So what if she's an ordinary girl? She still gets her older brother to fight for the top spot o

After Zhang Xiaoyu ended her broadcast, she did not immediately leave Starlight. Looking at the string of numbers on her account, she clutched her heart and took several deep breaths. Something she had only dared to dream of had come true today!

Although she can't yet claim to be financially independent, she can now proudly say that she will be a college student with savings in the future!

As for why it's "the future," it's because the number hasn't entered her bank account yet. Zhang Xiaoyu doesn't dare to exaggerate until the money is actually in her pocket.

There were also new messages in the fan group. Zhang Xiaoyu clicked in and found that it was quite lively. Everyone was happy for her.

Zhang Xiaoyu smiled and then sent a red envelope containing only two hundred yuan, hoping everyone would share in the joy.

I glanced at the time; it was already past five. Time for dinner!

She's going to splurge today and order takeout instead of climbing the stairs.

She ordered braised chicken rice from a restaurant near the school. After the delivery was brought to the dormitory building, part-time students delivered it to each dormitory.

Hearing the knock, Zhang Xiaoyu quickly got up and went to open the door: "Coming!"

"Hello, takeout." A girl stood at the door. She must have been quite tired from climbing such a high flight of stairs, as she was slightly out of breath, but she still had a smile on her face when she handed her the takeout.

Zhang Xiaoyu actually had some impression of this girl, because she often saw her carrying a lot of takeout bags upstairs during mealtimes.

"Thank you."

After receiving the takeout, Zhang Xiaoyu closed the door and returned to her seat.

She had previously asked curiously how much money she could earn from such a part-time job. Zhou Yueling told her, "It's just hard-earned money. It seems like one yuan per order, which sounds like a lot, but one person can only deliver twenty or thirty orders in a day, or maybe just a few. That's about enough for two meals a day."

Some students also work directly as delivery riders, which earns them more money, but it's also more tiring.

Thinking about all this, Zhang Xiaoyu sighed. Compared to them, she was lucky enough; at least she could sit and didn't have to do any physical labor.

"It smells so good!" Zhang Xiaoyu smelled the aroma of the chicken and felt her stomach rumbling. No wonder this store's monthly sales have reached over six thousand; it really is authentic.

Zhang Xiaoyu knows it's a bad habit to eat takeout while playing on her phone, but she just can't break it.

Then a WeChat message popped up at the top of her phone. If it were anyone else, she would have thought to reply later.

[Lonely Island Bro: Golden Retriever Eating - GIF]

When Zhang Xiaoyu clicked on it, she saw that the golden retriever was of excellent quality, with a glossy and smooth appearance, clearly well-cared for. It buried its head while eating, showing a very good appetite.

[biggest fish: So this is your Golden Retriever, Brother Lonely Island? You've taken such good care of it!]

He specifically messaged her because he wanted her to praise his golden retriever, right? She understood.

People who keep pets at home almost always treat their pets like their own children, and they are very happy to hear others praise them like that.

[Lonely Island Bro: It has a huge appetite; it eats three to five meals a day.]

[Biggest Fish: The fact that it can eat means it's a lucky dog]

[Biggest fish: It will also bring good fortune to its owner~]

[biggest fish: Island Bro, have you eaten yet?]

[Lonely Island Bro: Not yet, I just got back and it surrounded me, biting my pants legs. I have to take care of this little tyrant first (helplessly)]

Zhang Xiaoyu ate a large piece of chicken, glanced at the message, and laughed. She hadn't expected that Brother Lonely Island liked raising dogs so much; they must have a good relationship, otherwise he wouldn't have said that.

[Lonely Island Guy: What about you? Have you eaten? What did you eat?]

Zhang Xiaoyu saw that she had already finished half of her takeout and casually took a picture of it.

[Biggest fish: Braised chicken rice, the best one near the school, ordered takeout~]

[Biggest Fish: I've already eaten half of it. Lonely Island Bro, after you finish taking care of the dog, eat your meal early too. Eating on time is good for your stomach.]

[Lonely Island Guy: It looks delicious]

[Lonely Island Bro: ...My dog ​​finished eating, but he's still not full... We're out of dog food, I have to go out.]

[biggest fish: Mmm]

Zhang Xiaoyu realized she hadn't contacted her family for two or three days, so she decided to video call her mother.

"Mom, have you had dinner yet? I suddenly really want your braised pork ribs!"

"Not yet. Your dad is cooking in the kitchen. When you come home for winter break, I'll cook as much as you want. I told you to apply to a university near home, but you insisted on going to another province. Now you're craving it, aren't you?"

【…】

"My daughter called! Dad misses you so much!" Zhang's father came out of the kitchen when he heard the mother and daughter talking, and greeted Zhang Xiaoyu with a smile.

After checking on his daughter, Mr. Zhang hurriedly ran off, saying, "My food looks burnt!"

Only after Zhang's father returned to the kitchen did Zhang Xiaoyu dare to ask her mother, "Is Dad alright? Has he found a job yet?"

Yes, Zhang Xiaoyu's father lost his job not long before her school term started. Her family was an ordinary dual-income household, a family of four, with a younger sister in her first year of high school. Because her father suddenly lost his job, her mother's burden became much heavier.

However, Zhang Xiaoyu's mother was just a middle school teacher. Her job was stable, but her salary was not high, and it was not easy for her to support a family of four.

Zhang Xiaoyu wanted to ease some of her family's financial burden by taking on part-time jobs.

So when Xia Yiqing showed her the income her high school classmate earned from live streaming and suggested that she try it herself, Zhang Xiaoyu was so tempted that she did it without much hesitation.

If Zhang's father hadn't lost his job, and both her parents had jobs, she might not have had the courage to try live streaming; she might have preferred to be an ordinary person.

"Not yet. I don't know what's going on these days. Why is it so hard to find a job? Luckily, my job is quite stable. Although I don't make a lot of money, at least I have a stable income regardless of the circumstances. That's where my advantage comes in."

"Xiaoyu, don't worry too much. Your dad will find another job eventually, and we have some savings from the past. Just focus on your studies and don't think about anything else," her mother comforted her.

Zhang Xiaoyu nodded: "I understand, Mom. You should also tell Dad not to worry or be anxious."

"I know, don't worry."

"Is the money enough? If not, I'll send you some more."

"That's enough, that's enough. Don't call me anymore, I still have money."

Zhang Xiaoyu then asked about her younger sister, Zhang Xiaowei. Although it was Saturday, Zhang Xiaowei, a high school student, was not resting but instead attending tutoring classes.

It’s so hard.

After chatting with her mother for a few more minutes, Zhang Xiaoyu saw that her father had already put the food on the table. After saying a few words, she hung up the video call.

She didn't mention her livestreaming earlier, not because she was worried her parents would object. She just felt it would be easier to explain to them when her earnings arrived next month, and it would also alleviate some of her family's financial anxieties.

Although her mother appeared positive on the surface, she knew it was just to put her mind at ease. After all, there were two children in school, and expenses would be considerable, so how could she not be anxious at all?