TFWYH – Chapter 537 Who is the most attractive?

Tang Wan had already prepared in advance and handed the bearer of the good news a money pouch.

The messenger weighed it in his hand, and the smile on his face became even more sincere. Auspicious words poured out of his mouth one after another, as if they cost nothing.

Before long, Ling Yu became well-known.

The surrounding neighbors all cast envious looks at him.

This family had only recently moved in, and they weren’t familiar with anyone.

Yet unexpectedly, they had quietly taken first place.

According to the messenger, he had ranked first multiple times in a row. If he also took first place in the metropolitan and palace exams, that would be the Grand Slam.

Heavens!

Where had the empire ever produced such a talent?

So after the messenger left, the neighbors all gathered around to offer their congratulations.

Tang Wan was very polite—she gave each person who came to congratulate them a packet of dried beef.

When the neighbors saw this, they were even more surprised.

Dried beef had long become popular in the capital—everyone knew about it.

But it wasn’t cheap. They hadn’t expected this family to be so generous.

Tang Wan welcomed everyone warmly. Not only did she give dried beef to the congratulating neighbors, she even handed out candies to the children who were nudged by their parents to come and offer congratulations.

Children, after all, are easily won over—before long, they were calling her “pretty sister” nonstop.

Not long after sending the neighbors off, Jin Lin and the other two arrived carrying food boxes.

All of them had passed the exam, so celebration was a must—but more importantly, they wanted to ask Ling Yu about the metropolitan exam.

Unlike the provincial exam, the metropolitan exam was stricter and the questions more difficult.

Jin Lin, on the other hand, was relaxed—eating and drinking as usual.

He knew his own limits. Passing the provincial exam had already far exceeded his expectations. As for becoming a gongshi? Better forget it.

After all, gongshi were talents selected from across the land to be presented to the Emperor.

Jin Lin felt that those two sessions of the provincial exam had already taken half his life—

he had no desire to go through that again!

Anyway, now that he had a degree, once he went back, he could grease a few palms with silver and easily secure a minor official post.

Su Yangyu and Xie Wenjie were different—they truly had the talent.

After a few cups of wine, the two of them immediately began enthusiastically discussing the metropolitan and palace exams.

Su Yangyu laughed, “If we’re judging by looks, Brother Ling would definitely be the tanhua (third place). But that won’t do—he’s too talented, he’s destined to be the top scorer. So I’ll reluctantly take the position of tanhua instead.”

“Why you?” Xie Wenjie, probably a bit drunk, raised his wine cup in protest. “If we’re talking looks, I’m not bad either. Who gets tanhua isn’t decided yet!”

“It’s me!”

“I say it’s me—believe it or not!”

“Hmph!”

The two snorted and then turned their heads at the same time, asking Jin Lin in unison, “Between the two of us, who’s more handsome?”

Jin Lin grinned shamelessly. “Actually, both of you look pretty good—but if we really compare, I’m still the better one.”

The two: “Tch…”

“You don’t believe me?” Jin Lin took a sip of wine, snapped open his fan, raised his brows, and struck a suave pose. “See? A man only gains charm at twenty. Compared to me, you two are still far behind in temperament!”

Xie Wenjie chuckled. “But Brother Ling isn’t even twenty—so why does he have more presence than you?”

Su Yangyu added, “Exactly! Put you two together, any woman with eyes would choose Brother Ling!”

Jin Lin’s eye twitched violently, and he blurted out, “I’m comparing with people! Ling Yu’s looks are downright monstrous—can he even be considered human?!”

“Hm?” Ling Yu turned his head. “Am I not human?”

Jin Lin stiffened, then laughed awkwardly. “You’re a god! Look at you—what human looks like that? If you’re not a deity, what are you? No wonder you’ve completely enchanted Lady Wan!”

Tang Wan nodded vigorously. “That’s right—my husband is the most handsome! No objections allowed!”