I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1574 Lord Sun, are you really the King of Scrolls?

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Minor Snow fell. Sun Shan sat upright in the main hall, waiting for others to come and offer New Year's greetings.

Hu Ming sat upright, his eyes glancing outside every now and then.

Sun Shan chuckled and asked, "Hu Ming, did you make plans with your classmates?"

Hu Ming said embarrassedly, "Godfather, my classmate promised to come to the yamen to visit me today. But it's snowing outside, so I'm afraid he won't be able to come."

Sun Shan shook his head helplessly: "It's indeed inconvenient for it to snow on the first day of the Lunar New Year. But I think the snow will stop soon and the sun will gradually come out outside."

Hu Ming asked cautiously, "Godfather, if the weather is sunny and my classmates come looking for me, can we go shopping together?"

Sun Shan nodded firmly: "Of course."

Tiger roared with joy, his face beaming with smiles.

The chubby little girl also clamored to go out: "Daddy, Xiaoxiao wants to go out and play too."

The name Sun Anhe was used for only a short while, and the little girl felt that she had laughed again.

Sun Shan shook his head: "No, it's cold outside, you're too young to go out."

The chubby girl was unhappy. She had wanted to go to the City God Temple with her grandma and grandma.

They just don't lead the way.

Since her brother can go out to play, the little chubby girl wants to go with him too.

Sun Shan patiently explained, "It just snowed, and the roads are slippery outside, so we can't go. If the weather is nice tomorrow, your father will go out with you, okay?"

Little Fatty really wanted to say no. Firstly, she wanted to go out today, and secondly, she didn't want her father to come with her.

Seeing Sun Shan's serious expression, and knowing better than to suffer a loss, he could only nod and agree: "Alright. I must take Xiaoxiao out tomorrow."

She paused, then added, "Let's go out to eat pig's feet. Xiaoxiao loves pig's feet the most."

Sun Shan laughed. What doesn't Little Fatty like to eat?

Just like this morning, I enjoyed my vegetarian meal very much.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside, and Steward Wang came in to report: "Master, Old Master Wang, Master Wang, Scholar Wang has come to pay New Year's greetings."

When Sun Bomin heard that someone was coming to wish him a Happy New Year, he ran off in a flash.

They even took the chubby girl and the dark-skinned girl out.

He scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Shanzi, take good care of the guests. I'll take Xiaoxiao to play. It's awkward for Daddy to stay here, as he doesn't speak Mandarin or the local dialect."

That's not wrong.

If you can understand each other's languages, you can at least have a few words; if you can't, it's like talking to a brick wall—there's nothing to talk about.

Uncle Sun and Sun Bomin are opposites.

He sat calmly and said, "Brother, what's the problem with not speaking Mandarin or the local dialect? They're coming to pay their respects for the New Year; there's no way we can avoid them! Brother, you're the elder brother; as long as you sit there, everyone will treat you with utmost respect..."

Before he could finish speaking, Sun Bomin pulled him away: "Third brother, if you can't even understand what's being said, don't get in Shanzi's way. Come with me..."

Uncle Sun was unwilling to leave and insisted on staying.

Er Kang stretched out his hand, looking at Sun Shan, and said, "Shanzi, is Third Uncle right? I want to stay..."

Unfortunately, their resistance was futile, and they were forcibly taken away by Sun Caogen and Sun Heitan.

Dege covered his stomach and laughed so hard he almost fell over.

He said with a laugh, "Dad, just play with Uncle. You don't understand our affairs, so it's pointless for you to listen. You're not embarrassed, but I am."

These words infuriated Uncle Sun, who wished he could throw a club and smash Dege'er to death.

Sun Dingnan watched his third uncle's departing figure.

He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Sometimes I really admire Uncle San. Even though we can't communicate, he still insists on doing so. He's really amazing."

Sun Shan recalled his last visit to Chenzhou Prefecture, where his third uncle went out every day and became close friends with the security escort agency; he was indeed impressive.

A short while later, Grandpa Wang, Uncle Wang, Brother Wang, and Wang Jiaxing came in.

First, I wished Sun Shan a Happy New Year.

Gui Ge'er cleverly gave each person two red envelopes.

Wang Jiaxing was always a talkative young man, and he was wearing a long robe.

He greeted the elders with a respectable air: "This student greets Your Excellency and wishes you good fortune and all your wishes fulfilled."

Sun Shan nodded: "Please rise."

Grandpa Wang asked with a smile, "Sir, where is the old master?"

Sun Shan made up a reason, and whether Grandpa Wang believed it or not was another matter, but Sun Shan believed it anyway.

During the Lunar New Year, besides saying some words of blessing...

What Wang Adie cared about most was Wang Jiaxing: "Sir, thanks to your guidance, my son Jiaxing has improved in the annual exam. Sir, I know nothing about studying, so I can only ask you to give me more guidance."

Sun Shan nodded and said with a smile, "If Jiaxing encounters any problems in his studies, he can come and ask for help anytime. Jiaxing is a scholar from our Yuanlu County, and I hope he can achieve great success."

She secretly recalled the New Year's gifts that her father had sent; even if they weren't the most lavish, they were still among the top five.

Out of consideration for Wang Adie's fatherly heart, Sun Shan would offer some guidance.

Upon hearing this, Wang Adie smiled and said, "It is the greatest blessing of his life for the broker to meet such a great man."

Brother Wang chimed in, "Yes, if it weren't for you, sir, he wouldn't be where he is today. Jiaxing, come over and thank you, sir."

Wang Jiaxing seems to be saying: Father, elder brother, I have worked very hard to get to where I am today! Although Lord Sun is very important, my own diligence is even more important.

Of course, I wouldn't dare say such a thing.

Wang Jiaxing stepped forward again and thanked Sun Shan once more.

Sun Shan thought for a moment and said, "Jiaxing, I will send you a test paper in a couple of days. Hand it to me before you go to the prefectural school."

Wang Jiaxing: ....

It's Chinese New Year, and they're talking about studying.

It's one thing to talk, but we also have to do a test.

Lord Sun, you truly are a master of ruse.

The kind of exam that students take.

As soon as he finished speaking, Grandpa Wang, Father Wang, and Brother Wang were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude repeatedly, instructing Wang Jiaxing to do a good job and not to disappoint Lord Sun's expectations.

Wang Jiaxing: .....

Everyone in the world, except for himself, longed for Lord Sun to give him a test.

Wang Jiaxing is suffering!

After seeing off the Wang family, Bai Xiucai, Zhong Xiucai, and others came to offer their New Year's greetings.

The three wealthy brothers also came, but Sun Dingnan was in charge of entertaining them.

It's best for government officials and businessmen not to appear too close, lest they be accused of collusion.

Sun Shan only liked to associate with scholars, which showed that he cherished talent.

Tiger roared with anticipation, and finally, his classmate came to wish him a Happy New Year.

Upon seeing Sun Shan, Young Master Wang cheerfully offered his blessings: "Happy Chinese New Year! May everything be renewed, and may you be prosperous and have all your wishes fulfilled."

Gui Ge'er handed out red packets one by one.

Young Master Deng said happily, "Lord Sun, we've arranged to go shopping with Mu Chun. It's so lively outside, packed with people, and there are acrobatic performances to watch."

To be honest, Sun Shan was reluctant to let Hu Ming go out; it's best to avoid crowded places.

But children love excitement, so you can't keep them locked up all the time.

Besides, classmates need to socialize with each other, eat, drink, and play together to build good relationships.

Sun Shan nodded: "Okay, be careful."

Sun Shan felt a little relieved knowing that security arrangements in the city had been made before the Lunar New Year.

He then sent Sun Dalang, Sun Erjie, and other guards out to lead Hu Ming out, repeatedly instructing them to keep a close eye on the boys.

Hu Ming, in particular, is refined and clean-cut, making him an ideal target for human traffickers.