As the second examination approached, Qin Zhenzhen and Su Ning, in their customary fashion, accompanied Su Bin to the examination site.
To their surprise, they once again crossed paths with Wang Yizhi. This time, Wang Yizhi's rotund wife had opted not to send him off personally; instead, she dispatched two servants in her stead.
Wang Yizhi's condition, however, appeared far from robust. He seemed dejected, his complexion pallid, and his gait somewhat unsteady. He was entering the examination in such a state—did he have a death wish?
Su Ning muttered, "What rotten luck to run into him again."
This time, Su Bin remained unperturbed by Wang Yizhi's presence. He acted as if he didn't recognize him and proceeded to submit his food basket for inspection.
