded.

After solving this matter, Xu Yan and Luo Qian felt a great sense of relief in their hearts, but at the same time they were also amazed. They were really so lucky. And Xiao Xiao’s master was so powerful. This time they must thank the old man properly!

The two of them were the type who didn’t want to owe others favors, but this time they made a note of this favor, and they will definitely pay it back double in the future when there is a chance.

After solving this matter, the three of them started preparing for dinner. After dinner, Luo Xiao bid farewell to his mother and godmother and went to his room to do his homework.

After finishing the homework and reviewing the high school textbooks for a while, he went to bed. Lying on the bed, Luo Xiao placed his hands behind his head and looked at the white ceiling, and he had some little ideas in his heart.

Because the store was only signed for one year for safety reasons, it would last until July next year. But since the two of them were about to devote themselves on studying seriously, they will have to focus their attention.

It would definitely be overwhelming to manage the store’s business.

Not to mention whether the business will be good, just the physical strain alone would be too much to bear. In that case, why not simply take some things out of the peach tree space and secretly sell them to resolve their financial burden?

He had this idea a long time ago. But first, he’s young, so if he just goes out and sells them, he’ll definitely get cheated. And there’s the risk of being targeted by people with ill intentions, which could even endanger his life. Second, he can’t keep making excuses that he found these items by luck. Just explaining their origin alone was a major headache.

Anyway, he’s decided to give it a try. As for how to sell them, well, he still has his master to help, right?

As soon as he thought of this, Luo Xiao had a flash of inspiration and a virtual interface appeared before his eyes. But when he carefully checked the items in his space, his eyes widened in surprise.

What’s going on? He clearly remembered that the things he put into the space at the beginning included a whole box of jewelries! But who could tell him why it’s now just an empty box?

Could it have been stolen? No, that unbelievable idea was immediately rejected. This space can only be seen and controlled by him. How could someone have stolen the jewelry without his knowledge?

Unless… A light flashed in his eyes, because he soon recalled that the black stones called spirit stones had also disappeared.

Carefully examining the display interface, he was very grateful for his strong memory and finally discovered the reason why the jewelry had disappeared.

Sure enough, the jewelry had been converted into nutrients for the space. However, while the quantity far exceeded the original spirit stones, the nutritional value was not even several times better.

Looking at the barely increased numerical value, Luo Xiao silently lamented in his heart: Ah, those jewelry pieces were worth over hundreds of millions! And they were silently consumed like this, how heartbreaking! What to do? Also, peach tree space, next time you do something like this, could you give a sound prompt? This kind of prompt with no vibration or sound often leaves the owner, who is always late to catch on, feeling a little depressed…

Since the jewelry is gone, it looks like he’ll have to rely on these rare books and paintings. Luo Xiao looked at the two untouched boxes, hesitating about which one to take out. After all, each item taken out into the real world could cause a sensation, especially for those passionate old collectors and artists.

After hesitating again and again, Luo Xiao’s eyes settled firmly on one of the books: Okay, I’ve decided on you!