Chapter 105: A Beautiful Gif (1/2)

Ren Zhixian’s actual meaning was: Do you see that? Even if you, a Sang family’s lad, were the Shi family’s Ma’am’s younger brother and a top escorted examinee, you aren’t anything brilliant! My Cui Bao will not spare even you a glance!

But who knew Cui Bao would get startled. The Shi family’s Ma’am would be the mistress of the household in the future ah! Her brother was not someone she should offend! What’s more, he was also the top escorted examinee ah!

“Cui Bao was disrespectful and seeks for Sir’s forgiveness!” Before Ren Zhixian could react, Cui Bao had immediately kneeled down towards Sang Yufei with a bashful smile that was sweeter than honey.

Ren Zhixian’s face turned slightly twisted, and he was unhappy, but he was the one who chided her. Regardless whether she did so in good faith, her taking the opportunity was not something he could speak of.

Sang Yufei was feeling even more uncomfortable than Ren Zhixian. With an awkward smile, he accepted the apology.

Cui Bao chuckled demurely, “The top escorted examinee is indeed gentlemanly!” That made Sang Yufei’s stomach churn, and he almost barfed.

Shi Fenghua laughed to himself at the sight. That’s what you get for laughing at me just now!

“Come, come, drink some tea, drink!” Ren Zhixian was not pleased, and he gave a cough before raising his cup.

However, Shi Fenghua and Sang Yufei were already disinterested in their cup of tea. The two followed, raising their cups to their lips, just for show.

Ren Zhixian did not seem to have noticed. After a cup of tea, his mood was instantly lifted, and he began wording his words excessively using lots of historical allusions to identify with Shi Fenghua and Sang Yufei’s understanding. Shi Fenghu and Sang Yufei were forced to exchange words with him perfunctorily.

Cui Bao silently stood behind Ren Zhixian, but her pair of lively eyes would take a glimpse at Shi Fenghua and Sang Yufei from time to time. The more she looked at them, the more she liked them, to the point where Ren Zhixian was pushed to the mud deep inside her heart.

Seeing how Shi Fenghua and Sang Yufei were answering him with servility, the two had almost no words during the exchange except some vague remarks such as ‘You’re right!’, ‘That’s right!’, ‘Yes!’, and a few others with similar meaning. Basically, he was just talking off the top of his head. He was secretly delighted, and he thought to himself, These two lads are still inexperienced. Compared to me, they’re far behind! His self-esteem was greatly satisfied, fueling his arrogance. He looked towards Sang Yufei, but there was not as much disgust in his eyes as before. The lad was, after all, a bookworm to not even know what it meant to be an ‘outstanding’ scholar! From top to bottom, he was neither elegant nor was he outstanding! What a pity, what a pity ah!

Ren Zhixian’s arrogance rushed to his head, and he suddenly became more generous. With a smile towards Sang Yufei, he said, “Brother Sang can now be considered as having a foot into becoming an official. Was there someone whom you like who cared for you and supported you from behind?”

Shi Fenghua could not help but be in awe, “Brother Sang is truly admirable! Not only does Brother Sang have a good character, but you’re also both filial and respectful!”

However, Ren Zhixian did not think so, “How can that be fine? What’s done is done, but you’re now a top escorted examinee. If there’s no one to serve and support you, you’ll become a joke and an insult!” With that, he waved his hand before turning his head to point at Cui Bao, “What do you think of this lass?”

Sang Yufei was taken aback and he forced a smile, “…Good, I guess.” How could there be such a person who would ask others to judge his servant? Sang Yufei shook his head disapprovingly to himself, but did not give it much thought.

But who knew that what was to come would give Sang Yufei a greater shock! All he heard was Ren Zhixian who was grinning senselessly, “I also think the lass’s not too bad. She’s clever and knows how to serve in the study room. Since Brother Sang thinks so too, I’ll give this lass to you. What do you think? In the future, you’ll have a beauty in the night to add flavor as you study! Hahahaha!” Ren Zhixian supposed he was being generous, and he let out a pompous laugh.

Cui Bao was overjoyed. Her eyes shimmered as she gazed towards Sang Yufei, and with her delicate neck lowered, she was exceedingly lovely.

To be with the top escorted examinee was, of course, much better than this odd, inconsistent, and shabby scholar.

“No need, no need!” Just the thought of this woman which belonged to Ren Zhixian was enough to make Sang Yufei’s stomach churn in disgust. There was no way he would want her, and he quickly refused, “How can I accept that? I dare not receive and would wish for Brother-in-law to withdraw the arrangement!”

“Ai, that’s nothing!” Ren Zhixian only understood Sang Yufei as being too embarrassed to accept, so he became even more generous by saying, “For us scholars, sharing the good things we have is an elegant thing to do. Brother Sang, there’s no need to feel reserved!”

Shi Fenghua could no longer hold himself back. With a fist clenched, he chuckled into it as he glanced at Sang Yufei with enjoyment expressed in his eyes.

Sang Yufei didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but there was no way he was going to accept any dirty or stinking things thrown at him. In a moment of desperation, he shook his head and refused, “I do not wish to rob you of your precious, hence my request still stands! Besides, I’ll be rushing off to take another exam at the capital in due course and do not wish to be distracted. However, Brother-in-law’s kindness is enough and I’m happy to receive! Please forgive my refusal!”

Cui Bao was extremely disappointed and anxious. With a sorrowful look, she said to Sang Yufei, “Does Sir dislike Cui Bao that much?” Then, she looked towards Ren Zhixian, revealing her grievance.

Ren Zhixian was also somewhat unhappy with Sang Yufei for not knowing how to appreciate a favor and for tainting such a beautiful instance. But upon hearing Cui Bao’s words, he became unhappier and he thought to himself: Do you dislike me that much, or do I not have an eye for people?

“Oh Brother Sang, don’t you see how you’re hurting this beauty’s heart? We’re gentlemen, how can we not bat an eye!” Ren Zhixian spoke, seemingly serious or as a joke.