MC - Chapter 93: Just Ask

Presumably, not many people could face up to that question directly. Even if Chen Chao's mind was much tougher than youths of the same age, it was still difficult for him to say the answer frankly.

Even recalling it now, he would feel a bit uncomfortable.

Surviving in this world was not an easy thing in the first place.

Xie Nandu looked at him, shook her head, and said softly, "It's okay."

There were many meanings to this sentence, but it was hard to say just what was okay.

Chen Chao remained silent.

Xie Nandu looked at him. That pair of eyes were a little more emotional and very gentle, somewhat like the way an elder looks at a junior with love and concern.

This kind of gaze reminded Chen Chao of the Empress whom he had met that night. He said rather helplessly, "At your age, looking at me with such eyes, I feel a bit uncomfortable."

"Well, that makes sense." Xie Nandu smiled and said, "It's late, I'm turning in for the night.

After saying this, she walked towards the house. But only after taking several steps, did she turn her head and look back at Chen Chao, saying, "If you have some free time these few days, you can go to the Xie Family."

The invitation from the Xie Family had already been sent since that morning by the South Lake. But Chen Chao had been ignoring it these few days because it was not the right time yet. However, after experiencing what happened at the imperial banquet last night, the timing was now ripe.

Chen Chao asked, "You're not going with me?"

Xie Nandu shook her head and said, "The Myriad Willow Convention is coming soon, I still have many books to read. There's not enough time."

Hearing this, Chen Chao asked a little hesitantly, "How confident are you in becoming the top scholar in the literary examination?"

Xie Nandu looked at him with some puzzlement in her eyes, as if she did not understand why this young man would ask such a question.

Chen Chao said, "Sorry, I really don't know why you are so confident... and even a little proud."

The young girl's pride was understanda

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 93: Just Ask

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