nucmednet Chapter 162: The Battle of the Intermediate Class (Part )
Chapter 162: The Battle of the Intermediate Class (Part )
My man is good in every way except for this one point: he is too honest. He doesn't know how to adapt to circumstances and can't react unless I tell him clearly.
"Ah, yes, yes, Mingyu, then you go back first, I will go in half an hour." After being reminded by Zhang, Li Sanlang finally understood and said immediately.
Half an hour later, Li Sanlang took the bowl of food that was warm in the pot and went to the old house. At that time, the old house had already eaten half of the meal. Li Mingyu sat next to Jin, lowering his head and chewing cornmeal cakes. It seemed that no one had discovered him. Li Sanlang was relieved and started talking with Mr. Li. The next morning, Li Zhengde stood at the door holding his schoolbag and waiting for Li Mingxia.
"This doesn't seem to be the one you recited yesterday?" Li Mingxia said after taking a look.
"My mother just made this for me. She said it's for my first day at school and it's auspicious to carry a new schoolbag." Li Zhengde seemed to cherish the schoolbag very much. He kept holding it in his arms with a look of longing on his face.
Li Mingxia thought back to his previous life. Before every school term, he would go to the stationery store to buy all kinds of pens, notebooks and the like. He didn't know if he would be able to use all of them, but he would buy a lot every time he went shopping. He would comfort himself by saying, "A new semester means a new beginning." But before long, everything would be the same as before.
However, Li Mingxia knew that his younger brother would definitely not be like himself. Li Zhengde cherished this opportunity to study very much and would definitely not be as careless as himself.
"Sister, let's go." Li Zhengde urged impatiently, fearing that he would be late for the first day of school.
Li Mingxia also knew what Li Zhengde was thinking, so he agreed and drove the ox cart all the way to Baima Academy without any delay.
Originally, Li Mingxia was worried that He Changan might not have arrived yet since he came so early, but he didn't expect that He Changan had already been waiting nearby. When he saw Li Mingxia and Li Zhengde's ox cart coming, he came over to greet them.
"I'm really sorry for bothering Lord He to come here so early." Li Mingxia said apologetically.
He Changan seemed to be in a good mood. He greeted Li Zhengde first, and then said to Li Mingxia: "What are you talking about? I am so happy that you can think of asking me for help. Why are you so polite?"
Seeing Li Mingxia looking dazed as if she didn't know how to speak, He Changan's smile deepened.
"Tell me, what's the matter that you want me to come here today? Is it for Zhengde's admission to school?" He Changan was just guessing, but when he saw Li Zhengde holding his schoolbag with excitement on his face, he knew that this was probably true.
"That's right. Originally, Zhengde had received Master Cao's advice and could enter the intermediate class, but..."
Li Mingxia briefly told He Changan what happened yesterday. At the end, he felt a little embarrassed, as if he felt that he was too competitive.
"In fact, it doesn't matter whether it's a beginner class or an intermediate class. It's just a matter of studying for an extra year or two. Zhengde is young anyway, so I'm not in a hurry. It's just..."
Li Mingxia glanced at his brother who was standing obediently by the side waiting for him, raised his head and said to He Changan, "If my brother didn't have the knowledge to enter the intermediate class, I wouldn't have the audacity to make this request, but my brother has been favored by Master Cao and has passed the exam. I'm afraid that Madam Ma will invite someone extraordinary to make Master Cao change his mind. I don't mind spending a little more money, but I can't let Zhengde feel inferior in this school. This will have a great impact on his future. I don't want this to happen, so I invited Master He."
"Since you said so, I will definitely help you accomplish this. Don't worry, no matter who Madam Ma invites, as long as they are from this town, even if it is County Magistrate Zhu, what belongs to us Zhengde can't be snatched away by anyone." He Changan didn't know how to describe his current mood. He wondered if he had a sister like Li Mingxia who took care of him everywhere and considered him in everything, would he still come to this place?
But there are not so many ifs. If I hadn’t come to this place, I would never have the chance to meet Li Mingxia in this life.
Thinking of this, He Changan actually felt that the worries that had been weighing on his mind for many years were slightly relieved. He touched Li Zhengde's head, reached out his hand, took Li Zhengde's hand and walked into the Baima Academy.
At this time, Master Cao was talking to Madam Ma. He had never thought that Madam Ma would actually invite the county magistrate from the county government. Although there was a world of difference between him and the county magistrate, he was still an official after all. Although Master Cao had made great achievements, he had never been an official, so he had to give him some face.
"I have seen Ma Cong grow up. He is just a little nervous. I wouldn't say he is very knowledgeable, but he is definitely not inferior to a country boy. If he can't get into the intermediate class and a country boy takes his place, I'm afraid I won't be able to face it." The magistrate of Huai County saw the hesitation on Master Cao's face and continued.
Mrs. Ma now feels that this matter is a sure thing and there will be no unexpected changes. No matter how powerful Li Mingxia is, can she find an official with a higher position than her cousin to support her?
Above the county magistrate is the county magistrate, but I have never heard of any relationship between Li Mingxia and the county magistrate. If there really is such a connection, wouldn’t he have said it yesterday?
"Master Cao, if it were you, I'd say let's just settle it like this. My son..."
"What has been decided? Let us hear it too." When He Changan appeared at the door holding Li Zhengde's hand, Huai County Magistrate's face changed instantly.
However, unlike the Magistrate Huai, Mrs. Ma and Master Cao did not know He Changan.
The moment Mrs. Ma saw Li Zhengde and Li Mingxia, she became furious. Then, when she saw that He Changan was about the same age as Li Mingxia and was holding Li Zhengde's hand, she immediately felt that the two had a close relationship.
"I was wondering why you were so confident yesterday. It turns out you brought your lover with you. They look quite a good match. Which family is he from? Don't tell me you don't even have a status. How can a girl like her not respect herself? I was also wondering how a country girl could afford so many expensive gifts. It turns out you're in this business." Mrs. Ma's eyes scanned Li Mingxia and He Changan back and forth several times. The words she spoke were as sharp as a knife. Even though He Changan liked to hear people talk about him and Li Mingxia together, he now found it harsh.