The lobby on the first floor of the restaurant was filled with students, many of whom knew Han Mingyuan and knew that he was the top scorer in the imperial examination.
So when Han Mingyuan and Han Xiao walked in, a child came over to greet them: "Hey, isn't this Han Huiyuan? Come in quickly. Our shopkeeper knows you are coming, so he specially reserved a good seat for you. Please follow me."
As he was about to take Han Mingyuan upstairs, Han Mingyuan quickly grabbed the waiter and said, "Brother Waiter, there's no need. We've already reserved a private room. You..."
Before Han Mingyuan finished speaking, the waiter said, "It's Mr. Xing, right? He's also upstairs, waiting for you..."
So that's how it was. Han Mingyuan then let go of the waiter and asked him to lead the way.
Han Mingyuan walked all the way to the second floor without looking around. He had now developed the good habit of turning a deaf ear to what was happening outside.
No matter how many eyes are on him, he will not feel uncomfortable at all. This is much better than when he first came to the capital.
When they reached the second floor, Xing Yi had already heard the noise and came out to greet Han Mingyuan. Snacks, fruits and tea were also prepared in the box.
Xing Yi has always been reliable in his work. Knowing that the young master was coming, he prepared some warm milk in case Chaochao was hungry and had nothing to eat.
Han Mingyuan nodded with satisfaction, patted Xing Yi's shoulder and said, "Not bad, it seems that it is a bit unfair for you to follow Han Xiao, a lazy brat."
Xing Yi shook his head seriously: "Master, the young master is very good, if it weren't for the young master..."
Han Xiao, holding Chao Chao in one hand and holding the young master in the other, heard the conversation between the two and quickly pushed them apart: "Okay, hurry in, and then go in if you want to stir up trouble."
Han Mingyuan was so angry that he almost laughed, but it was not good for the two of them to block the door, so he decided to go in first.
The view from the second floor is very good, and you can see the whole front at a glance, but there are a lot of people standing below, so it's very crowded.
Gu Yunsheng was so restless in the box that he couldn't help but say to Han Mingyuan, "Master, why don't I go down and take a look? When the officials come later, I can come over and tell you the good news."
Han Xiao poured a cup of hot tea for the young master, looked at Gu Yunsheng's small body, and thought to himself, "Can you squeeze in?"
However, seeing Gu Yunsheng's determined expression, Han Mingyuan still let him go.
Gu Yunsheng jumped up and said, "Okay, Master, I'll go now and come back soon."
After saying that, he ran out excitedly.
The young master laughed when he saw this, and he pulled up Han Xiao's clothes and said, "It's rare to see Brother Yunsheng so excited."
Han Mingyuan also nodded. In the past, Gu Yunsheng was a very silent person, but as long as Han Mingyuan asked him to do something, he would do it well.
Han Mingyuan studied with Mr. Qinghe and would also bring Gu Yunsheng with him, so Gu Yunsheng's knowledge was considered top-notch among all the students. It was just his identity that prevented him from taking the imperial examination.
"Why don't we wait until everything is over and restore Yunsheng to his ordinary identity? I think Yunsheng is quite talented in studying."
Han Mingyuan couldn't help but say that he had been with Gu Yunsheng the longest and understood some of Gu Yunsheng's thoughts.
Han Xiao nodded indifferently: "Dad, it's up to you to decide."
Anyway, Gu Yunsheng's indenture contract is with his father, as well as Xing Yi's.
After taking a look at Xing Yi who was standing beside him like a statue, Han Xiao decided to handle the affairs of both of them at once.
This can be considered as some benefits for the Han family.
After making the decision, Han Mingyuan felt much better. He took a sip of tea and looked at the scene below.
I just happened to see the officials carrying the imperial edict coming to post the list.
Han Mingyuan immediately clenched the cup, wanting to see the result quickly, but the official moved very slowly, and Han Mingyuan was so nervous that a layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.
Han Xiao also looked over, stood up and walked to the window to see more clearly.
He brought a telescope with him today so that he would be able to see the list on the underground.
After the officials posted the imperial edict, a group of people immediately crowded over. For a moment, the entire area below the edict stand was filled with laughter, screams, and crying.
Han Xiao even saw some students faint.
Han Xiao clicked his tongue twice and picked up the telescope to see that the name ranked first was his father Han Mingyuan's.
Putting down the telescope, Han Xiao looked again uncertainly. Han Mingyuan was still in the first place.
Han Mingyuan also stood behind Han Xiao at this time. He was not as tall as Han Xiao, so he stood on tiptoe to see the situation below clearly.
Seeing the telescope Han Xiao was holding, Han Mingyuan said anxiously, "How is it? How is it?"
Han Xiao pretended to be lost and handed the telescope to Han Mingyuan.
Han Mingyuan's heart skipped a beat when he saw Han Xiao's expression. Did he fail the test? No, he had checked with Lao Shi, and the teacher said that his answers were very good. He must have a place in the top three.
But seeing Han Xiao's current expression, Han Mingyuan was not so sure anymore.
He picked up the telescope with trembling hands. The moment he saw his own name, Han Mingyuan's face fell. He picked up the teapot on the table and was about to throw it at him: "You little bastard, you only know how to make your father angry!!"
Han Xiao was prepared and quickly jumped out of the way, preventing the teapot from hitting him. "Hey, don't be angry, Dad. I just wanted to give you a surprise. You're the new top scholar, Dad!"
Han Mingyuan calmed himself down, took a deep breath, and handed the telescope to the young master who had been curious for a long time.
When the young master saw Han Xiao’s expression just now, he thought that his father-in-law had failed the exam.
So he didn't feel sorry at all when Han Mingyuan wanted to beat Han Xiao this time. His husband was really too bad.
While the young master was still watching attentively, there was a knock on the door outside.
Xing Yi walked over to open the door and saw the owner of the restaurant standing outside the door with something in his hand and a fawning look on his face.
Seeing that it was Xing Yi who opened the door, the shopkeeper's face was disappointed for a moment, but he soon smiled again: "Is the new number one scholar here? This is a gift from our boss to the new number one scholar."
"No need, you guys go back." After saying that, Xing Yi looked around and closed the door with a bang.
"Bang bang bang" Xing Yi had just closed the door when he heard another knock on the door. He thought it was the owner of the restaurant. Xing Yi put on a gloomy face and tried to scare the owner away.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Gu Yunsheng, panting heavily: "Xing...Xing Yi, help me in quickly. Our master is the top scholar, he is the new top scholar."
Even though Gu Yunsheng was running to the point of dying, his eyes were still sparkling.
Xing Yi: “…”
He seemed to say that they already knew it, but seeing Gu Yunsheng like this, they didn't want to hit him hard.
Gu Yunsheng was helped in first. As soon as he came in, he ran to Han Mingyuan and said happily: "Master, you are the top scholar, the top scholar!!!"
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