Chapter 1978 - 1980: He Actually Brought His Wife Along

Chapter 1978: Chapter 1980: He Actually Brought His Wife Along

As soon as these words were said, the few people sitting in the main hall eating couldn’t help but look towards Yang Ming and the others.

Sometimes people without money are just envious of those who have it. The people staying at this inn are either temporary lodgers working in the area or impoverished scholars here to take exams.

Seeing Yang Ming and the others dressed in luxury, they couldn’t help but feel a bit of jealousy. Hearing the man’s insinuations as he came downstairs, they perked up their ears to listen to the commotion.

Yang Ming didn’t expect to run into someone familiar at this inn. But then again, since everyone was here for the exams, encountering a few fellow students wasn’t surprising.

However, he didn’t want to stir up trouble, especially in these days leading up to the exams. If he got disqualified for fighting, it would be too much of a loss.

So he just smiled, "What a coincidence, I didn’t expect Brother Liu to be staying at this inn too."

These words made Young Master Liu’s mouth twitch, extremely embarrassed, as if he was being mocked for not having money and having to stay in such a place.

But indeed, he had no money. Even the expenses for this half month were gathered by his fellow villagers.

Looking at Yang Ming in his luxurious attire, and then at himself in coarse hemp clothes, he felt all sorts of jealousy.

Only two years ago, both of them were the poorest in the academy, with their families giving everything they had for their studies and even becoming heavily indebted.

But now, who knows what luck Yang Ming had stumbled upon. Ever since he married that ugly wife, his family had become wealthier and wealthier.

Regarding Yang Ming’s marriage, he used to make fun of him quite a bit back in the day.

But as it turned out, Yang Ming’s wife was remarkable and capable, bringing fortune to his family, unlike the one he married, who only knew farm work.

And now, meeting again at this inn, with his family having money, he still came to stay here—was it to mock him?

So naturally, he couldn’t help but say some ironic and sarcastic words, but Yang Ming didn’t respond, making him appear at fault instead. The hall was full of people, and they were all fellow scholars for the exam who had just been acquainted. He felt a bit embarrassed and at a loss.

While struggling to find something to say, he noticed the person behind Yang Ming—wasn’t that the little wife Yang Ming had married?

Young Master Liu saw Xiaoxiao and immediately knew what to say. "I say, Brother Yang, you’re taking this exam a bit too lightly. Everyone is studying day and night for a good grade, nearly exhausting themselves, but you’re here with your wife. You’re not taking the exam seriously at all. But then again, your wife can earn money, and your family is wealthy now. Whether you pass doesn’t matter since your wife can support you."

As soon as he said this, everyone turned their unusual gaze towards Yang Ming and Xiaoxiao.

There were countless suspicions floating in their minds: so this person in front of them was also here for the exam, and he’s living off his wife.

Yang Ming was instantly labeled by everyone as a kept man.

Some indignant person even spoke out.

"Just look at him; a kept man doesn’t have any skills, relying on his wife to get rich."

"By his looks, I bet he doesn’t know much about studying. He’s probably here to accompany his wife for fun, not for the exam."

"Isn’t there another one beside him? Are there two wives?"

"Truly not showing any respect for those of us who burn the midnight oil."

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