The second dragon raised its head in February, which was a good day.

In Chinese public opinion, there is a saying that "the image is formed in the sky and formed on the earth", and it has always paid attention to the influence of the stars, the sun and the moon on the earth, mountains and rivers. In ancient times, the scene formed by the four heavenly stars in the southeast, northwest and northwest was divided into the green dragon in the east, the white tiger in the west, the vermilion bird in the south, and the Xuanwu in the north according to its shape.

In different seasons, the sun and moon will pass through different positions of the stars, among which there are four signs, which are called the sun and moon Nakshatra. Each elephant has seven dwellings, and the four images have twenty-eight dwellings. The Oriental Qinglong Seven Nights are respectively called "Horn, Kang, Di, Fang, Heart, Tail, Kei".

For example, the Seven Houses of the Eastern Green Dragon will lie dormant below the horizon throughout the winter and will not appear in people's field of vision. Between the sting and the vernal equinox, after dusk, the stars of Nakshatra 1 and Nakshaku 2 appear on the horizon, while the other six Nakshatras "Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Tail, and Kei" are still all hidden below the horizon, that is, the neck and tail of the green dragon are not yet visible. The second day of the second lunar month is between the spring equinox, so this day is traditionally designated as "the dragon raises its head".

Lin Chuyi had studied Kanyu, and of course he knew the origin and meaning of the dragon's raise. At noon today, he asked Tang Hua for half a day off, not to celebrate the holiday. In the area of Guangdong and Guidong, this festival is not paid attention to. Today he was going to pick someone up at the station.

It was still the crowded Humen Station, a young man with a dark face and a sluggish figure carrying a large bag of luggage walked out of the exit of the station, with a straight waist and a tiger walk. The huge backpack that looked like a hill in the light of his size, like nothing, did not hinder his movement in the slightest.

Outside the exit of the station, another young man dressed in white and with the temperament of a literary and artistic youth was already waiting here. The clothing and temperament of the literary and artistic youth are quite incompatible with the tide of migrant workers around them, and they are still carrying a beautiful leather case wrapped in something appropriate, which looks like a straight-handled umbrella.

"Here, is the road smooth?" The literary youth asked as he watched the swarthy young man walk up to him, and naturally stretched out his hand. With the palms up, it is natural to see if there is anything to help.

The swarthy young man seemed to have been prepared in order not to trouble others, and pointed to his back, everything was in a big bag, and he couldn't divide it. Then he spit out two words, "Smooth." ”

The literary youth turned around and walked side by side with him, and walked from here to the taxi pick-up station, which was a distance away, just enough to explain something. "Here, because I am afraid of affecting my relatives and friends, my name is Mo Yu, and I am from Tengchong, Yunnan. When we meet in the future, you'll have to change your name. ”

The swarthy young man's originally expressionless face also had a hint of surprise at this time: "It's so serious." It's not okay to call a brother. ”

"No", the literary and artistic youth is categorical.

The swarthy young man thought for a while and said, "I'm really not used to that name, if you don't call it Teacher Mo, I'll teach boxing in a park." ”

Lin Chuyi smiled at him and said, "Good idea." In the future, if you have time, you will teach boxing in the park, and you will be accepted as a student first. In the future, if you don't do it, you will be charged two or three more. Do you have any other acquaintances over here?"

A swarthy young man whose real name is Wang Chengji said: "There is a classmate from the same village, elementary school and junior high school, who served as a soldier, and now works as a security guard in a large nightclub in Huangjiang Town. ”

Lin Chuyi: "The nightclub business, is it normal?

Aji said: "The classmate said that the business itself is normal, and the treatment is good. Of course, that kind of place will inevitably hide dragons and crouching tigers, and occasionally there will be trouble. You know, I'm not afraid to make trouble, but the point is that I only work the night shift, and there are very few day shifts. Have enough time to practice. ”

Of course, Lin Chuyi knew that Aji was not afraid of making trouble, and in a place he was familiar with, anyone who wanted to make trouble had to pay attention to whether Aji was here. Just as he knew that Aggie was used to frugality, so it was not surprising that Aggie came out with such a large backpack on his back. Try to bring all of them, so you can buy them for less. He didn't think any of this was a bad thing. He said lightly: "Just be careful." Come with me tonight, and I'll bring you two people to know. is also from Yunnan, two brothers and sisters, and they have made an appointment with them in the morning. In the future, you may need to take care of them. But they don't know it yet. ”

Lin Chuyi then told Aji about Gui Ping's meeting of Hou Xiaojin's brothers and sisters, and also told him about Zhang Qiang and Pan Weiming. finally explained: "This Zhang Qiang, you are not his opponent, so no matter what happens, you should not make a move in front of him." Tell me first, I'll do it myself. ”

The swarthy young man hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay." Can you also change my name and address? ”

Lin Chuyi: "No, there are some things that you can't participate in yet." I won't be polite to you when I can. It's still early, what other plans do you have?"

Aji nodded and said, "My classmates told me to move into their dormitory first, and there is a vacant place." If you see your supervisor tomorrow, you can officially go to work. I want to go and put my luggage first. ”

Aji took out his phone and opened WeChat. The location sent by his classmates is only three blocks away from Lin Chuyi's residence, not far away, but it is on the same street as the Huatian Longting Hotel where Lu Yingjun works. This is normal, high-end entertainment venues have support for the surrounding star-rated hotels and high-end catering industry. The dormitory is located in an alley behind the nightclub, and is said to be a couple of old-fashioned apartments rented by the owner.

Lin Chuyi took a taxi to his residence first and told him the address of "Yunsheng Food". Migrant workers and friends have dinner, this kind of place is suitable.

This week, Lu Yingjun was on the morning shift, and when Lin Chuyi returned to her residence, she had already come back and bought a few simple home-cooked dishes and a handful of noodles. He looked strange and asked, "What day are you going to cook?"

The police flower said with a mysterious expression: "Let you taste my craft today, dragon beard noodles." As for the date, I'll tell you later. ”

Lin Chuyi didn't give face, and said with a smile: "Isn't it just February 2nd, the dragon raised his head." People in our area are only this kind of festival, could it be that you are from the north? ”

Lu Yingjun was exposed by him, and he was always unhappy, so he pouted: "Of course I'm not from the north, the boss invited us to eat dragon beard noodles at noon today, it feels very good, I just want to surprise you." ”

Lin Chu scratched his head, unintentionally, and offended the police flower again, so he had to bite the bullet and say: "Su Su definitely doesn't know, I just don't tell her." But I have friends from my hometown, and I have to treat me tonight, so I'll leave some supper. Your craftsmanship is a once-in-a-century encounter, and you must taste it. ”

The police flower finally had the opportunity to cook, but this guy was going to be absent, so he glanced at him very dissatisfied, and he didn't bother to speak.

Lin Chuyi suddenly remembered something, and said with a serious face: "Your boss, are you from the north? Eating dragon beard noodles on the second day of February is not a local tradition." ”

Lu Yingjun saw that he was serious, although he didn't know why he asked this question, he didn't dare to be childish anymore, "He is a local, his name is Liang Wenhui." What's the matter, can't the locals be elegant, and he also stopped the renovation of the clubhouse for a day. It is said that the businessman wants to be auspicious. ”

Lin Chu let out an "oh", with an expression that he had kicked the ingots with hope but just stepped on shit. Lu Yingjun didn't bother to say anything more, and went to the kitchen to slowly prepare for the surprise that only Huang Susu was destined to appreciate tonight.

"The dragon raises his head", "The dragon's beard face", "Liang Wenhui", Lin Chuyi secretly remembered these keywords, and during the period, he also remembered Liang Wenguang of Donghai Hall who was killed for himself in Dalun Mountain.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, he came to "Yunsheng Food", where Hou Xiaojin's brothers and sisters were already waiting. Working in a five-star hotel, the image and temperament of the two are very different from when they met by chance on a cruise ship. Hou Xiaojin wore a hotel uniform, a good suit. Hou Xiaohua is wearing a big red cheongsam, with a tight discipline, reserved and beautiful, and a smart jade rabbit in his heart, ready to come out.

Since the encounter on the Guiping cruise, Lin Chuyi contacted the brother and sister for the first time. Aji has always been punctual, so he arrived almost at the same time as Lin Chuyi. Fan ran away and waved to him, came to the store, and quickly cleaned up a small box for them.

"Brother Mo Yu, invite a friend to dinner today, do you want to have some wine?" Fan Chaogui asked.

Lin Chuyi smiled at him and said, "Come to two catties of the kind of rice wine from your hometown, I won't order the dishes." There are only four of us, you can help watch it, and let my friends eat well. ”

The contact time is not much, but Lin Chuyi comes almost every day, sometimes with Huang Susu and Lu Yingjun, so he is already very familiar. Fan Chaogui reported a few specialties in the store and went out to prepare.

Hou Xiaojin is an honest person, and there are living people, so he is a little restrained at this time. My sister was not very good at being sophisticated, but she was trained as a waiter in the hotel, and she was more generous and decent at this time. After Lin Chuyi greeted the two of them, he introduced: "Xiaojin, Xiaohua, we are also meeting for the second time, fellow countrymen, don't be polite." This is a boxing friend who learned boxing with me, his name is Wang Chengji, you can call him Aji. In the future, everyone will come and go often. ”

The brother and sister said hello to Aji, but they were curious about what Lin Chuyi said about learning boxing, and Hou Xiaojin asked first: "Mo Yu is still a person in the martial arts, what kind of boxing do you teach?"

Lin Chu smiled and said, "Tai Chi." ”

Hou Xiaojin was disappointed, "You learned Tai Chi at such a young age." ”

Aggie was expressionless.

Hou Xiaohua glanced at this swarthy young man with two more eyes, and happened to find that the blazing eyes on his dark face were facing him, his face was slightly red, and he bowed his head and said nothing. How could such a tough descendant learn the feminine and quiet Tai Chi?

Lin Chuyi was used to such embarrassment, and said with a smile: "Strengthen your body, regardless of age." What's more, if you have a hobby, you can make friends wherever you go. Right, Aggie. ”

Aji obviously didn't expect the topic to lead to him, and it took a long time to hold back a few words: "Well, yes." ”

Hou Xiaohua said curiously: "Is there any difference between the Tai Chi you practice and the old man and the old lady in the park? I watched a movie on the Internet before, it seems to be called "Tai Chi", and the martial arts master played in it uses Tai Chi to kill robbers and monsters, which is not majestic. ”

Aji looked at "Teacher Mo", obviously he really wanted to answer this question, and after seeing Lin Chu nodding, he said: "I have been learning Tai Chi for several years, but I have a teacher to guide me in the first two years. After holding back for a long time, he picked up the topic and said: "Later, I practiced by myself, there were many deviations and detours, and I happened to meet Teacher Mo some time ago, but fortunately, I was able to give guidance from the teacher again." In the past few years, I have occasionally encountered conflicts with people, and when the reason cannot be solved, the fist can still be solved. ”

Lin Chuyi touched his chin and smiled playfully. This kid usually doesn't want to fart after three hits. It's rare to be able to tell half a lie thoughtfully at this time. It's a lie—it's lame.

But Hou Xiaohua couldn't hear any problems, and looked at Aji with admiration: "Wow, then you, have you fought a lot." ”

Aji was stunned, his eyes were dark, but he instantly returned to normalcy and said: "It's not much, there are so many times, they are all teaching some people who don't know what to do." ”

Hou Xiaohua looked nervous and said, "Then have you been taught by others?"

Aji said: "There was before boxing, but there was no after boxing." ”

In the midst of such questions and answers, Hou Xiaojin finally understood what was going on with their Taijiquan, and looked eager to try, and he stopped talking.

Lin Chuyi: "By the way, Xiaojin, what did you do in your hometown? I heard that many of you make Pu'er tea." ”

Hou Xiaojin seemed to have been waiting for his question, and said without thinking: "Our family used to have deep and closed mountains, the roads were impassable, and no one made Pu'er tea. The family just ploughs the fields, and there are not many fields, so more time is to hunt with grandpa, I heard that grandpa used to have guns, and later the law said that we can no longer hold guns, but because it is a Dai people, there can be bows and arrows at home. But Grandpa is good at setting traps. Running with him in the mountains all day long, I often encounter wild boars or something. In fact, I really wanted to learn both kung fu after I went to society, but unfortunately I never looked for the opportunity. ”

Lin Chuyi smiled secretly, he didn't even know how to ask for help, this temptation was quite in place. He said generously: "We just got together because of our hobbies, and we are not apprentices." If you're interested, you can learn the introductory boxing method from Aji in the future, and if you can learn a certain level, I can also help you test the boxing and change the boxing. ”

Hou Xiaohua hurriedly applauded and declared that she would also learn. Hou Xiaojin breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanked him, and turned around and shouted to Aji Teacher Wang. To be honest, Lin Chuyi has never seen any kung fu, and he has no bottom in his heart, but Aji, who met for the first time, looks murderous, and he just said that he can often reason with his fists, Hou Xiaojin naturally thinks that this person must be a master.

Aji's swarthy face flushed slightly, and said, "Don't call me teacher, call Aji." We all call him Mr. Mo, and I will pass on the art on behalf of the teacher at the beginning. ”

At this time, Fan Chaogui first brought in two catties of wine, accompanied by a plate of peanuts, and filled everyone's wine glasses. Only Hou Xiaohua covered the cup, she didn't drink, and asked if there was apple cider vinegar or anything like that. Aji silently walked out of the box, and when he came back, he carried a bottle of Tiandi No. 1 in his hand.

They picked up their cups and walked away, and they talked more. Lin Chuyi asked them more about their current situation, and the Hou siblings were even happier to learn that Aji was working as a security guard at their nearby "Hi Xin Zhizhi" nightclub. Hou Xiaohua took the opportunity to chat with Aji about family life.

Aji's family situation is not good, and he is not good at this kind of topic, so the two of them ask and answer one question. The swarthy young man, who usually doesn't like to gossip, is dealing with it very seriously at this time, although his words are quite blunt, Lin Chuyi and them are also interesting to watch. Hou Xiaohua sighed for a long time, and did not forget the many comforts in his words.

Lin Chuyi seemed to suddenly remember something, and asked Hou Xiaojin: "By the way, is there still any contact with that Guiping worker?"

Hou Xiaojin said: "We often meet, his name is Pan Weiming, I forgot to tell you last time, this person is very well-connected, and I have the opportunity to introduce Mr. Mo to you." After he introduced us to the hotel, he found another job himself. It is said that he found a better job, and he also got in touch with a big local boss, and from time to time he was able to do a few businesses and earn some extra money. Say if the timing is right. Take us with you, too. ”

Lin Chuyi was not surprised by this, and said quietly: "Then do you know what business he does?"

Hou Xiaojin muttered: "I don't understand, he's very busy now, every time he happens to meet, he hurriedly says a few words and leaves, and he doesn't have time to ask." People like us in the mountains have really met noble people here. Tell me about you. ”

Lin Chu smiled and was noncommittal.

After the end, they went back to their respective homes, and the Hou brothers and sisters and Aji were on the same road and took a taxi together. Lin Chuyi looked at the direction where the three of them were far away and muttered, "On the second day of February, the dragon raised its head, it was really a good day. ”

He suddenly remembered the instructions of Li Gong and his master before parting - don't use the hidden dragon.