Chapter 12 – A friend that leaves you wordless (Part 1) (2/2)

–New friends would usually talk about their childhood stories and experience of growing up. They found some common hobbies, but both of their childhood stories were simple and boring to a scary extent so they could not get more familiar from this part. To avoid the awkward moment of eyes staring at each other, Tang Thirty Six stood up. He walked around the room while holding a cup of tea. He walked from the hall to the balcony then came back. Thinking that this kid could rent such a big suite near the Mausoleum of Books showed that he did not lack money, so his own previous misunderstanding was truly somewhat embarrassing.

While passing by the shelf in the lobby, Tang Thirty Six’s eyes subconsciously fell on the shelf. His eyes could not leave the object on the shelf– there was a sword.

That sword was small and exquisite, seemingly not much longer than a regular dagger, and very thin. It appeared very delicate. The scabbard was a regular fur sheath and the handle was also very simple. From inside to outside it showed a sense of regularity. There was nothing noticeable, no dirt or blood, after all this sword was extremely normal, but it attracted him to go near it.

Tang Thirty Six had extended his hand to hold the hilt.

But before his hand could reach for the hilt, Chen Chang Sheng’s hand blocked his way and grabbed the hilt in his hand first.

Tang Thirty Six glanced at him.

Chen Chang Sheng looked at him and said, “This is mine.”

Tang Thirty Six was holding the cup. There was hot air coming out of the cup. In the air his handsome face appeared to be cold “So I can’t touch it?”

Chen Chang Sheng noticed his unhappiness and felt a bit worried, but he still insisted and said, “You should ask me first and if I agree, then you can take it.”

Tang Thirty Six took back his right hand and flicked his sleeve as he sat back. He put the cup back on the table in front of him.

Chen Chang Sheng felt somewhat embarrassed, thinking that he had probably done something wrong — Fine, he didn’t think he did something wrong, but this was the first friend he had so he felt worried and flustered when he saw that Tang Thirty Six was unhappy. He walked to the table, delivering the short sword up.

Tang Thirty Six looked up and glanced at him without saying a word.

Cheng Chang Sheng pushed the sword even closer.

Tang Thirty Six was unwilling to accept the sword and said, “Behaving in such a non-manly way.”

Chen Chang Sheng could not help but think ‘who was really the non-manly one? Who was the one acting like a child and getting angry right now?’ He was lost for words and did not know what to do. So he walked to the shelf and put the sword back. He turned back and asked, “Do you have anything to talk to me about?”

“In the Capital you are the only person I know. After hearing of your experience, of course I had to come and see. You are welcome, I am such a friendly and enthusiastic person.” Tang Thirty Six said indifferently: “Of course, this is established upon the basis that I admire you. You have to know, I barely admire anyone in my age. You should feel proud.”

Chen Chang Sheng was stupefied and then said “So…..thank you?”

“Just a thank you is enough?”

“Didn’t I just treat you?”

Tang Thirty Six stood up to look at him and said, “I’ve decided to accept you as my follower.”

Chen Chang Sheng asked, “What do you mean by follower?”

Tang Thirty Six explained very seriously, “It means that you can follow me from now on.”

Chen Chang Sheng explained seriously, “Sorry, I have a lot of things to do and I can’t give any of my time to you.”

Tang Thirty Six was a really arrogant youngster, but he felt sympathetic to Chen Chang Sheng’s experiences so he had come to visit. Since the opposite side didn’t say much, he obviously wouldn’t say more. But he was somewhat confused, “What thing? Continue taking the exams? Why do you have to get into the school? What’s your reason to insist on trying?”

Chen Chang Sheng asked, “How about you? What’s your goal for coming to the Capital?

“I want to participate in the Grand Examination. I want to get first place.” Tang Thirty Six said indifferently.

Suddenly, he remembered the young phoenix at the south’s Holy Maiden Peak. If she came back early…..

“I want to get second place in the Grand Examination.”

He corrected himself, but suddenly he remembered Qiu Shan Jun. If that person participated in this year’s examination….

“Ok, my goal is third place in the Grand Examination.”

Tang Thirty Six finally said, with certainty, “but after all, I want to write down my name on the tablet in front of the Mausoleum of Books…”

“Great goal, I admire you.”

Chen Chang Sheng looked at him and applauded. Suddenly he remembered something and asked, “by that time won’t you have to change your name to Tang Three?”

Tang Thirty Six didn’t know what to say. He changed the topic and asked, “And you? What’s your goal for coming to the Capital?”

Chen Chang Sheng said honestly, “I also want to participate in the Grand Examination.”

Tang Thirty Six didn’t expect that, but he was not so surprised.

Chen Chang Sheng said, “I’ve never thought of getting second or third place.”

Tang Thirty Six encouraged him “People have to know their own limits, but they can’t lose their confidence. Don’t forget, as long as you get into the top three grades in the Grand Examination, you can go to the Mausoleum of Books….”

Speaking to this point, his voice stopped because Chen Chang Sheng spoke again.

“I want to get first place.”

Chen Chang Sheng looked at him and said, “I can’t get second or third, I can only get first place.”

Complete silence.

Tang Thirty Six suddenly had the urge to turn around and leave.

He realized that he was often forced into a situation where he was left speechless today.

Because what this kid did and said, often made others not know what to say; only wanting to vomit blood.

(TL: ahhh this is why I love our MC)