Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Chapter 16
When the papers were handed out, Gu Yunji glanced at the questions, and they were all within his expectations, and there was one of them that he had done similarly.In short, it was all within his grasp, Gu Yunji had a plan in mind, thought for a while, and then answered the questions in a smooth manner.

Three days later, the county examination was over, and the candidates filed out.

Walking out of the examination room, Gu Yunji breathed out a foul breath, moved his muscles and bones that had become stiff due to curling up, and was about to go home when he saw Cheng Yan walking towards him with a smile.

Gu Yunji didn't want to renege on the debt, so he called Xu Dong to ask for the money.

But Cheng Yan said: "Young Master Gu, wait a minute, I don't want your money."

Gu Yunji paused and asked, "Then what do you want?"

Cheng Yan's expression was gentle, and his tone was neither urgent nor slow: "I want Mr. Gu to introduce me to my father, Mr. Gu, and even, Mr. Gu Zhengde."

Gu Yunji looked at his shabby body, showed a playful smile, and said, "Oh? Then why did you ask me for money at that time? Besides, with your appearance, why do you want me to introduce you to my father? My grandfather? Don't you think you're a bit overwhelmed?"

Cheng Yan followed his gaze to look at his whole body, but he was not annoyed, and said very confidently: "I am confident that I can get the top three in this county test, and I am qualified to show my face in front of your father." The reason why I asked you for money is also to make you let go of your guard and change your number with me smoothly, so that you and I have the opportunity to have a good talk at this moment."

Looking at the other party's clear and deep eyes, Gu Yunji couldn't see through it for a moment, and he let out a soft haha ​​when he heard this: "Your Excellency wants to climb up to the Songjiang Gu family by changing your number with me. It's really a good plan. I just don't know that you are like this." If you're trying to gain some success in the imperial examination, do you overestimate yourself by acting like this?"

Cheng Yan humbly lowered his head slightly: "Forgive me, my lord. I have no choice but to do so. As you can see, I was born in a poor family. Only when I was about ten years old did my family raise enough money to enlighten me. If I don't want to do something, I can use my family How far can a little background support me in the imperial examination? For the sake of my own future, I have no choice but to try my best to establish a relationship with a big family like Songjiang Gu's."

What a clever careerist.Gu Yunji thought so.

Although Cheng Yan's behavior made him a little uncomfortable, he still agreed: "Your Excellency is really ignorant. According to what you said, as long as you rank among the top three in this county test, I will introduce you to me Father, if my father appreciates you and is willing to support you, that's his business, if not, you don't have to pester him. As for my grandfather... let's talk about it after you have qualified for him. "

Cheng Yan still looked calm, and said with a smile: "That's natural, let's settle on it. After seven days, the county test will release the rankings, and Mr. Gu will know whether I don't know the heights of the heavens and the earth."

Seeing this, Gu Yunji stopped talking, turned around and went home.

The seven days passed in a blink of an eye, and today is the day when the county's rankings will be released.

Gu Yunji couldn't sleep well all night, so he simply got up early and took Xu Dong directly to the place where the list was released to wait.

The genius is bright, but there are already many people standing here.When Gu Yunji saw Jiang Kang who was full of anxiety at a glance, he walked over and patted him on the shoulder fiercely.

"It's so early! Didn't you say that it's better to come early than coincidence!"

Jiang Kangshi was so frightened that he staggered, turned his head and saw him, and breathed a sigh of relief, and stroked his chest in fear: "Ancestor! You scared me to death! I can't sleep, why don't I do it at home?" Wait, it's better to come here and be nervous with everyone. After all, didn't you come quite early?"

"I can't sleep either. When I think about the announcement of the results today, I feel very nervous. Hey, it's just the county exam, and I'm so nervous. If it's the county exam and the general exam, I don't know what will happen."

"Isn't it? It's no wonder that so many people are crazy after passing the exam, and I would be crazy too." As he spoke, Jiang Kangshi laughed at himself, "Our thinking is too far away, and the county test has not yet produced results. Well, I'm thinking about the provincial examination and general examination. It will take a while before the results are announced, so just wait."

It was not until the sun was three poles that the official messenger who released the list came late.

The officials beat the gongs and drums, and used their bodies as a boundary to keep the crowd outside, while the people inside were busy posting posters on the wall.

"Stand back! Back off! Don't be crowded! The list is here, and you can see it sooner or later!" An official kept order at the top of his voice.

Xudong has good eyesight, so he saw Gu Yunji's name on the list at a glance, and shouted excitedly: "Young master! Young master! You have won! Top of the list! You are No.1!"

Gu Yunji heard the words and looked, and sure enough, he saw the words "No. 1 Gu Yunji, Huating County".Seeing this, he breathed a sigh of relief, his tense body relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face, only then did he realize that the palms of his hands were covered with sweat from being squeezed by himself.

"Hahahahahaha, I won! No.19!" At this time, Jiang Kang who was next to him also laughed out loud, and when he turned around and saw that Gu Yunji was also on the list, he was so happy that he hugged him and shook him wildly, " Yunji! We all won! Hahahaha! We are scholars!"

"Cough, cough, Kang Shi, let me go first, cough..." Jiang Kangshi was so strong that his hands didn't matter how heavy they were. Gu Yunji was strangled by him so hard that he couldn't breathe, and finally broke free.

When others saw this, they all showed envious and jealous expressions.

"Impossible...how could I miss it? It's impossible..." A middle-aged man dressed as a scholar trembled, sweating profusely from nervousness, and looked back and forth on the list several times with his eyes puffed out, but he couldn't find his own. Name, really couldn't bear the blow, rolled his eyes, and fainted.

The people around were so anxious that they pinched and poured cold water on him, but it didn't work, so they had to carry him to the doctor in a hurry.

After a while, Gu Yunji recovered from his joy, and looked at the list carefully, but found that Cheng Yan's name was ranked second behind him.

It was really the top three in the county test, and he hit the mark.

Gu Yunji didn't show it on his face, but his heart was tumbling, and when he looked back, he happened to meet Cheng Yan's gaze.

The other party seemed to have never expected the ownership of the case, and looked at him with some surprise in his eyes.Seeing that Gu Yunji was also looking at him, the surprise on Cheng Yan's face was fleeting, and he quickly changed into a humble and gentle expression, smiling and nodding at him slightly.

Gu Yunji walked towards him, before he could speak, Cheng Yan cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Gu, the head of high school."

At this time, Gu Yunji knew that this person was not simple, and his tone was no longer as loose as before. He said seriously: "As you said, you really got the top three in the exam. I underestimated you before. Then I won't break my promise. When I am free in a few days, I will introduce you to my father."

Cheng Yan's expression never fluctuated too much, and he said politely: "Young Master Gu speaks seriously. I never expected you to be the top of the case."

This Cheng Yan was born in a poor family, and his tone of voice was very polite and humble when talking to himself, but Gu Yunji could always feel a trace of arrogance from him that did not put others in his eyes, as if they, the children of rich and well-to-do families, were as stupid as pigs He's just a mediocre guy, except for his good background, he's never been better than others, which makes him feel very uncomfortable.

Apart from this, he really admired Cheng Yan's strategy and success. He was only enlightened at the age of ten, and he was able to pass the No. 2 county examination in just a few years. This is no longer a genius, but a ghost.Such scheming and talent at such an age cannot be underestimated.

Putting aside the unhappiness in his heart, Gu Yunji exchanged polite words with Cheng Yan in a lukewarm manner, and then left straight away.

(End of this chapter)