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Chapter 2785: The Capital (Part 141)

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"Enough chatter—I'll give you three wen today!" the middle-aged scholar bellowed. Strangely, his voice now rang with full vigor, entirely sweeping away the listless fatigue he'd displayed while reading the newspaper. "Open your eyes and look properly. These three coins are Gold Back Big Coins, quality four-fire brass—worth far more than your wretched tea soup!" With that, he tossed the copper coin

"Enough chatter—I'll give you three wen today!" the middle-aged scholar bellowed. Strangely, his voice now rang with full vigor, entirely sweeping away the listless fatigue he'd displayed while reading the newspaper. "Open your eyes and look properly. These three coins are Gold Back Big Coins, quality four-fire brass—worth far more than your wretched tea soup!" With that, he tossed the copper coins onto the table, snatched up his book satchel and wide-brimmed hat, and strode out with his head held high. About a shichen later, the young Tribute Student finished copying the newspaper, settled…

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