Zhao Han was clearly convinced of Ye Qiu's sincerity, but when she thought about the promise she had made to Ye Qiu that if she lost, she would become Ye Qiu's personal maid, Zhao Han was at a loss for what to do.
Does she really intend to become someone's maid?
Just as Zhao Han was in a state of extreme distress, Ye Qiu smiled and said, "Everything just now was just a joke, we don't need to take it to heart."
In addition, those three poems I just wrote were actually copied from others, so I guess I cheated too.
So why don't we just treat it as a joke and let it go, shall we?
Ye Qiu's words were utterly sincere.
But his words were interpreted differently by the others.
Everyone unanimously believed that Ye Qiu was just giving Zhao Han a way out, but no one dared to really think that Ye Qiu's poem was plagiarized.
"Thanks."
Zhao Han bowed deeply: "Mr. Ye's magnanimity makes me feel ashamed. I hope Mr. Ye will forgive me if I have offended you before."
"You're being so polite. We're the same age. I really don't deserve it if you call me Mr. Ye. If you don't mind, you can just call me by my first name," Ye Qiu said casually.
"Then I'll call you Brother Ye, what do you think?"
"Okay." Ye Qiu did not refuse the title.
Zhao Han was thrilled to hear Ye Qiu agree and asked, "Brother Ye, can I often discuss poetry with you in the future?"
"Of course, it's not just about poetry; we can have in-depth exchanges on all sorts of things," Ye Qiu said with a smile.
"ah?"
Zhao Han blushed immediately.
This aloof beauty was somewhat flustered at this moment, which was quite adorable.
The people around him were also surprised, staring at Ye Qiu with strange looks.
Ye Qiu realized what was going on and hurriedly said, "Please don't misunderstand, everyone. When I said 'in-depth exchange,' I meant exchanging ideas about literature and music. Please don't get the wrong idea."
"Mr. Ye, we didn't think of anything else. You're nervous, aren't you? You've already given yourself away, haha."
A fat man couldn't help but burst into a good-natured laugh.
Ye Qiu was both amused and exasperated; it turned out he had led himself astray!
"Ye Qiu, your bet with Zhao Han is null and void, so let's call it even too."
Chang Zilong spoke at this moment.
“No.” Ye Qiu said directly, “Your previous attitude was very unfriendly, full of contempt. Therefore, I can reconcile with Zhao Han, but I cannot reconcile with you.”
"What...what do you mean? Zhao Han didn't trust you before either. You can let her go, so why can't you let me go?" Chang Zilong asked, his face darkening.
"Because Zhao Han is a beauty, and you are, aren't you?"
Ye Qiu's deliberate and measured tone amused many people.
Chang Zilong clenched his fists, his face turning ashen: "You want me, Chang Zilong, to be your underling? Absolutely not. If you push me too far, I'll kill you."
"Chang Zilong, don't do anything reckless." Zhao Han hurriedly stood in front of Ye Qiu and said sternly, "Our Great Dragon Dynasty has finally produced a brilliant new literary star who will surely become a pillar of the Great Dragon Dynasty in the future. If anything happens to him today, you, Chang Zilong, won't be able to pay for it even if you give up ten lives."
"I don't care about any of that. In short, let's just leave it at that. I can forgive and forget and even let him enter the academy."
But if he doesn't know what's good for him and still clings to the bet, then don't blame me for being ruthless.
Chang Zilong sneered repeatedly.
These words were spoken in an extremely forceful manner, and not only Ye Qiu, but even Zhao Han and Wang Xiaocao felt extremely uncomfortable listening to them.
"Chang Zilong, I can enter the academy even without you, or I can go somewhere else even if I don't enter Tongcheng Academy. Don't take yourself too seriously."
You must abide by the bet we just made. If you don't, I don't mind letting you experience what it's like to be utterly defeated.
Ye Qiu rubbed his hands together, eager to try.
"Don't do anything rash." Wang Xiaocao pulled Ye Qiu back: "Forget it, don't bother with him."
"Are you afraid he'll beat me to death?" Ye Qiu asked.
"No, no," Wang Xiaocao said, "I'm the one who invited them. If something happens, our Wang family will be dragged into it, and that wouldn't be good. Could you give me some face?"
"Alright then." Ye Qiu shrugged. "I'll give you face and let him off this time."
"Heh, what a joke." Chang Zilong sneered, "Kid, if it weren't for Wang Xiaocao's sake, I could have slapped you to death."
"Okay, okay, you're the best."
Ye Qiu remained calm.
"you……"
Chang Zilong clenched his fists in anger at Ye Qiu's attitude.
He was of extraordinary status and had never been looked down upon like this before.
"Chang Zilong, that's enough. After all, you broke the rules first. If you continue to act unreasonably, it won't be good for you if word gets out," Zhao Han said indifferently.
"What do I have to fear?" Chang Zilong gritted his teeth.
However, Chang Zilong did not say anything more.
"Looks like I can't finish this meal. Let's go."
Ye Qiu stood up, waved, and turned to leave.
"Wait for me."
Wang Xiaocao hurriedly chased after him, and Zhao Han and Li Qiqi followed immediately.
"Ye Qiu, wait a minute."
Wang Xiaocao quickly grabbed Ye Qiu.
"What's wrong?"
"I was trying to help you get into the academy, but now you've offended Chang Zilong, and it will be difficult for you to get in."
"I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're undeniably talented. However, there's no need to be so overtly sharp. You could easily handle a spoiled brat like Chang Zilong with just a few words. Why force yourself to use such a rigid approach?" Wang Xiaocao said with a look of utter disappointment.
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