Chapter 389: She is wanton and ruthless
It took another two cups of tea before it was Ying Zhilin's turn to enter.
Wen Yan couldn't help but remind him again: "Don't put too much psychological burden on yourself.
This is just an ordinary exam, it can't decide or affect anything.
Our priority is participation, and we should consider it as an opportunity to gain experience.”
The candidates next to him kept looking at him sideways, wondering if Wen Yan was mentally ill for saying such discouraging words at this time.
Only Ying Zhilin knew that Wen Yan really didn't care whether he was successful or not.
She was just being naive and didn't want to put too much pressure on him, so she encouraged him like this every time he took an exam.
Ying Zhilin suppressed the urge to kiss her forehead and said with a smile, "I understand. Don't worry, I will keep calm and do my best."
Wen Yan nodded at him: "I believe you."
Check the examination basket, search the body, and verify the identity.
After the process was completed, Ying Zhilin turned around, looking around with his starry eyes, and found Wen Yan in the crowd, and said loudly: "Yan'er, wait for me to come back!"
Wen Yan smiled and waved at him: "Come on!"
Ying Zhilin turned around and strode into the Imperial Examination Hall with a light gait, his clothes fluttering, and his posture straight and graceful, which caused the other female relatives who were seeing him off to exclaim in surprise, and some even shyly covered their faces with handkerchiefs.
Only when his figure completely disappeared did Wen Yan turn around and walk back.
She now had to rush back to Qingfeng Xiaolou to receive today's distinguished guests, Concubine Gong and her guests.
She hurried out and when she passed by Huo Yaoxing, Huo Yaoxing suddenly stretched out his arm to stop her.
Wen Yan suddenly stopped and looked at him with a frown: "Sir, what do you want?"
Huo Yaoxing was stunned: "You don't remember me?"
Wen Yan was puzzled: "Should I remember you?"
"You...are fine!
We were an engaged couple for a few years, do you really not remember anything?"
Wen Yan just found it funny. He had clearly killed Ying Zhilin the day before yesterday, so why was he acting as a hurt and affectionate young man here?
He can act, and Wen Yan can act better than him.
"Are you the son of Marquis Jinping?" Wen Yan raised her voice in surprise, and subconsciously took two steps back.
Her aloofness and defensiveness were too obvious. She had just smiled at Ying Zhilin as if she was in love, but Huo Yaoxing felt like something was stabbing his heart.
Just now, when he saw her gentle and considerate attitude towards Ying Zhilin, with eyes full of affection, he felt a surge of anger in his heart for no reason.
Such tenderness and affection used to belong only to him.
At that moment, a strong disgust suddenly surged in his heart.
In his heart, Wen Yan has always been his property.
If the marriage was changed, it would just be him abandoning her.
What right does she have to cheat on her husband? Why does she show such affection towards another man?
Whenever he thought of her and Ying Zhilin's shameless life day and night, he felt irritated.
She should be his for the rest of her life, cry for him, laugh for him, work like a slave for him, and earn endless money for him.
In a moment, Huo Yaoxing had already thought of a hundred ways to keep Wen Yan by his side.
After Wen Yan distanced herself from him, she continued, "Master Huo, please be careful with your words. The engagement between you and me is completely false.
That engagement was originally between you and the real Miss Wen. After Miss Wen returned, we both returned to our respective places.
As for remembering you, we were just at a banquet with people nearby, accompanied by our parents, and we exchanged greetings. That's all. Please be careful with your words and don't cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
Is she so eager to distance herself from me?
In another life, she will still be that selfish and heartless woman.
Huo Yaoxing gritted his teeth. He was about to say something else, but Wen Yan bowed slightly and strode away.
Everyone was left whispering and pointing fingers at Huo Yaoxing.
Huo Yaoxing swept his gloomy eyes over those people, and all those who were talking shrank back and shut up.
Wen Yan got on the carriage and went back to Qingfeng Xiaolou.
As soon as she arrived in her carriage, she saw two carriages parked in front of the garden gate.
Wen Yan threw the reins onto the hitching post, lifted her skirt, and quickly entered the store.
In the reception hall, Aunt Shuang was talking to two middle-aged women.
The long table in front of them was filled with snacks and tea that they would use today.
It turned out that it was the nanny beside Concubine Gong who came in advance to verify the situation.
Wen Yan walked in slowly.
When Aunt Shuang saw her, she was about to stand up and salute, but Wen Yan stopped her with a look and made her stand behind Aunt Shuang obediently.
The two maids tasted the snacks and tea one by one, and then nodded with satisfaction: "The layout of the garden and the prepared tea and snacks are quite good.
Come near this."
"Yes!" Aunt Shuang agreed and sent the two maids out.
Everything was ready, and half an hour later, guests arrived one after another.
Wen Yan brought Pei'er and personally received them at the gate of the courtyard.
Suddenly, a carriage stopped outside the store.
Two people got out of the carriage.
"Miss Qing San, Master Qing Chuan!" Wen Yan hurried forward to greet them. Years ago, Qing Chuan was busy selling fur coats and wool sweaters.
If it weren't for the snowstorm, he wouldn't have wanted to go home for the New Year even if he made so much money.
After that, we were unable to meet again due to various reasons.
Qingchuan was surprised to see Wen Yan, "This shop is yours...?"
"Chi Fei and I opened it together." Wen Yan explained with a smile.
Qingchuan looked at her with admiration and joked, "I didn't expect that the recently famous 'Qingfeng Xiaolou' was actually your business, Mr. Liu, after three days of absence, you should be looked at with new eyes!"
Miss Qing San gave her second brother a strange look.
Her second brother was arrogant and aloof, when did he become so approachable?
She couldn't help but nudge Qingchuan with her arm: "Second brother, she can't be the girl who lent you the capital to start your business!"
Qingchuan nodded: "She is your brother's mentor, so you'd better behave yourself today, otherwise I will deal with you when you get home tonight..."
"She is still the girl you have liked for several years, right..." Miss Qing San suddenly interrupted him and asked.
"Yes..." After the answer came out, Qingchuan realized that he had let the cat out of the bag.
He glared at Miss Qing San with a warning look.
Miss Qing San made a face at him and hid behind Wen Yan: "Sister Yan, help me..."
Qingchuan: “…”
There are too many people here and Wen Yan is too busy to handle it.
She exchanged a few words with Qingchuan and agreed on the time for their next meeting.
Qingchuan pushed his sister in front of Wen Yan and said, "My sister loves to join in the fun.
I'd like you to keep an eye on her today."
"I will definitely live up to your trust, sir."
After Qingchuan left, Wen Yan specially sent Miss Qing San to the yard and asked the maid to take better care of her.
Afterwards, Wen Yan also greeted Ning Tan's mother.
Ning's mother was accompanied by a girl, but Ning Tan was nowhere to be seen.
As more and more guests came, the garden was filled with chirping, as if it was filled with orioles and butterflies.
It was noon when Concubine Gong finally arrived.
The originally lively and lovely young lady from a noble family suddenly quieted down and became calm and reserved.
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