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Read The Ultimate Husband [by Skykissing wolf] Chapter 748 – Simon’s gazes grew colder.
Darryl did not look old enough, but he had a haughty tone.
“If that is the case, then we will have to be serious about the bet,” Darryl said with a smile. “If I were to lose, then I
shall address your attendant as my master, but if I win, your wife shall address me as her master. There are many
reporters here today, so don’t try to go back on your words.”
The audience burst into laughter.
“Does this kid think he will win for sure?”
“Yes, Mister Crescent is an elder from the Artemis Sect, and he has written many well-known poems. Who is this kid
compared to him?”
“This young man has no idea that there are many talented people here. He thinks that he is the best!”
When he heard the whispers from the crowd, Simon laughed and said, “As an elder from the Artemis Sect, I shall
honor my words.”
Simon’s wife, Summer, also nodded as she chuckled. Summer was a well-known and talented lady who was
proficient in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy and painting. She was definitely not willing to address Darryl as
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇther master. She did not think that her husband would lose.
Darryl laughed and took a step forward. “If that is the case, then let’s talk about the topic. Who shall decide on the
topic?”
A reporter walked forward and said with a smile, ” For the sake of fairness, let the reporters come up with the topic.
I am from the Lantian Daily. Perhaps I can come up with one?”
The crowd nodded.
Lantian Daily was a famous newspaper publisher. The competition had to be fair. Hence no one would object if the
reporters were to set the topic.
Simon and Darryl also nodded. “Okay, then you may come up with a topic.”
The reporter looked around and saw a potted plant with a few bamboo in it. He said, “Since ancient times, famous
writers had been fond of writing about bamboo. Why don’t we start with that?”
“Good one!”
The crowd nodded again.
Simon laughed and said, “That is a good topic.
Light a stick of incense. Whoever can write the better poem before one incense burnt out shall be the winner.
Two people brought a stick of incense and lit it up.
The audience remained silent; they knew that it was hard work to create something on the spot, especially a new
poem.
When the stick of incense had been lit, Darryl laughed and stepped forward. He announced, “I have already written
mine down.”
What? Everyone was stunned. The time passed was merely enough to take a dozen breaths, and yet Darryl had
already completed the poem?
“Then you should read your poem out loud so that everyone can hear you,” Simon challenged with a sneer.
“Yes, read the poem that you’ve written.”
All eyes were on Darryl. He took a deep breath before he began to recite his poem, like how ancient scholars would
have done. “My root grows deep between the rocks as I anchor myself in the woods, though the wind blew in all
directions, I remained strong and steady.”
Zheng Banqiao wrote the poem in the early Qing Dynasty. Darryl was reminded of the poem just then.
The short stanza made the audience fall silent! There was only d**d silence!
Everyone was stupefied as they repeatedly recited the poem in their heart!
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm‘Though the wind blew in all directions, I remained strong and steady!’
That was so apt and nicely put!
Simon’s head buzzed. He racked his brains, but he could not think of a poem at all! Even if he could, it was unlikely
that he could surpass Darryl’s poetry!
Someone took the lead and applauded, and then the audience burst into loud applause!
“Good poem! Good poem! ” “That is nicely done! ”
As the compliments flooded like a tide, Simon’s expression became uglier!
“You are so amazing, Mister.” Jewel blushed as she gently pulled the corner of Darryl’s clothes.
She did not expect Darryl to be so talented!
Darryl laughed and looked at Simon. “Elder Crescent, are you convinced now?”
Everyone looked at Simon. The older man blushed, but he bit the bullet and said, “Very well, you win this round.
We’ll have three rounds, and the person who wins two rounds is the winner.”
“Yes, two wins in three rounds!”
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