Chapter 624: Hotpot Brand Acquires Century-old Cake Shop (2)_1
Before Lin Yuan could speak, Chen Shimei had already continued to flaunt his sense of superiority, "If you ever make it to Yecheng, by all means, seek me out at the Master Magistrate Mansion. Should you encounter any troubles you can’t resolve, you can also come to me. In light of our being neighbors, I’ll certainly lend a hand if I can. Oh, right, if you plan to visit, be sure to come early. I fear that if you’re late, I may no longer be in Yecheng."
Lin Yuan looked at him skeptically, how do you know for sure we’ll run into trouble? Maybe you’ll be the one in trouble!
In Chen Shimei’s eyes, however, her puzzled look had completely taken on a different meaning.
Chen Shimei said with a smile, "Oh, you want to ask what I’m going to the Capital city for? Cough cough, well, I am off to sit for the examination for the title of ’top scholar.’ Hey, no need to wish me success, I am bound to clinch the top scholar title. After that, I’m sure I’ll catch the Emperor’s eye and he’ll want to keep me at the Hanlin Academy, perhaps as its head. Isn’t that just a word away?"
In the end, Chen Shimei rather generously patted Xia Zheng’s shoulder, putting on an air of great camaraderie, "If you ever get the chance, take a trip to the Capital city. It’s a big place that’s sure to broaden your horizons. Don’t just stick around this dinky little Zhuma Town all the time, thinking you’re something special, like a frog in a well."
After finishing, Chen Shimei swiftly boarded the carriage, waved goodbye to them, and left the village without waiting for a reaction from Lin Yuan and Xia Zheng.
Lin Yuan and Xia Zheng looked at each other and suddenly burst out laughing, with Xia Zheng going so far as to hold his stomach with one hand and support himself against the wall with the other so he didn’t double over in laughter.