Chapter 86 Attempt to Steal a Chicken Backfires
Gao Wenyan spoke seriously, and it seemed he wasn't joking.
Qiao Muyang was somewhat puzzled: "I've heard that my cousin is arrogant and looks down on everyone. Young Master Gao is so talented that he certainly wouldn't be inferior to anyone else. In my humble opinion, Young Master Gao is unparalleled in talent and integrity, and is definitely a peerless gentleman. My cousin still needs to gain more experience before he can reach Young Master Gao's level."
Gao Wenyan thought he was quite talented, but he was still confused by Qiao Muyang's pretentious and empty talk.
Big brother, don't listen to his nonsense!
He's lying to you! My second brother is super smart; you definitely can't beat him in the exam.
This bad guy is trying to trick you into opposing my second brother so he can profit from the situation!
Qiuqiu was anxious, afraid that Gao Wenyan would listen to Qiao Muyang and go against her second brother, so she reached out to cover his ears.
[I'm not listening, you're just spouting nonsense!]
Gao Wenyan grabbed Qiuqiu's mischievous hand and whispered to her, "Don't move around, or you'll fall."
"I am honored by Young Master Qiao's immediate praise, but I am unworthy of such a title. Moreover, I am not of noble character; I just ate noodles that Su Yunyi treated me to."
Qiao Muyang: You were won over with just a bowl of noodles?
"Young Master Gao, I..."
"Young Master Qiao, there's no need to say anything more. We know Brother Su's character well. It's impossible for me to be a backstabber behind his back!"
Gao Wenyan's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone around to hear, "I also advise Young Master Qiao not to try to sow discord between us. Su Yunyi and I share a meal together, and you can't destroy that with just a few words!"
He glanced at the price of the mixed noodles at Jinghelou Restaurant; it was beyond his means.
What if Su Yunyi turns on him and makes him pay...?
Forget it, forget it.
A true man can bend and stretch. So what if you treat the peacock a little better? It's not a bad idea, considering how cute it is.
"Clap clap clap!"
It wasn't the sound of Qiao Muyang slapping someone in the face, but rather the sound of applause.
She was deeply gratified that her older brother had realized his mistake and stopped working against her second brother.
Chiu Chiu turned her head and glared at Qiao Muyang with a look of utter contempt that came from the depths of her soul: "Pah!"
Of course, I didn't actually spit, but the sound was a little loud.
It might seem a bit indecent for an adult to do this, but it's just right for a baby.
Chirping started the conversation, and then the sounds of others talking could be heard from all around.
He kept calling me "cousin," but every word he said was incredibly hurtful.
“I recognize this man. Over the years, he and his widowed mother have relied entirely on the Wenyang Marquis’s family for support. I never expected that he would be so ruthless in slandering others behind their backs.”
"I disdain associating with such people. Shopkeeper, get me another table!"
Qiao Muyang glared at Qiuqiu resentfully, but Qiuqiu was not afraid of him at all, and looked up at him with her innocent little face.
Hehe, are you angry now?
Gao Wenyan felt uncomfortable all over and raised his hand to cover Qiuqiu's eyes so that he wouldn't look at Qiao Muyang's distorted face.
His mother said that children should see more beautiful things when they are young so they will grow up to be beautiful. If Qiao Muyang sees too many beautiful things, he'll become...
“Young Master Qiao, Qiuqiu is your cousin. Besides, she is only six or seven months old and doesn’t understand anything. You don’t need to make such a fuss.”
Qiao Muyang gritted his teeth: "She doesn't understand? She understands far better than anyone!"
This little thing is really weird!
Chiu Chiu tugged at Gao Wenyan's hand, looking completely bewildered and obedient. The people around weren't blind; how could anyone think the worst of such a cute and innocent child!
The look in their eyes toward Qiao Muyang suddenly became even more hostile.
Chiu Chiu can sense the emotional changes of the people around her, and she smiles even more sweetly and foolishly at them.
How could anyone be so cruel as to speculate about such a sweet and adorable little girl!
Seeing the situation, Gao Wenyan grabbed Qiuqiu and ran. Now was the perfect time to run!
Qiao Muyang wanted to chase after him, but he was separated by the scholars who surrounded him.
They were all scholars with official titles, so who was afraid of him!
The scholars who could afford to live in Jinghe Tower all came from prominent families with powerful backgrounds and were not afraid to offend Qiao Muyang. Some even had a straightforward temper and directly shoved Qiao Muyang.
"The villain behind the scenes is trying to elevate himself by using the words of the Imperial Advisor, and now he wants to bully a child who is not even a year old? If you hadn't bullied her older brother, why would she have spat at you?"
"If you ask me, this little kid is the real deal! Real or fake? I think you're the fakest of all!"
"Brother Lan is right. We despise associating with such scoundrels!"
"Get him out!"
"Get him out! Get him out!"
Qiao Muyang was besieged by the crowd, and his carefully cultivated reputation was ruined.
He grew increasingly hateful towards the Su family, wishing he could devour their flesh and blood to vent his anger.
Before he could retaliate, the shopkeeper greeted him with a smile, his words succinct: "Young Master Qiao, I run a business hoping for harmony and prosperity. Your actions have put me in a very difficult position. Perhaps you should leave now?"
He's just a relative staying at the Third Master's residence, taking advantage of the Marquis's influence. Now that the real master is still here, he can still be so presumptuous. If he doesn't show his loyalty now, the Third Madam won't reward him with a year-end bonus.
I'll risk it all for three hundred taels of silver!
"Guards, please escort Young Master Qiao out!"
Qiao Muyang was thrown out of Jinghe Building, losing all face and dignity. He got up from the ground, covered in dust, and before he could even shout his famous saying, "Never underestimate a poor young man," a banana peel thrown from above hit him right in the face.
"Hahaha! This guy is so unlucky!"
Qiao Muyang threw the banana peel off his face far away and spread his arms to shoo away the onlookers.
"Go away! Everyone, go away!"
"What do you care where we are? I'm not leaving today!"
Qiao Muyang pushed aside the people around him to help him escape, but after running a few steps, he stepped on the banana peel that had been thrown out earlier, and he fell forward, landing face-first on the ground.
Those around him gasped, feeling sorry for Qiao Muyang.
"Has this person done too many wicked things? How come he's so unlucky?"
Qiao Muyang wanted to escape this suffocating place as quickly as possible, and he tumbled and fell several times. He didn't even know how he fell, but he bumped his head on the spot several times.
When he rushed out of the crowd, blood was already flowing from his head.
News of Qiao Muyang's affair has spread throughout the capital, and the Imperial Advisor's prophecy has also been unearthed.
What was originally meant to be Qiao Muyang's way of elevating his own status has now become a weapon aimed at him.
People in the capital said he was an omen of misfortune.
Su Yunyi and He Xunyuan chatted and drank tea in a perfunctory manner, while Qiuqiu nestled in Gao Wenyan's arms, chattering away, seemingly muttering something to herself.
Gao Wenyan himself didn't know how he inexplicably started helping Su Yunyi take care of the child.
He Shaoyu glanced at Qiuqiu out of the corner of his eye and couldn't resist poking a poke in her face.
Gao Wenyan grabbed his hand: "What are you doing?"
He Shaoyu was quite embarrassed to be caught, scratching his head and blushing: "Let me see what she's doing."
This stumped Gao Wenyan; he didn't know either.
Chiu Chiu looked up at them, then lowered her head again, muttering to herself.
[May bad people suffer great misfortune!]
What else can I do but draw circles and curse Qiao Muyang!
(End of this chapter)
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