When the crowd heard Xiao Quanren's comments, they were startled. What did the Wise One mean? Was he saying that the couplet Xiao Luo had written was even better than his own? The Wise One had been a scholar since the time of the Qing Dynasty, and what's more, he had spent most of his life practicing calligraphy. Xiao Luo was just a shade over twenty, so how could his skills in calligraphy possibly be better?
"You flatter me, Wise One," Xiao Luo said with a smile.
"Neither haughty nor humble, neither conceited nor rash. Xiao Luo, a great future awaits you!" old man Xiao Quanren held Xiao Luo's hands tightly, giving him considerable praise.
"The Wise One is right. Xiao Luo is bound to attain great achievements in the future."
"It is said that sharpening a chopper will not hold up the work of cutting firewood. Xiao Luo's few years in university has given him an entirely different temperament."
"Yes, indeed. It is the reason why Miss Ji took a liking to Xiao Luo."
Everyone heaped lavish praises on Xiao Luo.
That didn't sit well with Xiao Qiudong, who stood seething silently in the crowd, gritting his teeth and shaking in anger. He felt his sense of superiority crumble and that he had lost his position as the most outstanding youth in Luo Village. All the glory and limelight had now shifted to Xiao Luo.
All the praises he heard gradually made him lose his mind, and in a spiteful voice, he uttered, "He just a gigolo who gained his status all because of some rich lady. Is he that worthy of your high praises?"
It was in a moment of sheer frustration that he said those words. But he said it precisely when the crowd went silent, and hence, it was audible to everyone gathered at the Seekong altar. The instant they heard that they turned and glared at him.
Old man Xiao Quanren's expression changed, and he was displeased. "Qiudong, what are you mumbling about?" he said.
Murmurs of discontent and criticism could be heard from the crowd.
With all eyes on him, Xiao Qiudong felt the heat and panicked for a moment. But, he quickly regained his composure, seeing that what had said was already spoken, the time for fear had passed. Instead, he puffed his chest, keeping his chin up confidently and said, "Wise One, I'm telling the truth. Xiao Luo is just a salaryman who only earns about 80 thousand dollars every year. With that income, even being able to save up 50 thousand dollars at the bank is already considered good. It has been four years since he graduated, is it not? Only capable of saving up 50 thousand dollars a year at this point in his life is nothing to flaunt and be proud of." Then gesturing to Ji Siying, he added, "The only thing he can show off now is his girlfriend, Miss Ji. But to Miss Ji, I have a piece of advice for you. Those fairy tales you read will never happen in reality. You might believe in love, but what about your family? Would they allow you to marry a poor brat like Xiao Luo, born from a mediocre family and who can't even afford a house and a car? The answer is definitely, 'No.' I am convinced that you both will break up sooner or later. Marriage can only happen between people of matching social status, but what you have is..."
"Enough!!!"
A booming voice thundered from within the crowd, causing Xiao Qiudong to halt abruptly.
Xiao Qiudong turned his head, and he saw it came from Xiao Ping. Xiao Qiudong was puzzled, doubtful, and angry all at once. He stared at Xiao Ping coldly and yelled, "Xiao Ping, what did you have for dinner, explosives?!"
"Xiao Qiudong, what are you saying? The three of us have been friends since we were young. We played in the mud, stole the Wise One's loquat, and even snuck out swimming in the river together. Luo is now living a great life, and I'm genuinely happy for him, but why are you not? What are you implying now? Can't you bear to see Luo doing better than you? Are you only happy when Luo is inferior to you in every single thing? Xiao Qiudong, do you have a mental problem or what?" Xiao Ping rebuked him loudly, unable to tolerate his antics any longer. Xiao Qiudong had crossed the line this time.
ESTÁ A LER
PEERLESS GENIUS SYSTEM II
AçãoAuthor: Straw Is Crazy Too 稻草也疯狂 Xiao Luo and his girlfriend had been in love with each other for four years when she proposed a break up. Because of this, Xiao Luo sped his car in the night and ended up in a car accident. But it was a blessing in d...
