Yang Yuhuan's face showed slight shyness, and she held Fang Yun's hand even harder.
But Nuu's eyes fell on the cold pastries, one paw pulling Fang Yun's clothes, and the other paw pointing at the food.
Fang Yun reached out to cover its eyes and stepped on the stairs to the second floor.
"Hmm … hmm!" Nuu turned its head to avoid Fang Yun's hand, and looked up at Fang Yun discontentedly, as if asking if he disliked it for eating too much.
On the second floor, Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan's eyes lit up. It was indeed different from standing on the first floor, and the field of vision was wider.
There was no one playing the guqin on the second floor, and almost everyone was wearing a scholar's or a high scholar's robe. Some people were wearing ordinary robes like Fang Yun, and there were also a few students with serious expressions standing on both sides.
A few people glanced over and saw that Fang Yun was a stranger, and most of them ignored him. More people looked at the beautiful Yang Yuhuan.
There were also a few people who looked at Yang Yuhuan, then looked at Nuu, and finally looked at Fang Yun again thoughtfully.
Fang Yun didn't know anyone, so he nodded slightly as a greeting. He pulled Yang Yuhuan's hand to the window sill and looked outside.
Nuu jumped on the edge of the window, gently wagging its tail, and looked around curiously.
The two sides of the Yudai River were densely packed with people.
Fang Yun pointed to a bridge in the distance and said, "That should be the Dragon's Head Bridge. Before the race starts, let's go there. It's a pity that the bridge is full of people now, otherwise it would be nice to watch the dragon boat race from the bridge. "
"Okay. When will the dragon boat race start? " Yang Yuhuan looked at the sandbar in the river curiously. It was the first time she had seen such a large-scale dragon boat race.
"I really don't know."
"According to the military time, the dragon boat race starts at ten o 'clock. There's still more than an hour until now, so there's no hurry." A pleasant voice came from behind.
Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan turned around together.
A delicate and pretty youth who was a head shorter than Fang Yun walked over. This person had a gentle face, and if not for the heroic spirit in his eyes, Fang Yun would have thought that he was a woman.
Then, Fang Yun looked at the person's neck. There was no Adam's apple. It was really a woman.
The handsome young man held a fan in his hand and walked over to Fang Yun. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I am Zhao Zhuzhen from the capital."
Fang Yun returned the greeting. "Fang Yun."
Fang Yun had deliberately lowered his voice, but there were still a few people who heard him. They immediately looked over and stared at Fang Yun with strange gazes.
Zhao Zhuzhen didn't seem to care about Fang Yun's identity at all. She walked to his side, looked out of the window, and said, "Brother Fang, are you not interested in dragon boat racing?"
"It's okay." Fang Yun had seen too much entertainment and sports.
"Brother Fang doesn't seem like a hot-blooded scholar."
Fang Yun said indifferently, "If blood is hot when watching dragon boats, it's too cold when killing demons."
"Brother Fang is right. Zhuzhen understands." Zhao Zhuzhen turned to look at Fang Yun. There was a hint of surprise and admiration in her eyes. She didn't seem to believe that such a young person could say such a thing.
"Brother Zhao is too polite. Everyone knows the truth."
"But not everyone can say it, and not everyone can do it," Zhao Zhuzhen said.
"Brother Zhao is right. Fang Yun understands."
Zhao Zhuzhen smiled and looked at Yang Yuhuan. "Your wife is so beautiful."
"Everyone says so." Fang Yun smiled. Yang Yuhuan rolled her eyes at Fang Yun shyly.
Nunu looked at Yang Yuhuan in confusion. It seemed to be saying that Fang Yun was right. Why did she roll her eyes at him?
Zhao Zhuzhen giggled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "Those insightful people all say that you have a deep chest. Those novels say that you're a maniac. I didn't expect you to be just like a maniac. Your temperament is strange."
"Thank you for the compliment." Fang Yun smiled at Zhao Zhuzhen. Her eyes were very clear. They were especially bright under the sunlight outside the window. But there seemed to be something hidden behind the brightness.
"Weirdo." Zhao Zhuzhen avoided Fang Yun's gaze and looked outside.
Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan chatted in a low voice. Occasionally, Nunu would interrupt with a few "mewling" sounds. The two people and one beast were very warm.
But Nunu still didn't give up. After a while, she pulled Fang Yun's sleeve again and pointed at the pastries on the table on the second floor.
Fang Yun reached out and turned Nunu's head outside. Nunu immediately protested with a mewling sound.
Zhao Zhuzhen smiled and signaled the attendant behind her to bring the pastries.
After a while, the attendant brought over a plate of pastries and handed it to Zhao Zhuzhen.
Zhao Zhuzhen held the pastries in one hand and picked up a piece for Nunu with the other. "Eat."
Nunu's eyes lit up. She glanced at her and then turned to Fang Yun to ask for Fang Yun's opinion.
"Thank you, Brother Zhao. Eat." Fang Yun said.
Nunu carefully stretched out her little claws and retracted them the moment she touched the pastry. She looked up at Fang Yun again, her eyes full of anticipation.
Fang Yun shook his head helplessly. He reached out and took the pastry and handed it to Nunu. Only then did Nunu eat happily.
"What an obedient little fox." Zhao Zhuzhen smiled.
Nunu immediately puffed out her chest and raised her head proudly.
"Obedient is obedient, but too greedy."
Nunu immediately deflated like a deflated balloon. She lowered her head and continued to eat the pastries.
Zhao Zhuzhen revealed a pleased expression. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but then she felt that it was inappropriate to say it. So she changed her words. "If Brother Fang comes to the capital, you can go to the Zhuzhen Loft and say that you came with the little fox. I'll be there soon."
"So this Brother Fang can't even compare to a fox!" Fang Yun said.
Nunu puffed out her chest and raised her head proudly again. But she quickly reacted and looked at Fang Yun angrily. She seemed to be asking what he meant by 'can't compare to a fox'. Is a fox that bad? '
Zhao Zhuzhen's eyes flashed with a touch of melancholy. "I'm … restricted at home. There's nothing to relieve my boredom. Seeing this little fox so clever, I can't help but like it."
"Well, if one day I can't afford to raise Nunu, I'll give her to you." Fang Yun joked.
Nunu was stunned. The pastries in her little paws fell to the ground. Her mouth was wide open, and the crumbs inside fell out. She hurriedly spat out the pastries in her mouth. Then she used her little paws to wipe off the crumbs on her body. Finally, she covered her mouth and looked seriously at Fang Yun.
"Wuwu! Wuwu! "The little fox cried.
Fang Yun and the others laughed together. Yang Yuhuan couldn't help but laugh. "Don't listen to Little Luck. How could he bear to give you away?"
"Wuwu?" The little fox looked at Fang Yun.
"Don't worry and eat. Raising you won't be a problem." Fang Yun took another piece of pastry and gave it to Nunu.
Nunu looked at Fang Yun and then at the pastry. She looked back and forth four or five times. In the end, she took the pastry in a tragic manner. Then she looked at Fang Yun with a wronged expression. It seemed to be asking him if he would give her away after feeding her.
"Just eat!" Fang Yun said with a smile.
Nunu pretended to lower her head. Just as she was about to bite into the pastry, she suddenly looked up at Fang Yun. She was afraid that Fang Yun would run away while she was eating.
Fang Yun poked her little head with a finger. "You're not big, but you have a lot on your mind. If you don't eat, I'll take it away."
Nunu immediately took the pastry away from Fang Yun and took a big bite. Then, she glanced at Fang Yun. Seeing that Fang Yun was still there, she ate with peace of mind.
Zhao Zhuzhen couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. However, she quickly realized that her actions were inappropriate. A blush flashed across her face before she returned to normal.
After Nunu finished eating, Fang Yun hugged her and gave her a good rub. Nunu wasn't angry. Instead, she was very happy. She thought that this meant that Fang Yun wouldn't give her away.
More and more scholars appeared on the second floor. Soon, six people walked over.
"Brother Zhao, we meet again."
Fang Yun's group of three turned around and saw a handsome and refined youth greeting them with a smile.
"Brother Tong." Zhao Zhuzhen returned the greeting with a faint smile, but anyone could see her coldness.
That person didn't think much of it and said, "Brother Zhao, can you introduce this handsome brother?"
Zhao Zhuzhen revealed a strange smile. "You don't know him?"
"We've never met."
Zhao Zhuzhen's smile became even stranger. "Then I'll formally introduce you two. Tong Li, the grandson of Assistant Minister Tong of the Ministry of War, a scholar of Jade Sea City. This one is Fang Yun of Ji County, Elementary Scholar before Saint. "
The two were stunned. They looked at each other. Neither of them had expected to meet under such circumstances.
"What a coincidence, Brother Tong." Fang Yun cupped his hands.
Tong Li immediately laughed heartily. "County examinations, Three Poems Shine Together, Elementary Scholar before Saint. I've admired your great name for a long time, but I never thought that I would be able to meet you today. I'm truly fortunate! If not for the fact that you wanted to help Jingguo compete in the dragon boat race, I would have dragged you to drink for a day. "
Fang Yun smiled. "When did I say that I wanted to compete in the dragon boat race? Jade Sea City is filled with talents, and I've only just become an elementary scholar. How could I have the qualifications to participate in such an important dragon boat race? Brother Tong must be joking. "
"Ah? That's not like you. In my impression, you, Fang Yun, are a true hero who killed demons and barbarians for the country and the people. How could you abandon Jingguo's honor and not participate in the dragon boat race? "Tong Li was astonished.
"Brother Tong, you look down on the scholars of Jade Sea Prefecture, but I don't. I believe that the scholars of Jade Sea Prefecture will definitely defeat the scholars of Gyeongo and obtain first place. I will definitely cheer for the scholars of Jade Sea Prefecture! "Fang Yun said with a smile.
Everyone present was silent. When Fang Yun finished speaking, they all understood Tong Li's intentions. If Fang Yun participated, he would label Fang Yun as someone who looked down on the scholars of Jade Sea City. If he didn't participate, he would say that he didn't care about Jingguo's honor.
"Brother Fang, your words are too hurtful." Tong Li said helplessly.
Zhao Zhuzhen sneered. "Tong Li, don't try this. Do you think that others can't tell that you're trying to sow discord? I came here to invite Fang Yun to participate in the dragon boat race to strengthen the prestige of Jingguo. If you ruin my plans, you'd better be careful when you go to the capital in the future. "
"I …" Before Tong Li could finish, he was interrupted by a high scholar.
"Tong Li, Fang Yun coming to my Jade Sea City is a grand occasion. Don't bring shame to my Jade Sea City!" The high scholar's voice was filled with coldness.
Tong Li's expression changed when he heard that voice. He swept his gaze across the crowd and found that many people were looking at him with unfriendly gazes.
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