I Became a Scholar and Fell for the Little Tyrant

[Two male leads: a genius scholar who is exceptionally good at making money vs. a violent, hot-tempered young tyrant who is an especially brutal fighter. A power couple, with the tyrant pursuing the recipient step by step. Imperial examinations + ensemble cast + nation-building + court politics] Wen Mingqi transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a scholar who has yet to pass even the lowest level of the imperial examinations. He has only ten taels of silver to his name, nowhere near enough to fund his exam journey. What’s he to do? Get fast food, milk tea, malatang, hot pot, novels, and more up and running, and make a fortune! He earns top honors in all six imperial exams, rises to Grand Secretary, and enjoys a smooth path through the exams alongside his companions. Wen Mingqi is determined to make money and pass the exams, and he intends to excel at both. Zhao Ying watched the person across from him bristle again, bewildered. Why was he angry? Wasn’t he supposed to be shy? Seeing that the other man’s reaction was far from what he expected, the young tyrant panicked. It looked like he would have to think carefully about how to win over the person he loved. From the moment Wen Mingqi met Zhao Ying, who had transferred to his school, he knew Zhao Ying came from an extraordinary background. He was someone to avoid, so Wen Mingqi decided to keep his distance. The first time they crossed paths, Wen Mingqi had accidentally provoked Zhao Ying and been tormented by him mercilessly. Terrified, he decided to stay even farther away. The third time they crossed paths was at a gathering with their classmates. Wen Mingqi had only gotten drunk and fallen asleep, but when he woke up, he found the young tyrant looking at him in a very different way. He said, “Zhao Ying, heroes are made by their times. This is your era.” He said, “I, Zhao Ying, willingly offer you my loyalty and everything I have. I am willing to become a stepping stone on your path to the top.”