Li Dexian slowly opened his mouth with an expression of extreme shock. He seemed unable to believe his eyes that this big dark guy was actually an enlarged version of that toy! If this iron guy could really run, wouldn't he be invincible?
Lin Xiaofeng silently circled the locomotive twice, his breathing became short and his mood became more and more intense. No one knows the meaning of this thing better than him. Once again he witnessed history and this time he could clearly feel the opportunity for development from the agricultural to the industrial age. This strong contrast brought great impact to people, especially to him. He couldn't help but stretched out his hand to touch the cold locomotive body and let out a long sigh.
"Can this car start?" Lin Xiaofeng turned to look at Qi Jihang and asked. His voice was filled with anticipation and curiosity. Qi Jihang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's not working yet, it's not working at all, I can only move it a little bit, at least the wheels can turn."
Lin Xiaofeng seemed quite excited after hearing this. He walked up to Qi Jihang and patted his shoulder and said, "It's good to be able to move a little bit. This is a big step for mankind!" His voice was full of appreciation and encouragement. To be honest, he just proposed a concept and he really couldn't help with the specific details. He didn't expect that a bunch of "country bumpkins" from Yangqu County could actually create such a miracle from scratch.
Being encouraged by Lin Xiaofeng, Qi Jihang felt a warm current in his heart. For so many years, so many research institutes in the county have been called trash. But now that their efforts have finally been recognized, he feels extremely excited and proud.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier that you built something like this?" Lin Xiaofeng asked, staring at the locomotive. There was a hint of reproach and confusion in his voice. Qi Jihang said with shame: "Sir, actually this thing was just built not long ago. We originally wanted to tell you, but it was too far away to be used, so we wanted to wait until it was completely ready before informing you. I didn't expect you to tell you today. Came to inspect it myself.”
Lin Xiaofeng nodded to express his understanding. After pondering for a moment, he asked: "Based on your experience, how much time will it take to make it run? I want an exact number." There was a kind of firmness and determination in his voice. Qi Jihang looked troubled: "It will take several months to build this machine. I think it will take at least three years." There was a trace of uncertainty and worry in his voice.
However, Lin Xiaofeng was secretly happy. Three years is too short a time for the advent of trains! "Five years, I will give you five years. Within five years, I will see it running successfully on the track. During this period, if you need manpower, you can find it directly from Beilang College without waiting for approval from above. You need it. Just ask someone to report the amount to me." His voice was full of determination and support. This made Qi Jihang feel extremely excited, as if he had seen the dawn of victory. Their years of hard work have finally been recognized, and with a strong backing like Lin Xiaofeng, they are confident that they can overcome all difficulties and make the train really run!
In the city of Sarlang in the Xixia Kingdom, the majestic palace stands like a giant, overlooking this ancient and mysterious city. At this moment, King Khan Bat'er was sitting on the throne, his eyes were profound, as if he could penetrate all appearances. The ministers stood respectfully beside him, their eyes full of awe and admiration.
A bald monk with a thick necklace hanging around his neck, he is the national master Wurige. He stood quietly aside, gazing deeply at His Highness, as if he was looking into everyone's heart.
Kneeling before His Highness was a young man. He faced everyone's gaze, but his expression did not change at all. Battle's voice was as loud as a bell, echoing in the hall: "Are you Wu Xianyi?"
Wu Xianyi raised his head with a flattering smile on his face. Although he was missing a few teeth, it did not affect his ability to express himself. "That's right, little man." He replied, "I didn't expect that King Khan also understands Jingjiang's language. I really admire him."
Barter snorted, not taking the compliment seriously. "You are a capable man, able to transport so much iron ore from Jingjiang." He said, a look of appreciation flashed in his eyes, "I will give you a seat." Then he asked, "You come to see me in person today. Do I have any big business to discuss? "
Wu Xianyi secretly claimed to be strange. He has been smuggling iron ore for Gumongolia in recent years, but he did not expect that Gumongolia would change its strategy and imitate Jingjiang, and Battelle even called himself "I". He took a deep breath and said mysteriously: "Your Majesty, this villain is not here for business." His words were full of mystery, making everyone present look at him.
"Jingjiang Kingdom has obtained a flying artifact." Wu Xianyi continued, "I heard that they established a new army called the Shenji Battalion. I guess this Shenji Battalion is to control this flying artifact. In the future, Jingjiang Kingdom The war may not only be a ground war, but also an air war. After I got the news, I rushed to tell His Majesty, hoping that Your Majesty can prepare in advance if there is a war between the two countries. "
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole audience burst into laughter. Someone questioned: "Feitian? Are you talking in your sleep? What evidence do you have?" Their laughter and doubts intertwined to form a satirical melody.
Wu Xianyi was not afraid, and he replied confidently: "I have been in Kyoto for a long time, and the source of the information is very reliable. This flying thing was only displayed in Kyoto for two days and then disappeared. This incident caused a lot of confusion in Kyoto A sensation." Even though he said this, most people still shook their heads in disbelief. They think there are many things that can fly, such as kites, but can they still go to war on kites? This idea seemed too ridiculous to them.
However, the expressions of Battle and Uzhige did not change at all. Battelle frowned and asked: "I can understand if you are just smuggling iron ore for personal gain. But why do you betray your country?" His question went to the core and Wu Xianyi could not avoid it.
Wu Xianyi gritted his teeth and said: "My surname is not actually Ning, my surname is Ruan, and my name is Tianjing. I am not from the Jingjiang Kingdom either." His words were full of firmness and determination, as if he was announcing his true identity to the world. .
"Your surname is Ruan?" Battelle thought for a while and suddenly understood, "Are you from the royal family of Haiyun Kingdom?" His tone was full of surprise and doubt.
"Yes, I am the second son of King Wu." Ruan Tianjing admitted his identity frankly. Everyone was shocked that Haiyun Kingdom had been destroyed for a long time, but there were still royal members alive and still engaged in smuggling activities in Jingjiang Kingdom. It was really lucky.
Battle laughed, his laughter echoing in the empty hall with a bit of ridicule and contempt. "Interesting, really interesting!" he said, "Haiyun Kingdom has been destroyed for so long, and there are still people in the royal family alive. How dare you come to sow discord between us and Jingjiang Kingdom." There was a hint of cunning and vigilance in his eyes.
Ruan Tianjing's heartbeat accelerated, but he remained calm on the surface. He took a deep breath, and then said slowly: "Since the relationship between the two countries is so friendly, why does your Majesty keep smuggling iron ore from me? If it is not to make weapons to prepare for war, is it to make agricultural tools?" His The question was sharp and direct, going straight to Bart's heart.
Battle said in a deep voice: "We in Xixia have our own national conditions and don't need you to say anything." His voice was cold and majestic, as if to suppress Ruan Tianjing's doubts.
However, Ruan Tianjing did not back down. He continued: "I am here to warn your Majesty sincerely. Li Shiming is also a warlike person. Although Xixia and Jingjiang State have good relations now, the resentment between the two countries is already deep. If Jingjiang State is fully prepared, , That’s not a good thing for us in Xixia.” His voice was firm and powerful, as if he wanted to wake up Battelle from his deep sleep.
He added: "Now there is a new North Corridor University in Kyoto, which recruits talents from all over the world. The heaven-defending artifact came from this university. In the long run, they will definitely develop more weapons to defend against enemies. What I said today is all It’s true, believe it or not.” After saying that, he lowered his head and fell into silence. His heart was full of helplessness and expectation, hoping that Battelle could understand his good intentions.
Battle snorted coldly: "Thank you for your kindness. Come, treat him well." Then, Ruan Tianjing was taken away. His figure gradually disappeared into the depths of the hall, leaving behind a silence and solemnity.
Battle turned to Uzhige and asked: "National Master, what do you think of this matter?" His eyes were full of seriousness and expectation, as if he was seeking a definite answer.
Wurige replied: "It doesn't matter that this person is a member of the Haiyun Kingdom royal family. What matters is whether what he said is true." He paused and continued, "If what he said is true, then we must Prepare early." His voice was calm and powerful, as if telling Battelle an indisputable fact.
Soon the spies arrived. Wurige asked him directly about the heavenly objects. The spy replied: "National Master, there is indeed such a thing called a hot air balloon. It was displayed in Kyoto for two days and there was no news. I have also heard the name Shenji Camp, but I don't know if it has anything to do with the hot air balloon. "
Battle's expression changed slightly, he waved the spy to retreat, and then looked at Uzhige. Wurige was also surprised. He didn't expect that Jingjiang Kingdom had already flown into the sky! He pondered for a while and sighed: "Your Majesty, it seems that this matter has a lot to do with Lin Xiaofeng. He is really a genius."
Upon hearing Lin Xiaofeng's name, Battelle slammed the table angrily, "I don't want to hear this name anymore!" he roared. Last winter's snowstorm caused a large number of deaths of cattle and sheep, and the acquisition of iron ore in consecutive years also left the state treasury empty. All of this is related to Lin Xiaofeng. Now a new flying artifact appeared, making him feel unprecedented pressure.
Battle looked at the ministers helplessly: "At the beginning, you said that if you want to conquer Jingjiang, you must learn their culture. I listened to your suggestions, but now we have been taken advantage of by them." He said, "Now people are I have complaints, go and ask them if they are willing to wait!”
Everyone was excited after hearing this and expressed that they could not wait any longer. "Your Majesty, we have been preparing for a long time. Now we have 60,000 heavy armored cavalry, enough to sweep across the world!" Someone said, "Even if the opponent can fly, can they stand firm in the sky? Can they use stones and Did the wood hit someone on the ground?"
Someone else said: "Your Majesty, this war is inevitable. With the consumption of these 60,000 heavy cavalry, we cannot afford it!" Their voices echoed in the hall, as if to push Battle's determination to a climax.
Battle looked at Uzhge: "Did you hear that? We can't wait any longer. We can only look for a suitable time." His eyes were full of determination and courage, as if he was telling Uzhge an indisputable fact. .
Wurige looked at the eager eyes below and sighed quietly: "Since His Majesty has made a decision, of course I will comply with it." He said, "Your Majesty may not like to hear some words, but I still have to Said. Since I came back from Jingjiang, I have been sending people to pay attention to the developments in Kyoto. There have been great changes in Kyoto over the years, but they are all related to one person. "
"You mean Lin Xiaofeng?" Battelle asked, frowning.
"Yes." Wurige replied, "He is a genius. If he can be used by us Xixia, he will definitely be of great help to us. And he must know the situation of the flying artifact. So before considering other things, we He must be invited first." As soon as he finished speaking, the whole place fell into silence. Everyone understood what Wu Rige meant, but inviting Lin Xiaofeng to come to Xixia was not an easy task. However, for the future and destiny of the country, they must try their best.
Battelle frowned and asked with confusion: "Why should we invite him? Although Lin Xiaofeng is a talented person, he does not seem to have a close relationship with our country. How could the Jingjiang court send him to us?"
Wurige smiled slightly and tried to calm Bartel's doubts: "Your Majesty, please be patient and listen to me carefully."
He paused and then continued: "Lin Xiaofeng, this person is indeed an extraordinary talent, but his way of thinking is very different from ordinary people. He has made many military exploits in Jingjiang, but his relationship with the court officials is like fire and water."
"Jingjiang's culture advocates morality and despises practicality. They value people's hearts and moral articles more than actual skills."
"But Lin Xiaofeng is an anomaly. He despises moral theory, but has a soft spot for practical technology. He only looks at results, pursues quick decisions, and often uses drastic means to achieve his goals. This style of acting makes him appear prominent in the court. Out of place.”
When Wu Rige said this, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes: "I have been paying attention to Jingjiang's Beilang Daily for a long time. It is a newspaper run by Lin Xiaofeng. Whenever he makes a move, the newspaper will publicize it, which has no purpose. He will not give up. He is so high-profile, which naturally attracts criticism. "
After hearing this, Battle nodded thoughtfully: "You are right, but he has made great military exploits, how can others turn a blind eye?"
"This is what the authorities are obsessed with, and the bystanders are clear." Wurig sighed, "Furthermore, after he became the commander of the Imperial Guards, he used his power to suppress dissidents and even boasted about himself in the newspapers. Those small officials who were punished by him, There is often a bigger backer behind him, and by doing this, he will undoubtedly make many enemies.”
After hearing this, Battle actually laughed: "Listening to what you said, he is quite straight-tempered and a down-to-earth person."
When Wurige heard this, his face suddenly turned red, and he cursed secretly in his heart. He was actually a cunning person. I remember that when I first arrived in Jingjiang, I was beguiled by his sweet words, and as a result Buhashe lost his ear. After he left, he slandered me in the newspapers.
He took a deep breath and tried to keep his tone calm: "Your Majesty, don't be deceived by his loyal appearance. He is actually extremely cunning! Now he is relying on the emperor's favor and the power of the Jin Yiwei to do whatever he wants, let the People dare not speak out when they are angry.”
"Although Jingjiang officials uphold moral principles on the surface, how can there be no exchange of interests in private? Lin Xiaofeng stepped in and benefited himself at the expense of others. I guess they have long hated him internally."
"So, we can follow the trend and invite him through the ceremony of trade and celebration. In this way, our big event is expected to be successful."
Barter pondered for a moment and asked, "How sure are you?"
Urige replied confidently: "I am 90% sure. The court in Jingjiang knows nothing about our plan. They will only regard this invitation as a friendly diplomatic event and cannot refuse."
"As soon as Lin Xiaofeng comes, we can take the opportunity to explore the heavenly objects, and then look for opportunities to take action."
"It would be great if we could use Lin Xiaofeng as our own. He has a unique way of thinking and can create many amazing things."
"Moreover, this person is extremely greedy for money. We can threaten him first and then promise him a lot of money. I believe it will not be difficult to subdue him."
Battle asked again: "Then who are you going to send for this operation?"
Uzhige thought for a while and replied: "I think the sixth prince Tardali is the most suitable."
Battle smiled bitterly and shook his head: "He has a weak character, is procrastinating in his actions, and lacks the courage to move forward. Why did you choose him?"
"Although the sixth prince is not brave enough, his character is kind enough to make those cunning people like him."
"Coupled with his distinguished status, it is enough to show that our country attaches great importance to this invitation. These two points are enough."
"I have a long-standing friendship with him, and if I ask him to bring my letters there, everything will be safe."
"What about Ruan Tianjing?" Battelle suddenly changed the subject.
Wurige replied: "This man is very deep in the city, and our spies were unable to find anything unusual about him for a long time. Moreover, his ability is indeed extraordinary, and he can actually find iron ore."
"We are not short of iron weapons now, so why not detain him first? He may be useful in the future."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away." Wurige responded.
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In distant Jingjiang, in the principal's office of Beilang University, Lin Xiaofeng was happily flipping through the reports. He now holds the dual positions of Imperial Guard and University, but he is able to do so with ease, because official documents are forwarded by dedicated personnel and there is no need for him to handle cumbersome matters personally.
The school's development exceeded his expectations and many outstanding talents were selected. Now, he has shifted his focus here and is committed to cultivating more talents.
Although students are still learning basic knowledge, this is already a rare progress in the context of the restrictive concepts of this era. It's indeed something to be happy about.
As the second round of enrollment begins, the registration situation is more intense than in previous years. Therefore, the school decided to add a new art department to attract more students.
Recently, the school also hired two foreign teaching assistants. Although they have no special skills, they have a good understanding of Western art and can help students broaden their horizons and absorb Western nutrition.
The talents cultivated by the school are very practical. In the future, when Jin Yiwei performs tasks, he will need excellent painters to assist him, and these students can just serve as reserve forces.
Moreover, Lin Xiaofeng still has many world-famous paintings hidden in his mind, which will surely shine in the future.
Although the development momentum of the university is good, Lin Xiaofeng has a big regret in his heart: the school is too yang-y because all the students are boys.
The art department is supposed to be for young and beautiful girls.
When Lin Xiaofeng was thinking about how to recruit female students in the future, the principal's office was suddenly pushed open with a bang. Three students escorted two foreign assistant teachers and came to him angrily.
"Principal, we need to report it!"
Lin Xiaofeng asked in shock: "What happened?"
"These two foreigners don't follow the rules! They actually asked us to draw erotic pictures, or men's erotic pictures! It's so shameless and obscene! It ruined the atmosphere of our school!"
"Uh... have you drawn it?"
"Drawing! But halfway through the drawing, they actually said you don't need to wear pants!"
Eric and Karami expressed their grievances: "Sir! In our culture, the body is pure and flawless!"
"Shut up! Then what do you usually wear?"
Lin Xiaofeng waved his hands helplessly and said: "Forget it, let them go. In foreigners' culture, painting nudes is no big deal."
"Everything will be drawn in the future, and the research in other majors will also need your drawing assistance. Let's go back to class."
The three students still refused to give up: "Principal, what if we only draw erotic pictures from now on? This is the invasion of obscene culture!"
The foreigners began to cry again: "That's really not an erotic picture!"
Hey, Lin Xiaofeng rubbed his eyebrows and said: "You have to be merciful and merciful. Where did the cultural invasion come from? How can our culture be invaded by foreigners so easily? We have to have some confidence in ourselves."
"Go back and continue painting! Show me when you're done!"
Seeing that Lin Xiaofeng was a little unhappy, the three students could only leave angrily, escorting the foreign teaching assistant back together.
Not long after this little storm passed, there was a knock on the door of the principal's office again.
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A faint reply came to Lin Xiaofeng's ears. He looked up and saw the door opened slightly, revealing a narrow slit, and a small and timid head tentatively stuck its way in. That was Fu Jiayi, and her appearance surprised Lin Xiaofeng.
"Jiayi, how did you find yourself here?" Lin Xiaofeng's tone was filled with surprise.
A faint blush appeared on Fu Jiayi's face, and she seemed a little hesitant, as if she was looking for the right words. In order to find Lin Xiaofeng, she traveled through most of the city, asking everyone she met along the way. After many twists and turns, she finally found this place. At this moment, facing Lin Xiaofeng's gaze, she suddenly felt that her arrival seemed a bit unexpected. Her lips moved a few times, but she could not say a word.
When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, he said with his usual straightforwardness: "Stop standing there stupidly, sit down and talk, we are all our own people here, you are welcome."
Fu Jiayi smiled shyly, and the blush extended from her cheeks to her ears. She sat on the chair obediently, her voice as thin as a mosquito's chirp: "Am I disturbing you?"
Lin Xiaofeng stared at her, frowning slightly: "You come to me, there must be something wrong, just tell me directly."
Fu Jiayi nodded gently, and her voice became deeper: "Actually, I'm here because of my sister's matter. Some people have been pestering us recently. My sister and I don't know what to do. We really have no choice, so I’m coming to find you.”
"Who is pestering you? What exactly is pestering you?" Lin Xiaofeng's curiosity was aroused.
"They are a few young men from noble families," Fu Jiayi replied, "I don't know where they came from. They have been pestering me and my sister these days. My sister said these people are not easy to offend. Although I don't want to do it in every way, I can't refuse it directly. I'm worried that she will get into trouble, so I came to see you."
After listening to Fu Jiayi's narration, Lin Xiaofeng already had a rough idea. He guessed that these noble princes might just be temporary suitors and did not necessarily have any malicious intentions. But he still felt a little uneasy in his heart, so he further asked about the specific time and place.
"It was at the poetry meeting in Yaofeng Tower." Fu Jiayi replied.
"Okay, I'll go there tomorrow to check on the situation." Lin Xiaofeng promised.
Hearing this, Fu Jiayi's eyes flashed with joy, and she thanked her repeatedly, with endless gratitude in her voice.
Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said in an elder-like tone: "You're welcome, we are all family members. By the way, do you come to Beidong University often?"
Fu Jiayi shook his head, with a trace of envy in his eyes: "I don't come here often, but I am very envious of the learning environment here."
"Then you can come often in the future," Lin Xiaofeng encouraged. "When the school recruits students, you can just report my name."
Fu Jiayi looked at him with reverent eyes. At that moment, her heart was filled with gratitude and respect. Lin Xiaofeng's words seemed to point out a path to knowledge for her. She became more determined to study and determined to be admitted to Beilang University.
Just as the two were chatting happily, Luo Huajun walked in. He held a stack of documents in his hand and said to Lin Xiaofeng with a serious face: "Sir, this is an important document handed over today. Please read it and give your approval." With that, he handed a document to Lin Xiaofeng.
Lin Xiaofeng took the file and was about to open it to read it when he heard Luo Huajun mention the interesting story just now: "Oh, by the way, a student just gave me an erotic painting with a man on it. I looked a lot like you." of."
Lin Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment by these words. He looked up at Luo Huajun and frowned slightly. Luo Huajun originally wanted to tease the two of them, but he didn't expect that Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly turned serious.
"Hua Jun, you are becoming more and more unruly now." Lin Xiaofeng said in a deep voice, "Can this kind of thing be used as a joke?"
Luo Huajun was at a loss after being scolded by Lin Xiaofeng. He smiled awkwardly and quickly explained: "Master, I... I was just joking, nothing else."
"Okay, be more careful in the future." Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand, signaling for him to retreat.
Luo Huajun breathed a sigh of relief, turned and left the room. He knew that although Lin Xiaofeng was usually kind to others, he was an extremely rigorous person at work and could not tolerate any sloppiness or frivolity.
Finally, Lin Xiaofeng told Luo Huajun that they would go out together to perform a mission tomorrow. Although Luo Huajun was a little reluctant to be called to perform a task during his vacation, under Lin Xiaofeng's watchful eyes, he had no choice but to comply.
The next day, before the early morning fog had completely dissipated, Fu Jiayi, Lin Xiaofeng and Luo Huajun were standing downstairs in Yaofeng Building. Fu Jiayi's face was full of nervousness and expectation. She looked at the two of them with a hint of warning in her tone: "Go upstairs later, and you must not show off your flaws. If someone sees something is wrong, we will Maybe I won’t be able to get in.”
Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly. There was no extra expression on his calm face, and he just used his eyes to signal Fu Jiayi to leave first. At this moment, he seemed to be a guardian, standing aside silently, building a line of defense for the two sisters.
Fu Jiayi walked quickly towards the guard. The doorman was busy checking the guest list. When he saw Fu Jiayi approaching, an eager smile appeared on his face: "Miss Fu Er, why are you here? Our young master has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Has my sister arrived already?" Fu Jiayi asked tentatively.
"Yes, Miss Fu is already inside. Come in quickly." The guard responded enthusiastically.
Fu Jiayi pointed to Lin Xiaofeng and Luo Huajun behind her, and explained: "I also brought two servants with me. I'm afraid it won't be safe when I go home at night, so I have to go in with me."
The guard looked at the two tall men and agreed without much thought. After all, in this bustling entertainment venue, it is common to bring a few servants.
Yaofeng Building is brightly lit inside and outside, and every decoration is exquisite but not rigid. It is indeed a good place for people to find happiness.
Lin Xiaofeng said to Jiayi, "You go find your sister first, and we'll check the situation before going in." His voice was steady and powerful, as if everything was under his control.
Fu Jiayi nodded and quickly walked into the building. Her figure disappeared into the bustling crowd.
After she left, Luo Huajun said to Lin Xiaofeng in a somewhat teasing tone: "Master, it seems that you still think that I am better than Xie Hongxin in the end?"
Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him and raised an imperceptible curve at the corner of his mouth: "He is a father and should serve his children. You have no one to accompany you when you are old. It is convenient to take you with me." Although his words were straightforward, he revealed a kind of difficulty. The depth and vicissitudes of speech.
Luo Huajun's face darkened, but he quickly cheered up. He understands that in this complex world, everyone has their own place and role to play.
The lights in Yaofeng Tower were bright, and laughter and laughter could be heard one after another. There is a stage in the hollow part of the four-story attic. The singer on the stage is playing the pipa and singing a cappella. Her voice is gentle and gentle, flowing in everyone's heart like spring water.
Fu Lingzhi stood in the crowd wearing white clothes, like a blooming white lotus. Several Confucian scholars surrounded her, vying to talk to her with flattering smiles on their faces. She always maintained a polite smile and answered their questions one by one, without losing her grace or reserve.
Fu Jiayi walked through the crowd and saw her sister at a glance. She shouted loudly: "Sister, I have something to tell you."
Fu Lingzhi raised her head, saw her sister, and smiled sweetly: "Please wait a moment, my sister has something to tell me." She pulled Fu Jiayi to the corner and asked reproachfully: "Why are you here so late?" There was a bit of doting and helplessness in his tone.
Fu Jiayi smiled playfully: "I know you don't want to come to such an occasion, so I found a helper for you, so you don't have to deal with him anymore."
"Master Lin?" Fu Lingzhi's expression changed instantly. She never expected that her sister would invite Lin Xiaofeng here.
"Yes!" Fu Jiayi replied proudly, as if he had done something great.
Fu Lingzhi pinched Fu Jiayi angrily: "You damn girl! Why did you invite him here? We don't owe him any favors!" There was a bit of anger and helplessness in her words. She knew that Lin Xiaofeng was a good person, but the two sisters did not want to have too much interaction with him. After all, in this complex society, debts of gratitude are the most difficult to repay. However, Fu Jiayi said aggrievedly: "Isn't it just for you?" She looked at her sister with a stubborn light in her eyes. As if to say: "Everything I do is for you."
While the two were arguing, Lin Xiaofeng and Luo Huajun also walked into the building. Fu Lingzhi felt inexplicably relieved when she saw Lin Xiaofeng. As long as she doesn't come in a big way, at least she can find ways to resolve any conflicts that may arise. Although she felt a little more relaxed, she also knew that it would be difficult to repay this favor in the future.
Fu Lingzhi bowed slightly to Lin Xiaofeng and tried to keep her tone calm: "Mr. Lin, please forgive me that my sister may be talking nonsense in front of you because she is young and ignorant. In fact, no one has harassed us sisters. I'm sorry to invite you here today." She hoped that she could resolve the embarrassment in this way and also did not want Lin Xiaofeng to misunderstand.
However, Lin Xiaofeng frowned and looked at her and said, "What did you say? I'm here to help Fu Jiayi. Check to see if she has been harassed!" His words were firm and powerful, as if there was no doubt. He knew what Fu Lingzhi was worried about but he didn't care. He just wants to do what he thinks is right.
Fu Lingzhi was furious: "Mr. Lin, you have such a good reputation, I'm afraid that bad news will have a bad impact on you." There was a hint of helplessness and worry in her words. She knew that Lin Xiaofeng was an upright person, but she was also afraid that this matter would bring him unnecessary trouble. However, Lin Xiaofeng said without any doubt: "I said I am here to help Fu Jiayi, and I am here to help her! Your business is your business, and her business is hers! Besides, my reputation is my business. !" His words were sonorous and powerful, like a warm current pouring into Fu Lingzhi's heart. The worry in her heart slowly dissipated as she looked at his determined face. She knew he was a trustworthy man.
The two looked at each other for a while and the atmosphere became extremely tense. Fu Jiayi stood between the two of them, looking around, not knowing who to speak to. Luo Huajun quietly retreated to the shadows and watched this scene. There was a charming smile on his lips, as if he was enjoying a good show. He knew the feud would eventually die down and he looked forward to what was to come. ······················
Lin Xiaofeng stood in the distance, his eyes locked on Fu Lingzhi's retreating back, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. This girl's tenacity and independence always made him feel elusive, as if there was an invisible barrier around her, isolating him. Today, he came here specially to help her solve her problems, but he didn't expect that he seemed to be a redundant person. But now that he has taken this step, he has no intention of backing down.
Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and slowly turned around to face Jiayi. His eyes were firm and resolute, as if all difficulties were not to be feared. He raised his hand and pointed at the bustling crowd. His voice was low but full of power: "Who among these people is causing trouble for you? Point it out to me."
Fu Jiayi looked at Lin Xiaofeng's unquestionable eyes, and her heart warmed, but she was a little hesitant. She remembered her sister's warning that the man named Gu had a strong background, and she didn't want Lin Xiaofeng to get into trouble. So, she smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Brother Lin, let's forget it. My sister and I can handle it."
"Don't say such depressing words!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice suddenly rose a bit, and there was a domineering look between his brows, "Now that I'm here, I won't come back empty-handed! Tell me, what's going on?"
Fu Jiayi was shocked by Lin Xiaofeng's aura and whispered a name: "He is the son of a cabinet minister, his name is Gu Chaofei."
"Continue." Lin Xiaofeng frowned, waiting for more information.
"His father is Gu Jiaxing, the cabinet minister." Fu Jiayi's voice became more and more trembling, obviously very scared.
Lin Xiaofeng fell into deep thought for a short time. The information he knew about officials above the fourth rank quickly flashed through his mind. There was indeed an official named Gu in the cabinet - Gu Jiaxing. From this point of view, this Gu Chaofei is his son. This information gradually made his eyes darken.
"I know this person." Lin Xiaofeng's voice returned to calmness, and he tried to comfort Fu Jiayi in a calm tone, "It's okay, you don't have to worry too much."
Luo Huajun, who was standing next to him, came over and whispered in Lin Xiaofeng's ear: "Master, after all, he is a person of some status. It seems a little inappropriate if we make the matter bigger just because we are pursuing girls."
Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly, "Well, what you said makes sense. Let's wait and see what happens. If his father really comes, we will say it was a misunderstanding. Then let them release him and apologize." His tone revealed He showed a calm and unhurried confidence, as if everything was under his control.
"Can an apology really solve the problem?" Luo Huajun asked worriedly.
"Since I dare to apologize, I naturally have my reasons." Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with a cunning light, and his plan seemed to be well thought out.
Lin Xiaofeng turned to Fu Jiayi again and asked eagerly: "Will Gu Chaofei come today? Where is he?" It was as if a well-planned show was about to be staged, and he was the director in charge of the overall situation.
"It's over there." Fu Jiayi pointed forward, "The one in green is him, and those people next to him are all his friends. They have been harassing us at the door of my house, making it impossible for us to go out. "When she talked about this, she got angry.
Lin Xiaofeng followed her hand and fixed his gaze on Fu Lingzhi, who was surrounded by the crowd. He strode forward, like a gust of wind blowing through the crowd, leaving only a handsome back.
At the same time, Fu Lingzhi was struggling to deal with Gu Chaofei's entanglement in the crowd. Gu Chaofei said eloquently: "Miss Fu, I have prepared a lot of surprises for you today, you must give me this opportunity." The people next to him also echoed the compliments, which made Fu Lingzhi feel very unhappy.
She smiled faintly and said distantly: "I can't take it seriously. Mr. Gu is too polite. I'm really flattered." Although her words were polite, her stance was very firm, showing her attitude neither condescendingly nor overbearingly.
At this time, Lin Xiaofeng had already reached the edge of the crowd. He was quietly observing everything, his deep eyes seemed to be able to penetrate everything. He did not rush forward to disturb, but chose a suitable moment to appear again, like a cheetah, ready to attack.
Finally, Fu Jiayi came over with Lin Xiaofeng. The moment Gu Chaofei saw Fu Jiayi, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, but when he saw Lin Xiaofeng clinging to Fu Jiayi's side, jealousy instantly surged into his heart. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng for a few times and asked with a hint of provocation in his tone: "This dear friend is..."
Before Lin Xiaofeng could introduce herself, Fu Lingzhi said, "Mr. Gu, this is my friend in Kyoto. I specially asked him to come to the poetry festival." Her voice was clear and sweet, "He didn't have an invitation. Please bear with me."
Although he felt unhappy, Gu Chaofei still said angrily: "It doesn't matter! Since he is Miss Fu's friend, he must not be an ordinary person, right? Dare you ask me your name?" He tried to hide his inner dissatisfaction, but the hostility in his eyes was hard to find. cover up.
Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and replied: "I'm Lin Jinjiang." His voice was steady and powerful, and was not affected by Gu Chaofei's provocation. This smile made everyone around him stunned, as if they were attracted by his handsomeness and confidence. However, Gu Chaofei's face became even more gloomy. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng and found that although he was wearing civilian clothes, he had an indescribable charm and temperament. This made him even more jealous and angry, so he clenched his fists tightly with a dangerous look in his eyes. he tried to pry
Lin Xiaofeng's true identity, but Lin Xiaofeng didn't want to reveal too much on this occasion. He smiled awkwardly: "I don't have any fame, I'm just idle at home." He tried to change the subject, but Gu Chaofei was not going to let him go. Gu Chaofei asked: "What is Brother Lin's reputation?" There was a kind of contempt and disdain in his tone, as if he was watching a civilian joke. The people around him also began to laugh mockingly, which made Lin Xiaofeng feel very embarrassed and humiliated. But Lin Xiaofeng didn't want to dwell too much on this issue. He scratched his head and said, "I have no fame."
There was a hint of helplessness and self-deprecation in his voice. However, this made Gu Chaofei even more angry, and jealousy and jealousy surged into his heart like a tide. But he still maintained his grace and asked: "It's okay! You are a guest! Brother Lin, please help yourself." After saying that, he turned and walked to the center of the stage and said loudly: "Everyone! The theme of today's poetry meeting is 'Celebrating Birthday' '! For this poetry recital, I specially invited Miss Seiketsu to accompany me."
His voice was loud and powerful, as if he was announcing something important. However, at this time, Lin Xiaofeng asked Lingzhi in surprise: "Today is your birthday?" There was a bit of blessing and concern in his voice. Fu Lingzhi nodded helplessly: "Yes, I must have been followed by him when I went to the temple. It's really too much!"
There was a hint of anger and dissatisfaction in her tone. At this time, Lin Xiaofeng blamed: "Jiayi, why didn't you tell me? I came here empty-handed." There was a bit of self-blame and regret in his voice. Fu Jiayi hesitated and replied: "I...I forgot." Her voice was weak and weak, "Lingzhi, I didn't bring you a gift today. I'll make it up to you next time."
This is how she tries to make up for her mistakes. But Fu Lingzhi said with a smile: "Don't worry about it, Mr. Lin! In fact, it doesn't matter if your birthday is not celebrated."
Lin Xiaofeng felt very pleased with her open-mindedness and cheerfulness. However, Gu Chaofei on the stage was still imagining Fu Lingzhi's overjoyed expression! Unexpectedly, she and Lin Xiaofeng were talking and laughing the next second! This made his face become dark and terrifying, as if he wanted to vent all his anger and jealousy. He stared closely at Lin Xiaofeng and Fu Lingzhi, a storm seemed to be coming.
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The crowd around was bustling. Although most of them came to watch the fun, mainly to watch the scene of holding the grain and flying towards the sky, however, when the beautiful Fu Lingzhi and Fu Jiayi appeared in everyone's sight, they couldn't help but I wanted to get closer and try to strike up a conversation with these two beauties.
The air was filled with laughter and birthday celebrations, as well as bursts of poetry reciting, which seemed like a cultural feast. Lin Xiaofeng stood in the crowd, and the recitation of poems kept coming to his ears. He gently picked his ears and frowned slightly. Such an occasion does not seem to be suitable for him. If it were a competition of famous quotes, he might participate with enthusiasm. Even if there is no specific topic, he may still be able to reluctantly go on stage to show off.
After five or six people took turns reciting poems, Fu Lingzhi said softly to Lin Xiaofeng with an elegant smile: "Master Lin, do you also plan to recite a poem to add some color to our celebration?" Lin Xiaofeng greeted Fu Lingzhi. Looking at that expectant look, there was some hesitation in my heart. Today was her birthday, but she came empty-handed and didn't prepare any gifts. Being asked to recite poetry at this moment didn't seem too much. However, he couldn't remember the poem to celebrate his birthday at the moment.
Seeing Lin Xiaofeng deep in thought, Fu Lingzhi knew that he had already begun to formulate ideas, and she couldn't help but feel nervous. She was well aware of Lin Xiaofeng's talent, so she was particularly looking forward to his performance. People around him also cast curious glances, wanting to know how talented this commoner young man was to be so favored by Fu Lingzhi.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Xiaofeng read out the poem: "The grass on the original plain grows wither every year. The wildfire never burns it out, but the spring breeze blows and grows again." His voice echoed in the air, and the surrounding people were surrounded by wildfires. Everyone fell into deep thought, recalling the profound meaning of this poem.
However, after a while, some people began to question: "Although this poem is good, what does it have to do with today's theme of celebrating birthdays?" "One year old and one prosperous, this does not seem to be consistent with today's theme." "This Brother, I'm afraid you're not here to recite poetry, are you?" Facing these questions, Lin Xiaofeng had no expression on his face, but he felt like crying in his heart. He originally planned to recite poems, but he didn't expect to be in such a predicament. If he had known this, he should have kept a low profile and stayed away from Fu Lingzhi.
"This poem can't be counted! You can't deceive us." Questioning voices kept coming. Lin Xiaofeng was so embarrassed that she didn't know how to respond. Suddenly, a tall figure stood up, it was Luo Huajun. He grinned and said to everyone: "Please be patient, I also have a poem to recite!" His words immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Although Luo Huajun is a bandit leader, he is not good at reciting poetry. However, he planned to stand up and save face for Lin Xiaofeng, so he said loudly: "Although I am not talented, I became very popular today and wrote a poem. However, this poem is not for Miss Fu, but for... He turned around and asked in a low voice: "Sir, what's the name of the woman on the stage?" "Xue Jie," Lin Xiaofeng replied. "Okay, this poem is for Miss Seike."
As soon as Luo Huajun finished speaking, there was thunderous applause. The scholars present were all happy and looking forward to his performance. Although today is Fu Lingzhi's birthday, the drama of confessing her love on the spot is obviously more interesting. Lin Xiaofeng nodded secretly, appreciating Luo Huajun's wit. Although this warrior looks rough, he has a flexible mind and can even compose poetry! It was a wise choice not to bring Xie Hongxin here today to help him out.
Seiketsu, the fifth person on the stage, stood up with Qin in her arms, her cheeks slightly red, looking a little surprised. She was originally a singer who was invited to play a supporting role, but she didn't expect that someone would confess to her in public. She looked at Luo Huajun, whose tall and burly figure made her feel a little shy and expectant. "Xuejie is here to thank you, Master, and ask him to recite a poem." She said softly.
"Okay, then I'll start!" Luo Huajun cleared his throat, shook his head and chanted: "The girl is so beautiful, with two breasts that are perky..." His voice was loud and full of confidence. However, as the poem continued, , everyone present was stunned. The content of the poem was vulgar and far from what had been expected.
Lin Xiaofeng was speechless. Such a poem really made him feel embarrassed. After reciting the poem, the whole audience was shocked and fell into silence. Fu Lingzhi was stunned, while Fu Jiayi covered her face and did not dare to look at Luo Huajun. The fifth Seiketsu on the stage felt like she was struck by lightning. Public courtship was originally a beautiful thing, but in the blink of an eye it turned into a hooligan act! Even though she was of low status, she felt extremely humiliated at this moment.
Fifth Xuejie's face was livid, she picked up the pipa in both hands and threw it to the ground. The strings broke and made a buzzing sound. She walked away without looking back, leaving behind a stunned audience and angry readers. They all stared at Luo Huajun, their eyes filled with anger. Suddenly someone yelled: "This is an obscene poem! This man dares to molest a woman in public! Drive him out!" "Where is this gangster from? Get out!" "Get out! Get out!" The angry voices grew louder and louder.
However, Luo Huajun took a step back without fear and whispered to Lin Xiaofeng: "Master, what do you think of my poem?" "Excellent, your poem is not inferior to mine." Lin Xiaofeng gave it with a straight face. Very high praise, "Wait a minute, go and apologize to Miss Xuejie." Luo Huajun nodded in agreement, and the voices of condemnation around him became stronger and stronger.
Fu Lingzhi held her forehead, feeling very painful. How could a good poetry gathering turn into this? This bastard actually wrote such an obscene poem and shamelessly recited it in public. But he is Lin Xiaofeng's man and cannot be driven away easily. "Everyone! Everyone! Today is Lingzhi's birthday. Please give me some respect. Mr. Luo may have drank too much just now and made rude remarks. Please forgive me." Fu Lingzhi kept trying to excuse Luo Huajun, trying to ease the situation. Awkward atmosphere.
But the crowd was excited, and most of the people were invited by Gu Chaofei. They didn't listen to Fu Lingzhi at all, and still stared at Luo Huajun angrily. This scene was clearly seen by Gu Chaofei, who was not far away, and he grinned from the corner of his mouth to the back of his ears. The two people brought by Fu Lingzhi are really idiots! It seems that I am too worried. Now is your chance to show off!
When Fu Lingzhi was in a dilemma, Gu Chaofei stepped forward and said loudly: "Everyone, today is Miss Fu Lingzhi's birthday. Since the master doesn't care about this matter, please stop making trouble!" He said After speaking, the situation quickly calmed down, and people just stared at Luo Huajun with stern eyes. Gu Chaofei felt very dignified at the moment. He walked up to Fu Lingzhi and said with a smile: "Miss Fu, it's okay now. Do you want to take a rest?"
Fu Lingzhi forced a smile and said: "Thank you Mr. Gu for your concern, but I'm fine. Let's continue." After saying that, he turned to look at Lin Xiaofeng and asked: "Mr. Lin, do you want to be with your friend? Looking for a place to rest? Jiayi, help Mr. Lin find a seat." Fu Jiayi nodded slightly and gently tugged on Lin Xiaofeng's sleeves. This inadvertent action was instantly captured by Gu Chaofei! An unknown fire arose in his heart - this bastard, how dare you touch my woman?
Gu Chaofei narrowed his eyes, looked at Lin Xiaofeng, and said coldly: "This Mr. Lin, I just listened to the poem you wrote. It was very good in literary style, but the text was wrong. Now, can you write another one?" Lin Xiaofeng had already prepared it. Leaving, after listening to his words, he suddenly stopped. Today, I was already a little unhappy. This bastard actually hit the muzzle of the gun! He turned around and said with a mocking look on his face: "What if, what if I don't do it?"
Mr. Gu, please stop writing poems. Miss Fu Lingzhi would like to invite you to have a drink with her. What do you think? "Fu Lingzhi stood aside and interjected somewhat eagerly.
Gu Chaofei was not happy to begin with. Hearing these words and Fu Lingzhi's urging from the side made him even more irritable. He ignored Fu Lingzhi and went directly to Lin Xiaofeng: "Brother Lin, aren't you and Miss Fu good friends? Why didn't you even write a poem for her birthday? Or is there something else going on between you two?"
Seeing that Gu Chaofei was a little angry, Lin Xiaofeng chuckled: "Lingzhi and I are just ordinary friends, chatting, having a meal and so on."
"What are you talking about?" Gu Chaofei's voice started to rise, and he stared at Lin Xiaofeng with eyes as wide as bells.
Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him disdainfully, "We talked about everything, all over the world." He paused, "For example, we talked about fish, water, music, etc. What does this have to do with you, Mr. Gu?"
When Gu Chaofei heard the words "Happiness of Fish and Water", his fists clenched tightly, and fire could burst out of his eyes, "Are you really talking about this? This kid definitely did it on purpose!" He glared at Fu Lingzhi, She had a peach-like face and didn't refute, which made him even more angry. He suppressed his anger and said loudly: "Since you have such a good relationship with Miss Fu, you should write poems for her! Don't you think so?"
"That's right!" Everyone agreed.
Moral kidnapping? The smile on Lin Xiaofeng's face disappeared and he looked directly at Gu Chaofei: "Do you really want me to write it?"
"Of course, it doesn't matter if Brother Lin can't write it." After Gu Chaofei incited the crowd, Lin Xiaofeng looked at him with a half-smile.
Lin Xiaofeng sighed: "Okay, since Mr. Gu wants me to write it so much, then I will write one for you."
After saying that, he strode to the middle, stepped on the table and stood up. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he cleared his throat and said: "Sitting alone in the study with my hands as my wife, I don't mention this feeling to outsiders. I stroked again and again, and my whole body was itchy and my bones were confused. All future generations will have the surname Gu."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was stunned. Lin Xiaofeng jumped off the table and looked at Gu Chaofei thoughtfully: "How about my poem?"
Although this poem is not very elegant, it is just right today. Everyone suppressed their laughter and peeked at Gu Chaofei from time to time.
Gu Chaofei was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Lin Xiaofeng and trembled: "You...you dare..."
Lin Xiaofeng looked indifferent. Gu Chaofei roared and rushed forward. Fortunately, he was held back by the people around him, who kept trying to persuade him. The Fu sisters were also panicked, "Sister, what did that poem mean just now?" Fu Jiayi asked blankly.
"Don't ask me!" Fu Lingzhi suppressed her blush, approached Lin Xiaofeng and said anxiously: "Master Lin, please forget it. Can you go home first today?"
Lin Xiaofeng glanced at her sideways: "I was just testing him, but I didn't expect him to be so careless. Are you sure you can handle him?"
Fu Lingzhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If you were so angry with him, a normal person would be angry!
Gu Chaofei finally regained his senses and gasped: "Lin Jinjiang! Do you know who I am?" Lin Xiaofeng curled his lips, not very well mannered, and started to introduce himself to his family.
But he still held up his hands and said, "Mr. Gu, I'm offended. I was joking just now." "Today is Lingzhi's birthday. You won't be angry because I didn't write a poem, right?" "Isn't it? Isn't it?"
The words "No way" echoed in Gu Chaofei's mind. He just wanted to stab Lin Xiaofeng to death with one sword.
But when he looked up and saw Fu Lingzhi's watery eyes, he regained his senses again. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Lin is joking too much." "Young Master Gu is really grand."
Gu Chaofei was very upset. He knew he shouldn't have ignored this person. The only way to restore his image now is... He took out a brocade box and walked slowly to Fu Lingzhi, "Lingzhi, today is your birthday. I have specially prepared a big gift." "Don't dare to accept it, let Mr. Gu It's a waste." Fu Lingzhi quickly declined.
Gu Chaofei said softly: "Open it first and take a look." Fu Lingzhi hesitated for a moment, then opened the brocade box and saw the golden things inside, and asked curiously: "What is this?"
Gu Chaofei laughed proudly, "This thing is called a pocket watch! It has the same function as a table clock. In the past, only high officials in the court were eligible to wear it. Recently, a new one appeared in Yangqu County, and its price is worth ten thousand gold!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there were exclamations all around! They knew that Gu Chaofei would give gifts, but they didn't expect them to be so heavy! Fu Lingzhi stared at his pocket watch with a strange expression. She felt familiar at first sight, and suddenly remembered that she had seen it at Lin Xiaofeng's place.
Lin Xiaofeng laughed out loud, and his affection for Gu Chaofei doubled. It was really hard for him not to like such a scapegoat! Gu Chaofei snorted coldly: "Does Brother Lin think my gift is ridiculous?" "Okay! Brother Gu is a classy person, I admire you!" Lin Xiaofeng praised sincerely. Gu Chaofei mocked: "Miss Fu is Brother Lin's friend, so what gifts has Brother Lin prepared today?"
Lin Xiaofeng touched his chin and said, "Ah, I don't have time to buy gifts. Let's do this. Whatever you like, Lingzhi, I will send someone to buy it now."
Fu Lingzhi naturally declined, while Gu Chaofei showed a mocking look. Lin Xiaofeng shrugged: "I think there is nothing I can't buy in Kyoto. Pocket watches are not difficult to buy either."
Gu Chaofei snorted coldly: "Brother Lin is so loud, why don't you go buy a lottery ticket for tonight's draw and give it to Miss Fu. It must be the first prize!"
Gu Chaofei curled up the corners of his mouth, revealing a slightly evil smile. He glanced sideways at Lin Xiaofeng, with a hint of provocation in his eyes. He chuckled and said: "Jingjiang Lottery is famous for its difficulty in winning. After so many years, the first prize has become like a legend. Lin Jinjiang, you are quite arrogant now. Since you are so confident, don't blame me for being rude."
Lin Xiaofeng's face was expressionless, but he secretly admired Gu Chaofei's provocation skills and thought to himself: "This kid is really a provocative genius. He seems to be deliberately looking for trouble every time."
The crowds around were attracted by this scene and gathered to watch. Fu Lingzhi looked around, feeling anxious in his heart like a tide. She gently tugged on Lin Xiaofeng's sleeves and persuaded in a low voice: "Mr. Lin, forget it, don't make the matter a big deal."
When Gu Chaofei saw this scene, he became even more furious and asked loudly: "Can you buy it?" Lin Xiaofeng gently brushed Fu Lingzhi's hand away and replied with a serious face: "Of course, I will send someone to buy it right now. But Mr. Gu, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"Okay, what are you betting on?" Gu Chaofei responded. Lin Xiaofeng said word by word: "If I win the first prize, you have to promise me to stay away from Fu Lingzhi. If I lose, I'll let you do whatever you want."
After hearing this, Gu Chaofei was extremely angry and laughed: "What a courage, I want to see how you end it."
Lin Xiaofeng winked at Luo Huajun, turned around and left regardless of Fu Lingzhi's dissuasion. When they arrived at a secluded place, Luo Huajun asked eagerly: "Master, how can we win the first prize? Do we have to cover all the numbers?"
Lin Xiaofeng chuckled: "No need to go to so much trouble. Let's go directly to the newspaper office to find Xiang Xiehong and ask him to print a first-prize lottery ticket for us. After the lottery is drawn, we will bring the notary back."
Luo Huajun looked confused: "But the prize has not been drawn yet, how can we win the first prize?" Lin Xiaofeng revealed the answer: "Everything was arranged. The lottery machine and the box were tampered with, and only the outer shell was genuine. of."
Luo Huajun said in shock: "Master, this is unfair, aren't you afraid of missing something?" Lin Xiaofeng just smiled and said nothing, thinking to himself: "In today's world, it is so easy to fake. To ensure that the jackpot does not fall into the hands of outsiders, we need to Count the numbers of ticket buyers in advance. Today's sales are limited, and manual counting may be more reliable than later generations of computers. How could we miss it?" So he ordered Luo Huajun to print the lottery tickets.
Luo Huajun took the order and left, and Fu Lingzhi and Fu Jiayi arrived again. Fu Lingzhi sighed: "Mr. Lin, why don't we just let it go. I'm grateful enough. Even if Mr. Gu stops harassing me, his friends won't let it go."
Lin Xiaofeng looked up at her: "Are you afraid that his friends will come to trouble you? Don't worry, I always do things cleanly and neatly, and no one will ever harass you sisters again." Fu Lingzhi seemed to have something to say, but held it back.
Lin Xiaofeng saw her confusion: "It doesn't matter if you have something to say." Fu Lingzhi shook her head and said, "No matter what, please give him a step down, and let me handle the rest?"
Lin Xiaofeng felt angry when he heard this. He was originally here to help, but he was refused and asked to step down! He has never encountered such a ridiculous thing before! The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he raised his head to look at Fu Lingzhi. He became even more displeased when he saw Fu Lingzhi's firm expression: "Are you afraid that it will be difficult to do business in the capital if you offend them? You have met so many celebrities when you first arrived in the capital, and you have such a wide network of contacts. It would be a bit difficult to offend them. pity."
Fu Lingzhi's expression changed when he heard this: "Master Lin, what do you mean by this?" Lin Xiaofeng remained silent. Fu Lingzhi's tone became increasingly serious: "Does Master Lin think that I am the kind of woman who trades sex for wealth?" Lin Xiaofeng remained silent. Fu Lingzhi turned away with a look of misery on her face when she couldn't get the answer.
Fu Jiayi froze on the spot and wanted to call her out but couldn't. She could only lower her arms feebly, then turned her head and said to Lin Xiaofeng, "Brother Lin, I'm sorry. If I had known this, I shouldn't have bothered you." She then explained, "I My sister didn’t mean that, she just doesn’t want to owe you a favor.”
Lin Xiaofeng sighed and felt that Fu Lingzhi's thorny words today made him feel a little uncomfortable. He touched Fu Jiayi's head and comforted him: "I know what you mean. Don't think too much. I'll go home after finishing today's affairs." Fu Jiayi smiled stupidly and said, "That's better than that Jingjiang How can you win the jackpot in the lottery? I heard it’s very difficult to win!” Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, “Just wait and see!”
At this time, the crowd in Yaofeng Building had been faintly divided into two groups: the standing scholars and Gu Chaofei's friends, each occupying a territory. Gu Chaofei was surrounded by everyone like stars holding the moon. Although he had an unhappy look on his face, his friends around him comforted him: "Brother Gu, please just look away! Why bother with such rudeness?" Who cares? I think he is just talking big words and will make a fool of himself soon!" Gu Chaofei shook his head and said, "I can't swallow this!" Then he discussed with the people next to him in a low voice to find some thugs. Let's teach Lin Xiaofeng a lesson to vent his anger.
Time passed by in a hurry, and it was already afternoon in a blink of an eye. Gu Chaofei saw the opportunity, stood up gracefully from his seat, walked slowly to Lin Xiaofeng, with a somewhat teasing smile: "Brother Lin, look at the time now, the Jingjiang Lottery draw should have ended long ago, what's wrong with you?" Isn’t my little brother back yet?”
Lin Xiaofeng also felt a little puzzled. After all, this place was not far from North Langfang, and it didn't take an hour to go back and forth by horseback. He guessed that Luo Huajun might have been tripped up by some brothel. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng deep in thought, people around him began to whisper: "Brother, are you trying to force the situation? The first prize of Jingjiang Lottery is not so easy to get."
"That's what I said. I've already said it, so hurry up and fulfill it. It's getting late. If you can't do it, just say it." Everyone urged me one by one.
Gu Chaofei stood in the crowd, secretly chuckling. Lin Xiaofeng still remained calm, just sipping tea quietly. As time passed by, people began to become impatient.
"Hey, brother, stop pretending, are you okay?" "Stop dawdling!" voices urging and questioning kept coming.
Just when Lin Xiaofeng was about to lose his patience, Luo Huajun's loud voice suddenly sounded, overwhelming all the noise: "Give way! I bought the Jingjiang lottery!" He squeezed through the crowd and handed a piece of paper to Lin Xiaofeng's hand. : "I'm sorry to be back late. There are so many people in North Langfang that I can't even squeeze through on horseback!"
Lin Xiaofeng took the lottery ticket, and a trace of displeasure flashed across his face: "Why do you have so many things to do every time?" Luo Huajun scratched his head in embarrassment and grinned.
Lin Xiaofeng held up the lottery ticket and announced loudly: "I've kept everyone waiting, this is today's first prize of Jingjiang Lottery!" Everyone's eyes were focused on it, Gu Chaofei's face changed slightly, and he questioned: "The winning numbers haven't been announced yet, how do you know? Is this the first prize?”
"Don't worry," Luo Huajun said, "The person who will draw the lottery has already been invited." As he said that, he led the host from Beiling Square over. The host looked at the lottery ticket carefully and solemnly announced after confirmation: "This lottery ticket is genuine and is indeed today's top prize!"
Everyone was in an uproar. It was a once-in-a-lifetime wonder to be able to see the first prize winner with their own eyes. Gu Chaofei's face instantly turned pale, as if he couldn't believe it.
There are still people who have doubts: "How can this be proved to be true?" The host patiently explained: "This young man bought all the numbers heroically, so he won the first prize. But speaking of it, I'm afraid the money he spent It’s more than the bonus, so it’s not unusual to win this prize.”
Everyone was suddenly enlightened, and they all let out heartfelt exclamations. Lin Xiaofeng responded to the compliments from all parties with a proud face. Fu Lingzhi stared at him, an indescribable emotion flashing through her eyes. She felt that Lin Xiaofeng was becoming more and more unfathomable.
Gu Chaofei was extremely helpless and had no choice but to grit his teeth and leave. Lin Xiaofeng handed the lottery ticket to Fu Lingzhi: "Happy birthday, this is a little gift for you." Fu Lingzhi accepted this special gift with tears of gratitude.
When Lin Xiaofeng was about to leave, he looked for Luo Huajun, but caught a glimpse of him whispering to Miss Xuejie. Lin Xiaofeng was dissatisfied and felt that Luo Huajun was too frivolous, so he strictly ordered him to go home immediately.
Outside Yaofeng Tower, the alley is dark and quiet. Gu Chaofei met Wu Yizhan by chance and hired him to break the legs of Lin Xiaofeng and Luo Huajun. The deal was concluded quickly, and a conspiracy was quietly brewing in the darkness.
The night is like ink, quietly falling outside the bustling Yaofeng Tower. The candlelight flickered, Lin Xiaofeng and Luo Huajun held the candlelight and were about to leave. Since there was no invitation, the two had to tie their horses to a nearby inn. Just as he was about to go to the inn, he suddenly heard a hurried call from behind: "Brother Lin, please wait a moment."
Lin Xiaofeng looked back and saw Fu Jiayi running towards me out of breath. Her cheeks were red and her smile was blooming like a flower. "Miss Fu, what do you want from me?"
Fu Jiayi took a few deep breaths, calmed her breathing, and then responded with a smile: "My sister wanted to come to thank you in person, but because there were distinguished guests in the building who needed to be entertained by her personally, it was really difficult to escape. You have helped me so much, She sent me here specifically to express her gratitude.”
Lin Xiaofeng frowned slightly and said doubtfully: "How can I let you, my little sister, express my gratitude on my behalf? Your sister should come in person."
Fu Jiayi showed a helpless smile, "There are some difficult guests in Yaofeng Building surrounding my sister, and it is really difficult for her to get away. Brother Lin, you may not know the difficulties of little people like us. I don't want to cause any trouble to you, That’s why I was asked to come on your behalf.”
Lin Xiaofeng sighed softly, "I can understand your situation. If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me."
Fu Jiayi nodded, but then spoke with some hesitation: "Brother Lin, I heard from my sister that she intends to explore Gumengbian Town, but I always feel that there are many dangers there. Do you think you can..."
Lin Xiaofeng interrupted her, "Your sister is indeed stubborn. But don't worry, I will arrange for people to protect her. When we get to the border town, my people will go with her. Just say it is Jin Yiwei's official business, so that she can feel at ease. "
Fu Jiayi was very grateful when he heard this, "Brother Lin, you are really helpful!"
Lin Xiaofeng smiled and took out an exquisite watch from his arms, "No need to say thank you, this is a gift your sister asked me to deliver. And you also have a copy. Happy birthday to you in advance."
Fu Jiayi was stunned for a moment and declined: "But my birthday hasn't come yet..."
"Take it, you will need it one day. Think of it as my early birthday gift to you." Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but put the watch into her hand.
Luo Huajun next to him was dumbfounded and praised in his heart: This style is really extraordinary!
At this moment, a black shadow suddenly emerged from the darkness, but it was Wu Yizhan! He held a short stick and pounced on the three of them like a hound.
While Lin Xiaofeng and Fu Jiayi were talking, Luo Huajun was closest to Wu Yizhan. Wu Yizhuan swung his stick at Luo Huajun. Unexpectedly, Luo Huajun ducked instinctively, and the stick hit Wu Yizhuan's own leg hard.
Wu Yichuan cursed in his heart that he was unlucky. He tried to change his tactics but failed and was caught by Luo Huajun.
"Where did this kid come from? How dare you attack us!" Luo Huajun shouted angrily.
Wu Yizhuan was so frightened that he shivered, "Big...brother...misunderstanding...misunderstanding..."
Luo Huajun ignored this and hit him in the abdomen with one punch. Wu Yizhan vomited in pain, and all the dirt splashed on Luo Huajun's new clothes.
"Damn it! How dare you dirty my new clothes! I won't beat you to death!" Luo Huajun said and slapped Wu Yishan several times.
Wu Yizhuan was beaten so dizzy that he finally regained his composure, "Brother...can you let me say a word...I..."
Fu Jiayi was so frightened that she hugged Lin Xiaofeng's arm tightly. Lin Xiaofeng knew clearly: This must be the gangster sent by Gu Chaofei!
He gently pushed Fu Jiayi away and scolded Wu Yizhuan angrily: "How dare you sneak attack us? How dare you dirty our clothes? Damn it! Luo Huajun, let him try Jin Yiwei's methods!"
"Okay!" Luo Huajun replied, and then pushed Wu Yizhan to the ground. He took off his shirt, then stepped on Wu Yizhan's chest and left hand, while Lin Xiaofeng also stepped on his right hand and pinched his mouth open.
Luo Huajun used his sleeve to wipe Wu Yichi's teeth and mouth, and then poured all the dirt he had just spit back into his mouth. When Fu Jiayi saw this, she couldn't help but vomited.
Wu Yizhuan lay on the ground in despair, with the indescribable taste still lingering in his mouth. One question kept echoing in his mind: Why am I here? Is this Jin Yiwei's punishment?
Luo Huajun stared at him fiercely, "Listen to me! Just answer whatever our master asks you! If you are not satisfied, I will let you taste this again!"
Wu Yishao reluctantly stood up. When he saw Lin Xiaofeng's face clearly, he showed a shocked expression, "You...you are Master Lin?!"
Wu Yizhan's eyes were as big as copper bells, and his body was shaking like leaves in the autumn wind. Not only did he know the man in front of him, he knew him well.
This person is the real boss of the underground world in Kyoto, Lin Xiaofeng, the gold medal thug under Ma Laosan of the Three Gods Gang. In the underworld of Kyoto, one would rather offend everyone in the world than offend this man of the hour.
Although Ma Laosan is the leader of the largest gang in Kyoto and appears to be majestic, everyone knows that it is Lin Xiaofeng who really controls the underground world in Kyoto.
If Wu Yishao had known that Gu Chaofei was going to attack him, he would not have participated in this operation even if he was given a gold mountain. Because now, even if he claims to be a member of the Three Gods Gang, he may not be able to save his life.
Wu Yizhuan's heart was filled with contradictions, and he swallowed hard without realizing it. It was okay not to swallow it, but as soon as he swallowed it, the strange smell of the eight-treasure porridge hit his forehead, almost making him vomit again. He suppressed his nausea, but two squirts of eight-treasure porridge still spurted out from his nostrils, and the scene was very embarrassing for a time. (End of chapter)
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