Chapter 957: Shortsighted

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Hongxi gritted his teeth and said with a dark look. “Shao Yunduan, you are an Advanced Scholar now, and Qiao Xuan is part of the Qiao Family. I don’t believe that you dare to come to the Hanlin Academy to stop me or report me to the governmental office. You don’t want your reputation any more?”

Qiao Xuan said curiously, “Interesting, isn’t it right to pay back what you owe? We are siblings in blood, aren’t we? You owe us money and you are not afraid of ruining your reputation, so I am definitely going to let you pay back!”

Shao Yunduan said, “Just tell us, are you giving it to us or not? You don’t have to worry about us!”

Qiao Hongxi exclaimed angrily, “Are you all so shortsighted?”

“Indeed!” Qiao Xuan chuckled. “As long as we witness your humiliation, we will be satisfied. Call it shortsightedness if you like.”

Qiao Hongxi became increasingly infuriated, turning to Shao Yunduan and questioning whether Qiao Xuan’s words were true.

Shao Yunduan cast a tender and affectionate glance at Qiao Xuan. “That’s what my wife says!”

Qiao Hongxi couldn’t help but think that these two individuals were utterly insane!

Shao Yunduan seemed to care little about his own reputation and future, so what was the point of becoming an Advanced Scholar?

In Qiao Hongxi’s opinion, someone as foolish as Shao Yunduan did not deserve to be an officer. He should be exposed for his incompetence!

She, Jin Xiangyu, was akin to a precious gem, while they were nothing more than worthless tiles. It wasn’t worth engaging in direct conflict with them.

Qiao Hongxi finally admitted defeat.

She didn’t want anyone else to discover this humiliating incident—not at Hanlin Academy, nor within her own family.

If Madame Yuezheng, her uncles, aunts, and cousins were to learn of this, they would surely mock her.

Besides, 1,000 liang was not an amount the intermediate would pay on her behalf.

After pondering for a moment, Qiao Hongxi reluctantly said, “I don’t have that much money at the moment. It will take me approximately two months.”

In less than two months, her parents would return to the capital. Her mother must have saved up a considerable amount, and by that time, she could borrow some money from her mother to repay the debt.

Feeling cornered, Qiao Hongxi had no choice but to appease his mother. He didn’t want to reveal the truth to her.

Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan understood his predicament. They exchanged a knowing glance, and Qiao Xuan smiled. “That is acceptable, but you must provide a written agreement to ensure you won’t go back on your word.”

Qiao Hongxi glared at her resentfully.

He didn’t want to write the agreement, but he knew he had no other option.

“Fine!”

“As for the remaining three kowtows, can we proceed now? There’s no need to delay, right?” Qiao Xuan suggested.

Qiao Hongxi flushed with anger.

“You insolent girl, don’t push it too far!”

Shao Yunduan gave him a cold stare. “My wife is the spouse of an Advanced Scholar. Qiao Hongxi, show some respect, or I won’t hold back!”

To curse at his wife and hit him for no reason—what else could Shao Yunduan do?

Qiao Hongxi panted heavily, glaring at the couple. He had never experienced such humiliation before. And the fact that he had brought it upon himself made Qiao Hongxi almost feel like he was going to cough up blood.

What on earth was wrong with him? Why did he say something so foolish?

Qiao Xuan was in high spirits—she finally had someone to stand up for her!

“Let’s see if you dare to go back on your word. Qiao Hongxi, your dark secrets are still in our possession, so I suggest you show some respect.”

“If you’re unwilling to perform the kowtows, we can negotiate further!”