Versatile Mage: Thunderstorm

Chapter 122 Return to Bo City
At Mingzhu Academy, beside an empty park path somewhere, Ding Yumian was walking slowly side by side with an old man. Ding Yumian felt a little uneasy, because the other person was an elder whom she respected very much and was also the benefactor who saved her fate. This kind old man was like a grandfather in her eyes.

However, this time he did not tell the old man anything about his decision in advance. Making such a sudden and consequential decision made Ding Yumian worried that it would displease the other party.

"You've really changed a lot, girl."

Ding Yumian couldn't help but pause, with a look of surprise on her face. She thought that her willful behavior would make the old man very angry.

"Why, you thought I would be angry?"

The old man also stopped and asked with some amusement.

Is this the unreasonable image I have in this girl's mind?
Ding Yumian did not reply, but lowered her head slightly and tapped the asphalt ground with her toes like a little girl who had made a mistake.

The old man continued to walk, and Ding Yumian followed closely.

"Girl, in the past few years, since I arranged for you to enter Mingzhu, you have only made one friend, and that tomboy-like girl took the initiative to get close to you. Except when your friend forced you to go home, you rarely left the school gate. You have always stayed in Mingzhu Academy, a gathering place for magicians. You try your best to stay away from places where ordinary people hang out.

You know, all these years I have been wondering when you can stop avoiding contact with the outside world and live like a normal girl, even though your emotions have always been quite stable and you have controlled your abilities very well. "

"Of course, maybe I'm just being hypocritical. Because of your physical condition, this kind of life seems to never belong to you. However, even as an elder, I really hope you can live this kind of life."

"Dean Fu, I..."

Ding Yumian's voice was tearful, and her eyes hidden by her hair were red. She knew that this old man had been protecting her and trying to solve her problems, even though her identity would cause him a lot of trouble. Today, the emotion she felt was only the love a grandfather had for his granddaughter.

The old man smiled heartily and waved his hand:

"Since you have made your decision, go ahead and at least take a look at the world."

"I believe you are a good kid and know your limits."

"Leave Dean Xiao's problem to me. He also cares about you, little girl."

"I'll just stay here with the old man today, you can go back first."

The old man was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and turned around.
"Also, if you have a chance in the future, bring the kid who encouraged you to go out to this old man and I will give him some pointers."

At this time, the old man's tone was no longer as refreshing as when he was communicating with Ding Yumian, but instead carried a bit of winter chill.

However, it was this emotion that made Ding Yumian, who had been in a state of emotional emotion, burst into laughter and nodded with a smile.

"I will."

"This is the right thing to do."

The old man taught:

"Girl, be happier in the future. You have to know that sadness is contagious. There is no harm in smiling. If that boy makes you sad, tell me. I will let him see the wrath of a high-ranking wizard."

Ding Yumian smiled and said:
"Then Dean Fu, you may not be his opponent by then."

Hearing this, the old man was a little upset.

"He dares!"

"Does he dare to fight with the old man?"

"Yes, yes, he will definitely behave himself in front of you."

……

Five days later, Bo City.

A man and a woman got off the bus and walked out of the passenger hall. As soon as they walked out, they saw a towering building. As a landmark building in Bo City, the Yinmao Building was destroyed by the Winged Wolf during the Bo City disaster. But now it has not only been restored to its original state, but has even been raised by several floors. The building is tall and towering, as if the sky is inserted in the center of the city. The huge glass curtain wall reflects the scorching sun, revealing the nobility and wealth of this city.

The streets were crowded with people and cars. From time to time, a group of mages in uniform passed by. The dark clouds of the bloody disaster a few years ago seemed to be dispelled in people's hearts, and the whole city was full of vitality.

"Junior, I didn't expect your hometown to develop so rapidly in recent years."

Ding Yumian looked at Li Yu, who was also a little surprised, and couldn't help but sigh.

The Bo City disaster was a national sensation. Ding Yumian thought that after such a devastating disaster, even if Bo City recovered, it would be in a state of disrepair. But he never thought that this small city that had suffered a disaster could be as prosperous as second- and third-tier cities. "I think this may have something to do with my friend's business."

Although Li Yu was surprised by the scene before him, he also knew that it was reasonable.

The big screens around the Yinmao Building were playing various pharmaceutical advertisements and information about the pharmaceutical company called Jianfeng Group owned by the Shi family. There were many more expensive vehicles on the streets, but they were not from Bocheng, but more like big companies from other places that came to Bocheng to discuss cooperation.

"Junior, your friend is actually an entrepreneur?"

"He doesn't count." Li Yu shook his head.

"But he is undoubtedly a genius. He is the developer of those potions."

"It turned out to be him."

A hint of understanding flashed across Ding Yumian's eyes. She had also tried the medicine that Li Yu had given her, and it was quite effective. Not only that, through Li Ming and Li Yu's daily conversations, she also learned that the two of them made a fortune from the sales of medicines, and as the developers of the medicines, Li Yu's friends were indeed not ordinary people.

"Come on, Senior, let's go meet that guy first."

It was still the old manor of the Shi family. As a hot emerging pharmaceutical company in China, Jianfeng Group had attracted a lot of attention. However, the Shi family, as the controlling shareholder of Jianfeng Group, did not seem to be affected. At least the manor was still as peaceful as before, but the surrounding defense force had been obviously greatly strengthened.

"Junior, it's quite lively around here."

The silence is only a superficial phenomenon. There are always a few people wandering around the seemingly peaceful manor in the distance.

Ding Yumian noticed the change in the atmosphere early on, and so did Li Yu, but they didn't pay too much attention to it. They went straight to the door of Shi's house and rang the doorbell.

"Ding Dong!"

To Li Yu's surprise, the visitors this time were not only the old butler, but also two new faces. One of them was Li Wenyu, whom he had known for a long time, and the other was older than Li Wenyu, but he did not have much impression of him.

"Little brother Li Yu, I've finally had you here today. The head of the family has been talking about you countless times."

The old butler pretended to be relaxed and joked.

"I haven't seen the old housekeeper for a long time. Is that guy so anxious to let me lie on the experimental bed?"

Li Yu also smiled, and then introduced Ding Yumian next to him.
"Old housekeeper, this is my senior from Mingzhu Academy and also my friend, Ding Yumian."

"Hello, old sir."

Ding Yumian bowed.

"Oh, an old man like me cannot be called an old gentleman. Since you are my friend, you are also the master's friend. Please follow me to meet the master."

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave, old butler. Would you like to introduce these two to each other?"

Li Yu said.

At this time, Li Wenyu and the other person were also looking at Li Yu with curiosity. The two of them, who had only seen the "Yuchen Hunter", were very curious why this college-looking boy had such a close relationship with the head of the Shi family.

They had gained the trust of the Patriarch of the Shi Family with the help of a handwritten letter from Yuchen Hunter. After nearly a year of getting along with each other, they found that although the Patriarch of the Shi Family was a top genius, he lived a reclusive life and rarely met outsiders. It took a lot of talent to have such a close relationship with the Patriarch of the Shi Family.

Hearing Li Yu's reminder, the old butler also looked annoyed.

"I'm getting old. My memory is getting worse."

"These two are Mr. Yan Mu and Mr. Li Wenyou. They are elders that our Shi family recently invited to be in charge of the security of our family and Jianfeng Group. They happened to come to the manor today to do some work."

Yan Mu?

Li Yu glanced at the other person whose appearance had returned to normal with a subtle and surprised look. No one could have imagined that just half a year ago, this guy still went out with a mask on and could not show his true face.

"Shi Liang finally stopped bothering you to take action? Congratulations!"

Hearing Li Yu's ridicule, the old butler didn't care at all, but laughed:
"He's old and not energetic enough. The group's affairs are already very troublesome. The head of the family will naturally be more considerate of the old man."

Li Yu, a strange friend of the head of the Shi family, came to visit. Yan Mu and Li Wenyou, as unfamiliar outsiders, naturally left first. As Li Yu and Ding Yumian just entered the door, a crossbow arrow whizzed over and flew straight towards Li Yu's face.

(End of this chapter)