Chapter 082 Lei Xiangzhi Is Going To Take Part in the Prefectural Exam (1/2)
082 – Lei Xiangzhi Is Going To Take Part in the Prefectural Exam
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Lei Xiangzhi said, “Some of my schoolmates are planning a relaxation trip before the college exam. I don’t know where they heard that the owner of Leisurely Farm Residence is my eldest brother, so they want to come to the garden and let me ask you what you think.”
Qin Mian looked at Lei Tie.
Lei Tie slightly frowned, “Every blade of grass and every tree in the garden can’t be moved.” These were the efforts of him and his wife.
Lei Xiangzhi said, “That is of course. Eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law can rest assured that the students I’ve made friends with are all people who know the etiquette.”
Lei Tie nodded to Qin Mian.
Qin Mian had no intention of opposing it. Their relationship with Lei Xiangzhi was good and they could not refuse Lei Xiangzhi so that he would not lose his face.
He ate the last two mouthfuls of noodles in the bowl and asked, “Our garden is more beautiful than the courtyard of ordinary households, but it is far worse than that of the wealthy families and scenic spots. Why would they be interested in coming here?”
Lei Xiangzhi put down his teacup and shook his head. “Perhaps, they’re coming for these flowers.”
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Qin Mian had no talent at studying and in fact, his enrollment to university was the second batch. He could not stand those gifted scholars who were fond of literary pursuits and those intellectuals who talked literary jargon all day. He wanted to avoid them in advance, so he asked casually, “When will they come?”
Lei Xiangzhi said, “Sometime tomorrow.”
Lei Tie and Qin Mian had a tacit understanding, “We’ll go to the town tomorrow, so you’ll entertain them yourself. Uncle Fu and Aunt Fu will be there for you.”
“Many thanks, eldest brother.” Lei Xiangzhi gratefully said.
Qin Mian asked, “How many days before the prefectural exam?”
Lei Xiangzhi answered, “We’ll depart in two days.”
The next morning, Qin Mian, Lei Tie, and Xile went to the town together.
About eight to nine of Lei Xiangzhi’s schoolmates gathered at Lei Xiangzhi’s home.
With so many young talents brought by her son, Du Shi’s heart was contented. She warmly welcomed them with a smile. Intentionally or unintentionally, she pushed Wei Shi aside.
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After sitting for a while, Lei Xiangzhi took his schoolmates to the Leisurely Farm Residence. Du Shi generously gave him two bags of melon seeds and fried peanuts left over during the New Year, as well as the snacks and dried fruits that were bought especially after hearing the distinguished guests would come so that he could treat the guests well. Originally, she also wanted to go to the farm residence but was persuaded otherwise by Lei Xiangzhi.
Scholars seemingly liked to wear white clothes and the clothes set off their white faces even more handsomely. The villagers had seen many dark and swarthy rural boys who were suntanned and never seen so many youngsters with red lips and white teeth at once. They all stared at them curiously. There were even daring girls hiding in the distance, peeking while blushing.
“Fifth gongzi.” Uncle Fu and Aunt Fu had been briefed by Qin Mian earlier. They stood at the gate to meet the guests.
Lei Xiangzhi said, “Uncle Fu and Aunt Fu, I’ll take them around first. Please prepare some tea by the flowerbed.”
“Yes.” Lei Xiangzhi was gentle and polite. Uncle Fu had a favorable impression of him.
As soon as they passed the gate, they were attracted by the cloud-like peach blossoms in front of them and incessantly gasped in admiration.
“This is really a wonderful place.” Qu Zongwen was the first to praise.
The others nodded approvingly and looked around with appreciative eyes.
Lei Xiangzhi bowed with a hand cupped in the other as he said with a smile, “My eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law have paid a lot of thoughts on every small thing inside this manor. Asking the gentlemen to only feast your eyes and don’t stretch out your hands. Xiangzhi will thank first.”
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Qu Zongwen and the others smilingly said that they dare not.
“Hehe…” Ling Qiyun, the only scholar who did not speak, looked around left and right. “For this disturbance, one ought to visit the owners first to apologize. Brother Lei, are your eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law here?”
Lei Xiangzhi frowned slightly. When they were at his house, he said that his eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law were not there.
Qu Zongwen glanced at Ling Qiyun and gently shook his folding fan, fully displayed his youthful charm. “Just now Brother Lei said that his eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law had gone to the town intentionally to make room for us. Why didn’t Brother Ling hear that?”
Ling Qiyun apologized with a smile, “I see. I was absent-minded and didn’t hear Brother Lei’s words. It’s merely due to not being able to pay the owners a visit, Qiyun is rather restless.” Today, he came first to see the flowers. Secondly, he wanted to see what the male married couple, who had been the talk of the town, looked like. No matter how good Lei Xiangzhi was at studying, his own eldest brother had married a male wife, was it not to be laughed at? But he only dared to think about it in his heart, not to speak out. All the people present were either good at studying or from a good family. He did not want to be excluded from this circle.
Qu Zongwen’s folding fan opened and closed and opened again, making a snapping sound. He said with a forced smile, “Brother Ling if you’re really restless, why should you follow us?”
Lei Xiangzhi patted him on the shoulder and faintly smiled at Ling Qiyun, “The reason why my eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law are not at home is that they’re afraid we won’t fully enjoy it. If Brother Ling is restless, it defeated the good intention of my eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law. Come on, I’ll take you to the front.”
“Go.” Bu Qingyun, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, was the first to agree. He casually hooked Lei Xiangzhi’s shoulder and walked forward.
The others followed. The group of people talked and laughed.
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Ling Qiyun adjusted his mood and quickly followed them.
Qu Zongwen admired the peach blossoms at the end of the bridge with a flash of surprise in his eyes, “Brother Lei, it seems that your eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law are really good at taking care of the fruit trees.”
“Why do you say that?” Lei Xiangzhi did not understand why he suddenly came to such a conclusion.
Qu Zongwen pointed to a peach branch stretching out diagonally in front of his eyes. “There are also several peach trees in my house. The flowers bloom brilliantly this year, but they are not as good as your eldest brother’s. You look at the peach blossom; the petals are delicate and thriving vitality. You’ll see liquid if you pinch the petals, and you’ll know that the moisture content is high. I’m sure the peaches they bore will be very sweet.”
The others nodded in consensus.
“It’s not just the peach blossom trees,” One of the scholars with the most scholarly appearance pointed to the distance, “The plum and pear trees over there are also very rich in vitality. Seeing them make one’s mood soar.”
Lei Xiangzhi did not know the secret — Qin Mian had secretly added spiritual spring water to the pond and the watering of the fruit trees, flower plants, and vegetables the farm residence came from the pond. Therefore, these fruit trees were naturally full of vitality.
He just laughed and said, “The fruit trees here are all managed by an uncle in our village.”
Qu Zongwen said to Lei Xiangzhi, “Our old lady likes to eat peaches the most. At that time [fruit season], I’ll have to buy it from here.”
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