The Transmigrated Li Jin's Daily Farming Life (Translated With Mtl)

Chapter 71

Li Jin nodded, "Indeed, may I ask for your name?"

Although the man's tone was somewhat aggressive, it could be seen from his demeanor that he was quite cultured.

"I'm Zou Xiujie."

This was a person brought by Xu Zifan so he  quickly introduced him to Li Jin, "Xiujie just turned sixteen this year and is the second place in the county test."

Li Jin smiled, "Promising youth."

Zou Xiujie, upon receiving the compliment from Li Jin, showed a mix of pride and shyness on his face and said, "You too."

Li Jin's expression remained unchanged, and he thought to himself that these days, gentlemen rarely praised students. One reason was to maintain their own authority, and the other was to prevent the students from becoming arrogant.

So... children couldn't help but boast. If you praised them once, they would treat you as a friend.

Xu Zifan looked at Zou Xiujie's expression and felt that he had nothing more to say.

At first, this young master approached him and proposed mutual assistance. Since he had connections with the owner of the tea garden, Xu Zifan couldn't refuse.

However, Xu Zifan could also imagine that this young master gave up a carriage ride and rented an ox cart just to be with Li Jin.

Zou Xiujie had been known as a child prodigy since he was young. He was supposed to participate in the county test at the age of thirteen, but his teacher wanted him to study for a few more years and return after achieving the "Little Sanyuan" distinction, which would make for an impressive story.

But unexpectedly, his reputation couldn't surpass Li Jin's, and he ended up being appointed as the county's second place by the county grandfather.

Xu Zifan had originally thought that if this young master caused trouble, he would have to support Li Jin.

But he didn't expect Li Jin to only say four words, "Promising youth." And this young master became shy? Moreover, it seemed that he was becoming closer to Li Jin than to him.

After registering, Li Jin went to the academy to find Chen Xiran. However, the academy had strict rules, and only enrolled students were allowed to enter. Li Jin could only leave a message with the gatekeeper's help.

But the following day, Chen Xiran didn't come out, so Li Jin had to return to the town with everyone else.

Although he felt a bit disappointed, it was normal for two people not to meet in a large city like the capital.

It's worth mentioning that the bookstores here place a great emphasis on academic books, so Li Jin bought two more books.

When Zou Xiujie saw them, he said, "I have those at home."

Even Xu Zifan was helpless with this kid's temperament.

After returning home, Li Jin practiced policy theory. Although it was rarely covered in the county test, it was necessary for the government examination to screen for child scholars and determine whether they had reasonable political opinions.

After all, most people take the imperial examinations with the goal of becoming officials, and this requires a step-by-step selection process.

On the night before Li Jin was to take the examination at the government office, Qin Muwen was feeding rice cereal to the little bun and had to carry him around, or else the little one wouldn't cooperate.

Just as Li Jin finished taking a bath and returned, the little bun saw him and reached out his hands towards him.

"Dia!"