Chapter 1200
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He didn't think Tan You was being biased, after all, the money belonged to Tan You herself; she had just asked Tan Deming to save it for her. Besides, Tan Deming was very frugal and not the type to squander money.
As for the ten thousand yuan Tan You gave him, Tan Lin accepted it without hesitation. He never asked Tan You for money, and now he no longer complained about being poor in front of her.
Because he now owns a house and has savings, Cheng Wenhui has a stable job, and Tan You is also financially independent. After the heavy burdens that once weighed on the couple were removed, Tan Lin felt that supporting Tan Yue was not a hardship at all.
However, if Tan You offers him money, Tan Lin will not refuse.
Upon hearing that another 100,000 yuan reward had been won, the school gate erupted in noise again. Tan Deming, who could read, flicked the check: "This is 100,000 yuan?"
"We need to go to the bank to cash it," Tan You said softly. "Shall we go to the bank later and deposit it into your account?"
“Okay,” Tan Deming grinned, revealing his gap-toothed smile. “I’ll just withdraw some cash and go buy some groceries so we can all have something nice to eat.”
“Okay,” Tan You said, walking beside Tan Deming. “The school gave me two days off, and I’ll come back to class on Monday. I haven’t been home in a long time, so let’s go home after lunch.”
Tan Deming and Wang Hunu were overjoyed that Tan You was going back to her hometown. Wang Hunu smiled and said, "It's great to go back. You missed your birthday because you were taking the exam. We'll celebrate it with you when we get home."
Tan Lin: "Let's do it today. I knew you were coming back today, so I specially ordered a cake yesterday."
Tan You was somewhat surprised, thinking to herself, "Tan Lin, that tightwad, is actually willing to spend so much money on her birthday this time? He never used to be willing to celebrate her birthday, always saying it was to save money and that it wasn't necessary."
Cheng Wenhui explained, "Your dad has been concerned about you taking the exam. You did very well this time. What are your plans for the future? I heard from the teachers that if you get first place in the national exam, you can be guaranteed admission to university."
"No rush, I'm only 16, and I still want to take the college entrance exam." Tan You has her own plans: "I plan to take the college entrance exam next year."
"I won a gold medal in the math competition. If I wanted to get a guaranteed admission to university, I would basically be admitted to the math department. Although I like math, I want to study bioengineering in the future."
Cheng Wenhui understood what Tan You meant. "So you only want to study for one year of high school, and then go to university next year?"
“Yes,” Tan You nodded, “Studying in school for another three years would be a waste of time.”
Cheng Wenhui understood Tan You's words, her eyes filled with longing: "I've never been to university in my life, so I'll have to rely on you and Yueyue from now on."
“You’ve already taken a step into university, while Yueyue is only in first grade and will have to wait another ten years or so.”
Tan You held Tan Yue's hand and said, "Yueyue is smart, she will definitely have a bright future."
When they passed the supermarket, Cheng Wenhui and his wife parted ways with Tan You and the others. The two of them went to buy groceries. Tan You, on the other hand, took Tan Yue and Tan Deming and their husband to the bank, as cashing checks was the safest option.
Upon entering the bank, before Tan You could even speak, the bank manager smiled and said, "Tan You're here? Congratulations on winning the award."
Tan You covered her face: "You know me?"
"How could I not know him?" the manager laughed. "My son is also in his first year of high school, but he's in Class 1."
Tan You smiled and said, "Then your son's grades are very good. Class 1 is our school's advanced class."
After all, all those who scored above 580 in the high school entrance exam went to Class 1, so Tan You's statement wasn't wrong.
The manager smiled and asked, "What business do you have here today?" Tan Deming handed over the check, saying, "It's a reward from the city. Please transfer it to my account."
Yes, some people may be powerful and influential in the mission world, but in the real world, they don't even have a bank card or an ID card because they're not old enough to apply for one.
The bank manager glanced at the amount and couldn't help but laugh, "So studying really can make money! I'll have to push my son hard when I get back. I don't expect him to be like you; I'll be content if he's even a fraction of your talent."
Tan You quickly declined, saying, "I can't accept that. Your son will definitely be outstanding in the future!"
While Tan You was conducting her business, the bank tellers and other customers—the men—would shake hands with her. The women were much bolder; some touched her head, some touched her hand, and one older woman even hugged her.
In other words, people want to bask in the talent of the God of Literature and hope their children can be as outstanding as Tan You.
After finally leaving the bank, Tan You breathed a sigh of relief: "Sir, I'm going back to rest this time. I'm not going anywhere else. This is too much hospitality."
She didn't mention the aunt who touched her hand, which seemed to be kneading her hand like a cat's paw. It was only because the aunt was kind-looking and an older woman that Tan You lost her temper long ago.
Tan Deming was in a good mood. He squinted and said, "Don't worry, no one will bother you when you go back to rest. Not many people usually come to visit you at home."
Tan You thought for a moment and nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. By the way, I've done the calculations, and the villa I promised you can start construction now. But will building a house in winter have any impact?"
Wang Hunu exclaimed excitedly, "You want to build a house?"
“Yes,” Tan You smiled, knowing the old lady’s obsession with a big house: “When the time comes, we’ll build a small two-story house and enclose a big courtyard. We’ll also make a large patio, enough for you to dry lots of grain.”
Wang Hunu's eyes were full of longing: "That's wonderful. I haven't enjoyed much happiness with your grandfather, but I never expected that you, Tan You, would build me a big house."
Tan Deming corrected: "That's where Tan Yougai lives."
“There’s no difference,” Wang Hu’s daughter saw things more clearly than anyone else: “She’s going to study, and she’ll go to university. She’ll only come back for a few days a year. Even if we build a house, won’t it just be the two of us living there in the end?”
Tan You: "Yes, Grandma is right!"
Tan Deming said helplessly, "The weather is getting colder, so it's not a good time to build a house. But we can lay the foundation first, and then we have to go through all sorts of applications. The regulations for self-built houses in rural areas aren't that strict now."
"The foundation has been laid, and construction will begin next spring."
"Right? If construction starts, where will your grandma and I live?"
Tan You thought for a moment and said, "Then let's contract out the work to someone else, and you and Grandma can move to town? I'll buy an apartment in town too? Anyway, you're not used to living with your parents."
Tan Deming worried: "If we're going to buy a house, we should buy one in the city. We can rent in the town first. We'll only be staying here for a few months. If we buy a house in the town, it'll be stuck with us."
Tan You didn't care: "Fine, you guys decide. Anyway, all the money is with Grandpa. I have to study and can't take care of the family."
Tan Deming was in a great mood: "Then I'll see. I know someone who builds houses, I'll go find him later, and I promise I won't waste any money."
The four of them chatted and laughed and quickly settled the important matter of building a house. Tan Yue listened quietly, and as soon as she got home, she told Cheng Wenhui about the house to be built in her hometown.