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Chapter 53: It is a great honor to meet you

The sky is clear and the clouds are light, and the spring breeze is just right.

Chen Xu stood beside the carriage. A small stream beside the village gurgled past him. The bright sunlight shone through the branches of the willow trees and fell on him, with a jade-like echo.

He looked at the three women who were running towards him, covering their faces.

The three women were shocked and felt ashamed of themselves for some reason after just one glance from him.

Aunt Qiu hurriedly covered her face more tightly with her sleeves, lowered her head and quickened her pace in panic.

Unexpectedly, because she was walking in a hurry, her foot kicked a stone and she twisted her ankle. She fell forward involuntarily and fell with a cry of "Ouch".

There seemed to be children laughing behind him: "Puff, she fell down, like a big horse..."

Aunt Qiu hurriedly got up, not even daring to cry out in pain. She gritted her teeth and caught up with the two people in front who were running faster.

When they finally ran out of the village, the laughter had completely faded away. Aunt Qiu touched her chest and looked back.

All I could see were the green shadows of distant mountains, the green water beside the village, and the occasional noisy sound of dogs barking. Among the intricate roads and houses, the scholar in blue clothes had long disappeared.

Although she couldn't see anyone, Aunt Qiu couldn't help but ask, "Is that the scholar from the Chen family?"

The accompanying matchmaker was annoyed, but she had to force herself to cheer up and respond to her: "Isn't it? You said you wanted to see each other, so you did. Why did you say those words..."

But Aunt Qiu muttered, "He's such a talented person. It's a pity that he becomes the son-in-law of that silly girl.

But if it's him, it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to be my son-in-law."

Matchmaker: “…”

I wish I could shake out all the water in her head.

In Xiaowan Village, a farce came to an end.

A neighbor's child was the first to notice Chen Xu's presence and shouted joyfully, "It's Second Brother Chen! Second Brother Chen is back!"

Chen Xu didn't expect that he was just going home for a simple trip, but somehow he was surrounded by people and treated like a rich man returning home.

He saw the villagers rushing towards him with joy, excitement and enthusiasm.

Some people who had gossiped about him in the past now seemed to have forgotten their previous gossip and started to say: "Erlang is back, hurry up, it's really Erlang, the great talent of our village is back!"

Chen Xu frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable.

The overjoyed people quickly made way for the man, and the highly respected Mr. Fang from the village came over with a cane.

The old man's wrinkled face seemed to be shining with golden light, and he said to Chen Xu with joy and satisfaction: "Erlang, you are very good, with outstanding talent and learning. You are appreciated by the nobles in the city.

Your parents have worked hard to send you to school. Our Xiaowan Village is counting on you from now on."

Then, Fang Xinbai, the mayor of Xiaowan Village, came over with a smile on his face and said with equal enthusiasm, "Erlang, come in quickly. Steward Cui has been waiting for you for a long time."

Whenever Chen Xu met Fang Xinbai in the past, he would inevitably be given some advice by Fang Xinbai in a pretentious manner.

It's not bullying or scolding, but rather a subtle "condescending" attitude.

At this time, Fang Xinbai lowered his chin, which was always slightly raised, and walked over to hold Chen Xu's hand.

"Erlang, come and meet Butler Cui..."

Before he could finish his words and Fang Xinbai had time to hold Chen Xu, a figure came from behind like a whirlwind and pushed Fang Xinbai away.

The figure fell to his knees in front of Chen Xu like pushing a golden mountain or overturning a jade pillar!

It was Cui Fu, the butler dressed like a wealthy man. He knelt before Chen Xu with his head tilted high and his face filled with excitement. He began, "Master Chen, I'm so lucky to meet you on my first day in Qihe Township!"

Seeing Chen Xu frown again, Cui Fu raised his hand and wiped his face. It turned out that his face was covered with tears from excitement.

"It's my fault, it's all my fault. I was too abrupt and startled Master Chen. I'm Cui Fu, the first-class manager of the Yunjiang Cui family.

I came to Jichuan County with carriages and horses on the orders of my young master. One reason is to pay a visit to Master Chen and the elders of your family, and the other is to welcome Master Chen to the provincial capital to take the exam.

Since we parted the day before yesterday, my son has been saying that Mr. Chen is extremely talented and has an extraordinary demeanor.

When I received the order, I rode here at full speed, full of anticipation.

I just wonder what kind of extraordinary person Mr. Chen is, who is praised by my young master as a rare talent?
Fortunately, it was me who came. When I saw him today, I felt that Mr. Chen was indeed as beautiful as an orchid and a jade tree, which is hard to describe. He is truly elegant and a gentleman.

I am so lucky to meet you, sir, so lucky, woooo..."

At this point, he actually choked up.

For a moment, everyone inside and outside the Chen family, whether it was the Chen family members in the yard or the villagers outside the yard, were all dumbfounded and became stupid.

Is this Cui Fu who is crying like a fool, still the steward Cui who was dressed in fine clothes and was once so powerful at the village entrance?
Everyone was speechless, including Chen Xu.

He just glanced around, and the villagers surrounding him suddenly felt that they were no longer facing the young man who had grown up beside them.

It looks like a towering mountain, a group of blue clouds in the sky, and a wisp of cool spring breeze.

The wind seemed gentle and calm, but when it blew past, everyone's heart couldn't help but tighten slightly.

Somehow, the highly respected Master Fang's back slumped down a little, and Muramasa Fang Xinbai's chin shrank even further towards his neck.

"Ahem..." Fang Xinbai mustered up the courage to clear his throat and said hurriedly, "Alright, alright, since Erlang is back and we have distinguished guests to entertain, we should all stop gathering around.

Go, go, go, go back, go back, do what you need to do, don't make trouble."

The villagers felt as if they had been pardoned when they heard this.

Some of them even said a few polite goodbyes, while others turned around and ran away. They only regretted that their parents had not given them two more legs, otherwise they would have been able to run faster with four legs.

The villagers scattered like birds and beasts and left in an instant.

Fang Xinbai supported Master Fang and walked a few steps slower, but he heard Chen Xu say behind him: "Uncle Cunzheng, old master, it's still early, so I won't keep you two here.

My family will be entertaining guests at noon, and I would like to ask the two elders to come and keep us company then. Is that okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xinbai supported Master Fang and turned around together.

Both of them showed uncontrollable joy on their faces, and Fang Xinbai laughed out loud, his chin no longer hooked and his back no longer hunched.

The smile on his face was more genuine and enthusiastic than ever before: "Why not? It's bound to come.

Erlang, you are entertaining guests, so how can we old bones not come and keep you company?"

Master Fang stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay..."

After seeing the villagers off, Chen Xu paid the money and sent away the carriage and driver who had brought him back.

Of course, before leaving, the driver helped him unload a lot of clothes, food and supplies from the cart.

These were specially purchased by Chen Xu yesterday, and he had already planned to take some home.

Chen Qianshan, Chen Ping and Chen An hurried over to help clean up. Cui Fu also came over attentively and shouted to the guards he brought with him to help quickly.

Chen Xu stopped them, bowed to Cui Fu, and said only one sentence: "Butler Cui, please come in."

(End of this chapter)