mtlumby2d Chapter 197: The Republic of China Version of Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination
Chapter 197: The Republic of China Version of Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination
Chapter 197 A Republican Era Version of Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination
Ye Shaohong had no idea how the big shots in the next room were talking.
With Zheng Yaoxian's help, Ye Shaohong kept stacking buffs on himself, some and some not, even those that were only slightly related.
Perhaps he had accumulated too many buffs, because as the oral transcript continued to be written down, Zheng Yaoxian couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face.
For the first time, he seriously looked Ye Shaohong over.
After a moment, he finally offered a sincere compliment.
"Good boy."
"I really didn't realize you were such a wealthy man. If you're so rich, why do you still come to me and Director Xu's place so often to ask for money?"
"Just a few days ago, you stole a few packs of imported cigarettes from me, didn't you? Give them back to me after the investigation is over!"
Zheng Yaoxian's resentful words, regardless of whether the people in the next room laughed or not, definitely made Ye Shaohong laugh.
He shook his head and refused without hesitation.
"Once it's in my hands, Zheng Ke, do you still want it back?"
"No way."
As luck would have it, the cigarettes Ye Shaohong was carrying today were the same ones he had stolen from Zheng Yaoxian's office that day.
He took out the cigarette case, pried it open with his hand, and a cigarette landed in his hand. Ye Shaohong first put it to his nose and smelled it, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Hmm...good cigarette!"
"You brat!" Zheng Yaoxian was so angry at Ye Shaohong that he laughed. He really didn't expect Ye Shaohong to have such a lazy side.
"Haha, Zheng Ke, don't be angry. Here, have a smoke to cool down!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Shaohong flicked his wrist, and the 555 cigarette he was holding flew up and landed in front of Zheng Yaoxian in a graceful arc.
"This was originally my cigarette."
"You stole it from me, you little rascal."
"You're so wealthy, and an only child, why are you always eyeing my and Director Xu's little things?"
Zheng Yaoxian glared at Ye Shaohong with annoyance, but didn't blame him too much. Instead, he shook his head, picked up a cigarette from the table, lit it, and started smoking.
"That's not contradictory."
“My family is wealthy, but I haven’t inherited the family business yet, so I may not have as much money as you do.” “Besides, who would complain about having too much money? With money, you can buy a lot of things, enjoy a life that others can’t, and fully express yourself.”
"A person's life is fleeting, like grass and trees in autumn; why should you wrong yourself?"
"Ideals and careers are all bullshit to me. From the moment we are born until we close our eyes for the last time, it's only a few decades. Time is too short. We don't even have time to enjoy life, so why think so much?"
"Zheng Ke, do you know what my dream is?"
Zheng Yaoxian wasn't stupid. Although he knew very well that Ye Shaohong was putting on an act, putting on a show for Dai Yunong, Zheng Jiemin, Mao Renfeng, and Xu Baichuan next door.
But he couldn't help himself and asked.
"dream?"
"I don't know, tell me."
Ye Shaohong smiled, and like Zheng Yaoxian, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled a beautiful smoke ring.
"My dream is for all five sons to pass the imperial examinations!"
"Don't misunderstand, this isn't the traditional story of five sons passing the imperial examinations. It's the story of Dou Yujun from the Song Dynasty, whose five sons all passed the imperial examinations in succession."
"My idea of 'five sons passing the imperial examination' is much more vulgar."
"The so-called five things should be a house, a car, money, a wife, and a son!"
"And this is still in the initial stage."
"The highest level of 'five sons passing the imperial examination' should be an official hat, money, a gun in one's hand, a harem of women in one's home, and the ability to call oneself 'Laozi' when going out!"
When Ye Shaohong spoke of these things, he was very animated, and the words he uttered completely stunned Zheng Yaoxian.
wrong.
It should be said that it wasn't just Zheng Yaoxian who was intimidated. Even Dai Yunong, Zheng Jiemin, Mao Renfeng, and Xu Baichuan in the next room were momentarily stunned upon hearing Ye Shaohong's words.
"This...this is the Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination?"
"There's an advanced version?"
"Wow, I never would have guessed that Ye Shaohong would have such lofty ambitions at such a young age."
"Official hats, money, gun barrels, extraordinary women, Lao Tzu..."
"Tsk tsk, this is what a man's lifelong pursuit is. He actually summarized it all in just four simple words."
"Or you could say, 'Drunk on the lap of a beautiful woman, awake to wield power over the world'..."
After a brief moment of stunned disbelief, Dai Yunong was the first to regain his senses. When he looked at Ye Shaohong in the next room again, there was no longer any suspicion or distrust in his eyes. On the contrary, there was a sense of mutual respect and understanding.
"This is how a man should be!"
The second person to regain consciousness was not Deputy Director Zheng Jiemin, but Mao Renfeng. He first patted his slightly swollen belly before exclaiming in admiration.
As the two of them regained consciousness, Zheng Jiemin and Xu Baichuan also came to their senses.
In front of Dai Yunong and Mao Renfeng, Xu Baichuan dared not show too much emotion, so he just grinned.
Zheng Jiemin frowned, seemingly dissatisfied and disdainful of Ye Shaohong's straightforward and blunt attitude towards life.
"Humanity is awake!"
"Gentlemen, do we need to continue watching? Someone like Ye Shaohong could never join the Red Party, and the Red Party would never accept him." "Let's call it a day for today's internal review. Once Yaoxian has finished his review, Baichuan, you should inform him to let Ye Shaohong take charge of the assassination squad of the Party Affairs Investigation Department starting today. Tell him to go ahead and do it boldly. No matter what happens, I, Dai Yunong, will support him."
"I also hope he won't let me down."
Dai Yunong grinned, turned around, and walked towards the door, muttering to himself as he went.
He kept muttering about the story of his five sons passing the imperial examination.
Clearly, Ye Shaohong's new interpretation of the "Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination" from the internet of later generations had deeply resonated with Dai Yunong, and he greatly admired it.
"Ye Shaohong, interesting."
"Brother Baichuan, I'm going back with the section chief now. After Shao Hong finishes his review, don't forget to say a few words of comfort to him and not let him worry."
Mao Renfeng, a notorious smiling tiger within the Special Service Department, always spoke with a smile on his face. When he walked to Xu Baichuan's side, he even patted Xu Baichuan's shoulder affectionately before following closely behind Dai Yunong and leaving the room.
As for Zheng Jiemin, his approach was even simpler and more direct. He gave a cold snort, didn't even glance at Xu Baichuan, put on his military cap, and walked out.
Once the room was completely empty, Xu Baichuan plopped down in a chair.
"Five sons passing the imperial examination, five sons passing the imperial examination, what on earth is Ye Shaohong thinking, that he can come up with such a brilliant summary?"
"He's finally passed the test..."