Gu Chengyu was about to go in the direction of the inn, but there was a sound behind him. When he looked back, he found that it was a candidate who was sixteen or seventeen years old. This candidate had a crown on his head, but Gu Chengyu could clearly see that he was
He is not yet twenty.
He thought about it carefully and realized that this person might be Fu Yanshan, the nephew of Fu Ming, the headmaster of Boshan Academy. Although Gu Chengyu had only been in the capital for a short time, he still got the news. Fu Yanshan was a young talent, thirteen years old.
He was admitted as a scholar and became one of the most popular candidates for Jieyuan in this year's provincial examination.
There are black casinos everywhere in the capital. Gu Chengyu inquired about this and later asked Mingmo to find out that some of their talented students were on the list of gambling houses. He can be regarded as a dark horse who came out halfway, and the odds are
It's actually not that high. Maybe it became famous when I first checked into the inn a month ago.
Ming Mo and Ming Yan actually bet each other twenty taels of silver. His odds were five to one, which was already very low. Other Fu Yanshan also paid five to one, Min Feng paid three to one, and other Jiangnan talents all paid one to one.
Pay eight, and there's more.
Gu Chengyu felt that the public's eyes were sharp, and everyone also believed that Min Feng was likely to win Jieyuan.
As for Gu Chengyu himself, because he is a candidate from the Northland, and he was not keen on socializing before, for example, participating in poetry gatherings, of course it is impossible to have lower odds than those talented people who have been famous for a long time.
Gu Chengyu is not so arrogant that he will definitely get Jieyuan. After all, there are many people who became famous at a young age like him in the provincial examination. Besides, luck also plays a part in the examination. If the examiner doesn't like his writing style, then his ranking will also be affected.
It can't be too far forward.
The only thing he can be sure of is that as long as nothing unexpected happens, he should be able to pass the examination in his hometown and his ranking will not be lower.
Fu Yanshan walked out of the gate of Gongyuan and looked at Gu Chengyu who was standing outside. This candidate was the first to hand in the paper before, and he was very strange, as if he had never heard of this person. He usually only focused on the academy, Jiangnan Talents
It has been famous for a long time, so of course he has heard about it, but this candidate is so old and he seems to have never heard of it.
In fact, Fu Yanshan didn't pay attention. Fu Ming mentioned Gu Chengyu's matter a few words when he got back, but Fu Yanshan was focused on the book, and Fu Ming didn't mention it again.
When Gu Chengyu saw the other party looking at him, he smiled and saluted. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stood up, he saw Fu Yanshan turning around expressionlessly, lifting up his robe, and stepping onto the gorgeous carriage that was waiting next to him.
Gu Chengyu was stunned for a moment, touched his nose, and was a little speechless, okay! He is just being sentimental!
Ming Yan's expression was rather astonished. His young master was good-looking and very talented, so most people were willing to be friends with him. Of course, those jealous students were not counted. But he didn't expect that this person would not buy the young master.
Well, after all, people cherish their reputation, and in situations like this, they will most likely return the favor, as is the etiquette.
Seeing Gu Chengyu's somewhat embarrassed look, Ming Yan tugged at the corner of his mouth, feeling a little happy in his heart for no reason! His young master also suffered from depression sometimes.
Gu Chengyu hurried back to the inn and ordered the waiter to bring some hot water.
"Mr. Gu is back so early? I'll carry the hot water in for you!" This waiter's name is Heizi. He has been familiar with Gu Chengyu and the others for a long time, so he is also called Mr. Gu Chengyu like Ming Mo and the others! After all, he is so young.
, it’s not nice to call me master.
Heizi likes to take over Gu Chengyu's job the most. Although it is hard work to carry hot water to the third floor, Mr. Gu will give him some money for his hard work. The other waiters are also envious of this job, but Heizi is clever and goes to Gu Chengyu as soon as he comes in.
Got it together.
Gu Chengyu returned to the room, feeling a little tired. After the waiter brought hot water, he took a shower and then fell asleep.
Sun Xian and the others didn't come back until noon after taking the exam. By the time Gu Chengyu woke up, it was already past midnight. In the dormitory, because the space was small and very hot, Gu Chengyu didn't sleep much. He was awake half of the night.
Fortunately, he brought some mosquito repellent herbs, otherwise it would be too late to fight mosquitoes.
After tidying herself up, Gu Chengyu sat at the table refreshed and read a book.
"Young Master! Do you want to eat something to fill your stomach first? Young Master Sun and Young Master Ye haven't woken up yet!" Ming Mo had already returned while Gu Chengyu was sleeping.
"No, I'm not hungry yet. Let's eat together when they wake up! How are the arrangements for the two shops over there?" Gu Chengyu bought the shop he liked last time and also bought a smaller one.
Get ready to have a meal.
"Everything has been arranged and people have bought it. The master chefs are all learning the dishes. In about ten days, they should be able to open." Ming Mo has been following Yu Banzi for the past two days, so he is very concerned about the progress of the restaurant and pastry shop.
clear.
"Recruit a few people from your generation, and go to the capital first to watch. You don't need to move the girl, I have other uses. Ask Gu Wanqian to learn from him. When we go back, we will have to rely on him to support us here in the capital.
Already."
The Ding generation was trained by Gu Chengyu with great emphasis. He raised troops for a thousand days and used them for a while. It was not yet time to use them. Gu Wanqian had already learned almost everything, and now he only needed to find a backer in the capital.
He thought of his senior brother. When he came here, the teacher gave him two posts, belonging to his senior brother and third senior brother, saying that he could ask them for help if he had anything to do. But he was not ready to go until he finished the provincial examination.
See you at home.
His eldest brother is Yin Kun, the right deputy governor of the Supervisory Office, Wu An, the second senior brother of the third rank, is appointed as the magistrate of Dingchuan Prefecture, and the last of the fourth rank is He Jisheng, the minister of Honglu Temple, who is also the fourth rank. It stands to reason that when Gu Chengyu comes,
He wanted to visit his two senior brothers in Beijing in person, but because Gu Chengyu had to take the provincial examination, he thought it would be better to avoid suspicion.
Besides, his teacher didn't make much fanfare when he accepted him, so not many people actually knew about it. Gu Chengyu didn't want to cause any trouble before Qiu Wei, so he only planned to wait until the exam was over before going to visit him in person. Before, he only called Yu
The paralytic took Mingmo to various houses to deliver gifts.
During the apprenticeship, the three senior brothers could not leave the capital and the place, so they all asked the steward to come and give gifts. But Gu Chengyu knew that it was all for the sake of the teacher, and there was no friendship with him. Of course, they were still senior brothers after all.
, you still need to move around more.
"Mingmo, ask Wanqian to come see me!"
Ever since Yu Banzi and Gu Wanqian came to the capital, they also lived in Qunying Building. They only lived in the middle room, and the upper room was already full.
Gu Chengyu plans to add more dishes to the Juxiang Restaurant in the capital. After all, the capital is prosperous and there are many restaurants. If it doesn't have some special features, I'm afraid it won't stand.
"Uncle! Did you call me?" Gu Wanqian entered the room and saluted Gu Chengyu.
Gu Chengyu glanced at Gu Wanqian. Although Gu Wanqian was still a young man now, his temperament was becoming more and more calm.
"You ask people to inquire about Yin Kun, the right deputy of the Inspectorate, and He Jisheng, the minister of Honglu Temple. If you find out everything about their houses, come back to me!" Gu Chengyu wanted to find a backer, but he didn't know the two of them.
Brother’s character.
He intends to give away the share, but he also needs to find someone reliable. If he is greedy, then he is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger.