Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1711: Chapter 1711: Top Scorers in High School

Not long after, the dean of the academy arrived. He went to Zhuangyuan Building but couldn’t find their brothers; there were no known friends here, so he had to wait outside.

Three days later, he finally saw Zhang Dong and followed him back.

"How do you feel? Are you confident?"

"It’s okay," Meng Po said with a smile.

The dean sighed inwardly. He had come specially to wait for their good news.

In the provincial examinations, their brothers were still first and second. In the metropolitan examinations, they had great hopes.

"Aren’t you going to Zhuangyuan Building? Almost eighty percent of the candidates are there."

Both shook their heads, "No reason to go."

Now is not the time to meet the Ye Family; it’s better to stay low-key here.

The dean was helpless. Ye Liangjun was never someone who could stay idle. Why isn’t he going out this time? Since they won’t go out, I’ll go and see, and also hear the outside news.

Everyone who attended the metropolitan exams knew that some participants became famous at a young age.

Actually, his two students could also be considered to have gained fame early; people called them a dark horse.

Every day he would return to share the outside news with them.

"Someone has already set up a game, betting on your success with odds of 1 to 3."

This made Meng Po excited, "I’ll go place a bet tomorrow."

Qi Wen had no objections; she was okay with whatever, remembering her curiosity about betting before, but now she found it less appealing.

On the next day, Meng Po took two hundred taels of silver to place a bet and came back showing off the receipt to Qi Wen.

"The hope is all on you."

"What does it have to do with me? I’m not confident in that."

"But I’ve bet all our silver; if you fail, won’t it all be wasted? We’ll be drinking cold water then."

"That’s on you, who told you to have such guts?"

Although Qi Wen said this, she still went out in the afternoon and sold two ginseng roots, exchanging them for seven hundred taels of silver.

Meng Po had a smile on her face. This is what friends are for, standing by each other anytime.

The days passed like this; out of boredom, the two studied food at home, though they didn’t do the cooking themselves, only responsible for suggesting, while Zhang Sheng’s wife did the cooking.

In the evening, news came that the eldest son of Ye Marquis Mansion almost met his end and several doctors were called.

"Continue to keep an eye on him."

Zhang Sheng understood. The days passed quickly, and it was the day of the announcement. Zhang Dong was out waiting before dawn.

The two leisurely waited for news at home.

The dean was anxious as well. He took the Attendant Student to see the news.

Just then, Qi Wen sensed Gu Ersheng.

"Why are you here?"

"Your elder brother went to do the job in his place."

"You really do know how to find people."

"Of course, your elder brother didn’t refuse; he prefers not to talk, and that job doesn’t require talking, just doing."

Meng Po stared blankly at her sister, "What’s up?"

"Gu Ersheng came; my elder brother is doing substitute work for you."

"Heh, I think after I go back, King Yan won’t let me out again."

Gu Ersheng thought she shouldn’t come out again; even if she did, she shouldn’t call Qi Wen along, lest she’d follow her and learn bad.

If the two ladies were men and didn’t have memory of a past life, it would be fine, but evidently, they both remember, isn’t convenience every day a bit awkward?

Gu Ersheng returned to Qi Wen’s Sea of Consciousness feeling much relieved.

After one hour, they could hear the noise from outside even while sitting at home.

"Master, master," Zhang Dong ran in like the wind, "Master, you are first, and second too."

Meng Po was very happy, "Made it, earned six hundred taels."

Zhang Sheng’s wife hurried to prepare. Purse could not be lacking.

Zhang Sheng immediately started cleaning the yard.

The dean also returned, truly too excited. After this metropolitan examination comes the palace examination; given their young age, they will surely not be buried.

"Dean, you can calm down."

"How can I remain calm? When I was young and took the metropolitan examination, I did not get ranked; didn’t even make it to the top three. You two are my boasting capital for years to come."

The two had already changed into their clothes, just waiting for the government to come with congratulations.

Everything was ready, and the sound of drums and gongs was already heard. Zhang Sheng went outside waiting.

Soon Zhang Dong ran in, "Master, master hurry out, the government officer is here."

The two came out and already saw the dean chatting with the government officer; really, he could get along with anyone.

"Lord Ye Liangyu requests, congratulations, sir; you ranked first in the metropolitan examination Advanced Scholar."

Zhang Sheng immediately gave everyone the purse. More silver was wrapped from this lord’s purse.

Qi Wen accepted the document, "Thank you, sir, for your hard work."

"Master, you are too kind; this is my job."

"Lord Ye Liangjun, you ranked second in the metropolitan examination Advanced Scholar, congratulations."

Zhang Sheng once again distributed the purse, making both sides happy, those who gave happily willing to give, and those who received happy to receive their double.

There was a large crowd of people surrounding, many were relatives of participants of the metropolitan examination.

"Once again, congratulations to both lords. I must attend to my duties, goodbye."

After seeing off the government officer, they were congratulated by those outside; Advanced Scholar first place had no problems with the palace examination.

Now many already knew about them.

If they didn’t succeed in the palace examination, indeed it wouldn’t make sense.

Having exchanged pleasantries outside for an hour, they finally returned in.

The dean was truly happy, "I’ve looked up, there’s only a month left until the palace examination and everyone who ranked must attend."

Qi Wen nodded. After succeeding, attending the palace examination is commonly known; actually, it truly wasn’t an issue.

Meng Po was excited. She went with Zhang Dong to collect the money; this time it was good, more pocket money.

The dean and Qi Wen discussed the rules of the palace examination.

"I haven’t participated, but I’ve heard about it."

"Don’t worry, even if we don’t know, we can follow others; no need to be anxious."

"I have confidence in you all."

Meng Po excitedly arrived at the betting shop; this time, the betting shop earned big, the most famous participants were heavily bet on but all lost.

Meng Po smoothly collected her winnings. Happily, she returned with Zhang Dong.

"Look, so much silver; feels like earning is quite simple."

Qi Wen was just smilingly watching Meng Po show off. This fellow would presumably be excited for days.

There is still a month’s time then it is already the twelfth lunar month, early celebration here.

If they truly succeed, they’ll actually stay here.

The dean is now very welcomed. The academy has also become more famous.

Marquis Ye looking at the names of the two who succeeded this year found it unbelievable; wasn’t it said they were seen killed by bandits?

Even if the two weren’t dead, they definitely wouldn’t have such literacy to get first and second place. It must be with the same name.

However, it is possible to use name resemblances as an excuse to get closer; certainly it is a good pretext.