"Congratulations, Second Brother!" Third Uncle-in-law cupped his hands in congratulations.
“Let’s compete together next year!” Gu Shouxin patted his third uncle on the shoulder.
"Second son is amazing! When we get back, Aunt Xiao will get you some tonic pills to boost your brainpower, so you can become the top scholar next year!" Grandma Xiao said with a smile.
"Thank you, Aunt Xiao!" Gu Shouxin chuckled. Was that tonic pill meant to improve brain function?
"Second son, don't be arrogant. There's still a tough battle ahead! But I'm proud of you!" Grandpa Gu breathed a sigh of relief.
"I understand, Father," Gu Shouxin replied with a smile.
"Alright, alright, let's go back inside. What are you standing here at the gate for?" Grandma Gu glanced at Gu Shouxin and beckoned everyone to come inside.
Gu Sangu walked beside Gu Shouxin and said, "Second brother, don't be so smug. When the provincial examination comes, I'll have your brother-in-law give you a good beating!"
Third Uncle quickly waved his hand: "Wife, please spare me! When I passed the imperial examination, I was only ranked in the middle, how could I compare to the top scorer!"
Aunt Gu slapped her uncle in exasperation: "We can't lose in terms of momentum! The provincial examination is still more than half a year away. Can't you let me have a good chat and also keep an eye on my second brother?"
Uncle San said helplessly, "You can't joke like that! It'll be embarrassing if you get proven wrong!"
Aunt Gu: "What's so shameful about it! I'd be happy if you failed the exam!"
Everyone looked at Gu Sangu in confusion: "Why?"
Women all want men to be successful. Is this kid out of his mind? How can he be happy about it?
Gu Sangu said with a serious face, "Father, Mother, Aunt Xiao, Second Brother, although I'm illiterate, I can read. There's a saying, 'Regretfully, I urged my husband to seek fame and fortune!' My husband is so handsome, and he'll only be twenty-six next year, in the prime of his life. Who knows if he'll be snatched up by those old men after passing the exam? I certainly won't do that! My family will definitely help me! Wouldn't that cause some trouble? It's better if he just becomes a minor scholar, and we can live a wealthy life in Qingzhou. Isn't that better?"
Grandpa Gu poked Gu Sangu's head helplessly: "You silly girl! Don't worry, no one dares to take you away! If anyone dares to, I'll fight them to the death! I'm an old man too!"
Aunt Gu chuckled foolishly, "But I don't want Dad to risk his life for me! I just want Dad to be happy. Let Second Brother pass the exam; he's over thirty, too old, no one will want to take his place!"
Gu Shouxin: "..."
Grandma Gu glared at Gu Sangu: "Nonsense, the more she talks, the more confused she gets! Ayang, you should focus on your exams and not listen to her nonsense! Your father and I both support you!"
Third Uncle: "Okay, Father and Mother, your son-in-law will definitely work hard and not fall too far behind Second Brother, so as not to embarrass Linlin."
Aunt Gu pouted; her mother had already spoken, so she couldn't say anything more.
Is her thinking really that simple? She feels that her current life is pretty good. As for the imperial examinations, it would be better to let her son take them. Anyway, the family has enough money.
In the afternoon, Cai Xiaolian returned with several children. Gu Xin ran to Gu Shouxin's side and said, "Dad, I heard on the way that you were the top scorer! Hehe, I knew it, so I didn't wait for the results to be released! This is all yours! Congratulations, Dad!"
Gu Shouxin laughed and said, "What if Father fails the exam? What are you going to say then?"
Gu Xin shook her head: "Absolutely not! My dad is destined to be the top scholar in the imperial examination! How could he possibly fail? Pshaw, Dad, quickly spit out that 'what if'!"
Gu Shouxin imitated Gu Xin's manner in a serious tone: "Ptooey, ptooey, okay, Daddy spat it out!"
Cai Xiaolian thought to herself: The top scholar personally certified by the Little Koi Fish, what a stroke of luck!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com