Xu Dong had already been sent to rush home to say hello, and when Gu Yunji returned home, everyone already knew that he had taken the first case in the county.

Gu Kaizhen was very happy, and looked at Gu Yunji's eyes full of relief: "Ji'er, although you have worked very hard this year, which is very different from before, but my father didn't expect you to come back from the first case." I thought that you said that you were eighty percent sure that you would be admitted to Xiucai, and I was still laughing at you, but I didn't expect that my father would look down on you. In two days, I will go to the relationship to take out your exam papers and send them to your grandfather to see, so that he can give you some tips so that you can be lifted as soon as possible. ”

Mrs. Wang also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Brother Ji'er has grown up, and after studying hard for less than a year, he can take the first case exam, and it will definitely be even more difficult in the future." In the past, Brother Xiao was promoted in the examination, and now there is Brother Ji who won the examination, and the children are more promising than one another, and our family is going to prosper. ”

Only when the children are motivated and there are successors can a family truly prosper for a long time.

Gu Kaizhen stroked his beard and said: "Hahahaha, yes, you two are good children, give your father a long face!" Then he counted the days, "Speaking of which, the trial list will be released in these days, maybe there will be good news in two days!" ”

Saying that, he said to Mrs. Wang again: "At the beginning, Xiao'er raised a big game for us, although Ji'er only passed the Xiucai examination, but winning the first place in one fell swoop is also a happy event, and we can't favor one over the other." The whole house will increase the monthly money for half a month, and the banquet will not be necessary, buy some good dishes and come back, and our family will be lively and lively. ”

Gu Yunlin complained in a low voice on the side: "Why didn't I see my father doing it like this when I was in the middle of the exam, and I said that I didn't favor one over the other." ”

Gu Kaizhen's eyebrows were horizontal, and his eyes swept over: "You're embarrassed to say it!" Your eldest brother is a lifter, and your third brother is the head of the case, what about you? Among the three brothers, you are not motivated, and you still want me to do it for you? Think beautifully! ”

As a father, Gu Kaizhen felt Gu Yunlin's temper thoroughly, knowing that he was just playing tricks, and his heart was not bad, so he snorted and stopped care.

Here, Gu Yunji came to Aunt Zhao's yard and was hugged as soon as she entered the door.

Aunt Zhao was so happy that tears rippled in her eyes, and while wiping her tears, she pulled her son up and down to look at it, crying and laughing: "My son is angry!" I'm angry! There is no other hope for my mother, I hope that you and your sister will be good, and now you are motivated, and I am happy for my mother. ”

Aunt Zhao, as the concubine of a rich and noble family, looks at the beautiful scenery, but in fact, there are a few people who can know the sourness. The owner treated her as a thing, remembered to play with her, and threw it aside without remembering. has been locked in the backyard all his life, unable to enter the hall through the gate, and unable to raise his own children in front of him.

What I can do every day, in addition to passing the time in the yard, is to silently hope that the children will be well. Gu Yunji was a woman in his previous life, how could he not understand the bitterness of women, at this time, facing Aunt Zhao who was crying with joy, he also felt a little empathy, and his eyes were moist.

Gu Yunqiao smiled on the side and persuaded, "What is my aunt crying about?" Brother, this is just a talent, and in the future, he will be promoted to a person, a jinshi! Your best days are yet to come! ”

Aunt Zhao hurriedly wiped away her tears when she heard this, and said, "Yes, yes, your brother has taken the first exam, and he will be more promising in the future." ”

The three of them talked and laughed, enjoying the warm atmosphere at the moment.

When the county school was out of school the next day, Gu Yunji saw Cheng Yan who was about to go home, and stepped forward to stop him: "Cheng Yan, didn't you say that you want me to introduce you to my father, are you free now?" ”

"Now?" Cheng Yan was a little unexpected, "Yes, it's okay, but I didn't prepare any gifts, so I came to the door rashly, isn't it a little offensive?" ”

Gu Yunji didn't care: "It's okay, my father is not a person who talks about courtesy." What's more, for our family, it doesn't matter if you prepare a ceremony or not. ”

The Gu family has a rich background, and Gu Kaizhen grew up in Fucheng since he was a child, and he has never seen anything, so he really doesn't care about the gifts he prepares for a poor show. Cheng Yan was no longer entangled when he heard this, and went straight back to Gu's house with Gu Yunji.

Outside the main hall of the Gu family, Gu Yunji asked Cheng Yan to wait here for a while, and he went in first to explain the situation to Gu Kaizhen.

Gu Yunji walked in and saluted Gu Kaizhen, who was reading a book: "Father, my son brought a classmate back, named Cheng Yan, I want to introduce you to you, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

Gu Kaizhen was a little surprised: "Oh? I only know that you have a good relationship with that kid from the Jiang family, but I haven't seen you bring him back. As he spoke, he put down the book in his hand, "Who is this Cheng Yan, you want to introduce me to me so much?" ”

Gu Yunji replied: "He is the second place in this county examination, and he has some talent, but his family is poor, mainly to see if you can subsidize one or two." ”

It is not uncommon for families to sponsor and support their children, and they often choose talented students to give them financial and resource support, and if the students have a future income, they can also become a support for the family.

Gu Kaizhen raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Yes, let him in, I have to take a good look." ”

Cheng Yan came in and bowed to Gu Kaizhen: "Senior Cheng Yan has seen Master Gu. I have heard for a long time that Master Gu is a decent person, kind and charitable, and highly respected in Huating County, and I heard Yunji often mention that you care for your children, and are friendly and kind to your subordinates. ”

looks about the same age as Gu Yunji, but he looks old, speaks thoughtfully and tactfully, and speaks flatteringly and easily. Thinking that this person can let his son, who has always been cautious and respectful, take the initiative to introduce him, it seems that he has some ability.

Gu Kaizhen's efforts in these two sentences showed that Cheng Yan was thoughtful, he bowed his head slightly, and said to Gu Yunji: "Ji'er, you go out for a while first, and I'll talk to this Cheng Xiaoyou alone." ”

Gu Yunji was puzzled, but he didn't ask. Before leaving, he glanced at Cheng Yan, and the other party sat quietly on the chair drinking tea, looking unfazed.

Soon, the two finished talking, and Cheng Yan was about to leave. Gu Yunji walked out and saw his father smiling kindly.

"I don't want Xiaoyou to have such insight, it's really terrifying." Saying that, Gu Kaizhen handed a bag of silver to Cheng Yan, and sent someone to take a set of four treasures of the study, "This is my meeting gift, if you lack anything in the future, you don't have to go through Yunji, just come to me directly." ”

Cheng Yan took the things and said: "Thank you Master Gu for your love, but the younger generation will be disrespectful, if Cheng Yan is fortunate to live in the temple in the future, he will not forget the great kindness of the Gu family." ”

This is a promise, if he becomes an official in the future, he will definitely stand on the side of the Songjiang Gu family. After saying this, Gu Kaizhen nodded with satisfaction, and after a few more words of encouragement, he sent someone to send Cheng Yan out.

Seeing Cheng Yan go away, the smile on Gu Kaizhen's face slowly disappeared, and asked, "This Cheng Yan, how did you know each other?" ”

Gu Yunji told the truth about the whole thing, and when he saw Gu Kaizhen's expression, he asked, "Father, has you decided to fund him?" Is there something wrong? ”

After listening to his son's narration, Gu Kaizhen's eyes deepened, and he said meaningfully: "Smart and scheming, not to be underestimated in the future." This man can be used by us, but you must not have a deep friendship with him. ”

Gu Yunji had dealt with Cheng Yan several times, so he could naturally get a glimpse of his ambition, nodded when he heard the words, and secretly remembered his father's words in his heart.