Chapter 82 Traveling together
What Uncle Liang didn't expect was that he was not so predictable. He guessed it right, but not all of it.
Liang Lizheng did say that there was no need to rent an oxcart. Before Uncle Liang's excitement had subsided, Liang Lizheng said, "Mingliang will drive Mingxuan to take the Tongshi exam tomorrow. Zhichun and Xiaoyan will also be going. You can all take the car together."
Uncle Liang almost broke down on the spot.
"What?"
His reaction was so exaggerated that Liang Lizheng was a little surprised. He kindly repeated, "No need to rent a bullock cart. You can just go together tomorrow morning."
Uncle Liang's defense was broken, and he blurted out without thinking: "Is Mingxuan going to take the exam too?"
"That's right," Liang Lizheng was speechless. "Didn't Zhichun say that he had registered Mingxuan? Why did you all think Zhichun was lying?"
Uncle Liang: “.” Isn’t it?
Liang Lizheng was very disdainful and frowned, "Mingxuan is your nephew after all, how can you not care about him at all?"
"I--"
Uncle Liang thought to himself, "The family business was split up long ago, so why should I care about him? What does it have to do with my family whether he takes the exam or not?"
Of course, that wouldn't work. Uncle Liang forced a smile and said, "Look at what the village head said. We care about him, of course we care about him, but we didn't expect him to take the Tongshi exam at such a young age. Well, well, it's good for him to go and see for himself, haha."
Liang Lizheng was unhappy and didn't like to hear this.
"Mingxuan is a smart kid. He's been a good student since he was young. Since he wants to take the test at such a young age, he will definitely pass. You're his uncle, aren't you hoping for him to pass?"
How else could Uncle Liang respond? He had only one answer.
"Of course I hope he passes the exam, but——"
"That's fine!" Liang Lizheng waved his hand and said, "As an uncle, you are really thoughtful. I believe Mingxuan will definitely pass the exam."
"I--"
"Okay, go back now. You can wait for me at Zhichun's house or at the village entrance tomorrow morning. Don't worry, I won't leave you behind."
Uncle Liang felt aggrieved, but he had no chance to speak, so he had to leave in disappointment.
When Zhang heard about this, she was furious. "What? How old is that brat Liang Mingxuan? He wants to take the exam too? Can he pass?"
Uncle Liang sneered: "How is that possible!"
Zhang was very angry. Although to be fair she had no reason to be angry, she was just very angry.
"Forget it. The Xu family's ambitions are getting bigger and bigger. Let them do whatever they want. If they get embarrassed, it's theirs. It has nothing to do with us. A little brat like that wants to pass the exam and become a Tongsheng. How dare you."
Uncle Liang said, "Hmm," and said, "Hurry up and find a husband for Xu."
Speaking of this, Zhang became more excited. "We're looking for it. My family is also helping to inquire about it. It's almost there."
"Faster." Uncle Liang sneered, and finally felt relieved.
He really didn't like the way Liang Lizheng spoke of Liang Mingxuan, as if Liang Mingxuan was so great - how great could such a tiny kid be? Without parents to teach him, he was even worse. He was far inferior to their own Mingxiang.
Even if Li Zheng Liang wanted to praise someone, he should praise Mingxiang from his family, right?
You look down on their Mingxiang and insist on praising that little bastard Liang Mingxuan, right?
Well, then prove to him that he is wrong.
After getting rid of Xu and raising Liang Mingxuan at home, he will use facts to prove to Liang Lizheng and everyone else that his Mingxiang is better than Liang Mingxuan.
We set off early this morning.
Uncle Liang and Zhang didn't want to see Liang Mingxuan and Xu Zhichun at all today, and didn't want to go to their house to wait for the bus.
But Liang Mingxuan is also going to take the Tongsheng exam today. Since his uncle and aunt are also going on the same ox cart, why don’t they go to their house and wait for them?
The two men thought they were about to leave, so they walked over with their noses pinched.
Liang Lizheng came to see him off in person, and many people from the village came to see him off. Everyone had a smile on their face, and said words of concern and blessing, praising Liang Mingxuan for his "promising future". His uncle and sister-in-law responded one by one. Uncle Liang and Zhang were so angry and jealous that their faces almost turned black.
Why are you only praising this brat? Why not praising Mingxiang from their family?
Their Mingxiang is studying in the city school! He is much better than Liang Mingxuan.
These people really have no vision.
Don’t even think about taking advantage of their family in the future.
The couple were very angry and just thought, "Let's wait and see."
Then, someone praised Uncle Liang and Madam Zhang: "Did you send Mingxuan to take the Tongsheng exam on purpose? You really love him. You are worthy of being uncle and aunt. You are really good, haha!"
Uncle Liang and Mrs. Zhang were so angry that they felt dizzy on both sides of their temples.
Zhang's face darkened with rage, "Our Mingxiang is also going to take the exam. He's studying in the city's school, but the teacher is sending him straight to the exam hall. As his parents, we have no choice but to watch!"
Uncle Liang coughed and quickly made amends: "Let's go see Mingxiang, and take Mingxuan with us to see the scene, haha."
"Ah? Haha, haha, yes, I do want to go and take a look."
The person who spoke to him smiled awkwardly and quickly stepped back to hide behind the crowd.
Not only him, but many people suddenly remembered this at this time: Yes, their youngest son is studying in a school in the city.
It's no wonder that everyone can't remember Liang Mingxiang. Liang Mingxiang studied in the city school for many years. Even when he came back, he was like a lady from a wealthy family, never leaving the house. He never visited other people's homes, let alone worked in the mountains or fields. Who could remember him?
Liang Mingxuan: "Uncle, I'm not just going through the motions. I can pass the exam."
Zhang sneered, "How old are you to brag? Wait until you pass the exam!"
Xu Zhichun smiled: "If my Mingxuan says it's possible, it must be possible."
I'm so angry. I'd rather lose than lose the battle. I'd rather not make steamed buns than fight for my dignity. Bah, bah, bah, bah, villain, retreat, retreat, retreat!
Zhang sneered and was about to say something when Xu Zhichun smiled and said to Liang Mingliang, "Third Brother Liang, let's get the carriage ready."
"Alright!" Liang Mingliang shouted loudly, waving his whip to drive the ox cart forward, laughing loudly, "The little prodigy is so talented, he will definitely pass the exam! If the little prodigy can't pass, who else can?"
Zeng Xiaoyan was particularly supportive and echoed loudly: "That's right, I think so too!"
Liang Lizheng waved his hand: "Bon voyage, all goes well!"
The villagers followed suit: "Bon voyage, bon voyage!", "Everything goes well!", "You will pass the exam!"
Uncle Liang glared at Xu Zhichun and Liang Mingxuan fiercely.
Zhang was so angry that her chest felt choked.
Xu Zhichun was rather amused. What the couple said was not really that serious.
However, it can be seen that my uncle and aunt are not very popular in the village.
I guess he must have been showing off Liang Mingxiang a lot on a daily basis.
If you show off too much, as if you are superior to others, who would want to pay attention to you?
(End of this chapter)
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