To be honest, this marketing model is remarkably similar to the "Fart for Love" campaign that Jing Zhe promoted in Yongzhou.
Wuxian Garden requires each person to pay one tael of silver before entering, which is actually giving them a psychological suggestion: Anyway, I have silver stored here, so what's wrong with eating and drinking a little?
This undoubtedly stimulated consumption.
Jing Zhe smiled, thinking to himself that it seemed there was a sales genius in Wuxian Pavilion. It was quite rare to come up with such a method in this era.
So he handed over the silver.
Suddenly, a commotion arose from the second floor.
Jing Zhe looked up and saw that the door of a side room along the corridor was open, and a group of people came out, chatting and laughing.
Upon closer inspection, standing in the center was none other than Chen Jiannan, who had achieved the top score in the exam. He was beaming with pride, surrounded by people, and walking downstairs.
"Brother Chen, it's a rare treat to have you visit Wuxian Garden today. Why not leave some poems or calligraphy behind? When you are appointed to an official position in the imperial court in the future, it will surely become a famous story!"
"I had previously invited Brother Chen to visit Wuxian Garden, but he declined, citing his preparation for the imperial examinations. It was a pity, but thankfully he came today, otherwise it would have been a real shame for Wuxian Garden!"
"Yes, yes..."
A group of sycophants immediately chimed in.
Chen Jiannan, standing in the crowd, waved his hands repeatedly, "You flatter me! What merit or ability do I possess? How could I dare to compete with Wuxian Garden for starlight? I truly do not deserve such praise!"
His attitude was humble and respectful, but his eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement and pride.
"I heard that Brother Chen will also be attending this Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering?"
At this moment, someone asked.
The Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering was originally a folk activity spontaneously organized by scholars. On this day, everyone could exchange ideas and learn from each other, and talented people could even gain fame through it.
However, with Emperor An's growing love for poetry in recent years, the top winner of the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival each year had the opportunity to go to the capital to meet the emperor and even become an official, so the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival also became an official event.
For an ordinary person, participating in both the college entrance examination and the poetry competition would double their chances of success. However, for Chen Jiannan, who had already achieved first place in the college entrance examination, participating in the poetry competition was somewhat puzzling.
You've already been granted an audience with the Emperor, and you're still trying to steal our spots?
The crowd was dissatisfied, but they didn't show it and stared at him, waiting for his answer.
Chen Jiannan nodded. "Participating in the poetry gathering is just to experience the literary style of Jingzhou. My ranking is no longer important to me. I will personally tell the examiner that my score does not need to be taken into account."
"Brother Chen is truly magnanimous!"
"Brother Chen's conduct is upright and honorable, we admire him!"
"Haha, I was worried that if Brother Chen participated, I would miss my chance. But since Brother Chen said so, I feel that another opportunity has come!"
"It's like you'd have a chance if you didn't participate, Brother Chen!"
"Holy shit..."
Bathed in the praise, Chen Jiannan was smug and self-satisfied.
"It's not recorded in the grade because—"
Just then, a cheerful voice came from outside, followed by a young man of medium build with a dashing appearance.
"He wouldn't dare!"
Upon entering the hall, he did not become more restrained or timid even though Chen Jiannan was standing right in front of him. Instead, he directly told him that he dared not!
This spirit…
Jing Zhe, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but think "666" in his heart. Talking badly behind someone's back is the behavior of a petty person. To confront someone directly to their face is the act of a true hero!
...
"It's the great scholar Song!"
At that moment, someone spoke up.
"I heard that the great scholar Song will be participating in the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering this year?"
"Yes, the great talent Song has not participated in poetry gatherings for several years. He has been studying at home for a few years and must have already mastered poetry. He is determined to win this time!"
"Sigh, it seems like I've missed my chance again!"
"..."
Upon hearing what the person next to him said, Jing Zhe knew who the man who had entered was. Although he had never met him before, he was not unfamiliar with him, having heard of him several times back in Yongzhou. He was Song Jimao, the son of Song Baiyun, the current Hanlin Academician.
Judging from his appearance, he and Chen Jiannan didn't seem to get along well; he went all out even before entering the door.
Jing Zhe and Chen Jiannan had clashed in Yongzhou, and Jing Zhe even coveted Chen Jiannan's second sister, Zhu Xinning. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, which increased Jing Zhe's goodwill towards Song Jimao.
Hearing the whispers around him, Jing Zhe, not understanding, asked, "May I ask, brother, what grudge does this talented scholar Song have against young master Chen?"
That person also liked gossip, and immediately started talking.
It turns out that Song Jimao's talent was evident from childhood. He frequently stood out at poetry gatherings and was quite famous in Jingzhou, where he was known as "Jingzhou's Number One Talent".
However, the most dazzling presence in Jingzhou City was not him, but a woman, namely his second sister, Zhu Xinning.
Zhu Xinning came from the Prime Minister's mansion and was proficient in all the arts, especially poetry, which even surpassed that of men.
She only participated in one poetry gathering, yet she defeated the triumphant Song Jimao. After that, she went to the capital to meet the emperor with the top score and became a secretary in the Imperial Secretariat. From then on, she never participated in any more poetry gatherings.
Song Jimao fell in love with Zhu Xinning after his defeat and even proposed marriage, but was rejected. After that, Song Jimao did not participate in poetry gatherings for several years and instead devoted himself to studying at home.
Zhu Xinning was the chief examiner for this poetry gathering, and Song Jimao returned to participate after several years of silence. Anyone with eyes could see who he was there for.
At this moment, Chen Jiannan appeared, not only bearing the titles of a distant relative of the Zhu family and the top scorer in the college entrance examination, but also claiming that he wanted to strengthen ties with the Zhu family through marriage and wanted to marry Zhu Xinning. It would be abnormal if Song Jimao did not confront him!
Jing Zhe was speechless after hearing this.
It turns out, this was another suitor of the second sister.
Instantly, my positive feelings towards Song Ki-moo plummeted to zero...
...
"I heard that Young Master Song also participated in this Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering?"
Song Jimao tilted his head back, his expression revealing his true feelings.
Those who were just gathered around Chen Jiannan suddenly moved closer to Song Jimao, which shows how much they thought highly of the two.
"Young Master Song should have participated long ago!"
"Yes, without Young Master Song a few years ago, we always felt that our Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering in Jingzhou was lackluster. Not to mention compared to Jiangling, even the Poetry Gathering in Yongzhou seemed to be much better than ours!"
"With Young Master Song participating this time, he will surely compose excellent poems, which will be a good opportunity for those people in Jiangling to see the level of our Jingzhou!"
Everyone took turns praising different people, which made Chen Jiannan, who was standing next to them, very uncomfortable.
Damn it, a bunch of opportunists!
I cursed inwardly, but I also missed that feeling terribly.
Back when he was in Yongzhou, wasn't he treated like a star, showered with attention? It's just a pity that now he's playing away, without the home advantage. If he were to return to Yongzhou…
Suddenly, a handsome man, whom he found utterly repulsive, appeared in his mind. He shook his head, thinking that Yongzhou was no longer his Yongzhou, and he might as well stay here instead of going back!
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