eurekapd Chapter 426 The exam is over
Chapter 426 The exam is over
Chapter 426 The Exam is Over
The third exam was on arithmetic and poetry.
There were actually two math problems that Luo Hong guessed correctly, and there were similar ones in the questions he gave everyone for reference.
There are five big questions in total, and two of them are similar in type, which is already a great luck.
After getting the test papers, everyone was ecstatic when they saw similar questions.
After organizing my thoughts, I started answering the questions.
It’s just that writing poetry is much more difficult. This year’s topic is very rigid and fixed. However, they have talked about the types of topics during their usual chats, but they didn’t expect to include it in the poetry section.
It's about the war. Freely create a poem or song based on the theme of the Mongol invasion, with no limit on subject matter or word count.
Luo Hong could only shamelessly be a plagiarist. There were so many famous quotes on this subject that he chose the ones that were appropriate and made some adjustments based on the dynasty he was in, making them more in line with the theme and the background of the dynasty he was in.
Luo Hong and his colleagues finished the third exam in a happy mood.
After returning home from the exam, Lin Keyu enthusiastically served tea to everyone: "Grandpa Luo, how was the exam? You seem to be in a good mood, so you must have done well, right?"
Luo Hong picked up a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp: "It's okay, it's okay. The third test is arithmetic and poetry, you know!" After Luo Hong finished speaking, he blinked at Lin Keyu, and the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.
Lin Keyu: "Congratulations, Grandpa Luo, it looks like there should be no problem this time!"
Chen Ziqi also came back with them. He used to live in his own home. His mother bought a house nearby, which made it convenient for them to study together. He also invited everyone to live in his home. But Luo Hong said that his mother was at home, which was not very convenient. They were all men, so it was more casual to live in one yard.
Chen Ziqi: "Yes, I have to thank Uncle Luo. I have actually done two of the math questions we were given. It's really a surprise. I should be able to get a good score in this math test."
"Yes, yes, we should thank Uncle Luo!" others echoed.
Luo Hong was also very happy. It was truly good when everyone was doing well.
"Okay, okay, the exam is finally over. It's still early. Let's eat a bowl of wontons at the entrance of the alley, then go to the bathhouse to take a good wash before coming back to sleep. We can go to Zuixianlou tomorrow to have a big meal and relax."
"it is good!"
The few of them washed themselves as they wished, even washing their hair, and finally washed away the discomfort in their bodies.
I went home and started snoring as soon as I lay in bed.
There were so many of them and not enough bedrooms, so they didn't mind sharing a room with two people, and they quickly fell asleep to each other's snoring.
Even Lin Keyu started snoring. Even though he didn't have to take the exam, he was also very tired!
The group of people slept until the next day. As several men lived together, they did everything by themselves. When they were tired from studying, they would cook, wash clothes, and clean the yard by themselves, just as exercise.
Luo Hong was cooking in the kitchen, Lin Keyu helped to light the fire, and the others also got up one after another. They made breakfast together, went out for a walk after eating, and agreed to go to a restaurant for lunch at noon.
They were all ordinary people. Chen Ziqi had a servant, and Luo Hong's father Liu was originally going to arrange a servant to take care of him, but he refused. He was not used to it yet. If he passed the exam this time, he would go back and ask his father Liu to arrange someone for him. Besides considering opening a college, he might be able to find a job when he returns to the capital.
When the new emperor ascended the throne, he felt that even if he had just passed the exam at his age, the country would need more people for development and he would still have a chance.
Chen Ziqi came knocking on the door with his servant. Luo Hong and the others were ready, so they went out together.
Chen Ziqi felt a lot more relaxed after completing the test: "Uncle Luo, are you still planning to return to Nanshan Mansion?"
Luo Hong: "Yes, I must go back. My family is all over there! Are you going to stay in the state capital from now on?"
Chen Ziqi: "Yes, no matter whether I pass the exam or not, I will stay here. I also said that Uncle Luo, you will definitely pass the exam. When you stay in the prefecture, you can take the official exam of Prince Qing's Palace!"
Chen Ziqi whispered in his ear, and Luo Hong understood what he meant: "Alas, even if this is the case, I will go back. Maybe I will have a chance if I return to Nanshan Prefecture? By then, the competition will be smaller and the chance of being selected will be greater. I am old and cannot compare with young people. In the future, I want to train the younger generation more. Regardless of whether I succeed or not, I will open the academy when I return."
Chen Ziqi didn't say much when he heard Luo Hong had his own plan, but looked at Li Yao and Wei Songbai. He felt that the chances of these two people passing the exam were not as high as Luo Hong's, so forget it, let's wait until the test results come out. Besides, the two are still young and will have the opportunity to take higher exams in the future.
Chen Ziqi: "So when is Uncle Luo going to go back? Or will he wait until the results are announced?"
Luo Hong: "I may wait until the results are announced before leaving. My family sent someone to bring some money here. I want to find a house in the city. It doesn't matter if it's a little smaller, but the location can't be too remote. The one we live in now is very suitable. The price is about five or six thousand taels. Do you think you can buy it?"
Luo Hong also learned about the housing prices in the provincial capital, which were definitely higher than those in Nanshan Prefecture. A house that cost five or six thousand yuan would probably be slightly better than the one they live in now. They lived in a courtyard with a kitchen and an ear room, a total of eight rooms, including a main room, three bedrooms, and two ear rooms, all of which were habitable.
Shen Wanshan now frequently travels between the prefectural city and the provincial capital. Father Liu has asked them to bring silver bills to Luo Hong twice. The family's income in the past few months has been invested in this, with the intention of buying a house in the prefectural city. In the future, the children in the family will have many opportunities to come to the provincial capital, and it will be more convenient to live in a house of their own.
Chen Ziqi: "Sure, I'll ask the steward of Qingshan Chamber of Commerce to help you take a look."
Although Chen Ziqi's mother was unwilling to return to her parents' home, she also let go of the fact that she had insisted on getting married but ended up marrying an irresponsible man and living an unhappy life.
Her parents, brothers and sisters in her natal family all genuinely wanted her best. Although she didn't want to go back and bring shame to her parents' home, the relationship between them was now intact.
The Qing family loves this well-educated nephew very much, so they can help with this little matter.
Luo Hong: "Don't bother, we can just ask the dental dealer directly. You just need to find someone to help and give us some advice. Just make sure we don't get ripped off."
Chen Ziqi: "Okay, I'll just let Madam go with us. She is the housekeeper Madam that my uncle sent to serve my mother after she came to the prefecture."
The group had a delicious meal at Zuixianlou. Chen Ziqi wanted to treat them but was stopped by Luo Hong. After all, they had a large family and he needed help with something, so Chen Ziqi couldn't compete with him.
The other two classmates had paid for the time they lived with Luo Hong and his friends, so they didn't take advantage of him. So he didn't think it was a big deal that Luo Hong treated them to a meal this time. After all, they were both very sensible and although they didn't have much financially, they were very diligent in cleaning or doing housework.
This is how people get along with each other. Only when there is give and take can the relationship last long.