Chapter 6 Beacon Fire March 7 1 Ask for a monthly pass
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"Childe be careful!"
In the chaotic battlefield, Luo Shixin's abrupt voice sounded again. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
A cold light broke through the air and rushed straight to Li Yanqing.
From the bottom of his heart, Yan Qing didn't have much bad feeling for Qin Qiong. Even quite appreciative. The imprint left by my childhood is so profound! The affectionate and righteous second brother Qin, he likes it from the bottom of his heart. It can make people. He snatched Luo Shixin. but failed to grab Qin Qiong. In fact, Li Yanqing also understood in his heart that Qin Qiong was different from Luo Shixin, even if he stayed in the Tiger Prison at that time, he might not be able to vote
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Luo Shixin, to put it bluntly, is a hot-blooded young man.
He listens to whoever is good to him; But Qin Qiong is in her thirties after all, and no matter whether she thinks or experience, she can't compare with Luo Shixin. He has his own opinions, and naturally he can't be as easily fooled as Luo Shixin. And since he has taken refuge in Li Mi, no matter what the circumstances are, he is now his opponent. Since he is an opponent, Li Yanqing will not be merciful.
Determined to kill Qin Qiong, Li Yanqing did not relax his vigilance.
To paraphrase a common saying: for a general, you need to see six ways and listen to all directions.
So before Luo Shixin finished speaking, Li Yanqing had already sensed the sudden cold arrow. The body instinctively turned to the side slightly, but the agarwood lance in his hand still stabbed at Qin Qiong without hesitation. However, it is this sideways that the accuracy of this lance is naturally reduced.
Almost at the same time, Qin Qiong's yellow fat horse suddenly burst out, and its body moved sideways.
I only heard a pop, and the blood light appeared,
The yellow fat Ma Xi Xing Xing hissed miserably, plopped and fell to the ground.
The sharp head of the agarwood lance penetrated the neck of the yellow fat horse, killing him with a lance. The yellow fat horse flipped to the ground, its hooves twitched non-stop, and it pressed Qin Qiong under him all at once. If Qin Qiong was waiting for death just now, he didn't have a chance to escape; Now, although the Yellow Fat Horse Savior, although he blocked Li Yanqing's fierce and vicious blow, Qin Qiong could no longer escape.
Qin Qiong's mind was blank!
The yellow fat horse has been fighting with him for many years and is loyal.
I think that at the beginning, Zhang Xutuo took thirteen horsemen to break Hao Xiaode, and Qin Qiong rode this yellow fat horse. Capture the flag in the midst of the chaos.
So many winds and waves have passed, but I didn't expect my beloved rhubarb to die in this unknown mountain bend.
Qin Qiong's heart was like a knife, and she shouted sadly.
And after Li Yanqing's blow missed, he also lost the opportunity to shoot again.
More than a dozen Wagang cavalry rushed forward. Surrounded Li Yanqing. On a small hill not far away, a white-robed general wried his gun on a prancing horse. Rush into battle.
"Uncle Bao, don't panic, San Lang is here."
At the same time, a detachment of centaurs galloped from a distance.
All of them were dressed as cavalry troops, and there were about four or five hundred people. The first member of the general, black helmet and black armor. With a golden lance in his hand, an iron horse in his crotch is pressing.
As he walked, the general shouted: "Li Wushu is going to be rampant, can you dare to fight with Cheng Yanjin?" β
The shape of the gold lance is roughly similar to that of an ordinary horse lance. The biggest difference is that the lance is the first to see gold, and when the war is about to be shining, it disturbs people's ears and eyes. Cheng Biting Jin is good at stabbing and is the basic trick of the horse lance, so there is no need to use a horse lance that is too special.
When stabbed, the head of a horse lance is most likely to break.
The gold appraisal lance only needs to be used in the first appraisal of the lance, as long as the amount is about the same, the effect will not be much different.
In a word, the Jianjin lance is a civilian lance. But it is also in line with the characteristics of Cheng Biting Jin, simple and unpretentious, and if it is stormy, the killing machine is hidden.
Two generals, one black and one white, rushed into the battlefield.
Li Yanqing jumped and whipped, and after killing five cavalrymen in a row, Luo Shixin also rushed to the front.
Cheng came first after biting the gold, and didn't say a word. Lift the lance and stab. In the night, the golden lance drew a line, a slippery, a strange golden mang. stopped Li Yanqing and Luo Shixin at once. And Wang Bodang did not hesitate, after immediately firing his bow and arrows, and killing seven or eight soldiers of the Black Stone Mansion in a row. jumped off the war horse in front of Qin Qiong, forcefully moved the yellow fat horse that was pressing on Qin Qiong's body, and then picked up Qin Qiong, got on the horse and left.
"Lao Cheng, don't want to fight, go quickly!"
Wang Bodang also knew that the war situation was irreparable.
Originally, Li Mi designed to attack the east and west, and ordered Meng to let Li Wenxiang disturb people's eyes and ears in the Tiger Prison Pass, and he personally led an army of 50,000 to capture Xinzheng without blood, and then went around Dawei Mountain and went straight to Yangcheng. Zheng Detao, the county commander of Yangcheng County, is a general under Li Mi, and the younger brother of Zheng Tingxiang, the former Jindiguan Eagle Strike Lang General. Zheng Tingxiang rode into the city alone, and easily said that after surrendering Zheng Detao, in the name of Zheng Detao. Induce the Eagle Yanglang of Jishan Mansion to come to Yangcheng to rescue Zhang Jixun. Li Mi took the opportunity to ambush him halfway. Captured Zhang Jijian.
After Zhang Ji was captured. would rather die than surrender, and be beheaded that night.
When he died, the dragons of Moshan Mansion were leaderless. Li Mi attacked overnight, captured Jishan, and successfully opened the southern gate to Gongxian.
However, after Li Mi conquered Jishan, he couldn't help but be a little surprised when he found Pang Yuhuo Shiju's department stationed in Diling.
At this time, he was ready to shoot and had to send. This raid on Blackstone Pass, obtained is this "suddenly." Two words. If you stop not moving forward. It will definitely make the Sui army react. After consulting with Zu Junyan and Wei Zheng, Li Mi decided to divide his troops into two ways. One route is Qin Qiong, who has been acting as a pioneer earlier. Led the Eight Winds Battalion to capture Nine Mountains in an attempt to capture the Black Stone Pass. Li Mi led the main force, with Shan Xiongxin, Wang Bodang and Cheng Biting Jin in three ways, striving to defeat Pang Yu and Huo Shiju in one fell swoop, and solve his worries about attacking Gongxian.
Pang Yu and Huo Shiju commanded 20,000 horses. He had just arrived at Diling, and before he had even surveyed the terrain, he encountered Li Mi's crazy attack.
On the one hand, he was attacking with all his strength, and on the other hand, he was not firmly on the ground, and he did not yet understand the situation.
Pang Yuhuo Shiju's 20,000 army stayed in Diling for less than a day, and was defeated by Li Mi before leaving.
Yao Shiju was killed on the spot by Shi Nayan, and Pang Yu fled with more than 1,000 people in embarrassment, and he didn't know how to get up for eight days. Conquered 17 camps in two mountains and two counties, and the morale was greatly boosted. However, the battle of Naling was victorious. Li Mi's soldiers and horses were also extremely tired, and it was difficult to fight again.
In desperation, Li Mi had no choice but to order a day of rest in Diling.
However, he was a little worried about Qin Qiong.
Qin Qiong is good at fighting, but the opponent he has to face now is different from before. Zhang Jixun is not in the middle and upper rank, if it were not for the Wu County Zhang family's loyalty to Yang Guang. I'm afraid it won't be his turn to get out of the town of Keishan. Li Yanqing is different, that's an old fox!
Yes, it's the old fox!
In Li Mi's heart. Although Li Yanqing is old, he is the most difficult.
Thinking about this, Li Yanqing only used six words; forced Li Mi to have to merge with Zhai Ranghuo.
Although Li Mi won, he knew that it was due to the deterrent effect of his previous successive victories. If he fails, the leaders of all walks of life who have taken refuge in him will inevitably have different hearts. Li Yanqing used a yang scheme, and even if Li Mi knew, he was helpless. If he doesn't kill Zhai Rang, his name is not right, and it is difficult to convince the public; Killing Zhai Rang will make his subordinates vigilant and be wary of him.
Li Mi was also driven to the shelves and had to be called king.
But after becoming king, he must continue to win, otherwise all the leaders under his command will surely have their eyes on him.
After nearly two months of planning, Li Mi finally made a move.
Although he has won again and again, Li Mi is in his heart. But I always feel uneasy."
Qin Qiong. Can it be Li Yanqing's opponent? So, after Li Mi defeated Pang Yu, Li Xuan ordered Wang Bodang and Cheng Yanjin to go to Jiushan. Support Qin Qiong.
By the time Wang Bodang and Cheng Yanjin came to Jiushan, Qin Qiong had already attacked.
The two did not dare to be careless, and ordered the soldiers and horses of the headquarters to guard the nine mountains, and the two led 500 cavalry, which was also the only 500 cavalry under his command, to go to Heishi Pass to respond.
I didn't expect it......
The Eight Winds Battalion was almost completely defeated, and it was impossible to save the tide of the battle again.
Although Li Yanqing and Luo Shixin did not have many soldiers and horses. But morale is high. Cheng and Wang have both learned Li Yanqing's power, on the one hand, this place is too close to Heishi Pass, and if Li Yanqing has reinforcements coming, even the two of them will fall into it; On the other hand, Li and Luo join forces, and Cheng and Wang may not be able to block it. If Qin Qiong is intact, he may still have the strength to fight. But now look at Qin Qiong's appearance. Wang Bodang knew that Qin Qiong might be difficult to fight again. In this case. Wang Bodang has only one way to withdraw his troops.
Cheng bit Jin and shouted, and the stabbing blow of the golden lance in his palm became even more rapid.
There is a way that one husband is desperate, and ten thousand people are invincible. Cheng Biting Jin's martial arts are not weak, and this desperate effort is even more like a mad tiger.
Although Li Yanqing and Luo Shixin are said to be in the middle of the same age, they are both between Cheng Yanjin.
But Lao Cheng tried his best, but he forcibly suppressed the two of them, so that neither of them could pull out.
was so angry that Luo Shixin screamed, and Li Yanqing's sword eyebrows were upside down. After more than ten rounds of fighting like a marquee, Cheng Biting Jin's courage gradually disappeared. While circling, he suddenly jumped out of the battle circle and turned his horse away. Luo Shixin and Li Yanqing reacted, urging the horses to chase after them, when they saw dozens of Wagang Army knights rushing over desperately and stopping the two.
By the time Yan Qing and the two of them broke out of the encirclement, Cheng Yanjin had already run far away.
Li Yanqing's face sank like water, put down the incense lance, raised his hand to take off the treasure carving bow, pulled out three red stem and white feather arrows from Hu Lu, bent the bow and set up the arrows, and shot three arrows in a row according to Cheng Jin's back. His treasure carved bow. Different from the short bow of the ink unicorn, it has the strength of three stones.
A series of arrows were shot, and with a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, they caught up with Cheng Biting Jin.
Cheng Yanjin had just fought hard with Li and Luo for more than a dozen rounds, and he was already exhausted. But the general's instinct was still there, and the sound of arrows was heard. He blocked with a backhand and burst the first arrow. But the other two arrows followed closely, and Cheng Biting Jin couldn't dodge. Right in the middle of him. One shot him in the shoulder, the other into his armor.
Cheng bit Jin and screamed in pain. Mo Jin Lance didn't want it, hugged the neck of the iron luo, and fled namelessly,
"Shixin, don't chase after the poor."
Li Yanqing stopped Luo Shixin, looked at Cheng, Wang, and Qin who were drifting away, raised his mask, and spit out.
"Don't worry, we have a chance to fight them.
This time they escaped, and the next time I'll see if they're so lucky. Liz cleans up the battlefield and collects the troops! β
Luo Shixin patted his thigh hatefully and nodded in agreement.
He wanted to kill Qin Qiong very much, but he also knew that the military order was like a mountain. And he was also a little ashamed and guilty in his heart, if he hadn't shouted at that time, Qin Qiong might have been shot by Li Yanqing
Turn the horse's head. I just saw the yellow fat horse lying in a pool of blood and had stopped convulsing.
Luo Shixin felt sad for a while, his nose was sour, and tears were rolling in his eyes. I want to be at the beginning. His Wuya horse, General Zhang's red-blooded Luo, and this yellow-fat horse, are together all day long. Zhang Xutuo is like a strict father, and Qin Qiong is like his brother. The three of them stayed together all day. Luo Shixin still remembers that at that time, the three of them rode these three horses and pointed out the country on the hill.
Now, Zhang Xutuo is dead!
After Zhang Xutuo's death, the red blood Luo crashed to death under the tiger prison.
Huang Fat Ma also died, in order to save Qin Qiong's life; But Qin Qiong is getting farther and farther away from him, and from now on he will be like a stranger.
A big hand was placed on Luo Shixin's shoulder.
Luo Shixin turned his head, but saw Li Yanqing's smiling face.
"The deceased, the general is in the spirit of heaven, and he will not be happy to see you like this.
Everyone has their own path, it just depends on how you choose, Shixin, open your mind a little. Don't worry about the past. β
Yan Qing said gently, and Lishi's tears were like rain
Li Yanqing didn't say anything more, and said to Mo Qilin, who was cleaning up the battlefield: "Go back to Heishi Pass immediately, and let Lao Du send a big cart to take this horse back." What a good horse," Shixin. I also had a good horse named Jade Hoof. Grow up with me. I fought in Goguryeo
Corundum hooves have been saved many times one by one when abandoning the source back to ten, tired of gravity
I buried Jade Hoof in Tianling Mountain.
If one day I die. And people will bury me there. Then you can be with Jade and Hoof every day.
I'll bury this yellow fat horse over there, too. I was born a good horse, such a good horse, a righteous horse. How can I see it exposed in the wilderness? β
Luo Shixin looked up, with tears on his face.
"Childe, if there is such a day, please bury me and my little Wu'er beside you
Li Yanqing smiled, patted Luo Shixin's shoulder, and urged the horse to leave.
Luo Shixin was still standing on the battlefield, looking at the corpse of the yellow horse, and after a while, he suddenly urged the black eagle under his crotch, and shouted: "Drive!" β
From this moment on, Luo Shixin of Qi County was already dead.
He is now Li Langjun's Luo Shixin, General Zhang, or Brother Qin, and he has nothing to do with him. He lived only to follow Li Langjun. A great foundation has been created together!
Luo Shixin's eyes showed a firm divine light",
The battle at Blackstone Pass is over!
274 spies who infiltrated the customs. The dead died, the dead died, and not one escaped.
On the castle floor, *** transparent.
Mai Zizhong and Du Ruhui stood at the gate of the city. Welcome Li Yanqing and Luo Shixin back triumphantly.
Fei Qingnu, Su Yi and other generals of the Black Stone Mansion stood quietly and solemnly. When Yanqing and his party appeared, the black stone closed, and there were deafening cheers.
"Li is invincible! Li Wudi, "
The generals of this Heishi Pass have witnessed Li Yanqing's great achievements countless times.
This war is not surprising to them. In their opinion, Li Yanqing won, which is a matter of course.
The name of invincibility, how can it be tarnished by Xiaoxiao?
"Congratulations to the general on his triumphant return
Mai Zizhong Du Ruhui stepped forward and intervened in the salute.
In the firelight, Li Yanqing's slightly thin body is in the eyes of countless people. Lookout
I have Li Wudi in Gong County, and Li Wudi in my Rongyang County, even if a million troops come here. How about my Black Stone Pass?
It was a small victory, but the impact was unparalleled.
It is undeniable that Li Mi seized the city of Xinzhengyang. Occupy Jiushanzhai and approach Heishi Pass. Although everyone says that they are not afraid, there are still some worries in their hearts. Then Li Yanqing immediately dispelled the doubts in everyone's hearts with a hearty victory.
With 800 to 8,000, he lost more than a dozen people and killed nearly 1,000 enemies.
The bloody heads. made this black stone close up and down, and the originally panicked heart gradually calmed down.
After Yan Qing got off the horse, he warmly hugged Du Ruhui, Mai Zizhong and others one by one.
"This battle was a big victory, thanks to the work of Heishi.
After defeating Li Yi, I should personally play Jiangdu and ask for credit for my brothers! β
In an instant, the Black Stone Pass thundered.
The fatigue of a sleepless night disappeared with Li Qiqing's words. Many generals. After winning, take the credit for yourself.
And Li Yanqing gave everyone all the credit!
Even in the recital, it is only possible to mention Li Yanqing, oh, maybe there will be the names of Du Ruhui, Mai Zizhong and others. But in the eyes of those soldiers, Li Langjun was humble and benevolent, and he was definitely the best person for them to follow.
"Everyone's worked hard, let's all go and rest.
Su Yi, you lead people to continue to be vigilant, release scouts, and closely monitor Jiushan's every move. Once there is a situation, I will tell you
"The last general, obey!"
Su Bao took the order and left, while Li Yanqing put his arms around Mai Zizhong's shoulders.
"Maizi, but I wronged you all day, and my brother set up a banquet in the house to catch the wind for you, and at the same time apologize."
Mai Zizhong waved his hand again and again, "Li Langjun." Apologize for the sin or forgive. The general of the defeated army, how can he be like this? You don't blame me, I'm satisfied. β
If it is said that in the middle of the wheat to Gong County. When guarding Jiushanzhai, I still had the idea of competing with Li Yanqing.
At this moment, he had no idea of this. His Majesty's vision is really not bad, maybe Li Yanqing is the most suitable person to protect Haoyang!
The Heishiguan Military Mansion is actually a huge military camp.
The big tent of the Chinese army is set up on a high post in the middle of the barracks, which can make the entire barracks bird's eye. On one side is a wide avenue leading directly to the Kuroishi Gate, and it is usual. This avenue is full of traffic day and night, and there are many merchants. Many materials in the eastern capital of Luoyang have to rely on this avenue for supplies. Therefore, the locals of Gong County call this road Lijiamen Avenue.
The reason why it is called Lijiamen is because after the rebellion of Yang Xuangan two years ago, Haoyang had no harvest in winter.
Li Yanqing united the major giants of Mengyang County. Set up a porridge shed and provide relief through work. The road leading to the Black Stone Pass was widened and enlarged to make transportation smoother. Just because of the construction of this road, the livelihood of seven or eight thousand people was maintained for one winter. Last year's natural disaster, Li Yanqing once again used work for relief to rebuild Heishi Pass. It is not an exaggeration to say that this road was built by Li Yanqing. Yanqing is also a native of Gong County, and the people of Gong County naturally have their hearts set on Li Yanqing. So this spacious road is called Lijiamen Avenue. The implication is that the Black Stone Pass has passed. It is the home of our invincible Lee.
But now, Lijiamen Avenue is very deserted.
When Li Yanqing and the others returned to the military mansion, they saw two people kneeling on the steps of the military mansion from a distance.
Liang was shirtless and knelt outside the house. also carried a thorn on his back, with a posture of pleading guilty. The man kneeling next to him was in tears, and persuaded Liang Laoshi from time to time to let him stop practicing himself. Fortunately, this is March, spring is blooming, and the weather is not too cold. If it's winter. Liang Laoshi was afraid that he was so cold that he couldn't even speak, let alone have the spirit to comfort the man next to him.
"Honestly, what kind of play are you playing with?"
Li Yanqing jumped off the horse, stepped up, and supported Liang Laojian.
Liang Laoshi is indeed an honest and obedient Li Yanzhen, who has done his best to do his best, and Jiang Li Yanqing is happy.
"Childe, this guy is pretending to be pitiful. I beg you for something. β
Xiong Kuohai came out of the gatehouse and knelt beside Liang Laoshi with a finger of his hand, the figure was thick and burly. A man who is almost as close to the majestic sea.
"This guy's name is Zheng Dabiao, and he is a spy who has mixed into General Mai's team.
Know him honestly and rescue him from under the knife of Areng. But he was afraid that you would blame him, so he learned the bitter tricks in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, pretending to be pitiful and sympathetic. β
Liang Laoshi suddenly became anxious, "Xiongda Heizi, will you die if you don't speak?" β
"Hmph, I won't die, I'll be angry with you" I told you, the son is broad-minded, and he doesn't care about these. But you don't believe it, you have to make this one, I look disgusting. Childe, this guy heard that you were back, so he temporarily stripped naked and knelt here. β
Liang honestly looked at the majestic sea viciously. I can't wait for fire to erupt in my eyes.
Li Yanqing couldn't help laughing!
But before he could speak, Zheng Dabiao, who had been silent, suddenly said: "I didn't lose."
"Oh?"
Li Yanqing glanced at Zheng Dabiao in surprise. Look again and come out with the mighty sea. Standing in the back of the pavilion.
Ge Ling nodded slightly, signaling that Zheng Dabiao was not lying.
"Zheng Dabiao?"
Luo Shixin stood up and looked at the strong man in surprise, "Aren't you one of the four fierce beasts under Zuo Xiaoyou, the mad tiger Zheng Dabiao?" β
Zheng Dabiao's face changed and he looked up. "You are Luo Shixin!"
Li Yanqing turned his head and asked, "Do you know him?" β
Luo Shixin said: "I have fought each other, this guy's martial arts are not bad!" Zuo Xiaoyou originally commanded the four fierce beasts, Xie Xiang, Wang Liang, and Li Wan, he ranked last, and he can talk about martial arts. But he is the first fierce general under Zuo Xiaoyou. This guy has a bit of a naΓ―ve temperament, and among the four beasts, his reputation is the best. After Zuo Xiaoyou surrendered, he thought that Zuo Xiaoyou had been killed and wanted to avenge Zuo Xiaoyou. turned out to be designed by Zuo Xiaoyou, and was finally defeated by Qin Qinqiong's team. I never heard of him again, I didn't expect him to be so miserable? β
Zheng Dabiao showed a touch of sadness on his face and lowered his head.
And no wonder. wanted to avenge the old master, but was framed by the old master.
It is indeed a sad thing",
He spoke: "After I was defeated by Qin Lao Er. There were only a dozen people left. When I returned to the mountain, they were all gone, and they didn't even leave me a penny of food. The people around me later dispersed, and I had to flee to Tanjun and work under Zhang Qian.
Zhang Qian saw that I was good, so he left me behind,"
"Zhang Qian?"
"It's the guy you shot and killed."
It can be seen that Zheng Dabiao has no feelings for Zhang Qian and others.
Li Yanqing nodded lightly, "You can fight with Ah Ling without losing, and you can be regarded as a capable person."
As for your earlier experiences, I can dissuade them. Zheng Dabiao. I only ask you one thing, would you like to serve under my account?.
Zheng Dabiao listened. Suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Yanqing in surprise.
Yan Qing said: "Everyone has a time when they do something wrong. You're not bad at heart. As long as you do things well, I can guarantee that I will give you a reputation in the future. But doing things under my hands, there are many rules, and Yin.
If you break my rules, don't blame me for being ruthless, come to me when you think clearly. Now, you get dressed. Go eat and rest. β
"So, Brother Da Biao can do things with me?"
Liang Laojian was overjoyed.
Under Li Yanqing, there are everyone.
Among the people who can be close, regardless of whether it is the majestic sea or the pavilion, they all followed Yanqing when he was young, and it is far from being comparable to Liang Laoshi's halfway obedience. In my heart, there is always a sense of alienation, as if there is no one to talk to. If Zheng Dabiao joins in, Liang Laoshi can have a heart-to-heart partner.
Yan Qing snorted coldly, "Honestly, I hate people who pretend to be smart the most."
You recommend talents to me, and it's too late for me to be happy, so why do you need to play this bitter trick for me? Since you like this, keep on your knees. If you can't see the sun, don't get up, you like to kneel, then I'll let you kneel enough. Alright, let's go in and drink. β
After Li Yanqing finished speaking, he no longer ignored Liang Honestly.
This guy is loyal, but sometimes he likes to be clever.
Yan Qing also wanted to take such an opportunity. Teach Liang to be honest. Since the name is honest, then it is really honest to be honest.
Liang honestly heard this, and immediately stepped down his face.
But I'm still very happy! First, there is an extra partner around him in the future, and this is the second one, although the son is punished, it also shows that he does not blame himself.
Du Ruhui et al. All of them looked sympathetic. Pass by Liang Laoshi's side.
Ge Ling walked over suddenly. whispered in Liang Laoshi's ear: "Call you kid dishonest!" Netizen Li Chunfeng told me that today will be a rainy day. You kid don't want to see the sun. Hehe, I told you a long time ago, Childe doesn't like people to be smart, you just don't listen. β
Rainy day?
Liang honestly felt unbeautiful immediately!
No, I'm just being clever, God doesn't need to punish me like this, right?
He was at this time. I really want to cry, no tears!