Chapter 94 Returning home, saying goodbye, and setting off
I am going to Jiangxia Academy now, I am afraid that I will spend less time with relatives and friends and more separation in the future.
Chen Ping thought about going home to spend time with his parents.
At this time, Ye Chongwen and He Qingxuan came to the room talking and laughing.
"Hurry up and change your clothes, let's go out for a walk."
The county exam is over, so of course you should relax.
The three of them walked to Long Street, and there were still many candidates who had not yet left.
The major restaurants in the county were bustling with people. I don’t know which candidate had booked the restaurant to celebrate. The sound of firecrackers could be heard from a distance, and a group of children gathered in front of the building to beg for sweets.
There are many food stalls on the roadside, and the smell of spices is very appetizing.
The sellers carrying burdens walking through the streets opened their mouths and shouted, and the smoke of the market came from all directions.
Chen Ping glanced around and said, "It's so lively today. I'm afraid the firecrackers will be going off all night?"
"What kind of scene is this? If you win the first prize in the future, you will still see sweet-scented osmanthus and wedding candies scattered on the streets of Beijing." Ye Chongwen joked.
He Qingxuan smiled and said: "This is nothing. Catching your son-in-law is the big event. Brother Chen Ping, you have to be careful."
"Winning the top prize? This is too unrealistic." Chen Ping shook his head.
Ye Chongwen's face was red and he said with longing, "Eleven-year-old head of the case, we are optimistic about you!"
He Qingxuan smiled and nodded in agreement.
Chen Ping did not dare to be arrogant, "There are many young geniuses."
"But since you two praise me so much, it seems I can't do without a treat tonight!"
"Hahaha, he is indeed the county chief criminal, he is so smart!"
"Let's go!"
The three of them chatted and laughed when they arrived at the restaurant.
The waiter in the restaurant looked at them young and handsome, and rolled his eyes, "What do the three young masters want to eat?"
"How did you know we were pregnant with children?" He Qingxuan asked doubtfully.
The waiter said slyly: "If you guys weren't on the list, you wouldn't be in the mood to come over for dinner today, would you?"
Ye Chongwen smiled and said, "You are very clever, are there any signature dishes here?"
"There are four pieces of 'Gui Ao Hong Sheng' in the store. How many of you can buy a set?"
Chen Ping was curious, "I wonder which four items they are?"
Xiao Er Ma Liu said: "Of course it is Toad Palace that wins the laurels, takes the first place, has great fortunes, and rises higher and higher!"
This name sounds very auspicious, Chen Ping nodded, "Then let's do it."
After a while, osmanthus cake, stewed turtle, hot and sour soup and sesame mung bean soup were served one after another.
He Qingxuan took a bite and said, "It tastes just mediocre, not as delicious as what my cook makes."
"This is called the icing on the cake, it's just a good sign." Chen Ping was happy with it.
Ye Chongwen raised his glass and said: "You have a good attitude, so with this glass I wish you both good luck in Jiangxia Academy, and let's compete for the top spot when you get into the government in the future."
He Qingxuan and Chen Ping looked at each other and smiled, "Hahaha, okay!"
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At the end of February, Chen Ping went back to Nanxi Village.
The good news of the county case leader had already been delivered to his home. As soon as Chen Ping entered, the door was blocked by people who came to congratulate him.
Chen Ping thanked them all humbly, and the praises outside didn't stop until they entered the inner room.
There was also a matchmaker who approached Chen Duohai and said, "Chen Laosi, your Ping'er is not young anymore. Men get married first and then start a career. Shouldn't he also get engaged?"
Chen Duohai was still in a daze, but Xiang Shi reacted first, "Wang Po was joking, Ping'er is not yet twelve years old, and will continue to study. Let's talk about getting engaged in a few years."
After bidding farewell to the outsiders, the Chen family sat down.
Third uncle Chen Duowu, fifth uncle Chen Duocai and two aunts, who had not been seen much on weekdays, also rushed home.
"Ping'er, you're finally back. The exam was very hard, wasn't it? Mom has stewed chicken soup for you, drink a bowl first."
"Mom, it's not hard for me as a child. The teachers in the academy take good care of me. My parents raised me and my son has lived up to your expectations."
Chen Duohai and Xiang Shi burst into tears and nodded repeatedly.
In order not to affect Chen Ping's exam, Chen Duohai and his wife did not rush to the county seat, but just waited for the news at home.
I just heard from my family that the good news came and they were so happy that they couldn't sleep for several days.
Grandfather Chen Qinghe burst into tears. He held Chen Ping's hand and was so excited that he could not speak.
Uncle Chen Duoguang usually doesn't talk much, but today he took the initiative and said, "I used to think that Chen Ping was smart. The fourth son is so lucky to have a son from a literary star!"
Chen Duohai smiled honestly.
The second uncle, Chen Duoshou, also echoed: "No! Among the children in our old Chen family, Ping'er is the smartest. When he is studying on weekdays, his head is full of spiritual energy, which is different from that boy in my family!"<
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Everyone agreed, even Mr. Zhou bowed slightly, looking a little embarrassed, and circled around Mr. Xiang several times.
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March 7th.
Chen Ping said goodbye to his parents and family and went to Huating Academy to meet up with He Qingxuan.
There were two carriages parked at the entrance of the academy, and Ye Chongwen was moving things up.
When he saw Chen Ping coming, he said: "I have prepared things for you, but it's a bit too much, so I just loaded it on the carriage first."
Chen Ping asked in surprise, "What are you giving me? No, no, no."
Ye Chongwen chuckled and hit Chen Ping's chest with his elbow, "We don't have anything to do with each other, so don't be polite."
"Don't worry." He Qingxuan came over and said with a smile, "They are just pen and ink books, they don't cost much money."
Chen Ping was unable to refuse because of his good friend's affection, so he had to accept it.
Under the looks of Li Yang, Dean Wang, Ye Chongwen and others, the carriage slowly set off on the road.
He Qingxuan specially prepared two carriages, with people in the front and cargo in the back.
In the carriage, Chen Ping rubbed the back of his neck and sighed: "These past few days have been more tiring than exams. My face almost froze with laughter."
He Qingxuan raised his head when he heard this, "When we get to Jiangxia Academy, there won't be so much human contact."
Chen Ping asked: "Is Jiangxia Academy so strict?"
He Qingxuan shook his head: "Not every teacher is strict, it's just that the Zhao Wen you studied with is a little different from Mr. Zhao."
"He lives alone, restrains himself and returns to etiquette. He is usually the most indifferent to these useless people and sophistication."
Li Yang once said that his "Brother Yuan Shu" had a rather strict teaching style.
He Qingxuan then added: "But if it's a day off, you can come to my house to play."
"Is your home very close to Jiangxia Academy?" Chen Ping heard his tone and it seemed like they were not far apart.
"I studied there for three years. My home is only one street away from Jiangxia Academy..." At this point, He Qingxuan sighed with a complicated expression.
"What's wrong?" Chen Ping asked.
He Qingxuan smiled bitterly and said: "If it weren't for Mr. Ye, I wouldn't have sacrificed the near for the distant."
I just didn’t expect that Huating Academy would become what it is today.
"However," he changed the subject and looked at Chen Ping, "being able to be taught by Mr. Ye and Teacher Wang Yang at Huating Academy, and meeting my two close friends, you and Chongwen, is the biggest gain for me.
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Chen Ping said with emotion: "It's the same for me."
The two looked at each other and smiled, with a tacit understanding in their hearts.
At noon five days later, the carriage gradually stopped.
The car curtain opened, and the two boys looked at them respectfully, "Master, we have arrived at Zhengxing Mansion."