Too talented?
Tang Kui's eyes widened, and his expression instantly turned uncomfortable.
Yes, he truly had no way to respond to Jiang Xiaobai's words...
If he really was talented, why would he need to buy the title of Top Graduate?
But as an elder, there were things he really should not expose to someone's face.
All he could do was bottle it up.
Meanwhile, Tang Ningshuang, who had barely spoken, had a flicker in her eyes.
Just as I thought.
Whether it's the marriage alliance or becoming Elder Lin's disciple... it's probably all Jiang Xiaobai's boasting. None of it can be taken seriously!
"Ahem."
Tang Kui cleared his throat twice. Rather than linger on the subject, he turned his gaze straight to Jiang Jingcheng.
"Brother, speaking of which, I'll be attending court tomorrow too."
Tang Kui grew a little more serious. "If anything really does happen to your son then, I'll be there to shoulder some of it for him."
Only at those words did Jiang Jingcheng's gloomy expression ease a little. "Hmph. Now that's something a decent man would say."
Tang Kui shook his head helplessly, glanced at the sky, and stood up. "All right, brother, it's getting late. I'll take my leave."
"Fine. See yourself out!"
Jiang Jingcheng did not get up, merely tossing out the remark.
Anyone listening could plainly hear that his anger had yet to subside.
Tang Kui did not take offense. He simply waved and left the hall with Tang Ningshuang.
Once the two were gone, silence returned to the hall.
Jiang Xiaobai glanced at his father, hesitated a little, then finally asked, "Father, why did Uncle Tang... suddenly come to our house?"
"Was there something urgent?"
"No."
Jiang Jingcheng shook his head and snorted. "I saved your Uncle Tang's life back then. With