Chapter 37 Clan School 7 This woman must be here specifically to bring him down! ...
After the entrance examination is over, the subsequent trivial matters are no longer the responsibility of the teachers, but are handed over to the senior students to introduce the clan school to the new students.
Generally speaking, people with good temperaments and personalities are chosen. For example, Xie Lingliu is one of the people responsible for welcoming this year's freshmen.
Many people from the Xie family came this year, and she was mainly responsible for making arrangements for them.
However, as Xie Jiaoyue's cousin, she found Chu Xingjin first.
"You are Chu Xingjin?"
Chu Xingjin turned around when he heard the voice and saw a woman he had never seen before. Her features resembled Xie Jiaoyue's, but her temperament was noticeably gentler and more peaceful.
He has always been more patient with women like that.
"Who are you?"
"My name is Xie Lingliu, and I am Xie Jiaoyue's cousin. You can call me cousin or Sister Lingliu, it's up to you."
Chu Xingjin didn't have a good impression of the Xie family. Upon hearing this, his face fell. He felt that this person must have come to mock him, implying that he was not even as good as a furnace cauldron.
Like an older sister who genuinely cares for her younger brother, Xie Lingliu patted Chu Xingjin's shoulder and gently ruffled his hair.
“I’ve heard about what happened at home. Jiaoyue was spoiled since she was a child, which is why she developed that kind of personality. The other members of the Xie family don’t know you very well, which is why they’ve been so dismissive of you.”
"If they had seen your performance today, they would have been filled with regret and would have praised you highly instead. Ajin, you performed exceptionally well today; you truly deserve to be number one."
Chu Xingjin's expression changed instantly, from gloomy and dissatisfied to confident and flamboyant.
This woman has a good eye; she could see his exceptional qualities immediately. He said, "He performed so well, how could he not be number one?"
The eyes of the masses are discerning, and even teachers and superiors cannot conceal their true intentions.
Xie Lingliu stopped there and didn't say anything more: "Alright, go and call all the Xie family disciples over. I'll take you to the disciples' quarters."
The disciples gathered in one place, and before long, all the Xie family members appeared before Xie Lingliu.
Xie Lingliu teased Xie Jiaoyue, "I came to find my brother-in-law first, but not my sister. I hope my sister won't be angry?"
His self-deprecating tone was lighthearted, yet he also pointed out Chu Xingjin's identity. His words were spoken with grace and composure; to nitpick would be petty.
However, going too far in trying to cover things up only makes it seem like an attempt to conceal the truth.
Xie Jiaoyue felt that she hadn't been reading the book diligently enough, so much so that she couldn't be sure whether her cousin was one of the male protagonist's concubines.
Well, if that's the case, she doesn't have any objections, but Qianqian is probably going to have another breakdown.
"I'm so happy to have my cousin's concern, how could I be angry?"
“It’s normal to be angry. With a brother-in-law who is so outstanding, it’s reasonable for the sister to want to keep a close eye on him.”
Xie Jiaoyue shook her head: "No, I am virtuous and kind. I will not stop Brother Chu from doing whatever he wants. The person Brother Chu likes is the person I like. As long as Brother Chu is happy, I will do anything."
Xie Lingliu choked on her words.
No, she's a young lady from the Xie family, why is she pretending to be such a magnanimous matriarch?
What kind of idiot is this, with a love-struck mind?
She forced a smile and said, "Seeing how well my sister and brother-in-law get along, I'm relieved. I misspoke earlier, please don't take offense."
Xie Jiaoyue was very outgoing and immediately hugged Xie Lingliu, saying, "Then you have to apologize to me, sister. This is our first time at the clan school, and we don't know anyone here. Would you please treat us to a meal, sister?"
She turned to the rest of the Xie family: "Sister Lingliu said she's going to treat us to dinner, would you like to go?"
Xie Lingliu's expression was somewhat unnatural: "Today is not a good day. You are all tired and look rather disheveled. Why don't you go back and freshen up first?"
“That’s easy. How about we meet again in an hour? I’ve heard that Sister Lingliu is very generous. Brother Chu and I both like generous people. Sister will definitely treat us, right?”
Xie Lingliu glanced at Chu Xingjin and forced a smile: "Of course I will. Consider it a welcome dinner for you. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
"I heard that a new restaurant has opened near the clan school. It's a branch of the Fucheng Fulai Restaurant. Shall we go there?"
"It's close by, so there's no problem."
The Xie family members cheered and urged Xie Lingliu to take them to their lodgings, eager to treat themselves after they had tidied themselves up.
Because they were so excited, they all moved incredibly fast. In just a quarter of an hour, everyone was ready, reverting to their elegant and refined demeanor, just waiting for their good cousin to treat them to a feast.
There were quite a few people who shared similar thoughts. By the time the Xie family arrived, the Fulai Restaurant was already packed with people, all disciples of the Jinling City Clan Academy, creating a lively atmosphere.
"Jiaoyue, this place is full. Shall we come another day?"
Xie Jiaoyue pulled Xie Lingliu back: "Sister, wait a moment, that guy over there, come here." Xie Jiaoyue handed over her waist token, "Do you recognize this?"
The waiter rubbed his waist tag for a while and said, "So it's Miss Jiaoyue who has graced us with her presence. This way, please."
Some people have already remembered that this is the restaurant that Xie Jiaoyue bought, the place where she and Chu Xingjin pledged their love.
It's only been a short time since we last met, and they've already opened branch stores.
Moreover, this place is completely different from the Fulai Restaurant they remember.
The original restaurant had a very ordinary layout, with rows of tables arranged in a row, leaving some open space for people to walk through, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now, there's an extra space in the middle that doesn't look like a restaurant, but more like a brothel, specially reserved for courtesans to perform.
However, compared to the brothels and theaters, the decor was far too rough.
They were studying the performance when the performers, both men and women, went up one by one, all dressed as waiters, the only difference being that they had musical instruments in their hands.
Boom boom boom boom.
"Yo yo yo".
"Hey! The entrance exam, your chance has come!"
We need to give our best performance.
Bring out all your knowledge and skills.
We are ready; this is not to be underestimated.
"Xie Jiaoyue ranked first in the entrance examination."
She handled each level with ease.
Wielding a longsword, he repelled the evil monster.
Her victory was astonishing.
"And there's Chu Xingjin, whose superb skills include creating his own sword techniques; "
The eccentric alchemist Xin Xiuying—people dare not move when they encounter her.
..."
Oh wow, singing, dancing, and rapping.
It was Xie Jiaoyue's idea, of course. When you're eating, you need some side dishes, but she personally doesn't like storytelling, so she came up with something else.
The training period is still too short, and the singing sounds like a children's song, but it's already enough to give the cultivation world a little shock.
The fast-paced drumbeats, combined with the pipa and guzheng, create crisp notes that easily stir emotions, making you want to dance along.
Strange indeed, this restaurant seems to possess a certain magic.
In just one song, the Xie family members, who were initially unfamiliar with each other, felt much more familiar with each other. After another song, they became familiar not only with each other but also with other members of the family.
Let's rock together! If we've rocked together, we're best friends for life!
After a few more drinks, these exhausted young men and women were suddenly refreshed and declared that they would not leave until they were drunk.
Xie Jiaoyue announced to the public: "To celebrate our entry into the ethnic school, I'm treating everyone today. I'll cover all the expenses."
"Wow, no wonder she's the daughter of the Xie family's richest man."
"Still ranked first in the assessment! I love how cool she is. Can I be her little darling from now on, the kind of girl who can be close to her every day?"
Xie Lingliu couldn't help but sneak over: "Didn't I say I was treating the Xie family members to dinner?" She didn't really want to invite them, but she didn't want to lose face in front of so many people.
Xie Jiaoyue smiled and said, "Since my cousin is so kind, I can't let her down. So I'll treat everyone. You can treat the Xie family members, right? I'll have the waiter tell you the cost later."
Xie Lingliu felt like she was having a heart attack and could only secretly pray that the little brats of the Xie family wouldn't eat too much.
She couldn't help but frantically calculate in her mind, and for a moment even Chu Xingjin lost his appeal to her.
Xie Lingliu is a very ambitious person. She was trying to gain benefits by showing goodwill to Chu Xingjin. At present, Chu Xingjin is just a young man who has just reached the Qi Refining stage. She has not gained any benefits, but she has already lost so many spirit stones.
This is so annoying, I'll definitely get my revenge later.
When she finished calculating, she looked up and found that Chu Xingjin was nowhere to be seen in the chaotic restaurant.
This person is so weird, always running around aimlessly, it's so annoying.
Ugh, so annoying.
At this moment, Chu Xingjin had already walked out of Fulai Restaurant with a wine pot in his hand.
He didn't really like listening to the new things Xie Jiaoyue came up with, especially since there were too many words praising Xie Jiaoyue in them.
He couldn't be bothered with those people. Xie Jiaoyue was too extravagant and frivolous, and the others weren't worthy of being his friends. The only one who made him feel somewhat comfortable, his senior sister Xie Lingliu, was always fiddling with her abacus, which was quite boring.
So he went outside alone to enjoy the cold wind and the new moon over the city at night. Such a beautiful scene was beyond the appreciation of a vulgar woman like Xie Jiaoyue, so it was better to let him enjoy it alone.
As he walked, he saw a familiar figure in a theater: Feng Qianqian.
Since Xie Lingliu saw everything he did, Qianqian must have seen it too, right? With a thought, Chu Xingjin entered the theater.
On stage, a traditional opera was being sung, its melody lacking the excitement of the Fulai Restaurant, yet possessing a unique charm.
The song is about Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan, and it happens to be about Wang Baochuan's hardship in her cold cave, where she has to eat chaff and wild vegetables.
Chu Xingjin stood behind Feng Qianqian: "Wang Baochuan was truly devoted, her love was so deep that it moved heaven and earth, which is why she was able to reunite with Xue Pinggui and be honored as his concubine."
"Xue Pinggui is a man of loyalty and righteousness. Even with the honor he received, he did not abandon his wife who had shared his hardships. He is a role model for us all."
As soon as she got close to Chu Xingjin, the halo above Feng Qianqian's head shone brightly as she activated her full power.
Feng Qianqian's little head spun around: "Brother Chu, you're right. Besides, the relationship between Xue Pinggui's two wives is also something to look forward to."
Feng Qianqian's eyes were full of anticipation and admiration: "Jiaoyue looked so heroic today. Just thinking that one day I can be with Jiaoyue makes all the hardships of cultivation seem insignificant."
"If it's for the sake of the bright moon, eating coarse food and wild vegetables isn't entirely unbearable."
Chu Xingjin:......
It's Xie Jiaoyue again! Why is Xie Jiaoyue everywhere?
This woman must be here specifically to bring him bad luck!
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