426: Make you feel involved

Listening to him affectionately call her “younger sister” repeatedly, Qin Shutong secretly rolled her eyes. Who’s your younger sister?

He was just eyeing her father’s influence and trying to cling to him. If it weren’t for her father, He Wenshu probably wouldn’t even give her a smile.

Qin Shutong came to entangle with him, waved her hand and said, “Then let’s meet on the stage and see the true outcome.”

With that, she pulled Xu Sanyan and was about to leave. He Wenshu was displeased, stepped forward to block the two, and his gaze revealed a scrutinizing look as he sized up Xu Sanyan, his eyes lingering on Qin Shutong’s hand.

Seeing their intimate gestures, an indescribable jealousy welled up in his heart. So, with a fake smile, he asked, “Qin younger sister, won’t you introduce him? May I ask which family this talented young man is from?”

Seeing his jealous and envious look, Xu Sanyan’s heart was as clear as a mirror. This fellow had probably already considered Qin Shutong as his possession and wouldn’t tolerate anyone else touching her.

Just as Xu Sanyan expected, He Wenshu did indeed think that way. If he could marry Qin Shutong, with the help of Associate Prefect Qin’s influence and his own father’s assistance, his official career would be much smoother.

Qin Shutong’s expression was displeased, and she was extremely annoyed. Moreover, with Xu Sanyan by her side, in order to show that she had no relation with He Wenshu, her tone became a bit harsh, “Who he is, what does it have to do with you? Brother He, you should mind your own business.”

Saying that, she turned to leave, her fingers still holding Xu Sanyan’s sleeve.

He Wenshu was publicly humiliated by her, and his Face instantly turned extremely ugly, alternating between pale and red, like a furnace about to explode.

People came and went in front of the government office. No one paid attention to the small interlude between the three, but He Wenshu felt that everyone around him was mocking him. The shame and irritation in his heart gradually turned into hatred, and he said viciously,

“Hmph, you’d better not let me meet you on the stage, otherwise I’ll make sure you regret it!”

Xu Sanyan heard it and found it very interesting. Was this a threat to him?

It’s a pity he won’t have a chance to meet him, because he won’t participate in the competition at all. If he were to personally compete, all the others combined would probably not be enough for him to defeat.

Qin Shutong also heard He Wenshu’s harsh words, and she curled her lips in extreme mockery, too lazy to turn back and bother with him.

Others didn’t know Xu Sanyan’s abilities, but she knew them all too well. This one was a great Cultivator at Soul Refinement Completion! His Realm was comparable to her father’s. Let alone you, mere He Wenshu, even if your father came, he would have to respectfully offer a toast.

Qin Shutong pulled Xu Sanyan into the government office, bypassed the main hall, and a spacious martial arts field came into view. Many people had already arrived early; they were considered late.

Xu Sanyan looked around and saw five arenas arranged in a line in the center. On one side of the arenas, a high platform was built, with more than a dozen chairs neatly arranged in stepped rows, divided into three tiers. There were three chairs on the top tier, six in the middle, and nine on the bottom tier.

They were all empty at the moment and should be reserved for some important figures.

Hundreds of tables and chairs were placed to the left and right of the high platform, most of them already occupied by influential people from the city. Normally, these people would always occupy the highest positions wherever they went, but at this moment, they could only obediently sit below.

Qin Shutong pulled Xu Sanyan and pointed to one side, “Liang gege, let’s go there. That’s the Qin family’s seat.”

Xu Sanyan looked at a corner below the high platform, where more than a dozen people were already seated, leisurely sipping tea and occasionally chatting.

Someone noticed Qin Shutong, casually glanced at her, and then focused their gaze on Xu Sanyan. A smile immediately appeared on their Face, and they raised their cup from afar as a gesture of goodwill, but did not come forward to disturb, showing great cultivation.

Xu Sanyan smiled and nodded in response, while also opening his mouth to refuse, “No need. I prefer quietness. I’ll just stay by myself.”

Qin Shutong thought for a moment and didn’t insist. How could a Soul Refinement Realm expert need her to worry? She just instructed, “Alright then. The competition is about to start. I need to draw lots beforehand. I’ll go first.”

“Mm, go ahead.” Xu Sanyan smiled and waved his hand.

After Qin Shutong left, He Wenshu, who had been paying attention to this side, showed a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth and walked over slowly. Xu Sanyan sensed it, turned his head to look, but didn’t speak, just quietly watched him.

“Kid, no matter which family you’re from, it’s best to stay away from Qin Shutong. This is for your own good, do you understand?”

Xu Sanyan raised an eyebrow, feeling very amused, and asked with a smile,

“You like her?”

He Wenshu paused, pondering how to respond, when he heard Xu Sanyan say again, “But she likes me. I’m afraid it won’t be long before you can drink our wedding wine. At most, when we are in the bridal chamber, I’ll let her call your name twice, so you can feel involved, how about that?”

“You’re asking for death!”

He Wenshu was like a bristling hyena, his eyes suddenly turned fierce, and his fists clenched tightly. If he hadn’t considered that this was the government office, he would have already attacked.

“Heh heh, don’t be angry. Be careful not to damage your health.” Xu Sanyan comforted him thoughtfully.

He Wenshu forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, his eyes fixed on him, as if to engrave his appearance in his mind.

“Good, very good! I’ve remembered you. I hope you can still be this tough in a few days!”

He Wenshu secretly decided that after this matter was over, no matter what the other party’s identity was, he would definitely make him regret coming into this world!

Definitely!

“Hahahahaha… Good, I’ll wait for you.”

Xu Sanyan laughed and left, leaving He Wenshu grinding his teeth in place. With a sinister expression, He Wenshu turned and left. He also had to draw lots.

The martial arts field gradually became lively, and more and more people arrived. The provincial examination was about to begin.

Xu Sanyan stood alone in a corner, looking at the diverse crowd in front of him, a smile always on his lips.

“Junior Martial Nephew Liang? Why are you standing here?”

A voice came from beside him. Xu Sanyan turned his head and saw Danzhou Mountain and his son walking from afar, accompanied by an old man.

The old man was wearing a black robe and had a Dao hairpin in his hair. His attire was very simple, but the Aura cultivated from long years in a high position was difficult to ignore.

The old man was smiling as he looked at him, his gaze sweeping up and down, his eyes full of appreciation.

Xu Sanyan stepped forward to bow, “Greetings, Junior Martial Uncle, Senior Brother.” Then he looked at the old man beside him, waiting for Danzhou Mountain to introduce him.

“This is the Associate Prefect of Qian Province City. Speaking of which, you have some connection with him. Your Senior Brother, Magistrate Yu Huaisheng, is precisely the Associate Prefect’s excellent son-in-law.”

Xu Sanyan’s expression cleared. He said intimately, “So it’s Uncle Qin. I haven’t thanked you for the gift of the residence. I originally wanted to thank you in person, but I presumed you were busy with official duties and did not dare to disturb you without permission. Please forgive me.”

Associate Prefect Qin stroked his beard and laughed heartily upon hearing this, his smile full of paternal kindness towards a Junior, “Heh heh, no worries. Nephew is truly a remarkable talent, a Dragon among men! No wonder Shutong runs to your place every day; I can’t even stop her.”

The more he looked at Xu Sanyan, the more he liked him. This young man was not only exceptionally talented, but his appearance was also so handsome. How wonderful it would be if he were his own son!

But it didn’t matter. It would be the same if Shutong married him. As the saying goes, a son-in-law is half a son. Feelings can be cultivated slowly.