The examinations were finally over on the third day of the lunar month!
The candidates exited the examination hall and hugged each other while rejoicing and jumping for joy. They were finally done with the hell year and they were extrely excited to finally be rid of misery.
Even Wen Xinya could not help but be influenced by them. She began smiling radiantly.
As soon as she exited from the institute, she was greeted with the sight of hopeful parents waiting for their children, so of whom questioned them worriedly. So were extrely proud of their children for doing well, despite telling their children not to get too proud or complacent. However, there were also so who were dejected and comforted their children who did not do well.
“Missy, here!” chauffeur Tao exclaid. Due to the fact that there were too many people at the entrance of the examination hall, Tao’s car could not enter at all.
Upon sight of Tao, Wen Xinya frantically got inside the car.
Tao said, “Old Sir has made a reservation at ‘Han Palace’ and invited Old Mr. Mo. He told to co and pick you up.”
Wen Xinyaw was greatly taken aback by Old Mr. Wen’s decision to invite Old Mr. Mo. Ever since her mother passed away, Old Mr. Mo and Old Mr. Wen had never dined together before.
They soon arrived at Han Palace.
It was the best restaurant in the city which was prestigious and served the most delicious and top-grade Chinese delicacies which were prepared according to imperial recipes. Han Palace was much more luxurious, posh and extravagant compared to Ninth-Heaven.
Wen Xinya alighted from the car and stood by the entrance of Han Palace.
There was a large signboard that read “Han Palace” as well as two stone pillars, on which there were engravings of dragons and phoenixes. It had an ancient-thed decor.
As soon as Wen Xinya entered the restaurant, a waitress dressed in a pink harem outfit welcod her. “Hello, do you have a reservation?”
Patrons would have to make advance reservations in order to dine at Han Palace.
Wen Xinya said calmly, “I do. Old Mr. Wen has booked Room No. 8.”
The waitress retreated and bent forward. She reached her right hand out and gestured politely for Wen Xinya to proceed. “Miss Wen, please co with .”
Han Palace truly resembled ancient palaces with its posh and grand gilded decor. The waitress led Wen Xinya through several turns around the corners and finally stopped in front of a room. “Miss Wen, we’ve arrived!”
Wen Xinya thanked the waitress before pushing the floral carving door to enter.
Old Mr. Mo and Old Mr. Wen were seated on the main seats in the room while Wen Haowen sat beside Old Mr. Wen like a polite child. Old Mrs. Wen was not around, perhaps because of Old Mr. Mo’s presence. Old Mr. Wen was afraid that she would cause unnecessary trouble. There was soone else besides Old Mr. Mo...
Wen Xinya stared at Si Yiyan in disbelief with her eyes wide open.
It was obviously a Wen Family banquet, what is Si Yiyan doing here? The strangest and most shocking thing is... Grampy actually agreed to let Si Yiyan co along. Wen Xinya thought to herself, wondering if she had gone to the wrong room.
Old Mr. Mo was seated by the side with a calm and sullen expression on his face. Si Yiyan and Old Mr. Wen were in the midst of a joyous conversation. Upon sight of Wen Xinya, Si Yiyan stared at her smilingly with raised brows.
Old Mr. Wen waved at her and said, “Xinya, why are you standing at the door foolishly? Hurry and co take a seat.”
“Oh, alright!” Wen Xinya snapped out of her trance and frantically proceeded to sit beside Wen Haowen, with Si Yiyan on her right.
Appearing much more benevolent, Old Mr. Mo exclaid, “Xinya, you’re done with your exams!”
Wen Xinya smiled and said gleefully, “Yes, yes! I’m done with all my papers. I’m just waiting for the results to be released on the 24th.”
Wen Haowen quickly asked, “How did your papers go? Were the questions difficult this ti?”
Wen Xinya knew that Wen Haowen was just trying to act like a kind and caring father in front of Old Mr. Wen and Old Mr. Mo. Hence, she said smilingly, “I thought the questions were not too difficult. I completed all of them and should have done well!”
Her answer was rather reserved!
Old Mr. Wen smiled and said, “Good to hear! It’s been hard on you lately. You’ve put in so much effort and you’re finally free from the woes of studying. It’s ti you enjoy your sumr break.”
Wen Xinya smiled and said, “It’s much worse than that! Year 3 is practically hell. All I did was study and go for supplentary lessons. Now that I’m finally free, I feel much more relaxed.”
At this mont, Old Mr. Mo exclaid, “Yeah! You’ve delayed your progress in the four arts because of the final examinations. You ought to catch up during the sumr break.”
As soon as Old Mr. Mo said this, everyone burst into laughter and stared at Wen Xinya who was pouting and glaring at her grandfather. “Grampy... c’mon! I’ve always made great achievents in chess, music, and literature. As for painting... I’m very talented in it. Look... I’m so hardworking. If I can... I’d like to go on a sumr vacation.”
Old Mr. Mo smiled. He was about to give Wen Xinya so lessons about politics and history, as well as so strategy developnt techniques. However, he decided to take his ti.
Wen Xinya finally realized that Old Mr. Mo was just teasing her.
While talking to her elders, Si Yiyan ticulously poured her so tea and helped her to so of her favorite snacks which he placed on her plate.
Wen Xinya winked at him sneakily.
Si Yiyan glanced at her smilingly and sat on the chair while listening to their conversation with elegant poise. He looked classy and stern, making Old Mr. Wen, who had never seen him before, begin to take notice and scan him from head to toe.
This young chap is not a simple man!
I’ve never seen soone like him before, in the decades of my involvent in the business world!
Indeed, none of Old Mr. Mo’s students are simple.
He then shifted his gaze onto the teacup in front of Wen Xinya. Having noticed the concern that Si Yiyan had been showing Wen Xinya, he knew that they had a special relationship.
The dishes were then served one by one. Wen Xinya’s eyes almost fell out of her sockets upon sight of the sumptuous spread. She had never eaten it before, not even in her previous lifeti.
Old Mr. Wen burst into laughter and said, “This al is a reward from to you. I only ordered 38 dishes because there are only a few of us. Once your results are released, I’ll book ten tables and reserve the entire Han Palace for your celebratory al.”
They would definitely invite closer family friends instead of business associates.
One table would cost more than 500,000 yuan, and ten tables would amount to more than 5 million yuan, excluding alcohol and tea. What a lavish and exorbitant al!
Wen Haowen smiled and said, “Father, Xinya has just finished sitting for her exams. She must be famished. Let’s tuck in!”
A nacing look ford in Wen Haowen’s eyes as he thought to himself. It’s just a celebratory dinner for her examination results and yet, the old man is willing to spend such a huge amount of money. The old man really does value Wen Xinya greatly. Upon sight of Old Mr. Mo, his pupils constricted and he hurriedly hid his emotions.
Old Mr. Wen said, “Yes, yes, let’s eat. Look at ... I actually forgot about the food because of how happy I was.” He then scooped so vegetables for Wen Xinya and instructed. “Xinya, eat more.”
Wen Xinya frantically exclaid, “Thank you, Grandpa!”
After helping Old Mr. Wen to the food, she did the sa for Old Mr. Mo. “Grampy, have so too!”
Since she had already helped both her grandfathers to the dishes, she had to do the sa for Wen Haowen and of course, Si Yiyan!
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