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Chapter 584 Talking about Destiny

Xiang Zhu and A Jing stood on the ancient city wall of Fenghua City, looking down at the streets of the city with firm eyes.

The breeze blew by, ruffling their hair.

Xiang Zhu leaned forward slightly, looked at A Jing intently, with a gentle smile on his face, and asked softly: "How is it? Do you have any doubts?"

Ah Jing sighed softly, propped his elbows on the old but stable table, tilted his head slightly, and said slowly with a calm look after thinking, "It seems that there is really no answer for the time being. At present, all the doubts in my heart have been answered."

Ajing walked to the stove quietly and carefully picked up the pot of hot tea.

This pot of tea is a mixture of the fruity aroma of tangerines and oranges, with some flowers added in, and it exudes an enticing aroma while steaming.

She picked up a clean cup and slowly poured hot tea into it. The amber tea swirled into the cup, emitting wisps of hot steam.

Holding the cup of hot tea, Ajing walked to Xiang Zhu, with a gentle smile on his face, and said softly: "Have a cup of tea to warm your body." As he said that, he handed the cup of tea to Xiang Zhu.

Xiang Zhu raised his head and saw the hot tea in Ajing's hand, and a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes.

He reached out to take the teacup and blew on it gently. The hot steam with the aroma of fruit and flowers filled his nose, making him feel relaxed and happy.

"Thank you." Xiang Zhu said, taking a sip. The warm tea flowed down his throat, instantly dispelling the coldness in his body and bringing a little relief to his tired body and mind.

Ah Jing frowned slightly, and said with a hint of emotion: "Didn't it snow heavily the other day?"

"What's wrong with the heavy snow?" Xiang Zhu took a sip of hot tea and asked puzzledly.

“No.” A Jing paused and said slowly, “I remember that in the last time and space, that is, before we rewrote and came to Fenghua City again, many people froze to death in Fenghua City.”

"Yes." Xiang Zhu gently put down the cup and fell into deep thought.

"Can destiny really be rewritten?" Ajing raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Huh? Why do you ask that?" Xiang Zhu did not answer directly, but asked back.

"Oh, I really feel that everything here is like a game. It doesn't seem so meaningful." Ajing said helplessly.

"What's wrong? As the city lord, aren't you happy again?" Xiang Zhu asked with concern.

"You know that's not what I'm talking about." Ajing shook his head.

Xiang Zhu nodded silently without saying anything. Seeing this, A Jing sighed softly and continued, "Just like I have read a lot of novels, I now feel that our life in Fenghua City is like the novel you wrote."

"This world was indeed created by me," Xiang Zhu admitted.

Ah Jing nodded, his eyes full of curiosity: "What is the real world like?"

Xiang Zhu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "The real world... is very complicated. It's not like here, where everything can go according to my ideas. There, people have all kinds of worries and dreams, and they work hard for their lives. But it is precisely because of this that it seems more real and meaningful." A Jing listened attentively, with a gleam in his eyes: "It sounds very different. Can we go back to that real world?"

Xiang Zhu looked at A Jing with a firm gaze: "I don't know, but since we are here, we have the responsibility to build Fenghua City well. Whether this is a game or not, we must make it better."

Ah Jing nodded slightly, as if he understood something: "Well, you are right. Let's do the things at hand first."

"What are you laughing at? Do you understand again?" Xiang Zhu asked with interest, with a smile in his eyes and a smile on his lips.

"I understand, I understand. You have answered all the questions I wanted to ask at once." Ajing's eyebrows were curved, a relieved smile was on his face, and his eyes were full of joy.

"Yes, that's right. Just be a good city lord first." Xiang Zhu nodded slightly, his tone gentle but firm.

Ah Jing nodded vigorously, her eyes showing a serious look, and said, "I don't think I have any other reason not to do the things in front of me well." She looked at Xiang Zhu with clear and firm eyes, "Since fate has brought me here to become the mayor of Fenghua City, I should shoulder this responsibility. I was still entangled in those illusory things before, but now I think that I am indeed a little confused."

"Nothing." Xiang Zhu said softly, his eyes falling on the tea in the cup, his eyes somewhat deep.

He reached out his hand, picked up the stove with a swift movement, and first filled his own cup with the steaming hot tea. The amber tea slowly poured into the cup, and wisps of mist rose up. Then, he filled Ajing's cup as well, and then he slowly spoke, his tone calm and steady: "There is no game, and there is no need to ask too much about the meaning."

Ajing was slightly startled, raised his eyes from the overflowing teacup and looked at Xiang Zhu, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"But sometimes I still can't help but wonder, what exactly are these things we've been through?" A Jing frowned slightly, "Just like the heavy snow before, and those people who froze to death in the previous time and space, I always feel that there are some things behind this that we don't understand yet."

Xiang Zhu put down the stove, leaned back in his chair, raised his head slightly, looked at the roof of the city wall, as if recalling something.

"Ajing, I know you have a lot of questions in your mind. But there are some things that you may not need to think too much about. We are here now, and we can do something practical for the people of Fenghua City to make their lives better. This in itself is a kind of meaning." He turned his head and looked at Ajing gently. "As for how this world came about and why we are here, these questions may not have a definite answer. And... even if there is a definite answer, it won't be any different."

Having said this, Xiang Zhu smiled.

After listening to Xiang Zhu's words, Ajing nodded slowly, and the doubts in his heart seemed to dissipate a little.

"You're right. I should focus more on governing Fengcheng." She took a sip of hot tea, feeling the warmth spreading through her body. "I will work hard to make Fengcheng more prosperous, so that the people will no longer suffer from cold and hunger. ... At least for now."

"What about Xiuyanxu..." Ah Jing suddenly remembered this matter, and a trace of worry appeared on his face, "Every move of Xiuyanxu involves the entire Hague."

"You and I don't have to worry about that for now." Xiang Zhu said in a steady tone.

Ah Jing nodded, then thought of something and said, "The guy named Ling Ye seems to be the leader of the Lan tribe and Luan Luan's great uncle. Luan Luan would have to call him grandpa when he sees him, right?"

"What do you think?" Xiang Zhu looked at Ajing gently with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Ah Jing frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Luanluan and Lingye are the same. Although they are from the Greedy Clan, they also have their own choices. From what I know about you, anyone who chooses the Spirit Clan in their heart and is on the side of the Spirit Clan will be given a break."

Xiang Zhu couldn't help but laugh softly after hearing this, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, "So I'm not a bad guy in your eyes? Am I so kind?"

Ah Jing nodded vigorously, his eyes firm, and said seriously: "You are so kind. If you are not kind, we will all be out of fun."