Chapter 357: Miss Fang is here. Xu Yunfan is so arrogant that he is even more arrogant than Yan Chao...
Xu Yunfan's tone was so arrogant that Da Yan Chao almost couldn't contain himself. "What's wrong with them? They're either second-generation officials or second-generation rich people. Now they're just a small-time scholar, with no future. Compared to me, they're really far behind. My sister is so outstanding, there's no man she can't marry."
Qin Run: “…”
A small scholar?
Xu Yunfan is getting carried away!
"The successful candidates are quite impressive. They are only nineteen or twenty years old. They can wait two years before taking the higher examinations. With the support of their fathers and grandfathers, it won't be a problem for them to gain a firm foothold in the court in the future."
It just takes time.
Since coming to Beijing, Qin Run realized that sometimes, the difference in family background determines the difference in people's future.
These second-generation officials, if they are valued since birth, have their future paths planned by their elders. Unlike men from ordinary families, they are completely in the dark. Even if they have the awareness, it is difficult for them to go further. After all, if you want to move up, financial resources, connections, etc. are all indispensable. No wonder it is difficult for noble sons to come from poor families!
Even knowing this, Xu Yunfan was still dissatisfied. He shook his head with a stern look and said shamelessly, "Relying on the kindness of our ancestors won't work. For someone as capable as me, starting from scratch is no big deal."
"Yes, yes, my husband is the best, no one else can compare to him. You are so outstanding, how can you have the nerve to compare yourself with others." Qin Run praised him casually, and Xu Yunfan was happy. He probably wouldn't show a bad face to others later.
Xu Yunfan, feeling a little embarrassed by the compliment, rubbed the back of his head and said, "Actually, I'm not that good. I'm just a little bit better. Don't praise me, or I'll get proud."
"You have the capital to be proud, don't be afraid."
"That's not good. Humility makes people progress, and pride makes people fall behind. People should be humble. If you insist on praising me, we can go back to the room. You can praise me however you want."
"Then you're not angry anymore?"
"I wasn't angry in the first place. Don't talk nonsense. I'm just a little unhappy."
Qin Run: “…”
If I believe you, there will be trouble.
Lin family.
After working all day, Lin Xiaoran was sweating profusely and his underwear was soaked. When he got home, he didn't even bother to drink tea and asked the maid in the yard to fetch him some water.
While soaking in the bathtub, Lin Xiaoran had not yet come out of his feeling of loss.
In the past, he thought that he was a talented man and should be more than qualified to be paired with a beautiful woman. However, Xu Yunfan's heartbreaking words today made him look like nothing.
Although the words hurt, they are very realistic.
Without the halo of his parents and grandparents, he is really nothing. He does not have the ability or the brains to stand out like Xu Yunfan and become a household name.
When he walks around, people give him face, but it is only because of the person behind him.
I used to think these were nothing, but today I feel extremely upset.
Lin Xiaoran leaned on the edge of the bathtub, looking up and thinking about life, feeling depressed and his eyes full of frustration.
Just when Lin Xiaoran was feeling irritated and frustrated, the maid knocked on the door and asked, "Master, are you done washing?"
"What's the matter?"
"The nanny beside the Madam said that there is a guest at home and wants to see you. The Madam asked the young master to go over."
"Who's coming?" Lin Xiaoran knew quite a few young masters in the capital, and they used to hang out together often. Later, after leaving the capital and going to Qingfeng Academy, he lost contact with this group of people. Apart from Qi Xiu Ze and the other three, he really couldn't think of anyone else who would come to see him, but didn't they go back too?
"Is it the Qi family's young master and his group? If so, let them wait."
The maid didn't know who it was, "Mammy said it was a girl."
"Girl?" That was even more strange. He had always been a chaste man. In the past, he was so focused on his studies that he had never even been outside of a brothel. After going to Qingfeng Academy, Jiang Lanfang was very strict with them, so it was even more impossible for him to have a romantic relationship with a girl. "Which girl?"
"The nanny came over anxiously and just said she was from the Fang family."
Miss Fang?
Don’t know.
"Go over and reply, and let the people wait." Lin Xiaoran scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on his face. His hair was not dry yet, and it was not suitable for him to meet guests. It was really strange. Miss Fang, which Fang family?
There are so many people in the capital who can call themselves the Fang family. If you don’t even mention who your father is or what official rank he holds, who would know which Fang family girl you are?
Mrs. Lin listened to the nanny's whispered reply. Although she had a smile on her face, she was actually like a volcano about to erupt.
This brat, the girl came to his house and he actually made people wait? No wonder he can't get a wife.
"Miss Fang, Xiao Ran is still busy and can't leave for the time being. Please forgive me and have a cup of tea to quench your thirst first. It's very hot outside."
Yes, it was sunny outside. Lin Xiaoran had worked all day and was smelly. It was not suitable for him to meet guests. It would be okay if he met a man, but it would be embarrassing if he met a girl or a boy.
Fourth Sister Fang glanced at the nanny beside Madam Lin and probably guessed what had happened. "Don't worry. It was really rude of me to come visit you so suddenly without informing you in advance."
Second Aunt Lin placed the snacks on the table in front of Fourth Sister Fang. "Miss Fang, I don't know what you like to eat. This is the food I bought from Yunrun Store. Try it."
Fourth Sister Fang, also known as Fang Chu, smiled and said, "Madams, you can just call me Fang Chu." Fang Chu always felt uncomfortable hearing Miss Fang calling her Miss Fang.
Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin II have met the Fang sisters. They have to say that the girl from Xu Yunfan's family is indeed beautiful. Look at her appearance, she is simply stunning. No wonder so many young masters in the capital are obsessed with her and the matchmaker runs to Xiao Qin's house all day long.
I just don’t know why Fang Chu suddenly came to visit, and why he came to find his own son/nephew. The key point is, when did Lin Xiaoran have the relationship with Fang Chu that allowed people to come to visit?
Fang Chu is Xu Yunfan's fourth sister. Lin Xiaoran treats Xu Yunfan as a brother. Lin Xiaoran also has a girl he likes...
After thinking about it carefully, Mrs. Lin and the other woman were shocked, as if they had discovered something extraordinary.
No way, my son/nephew would not want to eat swan meat?
No, no, Lin Xiaoran said he had a girl he liked, but that was a long time ago, and the Fang sisters have only been in Beijing for half a year, so the timing doesn’t match!
Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin II were all lost in thought, and they couldn't help but be cautious when entertaining Fang Chu again.
When Lin Xiaoran slowly came over, Fang Chu had already drunk several cups of tea.
"Mom, who's looking for me?" Lin Xiaoran walked in carelessly, not bothering to observe the etiquette of a rich young man. He was too tired at the moment.
I didn't feel anything when I got home, but after taking a hot bath, my whole body felt sore.
Hearing this lazy voice and looking at her son's hair which was a little messier than usual, Mrs. Lin's heart skipped a beat. She stood up and wanted to kick Lin Xiaoran. This kid, have all his previous manners and good manners been thrown away?
"It's me, Fang Chu." Fang Chu stood up and looked at the person who came with a faint smile. When he saw Lin Xiaoran with slightly wet hair, his right eyebrow raised slightly.
It’s no wonder that rich women like young handsome men. Even if she meets one of them at her age, she would find it pleasing to the eye just by looking at him.
"Miss Fang?" Lin Xiaoran suddenly couldn't move and was stunned.
Fang Chu nodded slightly, "It's me." There was no need to confirm again and again.
Lin Xiaoran came back to his senses and walked inside in two steps. He couldn't hide his excitement and asked, "Miss Fang, why are you here?"
As he spoke, Lin Xiaoran looked at the nanny with a complaint, thinking to himself, this nanny is really too ignorant and doesn't speak clearly. If she knew Fang Chu was coming, she would have solved it in a quarter of an hour. How could she make people wait so long?
Fang Chu: "You helped my younger brother today, so I prepared some food at home and came here to invite you to have a meal together. I wonder if Master Lin has the time?"
Lin Xiaoran was beaming with joy, his mood clearly good. "That's great, Run'er's cooking is excellent. Miss Fang, let's go quickly. Don't make Yunfan wait anxiously, or he'll get angry. Don't you know that when this guy gets angry, he'll definitely get back at you in the future?"
Fang Chu said goodbye to Madam Lin and the others. After the two of them left, Madam Lin's legs went weak and she fell back to the ground. "Sister-in-law, Xiao Ran... is he... that's Xiao Qin's daughter, how dare he think about it?"
No need to ask, seeing that Lin Xiaoran looked so happy, smiling, and reserved, if they still couldn't see it, they could just poke their own eyes out.
Madam Lin wiped the nonexistent sweat from her face and said, "Sister-in-law, if we come to propose marriage, will Lord Xu chase us away?"
"I guess so." Madam Lin was immediately worried. "This child has been well-behaved since he was young, making us worry less. Now we find out that this kid is holding back a big move."
The Xiao Qin family is now among the richest families in Beijing, and Xu Yunfan has become one of the youngest number one scholars in history and has jumped into the ranks of the top three teachers. His future is bright. However, if they want to marry a girl from the Xiao Qin family, the betrothal gift will be enough to worry them.
…
As the sky was covered with a gorgeous sunset glow, Qin Run called out to the bathroom, "Yunfan, are you done washing up? The soup in the pot is almost done, and we'll have dinner soon. Don't soak for too long, since you have to wash up again tonight anyway."
When the weather is hot, Xu Yunfan has to take a shower twice a day, and sometimes he has to take a shower once in the morning. He can be said to be the cleanest person in the family. Even the Fang sisters, who are boys and girls, feel inferior to him in this regard.
Xu Yunfan lazily soaked in the bathtub and casually replied, "Oh, it will be ready soon."
Qin Run: “…”
Since meeting Xu Yunfan, Qin Run found that he needed to redefine many words.
For example, the "immediately" that Xu Yunfan mentioned could be a few blinks of an eye or half an hour. Especially when they were in bed, his "immediately" was like bullshit. There would be another "immediately" after "immediately". There would always be the next "immediately" and it would be endless.
Qin Run pushed the door open and went in. Sure enough, Xu Yunfan had just rubbed soap on his head. He checked the water temperature and found that Xu Yunfan had washed with cold water again. "You didn't listen and drew water from the well again? Be careful not to catch a cold."
Xu Yunfan: "How could that be? I'm in great shape. The water in the well is cool, which is comfortable. Don't worry, they won't be back so soon. Those few will definitely need to take a shower when they go back, otherwise they will stink. How dare they stand next to my sister and the others! It will be stinking."
Qin Run grabbed the towel from the bathtub and rubbed Xu Yunfan's back, then applied soap to his back again. "Didn't you say that a man is not a man if he doesn't smell bad? Now you say it again. Don't be too harsh on them."
Xu Yunfan said dejectedly, "I don't want this to happen either, but I can't bear it. If they... they become someone else's wife in the future, I won't be able to bear it. Just like if An Ge'er is to be taken away by other wild boars in the future, I will be unhappy too."
Qin Run just smiled. He knew that Xu Yunfan just couldn't accept it all at once. After all, it was too sudden and he wasn't even mentally prepared. Anyone would feel uncomfortable when their brother becomes their brother-in-law.
He could only try to counsel and comfort, "Come on, sons and daughters should get married when they're old enough. If they don't marry, that's fine too. I'd be happy if they stayed home. But if they meet the right person, no matter how reluctant we are, we should happily bless them. What will your sisters think if you show your displeasure to Xiu Ze and the others? Just like I like you, I won't be happy if father treats you with indifference. Do you understand?"
Everyone understands some principles, but understanding is one thing, and whether to put them into practice is another.
"But I can't get over it." Xu Yunfan turned around like a spoiled child and rubbed against Qin Run's arms, burying his head in his arms. He said sullenly, "I was wondering if it was because of what I did that my elder sister and the others came here. They could have had a better future. After so many years of studying, they finally had the chance to show their talents, but they ended up here. Also, what if they go back and leave Qi Xiu Ze and the others behind? Where will they find anyone? I don't dare to think about it, but I can't stop it. I knew the envoys from the Great Qi Kingdom were coming to Dayan. It's all my fault. It's my fault that I couldn't give them a free and unrestrained life. Now even their lifelong events are a choice they made out of helplessness."
This made Xu Yunfan feel guilty. He felt sorry for his sisters and his brothers.
Xu Yunfan, who used to be so confident, optimistic, and cheerful, with everything under control, suddenly looked dejected and filled with guilt. Qin Run felt incredibly distressed. "No, my sisters aren't the kind of people who would compromise. You should know that, Yunfan, don't overthink it. Even if they go back in the future, that's fate. You didn't beg Xiu Ze and the others to marry them, they did it willingly. So how can you blame others? These things have nothing to do with you. You can't take all the blame on yourself. It won't do you any good."
Xu Yunfan took a deep breath, looking a little suffocated, but he just refused to come out of Qin Run's arms.
"But I'm just too stubborn and can't help thinking this way. I'm so miserable. If only there were something happy to distract me."
After sleeping in the same bed for so long, no one knows who is who.
Qin Run was embarrassed: "...You thought about it again?"
Xu Yunfan said righteously, "What do you mean by 'again'? You haven't let me touch you for half a month. I'm a married man. The person I like lies next to me every day. How can I not have thoughts? I'm not a monk who only lets you look and not sleep with me. You're going too far. I doubt I would do this. I guess I'm not satisfied and I'm suffering from a lack of love and psychological problems."
"Nonsense." Qin Run patted Xu Yunfan on the back with amusement. "Get up quickly. Don't you know what's been going on with you lately? I've told you so many times, but every time you say you'll be fine soon, you end up making trouble until the middle of the night. You're late for work every day, and it's easy for people to catch you like this."
Xu Yunfan is tired in spring and summer, and he has been staying in bed more and more recently. He goes to court on time every day and yawns constantly during court sessions. He has been "reminded" by other ministers many times.
After returning home, Xiao Hengzhi scolded Xu Yunfan. Xu Yunfan stood there obediently "listening" to the scolding, making humming and ahh sounds from time to time. He seemed to be listening carefully, but in fact, it went in one ear and out the other. Qin Run had no choice but to stop him.
After all, I just started working here not long ago. It would be troublesome if I was caught on time every day.
"I'm not late, what's there to be afraid of?"
"It's not a question of being late or not. Everyone else arrived early and was waiting there, but you were the last one to arrive. How did you do that? You leave home with your father every morning."
This problem has been bothering Qin Run for several days and it really left him puzzled.
Xiao Hengzhi rode in a carriage alone, and he rode in another. Later, Xiao Hengzhi and he rode in the same carriage, but Xu Yunfan was still late. How was this possible?
"I... I just woke up and need to wake up to be energetic. I'll let father go in first." When Xiao Heng got off the carriage, Xu Yunfan wanted to close his eyes, but he fell asleep again. In his dream, he was half asleep and thought he was awake, got off the carriage, and went to the court...
Xu Yunfan refused to change his ways despite repeated warnings. He thought that he was not late as long as he was on time for work, and no one could find any fault with him. Qin Run had no choice but to let him go to bed earlier every night so that he wouldn't be so anxious the next morning.
This abstinence lasted for more than half a month.
Xu Yunfan was probably holding it in a bit. He was sad and disappointed and seeking comfort just a second ago, but now his mind was full of nonsense.
Qin Run just found it funny. "Okay, I'll play with you tonight. Don't be unhappy. I'm almost heartbroken by you."
"Really?" Xu Yunfan finally let go of Qin Run's chest. The person sitting in the bathtub had no choice but to look up at him. "Don't lie to me."
hiss!
In the bathtub, the naked beauty made people's blood boil. Qin Run gasped, "This really can't be more real. Hurry up, get up, my elder sister and the others should be back soon. I'm going to cook."
The departing figure looked like someone fleeing in desperation.
Xu Yunfan raised the corner of his mouth in satisfaction. Qin Run was too easy to control. He would definitely fall for it if he used some self-torture and beauty tricks.
In the past, when he was in the Hanlin Academy, Xu Yunfan could work five days a week and have two days off. But after he got promoted and had his salary increased, he worked all month long and had to attend court every day. He did not work even on the 996 working days. Since ancient times, people have never fought against officials. When life is good, one should enjoy it to the fullest. He should enjoy the few days he can. If it were not for his family and to avoid being bullied, he would have run away long ago.
Qi Xiu Ze and his four companions arrived. Xu Yunfan kept his word and was quite polite to them, except for when a few of them acted like perverts, he snorted rudely.
After eating and drinking their fill, Qi Xiu Ze and the other three wanted to stay a while longer and have some tea before leaving. Xu Yunfan washed his hands and came out of the kitchen, "Why aren't you leaving yet? It's very late."
The host said it was very late, which was actually a very tactful way of asking the guests to leave.
The four young masters, who had never been treated like this, laughed instead of getting angry when they heard this. Xu Yunfan's attitude towards them indirectly confirmed some of their guesses.
It's fine that Xu Yunfan is angry and can't stand them. If he greets them with a smile and is polite, that would make people sad.
"It's not too late to go back after having some tea."
Xu Yunfan rolled his eyes at Qi Xiu Ze and said, "If you want to drink, why don't you go home and drink? Does the Qi family need a drink from you?"
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