Chapter 120 [He Sui vs. Wen Huai] Finding a Son-in-Law from Among the Successful Candidates

Chapter 22 [He Sui vs. Wen Huai] Finding a Son-in-Law from Among the Successful Candidates

The gentleman recently caught a cold and could only rest in bed at home. On the day the results were announced, only Wenhuai came to visit.

Every time the results were announced, many wealthy merchants in the capital would bring their servants to select those poor but good-looking men and women who passed the exam and returned home to entrust their sons and family businesses to them. This was a common tradition in the capital, and most men and women were willing to do so. After all, with official rank, they could also marry a handsome husband with a large dowry. Why not?

Many people crowded around the list, searching for their names. Some who passed cheered, and even through the crowd, their cheers could be heard. This was only a small number. The majority failed, their faces filled with sorrow and disappointment. The young ones resolved to try again, while the old ones, unable to hold a pen, gave up.

After much difficulty, Wen Huai finally squeezed into the crowd. Just as she was about to start looking for her name, she heard someone exclaim in surprise.

"Who is this Zhuang Wenhuai? He actually came in second place. I've never heard of him before."

The first place winner was a student surnamed Li, who had been taking the exam for a full thirty years and had already established a certain reputation. Most students knew her, so no one found it strange that she won first place this time.

But this Zhuang Wenhuai, who appeared out of nowhere, actually scored so high!

When Wenhuai heard people around her talking about her, she did not admit that she was Zhuang Wenhuai.

She looked up and easily saw her ranking: a solid second place.

So, does that mean she's in high school?

Wen Huai couldn't help but feel her heart race. Clutching her pounding heart, she could hardly believe it was such a good result. After ten years of hard study, she had finally achieved her goal. She hadn't let down her family, her husband, or the ancestors of the Zhuang family.

Zhuang Wenhuai was immersed in joy, while some curious students were still discussing who Zhuang Wenhuai was, unaware that he was right next to them.

As they were talking, a student who had passed the imperial examination was pulled away. She recognized him as a wealthy merchant from the capital and asked in confusion, "Mr. Jia, why are you pulling me away?"

Before Boss Jia could answer, some of the students who saw through her joked, "Boss Jia wants you to be her son-in-law!"

The student, who was quite handsome, had spent years studying diligently and had never encountered anything like this before. His face flushed red. "Mr. Jia, I...I..."

The handsome student initially tried to refuse, but after a few moments, he obediently let Mr. Jia pull him away. Then, one after another, several students were surrounded by the wealthy businessman. The scene was quite lively and rather amusing.

However, no one paid any attention to Wen Huai. Firstly, she looked quite young, and secondly, no one knew her identity, assuming she was just there to join in the fun.

As the competition for a son-in-law under the list of successful candidates intensified, He Sui merely watched from afar, showing no intention of making a move.

The servant was extremely anxious. He had brought so many servants with him before leaving, hoping to find a good son for his young master. However, his young master just stood there. It seemed that the successful candidates were about to be snatched up by the wealthy merchants, but his young master remained motionless. Did he expect the son-in-law to come to him on his own?

If you miss such a great opportunity, you'll have to wait several more years!

As the saying goes, "The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are." He Sui's plan was simply to watch the show. Once everyone had left, he would take his men home, which would at least provide a satisfactory explanation.

Unexpectedly, someone tugged at his sleeve.

He Sui turned around and saw Wen Huai.

"Ask Miss Huai." He had been expressionless until now, but a slight smile appeared on his face.

He exudes a calm and composed aura, even his smile is gentle, and his voice is like a spring breeze.

Seeing that he had been staring at the people looking for a son-in-law under the notice board, Wen Huai mustered up his courage and asked him, "Young Master He, are you also here to find a son-in-law?"

This caught He Sui off guard. He hesitated for a moment before slowly replying, "I suppose so..."

Hearing this, Wen Huai's palms sweated with nervousness. "Has Young Master He been caught?"

He Sui shook his head. "No."

He didn't intend to catch them; he just wanted to get the job done.

He looked at Wen Huai and felt that this young girl was somewhat special today, giving him a feeling quite different from usual. Remembering that she had also come to see the list today, He Sui asked, "Miss Wen Huai, have you come to see the list today? Do you have any good news?"

He planned to wait until the crowd dispersed before going to see, so he didn't know who the top three were.

When He Sui said no, Wen Huai suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. After He Sui asked the question, Wen Huai finally had full confidence and looked into He Sui's eyes and said, "I got second place."

Upon hearing this good news, He Sui congratulated her, saying, "Congratulations, Miss Wenhuai."

It seems his judgment was correct; Wen Huai is indeed a promising young girl. She has already passed the high school entrance exam at such a young age, so her future prospects are sure to be bright.

"Young Master He." Wen Huai looked at He Sui, his breath trembling, but his words were very clear, each word distinct: "If you didn't go to capture anyone else, then could you capture me and bring me back?"

This was something the little girl had to muster all her courage to say.

He Sui didn't understand her meaning and frowned slightly. "Ask Miss Huai?"

He was a smart man. Even though he didn't understand at first, he realized it when he saw the little girl's shy expression.

Wen Huai liked him.

This was beyond He Sui's expectations.

She was still a young girl, and he was a few years older than her. They had no interaction at all, and the number of times they met could be counted on two hands.

As he tried to save face for the young girl and find an excuse to refuse, Wen Huai walked past him and said to the servants behind him, "I am the second place in this exam, Zhuang Wen Huai. You will definitely not regret taking me back."

“Miss Wenhuai, if you wish to visit the He family, I would naturally be very happy to do so. However, are you aware of what you have said?” He Sui felt a bit of a headache. He didn’t know how to make Wenhuai give up on him without hurting her.

She's still a child; perhaps she's just confused for a moment to think she likes him.

"Of course I know." Wen Huai's heart was as clear as a mirror; she liked He Sui from the very first time they met.

He was so gentle and kind to everyone, and even now, he has never said a harsh word to her.

With the situation at a stalemate, the servant advised He Sui to take Wen Huai back, as if inviting him back as a guest.

Actually, the servant didn't think that way at all. Although Wen Huai was a bit young, he was ranked second on the list and would be granted an official position after the palace examination. He was practically a perfect son-in-law.

Besides, she's young. Couldn't she get married in a couple more years? Being young has its advantages. She's energetic and full of vitality. More importantly, she's completely infatuated with her young master. Look at how her eyes are practically glued to him.

If Wen Huai were to reveal her identity, there would be few wealthy merchants in the capital who wouldn't want to marry their sons to her.

In the end, Wen Huai went back to the He family with He Sui.

The two elders of the He family were waiting for their son to bring back a son-in-law, but unexpectedly, someone came who volunteered to be captured.

After the servant explained Wen Huai's identity, the two elders of the He family were overjoyed and quickly invited Wen Huai to sit down.

What's the big deal about age? As long as they don't mind that their son is too old, everything is fine!

According to the elders' suggestion, the two should first get engaged and then get married in two years. Presumably, they will be able to hold their granddaughter in no time.

Seeing that her mother and father were talking more and more outrageous, He Sui finally had no choice but to interrupt, "Mother, Father, I have already said that I have no intention of getting married. I only want to take good care of the He family's business."

Seeing that Mr. He was about to cry because of his words, Wen Huai came to his rescue in time: "Auntie, Uncle, I want to have a good talk with Young Master He. I think I will have a way to resolve this properly."

After hearing this, He's parents left, leaving Wen Huai and He Sui alone.

Wen Huai stared intently at He Sui, and he showed no sign of anger. When he saw her, there was no trace of romantic affection in his eyes; the deep calm and tenderness he possessed never faded.

Wen Huai apologized, "Young Master He, I'm sorry, I was rash."

"But at least from today onwards, you won't treat me like a little sister like before."

Suddenly, Wen Huai rushed up and hugged He Sui. In that instant, He Sui suddenly felt enveloped in warmth. Wen Huai's embrace was hot, and his breath trembled as it sprayed onto He Sui's fair neck.

He Sui accepted the hug, and he even wanted to pat Wen Huai on the back to soothe her emotions.

There's nothing wrong with liking someone, but liking him/her is probably a mistake.

Once Wen Huai made up her mind, she wouldn't change it. She absolutely had to marry He Sui. She had already passed the imperial examination and would gain even more in the future, and He Sui was an absolutely indispensable part of that.

After releasing He Sui, Wen Huai went to find He's parents.

He Sui didn't know what she said to his parents afterward, but his parents stopped urging him to get married and never mentioned Wen Huai's name again.

His fingertips, which had been held by Wen Huai, seemed to retain her scent. He Sui couldn't help but chuckle. She was still a young girl; perhaps it was just a momentary impulse, and she would regret it once she calmed down.

He took it as a joke.