Chapter 002: The Scholar Who Hanged Himself

In the end, there were two questions... Qin Kan took out a handful of copper coins from his pocket, which were all the possessions he had left. He looked at Hu Niu with anticipation and asked, "How much do I owe them? Also, why am I so poor?"

Huniu certainly could not refuse such an enticing game

I ask a question, you answer. If you answer correctly, I will reward you with a date; if you answer incorrectly, you will be punished by accompanying me to see the goldfish

This is a little girl who can be easily lured to see the goldfish with just a single lollipop, making it very cost-effective

Qin Kan's smile froze, and his hands trembled slightly

After a pause, looking at the appearance of Hu Niu, which had no connection to beauty, the refined Qin Kan rationally changed his words and sighed gloomily: "... It doesn't matter if you answer incorrectly, as long as you don't force me to accompany you to watch the goldfish."

Qin Kan raised an eyebrow and lifted both hands: "Do you want the jujube in the left hand or the copper coin in the right hand"

Several days have passed since arriving here, and Qin Kan naturally recognizes this little loli.

Qin Kan, feeling troubled, touched his nose and suddenly realized why he was so poor; he had fallen victim to both of these reasons.

Good. Qin Kan is extremely generous to the point of being chaotic

Huniu, holding copper coins and jujubes, ran away laughing like a little fox that had stolen a hundred chickens

Because she is small and fragile, throughout the entire Qin Zhuang, the only one who can provide him with a sense of superiority in terms of strength is probably this little loli before him

Qin Kan finally revealed the first smile, more radiant than sunlight, on his face, which had been marked by misfortune since yesterday.

The sky was overcast, and a grayish mist enveloped the fields, instilling a sense of unfamiliar anxiety and oppression deep within one's heart

Qin Kan truly makes things difficult for Hu Niu. The first question falls within the realm of economics; at her age, Hu Niu certainly would not be concerned about how much wealth Mr. Qin's family possesses. The second question pertains to philosophy; there are many reasons for being poor, such as having a skewed worldview, differing values from others, or lacking understanding of how to increase income or manage expenses.

Heresy generally meets with the fate of being burned to death

However, since yesterday, Grandpa and the clan uncles have been calling you 'Hanged Scholar' behind your back. What does 'Hanged Scholar' mean?

The rain in Jiangnan remains so lingering

Clearly, Qin Kan was too early in his joy, as the next sentence from Hu Niu brought him crashing down from heaven to hell

He did not know whether to strangle the little brat in front of him or to strangle her grandfather

A jujube was handed out, and without even wiping it, Huniu stuffed it into her mouth, crunching loudly as juice splattered from the corners of her lips

This issue is also quite necessary; the blows received earlier have been quite heavy. Qin Kan hopes to hear some good words, wishing that his image in the eyes of others is more elevated and radiant, and at the very least, he should not be seen as someone who has not transcended base interests.

Qin Kan sighed a few words, then smiled and ran towards Hu Niu

Do not engage in inappropriate behavior on the plane, even if the young lady consents, as the consequences can be very serious

What is the public opinion of me in the village? The villagers must like me very much, right? Qin Kan continues to tempt the little girl with dates

Qin Kan stood by the edge of the field, gazing intently at this little girl who, after looking left and right, showed no potential for extraordinary beauty as she grew up. A strange smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth

Reflecting on the villagers' discussions, having offended the governor's son, being stripped of his scholar title, and losing his entire family fortune, such a situation is not merely one of a bleak future; it is practically one of despair. Qin Kan feels that any normal person would choose to hang themselves. To be honest, now that he understands his predicament, Qin Kan also feels an impulse to hang himself. If heaven were to show him some mercy, it would be best if he could next reincarnate as a tall, handsome, and wealthy emperor or prince.

Why only dare to ask children

Huniu's grandfather should be a wise elder in the village, whose words are very objective and possess great wisdom

Such purity, flawlessness, and beauty deserve all the wonderful words in the world to describe them, just as the childhood of ancient people did

The current sister-in-law may be able to clarify a few things for him.

This story conveys a profound lesson to us

Huniu bit her finger and thought for a moment, then softly said: "Grandfather said, you have lost your official title..."

Spring in Jiangnan is a season characterized by abundant rainfall

"Huniu, come here!" Qin Kan smiled warmly and waved to Huniu

Huniu looked at the green dates in his hand and swallowed hard.

Childhood is truly wonderful

Huniu, shall we play a game?

The previous life is worth reminiscing about

Since waking up until now, Qin Kan has been filled with questions, yet he does not dare to ask, fearing that the villagers will regard him as a heretic

Qin Kan was taken aback and slowly nodded

Huniu immediately took the money and dates from his hand, stuffing them all into her bosom, and then she burst into laughter: "My grandfather once said that there are generally two reasons for being poor: one is laziness, and the other is foolishness. Which one do you think you belong to?"

Qin Kan remembered that he was a young white-collar worker who often traveled for business, frequently flying to various places. One day, on a passenger plane, he sat in first class, exchanging flirtatious glances with a beautiful flight attendant. They had already exchanged phone numbers and were almost at the point of discussing which five-star hotel to meet at after the flight. Unable to contain his excitement, he slipped unnoticed into the plane's galley and, taking advantage of the moment, touched the flight attendant's perfectly rounded backside. He intended to whisper some sweet nothings that were more intoxicating than any aphrodisiac when suddenly the plane shook violently a few times, and then everything went black. A loud explosion echoed, and Qin Kan lost consciousness. When he awoke, he found himself hanging from the beams of a room in the 17th year of the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty, suspended in the air of a feudal dynasty.

Tiger Girl : `` ... ... ''

Qin Kan glanced at her with a sense of disinterest and sighed again: "There are indeed lolis, but unfortunately they are dressed too unsexy, and there seems to be a bit too much snot on their faces..."

This question is quite profound, as Qin Kan had just crossed over yesterday afternoon. When he woke up, he found himself hanging from the beam of the room. He was very eager to know what had happened to the previous owner of this body, which led to such a fierce and passionate manner of his crossing over.

Huniu looked at him timidly, hesitating as she moved closer step by step

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Huniu blinked her eyes and thought for a while, then nodded seriously and said: "Grandfather and the clan uncles all say that you are the only scholar to emerge from our Qin Village in a hundred years, a manifestation of the Literary Star, and moreover, you are very handsome, everyone likes you..."

Unable to restrain himself, he touched his handsome face and said with a smile, "I quite like myself too, whether you believe it or not, I woke up this morning because of my own handsomeness..."

She does not have a formal name; the people in the village all call her Tiger Girl

At the edge of the field, Qin Kan looked up at the sky, sighed at the desolation without the constraints of books and pictures, and murmured to himself: "No telephone, no television, no karaoke hostesses..."

This reasoning is logically sound; it seems that scholars in ancient times placed great importance on fame and status. Losing it even once could lead to suicide, which would be considered quite normal. It is actually his failure to die from hanging that is truly abnormal.

Qin Kan's smile became increasingly warm and approachable

Little did anyone know that Hu Niu actually knew the answer to the second question. She stared intently at the copper coins in Qin Kan's hand, biting her lower lip timidly, and said: "If I tell you, will you give me what you have in your hand?"

Holding the dirty little hand of Hu Niu, Qin Kan smiled kindly, resembling a rainbow after the rain in Jiangnan

Huniu nodded

"All of them." Hu Niu was clearly not as foolish as she appeared on the surface

The rain falls in fine, continuous strands, like the gentle touch of a lover's hand, softly gliding over the beloved's body, entwined in a lingering affection

Qin Kan, with a苦 face, touched his nose for a long time. Looking at the excited figure of Hu Niu, he suddenly burst into laughter

Behind him, the faint sound of footsteps could be heard. A girl, around six or seven years old, dressed in a gray coarse cloth garment, with features that could at best be described as complete, was leading a cow as she walked through the fields. When she turned to look at him, her expression was timid.

Qin Kan rummaged through his long robe, pulling out a large handful of jujubes that he had stolen from someone else's jujube tree in the afternoon

Qin Kan looked at her and said: "The first question is, why did I hang myself yesterday afternoon?"