Chapter 161 Day 25 of Transmigrating into an Imperial Examination Novel

Chapter 161: Day 25 in a Scholar Exam Novel

Comment Section:

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"When I post this question mark, it's not that I have a problem, it's that the author has a problem!"

"I said all along that this dumb author kept describing An Yi as so good-looking—there's definitely something wrong!!"

"Sneaky gay guy, you didn't write this whole story just to set up that one thing, did you?! @Author, come out and bark like a dog!!!"

"Why? Out of nowhere, a same-sex couple pops up? How does this help the plot?"

"No help at all, pure author spazzing out!!"

"Am I going crazy? The author's writing is so trippy I'm actually seeing gay people here!"

"Another one's lost it—drag him off and feed him to the dogs!"

"Damn! I came here for a face-slapping, exam-crushing power fantasy! Not to watch two guys flirting! What the hell are you playing at, author?!"

"Gross! Unfollowed! What even is this crap?"

"Watch your damn mouth! Like it? Read it. Don't? Get lost! I think it's really shippable! Cold elegant gong x Loyal wolfdog shou! Delicious!"

"Exactly! Author, ignore those toxic straight guys! Write it to the max! I love it!"

"You guys above have issues too! Get out of the male section!"

"Ugh, big brother! Don't tell me to go away! I'm a boy too! (blush) (shy) (kiss) (rose)"

"I'll come find you tonight!! (pout) (kiss)"

"...a... femboy?"

"That's even better."

"What's fine about that? That makes it even worse!!! (scream) (scream)"

"@Author you're done for! You actually dared to write gay! Get ready for the backlash!"

"The author didn't write it! It's just the male lead guessing! Though Qin Cang's inner thoughts and facial expressions are kinda off~"

"Am I the only one who wants to ask? Who the hell is this Qin Cang?"

"That unlucky bastard who showed up early then vanished—the other half of An Yi."

"'Other half of An Yi'? That sounds too intimate—we straight guys can't handle that!"

"?? You sick or something?"

"..."

An Yi: "..."

Interesting.

It seems like every time I transmigrate into a male-oriented webnovel, this happens!

Fang Huaixing's expression suddenly turned strange.

Fang Huaixing felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had accidentally stumbled upon some secret he shouldn't have seen.

He cleared his throat, trying hard to suppress the turmoil inside him, attempting to steer the topic back to a safe area, and dryly made small talk:

"Uh... Senior Brother An, I'll be taking the spring imperial exams soon, and I'm truly a bit nervous."

An Yi withdrew his thoughts about the comment section, his gaze falling back on Fang Huaixing, resuming his usual gentle smile.

As if the strange atmosphere just now was just an illusion: "With Huaixing's talent, passing the exams is no problem; no need to worry too much."

Qin Cang sat to the side, listening to An Yi warmly encouraging Fang Huaixing. Although he knew it was just polite talk, a hint of irritation still bubbled up inside.

He twitched his mouth and forced a fake smile as he chimed in, his tone dry and utterly insincere:

"Yeah, I wish Top Scholar Fang all the best in the exams and a bright future."

After saying that, he deliberately looked up to check the sky.

"It's getting late." Qin Cang stood up, his movements crisp, his gaze focused on An Yi: "Master, I'll go prepare lunch."

He paused, as if only then remembering there was someone else, and turned extremely perfunctorily to Fang Huaixing, asking: "Will Top Scholar Fang stay for a meal?"

He only wanted to cook for An Yi—he didn't want anyone else touching his food.

An Yi: "..."

He looked at Qin Cang helplessly. This guy's little thoughts were plastered all over his face.

Childish.

He lightly shook his head and called out to Qin Cang, who was about to head to the kitchen: "Don't bother. We'll eat out later."

Fang Huaixing: "..."

The corner of his mouth twitched, nearly unnoticeably.

An Yi and Qin Cang... the way they interact, the silent understanding, and Qin Cang's obvious eagerness to kick him out...

They are definitely in that kind of relationship, right?! Absolutely!

He was stunned for a moment at his own realization, and then saw that just because An Yi said one sentence, Qin Cang obediently stopped, even showing an almost childish proud expression. A weird straight-male competitive streak surged up in him.

He's not gay! He's got sweet little Shuangyu waiting for him at home!

Fang Huaixing took a deep breath, ultimately couldn't hold it in. His gaze wandered between An Yi and Qin Cang for a moment, and finally, with a hint of probing and disbelief, he carefully asked: "You two... what's this...?"

Qin Cang's heart leaped!

He almost instantly wanted to nod and loudly proclaim his feelings for An Yi!

But just as the words reached his lips, he suddenly stopped, as if dunked in ice water.

He was afraid! Afraid that An Yi wouldn't like it, afraid that An Yi would think he was too forward, afraid that An Yi was unwilling to expose the unspoken connection between them to others!

He instinctively turned to look at An Yi, but saw that An Yi still wore that gentle faint smile. He just gave Fang Huaixing an almost imperceptible slight nod, and then a slight shake of the head. That nod, then that shake—Qin Cang's heart raced!

An Yi didn't care if others found out about their relationship!

Overwhelming joy erupted in Qin Cang's chest, nearly making him dizzy!

All his worries were instantly thrown to the wind!

He whipped his head around, staring straight at Fang Huaixing, his eyes blazing with astonishing brightness and bursting with pride, his voice rising with excitement:

"Yes! I love the Master! I am pursuing the Master! If I could gain the Master's favor, I would have no regrets even if I died!"

An Yi: "..."

Got it, stop shouting.

Fang Huaixing: "..."

He was momentarily struck speechless by this blunt and fierce declaration. Watching Qin Cang openly declare his love for An Yi, and seeing An Yi's still calm expression beside him, he just felt his head spinning.

From the looks of things, Qin Cang got an official post, didn't he?

Was it really okay to shout out his being gay like that?

Well, although he himself was perfectly straight... but perhaps they were mutually in love? Probably.

An Yi had already let him stay at his home; even though it was still called "pursuit," it was only a matter of time.

He was in no position to interfere.

He forced a polite smile, barely managing to squeeze out two words: "...Congratulations?"

Hearing this "congratulations," Qin Cang smiled. The sharp hostility in his demeanor immediately receded significantly, and he even nodded with satisfaction, his chin slightly raised.

In his great mood, as he looked at the young man before him, he suddenly felt a senior's sense of superiority, and said in a tone that sounded comforting but was really just showing off:

"Don't be discouraged, Top Scholar Fang. With your talent and appearance, you'll surely find someone to love in the future."

"But certainly not as good as my Master," he added silently.

An Yi is the best—unique in this entire world!

Qin Cang silently added in his heart.