CHAPTER 234: CHAPTER 233 FENGZI GETS JEALOUS (24 MORE UPDATES)

Liu Zian was stunned; he had never thought there would be a girl who would disregard him like this.

He started studying early and passed the Scholar exam on his first try. Although his family was poor, in the surrounding ten miles, no girl who knew his name treated him with anything but respect.

Recently, a family with the surname Cao even wanted him to marry into their family. If he married their daughter, he wouldn’t have to worry about his exam expenses in the future.

But Liu Zian refused. A true man has things he will do and things he will not do.

Even if he needed money, he couldn’t sell his dignity or his character!

After pondering for a moment, Liu Zian suddenly made a move he himself couldn’t believe.

He rushed forward and blocked Mu Shuangshuang’s path. "My name is Liu Zian, the first Scholar from Liu Family Village."

Mu Shuangshuang’s eyes widened. "And then?"

This "and then" left Liu Zian blushing furiously.

Mu Shuangshuang was very puzzled. This Liu Zian was really interesting; not only did he voluntarily tell her his name, but he also deliberately mentioned that he was a Scholar.

Could it be that he wanted her to sponsor him or something?

Having seen many scammers, she always preferred to be cautious.

"I... I..." Liu Zian stuttered, unable to say a word for a long while.

Fengzi instinctively frowned. A man’s eyes were continually on Shuangshuang.

If this man really liked Shuangshuang, then his status and position would be much higher. Scholar, scholar, Champion Scholar — these were probably what girls dreamed of!

He had nothing other than his strength and the experience from being in the military. He didn’t even have the most basic land of a farming family.

"Fengzi, let’s go!" Mu Shuangshuang felt that if they waited any longer, they still wouldn’t hear Liu Zian speak normally.

Liu Zian became anxious when he saw Mu Shuangshuang was leaving and said, "Miss, can you teach me how to make money?"

Liu Zian did indeed lack money to take the scholarly exam, but he felt that his purpose in saying this was not just for the money; deep down, he wanted to spend more time with this girl before him.

Her aura particularly attracted him.

"Why do you think I can teach you how to make money?"

Mu Shuangshuang was very curious. A Scholar was considered a pillar of the country’s future, so he shouldn’t be too short of money.

Moreover, Liu Zian was quite good-looking, fair-skinned, and had a face that suggested a future in government service.

This so-called government service was something Mu Shuangshuang thought of out of boredom. In her past life, she was a small official, and although it was almost like doing odd jobs, she had seen a lot.

This Liu Zian had a full forehead and a body full of righteousness, unlike those who would die young.

"I don’t know either. I just feel like... you can!" Liu Zian expressed his thoughts honestly.

This sincerity piqued Mu Shuangshuang’s interest.

"I’ll think about it and see if there’s a way to help you."

Mu Shuangshuang closed her eyes, pondering what a scholar could do to make money.

Doing business was definitely out of the question. His gentle manner would certainly get him ripped off at the market.

Yet business was the quickest way to make money.

Beside Mu Shuangshuang, Fengzi looked calm on the outside, but inside, waves of turmoil surged.

The scholar before them was indeed just an outsider, yet Shuangshuang was willing to find a way for him. This... this was not like Shuangshuang’s usual self.

People can be like this sometimes: afraid of not obtaining before they get it.

Then, once obtained, they’re afraid of losing it.

"Shuangshuang, why don’t I go and borrow some money for him? I can still..." Fengzi didn’t want Shuangshuang to exert herself, and if she insisted on helping Liu Zian, he would prefer it be him who helped.

"Fengzi, what foolishness are you talking about? If we can help, we will; if we can’t, we won’t!"

With no familial ties, Mu Shuangshuang certainly wasn’t going to lend money to Liu Zian.

"Are you willing to sell your talent?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Perhaps her choice of words was a little harsh, and Liu Zian hesitated instantly.

"I suppose your calligraphy and paintings aren’t bad? Other than selling your art, I really can’t think of what else you could do."

Selling writings and paintings should be considered a survival method for literati. Mu Shuangshuang knew even great literary figures like Su Shi and famous names like Zheng Banqiao had sold paintings.

As for this Liu Zian, he was quite pedantic, unwilling as he might be.

Liu Zian smoothed his sleeves, hesitating repeatedly, and still he refused.

"Thank you, Miss, Zian... will find his own way!"

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t surprised by this answer. After all, if Liu Zian had agreed immediately, it wouldn’t have fit his noble and aloof image.

However, as a consequence, he also cut off the opportunity she was offering.

"Then you handle it yourself; I’m leaving now!"

This time, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t give Liu Zian a chance to catch up, leaving with Lu Yuanfeng, disappearing down the street.

When they reached the corner, Lu Yuanfeng stopped.

"Shuangshuang, why did you try to help Liu Zian just now?"

Shuangshuang knew Lu Yuanfeng would ask and had already prepared an answer for him.

"Because he’s quite interesting!" Someone trying to break free from fate’s shackles, yet bound by them — she was curiously fascinated by whether Liu Zian would eventually take the imperial exams.

"Interesting?" Lu Yuanfeng silently repeated the word in his heart, feeling more bitter than swallowing a bitter melon.

Even his steps lost energy.

Initially, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t notice. After shopping for a while and buying some things, she realized that Lu Yuanfeng had been exceptionally quiet today. Several times, when she asked for his opinion, he didn’t respond, causing Mu Shuangshuang to become anxious.

"Fengzi, are you sick?"

Admittedly, Mu Shuangshuang felt a bit embarrassed too. Lu Yuanfeng had spent the entire morning helping her transport cold noodles, without taking a break.

Although she was now making more cold noodles than before, earning nine hundred coins per trip, once split between two people, each only got four hundred and fifty coins.

It looked like a lot, but it wasn’t much in reality.

Buying a piece of cloth casually cost over a tael of silver, and food cost eight coins per pound...

"No... no!" Lu Yuanfeng shook his head in denial.

He dared not speak of his discomfort, fearing Shuangshuang might be developing feelings for Liu Zian.

"Bend down a little," Mu Shuangshuang said seriously to Lu Yuanfeng.

Lu Yuanfeng, puzzled, bent down slightly, and Mu Shuangshuang reached out to touch his forehead.

The soft sensation spread from Mu Shuangshuang’s palm to his forehead, that unfamiliar feeling of satisfaction filling his entire body.

Lu Yuanfeng trembled, his gaze at Mu Shuangshuang becoming a mix of complexity and ***!

He liked the girl in front of him!

Loved being with her!

Even more, he liked how she looked anxious worrying about him!

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