Jing Xingzhi’s Daily Life in Ancient Times - Chapter 98

The old scholar said, “My dear brother, can you take the third exam for two days? Don’t leave in just one day. Every time I think of the empty next door, it’s hard for me to calm down.”

The old scholar spoke with sincerity and a sincere expression.

When the people nearby heard that the monster who had left the scene every first day was queuing up here, they all turned around and glared at Jing Xingzhi.

Jing Xingzhi felt the attention.

Then he thought: ‘Am I so popular?’

But being so popular happened too often, and Jing Xingzhi was used to it.

He looked at the brother next door and shook his head apologetically. “No, I’m in a hurry this time. I have something to do when I get home.”

The old veteran gritted his teeth and asked, “What’s the matter? Hasn’t the child in your wife’s belly been born yet?”

Well, Jing Xingzhi’s purpose of leaving the venue early was exposed to the public, causing an uproar.

Jing Xingzhi smiled. “That’s true, he was born.”

The old scholar was delighted. “Then…”

He wanted to say: ‘Since you’ve given birth, you should take the exam well!’

But Jing Xingzhi interrupted him. “Oh, brother. You don’t know something. I still have to go home and take care of the child and mother.”

The old scholar was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

The old scholar felt that the wise boy next door was an Immortal and there was no way to reason with him.

He said helplessly, “Then you have to treat me to a meal. I’ve been so affected by your departure; you have to treat me! It doesn’t have to be expensive, just a nice meal.”

Jing Xingzhi nodded readily this time. “Okay.”

The old scholar was happy, and those who heard the two talking were also subtly satisfied. This conversation could at least prove that this monster was, in fact, a human being.

But Jing Xingzhi took a step out, patted his head, and thought again. “My son is going to have washing day on the third, brother, please come and visit.”

The old scholar: “…”

‘Believe it or not, I won’t let you enter this examination room today?!’

Jing Xingzhi smiled wickedly, put his arm on the shoulder of the brother next door, who was twitching at the corner of his mouth, and said cheerfully, “Brother, let’s go together. Let’s go in together.”

One after another, the old scholar obeyed Jing Xingzhi in a daze and was completely taken away by the rhythm.

It wasn’t until he entered his room that the old veteran was surprised to find out: ‘Is he a human being? I asked you to treat me to a meal, and you asked me to celebrate your son’s washing day?!’

But the old veteran couldn’t stop and was very curious about the brother next door.

‘Is the fair and tender little brother next door really talented? Or is he just too arrogant and unruly?’

From a rough look, he seemed quite normal.

The old scholar analysed the scenes when he saw Jing Xingzhi.

First of all, the worry he saw from the other party at the beginning was genuine, which meant that the other party was really worried about his pregnant wife.

Then, the other party’s joy today was also true, and he was probably really happy. Regarding this, the old scholar still understood. He also had three children at home, but he still wanted a fourth child.

But which man would think of going back to take care of his children? Judging from the clothes of the brother next door, he didn’t look like a poor man. He must be someone who could afford to hire help.

In a relatively wealthy family, why would the man still have to take care of his children? In addition to being extremely happy, the wife and children must also be of great significance to him.

Summary: ‘The man next door is someone who values love and justice. If the other party is really capable, he will definitely have great potential in the future, and it is very promising to buy meals and have relationship.’

After thinking about this, the old scholar nodded with satisfaction amidst the rustling next door, and then decided to go to sleep.

But wait…

The old scholar looked at the sky that was starting to light up and was a little dumbfounded. Why was it bright already?

The old scholar looked at the sky outside the room and regretted in his heart: ‘I was delayed by the next door again!’

He straightened the quilt, picked up his clothes, and covered his eyes, telling himself to hurry up and sleep.

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When the old scholar, who had been delayed again, woke up, Jing Xingzhi had almost finished all the questions.

The third test paper was a supplementary one with fewer questions and could be completed faster.

By noon, Jing Xingzhi had finished all the work.

But thinking of his arrogance in the first two exams and the request from his brother next door, Jing Xingzhi decided to wait a little.

Just wait until… this evening before leaving.

The scenery in the evening was good. He went out in the afternoon for the first two exams, and the third one was a little later. It was great to be a “good friend” for the three exams.

Jing Xingzhi made a decision, but he had nothing else to do, so he decided to get some food and leave after he was full.

Jing Xingzhi’s craftsmanship was average, and he often made unclear dishes.

Last time, he wanted to study how to cook fish, but in the end, he only made himself fat with failure. When he returned home, he burned two more fish and finally ended up asking the chef the new method.

But it didn’t matter. He was a married man, and Liu Fang had already made arrangements for him. This time, he brought ingredients that were as easy as instant noodles and could be discarded without fuss.

After putting away the exam-related things, Jing Xingzhi started preparing the food.

He found a small stove, threw in some flammable and non-flame carbon, and lit it with fire. He then grabbed some dry pine needles, and the carbon fire in the stove was quickly ignited by the flames.

Next, he placed the pot on the small stove and poured in sweet potato vermicelli, a specialty of Jingjia Village, his hometown.

Wait! He had forgotten the soup base!

Jing Xingzhi quickly poured in some water, then added the soup base.

Now, what to do after adding the soup base? Jing Xingzhi’s smart little head was moving slowly at this moment.

As the vermicelli in the small stove began to boil and stir, Jing Xingzhi remembered the next step: the small ingredient packets. He added those, along with the vegetable base packets.

He then poured in the spicy beef, and the numbing, fragrant, spicy, and fresh aroma rushed out of the pot, filling the air.

Jing Xingzhi had been mentally busy for so long. He was so hungry that he couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

But then it was strange. After swallowing, the sound of his voice echoed multiple times.

Jing Xingzhi twitched his ears, picked up a small fan that was convenient for starting a fire on the stove, and fanned it twice over the pot.

Then, the bubbling sound returned, filling the space around him.

Great! The case was solved, and the sounds came from all directions.

The old scholar looked at the next door, his stomach growling impatiently.

The old scholar thought to himself, ‘Because of this smell, I, Hao Youcai, would definitely eat the meal at their home!’

‘It smelled so good!’

‘Mom, your son is going to starve to death in this room!’

That was right, starving to death! It was all because of the delicious food next door!

Jing Xingzhi kept cooking, and soon the delicious aroma spread to other rooms.

Everyone cooked and ate together, and it created a harmonious and beautiful scene.

After enjoying this meal, everyone was more motivated to continue working on their exams.

Many candidates felt more energized after a full meal.

—’I must do well in the exam and make that guy seeking death lose his reputation! Who let you eat such delicious food, while we suffer!!’

Because of this meal, several candidates, who had performed poorly in the first and second rounds, performed extremely well in the third round and topped the Jinshi list. No need to mention it further, but Jing Xingzhi was very happy with his meal.

After eating, Jing Xingzhi had nothing to do, so he drew two pictures on the extra straw paper, intending to leave something behind for the exam.

Drawings made on draft paper in the examination room couldn’t be taken out. All the draft papers were to be collected and kept in one place.

However, after Jing Xingzhi finished the exam, it happened to be his son’s third day washing. When the second senior brother came, Jing Xingzhi could ask him for the drawings he had made in the examination room.

After finishing the two drawings, Jing Xingzhi carefully dried the paper and then handed in the exam papers under the beautiful sunset before leaving.

As he left, the old man next door breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he didn’t have to smell that delicious food smell at night.

While the old scholar swallowed his saliva, he frantically worked on the questions, eager to finish his exam, hand in the papers, and go out to earn some money.

After finishing the test paper, the old scholar suddenly realized something was wrong.

—He stayed in the examination room for three days and could only go out in the evening.

But before the exam started, the younger brother next door’s child was born, and the third-day shower was scheduled the third day at noon. By now, it was already almost evening, so he couldn’t make it!