Food gives me an entry, I will be invincible if I stay alive

Chapter 125 April 21st, Results Announced

Chen Xu knocked on the door, and the door was opened.

The three people inside and outside the door faced each other, with Wu Zhengze and Feng Yuanbai both looking astonished.

Wu Zhengze was even somewhat incredulous. He asked Chen Xu, "You, you said you made dinner yourself?"

Chen Xudao said, "I heard that the five flavors are in harmony, and the Dao is contained within them. Therefore, I went to the kitchen and asked the head chef to teach me the way of eating."

Hearing is not enough; one must experience it firsthand to understand why the *Zhou Li* (Rites of Zhou) states, "Harmonize the cauldron and regulate yin and yang."

This reason is impeccable.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhengze even felt that his earlier fuss was rather vulgar.

Moreover, Chen Xu said that he had personally prepared dinner for him.

After I figured it out, the feeling of being moved and surprised followed.

Wu Zheng hurriedly called Chen Xu into the room, closed the door, and then looked at Feng Yuanbo and chuckled.

Feng Yuanbo's expression changed several times. He had a lot to say, but when the words reached his lips, he couldn't utter a single one.

Only after the food was laid out on the table did Wu Zheng say, feigning modesty, "Minister Feng, you said that I sometimes care too much about my students and find it hard to let go."

I know that some things do need to be done in moderation.

But this student is just too honest and straightforward, you tell me... how can we let go of him?

But seeing him stroking his short beard and smiling, how could this be a matter of "letting go or not letting go"?

This is clearly blatant showing off!

Feng Yuanbai finally couldn't hold back and said, "Xuzhi, it is only right that you be filial to your teacher, but am I, your foolish brother, not worthy to taste your cooking?"

The moment the words left his mouth, a wave of sourness swept over him.

Wu Zhengze laughed out loud.

He raised his hand and gestured, "Please sit down, Magistrate Feng. Since we've met by chance, surely we can't do without your chopsticks?"
Come, come, try Xu Zhi's cooking.

Feng Yuanbo smiled and sat down as instructed.

As sarcastic as it may be, some of the things said are just jokes.

Feng Yuanbo wouldn't deliberately hold a grudge.

The two of them first served themselves a bowl of porridge, which was rice porridge mixed with Danyu Lingmi (a type of rice).

The porridge was incredibly sweet and smooth upon first sip, leaving a lingering and delightful aftertaste.

Feng Yuanbo, who was originally just joking, is now genuinely jealous.

He exclaimed again, "How can this porridge be so delicious? Although it is made of Danyu Spirit Rice, it is far superior to ordinary Danyu Spirit Rice!"

A scholar who had passed the imperial examinations, usually full of erudition, could only utter the simplest of words: "Delicious."

[You earned the sincere praise of the Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) for your culinary skills; +500 likes.]

Feng Yuanbai's exclamation of "delicious!" instantly earned Chen Xu 500 more likes!

Truly worthy of being a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), although there was also the added benefit of the spiritual food, Chen Xu immediately noticed it the moment his mind stirred:

Even without the special properties of spirit food, Feng Yuanbai's daily like limit was already 300 points.

Magistrate Feng is probably the most powerful living person Chen Xu has befriended so far.

This time, Wu Zhengze didn't argue with Feng Yuanbo anymore, and blurted out, "It really tastes delicious!"
Chen Xu, you said you wanted to understand the Dao of humanity through the five flavors within the cauldron. Have you actually grasped anything yet?

【Like +350】

Master Wu was also very capable, clearly surpassing the average scholar.

Chen Xu sat down with a smile, earnestly urging Master Wu and Magistrate Feng to eat more.

Besides the Danyu Lingmi porridge, there is also Huozao stewed meat soup.

There were also a few ordinary side dishes, which, although not spiritual food, were extremely delicious.

By the time Feng Yuanbo left in the evening, Chen Xu had received a total of 1275 likes from the two of them.

It's more than the daily guaranteed income he currently receives through the "Creating Animals" story. Feng Yuanbo might not come every day, but Master Wu seems to be a reliable source of income for Chen Xuxin.

I am ashamed to address the Master as "guarantee"; it is truly inappropriate.

After that, Chen Xu washed his hands and cooked soup every day, truly serving his teacher meals every day.

His filial piety moved everyone in the surrounding area who knew about it.

Although Yao Qing and Master Yao's presence wasn't very strong, they could still occasionally get a few bites.

As for the spiritual food, although it is not available every day, Master Wu will definitely be able to drink the spiritual wine.

Over several days, Chen Xu received anywhere from eight or nine hundred likes to more than a thousand likes each day.

The fireworks points that were previously insufficient suddenly became plentiful again.

The results were released on April 21st.

A small incident occurred during this time, involving my classmate Fang Ji.

Every day, Fang Ji would say to Chen Xu, "Brother Chen, you must get a good rest tonight after the exams."

Such behavior might be acceptable once or twice, but it's bound to raise suspicion if it happens three or four times.

Chen Xu even began to subtly use his divine insight, almost to the point of directly using the tide-watching technique to examine Fang Ji.

However, after such a thorough investigation, no real abnormality was found in Fang Ji.

It's quite a strange thing.

Since there is nothing unusual, we can only remain vigilant in our daily lives.

Of course, Chen Xu was always on guard, so there was no need to elaborate on this matter.

In the days leading up to the release of the results, Chen Xu received another letter from Cui Yunqi.

The letter was simple, mainly stating that the innkeeper had a close relationship with one of the stewards of the Cui family.

Therefore, Cui Yunqi instructed the innkeeper to keep a close eye on the posts that were flooding Chen Xu's attention and to carefully categorize and intercept them.

Of course, this matter could also be unnecessary.

Whether to intercept or not, Chen Xu's opinion should be sought first.

Therefore, Cui Yunqi asked Chen Xu if this matter was possible, and also asked Chen Xu if he could visit him before the day the results were announced.

Cui Yunqi's, and indeed the entire Cui family's, intention to befriend him was extremely straightforward and obvious.

Chen Xu wasn't a complete naive fool who was oblivious to social niceties, so he would respond appropriately.

On April 21, Cui Yunqi, accompanied by Cui Jingxian, and without any attendants, went directly to Gaosheng Inn to visit Chen Xu.

On this day, most of the students staying at the inn went out.

Most people couldn't resist going to the entrance of the examination hall to hear the firsthand news, but a few students from Jichuan County did not leave the inn under Wu Zhengze's supervision.

Wu Zhengze said, "I'll also ask Uncle Guan to help you check the results. The entrance to the examination hall will be extremely lively today. To prevent a stampede, you should all stay home."

Early in the morning, Uncle Guan took his orders and left.

Most of the students who remained at the inn gathered in the lobby on the first floor.

Even if I don't go out, waiting for news in the lobby on the first floor is still better than staying in my room and suffering.

As time passed, Chen Xu and Cui Yunqi waited in the lobby on the first floor.

Only Master Wu Zhengze and Master Yao Qing did not come downstairs.

Wu Zhengze also commented on this, saying, "Since the result is already decided, there is no difference between waiting and not waiting. I will stay in my room and wait for your good news."

Compared to the Master's composure, Xu Wenyuan and others were clearly much more anxious.

The lobby was noisy and bustling with people chatting and discussing until the sun had passed its halfway point.

Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums came from the other side of the street, and a loud, resonant voice shouted:

"Congratulations to Chen Xu of Jichuan County for achieving the top score in the Intermediate Court Examination!"

(End of this chapter)