Cultivating Immortality Begins with Selling Oneself

Chapter 33 Competition
Shen Fuyu praised Shen Mengning before his eyes fell on Shen Mengwu.

"Second Miss Shen, from now on, do not be impulsive. When something happens, calm down for ten seconds before speaking."

Shen Fuyu frowned and gave Shen Mengwu some suggestions.

For a while, Shen Fuyu realized that her brain could never keep up with her mouth.

It can also be understood as speaking without thinking.

I always blurt out hurtful words subconsciously. Even when things could be turning around, I ruin them because of my mouth.

Shen Fuyu learned his lesson and tried to change. He would think about what he wanted to say for tens of seconds before speaking. Over time, this became muscle memory. Don't underestimate ten seconds, as they are enough for Shen Fuyu to think clearly.

Should I say this?
"I can't help it." Shen Mengwu stuck out her tongue mischievously, trying to fool her.

However, Shen Fuyu's expression was extremely serious. "Even if you can't help it, you have to hold it in your heart for tens of seconds before speaking."

"If we have a fight one day, will Wu treat me the same way she treats everyone else?"

"Harsh words can hurt like a cold June wind; once spoken, they are like spilled water. If you don't want the people you care about to get hurt, then do as I say."

Shen Mengwu thought seriously for a moment, felt that what Shen Fuyu said made sense, and nodded.

"good."

Shen Fuyu's actual age is half their age.

In Shen Fuyu's eyes, the Shen sisters are like her own sisters.

It made her want to protect him.

Fortunately, the Shen sisters are also very well-behaved and obedient, especially Shen Mengwu, who is not as ignorant as the rumors say.

Mingming is also very well-behaved and obedient. When she talks about reason, Shen Mengwu will listen carefully.

However, Shen Fuyu didn't know that the reason why Shen Mengwu was obedient was because Shen Fuyu was not like other people who asked Shen Mengwu to do this or that in a tough manner.

Instead, he patiently guided Shen Mengwu and used facts and examples to explain why she should do so.

The three of them were immersed in their small group and did not notice that Murong Yue's expression was extremely ugly.

Murong Yue clenched her hands into fists.

How dare you ignore her!

"Okay."

"Everyone has played enough, so let's have a competition!"

Murong Yue's voice was neither loud nor soft, but loud enough for everyone present to hear.

"The rules are the same as usual. Everyone brings out one thing, and the third-to-last person will be given as a prize to the top three."

Murong Yue glanced at the Shen sisters, wondering what good things they would come up with.

Although Shen Mengning is not outstanding in academics, she is not ranked third from the bottom.

Shen Mengwu always ranks last.

This year is certainly no exception.

Murong Yue felt a little bit of anticipation in her heart.

"I'll go first." Murong Yue took out a wolf hair brush to make sure everyone could see clearly.

Wolf hair is vigorous and powerful. After being oiled and baked, the wolf hair becomes straight and elastic.

Even the most ignorant person can see that the wolf is not simple and is worth a fortune.

If you have such a brush, the words you write will definitely be very beautiful.

Many students showed eager eyes.

Murong Yue raised her chin slightly, a hint of pride in her eyes. "But the rules are the same every year. Why not try something new this year?"

"How do you play?"

"A new way to play? Are there going to be some extra prizes?"

The boys and girls are in their teens and are in the playful stage, so as soon as Murong Yue made the suggestion, everyone agreed.

"How about adding a new twist while keeping the rules the same? After the top three receive their prizes, anyone can challenge the top three. If they beat them, they can take the prizes from them."

"Isn't this unfair? The top three are already very skilled. Wouldn't it be humiliating for us to challenge them again?"

"Yeah, I think it's better to just start the challenge at will. After all, except for the third-to-last person, the prizes that the others put out will be taken out intact."

"That's great. Whoever sets their sights on something can challenge the provider, and whoever wins gets the item."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone echoed them, and the atmosphere instantly reached a climax.

The boys and girls took out the prizes they had prepared long ago, all of which were good things, and everyone was very jealous.

Scholars from poor families tried their best to win the prize.

What you gain through learning is always the most worth showing off.

Next it was the Shen sisters' turn.

Shen Mengning took off her hairpin and placed it on the table.

The young men all looked away, showing no interest in the little girl's belongings.

Of course, there are also girls who like Shen Mengning's hairpin very much.

Memories of the past years flooded into her mind, Shen Mengwu gritted her teeth and subconsciously wanted to refuse.

"I don't want to participate."

Shen Mengwu mustered up the courage to speak out her thoughts.

Murong Yue sneered, "Shen Mengwu, you are the only one in the entire academy who is not participating."

"Why bother taking the exam if you're going to give up so easily? Why not just leave the academy and go home to get married?"

Murong Yue's tone was calm, but the attack power was strong.

"Who said I would give up easily!" Shen Mengwu was stimulated by the words and decisively took out a wolf hair brush.

It was a reward from her mother.

The material is much better than the wolf hair brush that Murong Yue took out.

Everyone was watching with great enthusiasm.

The Shen sisters have always been extremely generous.

As soon as Shen Mengwu took out the wolf-hair brush, she felt a little regretful.

She could have taken something else.

Only then did Murong Yue look away contentedly.

"Interesting." Shen Fuyu curled his lips.

Shen Mengwu was unhappy and whispered, "Shen Fuyu, I'm always last every year, and Murong Yue is first. I give my things to her almost for free."

Shen Mengwu knew her own strengths and weaknesses, so she was not willing to participate in the so-called competition, but she got angry after being hit by Murong Yue's words.

Even though she had memorized the poem given by Shen Fuyu last night, Shen Mengwu still felt unsure.

"Don't be afraid." Shen Mengning comforted, "Sister will do her best to help you win it back."

"I'm here too, Ah Wu, don't worry."

"Uh-huh!"

Shen Mengwu's expression then turned from gloomy to affectionate.

Although Shen Fuyu is a maid on the surface, in Shen Mengwu's heart, Shen Fuyu's status has long surpassed that of a maid.

More like a playmate and little teacher carefully selected by the mother.

Obviously Shen Fuyu is younger than them and has not received much education in the countryside, but Shen Fuyu has a strong learning ability.

As long as Shen Fuyu learns it once, he can teach them in return.

Therefore, the Shen sisters admire Shen Fuyu very much.

Murong Yue glanced around and confirmed that prizes were placed on everyone's table.

Then he said: "In that case, let the game begin!"

"The rules remain the same. We will write a poem on the theme of plum blossoms on the spot."

"It's like passing the flower while beating the drum. When the drum stops, whoever has the flower in their hand gets to do the work. If they can't do it, they're eliminated."

"And so on. The first one to be eliminated will be the last one. The one who remains at the end will naturally be the one who deserves to be the first one."

Last year the theme was scenery, and this year the theme is flowers.

The rules and questions are set by Murong Yue every year, so no one thought there was anything wrong.

(End of this chapter)