Immortal Martial: Pushing Through Two Realms From Reality Section 38

Girls and boys are different, after all. Parents feel more at ease if the university is closer.

If Jiang Shu attended Jiangnan Academy, perhaps he could keep an eye on Yan Yan.

"Then let's tentatively set Jiangnan Academy for now. I'll see what conditions the four major academies offer later. Dad, Mom, please eat, the food is getting cold."

"Xiao Shu..."

"Mm."

"Should you tell Grandma and Grandpa, and your uncle about getting into the academy without an exam? Or wait until the results are out..."

"Dad, Martial Arts is different from academic performance. For the college entrance exams in arts and sciences, there can be mistakes due to performance. In Martial Arts, we don't have that, unless the policy changes in the last month. As for whether to tell them, you can arrange it. I'm free these few days anyway."

Jiang Shu readily agreed. He knew that for his dad to say "tell them" wasn't just a simple phone call.

The custom in his family was that whenever there was a major event, everyone would gather for a meal.

Just like when his sister was admitted early to Jicheng First High School, their family held a banquet at a hotel to celebrate simply.

"Big Brother, are you free recently? It's nothing important, just that Xiao Shu is about to take the college entrance exams, and he's got some confidence now. Our family should get together and celebrate. Can you bring Sister-in-law and nephew too? I'll go tell Mom and Dad myself tomorrow. Okay, okay, you're free both the day after tomorrow and the day after that evening, okay, okay, I'll hang up."

"A Li..."

Jiang Yongyi was the second eldest. After calling his eldest and third brothers, he set the date for the evening of the day after tomorrow.

"Huh, where's Xiao Shu?"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yongyi put his phone aside and couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know, he went out when you called." Jiang Yanyue buried her head in her bowl, her voice muffled as she replied.

It's over, it's over.

That scoundrel Jiang Shu, how did he suddenly achieve Full Body Vital Energy Circulation and get into the academy without an exam?

Not only will he not be able to joke around anymore, or be used as a driver or bodyguard.

She might even have to become his secretary, solely responsible for handling all his calls.

This is outrageous... is this proper!

Jiang Yanyue felt extremely distressed. Just then, Jiang Shu returned, carrying a bottle of wine. He opened it and poured some into Jiang Yongyi's bowl: "I saw you looking very happy, Dad, so I went down to buy a bottle of wine. Let's have an early celebration for our little family too."

"Dad, don't do ride-sharing anymore. This industry is all algorithms now, it's too competitive. No matter how much you drive, they'll control your earnings to a certain amount. It's better to rest well and take care of your health."

"Mom, you too. Since the rent has increased and opening a shop is difficult, why not stay at home? You really don't need to worry about money from now on."

"Trust your son, the efficiency of martial artists in earning money far exceeds your imagination."

Jiang Shu wasn't sure how other martial artists made money.

But he made money incredibly fast!

He had what others didn't. Relying on the uniqueness of the salt and MSG, within two days, the reputation of Zhou Family Restaurant had spread throughout the inner city of Pingling County, and its business had more than doubled.

Jiang Shu calculated simply: if the business remained stable, he could receive one hundred taels of silver each month.

Then, converting these hundred taels of silver into ten taels of gold would amount to a full 250,000 on Xuan Star!

That's almost eight thousand a day!

Of course, in the early stages, Jiang Shu wouldn't do this.

Not to mention that the gold reserves in Pingling County were limited and couldn't sustain constant conversions. Even on Xuan Star, he was currently just a minor.

Without a stable job, this kind of gray income would have to wait until he became a martial artist.

Soon.

With a flicker of thought, a semi-transparent panel appeared:

Jiang Shu—

Great Jing Dynasty Language/Characters: Minor Accomplishment (20/1000)

Horse Stance: Great Accomplishment (430/1000)

Hungry Tiger Sitting Cave Stance: Great Accomplishment (30/1000)

Hungry Tiger Breathing Method: Great Accomplishment (30/1000)

Tiger Form Three Styles: Great Accomplishment (20/1000)

Two days later.

Evening.

The setting sun cast long shadows across the Jiang River, with the clouds and water merging into a soft, stunning hue like silk.

Hotel.

The entire Jiang family had gathered.

Grandma and Grandpa sat at the head of the table, their faces beaming with joy.

The wine glasses on the table were all filled.

"Little Shu, you're so confident this time, you can get into the academy?" Hearing the good news, the eldest, Jiang Yongren, spoke first. "Come, let's toast Little Shu."

"Eldest brother, what about Hongfei?"

"Him? He just arrived at the hotel and ran into the Section Chief at the entrance. It's quite a coincidence, the Section Chief is celebrating his birthday today and is drinking in the private room on the second floor. Why don't you go call your brother, Little Shu, and take the opportunity to broaden your horizons? After all, school life is completely different from society."

"Society today is different from the past. If you want a good life, you have to go into politics. You youngsters have a saying, don't you? The ultimate destination is a stable job. Look at your uncle, he's doing alright with his outsourced engineering projects, but he still wants your brother to take the civil service exam. No industry is truly stable, but this one is the most stable!"

Jiang Yongren gave a thumbs up and said. Back then, when Jiang Hongfei got into the civil service, he had a grand celebration at the hotel, unlike this small gathering now.

University.

It's just like that.

It's not like decades ago when the Great Jing Dynasty urgently needed talent. Now, academic qualifications are devalued too quickly. He hasn't interacted with graduates from the academy, but he's encountered quite a few from top universities in recent years.

Some capable ones can earn hundreds of thousands a year.

Those without ability often face setbacks in society.

Presumably, academy students are the same.

Being strong academically doesn't necessarily mean being capable.

What's more, Jiang Shu is only getting into the academy through martial arts. The value might not even be as good as those who got in through the college entrance examination.

Of course, he wouldn't say these things out loud.

"Hongfei is indeed the most capable among you," said the grandfather, seated at the head of the table. "Ashu, go and see your brother, learn from him, and then come back for dinner."

"What the heck."

Under the table.

Jiang Yanyue kicked Jiang Shu beside her, her voice extremely low. "What a pain."

Immediately after, she took out her phone and sent a message: "Grandpa is too biased. Brother, you're about to go to the academy, and they're still praising Jiang Hongfei. It was the same last time, telling me that after graduating, I must aim for civil service and learn from Big Brother Hongfei. Humph."

"It's okay. It's just for one day, just go along with them to make them happy."

After replying and giving his sister a reassuring look, Jiang Shu left the private room and walked towards the room number his uncle had mentioned.

He knocked on the private room door, and after a moment, a young man in his twenties opened it, his face flushed red, whether from excitement or alcohol, it was hard to say.

"Huh? Little Shu, why are you here?" Jiang Hongfei was surprised and asked instinctively.

"Grandpa asked me to call you back."

"Little Jiang, who is it outside?"

As soon as Jiang Shu finished speaking, a voice, clearly a bit drunk, came from inside the private room. Then, Jiang Hongfei, who had always held his head high at family gatherings since settling down, instinctively lowered his head, his voice becoming somewhat fawning. "Section Chief Guo, it's nothing..."

Jiang Hongfei glanced sideways, signaling Jiang Shu to leave quickly. He pushed himself back into the private room. "Little Jiang will toast Section Chief Guo again. I wish Section Chief Guo eternal youth and continuous promotion."

"Little Jiang, you're not being honest. Is the person outside your relative?"

Section Chief Guo sat in his seat, his belly protruding. From his position, he could see Jiang Shu's figure, a boy of about seventeen or eighteen. At this age, coming to find Jiang Hongfei, he was likely his brother or something.

After all, Jiang Hongfei seemed to be having a family gathering at the hotel today.

"Section Chief Guo, your eyesight is truly sharp." Jiang Hongfei paused, his hand holding the wine glass, and quickly gave a thumbs-up, praising him. While smiling obsequiously, he was secretly resentful.

He had finally gotten this opportunity to get close to Section Chief Guo.

Why did Jiang Shu have to come here?

What was the point of him being called back?

Right now, what could be more important than pleasing Section Chief Guo!

What's wrong with missing one meal at the family gathering!

"Alright, someone's here to call you, and your family relatives must be waiting impatiently. Little Jiang, you can go back now," Section Chief Guo took a sip of his wine and waved his hand.

He was having his birthday party here, and his close relations had naturally been informed long ago.