Fang Heng has already been absent this year, and Zheng Ruqian cannot be absent as well.
"Second brother, remember your promise to Jiang Sheng, you must come back soon." The little girl pleaded pitifully.
Zheng Ruqian scratched his head. "Don't forget to keep an eye on Jiuzhenfang's business for me, and make sure Auntie makes at least two new types of pastries every month."
Jiang Sheng nodded vigorously, watching the carriage carrying the three of them drive further and further away.
These children have finally grown up.
Just like Zheng Ruqian wanted to open a shop, travel far away, make money, and lay out his own grand transportation plan.
Like Xu Mo, who had to go to school, take the imperial examination, and also join the ranks of impoverished students who gambled on exam questions.
Reminded by Chang Yan, he began to reveal his family's poverty and need for money at the Imperial Academy, and intentionally or unintentionally displayed his talent. He even patched his padded jacket with two patches, the same one that had been torn before.
Zhao Yuan and Qi Huai were both a little surprised. Zhao Yuan even grabbed him and asked, "Brother Xu, are you short of money? Just tell me how much you need. But you can't say it in the Imperial Academy. This place is snobbish and greedy. If you don't have money, people will look down on you."
Xu Mo smiled wryly. Zhao Yuan was straightforward and there were some things he couldn't say directly, so he could only say tactfully, "I would rather earn my own living."
Zhao Yuan tried to persuade him repeatedly to no avail, and could only leave in a huff.
Compared to Zhao Yuan's straightforwardness, Qi Huai's gaze was more complex. "Putting everything else aside, your younger brother's pastry shop is making a fortune every day, so how come your elder brother is so poor? Could it be..."
Could it be a sibling rivalry?
Xu Mo smiled and shook his head, "Although we call each other brothers, we are not related by blood. I will be fifteen years old after the New Year. How can I ask my younger brother to support me?"
His words, brimming with the pride of a scholar, earned Qi Huai's admiration, while the light in his eyes shone even brighter.
In the blink of an eye, Xu Mo had been walking around the Imperial College for more than half a month, wearing a patched-up jacket.
Just as he was wondering if this tactic would work, someone unexpected came to him.
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