TFWYH – Chapter 536 Top of the List Again

Looks like he still failed!

He had clearly worked so hard, but maybe he just wasn’t cut out for studying after all.

Jin Lin sighed and was about to leave when Su Yangyu suddenly grabbed him. “Brother Jin, you passed too—look!”

Jin Lin trembled and followed where he pointed.

There, in the very last position, was unmistakably his name.

Jin Lin was completely stunned. Staring at it, he forgot how to react.

“Brother Jin, you really passed!” Xie Wenjie put an arm around his shoulder. “This is great—we all made it!”

Jin Lin looked at him blankly, then at Su Yangyu, and finally at his own name. Suddenly, he burst into tears. “Mother! Mother, do you see this? I passed! I’m now a juren! Hahaha…”

Crying and laughing at the same time, he startled Su Yangyu and Xie Wenjie.

But remembering the story Jin Lin had once told them while drunk, they both understood.

“Brother Jin, when you go back this time, be sure to visit your mother’s grave and tell her the good news.”

“That’s right. If your mother knows in the afterlife, she’ll definitely be proud of you.”

Jin Lin nodded through tears. “I will, I will. Thank you, brothers!”

“No need to thank us!” Su Yangyu said, then looked back at the results list. “Why don’t I see Brother Ling’s name?”

Xie Wenjie chuckled. “Do you even need to look for his name? I saw it immediately—look, isn’t he first place?”

Su Yangyu focused his gaze and immediately broke into a grin. “You’re right! If he passes the provincial and palace exams too, that’ll be a true Grand Slam.”

“There they are!” Jin Lin spotted the young couple outside the crowd. He waved at them and led Su Yangyu and Xie Wenjie over.

“Brother Ling, congratulations!” Jin Lin cupped his hands with a big smile. “You’re one step closer to the Grand Slam!”

Ling Yu returned the greeting. “Looks like you passed too.”

“That’s all thanks to you, Brother Ling!” Jin Lin said, then changed the subject. “Today, I’ll host—let’s all go have a good drink, how about it?”

Ling Yu smiled. “Why go out? How about ordering some dishes from Zuixian Tower and gathering at my place?”

Su Yangyu immediately liked the idea. “Good, good! Brother Ling, you go back first—the messengers bringing the good news should arrive soon. The three of us will go to Zuixian Tower to order some dishes. How about that?”

“Let’s go!”

Jin Lin slung an arm around his two brothers as they left together.

Ling Yu curled his lips into a smile and led Tang Wan back home.

Tang Wan asked curiously, “Husband, you passed—aren’t you going to take a look?”

“No need. Knowing is enough,” Ling Yu said, then smiled at her. “I’ve been busy lately and haven’t properly taken you around the capital. Tomorrow, let’s go out and explore—and I’ll buy you a few outfits.”

“I don’t—”

“You’re not allowed to say no. Say ‘thank you, husband.’”

“…Then thank you, husband. You’re so good!”

Tang Wan felt like she had finally figured out how to please her handsome husband. Not only did she praise him, but she also quickly kissed his cheek when he wasn’t paying attention.

Ling Yu paused for a moment, then continued walking as if nothing had happened. “We’re outside—be mindful.”

Tang Wan probed, “Then can we kiss when we get back?”

Ling Yu didn’t say yes or no, but the upward curve of his lips revealed his mood.

When the couple returned home, it wasn’t long before the messengers arrived with the good news.

Outside, gongs and drums rang loudly, drawing the neighbors to poke their heads out and watch.