The shopkeeper said, "At this age, he has such a mature and calm demeanor, and with such good looks, even many of the noble children in the capital can't compare to him. I'm sure his future will be extraordinary. Even that little girl seems to be unusually smart and outstanding. Besides, it won't hurt to make more good friends."
"Yes, yes, the shopkeeper is right. I still need to follow you and learn from you!" The waiter nodded in agreement.
"Okay, stop trying to please me and get back to work." Shopkeeper Yuan turned around and went back to the counter with his hands behind his back.
"Yes, yes, I'll do as you say..." The guy smiled and went back to the lobby to work obediently.
After eating and drinking, the few of them walked on the wide street. They also wanted to go shopping at the various shops on both sides of Uncle Xu's street that were crowded with people.
"Qibao, Wenwu, Xiaowu, I see it's so lively here, why don't we take a look and see if there's anything we like? We just had a meal anyway, so this might as well be considered a way to digest the food."
"Okay, uncle, I'll listen to you. I can't sleep if I go back to the inn anyway." Qibao said with a smile.
The others nodded in agreement.
The few of them walked along, observing the various shops on both sides. When they saw a shop they liked, they went in to take a look and bought some small items they liked.
As the group was strolling around with great interest, a voice suddenly came from behind them...
"Sir, I didn't expect that we would meet again. What a coincidence."
Qibao and the others turned around and saw the scholars they had just met at Fuyun Restaurant. The person who was talking was none other than Mr. Xiao, and there were four people dressed as scholars around him, who were the ones who had dinner with him at that time.
Xu Wenwu had a decent impression of this person, so he politely replied, "It's quite a coincidence indeed."
"I don't know your name, sir? Could you please tell me, Xiao? Please don't blame me for being abrupt. I'm a sociable person. When I first met you, I wanted to make friends. I didn't expect to meet you again by chance. Naturally, I don't want to give up this opportunity given by God."
Seeing that Young Master Xiao was smiling and speaking politely, Xu Wenwu was not offended and said, "Young Master Xiao, there is no need to be so polite. More friends mean more paths. My name is Xu Wenwu."
"It turns out to be Brother Xu. My name is Xiao Mingzhi. I live in Tianyou City and I am very familiar with this city. If it is convenient for Brother Xu, how about we travel together?" Xiao Mingzhi said.
Xu Wenwu said: "Of course it's convenient."
"Xu Wenwu? May I ask if Mr. Xu's family is Xu Wenwu from Xujia Village, Huamen Town, under the jurisdiction of Qingyun City?"
At this moment, a scholar next to Xiao Mingzhi seemed to remember something and suddenly asked.
Xu Wenwu raised his eyebrows and said, "That's me. I wonder how this gentleman found out."
"It's really Mr. Xu!" the scholar said excitedly, and then explained: "Brother Xu's name, I think everyone who followed the Qingyang City imperial examination last year should know it. I didn't expect that I would run into Mr. Xu here. It's truly a great honor for me!"
The man's face was flushed, and it was obvious that he was excited.
"I was wondering why this name sounded so familiar. So you're the sixteen-year-old genius. We were disrespectful to you at the restaurant earlier. I hope Master Xu will forgive us."
Another scholar also exclaimed in surprise, then clasped his fists and bowed.
After hearing what the two said, Xiao Mingzhi stared at Xu Wenwu with burning eyes, and there was a look of admiration in his eyes.
"I never thought that I would have the good fortune to meet a man as talented as Brother Xu. It is truly a blessing in my life."
"Brother Xiao, this is too serious. I don't deserve such praise." Xu Wenwu said.
"Brother Xu, you're being too modest. I've heard that whether you're taking the Tongsheng or Xiucai exams, you always top the list, and you only take the exam once. Last year, you even won the top spot in the Juren category. You're a figure that many scholars and students envy and admire!"
The same person who revealed Xu Wenwu's identity spoke.
"Brother Xu is a man of great talent. He has achieved such impressive accomplishments at the age of sixteen. There are few people in the world who can compare with Brother Xu." Xiao Mingzhi said.
"There are always people better than you. Brother Xiao, please don't praise me so much." Xu Wenwu said with a faint smile.
Xiao Mingzhi said, "Brother Xu is so talented in writing, yet he is not arrogant at all, and he is humble and polite. I really admire him."
Xu Wenwu didn't want to listen to these compliments anymore, so he said, "Brother Xiao, why don't we talk while we walk? Please tell us about the customs and culture of Tianyou City."
"Of course it's no problem." Xiao Mingzhi agreed happily.
"Miss, I didn't expect that the young master's reputation has spread here. Look at their expressions, they admire the young master so much. The young master is so amazing." Fuqiu whispered in Qibao's ear with a smile.
Qibao said, "Yeah, but there really aren't many people like Big Brother."
Fuqiu nodded in agreement.
Under Xiao Mingzhi's introduction, the group had unknowingly been strolling around the city for about an hour. It was already completely dark, but the number of pedestrians on the streets did not decrease, and the streets and alleys were still brightly lit.
The scholars' legs and feet were a little sore from strolling around, and they were breathing a little hard. Seeing that Xu Wenwu still had the same expression as at the beginning, and looked extremely relaxed and comfortable, even the youngest Qibao was the same, they secretly admired him in their hearts.
"Brother Xu, why don't we find a teahouse to rest for a while? I've been talking for a long time and my mouth is a little dry."
The two of them became somewhat familiar with each other, Xiao Mingzhi said with a smile.
Xu Wenwu also observed the situation of the scholars around him and said, "Okay, thank you, Brother Xiao, for leading the way."
Everyone soon came to a teahouse and sat down.
"Mr. Xiao, how come you have time to come for tea today?"
When the restaurant owner saw Xiao Mingzhi, he walked up to him and said with a smile, obviously knowing Xiao Mingzhi.
"Shopkeeper Lu, I was traveling with some friends today. I passed by your place and was thirsty, so I came in to have some tea and rest my feet." Xiao Mingzhi replied.
"So that's how it is. Since you are Mr. Xiao's friend, I will naturally take out the best tea in the store to treat you." said Manager Lu.
Shopkeeper Lu glanced at a few people and glanced at Xu Wenwu twice. He was secretly amazed in his heart, and wondered where this Mr. Xiao had met such a young man with such an extraordinary temperament. He could tell at a glance that he was different from others, like a crane standing out among chickens.
"Thank you very much, Manager Lu." Xiao Mingzhi said with a fist salute.
"Mr. Xiao, you are welcome. I would like to thank you for overestimating the business of my teahouse. I will arrange for the waiter to serve tea and snacks to you gentlemen." After saying this, Shopkeeper Lu nodded politely to several people before turning around and giving instructions to the waiter.
"Brother Xiao, you are doing well in Tianyou City. I just saw many people nodding and greeting you!" Xiao Wu said.
"Brother Zijie, you are too kind. I have always liked making friends. I grew up in Tianyou City and my family has some property, so these are not surprising." Xiao Mingzhi said with a faint smile.
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