Chapter 594 Simulation Exercise 5

Feeling like I'm sitting on pins and needles, like I have thorns in my back.

So when Yan Dan and Jing Ke arrived, Li Mu's sigh of relief was so obvious that it immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Pang Nuan sighed and rubbed her forehead, unwilling to admit that the two of them were in cahoots. The eldest son was right; Li Mu was really getting more and more childlike as he got older. Didn't he have a childlike innocence?

Yan Dan and Jing Ke, who had just entered, paused in their steps. Was this really true? Li Mu didn't seem to be this kind of person, did he? Could he really get along with Li Yuan?

It must be said that because Li Mu was the first pillar established by the Qin Dynasty, he received a lot of attention and was well-known.

Jing Ke was about to draw his sword when Yan Dan held his hand down.

Fusu sighed softly with regret. There was no excitement to be had, so he said, "Please sit wherever you like."

Seeing the change in Fusu's expression, Yan Dan became even more certain. After all, only a true young master who loved watching the drama unfold would have given them an encouraging look as they entered, as if urging them to fight.

It can only be said that they understand Li Mu, but they understand the eldest son even better. Li Mu doesn't hide anything, but the eldest son doesn't hide anything at all!

After the two were seated, the scene fell silent for a moment. The others looked at each other, unsure of what to do. Before they could ponder for long, more people began to arrive.

Seeing that the arriving people were all leaders from various counties, everyone more or less guessed what was going on. So, is there another checkpoint specifically for them?

"Alright, everyone's here," Fusu's gaze swept over the long table filled with people, a hint of satisfaction on his face. "Then let's begin our one-on-one meetings!"

One-on-one?

The crowd exchanged glances, their gazes shifting from Fusu to Meng Yi.

Meng Yi's expression remained unchanged. He didn't know why he was looking at him, nor did he need to know. He would do whatever the young master said!

Seeing the absolute obedience emanating from Meng Yi, everyone's lips twitched; they knew it! Meng Yi was exactly the eldest son's sword, unchanged!

But one-on-one, should they talk to the other person or randomly? Surely they won't be talking to the eldest son?

As they thought about it, everyone felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. Who wouldn't want to get closer to the eldest son?

But on ordinary days, they couldn't compete with the older generation. Zhang Liang and Meng Yi, who were of the same generation, blocked them tightly. Among the younger generation, Zhao Tuo and Wu Rui were even more vigilant, leaving them no chance at all!

In the current drills, surely no one can take it from them?

The crowd was itching to make a move, and when they looked at each other again, it was quite like a battle was about to begin.

Fusu stood up and called out to the crowd, "Come with me."

The group of people, not understanding what was going on, simply followed Fusu obediently up to the second floor.

Ascending the last step, the layout of the second floor came into full view—a wide, circular central open space with only a square stone platform standing there, above which sat a round jewel emitting a faint golden light. Around the perimeter were rows of tightly closed doors, separating rooms filled with mystery and the unknown.

Perhaps, that's where they had their meeting?

"bring it on."

Fusu had already reached the edge of the stone platform and waved to the crowd, "Put your hands on it in the order of arrival."

Li, who rushed to be the first, Mu: "..."

If only he hadn't competed with Li Yuan for that short time, he wouldn't have been prepared at all! Feeling a little flustered, but unwilling to show weakness in front of the eldest son, Li Mu forced himself to remain calm and walked over under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Following the instructions, he slowly placed his hand on the precious pearl.

Pale golden light gathered and swirled beneath Li Mu's hand. Soon, with a soft creak, a door in the distance opened a crack.

She held a pipa, half-concealing her face, half-hidden, yet she immediately captivated Li Mu's heart.

"Go."

Fusu nodded, receiving an affirmative answer. Li Mu no longer hesitated and strode over. He stopped at the door, took a deep breath, raised his hand, pushed open the door, and went inside.

Once he disappeared, the door slammed shut as if it had never been opened.

Those who understood the process but couldn't figure out the content looked at each other, their eyes filled with curiosity and caution. Would this interview be the one they had imagined?

There was no time for them to think. In order, Li Yuan, Meng Yi, Pang Nuan, Yan Dan, Jing Ke... Before long, everyone opened their own doors and disappeared behind them, leaving only Fusu standing by the stone platform in the open space.

What exactly is an interview?

Inside the Zhangtai Palace, the court officials gazed thoughtfully at Fusu on the screen, curious about what ingenious ideas the eldest son might have.

Then, a comfortable-looking chair slowly rose from behind the stone platform. The young master sat down without hesitation and let out a comfortable sigh.

"..." Well, that's definitely the eldest son's style.

"Do you think... the young master will put this chair up for sale... it looks very comfortable..."

Han Fei widened his eyes slightly as he looked at Li Si, somewhat doubting whether he was telling the truth. Could Li Si really say such a thing?

Li Si calmly looked back and asked, "Is there a problem?" He works so hard, what's wrong with him living a little more comfortably?

Seeing Li Si's expression, Han Fei paused, then felt a surge of anger. Shouldn't Li Si be living a more comfortable life? Who is really working harder?

"I'll buy you one too, I'll pay for it!"

Li Si quickly reassured Han Fei, saying it wouldn't be good to lose such a useful junior brother. Han Fei's expression softened, completely unaware of what Li Si was thinking. If they could buy one, they planned to put it in the government office so Han Fei wouldn't even have to go home—how wonderful!

On the other side, Li Mu, who had entered the small room, felt as if he had walked into a fog, unable to see the direction, and could only move forward cautiously by relying on his intuition.

Gradually, through the mist, the outlines of tables and chairs came into view, and a figure sat behind the table, vaguely familiar.

It really was a face-to-face meeting. Seeing this scene, Li Mu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Perhaps the person opposite him also noticed his arrival, and said calmly, "Sit down."

That voice sounds so familiar, who is it?

Li Mu racked his brains but couldn't recall. After pulling out a chair and sitting down, the fog between them gradually dissipated, and a familiar face lifted up, looking at him: "Hello, who are you?"

"!" Li Mu couldn't help but lean back a little, and a face exactly like his own asked who it was.

That's right, sitting opposite Li Mu is still "Li Mu", but he looks more mature.

"Who are you?"

Ignoring his demeanor, "Li Mu" asked again.

Unsure of what was going on, Li Mu swallowed hard, suppressing his strange feelings, and tried to remain calm as he replied, "I am Li Mu."

The "Li Mu" opposite him remained expressionless, staring intently into his eyes, and asked again, "Who are you?"

Faced with the question being asked for the third time, Li Mu calmed down completely, adjusted his mindset, and looked back. This time, he saw more of the composure, strength, and maturity that he still lacked on "Li Mu's" face.

“I am Li Mu, Marquis of Guannei of the Great Qin... I am a Qin person.”