Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

After the uproar at the general meeting of the entire institute subsided, the courtyard returned to a superficial calm.

But everyone knows that after that night of legal education, Yi Zhonghai's prestige has been greatly diminished.

Now everyone in the courtyard treats the Li family with utmost respect, afraid of offending this "living Yama."

Sunday was a sunny day.

Li Xuan was in a good mood and decided to take his younger brother and sister-in-law out for some fresh air.

I've been burying myself in my cultivation and farming in my online space these past few days.

Although his skills have improved considerably, he should also balance work and rest.

"Come on, I'll take you to Jingshan Park!"

"Let's also check how well Xiaotian has improved his kung fu lately."

Li Xuan rode his cool old-fashioned bicycle, carrying Xiao Yu.

Li Tian was riding his newly bought bicycle.

Although it was just a women's bicycle, he was small enough to ride it perfectly.

The three siblings, laughing and chatting all the way, headed straight for Jingshan Park.

At this time, Jingshan Park was a rare leisure destination for the people of Beijing.

Even though it's winter now, it doesn't stop the park from being crowded with people.

Some were practicing their voices, some were doing Tai Chi, and there were also quite a few young men and women in love.

Li Xuan found a secluded open space, put his hands behind his back, and looked every bit the strict teacher.

"Xiao Tian, ​​show me a set of Five Elements Fist."

"Remember, the intention must precede the fist; don't just use brute force."

"Yes, brother!"

Li Tian took off his thick cotton-padded coat, revealing a training uniform underneath. His face was tense as he got into a stance and began practicing.

"The Crushing Fist is like an arrow! The Cannon Fist is like fire!"

The little guy is practicing with great skill and flair.

Although young, he has benefited from taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill and drinking the spiritual spring water for a long time.

The punch produced a crisp sound, attracting many elderly men passing by to stop and cheer.

Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction from the side, occasionally stepping forward to correct a couple of movements.

Today he was wearing a dark blue Zhongshan suit, his posture was as upright as a pine tree, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and he stood with his hands behind his back.

Among the crowd of people dressed in bulky cotton-padded clothes, he stood out like an elegant white crane among chickens.

Xiaoyu was obediently kicking the shuttlecock on the side, her rosy cheeks like big apples.

……

It was on a tree-lined path not far from them.

Two elegantly dressed young women were strolling along.

One of the girls was wearing a well-tailored beige cashmere coat.

She wore a red wool scarf around her neck and a pair of exquisite little leather boots.

She has a classic oval face, fair and snow-white skin, and a noble and elegant demeanor.

She's like a refined lady who stepped out of a painting.

Her name is Hua Youlin.

Born into a scholarly family, her father was a famous returned overseas Chinese and a major capitalist, and her family background was illustrious.

"Youlin, look over there, that little kid is really good at boxing!"

The companion next to him pointed in Li Tian's direction and said.

Hua Youlin followed her companion's finger and looked at Li Tian for a moment.

Then, she was involuntarily drawn to the boy standing beside her with his hands behind his back.

That boy... he has such a unique aura!

In this era when everyone is looking disheveled.

He was clean, neat, and confident; standing there, he was like a piece of warm, unpolished jade.

It radiates a light that cannot be ignored.

"It's really good."

Hua Youlin spoke softly, her voice as melodious and pleasant as a nightingale's song.

At this moment, Xiaoyu kicked the shuttlecock too hard.

The colorful shuttlecock drew a high parabola and flew straight towards Hua Youlin.

"Oh no! My shuttlecock!" Xiaoyu exclaimed.

Just as the shuttlecock was about to hit Zhonghua Youlin, her companion exclaimed in alarm, "Watch out!"

Hua Youlin instinctively tried to dodge, but her high-heeled leather boots caused her to twist her ankle and lose her balance.

At this critical moment.

A figure in dark blue appeared before her as if teleported.

A long, clean hand reached out steadily.

He gently caught the shuttlecock just centimeters from Hua Youlin's forehead.

The movements were fluid and graceful, extremely elegant.

Hua Youlin, still shaken, looked up.

He was met with a pair of eyes as deep as the starry sky.

Those eyes held a faint smile, as if they could suck one's soul into them.

"Are you alright?"

Li Xuan looked at the stunning young woman before him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This girl is really pretty.

She's even more beautiful than those celebrities on TV in my previous life, even with filters applied.

Moreover, that noble temperament that emanates from within is something that ordinary families cannot cultivate.

"No...it's nothing."

Hua Youlin felt her heart skip a beat, and two red clouds rose to her cheeks.

She had met many outstanding young talents: PhDs who had studied abroad, children of high-ranking officials, and sons of wealthy families...

But no one had ever made her heart flutter like this young man in front of her, just from a single glance.

"Sorry, my sister was being naughty and disturbed us."

Li Xuan smiled gently and handed the shuttlecock in his hand to Xiao Yu, who ran over.

Then, she gently patted Xiaoyu's head, "Aren't you going to apologize to your sister?"

"Pretty lady, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Xiaoyu blinked her big eyes and said in a childish voice.

Looking at the exquisitely beautiful little girl, Hua Youlin's initial panic had long since vanished.

She knelt down, straightened Xiaoyu's scarf, and smiled gently, "It's okay, I don't blame you."

"What's your name?"

"My name is Li Xiaoyu, this is my eldest brother Li Xuan, and that is my second brother Li Tian!" Xiaoyu said all of them in one breath.

"Li Xuan..."

Hua Youlin murmured to herself, looked up at Li Xuan, and generously extended her hand.

"Hello, my name is Hua Youlin."

Li Xuan reached out and gently shook her hand.

Soft as if boneless, smooth as fat.

"Hua Youlin." Li Xuan didn't think much of it, simply politely releasing his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"I'm very happy too."

Hua Youlin looked at Li Xuan with a hint of inquiry in her eyes, "Was that your younger brother practicing martial arts just now?"

"That's a great lesson. Have you practiced it before?"

"I only know a little bit about it, just for improving my health," Li Xuan said modestly.

"Excessive humility is arrogance."

Hua Youlin covered her mouth and chuckled softly; her charm in that instant made the surrounding scenery pale in comparison.

"That movement technique just now is not something that can be done by someone with only a superficial understanding."

The two stood under the shade of the tree and chatted casually for a few minutes.

Although it was only their first meeting, there was an inexplicable tacit understanding between them.

Li Xuan's eloquence and knowledge far surpassed those of his peers in this era.

No matter what Hua Youlin talked about, he could always chime in with a few words, and his comments were insightful, humorous, and witty.

This made Hua Youlin's eyes shine even brighter.

"Youlin, it's getting late, the driver is still waiting outside."

A companion beside him offered a somewhat jarring reminder.

At the same time, he glanced at Li Xuan warily, as if afraid that this poor boy would abduct his young lady.

A hint of reluctance flashed in Hua Youlin's eyes.

But with strict family rules, she couldn't linger outside for too long.

"Comrade Li Xuan, I should go back now."

She hesitated for a moment, then took a book out of her bag and handed it to Li Xuan.

"I've finished reading this copy of Jane Eyre, so I'll give it to you."

"I think...you might like it."

In this day and age, giving books as a gift has a special meaning.

Li Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then readily accepted the gift: "Thank you, I will read it carefully."

Of course he knew what that meant.

This was the beginning of a token of love... oh no, it was the start of exchanging love through books.

"Well... goodbye."

Hua Youlin gave Li Xuan a deep look, as if she wanted to etch his image into her heart, before turning and leaving.

After walking a few steps, she couldn't help but look back again.

The tall, handsome young man was still standing there, smiling and waving at her.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on him, warm and dazzling.

"Li Xuan..."

Hua Youlin hugged the scarf in her arms tightly, feeling that this winter was not so cold anymore.

"Brother, that lady keeps looking at you!"

"Does she like you?"

Little Rainman, Little Devil, and Big Earth tugged at Li Xuan's sleeve.

"What do children know?"

Li Xuan tapped her head, but couldn't help but smile.

Miss Hua?

It seems that the world outside this courtyard house is indeed much more interesting than the trivial matters inside.

"Let's go home! We'll have an extra meal tonight!"

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