Chapter Seventy-Three: The Girl Who Eats the Lotus Flower
"City Removal Program for the best future for your child!"
Presumably, according to Miss Tong's strength and vision, she will definitely be interested in this. "This is a very formal project approved by the state this year, and it is expected to be the largest profitable industry in the city in the next few years." Currently, tenders are underway. ”
"Is it a relocation?" I was a little dismissive, "how profitable can this be, and besides, it is very difficult to relocate, and you have to deal with those residents." ”
"Miss Tong," Ge Feifei handed me a cup of coffee, "you are just looking for profit, and I will do the rest." Guaranteed to make you a million profits!"
I really don't understand. I picked up the newspaper again and looked at it, but I didn't have a clue. I said in my heart that the purpose of my visit this time was to sign a good contract with Ge Fei and to establish a cooperative relationship, and whether or not the money was remitted or not, and whether the project was actually implemented or not seemed to be within the scope of my consideration.
I smiled slightly, and put down the cup casually, "Do you know why I chose to cooperate with you because of your self-confidence." ”
Ge Feifei immediately raised his eyebrows, "Miss Tong, let's sign the contract?"
"No problem. ”
On the way back, I couldn't help but laugh, this Ge Feifan's personality flaw is too eager for quick success, I heard Ge Shaoyun say, he seems to have framed him, although I don't know whether it's true or not, but in the current situation, Ge Shaoyun's image of a gentleman really can't fight this deep-thinking Ge Fei.
Chongming said lightly in the co-pilot, "It seems that this Ge Fei really needs the investment of you, the gold owner, and he has already messed up, otherwise he would not have taken out this bargaining chip to talk to you." ”
I don't understand. "How do you say that?"
"Wow. "When I was in an old town, Shigemi told me to look outside. I followed his instructions and lowered the window, smelling a smell of decay and decay, and frowned slightly. There are all kinds of cities in the old city, but they are the earliest developed areas of the city, but after the city continues to grow and grow, the resources are depleted and the resources are depleted, so they are abandoned. Most of the old towns are filled with urban migrant workers, elderly and frail elderly and left-behind children. This is already an inherent phenomenon in every city, and it is not surprising. But it's the first time I've seen a city like this one that smells of decay.
"The smell of death. Chongming said coldly.
"What?" I didn't understand.
"Look closely. Shigeaki pointed to the sky above the old town. There was a huge black cloud there, thick and undispersed, and the spiritual power fluctuations of ghosts were faintly visible in the depths of the dark clouds. "What is this?" I was a little surprised.
"Ancient battlefields. This was once an ancient battlefield. ”
"Could it be the legendary Immortal and Demon War?" Ling Xiao was a little surprised.
Seeing Chongming nodded, Ling Xiao couldn't help but shudder. Zuo Liang and I, who were driving, were both halfway monks, and we didn't know much about myths and legends, let alone such a history of gods and demons. The mind is full of questions, and only waiting for clear answers.
"Stop here. Shigemi beckoned us to get out of the car, sat down on the side of the road in front of the old town, and began to reminisce about that tragic history.
"Many years ago, I don't know how long it was, it wasn't me at that time. I heard this story from the elders of my family. Before I came here, I always thought it was just a child's story, so after all these years, I never wanted to come here to find out. It wasn't until I saw the cloud that I really believed in the authenticity of this matter.
Legend has it that there was a great battle between gods and demons. Although the conflict between gods and demons has occasionally occurred throughout the ages, that time was particularly tragic. Because it was the last and most costly war so far. Since then, the divine realm has never interfered in the affairs of the human realm, and the demon realm has rarely been active in sight, and both sides have lost.
It may feel a bit bloody now, after all, this war was caused by a human woman. ”
"Love triangle?" I couldn't help but chime in.
Shigeaki sighed, "Yes, in fact, when I was a child, my understanding of this story is completely different from that now.
In fact, it doesn't seem too long before this war, but now that I think about it, especially in terms of my lifespan, that is, the things of the previous generation, since it has been confirmed to be true, but everyone doesn't mention it, it seems to be secretive.
One of the protagonists of the story is the master of the Shuyuan who is in charge of the fairy world, and it is said that he is personable, gentle and knowledgeable, and is highly respected in the divine world. Although he is only a small clerical job, he has practiced good marksmanship, although he cannot be said to be invincible, but he can also be in charge alone. ”
I was surprised, and my heart said that I had seen this person! But it was very different from the image depicted by Chongming, and his image and temperament were obviously a military general, so how could he be a polite and polite appearance? Isn't it the same person? No, the same god? But because Chongming is a vinegar jar, I am afraid that if I say this, Chongming will not continue to talk about it, and my heart says that I should listen to him tell the story first, and then tell him about the suffering that I saw in front of the Buddha when I have the opportunity in the future!
"It is said that one day, Lord Shengku was painting by a lotus pond in the human world, and occasionally saw something strange in the lotus pond, and he was boating on the lake, where he found a little girl who was injured. The little girl was twelve or thirteen years old, and Ying Ying was weak. One of her hands was still grasping a huge lotus flower in the lake, but her finger was cut by something, and a trace of bright red flowed into the pool along the snow-white jade arm, attracting countless koi fish. Sheng Ku felt that this scene was so beautiful, and he was stunned and didn't know what to do next. Suddenly, the girl's body sank, as if she was pulled by something, and the whole person quickly sank to the bottom of the lake. Sheng Ku had already noticed that there was a thick demonic aura emanating from that thing, so he urged the immortal power to defeat the demon that was about to hurt people's lives. He rescued the girl into his own boat, and found that the girl's state was very strange, as if she was neither a god nor a demon nor a human. But he still took the girl to his lodging place and treated her carefully.
Soon, the girl woke up, and she looked around in a panic, repeating the lotus flower in her mouth. Puzzled, he pointed out to her the lotus he had picked, but she jumped out of bed happily and grabbed the lotus and stuffed a lot of it into her mouth. The pale pink juice of the lotus flower ran down the corners of her small mouth and soaked her clothes. She finished eating the lotus flower, looked at her messy little clothes, and smiled bitterly at Sheng embarrassedly.
This smile touched the heart of Sheng's suffering. It seems that in a short and long life, such a person is waiting for him.
However, it has nothing to do with love.
Sheng Ku didn't ask the girl's origin, she only said that her name was Xiaohe. Lotus flowers must be eaten every day.
The life of bitterness seems to be enriched by the presence of Xiaohe. He took the little lotus to find fresh lotus flowers every day, and when the lotus flowers were about to run out, he personally put the remaining lotus flowers into his own empty bag and kept them. Just for the season when there are no lotus flowers, the little lotus will not go hungry.
Sheng Ku will teach Xiaohe to write, teach her to draw, and give her everything he can in his life. Xiaohe, giggling every day, smart and clever. Not only is Bing Xue smart, but also obedient and well-behaved. A life of bitterness does not seem to be bitter anymore.
The days fly by, this year, Xiaohe is fifteen. The fifteenth year of the woman is called the year of the curtain, which indicates that Xiaohe has grown up. It was also in this year that the changes began. ”
Chongming stopped just in time to whet my appetite, "And then?" I can't wait.
On that day, Sheng Ku took Xiao He back to the lotus pond where they met for the first time, and Sheng Ku told Xiao He that Xiao He had grown up, and if she wanted to leave to find her family, she would not stop her, and would even accompany her. Unexpectedly, Xiaohe hugged Sheng Ku fiercely, "Don't drive me away, I won't leave you in this life, never!"
Sheng Ku was slightly surprised by her actions, "Xiaohe, you always have to be with your family. ’
"No, I've only recognized you in my life!" After speaking, he actually leaned up and kissed his bitter lips. Sheng Ku was very surprised, and he pushed her away, "I just think of you as my own daughter!"
Xiaohe froze, her tears rolled down her cheeks, and she turned to leave.
He was a little helpless, but he still comforted himself that Xiaohe had grown up and she could take care of herself.
But when he returned to his home, he found that Xiaohe had arrived one step ahead of him. Simple and ordinary meals are served on the table, and tea is cooked on the stove. It seems like it's business as usual. There was nothing unusual on Xiaohe's face, as if nothing had happened just now. He felt that Xiaohe was very sensible and should have accepted his identity. Since then, what happened that day has never been mentioned.
On this day, the ceremonial lord in charge of the celebration in the fairy world sent the female history around him to ask for a painting from the living pain. When I handed over the painting to the female historian, I politely said that I was tired. The female history smiled and said, "The lord is polite, the little woman has always heard of the good name of the adult, and she has not had the opportunity to see it, and when she sees it today, she is also willing to come, and it is indeed better to be famous than to meet." The adults are talented, and the little women really admire. If there is a chance in the future, I don't know if the adults can appreciate the face and give a pointer. ’
Sheng Ku nodded slightly, "Praise it." I don't dare to say that I dare to point out, and I can learn from the immortals. The woman bowed and went away happily.
However, the female history did not return to the ritual to restore her life. Her clothes were found in an extremely secluded cave, and her spiritual power was destroyed. I went to see the scene bitterly, frowning.
He had a question in his mind, but he couldn't believe it. Later, the matter was closed, the murderer could not be found, and it seemed that there was no clue if he wanted to track it down. ”
"Xiaohe's done, it's so obvious. I couldn't help but interject. Chongming rubbed my hair, "Look at the smart one for you." ”
I smile proudly, whether it's true or not, as long as I praise me, I'm happy.
"And then?"
Later, Sheng Ku deliberately paid attention to Xiaohe's every move, and found that there seemed to be no flaws, and even her eyes were still so clear that she couldn't see a trace of impurities. Later, Sheng Ku also began to believe that all this really had nothing to do with Xiaohe, and he apologized to her a little more in his heart. Maybe this didn't happen again, maybe he and Xiaohe would go on like this. However, the reality always hits people hard when they are tired and lax. ”
I sat up straight, trembling slightly. Chongming shook my hand, "Why is it so cold?"
I smiled awkwardly, "Nervous." ”
Shigeaki laughed, took me into his arms, and covered my body with his coat, "Why don't we go home first." ”
I shook my head, anxious to hear the following story, "I'm not cold, you keep talking." Let's talk about it!"
Chongming stretched his waist greatly, "Okay, go on!"