Those people looked at each other, and their faces didn't look good.
"The county exam will determine who's better? Don't you take our Brother Qin seriously?"
The group of people dispersed, and only a young man in fancy clothes was seen standing in the middle. I guess he was the Brother Qin they were talking about.
"You're from Yaoshui Town, so you probably don't know our Brother Qin's name, right? If I were to tell you how powerful our Brother Qin is, you'd be scared to death!" The man compared himself to Brother Qin, looking extremely proud, as if he were talking about himself. "Brother Qian, tell me something."
"Okay, let me tell you! Our Brother Qin comes from the prestigious Qin family. His ancestors produced high-ranking officials. Brother Qin's grandfather served in the cabinet and was the right-hand man of the then Prime Minister. And our Brother Qin, inheriting the wisdom of his ancestors, studied at the Hedong Academy, the largest academy in this county, and his literary talent and knowledge are among the best! All the teachers at Hedong Academy praise our Brother Qin's great talent! Although the county exam has not yet been held, the top spot will definitely be our Brother Qin!"
"Yes, Brother Qin is the pride of our Hedong Academy. He will definitely win the championship this time!"
Those people echoed in a flattering tone.
Brother Qin also enjoys this kind of attention.
"What are you comparing yourself to? A student who comes from a shabby academy to make up the numbers is not worthy to compare with our Brother Qin!" someone laughed.
"Whether we can win or not will be known after the county exam," said Xu Jue.
A cold light flashed across Qin Wenxuan's face.
Do you really want to compete with him?
He really doesn't know his place.
His expression quickly turned into a smile again: "Don't say that, you are all talented people. I am not talented enough to deserve such praise."
Qin Wenxuan bowed to Dabao and Xu Jue and said, "These two young brothers must be capable to be able to take part in the county examination."
Dabao and Xu Jue returned the gift.
"Brother Qin, you're too kind."
"You two, I'm going to hold a book club tomorrow at Juxianju, the largest restaurant in Hedong County. I'm inviting all the students who have passed the county exam to come and discuss poetry and philosophy, so we can all get to know each other better. I'd like to invite you two to join me."
Qin Wenxuan gave a look to the lackey beside him.
Although the lackey was reluctant, he still handed the two letters to Dabao and Xu Jue.
"Thank you, Brother Qin. If you are free, we will go to the appointment." Xu Jue said.
Qin Wenxuan nodded and said, "I came here today to invite you all to the book club. Now that I have invited you, I will take my leave."
After saying that, he turned and left.
The two people who had just tried so hard to please Qin Wenxuan also followed him out.
"Brother Qin, those two guys don't know what's good for them. Why did you invite them to the book club?"
Qin Wenxuan sneered, "They are just frogs in a well. They are in Yaoshui Town, surrounded by farmers. Compared with the farmers, they think they are powerful. So we need to let them see the world outside the well and let them know that there are many powerful people in this world. They are just..." Qin Wenxuan paused, "Waste!"
"Brother Qin, you have such profound thoughts. I admire you!"
"These two little brats are really arrogant, they need to be killed!"
"Hahaha, you won't cry because we bully you tomorrow, right?"
"How can this be called bullying? This is called a discussion!"
"Hahahaha, I can't wait to see them get humiliated!"
In the inn.
Dabao took the invitation from Xu Jue and tore it up.
His mother said that he should make friends with the right people, and that he shouldn't make friends with people named Qin, so he didn't go.
"Hey, Qin Wenxuan is not someone you'd want to mess with. Don't offend him." Lu Ling came over and said.
"Is there anything difficult about him?" Dabao was curious.
"Those lackeys of his may be boasting, but Qin Wenxuan is certainly not to be trifled with. His family holds considerable status in Hedong County, and his father is well acquainted with the county magistrate. The teachers at the county school are also very optimistic about him. He's a sinister and vindictive person, and he loves flattery. Those lackeys around him have benefited greatly, and anyone who crosses him is doomed to misfortune." Lu Ling said, "There was an unlucky fellow before, I think he was from Yaoshui Town, who bumped into him and ended up in a terrible situation."
Dabao was stunned. He thought Qin Wenxuan was not a good person, but he didn't expect him to be so bad.
Xu Jue had a thoughtful expression.
"How do you know so much?" Xu Jue looked at Lu Ling.
Lu Ling shrank his neck when he stared at him.
Both of these young boys are handsome, with delicate features, but the one called Wei Ziang has much clearer eyes, while the one called Xu Jue is obviously more scheming.
But he is not afraid of them!
"I am the know-it-all in Hedong County. There is nothing I don't know. You can also come to me to buy information. I will sell it to you at a lower price." Lu Ling moved closer, very close to Dabao.
Xu Jue pushed him away.
"No, thank you."
Lu Ling curled his lips and turned away.
Tang Li had woken up a long time ago and discovered the dispute among the students downstairs.
She didn't go downstairs and observed how the two children handled things.
The two children were neither humble nor arrogant, had clear heads, did not suffer any loss, and handled the situation well.
She hopes that her two children will grow up to be gentlemen, but she is protective of them and her top priority is not to let them suffer any loss!
As for Qin Wenxuan, Tang Li actually didn't take him seriously. He just regarded him as a trial stone in the life journey of these two children.
Qin Wenxuan...this name seems familiar.
Tang Li pressed his temples, and a piece of information flashed through his mind.
Qin Wenxuan was indeed quite talented and later on he was admitted to the imperial examination.
But he was at the end, which was very different from the two top scorers, Dabao and Xu Jue.
But because he knew how to stand on the side, he became Gu Ying's loyal dog and later became a high-ranking official.
This dog follows its master. It bites anyone who stands in the way of it and its master. Many people have died at its hands.
However, this dog is not powerful enough now and is not to be feared.
There are still three days left until the county exam.
Dabao and Xu Jue stayed in the inn to read.
Tangli took Erbao and Sanbao to travel around the county.
Children always have endless energy when they go shopping.
Sanbao couldn't walk when he saw the food, while Erbao heard rumors on the streets and alleys and came over to join in.
"Little sister, call me brother and I'll give this to you."
Tang Li heard the babyish voice and turned around, and saw a chubby boy of five or six years old coaxing her third baby with a marshmallow!
Sanbao was drooling with greed, but he managed to hold it back. His little cheeks puffed up, but he didn't shout!
The little fat kid was almost drooling at the cute little girl with two buns, puffy cheeks and twinkling eyes.
"Brother will buy you something else to eat. I have money!" The little fat boy held a handful of silver in his hand.
Tangli’s first reaction was that her cabbage was eaten by a pig, so she hurried over and tried to drive the pig away.
Unexpectedly, Erbao was faster and rushed in front of Sanbao.
"My Sanbao has an older brother, he doesn't want a fat brother like you!"
"I have silver!" The little fat kid continued to take out silver from his pocket, and his two chubby hands could hardly hold on.
Erbao touched his shriveled purse.
Ahhh, I'm so angry, why doesn't he have any money?!
He doesn't want to lose in the first round!
No one can take his sister away!
The next moment, a bulging purse fell into Erbao's hands.
Erbao looked up and saw his mother, and he immediately felt confident.
"My family has plenty of money, we don't need your stinky silver! Sister, come on, let me take you to buy something to eat!"
As he said that, he took Sanbao's hand and went to buy cotton candy, which made the little fat kid so angry that he was spitting fire on the spot.
Tang Li looked at the little fat kid and suddenly felt that the little pig was a bit pitiful.
After a while, a servant came running over.
"Oh, my little master, how come you disappeared in the blink of an eye? I was scared to death." As he said this, he carried the little fat baby away.
Tangli caught up with Erbao and Sanbao.
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