"Brother Jingzhe, congratulations."
Gu Ruinian sincerely congratulated Gu Jingzhe.
Originally, Gu Jingzhe was quite displeased with Gu Ruinian's antics in the provincial city. Seeing his disappointed expression and forced smile softened his heart.
Failing the exam was painful enough.
He couldn't add insult to injury, after all, they were both members of the Gu Family, and he didn't want County Magistrate Liu and others to laugh at them.
Gu Jingzhe patted Gu Ruinian's shoulder and said, "Your talent is not lacking. This exam was an accident; keep trying next year."
Gu Ruinian nodded obediently and said in a low voice, "I feel uneasy with brother speaking to me this way. I underestimated the county examination, but I will study hard like brother to pass next year."
Gu Jingzhe nodded. It's good that this failure could make Gu Ruinian realize his mistakes.
Tong Huaqiong watched Gu Ruinian cozy up to Gu Jingzhe with cold eyes, wondering what malice he might be hiding.
