Chapter 411
Chapter 411 Peach Blossom Rain
"You, you are Lin San?" Liu Shiyuan's face turned pale, and he retreated a few steps, looking closely at Lin Wanrong, fixing his eyes on him, and urgently cried, "Defeating the King of Couplet of the Seven Northern Provinces, the champion of the Jinling Poetry Contest, the bandit-suppressing hero of Shandong, the one who suppressed the Turkic national tutor Lu Dongzan in the capital, and the Lin San who made the fish leap over the dragon gate on Weishan Lake—is that you?" He was clearly familiar with Lin Wanrong's deeds, obviously having heard of his name.
"It is indeed I," Lin Wanrong said, squinting with a smile, "Merely a notorious figure, Brother Bullshit, you flatter me."
Liu Shiyuan glanced at Xiao Qingxuan and suddenly nodded, "Excellent, just excellent. Brother Lin, your name is well-known, and I have admired you for a long time. Today, seeing you in person, your reputation is indeed well-deserved. Even Junior Sister Xiao treats you with great respect. Taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I wish to learn a thing or two from you."
"Learn?" Lin Wanrong laughed, "Brother Bullshit, what do you wish to learn from me? If it's about poetry and prose, forget it; I haven't been involved in that for many years. If you're interested, go buy a collection of Lin San's works on the street. They are beautifully printed and don't cost much. Couplet, poetry, jokes, none are missing, and it's worth every penny. Buy ten, and you can get one free."
Liu Shiyuan proudly replied, "There are many fame-seekers in this world, and those poems can be fabricated by others as well. Brother Lin, with your great talent, why not teach me something? Could it be that Sister Xiao's chosen husband is a coward? That would be a laughingstock."
Xiao Qingxuan's face changed, her sleeves fluttering slightly as she coldly said, "Senior Brother Liu, my husband's reputation is bestowed by the world, reflecting his courage and wisdom. His experiences are well-known, and not something your baseless slanders can obtain. I'm grateful for your affection towards me, but if you insult My Dear, I won't let you off."
Within the sacred place, Xiao Qingxuan's beauty was breathtaking, her demeanor elegant, a fairy-like figure. Seeing the fairy angry, Liu Shiyuan felt as though he was pierced by ten thousand needles. Just as he was about to speak, Xu Zhiqing snorted, "Young Master Liu, it wasn't my place to interrupt your conversation with Miss Xiao. But your contempt for Lin San is your own disgrace. Lin San's reputation is widespread, acknowledged by all, and well-documented. It's the result of his own hard work, not something your words can deny. If you think you can fabricate it, try it if you can! Not to mention others, my father and I both respect him wholeheartedly. To be frank, with his reputation and honor, challenging him is beyond your qualifications."
Xu Zhiqing's face was icy, her heart's grief having no outlet, and when she saw this Liu fellow daring to challenge Lin San, her anger erupted uncontrollably. Her words were eloquent and left Liu Shiyuan's face both red and white, unable to make a sound. As Miss Xu had said, with Lin San's reputation, Liu Shiyuan was far from being his match.