When I arrived at the backyard, I saw the old man still sitting in the yard, drinking tea and chatting happily with the dean and the teacher.

Seeing them return, the dean asked, "You're back? How was it? Did you see a lot of students from all over?"

"Dean, you don't know that Brother Xu has made a big splash today, shocking everyone!"

The dean was puzzled and asked, "What happened?"

So a few people told the dean and others what happened on the street.

The dean was very pleased after hearing this. Wenwu was the most talented student he had ever met, so he had high expectations for him.

The old man also looked proud, but he still said: "Wenwu, there are still a few days before the exam, it is better to keep a low profile. Go out less these few days, rest more, and recharge your energy."

"Yes, Grandpa!"

The dean asked, "Wenwu, can you let me see this ink?"

Xu Wenwu immediately took out the mahogany box and placed it in front of the dean.

The dean carefully picked up the ink and looked at it for a moment. There were exquisite patterns engraved on it. It was black and shiny, and you could also smell the fragrance emanating from it.

The dean nodded and said, "It's a fine piece of ink, worth a lot of money!"

Xu Wenwu said, "Dean, I'm giving this inkstone to you in advance as a birthday gift. Please accept it."

The dean was touched. It was rare that the child remembered that his birthday was approaching. However, he still refused and said, "Wenwu, you won this inkstone with your own ability. Keep it for yourself. As long as you have this intention, it's fine."

Xu Wenwu said, "I originally intended to give this piece of ink to the dean. I know you rushed all the way to Qingyun City overnight because you cared about me and wanted to personally escort me to the exam. You have always been so caring towards me in the academy, and I have no way to repay you. This piece of ink is not even half as much as the dean's kindness to me."

The old man nodded and smiled, "Dean, just accept it. It's also a token of our gratitude."

Master Sun, standing by, also smiled and said, "Please accept this, Dean! It's a good opportunity for me to benefit from it in the future and try out what it feels like to write with this precious ink."