Chapter 209: Getting the Little Black Book License

Two days later, Qin Tian passed the third subject of the driving test in one go. He only needed to complete the final theoretical exam for the fourth subject to get his little book.

In order to successfully get it in his hands before school started, he bought some good liquor and cigarettes to give to his instructor and the staff at the driving school consultation office, asking them to help arrange the earliest possible exam slot.

The next day, Qin Tian, along with his mother and Xia Nuannuan, took a car back to their old home in the countryside.

From the Yucheng city area to the entrance of their home village, it actually took less than an hour by bus.

However, ever since Qin Tian could remember, his mother had basically only brought him back during the Lunar New Year, not wanting him to hear the idle gossip from those bored people in the village directed at the two of them.

During the Lunar New Year, no matter how much those bored people liked to gossip behind others' backs, they would restrain themselves at least a little.

Qin Tian's maternal grandparents were already nearing seventy, but their health was still decent. Seeing Qin Tian bring back such a beautiful and sensible girlfriend, the smiles on their faces never ceased.

After Xia Nuannuan presented the gifts that Qin Tian's mother had helped prepare for the two elders, Qin Tian's grandmother complained about why they had brought gifts at all, but she smiled so broadly that her toothless gums were exposed, and she held Xia Nuannuan's hands, unwilling to let go.

For the next two days, his grandfather and his uncle from the village helped Qin Tian get busy with the arrangements for the celebration banquet for his admission to university.

After his uncle sent out the invitations, the fellow villagers in the village were all astonished.

After all, Qin Tian did not have the surname Tang like most people in the village, and it was quite rare for a celebration banquet to be organized by the mother's side of the family.

Even some of the villagers who had liked to gossip and criticize Qin Tian's mother in the past began to act petty again, discussing all sorts of nasty things.

The general gist was that Qin Tian's mother had actually run to her maiden home to hold a university admission banquet just to collect gift money.

Some people even made up various excuses on the spot, refusing to attend.

Qin Tian, who had forgotten an important matter, had his uncle pass the word out that he would not be accepting any gift money for this banquet.

Once this news spread through the village, it immediately caused an uproar.

There were plenty of weddings and funerals in the village, but this was the first time they had ever heard of such a good deal where one could eat and drink for free without needing to give gift money.

Just as these people were skeptical about it, another shocking piece of news spread.

The Qin Tian who is about to host a banquet for his college admission is actually this year's provincial top scholar with a perfect score?

Some so-called fellow villagers who couldn't stand to see others doing well naturally didn't believe it at first, but soon, this news was confirmed through various channels.

After all, Qin Tian had been interviewed by the People's Daily.

Even though he had requested that his face not be shown in the newspaper, the various information revealed in the news—Qin Tian's name, Yucheng No. 4 High School, and the fact that Qin Tian and his mother relied on each other—had all been mentioned.

No matter how unwilling those jealous people were to accept it, they couldn't possibly believe that all of this was just a coincidence.

Afterward, even before the day of the banquet, people came in an endless stream to offer their congratulations.

Naturally, Tang Xiuxia and his grandparents had a moment of great glory, and the pent-up frustration they had felt in their hearts for these years was finally dissipated.

Qin Tian couldn't be bothered to look at the petty faces of certain people who acted one way to his face and another behind his back, and he wasn't used to such occasions, so he found an excuse to slip away, taking Xia Nuannuan for a walk in the fields behind the village.

On the day of the banquet, while the guests were eating the free feast, Qin Tian took the microphone and said some heartfelt words.

Among them, he emphasized his gratitude for his mother's upbringing over the years, and stated in a solemn tone that from now on, he would be the pillar of the family and his mother's support.

These words made Tang Xiuxia lower her head and secretly wipe away tears, yet a proud and beaming smile hung on her face.

The guests in the hall had mixed feelings; the few who were prone to jealousy could only smile and offer their envious blessings at this moment.

Everyone knew very well that this family was likely to rise to prosperity from now on, and those unpleasant words could no longer be spoken casually.

Finally, just as he had done on the day of his banquet, Qin Tian publicly declared his romantic relationship with Xia Nuannuan in front of all the guests, thanking her for her companionship during this time.

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After returning to Yucheng following the banquet, the day of school starting was not far off.

The registration time for new students at Jiang University this year was September 4th and 5th. After discussing it with Xia Nuannuan, Qin Tian decided to head over two days early.

As for the Tianming Internet Cafe, Qin Tian, the hands-off boss, had to go and show his face, otherwise, he would really feel too embarrassed.

Anyway, his future father-in-law was also in Jiangcheng, so they had a place to stay.

During these last few days of vacation, besides meeting up with Zhang Peng and the others from time to time, Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan spent as much time as possible with their two mothers.

Time passed quickly. On the 28th, Qin Tian passed the fourth subject exam, and after waiting for more than an hour, he received his little black book driving license on the spot.

On the way home from the driving test center by taxi, Qin Tian received a call from Xia Nuannuan.

"Hello? Nuan Nuan!"

"Qin Tian, did you get your license?"

"That's a must!"

"Hee hee... That's great, congratulations, congratulations! Come to my house, my mom made your favorite dishes, we're celebrating for you!"

"It's just getting a license, are you really celebrating for me?"

"Anyway, hurry over, the dishes are already on the table, it'll be about time to eat when you arrive."

"Okay, I'll be there soon!"

"Mm-hmm, I'm hanging up then, going to help serve the dishes."

After saying that, Xia Nuannuan hung up the phone directly.

Qin Tian scratched his head in some confusion and told the uncle driver in front the new destination.

Soon, the car drove to the entrance of the residential complex where Xia Nuannuan lived.

"Uncle, thanks!"

Qin Tian paid the fare, politely thanked the driver, and got out of the car.

Walking into the complex and arriving downstairs at the unit where Xia Nuannuan lived, a new car parked downstairs with a temporary license plate caught his attention.

It was a charcoal-black BMW 5 Series, with a very high-end appearance.

Qin Tian didn't know much about cars, but he knew a thing or two about this BMW model, which was the perennial best-seller, and it had been one of his dream car models in his past life.

This car looked like it had a high configuration, and the on-the-road price was likely not low.

Are there so many rich people in Yucheng now?

Qin Tian felt a bit surprised in his heart, but he didn't take it to heart and went straight into the building.

Arriving at Xia Nuannuan's door, he rang the doorbell.

"Coming, coming!"

Xia Nuannuan's voice and the sound of running footsteps came from inside, and then the door was pushed open.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Qin Tian smelled the aroma of food wafting out and praised with a smile.

"Hee hee... Hurry in, we can eat in a moment!"

Xia Nuannuan said excitedly.

Qin Tian nodded and walked straight in to change into his slippers.

During this period, he had come here quite often.

She even had slippers specially prepared for him, cartoon couple-style ones; his had a dog pattern, while Xia Nuannuan's had a cat. ===== CHAPTER 210 =====