TFWYH – Chapter 456 Bear the Consequences

Ling Yue wasn’t interested in most of it, but when she heard that Jin Lin was willing to sell the bamboo sea, she instantly beamed from ear to ear. Calling him “Brother Jin” in the sweetest voice possible, she sounded as sweet as honey.

Jin Lin quite liked this adorable little girl too, calling her “Sister Yue” over and over.

The two of them quickly hit it off and became fast friends.

Soon, they arrived at the examination hall.

Tang Wan gave Ling Yu and Jin Lin each a pill, saying it would refresh their minds—after all, they hadn’t slept all night.

Ling Yue also handed them the dry rations she had bought and told them to do their best.

After Ling Yu and Jin Lin entered the exam hall, Tang Wan took Ling Yue back to the inn.

Jin Lin was still extremely nervous. He had experienced too many moments in the past where he opened the exam paper and stared blankly in confusion. He was afraid this time would be no different.

But when the examiner handed out the papers and he opened his with trembling hands—

The questions were exactly what he had memorized the night before.

At that moment, Jin Lin felt like falling prostrate at Ling Yu’s feet in worship.

After the three-day examination ended, Jin Lin was unusually excited.

Other candidates all looked exhausted, as if they could collapse and sleep for days.

But he was full of energy, feeling like he could punch down an ox.

“Well?” Ling Yu saw his unusual excitement and immediately walked over.

Jin Lin grinned and gave him a big thumbs-up. “Brother Ling, you are truly the man!”

Ling Yu smiled faintly. “Don’t forget what you promised.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll go to the magistrate’s office with Wan’er right now to transfer the deed. Tonight, I’ll host a banquet at my home—you must all attend!”

“The banquet can wait until everything is officially settled. Otherwise, wouldn’t it seem strange?”

“Right, right! Look at me—I’m so happy I’ve gone muddle-headed!”

…Muddle-headed indeed. He was even walking with the exaggerated, swaggering gait Tang Wan once described as “a six-relatives-don’t-recognize stride.”

Outside, Tang Wan and Ling Yue were already waiting.

Candidates came out one by one—some shaking their heads and sighing, some pretending to look profound, some frowning deeply.

Every single one of them looked drained, as if they wanted nothing more than to rush home and sleep for three days straight.

Finally, the two women spotted Ling Yu and Jin Lin and hurried forward.

Ling Yue’s first question was, “How did you do?”

Tang Wan’s first question was, “Husband, are you tired?”

Ling Yu automatically ignored Ling Yue and only answered Tang Wan. “A little.”

“Then let’s hurry back. I’ve made the bed at the inn, asked the attendant to keep hot dishes warm, and had hot water prepared. When we get back, you’ll eat well, soak your feet, and have a good sleep!” Tang Wan said as she pulled him along.

“Alright. But let’s go to the magistrate’s office first to transfer the deed. Didn’t you want the bamboo sea?”

“That can wait.”

“Better to go now—avoid future complications, hmm?”

Tang Wan: …

Not in the middle of the street—don’t flirt with me like that, or you’ll deal with the consequences.

“Fine. We’ll go to the magistrate’s office first.”

“Mm.”

Ling Yu obediently followed behind her, his gaze full of tenderness.

Forgotten Ling Yue: …

She felt like she wasn’t even the biological sister.

“Yue’er, don’t mind them. Come on, come on! I’m in a great mood. After we finish the transfer, I’ll treat you to a big feast!”

Jin Lin now worshiped Ling Yu wholeheartedly and genuinely considered him a friend.

By extension, he treated Ling Yue like his own little sister.

Ling Yue, on the other hand, thought that getting the bamboo sea was largely thanks to Jin Lin. Treating him to a meal—or being treated—was only fair.

Since he had already offered, she might as well go. After all, it wasn’t coming out of her pocket!

“Alright! Thank you, Brother Jin!”

“What are you saying? If you’re Brother Ling’s sister, then you’re my sister too. If anyone in Weng City dares bully you, tell me—I’ll settle it for you!”

“Brother Jin, you’re so good to me. From now on, you’re my real big brother!”

“Ah, little sister!”

“Big brother!”

“Little sister!”

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