manynovel Chapter 333: Book House Provocation
Chapter 333: Book House Provocation
"Have you seen the top ten? These are the best students in the prefectural school. They always rank among the top in every exam. These ten people just swapped their order."
Zhong Wende's tone was full of envy, which made Jiang Youzhen curious about what place he ranked.
Jiang Youzhen looked at the first place, whose name was Sun Changle. The second place was actually an acquaintance, Tong Huaian?
She was very surprised that Tong Huaian was really studying in the prefectural school. But she saw that Tong Huaian was always traveling around, and she didn't expect that he had the privilege of asking for leave?
After memorizing the top ten names, Jiang Youzhen read down the list. She had a photographic memory for words, and as long as she read carefully, she would remember them.
Finally, she saw Zhong Wende's name at the 275th position.
Well... okay! Is this considered a poor student among the elites? But being able to enter the prefectural school is already amazing, surpassing 80% of the students.
"Ah! The competition for the top 20 is fierce! Changes can be seen in every monthly exam, but the top five don't change much, they keep going back and forth."
"Tsk tsk! Tong Huaian actually ranked second in this monthly exam. This is a first. It seems that Sun Changle is quite capable. He has surpassed him in just over three months."
"Is Tong Huaian very powerful? Who is this Sun Changle?" Jiang Youzhen asked.
"Tong Huaian is certainly amazing. He was the top scorer in last year's county exam. Since he entered the prefectural school last year, he has been at the top of every monthly exam. Most importantly, he often asks for leave and doesn't come to school, but he is still at the top. It's just that after Sun Changle came, he has a competitor."
Zhong Wende was full of admiration when he talked about Tong Huaian. He went on to say, "Sun Changle is a hard person to figure out. His hometown is unknown. He usually keeps to himself and doesn't live in the prefecture school. He came here at the end of last year and ranked second in the first monthly exam. I didn't expect that he surpassed Tong Huaian in the monthly exam last month."
Jiang Youzhen suddenly became interested in Sun Changle. Tong Huaian was indeed amazing, but Sun Changle was able to surpass Tong Huaian to get the top spot, which showed that he was no ordinary person. Even if it was just once in a while, he must have real talent.
"But I don't know where this person is from? He came at the end of last year, which means he is not a candidate for this year's county examination. Could he be from the year before last?"
"Everyone is very curious! But this person is very mysterious and never communicates with his classmates. Anyway, he is quite a loner."
Jiang Youzhen nodded. Another mysterious person.
"Eh? By the way, you just finished the county exam, right? Could it be that you were also there the year before last? Then you and I are in the same year?"
The college entrance examination is held twice every three years, once the year before last and once this year, so Jiang Haiqing was preparing to take the college entrance examination this year.
As Zhong Wende spoke, he looked at Jiang Youzhen. The boy was not very old, and his cheeks still had a little baby fat. He looked only thirteen or fourteen years old. Could it be that he passed the imperial examination two years ago? That's impossible, right? If there really was such a young scholar, the news would have spread long ago.
"No!" Jiang Youzhen smiled and saw the bookstore with a number plate in front of him. He had arrived at number 2.
"Ah? Not the year before last? It can't be younger, right? How old are you this year?" Zhong Wende caught up and asked.
"Fourteen!" Jiang Youzhen said casually.
"It's really so small!" Zhong Wende exclaimed, then he thought of something and stopped.
"Are you the top candidate in the county this year?"
He widened his eyes and couldn't help but feel a little envious. Jiang Youzhen was already a scholar at a young age. Although he was also very capable, he still envied him.
Especially the top 20 in the monthly exam list, most of them are the top scorers in the county. There is no way, they are really good, otherwise how could they be the top scorers in the county?
"Yes! I am the top judge in Wen County, and I am from the same county as Senior Brother Tong Huaian." Jiang Youzhen nodded.
"You and Tong Huaian are from the same county?" Zhong Wende was surprised.
He suddenly thought of something and exclaimed, "You! I remember now, you are the Jiang Youzhen who fought in the ring!"
They just stepped into the study, and when Zhong Wende called out, everyone in the study looked at Jiang Youzhen. The unanimous gaze made Jiang Youzhen a little embarrassed.
"low profile!"
"Who? Jiang Youzhen who is fighting in the ring? Where?" someone asked first.
"But this person?" Everyone looked at Jiang Youzhen, but Jiang Youzhen stood out from the crowd. He was not even wearing his school uniform, so he was really a conspicuous person.
Jiang Youzhen was being stared at by everyone. Those burning eyes seemed to see through her. How come she was so famous? She felt really embarrassed.
"Are you Jiang Youzhen?" A tall and strong student stood up. He was over thirty years old.
Jiang Youzhen then realized that those who could pass the examination to become a scholar were actually only a minority, and most of them were in their thirties or forties.
Of course, if they get older, the government school will not accept them. Because these people are obviously not talented, and the government school does not value them.
"It's me. May I know what your name is, senior brother?" Jiang Youzhen felt that the man looked a bit ferocious.
"My name is Luo Sheng. I have long heard of your great name. Today I finally have the honor to see your demeanor."
Hmm? This guy just looks fierce? It seems that the initial impression given by the system is still useful.
"However, I would like to say that our prefectural school is not a small corner. There are many talented people in the prefectural school, including the top county case. Since you dare to challenge me, I believe you must have some real talents and knowledge. I just wonder how you compare to our classmates?"
Uh... Jiang Youzhen thought he was famous, but it turns out he was just not convinced.
"Oh! So, senior brother, you want to compete with me? I am willing to learn a thing or two from you." Jiang Youzhen said with a smile.
Boy, I really misjudged you just now. It's true that appearance reflects the heart.
"System! Your initial impression is useless!"
[My dear host, this is just a basic level of favorability, not the top Mary Sue aura that everyone loves and flowers bloom wherever they go. Please don't place too much hope on it, otherwise it will easily lead to a huge gap.]
Jiang Youzhen: Ugh! Isn't it because you are useless?
Luo Sheng choked suddenly, "I'm busy studying all day, how can I have time to compete with you? Let's wait until the monthly exam, then we'll see who's the best!" He turned around and walked back to his seat.
"Oh! What a pity! I could have asked my senior brother for advice, but it seems I can only do it next time." Jiang Youzhen said with regret.
Everyone was just there to watch the fun, and when they saw there was nothing fun to watch, they returned to their seats.
However, two of them showed kindness to Jiang Youzhen. They smiled at her but did not speak to her.
It seems that this provincial school still has to convince people with its results. These people are all outstanding and inevitably a little arrogant.
But it doesn't matter. She won't stay in this study for long anyway. The monthly exam next month will be the time for her to move out. She is so confident.
Zhong Wende tugged at Jiang Youzhen's sleeve and whispered, "You better be careful, Luo Sheng is quite capable."
"Then why is it in Dingzi Bookstore?" Jiang Youzhen blurted out.
After seeing Zhong Wende's speechless look, Jiang Youzhen quickly apologized: "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say that Dingzi Book House is bad!"