Chapter 530: I Won't Take Daddy's Kiss!

Xiao Hu pursed (their) lips.

Nanguo Buxie originally had no hope. Because Xiao Chen's strength was not inferior to Nanguo Buxie's. Nanguo Buxie could achieve a perfect score, and Xiao Chen naturally could as well.

When the name Ye Xiaohu was heard, Nanguo Buxie's heart skipped a beat.

Nanguo Buxie's complexion changed abruptly.

For some unknown reason, a strange feeling crossed Nanguo Buxie's mind, thinking that having missed this perfect‑score slot, the second perfect score would also be irrelevant to Nanguo Buxie.

No!

It won't happen!

The second perfect score will definitely still be his!

Thinking that way, Nanguo Buxie clenched his back teeth, his whole being taut like a stretched string.

Although hard to accept, it was inevitable that Ye Xiaohu could obtain a perfect score.

After all, with two perfect scores, there must be one perfect score between Ye Xiaohu and Xiao Chen.

"Brother, you don't need to worry; there's another perfect score, it will definitely be yours!"

"Yes, Imperial Attendant, you can definitely do it!"

Nanguo Buxie said nothing, his gaze unwavering as he stared at Wu Shushan, waiting for him to announce the third result.

Once the third result is revealed, everything will become clear.

Compared with the tense, suppressed atmosphere of Nangong Han's family, Ye Qingran's side, a household of four, was clearly much more composed.

It was unclear whether it stemmed from confidence in the results or complete indifference.

At this moment, Wu Shushan had already taken the third scroll.

The Academy disciples below, including the Academy Instructor, all stared unblinkingly at him—or rather at the scroll in his hand—waiting for him to state the third result.

Earlier, the Dean personally admitted that this literary exam produced two perfect scores, one of which had already been revealed as Ye Xiaohu, so who would claim the other perfect score?

Ye Xiaochen?

Or Nanguo Buxie?

Wu Shushan opened the scroll, lifted the Seal on it, saw the name, and gave a slight smile.

He already knew...

"This scroll is not a perfect score."

Wu Shushan deliberately paused, and for a moment, everyone's curiosity reached its peak.

Wu Shushan shifted his gaze onto Ye Xiaochen.

Nanguo Buxie, seeing this, felt ecstatic.

Since this scroll was not a perfect score, why did Wu Shushan look at Ye Xiaochen?

It must be because this non‑perfect scroll belonged to Ye Xiaochen!

Great!

He finally got a perfect score!

He finally outperformed Ye Xiaochen in the literary exam!

Before Wu Shushan could announce the results, Nanguo Buxie couldn't help but shout, his voice bright as if venting.

Ling Xueyao and Nangong Han also showed a relaxed expression.

As long as they have one perfect score on their side, they won't lose!

"Imperial Attendant, congratulations!"

Ling Xueyao had already begun celebrating.

Wu Shushan's face showed a strange expression, and he hurriedly announced:

"This non‑perfect scroll belongs to Nanguo Buxie."

With those words, everyone was stunned.

Dean Wu Yuanzhang said that this non‑perfect scroll was Nanguo Buxie's!

Shouldn't it have been Ye Xiaochen's?

"Dean, did you make a mistake?"

Li Elder hurriedly questioned.

Several Elders also echoed in agreement.

Wu Shushan displayed the scroll to them, "Look for yourselves whether I made a mistake."

A few Elders checked, and indeed the name on the scroll was Nanguo Buxie.

"This scroll is Nanguo Buxie's; why are you looking at Ye Xiaochen?"

Ling Xueyao was so angry she could have spat blood.

Wu Shushan, looking innocent, said, "What, who said I must look at a specific person when announcing the results?"

"Besides, the reason I looked at Ye Xiaochen was to congratulate him in advance."

At this point, who still didn't understand?

Since Nanguo Buxie wasn't the perfect score, Ye Xiaochen must be. Dean Wu Yuanzhang looked at him, as if congratulating him in advance.

That statement has no flaw.

But it ruined Nanguo Buxie!

He thought he had the perfect score and had already begun celebrating early; that shout showed his relief and excited joy.

However, before long, he was slapped with reality.

After Wu Shushan corrected him, Nanguo Buxie turned into a statue, motionless, his eyes filled with unparalleled shock.

The perfect score, not his?

Full marks, it's Ye Xiaochen's!

"No, this can't be! No, I don't believe it! Full marks are mine! Mine!"

Nanguo Buxie shouted at Wu Shushan.

He looked as if gone mad, hysterical, veins bulging, eyes showing wolf‑like ferocity.

Wu Shushan shook his head gently: this child has excellent potential; if properly nurtured, the future is limitless.

But his rebellious spirit is too strong, his mindset poor; if he continues in obstinacy, not only will he fail to become great, he may even go astray!

"Exactly! How could my Imperial Attendant not get full marks?! Wu Shushan, are you secretly helping Ye Xiaohu and Ye Xiaochen cheat?"

Ling Xueyao's fierce gaze shot at Wu Shushan, addressing him by his full name, giving him no respect.

She is the pampered daughter of Dan Valley, a spoiled brat; a mere deputy dean—why should she be taken seriously?

Wu Shushan's expression darkened.

"Ling Xueyao, watch your words!"

He truly was angry.

"Some things you did, I turned a blind eye to, pretended not to see. I didn't expect you to bite back? I, Wu Shushan, am spotless; the sun and moon can testify. If you don't believe me, I swear to heaven: if any misconduct occurs, may heaven strike, thunder crack, and you meet a terrible death!"

Those words were heavy.

Wu Shushan is widely regarded in the Divine Land Academy as good‑tempered.

He never expected to be forced today to utter a Poisoned Oath publicly.

For a moment, everyone stared at each other, shocked to the core.

Ling Xueyao's face turned pale, speechless for a moment.

Wu Shushan has already sworn a Poisoned Oath; what else can she say?

"Mother, you heard, right? I also got full marks!"

Xiao Chen, upon learning the result, immediately told Ye Qingran.

In those bright big eyes, it plainly read: seeking praise.

Ye Qingran pursed her lips in a smile and, on a whim, gave Xiao Chen a light smack on the face, "My son, wonderful!"

"Mother, and me! I also got full marks!"

Ye Qingran naturally shared the praise equally.

"You all are wonderful, you are my pride!"

Watching this scene, Wu Shushan suddenly understood.

Why there is a gap between people.

Perhaps bloodline talent is innate and unchangeable, but character and virtue are acquired, heavily shaped by environment and those around them.

Nanguo Buxie having a mother as willful, capricious, and misguided as Ling Xueyao is his sorrow.

As for Ye Xiaohu and Ye Xiaochen, having a mother like Ye Qingran who encourages and gently guides them is their luck.

"So I'm nonexistent as your father?"

Fu Hanxiu felt a pang of jealousy.

In front of his son, he seemed invisible.

"I don't want dad's kisses!"

Xiao Chen wore a disgusted expression.

Fu Hanxiu: "......"

Rejected by his son!

Ahahaha~

Ye Qingran laughed inwardly like a sow.