Upon hearing Cui Yuanzhao's voice, Tang Huan turned her head and saw that he was pointing to a huge mural outside a bookstore.

Not far away, there were people dressed in special costumes doing cosplay, which was quite novel for those who had never seen anything like it before.

"These are character illustrations and cosplayers, used by the store for promotion."

Tang Huan didn't pay much attention, because it was a bookstore, and there wasn't anything particularly noteworthy there.

Despite being called a bookstore, it mainly sells fictional stories written in vernacular Chinese, while traditional classics like the Four Books and Five Classics are almost nowhere to be found.

"Lord Tang, shall we go in and take a look?"

Last night's picture book made Cui Yuanzhao very interested in all sorts of things in Qihuai County. He even wanted to look at books he didn't like before, wondering if they contained content different from those in the capital.

In Qihuai County, anything is possible.

Tang Huan wasn't really keen on going in, but Cui Yuanzhao and Wang Jingze showed great interest, so Tang Huan had no choice but to agree.

The bookstore is not very large.

There were several huge bookshelves on all four sides, filled with books.

In the center of the bookstore is a huge long table, on which various books are also scattered and casually placed.

Out of curiosity, Cui Yuanzhao picked up a book at random. The cover bore the four large characters: "Invincible Magistrate."

A quick glance at the synopsis reveals a story about a young man who, after being suppressed following a scientific expedition, arrives in a remote county and, through his intelligence and resourcefulness, gradually transforms it into a paradise on earth. The synopsis is filled with the exhilarating feeling of rising to prominence.

"Lord Tang, is this book about you?"

After a moment's hesitation, Cui Yuanzhao realized what was happening.

Tang Huan scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "Part of it, part of it. They're all stories made up by some idle people in the county. People like to read these fantastical and exciting stories."

The two were skeptical of this explanation, and even suspected that Tang Huan had deliberately commissioned someone to write it.

However, given Tang Huan's current achievements in Qihuai County, it is not unreasonable for him to have a similar biography. Cui Yuanzhao even wanted to immediately read the book and find the business opportunities that Tang Huan had discovered in Qihuai County.

Compared to Cui Yuanzhao, Wang Jingze wasn't as interested in the book "Invincible Magistrate." He casually flipped through it at the bookstall and happened to see a few words.

"A dog meat seller..."

The text at the back was obscured by other books and was not clearly visible.

Wang Jingze pulled out the book and then saw the contents clearly.

From Dog Meat Seller to Famous Minister of All Time

At the same time, Cui Yuanzhao also saw the book. As soon as he saw the title, he grinned and said, "I like this book."

As they were talking, Cui Yuanzhao put down the first book and took the second one from Wang Jingze's hand.

"This book was written by some bored people, so please forgive me, gentlemen..."

Next, the two young noblemen gradually opened the door to a new world, and they came to believe that the contents of the books inside were all fabricated.

Because many of these books are incredibly unique just from their titles alone; they have never heard of or seen them in the past decade or so.

What about "The General Returns, Only to Find His Wife and Daughters Living in a Doghouse"?

There's also "The Invincible Magistrate vs. Lord Trump".

"I just mastered the correct way to use chopsticks, and they called me the creator."

My 101st Wife

...

Such examples are countless.

It's not just the titles; most of these books also feature brightly colored, uniquely styled, or sexy covers that are instantly captivating.

Cui Yuanzhao became more and more fond of it, and in just a quarter of an hour, he had already looked at quite a bit of the book of physiognomy.

Unlike the complex and dry classical Chinese in the capital, all the books in Qihuai County are written in plain language that everyone can understand. As long as you can read, you can understand them.

Add to that the bizarre plot, the skillful use of dramatic flair, and the build-up of emotions, and Cui Yuanzhao couldn't put it down.

"If I had always studied books like this, how could I possibly have failed to learn them..."

Cui Yuanzhao had this idea.

His attention remained on the book, in which the famous prime minister was still far from successful and was selling dog meat in a small county, suffering from scorn and neglect, and being bullied by others.

The current plot involves him being threatened by a bully and forced to endure the humiliation of being forced to crawl between someone's legs.

Cui Yuanzhao couldn't wait to see what would happen next, to see if the famous prime minister would actually do something so humiliating.

I'm going to see how he retaliates in the end.

For some reason, shortly after opening the book, the image of his father appeared before his eyes, making it even harder for him to let go.

Perhaps it was because that famous prime minister also shared the surname Cui, which made me unconsciously identify with him.

Half an hour later, the two young men each walked out of the bookstore carrying several books.

The two have different interests; Cui Yuanzhao prefers books with sensational and intriguing titles, while Wang Jingze is the opposite.

That day, Tang Huan took the two of them on a leisurely tour of Qihuai County, but made no mention of the cooperation.

The two completely forgot about the matter and focused solely on their sightseeing.

That evening, after the banquet, Cui Yuanzhao immediately sat down and continued reading the book with great relish.

Not long after suffering humiliation, the prime minister encountered a benefactor. After helping the benefactor solve a small problem, he was appreciated even more. Unexpectedly, the benefactor was of noble status, which directly brought the prime minister a huge opportunity.

This caused those who had previously ignored the oppression to suddenly adopt a fawning attitude.

The thug who had humiliated the prime minister by crawling between his legs immediately went to the prime minister's house that very night to apologize.

The writer described in detail the expressions and actions of the two people during their conversation, as if he were there himself.

This easily aroused Cui Yuanzhao's sense of identification, making him wish he could teach the other party a lesson on behalf of the prime minister, and he also felt extremely satisfied from it.

After two hours of reading, Cui Yuanzhao reluctantly put down the book in his hands.

The book is not very long, written in vernacular Chinese, making it easy to understand, and the story is full of twists and turns, making it incredibly captivating.

Even at this moment, Cui Yuanzhao could still recall the hardships and tribulations experienced by that famous prime minister, and how he managed to navigate the officialdom differently, engaging in insincere interactions with others, and gradually rise to that position.

"Looking at it this way, being a prime minister isn't so difficult after all. I even think I could try sitting in that position..."

Cui Yuanzhao was eager to try it out, feeling that he had learned a lot from the book.

He believes he is now more capable than his father, who was prime minister; all he lacks is an opportunity to be recognized and appreciated by the people.

After taking a sip of tea to moisten his throat, Cui Yuanzhao picked out a book from among the others.

"My beloved wife is named Nico. But what is Nico? Is it a person's name?"

Cui Yuanzhao muttered something, then curiously opened the second book, showing no intention of taking a break.

Gradually, Cui Yuanzhao felt a dryness in his mouth, as if invisible little hands were constantly teasing him.