Chapter 201: Mortifying Shame

The noise from across continued for a good while.

It sounded like Xiao Yanci and Jiang Yihuan were being watched while engaged in something, creating an unsightly scene, and out of frustration and anger, Xiao Yanci lashed out at the scholars with harsh words.

The scholars didn’t expect to stumble upon such a situation. Though initially somewhat embarrassed, upon hearing Xiao Yanci’s verbal assault, they immediately retaliated.

Scholars insult without using foul language, yet every sentence is dirtier than those filled with profanities. At such moments, Jiang Yihuan hid behind Xiao Yanci and cried.

"Brother Zhou, you’re really foolish, helping people catch thieves, only to find out those people themselves are flower thieves. If you love romance so much, why pursue fame and status? Wouldn’t it be better to just cuddle your wife at home every day and enjoy yourself? Coming here for nothing, just to disgrace our eyes."

"The exams are right around the corner, yet you still have the mind for such things. If someone like you passes, you’ll only become a corrupt official, lustful and greedy."

"Indeed. We must study well and cannot lose to someone with their mind full of lust."

Seeing the scholars come out, Zhou Wangshu quickly apologized: "Sorry, Brother Wang, Brother Li, I didn’t expect it to be... My fault, I really didn’t anticipate..."

"Don’t say you didn’t expect it, none of us did. You should keep your distance from him in the future, don’t let his filth taint your vision."

"Brother Zhou, why are you neighbors with such a person? These days, you might be suffering. How about squeezing in with me?"

"No need, Brother Li, thank you for your kindness. I’ll close the windows tightly later; it should be quieter. Really sorry about today’s events, let me treat you to a meal tomorrow to make amends."

"Sounds good. Let’s have a good gathering tomorrow. We clicked right from the start, perfect for some friendly sparring."

After the scholars left, Zhou Wangshu was about to return to his courtyard when he saw Xiao Yanci emerge, dressed, looking coldly at Zhou Wangshu.

"You did it on purpose."

Zhou Wangshu with an innocent look: "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Zhou Wangshu returned to his room to find Su Yaoguang had laid out his Four Treasures of the Study and all the books he brought.

"Didn’t I tell you to cover your ears, not let the filth affect you?"

"I did, and heard nothing," Su Yaoguang said. "Tomorrow you plan to socialize with the scholars, have you decided where?"

"Recently scholars have been gathering at only a few places. I’ll blend in with them and let them lead me in when the time comes."

Jiang Yihuan cried sadly, seeing Xiao Yanci showing no intention of comforting her, her eyes full of resentment.

Those poor scholars saw her completely just now, shouldn’t he console her? If it weren’t for his absurdity, always thinking of such things, she wouldn’t have suffered this humiliation.

He’d better pass the scholar exam this time, or else don’t blame her for turning cold and indifferent.

She’s endured so much pain just to follow him and enjoy life, yet until now, she hasn’t tasted any fortune but has suffered more grievances. Her patience is limited.

When Su Yaoguang woke up, she found herself lying on the big bed.

She sniffed the air, following the scent to the courtyard, seeing Zhou Wangshu laying out a variety of breakfast items.

"Smells so good; did you go out to buy breakfast so early?"

"The landlord said yesterday this place’s breakfast is the best. If you go late, there’s none left. We’re here so rarely; of course, we should try the local delicacy."

"Why did I wake up on the big bed; when did you carry me up?"

"Last night you almost fell off; do I need to remind you how bad your sleeping posture is? Tonight just sleep on the big bed; I don’t want to fish you up in the middle of the night."

"Is it that bad?" Su Yaoguang muttered.

"Later I’ll go meet the other scholars; do you want to come with me?"

"You talk about those scholarly things I don’t understand; I don’t want to go and suffer. Later I’ll wander around, get to know the city’s situation."

"Then let Cui Rong take you," Zhou Wangshu said. "He’s familiar with this place; he can introduce anything you want to know and will look after you."

Zhong Chushan and Chen Buyu just walked in as they heard Zhou Wangshu’s words.

The two exchanged a glance.

Zhong Chushan muttered, "I underestimated this kid’s breadth."

"So did I."

"Do you want to take Uncle out later?" Su Yaoguang saw Chen Buyu and Zhong Chushan come in and invited them to sit and have breakfast.

Zhong Chushan and Chen Buyu weren’t shy, sitting down at once, saying to Su Yaoguang, "This place’s breakfast is particularly hard to get, you have to line up for nearly an hour to get it; today we’re lucky thanks to Yaoguang, letting us taste this breakfast."

"It was Wang Shu who went out early to buy it," Su Yaoguang said. "This place’s breakfast sells so well! Then tomorrow I’ll go line up, you don’t go, it’ll waste time."

"No need, I’ve arranged with the shop owner for half a month’s breakfast, from now on every morning a worker will deliver it, no need to line up."

"How did you do that?" Chen Buyu was surprised, "We spent a lot but couldn’t enjoy such treatment."

Zhou Wangshu rubbed his nose tip.

By coincidence, the shopkeeper and worker at that breakfast shop were troubled by ruffians, just resolved by his subordinates. Without Su Yaoguang knowing, Feng Chaoyang had already expanded his influence here.

Their organization not only sells information but can arrange fighters and assassins to solve problems. However, they have rules, only killing evil men.

Looking at the bright girl before him, Zhou Wangshu again felt ashamed of his filthy blood. His blood is dirty, his heart dirty, his means dirty, how could he deserve such a bright and sunny girl?

"Why are you daydreaming?" Chen Buyu said, "I heard there’s a pretty daughter at that breakfast shop; did you use a beauty trap, kid?"

Su Yaoguang was surprised, looking at Zhou Wangshu, "Really?"

Could be possible.

Zhou Wangshu’s face is too eye-catching; a typical young girl couldn’t resist. If she didn’t know him and met him shopping, she’d give him extra green onions.

Zhou Wangshu grumbled, "Hold onto your filthy thoughts; am I that kind of person? The shopkeeper recently hired a lot of people, he’s busy, can he not earn money from business delivered to the door?"

Jiang Yihuan came in carrying steamed buns and dumplings.

The steamed buns were hers, the dumplings Xiao Yanci’s.

She smelled the fragrance in the air and turned around to see the exquisite breakfast before Su Yaoguang.

Why should Su Yaoguang live such a good life, while she should suffer with Xiao Yanci? Tomorrow she’ll buy this breakfast too. No matter how expensive, she must buy it.

Now the silver at home is earned by her and her mother; Xiao Yanci hasn’t earned a cent, eating and using the best in the household, why?