Chapter 957: Shortsighted

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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 dont believe that you dare to come to the Hanlin Academy to stop me or report me to the governmental office. You dont want your reputation any more?

Qiao Xuan said curiously, Interesting, isnt it right to pay back what you owe? We are siblings in blood, arent 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 dont 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 Xuans words were true.

Shao Yunduan cast a tender and affectionate glance at Qiao Xuan. Thats what my wife says!

Qiao Hongxi couldnt 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 Hongxis 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 wasnt worth engaging in direct conflict with them.

Qiao Hongxi finally admitted defeat.

She didnt want anyone else to discover this humiliating incidentnot 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 dont 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 didnt 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 wont go back on your word.

Qiao Hongxi glared at her resentfully.

He didnt want to write the agreement, but he knew he had no other option.

Fine!

As for the remaining three kowtows, can we proceed now? Theres no need to delay, right? Qiao Xuan suggested.

Qiao Hongxi flushed with anger.

You insolent girl, dont 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 wont hold back!

To curse at his wife and hit him for no reasonwhat 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 spiritsshe finally had someone to stand up for her!

Lets 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 youre unwilling to perform the kowtows, we can negotiate further!