Chapter 1987 - 1989: Maybe It Was Just a Full Bladder

Chapter 1987: Chapter 1989: Maybe It Was Just a Full Bladder

The expressions of everyone in the room lit up when these words were spoken.

The words undoubtedly implied that Young Master Liu did not perform well in the exams at all, yet he insisted on maintaining face by claiming he did well.

Everyone here comes from academic backgrounds; if one performs well in the exams but claims they did poorly, that’s modesty.

But if one clearly does poorly yet claims to have done well, isn’t that just pretending?

Thinking back to Young Master Liu’s arrogant demeanor earlier in front of them, they couldn’t help but feel angered. This sort of person is not worth their flattery, nor worth deep friendship.

Each cast unreserved looks of disdain toward Young Master Liu.

Upon hearing Yang Ming’s words, Young Master Liu’s face immediately turned red with anger, feeling that Yang Ming had embarrassed him today, a grudge he would remember.

At this moment, Xiaoxiao added fuel to the fire from the side with a sarcastic comment, "Dear, you must have misunderstood Young Master Liu. Just because he’s sweating profusely doesn’t mean he performed poorly in the exams; he might just need to urgently use the bathroom."

These words hit Young Master Liu hard, making him unable to maintain his composure. Instead of debating the merit of his exam performance, he directly targeted Xiaoxiao, "You woman, do you not know shame, speaking such shameless words?"

Xiaoxiao asked innocently, "Huh? Did I say something wrong? Aren’t you just in need of a bathroom? Are you really sweating because you performed poorly in the exams?"

"You..."

Young Master Liu was left speechless by these words, unable to figure out how to respond.

No matter how he replied, he had lost face today.

So he said, "I won’t argue with the likes of you, woman."

Then he angrily waved his sleeve and strode out, actually giving himself a way out, and found a place to hide.

Seeing Young Master Liu leave.

The discussions in the hall started up again.

"I never thought Young Master Liu was that kind of person. We’re all here for the exams; if you do poorly, just admit it. Is there really a need to lie and say you did well?"

"Now he’s been exposed, and he can’t back down gracefully."

"Earlier, I really thought he was going to pass and become an official."

"..."

"..."

After a few comments, someone asked Yang Ming, "Brother Yang, I heard that you all attended the same Academy; is he really the top performer there?"

Yang Ming was slightly surprised by this question, and responded with disbelief, "He said that?"

This reaction made everyone realize the truth, and they promptly spoke up.

"I figured as much; he was just boasting to elevate himself."

"Today I’ve really broadened my horizons, encountering someone like that for the first time."

"Even though we’re all from the countryside, he acts as if he’s superior to us..."

"..."

"..."

Though Young Master Liu’s conduct was not very moral, Yang Ming didn’t want to join this group in their gossip, so he clasped his hands and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, continue your conversation; I shall take my leave."

Seeing Yang Ming accompanied by his family, they didn’t try to detain him.

Yang Ming led Xiaoxiao and the others upstairs.

Soon enough, the scholars downstairs returned to their rooms.

The Fairy Residence Pavilion once again brimmed with the sound of reading aloud; although today’s start was unfavorable, there were two more rounds, and everyone needed to continue their exams, unable to let their performances be too poor.

Even though at times people may say harsh things, ultimately these are scholars, some of whom are not as malicious, merely going along with the current trend. These people, notably, do not affect Yang Ming at all.