Chapter 249: Dapeng's Third Appearance

Chu Yian opened his eyes wide and grabbed the token in his hand without hesitation the moment Qi Ze threw it to him.

She would feel guilty about spending Sheng Nianyao's money.

But the money given by Qin Sheng's good brothers is really worthless to spend, so it would be a waste if not to spend it.

More importantly, the jade pendant Qi Ze gave her to withdraw money was finally not that damn jade pendant.

God, who else can treat her so well besides Qi Ze?

Chu Yian looked at Qi Ze and for the first time in his life, he felt that this man was really handsome.

There seemed to be a glow emanating from behind, so dazzling that people dared not look directly at it.

It made her eyes tear up.

Qi Ze: ...

Chu Yian sniffed and said with a touched look: "You are such a good person."

Qi Ze: ...

Qin Rang: ...

Qin Rang felt so angry that he kicked Chu Yian under the table again.

It’s just a token, does she care about it?

Chu Yian turned his head and glared at Qin Rang: "Don't bother me."

After saying that, he looked at Qi Ze again and said, "I will never ask you to pay for something again. You are different from them."

"They just wanted to threaten me and make me stay away from Qin Sheng. They never put themselves in my shoes and considered my situation."

"But you are different. You are really... so good, Qi Xiaosi. You are simply the best person in the world."

"You are full of the radiance of humanity. Under your radiance, I feel ashamed."

Qi Ze: ...

Qin Rang: ...

Qin Rang burst out laughing. He knew that Chu Yian sometimes said outrageous things, but he didn't expect it to be this outrageous.

Is this a compliment?

Seeing how he praised Qi Ze, his face turned dark and he almost turned around and left.

Qi Ze's face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it. He gritted his teeth and said, "Can you speak? If you can't, then shut up."

"Also, who are you calling Qi Xiaosi? You want to die, right?"

Qin Rang coughed and forced a word in, "Brother Guanghui, why are you standing? Sit down."

Qi Ze: ...

Chu Yian: “Hahahaha!!!”

Who knows her sense of humour? She was really praising Qi Ze seriously, and there was absolutely no other intention mixed in.

There was no ridicule.

Qin Rang's shout really made her unable to bear it.

Qi Ze's face became increasingly ugly. He drove all the servants out and found a random place to sit down.

Although he was annoyed, Qi Ze also knew what kind of person Chu Yian was.

I just don't know why the Qin family indulges her.

He glanced at Qin Rang coldly and sneered, "Just keep indulging her. One day she'll cause trouble for the Qin family."

Chu Yian was not happy to hear this and frowned: "I just changed my mind about you, don't force me to change it back."

Qi Ze: ...

Qin Rang smiled and ignored Qi Ze's words.

Even if Chu Yian gets into trouble, how big of a trouble can he get?

Apart from being a little neurotic and mentally ill, she always pretends to be well-behaved and clever in front of outsiders and never oversteps the line.

If she had to get into trouble, it was probably because someone had plotted against her and implicated the Qin family.

Their target was originally the Qin family.

The Qin family has been in Dashun for many years, and there are really few people who dare to plot against the Qin family.

Since they have been plotted against, they should step in and resolve the matter.

Instead of pushing Chu Yian, who already had a bad brain, out to be sold out.

Understanding Qin Rang's meaning, Qi Ze frowned, and thinking of the loving look his father gave Chu Yian yesterday, he tactfully shut up.

There was a lot of noise downstairs, and the sound of talking made the entire Zhuangyuan Building unable to quiet down for a long time.

After waiting for a while, all the seats downstairs were occupied except for those reserved for the great scholars.

Everyone in the private room upstairs has also arrived.

Chu Yian had been keeping an eye on the downstairs, but did not see the emperor and Qin Huaishu coming in from the main gate.

I guessed which small door he came from quietly.

I tilted my ear and listened quietly to what the students below were discussing.

As a result, they were very excited. Some were either looking forward to Dapeng's arrival, while others were scolding her for not updating her book.

However, more people could understand and guessed that Dapeng was probably preparing for today, so he had no time to write a book.

After today's work is over, I believe she will work harder and make up for all the debts she owed before.

Chu Yian: ...

I finally managed to slack off for a few days, should I make up for it?

Impossible.

But there were huge crowds of people downstairs, from kings and nobles to ordinary people, all had come.

Just to see her, or to listen to her debate with Dong Jingwen and other great scholars.

Dong Jingwen really put her on a very high pedestal.

If Dapeng doesn't show up in this situation, you can imagine how he will be scolded.

Chu Yian gritted her teeth secretly, hoping that Qin Huaishu's arrangement would help her vent her anger.

Time passed minute by minute, and the situation below basically settled down.

The meeting was still presided over by the manager. Although the host did not preside over the meeting, he still showed up to show his importance.

The process was very formal, but a bit more serious than last time.

A group of great scholars were respectfully invited to sit closest to the stage.

Soon, Dong Jingwen also arrived.

Although they knew that today's event was specially set up for Dapeng, Zhuangyuanlou had obviously imagined a scenario where Dapeng would not come.

If she didn't come, we couldn't let so many people wait in vain and waste their time.

So if Dapeng didn't come, today's banquet would become a communication banquet for great scholars.

It is extremely rare for so many great scholars to gather together to discuss academic matters.

Since there were too many great scholars present, the steward did not give a detailed introduction and just briefly mentioned it in one or two sentences.

After introducing the great scholars present, the steward said without further ado, "I wonder if Mr. Dapeng has arrived in the building?"

"If you have arrived, please come up to the stage and have a chat."

After saying this, he bowed respectfully and performed a solemn disciple salute.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the scene instantly reached a climax.

Countless students followed suit and even the great scholars stood up.

It can be said that Dapeng was given enough dignity and placed in an extremely high position.

No one looked up to see who Dapeng was. They all bowed respectfully, waiting for the manager's voice.

Chu Yian also held his breath silently, looking intently at the various entrances downstairs, wanting to know what Qin Huaishu had planned.

But time passed by minute by minute.

Dapeng did not show up, and the downstairs was still so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

The steward raised his voice and invited again, "I wonder if Mr. Dapeng has arrived in the building? If so, please come up to the stage and have a chat."

Time passed again, and Dapeng still did not show up.

Chu Yian's heart was in suspense.

The students downstairs, who were full of anticipation, began to whisper to each other, and even the discussions from next door could be heard.

"Dapeng definitely doesn't dare show up. If she does, she'll become the target of public criticism. If she doesn't show up, her reputation will be damaged, and she'll be spurned by scholars all over the world. I don't know how she'll end up."

The steward downstairs solemnly invited him again, his voice rising: "I wonder if Mr. Dapeng has arrived in the building? If he has, please come up to the stage and have a chat."

Everyone held their breath and stared at the exits.

This is the third time I’ve invited you. Even if it’s Na Qiao, it’s about time he comes out.

Everyone in the private room stood by the window; no one was sitting.

Even Qin Rang, who always claimed that he was not interested in Dapeng, was the same.

Qin Rang was still gloating: "This Hongmen Banquet will be difficult to end whether Dapeng comes or not."

"After today, she will either retreat to the mountains or die. Tsk tsk tsk tsk..."