Urban Super Medical Saint

The old man took the red envelope and saw how thick it was, surely holding at least five or six thousand. He hurriedly said, "What are you doing? This isn't how you should give living support money, and besides, Dongxu is attending high school now, and his annual tuition and living expenses are significant. In a couple more years, he'll need to attend university, and that will be a major expense. You should keep this money for yourselves."

"Dad, we have the money for Dongxu's university. Take this money and buy whatever you want. Don't hesitate to spend it," Xu Suya said as her eyes reddened slightly when she saw her father reluctant to accept the money.

"Mom and Dad, since Suya is so filial, you should just accept it!" Liang Zhen spoke from the side.

"You..." Finally, the two elders couldn't help but glare at Liang Zhen.

"Mom and Dad, my sister-in-law is right. Just take it. We still have tens of thousands in our account, so you don't have to worry about Dongxu's university in the future," Ge Shengming hurriedly stepped forward and said as he saw the situation.

The elders, seeing that their son-in-law had also spoken up, reluctantly accepted the money to avoid hurting his pride. They thought to themselves that they would find a time to return the money privately later.

And Liang Zhen's face revealed a trace of disdain, clearly not believing Ge Shengming's words and suspecting it was just for show.

However, Xu Zheming and his son Xu Jirong, seeing that because of their mother's insistence, Ge Shengming and his wife had to make a public stance, felt somewhat embarrassed. The younger generation cared even more about these things. Xu Jirong deliberately ignored his mother and went to Ge Dongxu instead, draping an arm over his shoulder and asking, "Dongxu, I heard you got into Changxi First High School this year. You're way better than us cousins."

"Cousin, you're amazing too. Grandpa said you performed really well in the army and even received praise from the leaders," Ge Dongxu said with a smile. Although he was irritated with his aunt, he still felt close to this older cousin, often following him around like a shadow setting off firecrackers during the New Year when he was younger.

"Seems like after getting into Changxi First High School, you've started talking like an adult," Uncle Xu Zhewei said with a laugh.

"Of course, getting into Changxi First High School means one foot is already in the door of a university! It looks like our Xu family is going to have a university student," Uncle Xu Zhebo said.

"University graduates aren't as highly valued as before. In the past, graduates were guaranteed jobs, and even their education was funded by the state. But now, not only do they have to pay their own way, our Jiangnan Province has stopped guaranteeing job placements from this year. When Dongxu graduates from university, finding a job might itself be a challenge," Liang Zhen said, annoyed at seeing her son, Xu Zhewei, and the others praising Ge Dongxu, as if they were stealing her limelight, and couldn't help but throw cold water on the discussion.

"That's different. Graduates from key universities are still highly sought after. Dongxu does well in school, and he's bound to get into a key university," the grandfather said.

"Dongxu might be doing well in our town, but all those who got into Changxi First High School were the top students from their respective schools. Once he's there, he'll just be average," Liang Zhen continued to dampen the spirits.

"Who says Dongxu will be average at Changxi First High School? This year, he ranked fifth in his class and thirty-second in his year group," Xu Suya, no longer able to contain herself after hearing her sister-in-law belittle her son like that and out of respect for her brother, jumped in and said.

"Really? If Dongxu maintains this performance, he's definitely heading for a key university," the uncles said, their eyes lighting up upon hearing this.

"Haha, that's great!" The grandfather laughed heartily, pleased.

The second aunt and third aunt also joined in, praising Ge Dongxu for being sensible and doing well in his studies.

After everyone had sung Ge Dongxu's praises for a while, noticing that Liang Zhen looked somewhat displeased and remembering she was someone who really cared about saving face, they began to ask about Xu Jirong's situation.

"Right, Jirong, didn't you transfer from the military to a civilian job this year? How has that worked out?"

"There are actually several units interested in taking him in, all state-owned enterprises and institutions, but I always felt it would be better to get into a government department." Seeing everyone asking about Xu Jirong, a trace of radiance and evident pride finally began to surface on Liang Zhen's face as she spoke. Experience exclusive tales on empire

"Actually, state-owned enterprises and institutions are quite good. Many people are banging their heads against the wall trying to get in," Xu Zhebo remarked.

"That's right! After all, it's a public-sector job, an iron rice bowl! This way, your entire family will all be on the public payroll, which is pretty remarkable, and you'll all get pensions when you retire. Unlike us in business, we might make a bit this year, but who knows if we'll lose or earn next year. When we get old, we have to rely on our children, unlike you guys, who are taken care of by the state; how cool is that!" Xu Zhewei and others also chimed in one after the other.

"What are you talking about, it's all just fixed salary, guaranteed income regardless of the weather, guaranteed income regardless of the weather," Liang Zhen said modestly with a wave of her hand, but anyone could read the pride and conceit on her face.

"Sister-in-law, you're being too modest now," Xu Zhewei and the others laughed and said.

"Go on, who's being modest with you guys." Liang Zhen rolled her eyes at Xu Zhewei and the others and said reproachfully.

"Who's being modest?" Just as Liang Zhen's words fell, a woman's voice was heard, none other than Ge Dongxu's Aunt Xu Suying, who came in with her husband and daughter.

"We were talking about the sister-in-law!" said Xu Zhewei.

"Does the sister-in-law ever have a moment of modesty?" Xu Suying said with a smile.

"Suying, are you asking for a beating? Today you're going to clear things up for me, when have I ever not been modest?" Liang Zhen stepped forward with her hand raised as if to hit Xu Suying.

"Okay, okay, my mistake. The sister-in-law is always very modest," Xu Suying said, still laughing as she quickly stepped aside.

Xu Suying's circumstances were much better than her sister Xu Suya's. She had gone to a technical secondary school and upon graduation was assigned to the supply and marketing cooperative in Xiyuan Town. Although the cooperative was merely a public institution directly under the government and not considered a power structure within the town government, its benefits and treatment were quite acceptable. Xu Suya's husband, Jin Yimin, was also a technical secondary school graduate. After his graduation, he was assigned to an office at the Xiyuan Town government. Although he was just a clerical official there, after all he worked in a government office, which meant decent benefits and a respectable social status.

Liang Zhen was a rather status-conscious woman, and since Xu Suying and her husband were both on the public payroll, just like Liang Zhen and her husband, she tended to be closer to Xu Suying's family.

Seeing Xu Suying's allusive words, Liang Zhen remained unconvinced, and finally Xu Suying had to think fast and change the subject, saying: "Right, I heard you talking about some job matters just now, was it about Jirong? Has his work transfer from the military been settled yet?"

"There are a few potential units, but they're all state-owned enterprises. I think it's best to get him transferred to a government office, but my dad retired early, and he doesn't hold much sway now, so it's quite difficult. Oh, right, Suying, I heard you were in the same class as the wife of Director Zuo back in elementary school, do you think you could help me have a word with her?" Liang Zhen said, her eyes suddenly lighting up with hope.

PS: This is the seventh update, I can't type any more. That's all for today. In order to have this burst of updates, I didn't rest over the weekend, and because of the burst, the word count will soon exceed the requirements for the new book rankings on Qidian. At most, I can only support one more day, then it will fall off the Qidian new book rankings. The best performance of this book in the Qidian new book rankings so far is fourth place in the new book general list, and first place in the urban new book rankings. I am very grateful for the support from all the readers.