By the way, she remembered why this name sounded so familiar; it was someone she had met at the Architectural Summit last year, and they had even had a few arguments.
After the incident with her master, it was likely from that moment on that he started to harbor resentment towards himself.
What a disaster this turned out to be!
"Let go of me, let go of me, I don't know you!" Ren Qiangsheng exclaimed with a look of disbelief as Liang Siji pulled him along, as if he completely did not recognize the old man.
Liu Qingxi couldn't help but chuckle; although it had been a year since they last met, Ren Qiangsheng's shamelessness was no different from before.
Liang Siji was left speechless. Ren Qiangsheng truly believed he could escape responsibility this time, but the fact that his actions had been exposed disturbed his mind, causing him to forget that there were witnesses like the fat guy.
Now it was clear; someone pointed out, "And there's him. When it came to paying, it was all Ren Qiangsheng who handled it."
It's over now; no matter how he tried to argue, it would be pointless. Being humiliated in front of so many people and going back on his word after taking the money meant that the fat guy knew it would be hard to gain anyone's trust in the future.
He even added a remark that struck Liu Qingxi deeply: "When we were doing our shady dealings, there was someone from your Ten Li Pu who helped guide us—a young man, dark-skinned at night, so I couldn't see him clearly."
Wow!!! This situation was becoming more and more exciting; it was simply unbelievable!
After all the twists and turns, now there was even an insider.
This was the biggest spectacle of the year; not coming to see it would be a lifelong regret. It felt like a chain reaction where everyone who plotted against Liu Qingxi was being drawn in.
Everyone thought Liu Qingxi would be angry or panicked, but what happened? The girl remained calm and simply glanced over, saying lightly, "I trust our Construction Team from Ten Li Pu. We are one big family and will not accept any provocation from anyone."
The joke is that the young man was intentionally sent by Liu Qingxi, fearing that the other party might not find the place clearly, not follow his plan, or disrupt the situation that was hard to control. Now that you have come out, what does it matter?
If the fat man knew Liu Qingxi's inner monologue, he might be sickened. He thought he encountered a traitor, but instead found an undercover agent. With such a scheme, who could deal with it?
Indeed, Liu Qingxi originally intended to disrupt the other party's plan. However, after Zhang Wuliang's reminder, he decided to return the favor in kind, which was quite satisfying.
"Ren Qiangsheng, I don't know when we developed such deep hatred that you disregard human life and treat it as worthless. However, I do not agree with this. What do you all think?"
What can there be to think? Those who wish to harm others should face severe punishment; what if next time they are the ones being schemed against?
"Send them to the authorities, send them to the authorities."
"Those who harm others should not die a good death; let them stay in prison."
Liu Qingxi was very pleased with the people's shouts. The earlier arrangement by those two was meant to send him in, but now returning feels like a relief and is quite satisfying.
In the end, several people were escorted by Liu Yi and others to Linyi County.
Although there was a town chief in the town, he did not have the authority to handle these individuals and could only send them to County Magistrate Zhou.
In fact, from the beginning, Liu Qingxi had no intention of letting anyone go.
Since they had the audacity to scheme against him, they should be aware of being schemed against in return, possibly even double.
The matter concluded with those involved being sent to the authorities. Today, this incident has provided a series of talking points for everyone in Biqi Town.
Witnesses to the entire event saw Liu Qingxi confronting the enemy with poise on stage.
At the same time, in the capital city,
Yang Yichen, since establishing a partnership with Dugu Hao, found that inquiries about his marriage had gradually decreased. He didn't know what methods the other party had used, but it was certainly more effective than his own hard refusals.
Indeed, the other party was not as simple as they appeared.
As these events unfolded, the results of the Imperial Examination were finally about to be announced.
Early in the morning, a crowd gathered in front of the announcement board. Candidates stood on their tiptoes and craned their necks to see the neatly arranged names.
As they scanned through the rows, suddenly a young man spotted his name and burst into laughter: "Hahaha, I passed! I passed!" Looking to be around forty years old, he was finally successful, and his excitement was beyond words.
For those with graying hair who had traveled thousands of miles to take the exam, repeated failures left them disheartened, questioning whether a lifetime of perseverance held any meaning.
Across from the announcement board, facing a restaurant, the White-Clad Youth slowly raised his teacup with his knobby fingers, a slight smile on his lips as he observed the scene below where people eagerly checked the results.
At that moment, the door creaked open, and Green Attendant cupped his hands: "Young Master, I've checked the results; you have passed as Top Scholar!"
It turned out Anan had come to report the results; Yang Yichen did not go down to see for himself.
As expected, Yang Yichen was indeed Top Scholar. Not only did he perform well in the written exams, but he also made an astonishing mark in the Imperial Examination. If he were not Top Scholar, it would have been too surprising.
"Congratulations, Young Master! Should we write home to inform them right away?" Anan accurately voiced Yang Yichen's thoughts.
Amidst the laughter and the graceful strokes of the pen, passionate words leaped onto the paper. In the letter, Yang Yichen primarily informed the Wen Family and Liu Qingxi about his high school news, waiting for him to return home to discuss the details further.
Anan quickly helped seal the envelope, ready to send it out immediately.
Next, the preparations for the additional examination entered a heated phase. The class list had been finalized: twenty spots for second-tier students and fifty for third-tier students. The focus now shifted to various positions available in different regions, particularly in the capital.
People fought fiercely for these opportunities, all aiming for prosperous areas or seeking to establish themselves in the valuable land of the capital.
At this moment, Dugu Hao sent a messenger with news. He had originally arranged one of the most lucrative positions at the Ministry of Revenue, but what happened next?
Yang Yichen disagreed: "Your Highness, if people choose this way, we will face more trouble in the future. After all, I am currently attracting too much attention. Therefore, I humbly request to go down and gain some experience."
Being intelligent individuals, they naturally understood his meaning. Yang Yichen's achievements and age were too conspicuous; staying in the capital would not bode well for him. Regardless of which position he held, as long as he caught the emperor's eye, life would not be easy. He must not become an isolated figure.
"Alright, I can give you this opportunity." Securing a good position was challenging; land in the countryside could be easily allocated to him. This was simple enough.
Moreover, Linyi County had experienced disasters and was well-known for its lack of wealth.
People mocked him for giving up a good position.
Little did they know that wise individuals do not always place themselves in prominent positions.
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