Cultivating Immortality Begins with Selling Oneself

Chapter 231 Bet
"Oh, the overall level." Jiang Qingfeng said sarcastically, "For so many years, Chengfeng Academy hasn't even had a top scholar. How dare you talk about the overall level? What's the point?"

Both sides seized the pain points of each other's academy and attacked desperately.

Shen Fuyu was stunned. In all his years, this was the first time he had seen ancient scholars quarreling. He didn't expect it to be so... down-to-earth.

While Shen Fuyu was watching the play, the Shen sisters and Meng Yuan had already come over.

Shen Mengwu said bluntly, "Don't you know that everyone only knows the first place winner? Think about it, over the years, everyone who has taken the imperial examinations is familiar with the name of the top scorer. Who would remember the second and third place winners?"

"During the parade, weren't people also shouting the number one scholar's name?"

"That's right. Your Chengfeng Academy has never produced a top scholar, so naturally you don't know how glorious it is for the academy to be able to cultivate a top scholar. After all, any ambitious person who wants to take the top scholar exam will choose Qingfeng Academy."

"Only those seeking stability would choose Chengfeng Academy. What does this mean? It means that Chengfeng Academy is only suitable for retirement, not for striving for success."

Shen Mengwu and Shen Fuyu have been together for such a long time, so naturally she has learned all of Shen Fuyu's verbal skills, and her arguments are particularly hurtful.

Jiang Qingfeng and Meng Yuan's eyes fell on Shen Mengwu at the same time, with admiration in their eyes.

I really want to ask you how to improve my eloquence to be as good as Shen Mengwu's, so that I won't be afraid when arguing with Chengfeng Academy in the future.

Check it out!

How angry was Chengfeng Academy? Four or five students stood nearby, their chests heaving and their bodies faintly trembling, clearly irritated by Shen Mengwu.

The leading young man.

He is the grandson of the mountain chief.

He has a certain say in Chengfeng Academy. Hearing Shen Mengwu's arrogant words, he raised his hand and pointed at Shen Mengwu with trembling fingers.

"You are Shen Mengwu? What's there to be proud of? You just have a good sister."

"What's wrong with playing it safe? At least most of the students at Chengfeng Academy can pass the imperial examination. That's better than the academy only producing the top scholar, right? What's the point of having only one top scholar? Fighting a war requires the joint efforts of all soldiers. Can a general win a war alone?"

Qi Changchun argued with Shen Mengwu without hesitation, and Meng Yuan was not to be outdone. She protected Shen Mengwu behind her and argued with Qi Changchun.

"As the saying goes, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. You have a bunch of soldiers in Chengfeng Academy. Can Master Qi guarantee that Chengfeng Academy won't produce a top scholar? It's a pity that no matter how hard Chengfeng Academy tries, it won't be able to get the top scholar position."

Qi Changchun gradually lost his mind. He took a deep breath and his eyes gradually fell on Shen Mengning.

"Okay, in that case, the college entrance examination will be in two days, and then we will compete."

"Whoever ranks first has the most scholars in the academy."

Qi Changchun raised his chin unconsciously. In terms of numbers, Chengfeng Academy was never inferior to anyone. Everyone in Chengfeng Academy was knowledgeable, unlike Qingfeng Academy which could only rely on one or two people.

"You are the grandson of the headmaster. Most people in the academy are willing to listen to you. Who are we? How can we be the boss of others?"

Shen Mengwu rolled her eyes and pointed out the problem bluntly.

It would be fine if they won, but if they lost, Shen Fuyu and the Shen sisters would become the target of public criticism, and everyone would blame Shen Mengwu and others.

After all, the Shen sisters cannot represent Qingfeng Academy.

"Okay! Then let's compete and see who is more powerful."

At some point, a few more students from Qingfeng Academy popped out, standing behind the Shen sisters and staring at Chengfeng Academy. Sparks were burning in the eyes of both sides, and it seemed that a war was about to break out. The people who were eating at Zuixianlou saw this scene and started to speak.

"Great! Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy are about to compete. The academy exam is just one month away, and we want to see which academy is more powerful." "Of course it's Qingfeng Academy. Qingfeng Academy has always been able to cultivate talents. All the top scholars in the imperial court came from Qingfeng Academy. There's no way Qingfeng Academy will lose. Anyway, I stand on the side of Qingfeng Academy. When my grandson goes to school in the future, I will send him to Qingfeng Academy."

"My son doesn't have any special abilities. I just hope he can enter Chengfeng Academy and pass the imperial examination. I don't ask for him to be outstanding, just to be safe."

The people instigated them, and the young man was impulsive at the time, so Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy made a bet.

"Okay, when Qingfeng Academy loses, I'll stand at the entrance of Zuixian Tower and shout that Qingfeng Academy is inferior to Chengfeng Academy."

"Chengfeng Academy must lose!"

There were sparks in each other's eyes.

The bet was established in the presence of many people.

Shen Fuyu opened his mouth. He never expected that he would encounter such a dramatic scene just by coming out for a simple meal.

Shen Mengning and Shen Fuyu looked at each other, their eyes full of helplessness. The students of Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy have always been mature and steady, but when they meet each other, they are like a bomb meeting fire and explode.

The news spread quickly.

Within just a quarter of an hour, the news of the bet between Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy spread throughout Qinchuan City.

The gambling house also took advantage of the situation to launch a bet with odds of 1:1.

"Have you heard? Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy have made a bet. They're supposed to compare exam scores and rankings. The loser will have to stand at the entrance of the first building and apologize loudly."

"Then Qingfeng Academy will definitely lose. Although Qingfeng Academy has always taken the top three spots, it still doesn't have as many students as Chengfeng Academy."

"That's not necessarily true. Qingfeng Academy has been working very hard recently."

The people in the city had a heated discussion about the bet. Shen Fuyu could hear the people's heated discussions as he walked on the street. Some people even fought over who would win or lose.

Shen Fuyu: "..."

Could it be because entertainment life in ancient times was too poor?

It was just a small bet, with no real penalty other than the loss of face, so how could it attract so much attention? Shen Fuyu didn't understand.

Shen Fuyu expressed his doubts, and Shen Mengning explained patiently.

"Qingfeng Academy and Chengfeng Academy have been at odds for years. They've done anything to compete for talent, from teachers to students. That's why they made a bet, and that's why everyone is paying so much attention."

Shen Fuyu suddenly realized that it was equivalent to modern Tsinghua University and Peking University.

In order to attract talents, universities use various methods.

The same was true in ancient times.

"How many people have signed up for the Qingfeng Academy entrance exam?"

Shen Fuyu originally didn't pay attention to the college entrance examination, but now he has to pay attention.

"One hundred and fifty people, including Chengfeng Academy."

Shen Fuyu looked thoughtful, but before he could say anything, he was dragged away by Shen Mengwu.