Chapter 730: Rat Shit

Both sides took their seats, spending a good chunk of the day talking around the meal. Regarding Qiao Xiaomai’s cooking skills, Ya Wuxia admired him so much that he almost wanted to bow to him in respect.

After finishing their conversation about the meal, the topic finally turned to the Imperial Examinations. Upon learning that Tong Sanlang ranked first in Huai’an County, Ya Wuxia gave a thumbs up in appreciation.

This couple in front of him was truly a match made in heaven!

However, Ya Wuxia was not far behind. He ranked first in their Xiezi County and was also considered a promising young talent.

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These were subjects Qiao Xiaomai didn’t understand, so he could only stay quiet and listen.

This meal lasted from dusk to late night, and by the time Ya Wuxia left, the curfew had already begun.

Tong Sanlang didn’t have any friends besides Gao Xiaoshan. Furthermore, Gao Xiaoshan hadn’t studied literature, so their conversations were usually about farming matters.

But Ya Wuxia was different. Like Tong Sanlang, he also came from a farming family and studied literature. They shared similar experiences.

Tong Sanlang grew up in the mountains, and Ya Wuxia grew up by the river. Both were interested in each other’s environment.

After two meals together, they both felt a sense of regret for not having met earlier.

“He’s also very knowledgeable, you have to work hard.” Qiao Xiaomai encouraged.

Tong Sanlang just nodded. After appreciating each other’s abilities, a sense of competition emerged.

Meeting a worthy opponent ignited their fighting spirit!

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After that day, Tong Sanlang practically shut himself in, dedicating almost all his time to studying, except for an occasional trip to buy groceries with Qiao Xiaomai.

As his chaperone, Qiao Xiaomai took full responsibility for all aspects of life, allowing Tong Sanlang to focus on his studies.

One day, Ya Wuxia came to visit and mentioned a name while discussing the current situation in Ningkang City – Sun Junyan.

“Ever since this man arrived in the Prefecture City, he has been holding small banquets almost daily to discuss with other exam candidates, causing a commotion every single day.”

Ya Wuxia’s face was filled with worry. Sun Junyan happened to be staying in the same inn as him, making noise all day downstairs, which prevented him from studying in peace.

Qiao Xiaomai’s expression subtly changed upon hearing the name from Ya Wuxia, “Isn’t he dedicated to studying?”

“I’ve never seen him study. He spends his days meeting friends. I don’t know where he finds so many friends!”

By this point, Ya Wuxia was getting a bit angry.

Qiao Xiaomai pondered for a moment, then suggested with a smile, “Brother Yu, you can join forces with others to lodge a complaint to the shopkeeper and have him kicked out. If he keeps making noise every day, he must be disturbing not just you, but others in the inn as well.”

“Evict him?” Ya Wuxia raised his eyebrows.

“If you don’t, do you want to let him continue to disturb everyone in the inn? He has money; he can find somewhere better to stay.” Qiao Xiaomai said.

“Hey, Little Sister, do you know him?” It was only then that Ya Wuxia realized something.

Qiao Xiaomai laughed a little at his question. Explaining this matter would be a long story.

By the time she finished untangling the intricate relationships involved, Ya Wuxia was absolutely stunned.

“Brother Ya, I can swear on Sanlang’s future career, if anything I just said was false, then he won’t pass the Imperial Civil Exam in this life.” Qiao Xiaomai added another sentence.

“I believe you!” After hearing her words, Ya Wuxia hastily corrected his expression and reminded her, “Even if you are swearing, you shouldn’t say this kind of thing casually. It’s bad luck.”

Qiao Xiaomai smiled, and corrected her oath, “If I lied, may all the food I cook in the future taste so bad that it’s hard to swallow.”

“Hey, I believe you, Little Sister, stop saying such things.” Ya Wuxia quickly waved her off again.

Qiao Xiaomai nodded and said, “So, you should feel confident in joining with the other candidates to complain to the shopkeeper and get him evicted. Wherever this type of person goes, he’s always a nuisance.”

[End of Chapter 10. PS: There’s more to come with Sun Junyan~]

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