After giving the reward to the official, instead of saying a few polite words and then returning to the inn, Xu Qiusheng's heart still couldn't calm down for a long time.
Thirty-sixth place, this ranking is not a low one. Among the six prefectures and ten prefectures of Annan Province, those who passed the provincial examination were only awarded the 80th place.
This time he won 36th place, which can be regarded as an upper-middle ranking.
Not to mention Xu Qiusheng was overjoyed, even Wen Xingbo next to him almost danced with his hands and feet to celebrate his friend.
It seemed that he was even happier than he had won the exam.
After a cup of tea, Xu Qiusheng's heart finally calmed down.
After the ecstasy, Xu Qiusheng only thought about one thing in his mind, and that was to let Ling Yun fulfill his bet.
As a result, Xu Qiusheng's eyes widened to the maximum extent, and everyone mistook him for being too excited, causing them to roll their eyes.
I just wanted to go up and show my concern. After all, who doesn’t want to get close to the master of Juren?
However, Xu Qiusheng ignored everyone's concern and continued to stare and search around the inn, not knowing what he was looking for.
His eyes darted around, finally stopping at Ling Yun who was drinking tea by the stairs.
Seeing Ling Yun being stunned and turning a blind eye to the news that he had won the election, he was still as calm and composed as before. Yun Danfeng was sitting quietly drinking tea. It was really annoying!
Without any warning, Xu Qiusheng slapped the table hard and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Ling Yun, kid."
The sound was like a loud bell, deafening, resounding throughout the entire inn. At this time, because of his loud roar, the bustling inn suddenly became silent.
All eyes were focused on Xu Qiusheng and Ling Yun, and what was very interesting was that everyone had a tacit understanding and made way between the two people so that they could look at each other.
At this time, Xu Chusheng could be considered unscrupulous because he had passed the examination, and he had no scruples about Ling Yun.
He tacitly agreed in his heart that Ling Yun could not be ranked higher than him. Since he would not be ranked number 36, he would not be on the list.
Since it is impossible to be on the list, there is only one winner, and that is Xu Qiusheng.
He was so excited. When he thought about winning the bet and winning the lottery, it was like a double happiness.
To be honest, Xu Qiusheng ranked thirty-sixth on the list, which was beyond Ling Yun's expectation.
I thought that this person didn't have much knowledge, and even if he was lucky enough to be on the list, he would just be at the tail end of the list.
Looking at it now, it was really unexpected. Not only was this person on the list, but he was also ranked so high. He couldn't help but feel anxious secretly.
But now that Xu Qiusheng had spoken, he had to keep silent, otherwise he would have thought that Ling Yun was afraid of him.
Ling Yun glanced at him with disdain, and then with a look of embarrassment behind him, he sighed sadly, "It was originally a gratifying and congratulatory thing to have just passed the imperial examination, but now I think it's not necessarily the case. It's really a shame and a pity!"
"coax!"
The whole audience was in an uproar, and they all looked at Ling Yun, wanting to know what he meant by this.
Xu Qiusheng saw Ling Yun looking heartbroken and looking up to the sky with a sigh, as if he really felt sorry for him.
It's just that if he has anything to feel sorry for, the person he should feel sorry for is not him but the Ling Yun boy.
Even now, he still doesn't forget to use his chicken-hearted villain's heart to speculate on his gentleman's heart. It is really sad and hateful.
For such a complete villain, Xu Qiusheng is not frightened by Ling Yun's strange aura. He is now full of high spirits and glory.
Looking at Ling Yun, his eyes were full of sarcasm. Now Xu Qiusheng looked down on him at all, thinking that he was just an arrogant and ignorant villain.
Then he pointed at Ling Yun, raised his eyebrows coldly, and sneered, "Ling Yun, my child, I don't know how high the sky is, and I am conceited and talented. Who knows that there are mountains beyond the mountains, and there are people beyond the mountains. It is your honor to be defeated by me now."
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Xu Qiusheng paused, then continued, "I, Xu, set an example and would not hesitate to bend down to make a bet with you. Now that the matter has come to this, do you accept it or not?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone began to agree.
"It's just that at such a young age, he speaks so brazenly and has no respect for his elders. It's really outrageous!"
"Who says otherwise? I, Hu, have never seen such a shameless person in the past thirty years. He is young, has no regard for humility and prudence, is arrogant and arrogant. If Master Juren had not taught him a lesson, I am afraid he would have gone his own way and eventually fallen into the abyss.
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"Boy, the victory or defeat has been decided. Why don't you quickly admit your mistake to the Juren Master? Our Juren Master has a broad mind, and the prime minister's belly can support a boat. Kneel down and beg for mercy. Maybe you can spare your life. Moreover, even if you get the Juren Master's
It is also your honor to teach you a lesson."
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When Ling Yun heard this, he couldn't help but want to spit at them. These scoundrels spoke so righteously, but they just wanted to hug Xu Qiusheng when he saw that he had been hit.
Xu Qiusheng waved his hand to signal the others to stop, but he continued to shout, "Ling Yun, son, what else do you have to argue with? If you don't fulfill your bet quickly, if not, you won't be able to get out of this door."
Not to be outdone, Ling Yun immediately sneered and said sarcastically, "Mr. Xu, it's too early to say these words at this time. As for those who can't get out, it's not certain who can get out."
But as soon as Ling Yun said this, the inn burst into laughter.
"You brat, I advise you to accept your fate! Come over quickly and kowtow to the Master to admit your mistake. Maybe you can be forgiven. If not, you really won't be able to get out of here today."
"That's it, kowtow quickly and admit your mistake, then take out all the money and fulfill the bet. I'm considering letting you go."
At this time, Ling Yun was calm and unusually calm. He just looked at them lightly, half-smiling but not smiling.
As long as the list is not completely revealed, he still has hope. Until the last moment, who will be the winner?
Ling Yun thought to himself, if he wins by then, he will have to shout in these people's faces with a big mouth.
Wang Jinghui, who was standing next to him, was not as big-hearted as Ling Yun. Seeing the evil intentions of these people, he became anxious and couldn't help but ask, "Ling Yun, what bet did you make with them? Why are these people so eager to look at you?"
Ling Yun shook his head slightly and affirmed, "Brother Wang, please relax, these people are nothing to worry about!"
When Xu Qiusheng heard this, Ling Yun was still stubborn and sneered, "You are still uttering arrogant words. You really won't give up until you reach the Yellow River. Xu will accompany you until the last moment to let you know what despair is."
"That's right, just wait with him and see how he makes excuses in the end..."
Another hoofbeat sounded, and the official shouted, "Congratulations to Mr. Li Zhili for coming second in the provincial examination in the 15th year of Qianxi's high school..."
Hearing this, Xu Qiusheng stood up again and laughed loudly and said, "Lingyun, did you hear that? I still don't have you. Come out and kowtow to admit your mistake. Call Grandpa Xu and offer three hundred taels of silver. I will let you go."
You are a horse."
"And my fifty taels."
"My thirty."
A group of people began to surround Ling Yun, asking for money.
Ling Yun heard that the second place came out, but there was still no him, and he was disheartened and eclipsed.
He shook his head slightly and murmured to himself, "Impossible, how is this possible? Why isn't he even on the list?"
His appearance in the eyes of others made them laugh even more unscrupulously.
The entire inn, except for a few people who knew Ling Yun, were all laughing wildly to express the ecstasy in their hearts.
So much so that he didn't hear the sound of the horses' hooves behind him at all. It wasn't until the official stopped his horse and beat the drum three times that the inn became a little quieter.
The people in the inn looked puzzled when they saw the two officers dismounting from their horses. They thought, hadn't the second place just passed?
Could it be... could this be the top spot?
This means that Jie Yuan is in their inn?
impossible!
Who is it? Who is it?
They couldn't help but become nervous, expecting that they would be the one at the top of the list.
Some people couldn't help but started to tremble all over, and some people just collapsed on the ground...
Seeing this situation, the official coughed twice, moistened his throat, and then shouted loudly, "Congratulations to Master Lingyun, congratulations to Master Lingyun, for winning the first place in the provincial examination in the fifteenth year of Qianxi, and the name of Jie Yuan..."
[Author's digression]: The first self-published update is for the boss of Eternal Paradise. One chapter is 2,500 words. Please accept it. I am afraid that the boss will be impatient and the update is a bit rough.