Chapter 189: Cultivated Talent
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
What Su Bin wanted to make clear was that he would not rely on Qin Zhenzhen’s money once he became an officer.
Qin Zhenzhen’s expression turned even more serious as she replied, “Because you are going to be a high-ranking officer, you need money more. With enough money, you will not be a corrupt officer!”
This statement startled Su Bin, and he asked, “Do you think I have the potential to become a corrupt official?”
Qin Zhenzhen inwardly nodded, recalling that in the book, Su Bin was depicted as not only sinister but also a corrupt official. The book attributed this to his indifference towards money due to his poverty.
However, Qin Zhenzhen continued shaking her head, implying that such assumptions were not necessarily accurate.
“That is not true. How can we tell? But people who become high-ranking officials are always tempted by the outside world. If they can’t resist it, they will get greedy the first time, and then there will be a second time, and then there will be countless times.”
“In the end, you would forget your original intention.”
Su Bin’s response was a reassuring smile as he said, “Then I promise you that I will never become a corrupt officer!”
After a few days of rest, the time for the institutional examination had arrived.
Those who passed this examination would be promoted to Elementary Level and would then be eligible to take the institutional examination.
Upon passing the institutional examination, the candidate would attain the status of a Cultivated Talent, a prestigious accomplishment that was very difficult to achieve in ancient times.
In each prefecture, there were only 300 individuals who could be recognized as Cultivated Talents.
As the institutional examination approached, the prefecture became livelier, with Elementary Level students who were here for the examination gathering in anticipation.
Meanwhile, candidates who had not succeeded in the examination were heading back home, and alongside them, there were also Elementary Level students who had failed the institutional examination in previous years, akin to repeaters in modern times.
And they could repeat for decades.
Some Elementary Level students were already gray-haired, and they were determined to become Cultivated Talents.
So three days later, there would be more than 200 candidates for the institutional examination, about 3,000 to 4,000 people.
Due to the story at the tea house, the eyes that were staring at Su Bin and Qin Zhenzhen had disappeared.
But Qin Zhenzhen and the others did not let down their guard. They would not go out alone.
On the day when Su Bin went to the institutional examination, Qin Zhenzhen, Qin Silong, and two guards accompanied him.
They were safe and sound along the way.
Su Bin passed the security check as well.
It was the same for three consecutive examinations.
Every time the examination was done, Su Bin appeared very calm, and he even wore a proud smile when facing Qin Zhenzhen.
After the examination, they had to wait a few days before the results were released.
Without the prying eyes of others, they could finally relax for a while.
On the day the rankings were to be announced, they woke up early.
Su Bin whispered to Qin Zhenzhen, “Darling, have you prepared the happiness money?”
In response, Qin Zhenzhen asked, “Are you so confident that you will be among the top scorers?”
Su Bin replied, “This time is different. If I can make it to the top 10, I will need to spend some money. Don’t you think I have a chance to make it to the top
He had decided to use the Best Performers as guarantors for the candidates so they could receive a monthly allowance.
Qin Zhenzhen showed him the money bag. “It is ready!”
Su Bin felt overjoyed.
Qin Zhenzhen gazed at his face, which was clear and radiant when he was in a good mood. However, when he looked at her, she averted her eyes.
Before they could check the rankings, a loud shout echoed through the area.
“It’s Su Bin again!”
“Su Bin ranked first, and he’s the top scorer again!”
In response to the news, Qin Zhenzhen threw a large bag of money on the ground.
The candidates rushed forward, hoping to grab the bag, as it would be advantageous for them.
Su Bin found himself surrounded by examination candidates who asked him for tips.
Qin Zhenzhen and Fourth Brother waited patiently for a long while before Su
Bin finally emerged from the crowd..