A top student transmigrates into a book: Reborn in the 90s and rises to prominence.

Shao Wanwan had never participated in such a rural birthday banquet before.

Zhang Suran wanted to help but wouldn't let her do anything, telling her to keep Jiang Zheyuan company and not let the distinguished guest get bored.

Zhang Suran's exaggerated words put Shao Wanwan in an awkward position, but she couldn't help and had to give up.

Compared to treating Shao Wanwan as a guest, Zhang Suran showed absolutely no mercy when it came to using Shao Moli. Even though the chef she hired brought two helpers specifically to do the dirty and tiring work, Zhang Suran, for reasons unknown, made Shao Moli do it all.

Grandma was getting old and went to bed early, so she didn't see how Zhang Suran treated Shao Moli.

Zhang Suran went even further.

Shao Wanwan realized that Zhang Suran was taking her anger out on Shao Moli, but after all, they were mother and daughter. She had already meddled in too many things these past two days, and most of them had nothing to do with the main plot.

They were all caught up in a moment of passion and couldn't bear to see such a good person like Shao Moli being treated like this.

However, if I interfere too much and hinder Shao Moli's growth, she is destined to become a female entrepreneur who saves Yantang Village, not an ordinary person.

However, from her perspective, which showed she had no ambitions, Yantang Village seemed beyond saving.

But thinking about the later prosperity of Yantang Village, I feel that Shao Moli was indeed quite remarkable.

On the day of my grandmother's birthday banquet.

Everywhere was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a lively atmosphere.

This was the first time Shao Moli had ever seen her grandmother wearing a dark red padded jacket, and her patched shoes had been replaced with brand new ones.

His gray hair, damp with water, was combed back and looked quite energetic.

Shao Moli helped her grandmother get dressed, but when she saw her grandmother walk out into the public eye, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

Since her grandfather passed away, this little old lady has no one to confide in except her.

I never imagined that one day I would be able to hold a birthday banquet for my grandmother before I even graduated from university.

If it weren't for Shao Wanwan and Jiang Zheyuan, she wouldn't even dare to think about it.

Shao Moli turned her gaze to Shao Wanwan, who was already oblivious to everyone else, crying her eyes out.

Shao Wanwan seemed completely unconcerned about what others thought or how they viewed her.

Shao Moli suddenly felt a little envious of her.

She held back her tears, afraid that her grandmother would be saddened if she saw them.

In rural areas, birthday banquets have their own set of procedures.

Although Zhang Suran betrayed them on the issue of gift money, it must be said that she is still very capable of handling things.

The drum and gong team and lion dance team they found were very energetic in their singing and dancing.

After they entered, they created a lively atmosphere with gongs, drums, and firecrackers.

Grandma smiled lovingly amidst the thick smoke rising from the firecrackers.

"This money was well spent," Shao Wanwan exclaimed sincerely.

In fact, most of the money for this birthday banquet was borrowed from Jiang Zheyuan.

She and Shao Moli need to receive the gift money before they can return it.

Zhang Suran almost used the money she received as a gift to give to Buddha.

But Shao Wanwan still felt that the money was well spent.

However, to prevent Zhang Suran from making any underhanded moves regarding the gift money, Shao Wanwan went back to keep an eye on the book of gift money entries and waited for the respected elders in the village to write down the names of those who would give gift money.

She put the money away.

This task was originally supposed to be done by Zhang Suran, but Shao Wanwan was really worried about it, so she took over the job.

The birthday banquet was very lively all day long.

Grandma was happy all day long.

In the evening, because all three of them had to return to school the next day.

So I'm going to go to bed early.

Zhang Suran stopped Shao Moli, "I need to take a look at this matter of gift money. Some of it was given by your maternal grandmother before, but some you accepted. You need to give a return gift later, so I need to write it down."

Shao Moli was stunned for a moment, then handed over the gift book.

Zhang Suran took it and quickly flipped through it, finding that only a few of the gifts from younger relatives required a return gift; in the past, it was always a give-and-take affair.

It doesn't seem like there's much money involved.

Then Zhang Suran immediately raised the price, "I've been busy these past few days, and Wanwan did agree to pay, but this is your maternal grandmother's birthday banquet. Shouldn't you give me something too? After all, you were the one who suggested organizing the banquet."

Shao Wanwan was sitting right next to the stove when she heard about this scene of settling scores. She looked up, her face full of shock.

Didn't we already agree on a price beforehand?

Why do we have to ask Shao Moli again?

After repaying Jiang Zheyuan for the birthday banquet, there was still more than 2,300 yuan left in gift money. With the little money Shao Moli had saved by living frugally and a little advance on her wages, she could buy a hearing aid.

My grandmother's hearing is getting worse and worse. Sometimes she doesn't speak loudly, and even if you call her in front of her, she can tell whether you are talking to her by reading her lips.

Since Shao Moli started school, she has been living alone at home for many years. Because of her hearing problems, the television and radio are just for show.

He lived a very lonely life.

Shao Moli was already heartbroken.

But with the hearing aid right in front of her, Zhang Suran suddenly asked her for money.

Shao Moli didn't know how she had offended Zhang Suran. Even if she didn't care that Zhang Suran was a student with little income, she should at least care that Zhang Suran's grandmother was her biological mother!

"I'm going to buy a hearing aid for my grandma. I'm not going to waste this money; she's almost completely deaf," Shao Moli said, her neck stiff.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Suran immediately roared, "Your grandmother is seventy years old. Why would she buy that thing? I think you're just vain and want others to praise you as a good grandson. You're only after these empty titles. A few thousand yuan could last your grandmother for many years. I give her living expenses every year. You're so filial to your grandmother, why don't you give her your living expenses?"

"I'll give it to you, I'll give it to you." Shao Moli's eyes also reddened, and she completely lost her mind.

Zhang Suran completely forgot that Jiang Zheyuan, the prospective son-in-law she had always been so devoted to, was also there.

He turned around, found a piece of paper, and handed it to Shao Moli. "Write down what you said, and I won't ask you for money anymore. Since you're so capable that you can support your grandmother, I won't give you living expenses either. You'll have to earn your own tuition..."

Shao Wanwan realized things had escalated.

He grabbed Shao Moli and shook his head at her.

It was only at this birthday banquet that she saw Zhang Suran so clearly.

I knew from reading books that she was biased and treated Shao Moli badly, but it was just a passage in the book. Seeing it in person was so vivid and impactful that I felt sorry for Shao Moli.

Fortunately, Shao Moli didn't need her redemption; she became strong on her own later on.

However, given their current predicament, I still need to lend a hand. If Shao Moli were to perish here, things would become very complicated.

Shao Wanwan snatched the paper from Zhang Suran's hand. "Mom, we're all family, so let's not say hurtful things. Didn't you say that Dad recently wanted to curry favor with some construction site foreman? We happen to have a few packs of Zhonghua cigarettes left. Take them back and let Dad distribute them at the construction site and say a few nice words. Maybe that will work."

Zhang Suran's expression softened slightly upon hearing "Zhonghua" (中华).