Chapter 139: Make a Wish for Me

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The Next Day

Before the first light of dawn could stretch across the sky, Lu Chao Chao was already awake. Today marked a crucial day for her eldest brother—it was his examination day, a pivotal moment in reclaiming his destined path. There was no time for idleness.

“Miss, you’re up quite early today,” Her personal maid Yuhua observed, smiling as she assisted Chao Chao in dressing.

“Where’s Big Brother?” Chao Chao inquired, her voice tinged with youthful curiosity and excitement.

“The eldest young master has just finished his meal. Madam is preparing additional food for him,” Yuhua responded.

“First, some milk for you, then we can have breakfast,” Yuhua suggested gently, trying to coax the little girl. “Remember, not too much meat; we had a bit of a tummy trouble last night, didn’t we?”

Chao Chao hugged Yuhua, murmuring her thanks, and then excitedly grabbed two small gold nuggets.

Once dressed, she scampered toward the front courtyard, her face aglow.

“Big Brother, Big Brother…” she called out, her cheeks flushed from her brisk run.

“Make a wish for me… quick, quick, gift me something…” she pleaded, tugging at her clothes.

Lu Yuan Shu, slightly taken aback, replied, “Big Brother has his exam today and didn’t prepare a gift. Can I give you one afterwards?”

Chao Chao shook her head, urgency evident on her sweat-dampened face. [I want a gift now, please make a wish for me, quick, quick…]

Spotting a flower at her feet, she pointed eagerly. “Can you pick that for me?”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Lu Yuan Shu plucked the flower and handed it to her. “Here, for Chao Chao.”

Grasping it with both hands, her eyes lit up with hope. “Wish me for luck,” she demanded, her voice brimming with confidence.

“I wish that Chao Chao brings me a sprinkle of her luck,” he proclaimed, feeling he had the strength but needed that extra bit of fortune.

Chao Chao’s smile turned into a joyful crescent. “Gods will bless youwa,” she declared.

[Yay, Big Brother made a wish from me.]

Convinced today would be filled with perfect luck, Lu Yuan Shu joined his family in the carriage, heading toward the examination hall. Miraculously, their route remained clear despite the heavy traffic.

Upon their arrival, as dawn broke, a long line had already formed at the entrance. Yet, as Lu Yuan Shu alighted from the carriage, a group of officials directed him to the front of the line.

Lu Yuan Xiao couldn’t contain his amazement. “Wow, Big Brother is really lucky today!”

Everything was aligning perfectly!

As Lu Yuan Shu placed his hand over his heart, turning to see Chao Chao cheering wildly for him, he felt an unusual clarity wash over him, energizing his mind and body.

Indeed, as he entered the hall, he was directed to the best seat, while Lu Jing Huai was relegated to the worst one next to the toilet. Amidst the stifling heat of August, the stench was overpowering, causing Lu Jing Huai to gag.

Back outside, the mood was tense yet filled with anticipation.

“Pray to Buddha, pray to Buddha, Big Brother, please don’t end up near that terrible toilet,” Lu Yuan Xiao prayed earnestly.

“What’s the worst seat?” Chao Chao asked innocently.

“It’s right next to the toilet. In summer, the smell is unbearable,” Lu Zheng Yue explained, chuckling at the grim thought. “Imagine trying to focus there.”

With unwavering confidence, Chao Chao beamed. “My Big Brother won’t get the worst seat!”

The crowd around them buzzed with excitement and speculation.

“I bet on Lu Jing Huai.”

“Place my bet quickly on him.”

“Though Lu Yuan Shu was a prodigy at eight, after ten years bedridden, how can he compete?”

“Poor Lu Yuan Shu. Everything he had now belongs to Lu Jing Huai.”

Lu Yuan Xiao’s face flushed with anger. “I’ll confront them! I’ll make them regret their words!”

“There’s no need for confrontation now. Big Brother’s results will speak for themselves,” Lu Zheng Yue interjected, keeping the peace before such a crucial moment.

[Quick, quick, bet on Big Brother.]

[Jiang Yun Jin will soon marry Lu Jing Huai. The Pei family deceived the Jiang family into wagering thirty thousand taels on Lu Jing Huai.]

“I’ve put sixteen thousand taels on Lu Yuan Shu.”

“I’ve got three hundred and twenty taels on him.”

Fervor marked their words as the brothers placed their bets.

The bookmaker smirked, “Once the bet is placed, it’s final.”

“We won’t take it back,” Lu Zheng Yue declared sternly.

As the examination commenced, more bets were placed on Lu Jing Huai.

Meanwhile, Chao Chao directed Yuhua to withdraw ten thousand taels for another wager on her Big Brother, having already allocated her remaining funds.

“What’s the use of betting on a cripple?” Lu Jing Yao scoffed from within her carriage, her young eyes sharp with cunning.

Unbeknownst to her, within Chao Chao’s small frame resided a formidable spirit.

“If he wins, I’ll eat my words publicly!” Lu Jing Yao muttered in vexation, unable to fathom why Lu Chao Chao was so favored.

Chao Chao flashed a toothy grin. “Okay, I’ll make sure to feed you well!”

[Alright, alright, you’ll definitely be eating your words!]

[It’s a promise!]

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