"catch?"
Zhao Lin was not in a hurry. He shook his right hand, and Sudi felt as if he was holding a big gun. The gun body vibrated violently, and it even made his five fingers hurt. He had to let go and seek other methods.
In the blink of an eye, the two fought back and forth for two rounds, but neither won.
Zhao Lin let out a long roar and continued to attack the center of the opponent with one move, rushing forward and hitting him fiercely. However, Su Di used a delicate and grappling method. The two of them fought each other and soon fought for more than ten rounds.
"Master, there's a man outside claiming to be Prince Wang who wants to see you."
The servant came hurriedly to report.
Zhao Lin and Sudi stopped immediately. Zhao Lin's naked upper body was covered with sweat, and Sudi also had sweat on his forehead and his face was red.
"Let him in." Zhao Lin said.
Soon Wang Ziyao followed the servants over and was shocked when he saw the scene between the two. "No wonder you didn't come with me to the flower boat, so this is what you like."
Before Sudi understood what he meant, Zhao Lin said speechlessly, "You are the son of the general's mansion after all. Can't you be more polite in your words?"
Wang Ziyao laughed heartily: "I will go to the battlefield to kill people in the future. I won't even be able to accumulate Yin De, so why should I accumulate Speech De."
Sudi finally understood what Wang Ziyao meant and glared at him fiercely. When Wang Ziyao saw Sudi's look, he shuddered violently and felt goose bumps all over his body.
"Strange, who is this guy? Why does this happen when he glares at me? Does he have some weird magic?" Wang Ziyao felt puzzled.
Zhao Lin took the towel and wiped his body casually, then said, "Sit inside."
The three of them sat down in the front hall. Wang Ziyao said enviously, "It's great to have literary talent. The eldest daughter of the Shangshu family is eager to offer you a house. When will I have this treatment?"
Sudi asked curiously, "What do you mean by giving me a house?"
Wang Ziyao laughed and said, "You don't know yet, do you? This house was given to him by the daughter of Minister Fu. Otherwise, how could a poor scholar like him live here?"
"Really?" Sudi asked in surprise.
Zhao Lin smiled, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said, "Miss Fu lent it to me temporarily. I have to return it after I try it out."
"Tsk!" Wang Ziyao said disdainfully, "Why are you pretending? It's good enough that I didn't send the person away when the time comes. You still want me to pay you back."
Zhao Lin shook his head: "Let's just talk about this between us. Don't spread it outside, lest you ruin Miss Fu's reputation."
Wang Ziyao curled his lips and said, "Everyone knows that Miss Fu loves you deeply."
Zhao Lin shook his head, unwilling to waste time talking to this guy with muscles in his brain.
Sudi suddenly said, "Wouldn't it be too lonely for Brother Zhao to live alone in such a big house? Can I move in?"
Wang Ziyao suddenly looked like he had discovered a new world, and Zhao Lin was also shocked.
Seeing the two of them like this, Sudi said unhappily, "Brother Zhao is very talented. I just want to learn from him. Don't overthink it. I don't have any other hobbies like you guys."
Wang Ziyao chuckled and said, "I didn't say anything. You're just overthinking it."
Su Di looked at Zhao Lin: "Brother Zhao, how about it? I can provide living expenses."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Brother Su, if you're willing to come, I'm certainly welcome to do so. Forget about the living expenses, I can still afford to eat."
"Don't refuse, just wait."
Sudi actually did what he said and left to make arrangements.
Zhao Lin and Wang Ziyao looked at each other.
Wang Ziyao said stealthily, "Brother Zhao, I think this Mr. Su is a bit of a jerk. Be careful when you sleep at night and keep the doors and windows closed."
Zhao Lin rolled his eyes and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Wang Ziyao rubbed his hands and said, "Someone came to me to intercede for me. As long as you can write me a poem, I can come and go as I please."
Zhao Lin said unhappily, "Are my poems your ticket to visiting brothels?"
Wang Ziyao flattered him, "It can't be helped. My family is a military family. You know that this dynasty values civil officials over military officials, and as a result, our children are bullied outside. We pay the same amount of money, but those scholars from ordinary families are ranked first. Isn't it infuriating?"
Zhao Lin was speechless and said, "Why don't you take the imperial examination?"
Wang Ziyao said helplessly, "I do want to, but I'm really not cut out for it. I took the exam several times and only just passed the examination for the title of Scholar. I haven't even touched the threshold of Juren. I can't compare to you, brother."
Zhao Lin was also helpless.
This thing is easy for those who know how to do it, but difficult for those who don’t.
His previous life was so pitiful. He was first an orphan, and then he struggled in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion for three years, and still learned a lot of knowledge.
On the other hand, Wang Ziyao, with such good conditions, could only pass the examination to become a scholar and could not even pass the imperial examination. He was even more pitiful than Fan Jin.
Fan Jin is from a poor family after all, there is nothing he can do.
Zhao Lin sighed, "I just made an offer: 10,000 taels per song."
"How many?"
Wang Ziyao almost jumped up, his face full of disbelief: "Ten thousand taels per song? Are you crazy? Who would buy it?"
Zhao Lin smiled mysteriously: "There are many people who would buy it. For example, you."
"Me?" Wang Ziyao pointed at his nose.
Zhao Lin said, "If you take my poems, people will just think you're my errand boy. But if you write one yourself, what will they think of you?"
Wang Ziyao immediately said excitedly: "Of course they treat me as a guest of honor."
Wang Ziyao rubbed his hands and said, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and write a song for me."
Zhang Fan rubbed his fingers together and said, "Brother Wang, you and I hit it off right away, but brothers have to settle accounts, you know."
Wang Ziyao immediately drooped his face and said, "Where can I get ten thousand taels?"
Zhao Lin spread his hands and said, "That's all there is to say."
Zhao Lin and Wang Ziyao had only met a few times. Although they had a good impression of him, it was still a bit far from being free of charge.
Zhao Lin agreed to give Wei Muyun away for free because Wei Muyun was smart and had his own connections, which might come in handy someday.
As for Wang Ziyao, there is no need for such a huge price for the time being.
Moreover, Zhao Lin was not sure whether Wang Ziyao was really straightforward or had other motives.
Wang Ziyao thought about it again and again with a frown on his face, and finally sighed: "I can't get so much money."
Ten thousand taels may not be a big deal for those big businessmen, but it is a considerable sum for a family like Wang Ziyao's, and they will definitely not allow him to give it away as a favor.
If he spent 12,000 taels to buy a poem as a gift, his family would definitely beat him to death if they found out.
"Even if you get it, I won't sell it to you." Zhao Lin consoled him, "Those women are just using their beauty as bait to manipulate you. Don't be fooled."
"Of course I know this." Wang Ziyao sighed, "But everyone has a confidante, but I have to pay even to get in. It's embarrassing."
This is what these playboys compete for.
When others go out, they ride in horse carriages, but you ride in ox carts. When they arrive, you are still halfway there, so you have no right to play with them.
They are surrounded by beautiful women, but you can only stand there and stare. You don't need to be told that you don't want to have fun.
So Wang Ziyao feels very sad.
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