Chapter 12: The Eve of the Competition
"Ruyi, are you really ready?" I don't know how many times Wei Poppy asked about Ruyi. In the past two days, Wei Poppy came to Ruyi when he was fine, and sent snacks for a while and food for a while. After a while, he persuaded Ruyi, and after a while, he said that if he didn't know, he could come and ask him. Ruyi really has a few questions that I can't ask Wei Poppy, and Wei Pop's insights are really high. In this way, Ruyi is happy to ask him for advice if he has any questions.
The two of them also became familiar with each other, plus Ruyi has always had an inexplicable sense of familiarity with Wei Poppy, and he is willing to say something to him.
"Ready. You don't have to convince me, I must try. The road always needs to be walked by yourself to know whether it is good or bad. I won't regret my choice. Ruyi said seriously and firmly.
Wei Poppy looked at Ruyi's determined expression, and he couldn't say anything when he wanted Ruyi to go with him. Wei Poppy looked at this assertive, convictive, and brave girl in a daze, is she really still the little girl who was spoiled to herself? But no matter which one it is, it's still the kind soul.
After Wei Poppy figured it out, he no longer struggled. If she grows into a delicate flower, he will turn into a tree to shelter her, and if she grows into a tree, he will turn into the earth to provide her with nutrients and space. If she grows into an eagle, he will turn into a blue sky and let her soar.
"In that case, then rest early, and I'll take you to a place early tomorrow morning." Wei Poppy turned around and went back to his room to rest after saying with a doting face. Ruyi was writing, and after hearing this, he looked up, but he only had time to see a dashing back. In the past, Wei Pop always had to persuade a few more words, but today it was neat.
Early the next morning, the genius was bright. Wei Pop knocked on Ruyi's door, Ruyi looked sleepy-eyed, and was dragged out of the door by Wei Pop before he could freshen up. Wei Poppy didn't call Kang Ming, and rode a horse with Ruyi towards Yunmeng Mountain in the east.
Out of the town, to the foot of the mountain, a path up the mountain winds and winds up, but fortunately the slope is very gentle. The horse overcame all the thorns and turned the first corner, and when they reached the small mountainside, the front suddenly opened up, and an open space could just be seen from afar.
"You've been here before." Ruyi used an affirmative sentence. It's so familiar, and you can only know it if you've been here.
"When I was a child, my father brought me here once. At that time, the town was not as big as it is now, and I just remember that it was a great place. Wei Poppy looked into the distance and didn't know what he was remembering.
Ruyi didn't disturb his memories, just stood by and looked at the town below. Ruyi herself is a person who doesn't have many memories, and in modern times, she has been in an orphanage since she can remember, and it is a gray memory. It wasn't until Dean Shi came that she felt a trace of warmth, was admitted to university, majored in journalism, and became a war correspondent. The days of the internship were her busiest and happiest days, and then there was no follow-up.
She came here and lost her memory again, so she cherishes every experience now, and she envies those who have complete memories, she doesn't want to interrupt other people's memories, because whether it's good or bad, it's a real past and a complete self after all. All the experiences will be in your blood to make you who you are today.
Wei Poppy was the first to wake up, "I'm here to show you the sunrise, and I'm in a daze." Why is there no sunrise? "A dark cloud obscured the brightness of the eastern sky, and only a warm light came through the gaps.
"It's not nothing, it's just invisible, the sun rises as usual where we can't see." Ruyi looked at Wei Poppy with a smile and said. The morning breeze was a little cool, but it was very comfortable through the light clothes. Wei Poppy looked at this smiling girl and was tempted for a while, and unconsciously took a step closer to Ruyi, "Ruyi, you really ......"
"Look, the sun is out. It's beautiful. Ruyi happily pointed to the bright and dazzling sky. Little by little, the clouds are spreading in all directions. The glow pierced through the clouds in an instant, and it shone brightly.
Wei Poppy wanted to say, do you really not remember me? From the moment he saw Ruyi, he found that Ruyi did not recognize him, and he sent someone to secretly investigate and found that Ruyi may have amnesia. But he was always unwilling to prove it himself, but he was afraid of breaking the current harmony, so he endured it and didn't ask.
Wei Poppy looked at Ruyi with a smile and said, "Yes, it's beautiful." And said silently in my heart, you are the most beautiful in my heart, even if the road ahead is difficult, there will always be a day when the clouds will open and see the sun, and gold will always shine.
Back at the inn, Ruyi sincerely thanked you, "Thank you today." βγβ As long as you're happy. Wei Poppy looked gentle. After the two said goodbye, they went back to their rooms.
"Miss. You're finally back, and I don't even know when you got out. Xia He said with a chatter.
"Did you see the homework you were assigned today on the bookcase?"
"I saw it, I've already started writing, Brother Tian came to look for you just now, he didn't find you, and now he's gone out."
"Okay, I know, go read the book, the exam will be tomorrow." Ruyi urged.
Xia He playfully stuck out his tongue. Although Ruyi corrected Xia He many times to change his words, in the end Xia He resolutely refused and could only follow her, but Xia He became more and more lively, and became more and more confident after starting to study.
After Tian Rang went out, he went straight to Yunmeng Mountain in the east. Along the trail up the hill, to the mountain gate, a few little boys are doing sprinkler sweeping. Seeing Tian Rang coming over, one of the older boys came over, "May I ask if you have anything to do?" β
"This little brother, I have an appointment with your husband, please pass it on, and my surname is Tian." Tian rang replied politely.
"Okay, wait a minute." The boy ran to the inner courtyard.
Tian Rang was not in a hurry, standing by the mountain gate and slowly enjoying the surrounding scenery. This is a flat open land in the col halfway up Yunmeng Mountain. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, and cliffs on the other side, you can see a corner of Yunmeng Town at the foot of the mountain in the distance. Tian Rang looked at the corner of Yunmeng Town, and smiled secretly in his heart, this old man is said to be a seclusion, but his heart is to the world, but he just wants to be quiet.
After a while, the little boy ran back quickly, and bowed to Tian Rangchang, "Childe, my husband is invited." β
These little boys are not Guiguzi's apprentices, just ordinary boys. You can only call Guigu Mr., not Master.
Tian Rang returned the salute and walked with the child to the inner courtyard. Along the way, there are open martial arts arenas, rows of houses, classrooms, dormitories, canteens, and vegetable gardens in the back.
Walking to a chic courtyard at the end, there is no special division with walls or fences, but at a glance it is a separate courtyard, a neat medicine garden, leaning on the side of the bamboo forest, and a simple bamboo building in the middle. A white-robed elder with fairy wind bones, crane hair and silver beard, but his face is still very young, his eyebrows are handsome, handsome and chic, he can't tell his age at all, and he is concentrating on watering a pot of orchids.
"Sir, it's still so radiant." Tian Rang finished speaking and bowed.
"Giant, you're polite" The white-robed elder also returned the salute.
After seeing the two of them, the little boy also politely saluted the two elders and said, "Sir, the giant has been brought, and Yuan Fei has taken his leave." The white-robed elder smiled and nodded, and Tian Rang also smiled and nodded.
"Giant, please inside."
"Mr. Guiya, please." The two laughed in unison, and after laughing, they patted their shoulders and entered the inner room like old friends for many years. Mr. Guiya is full of energy, and his voice does not look old. No one knows how old he is, maybe even he has forgotten about himself.
"Why do you have time to come and see me?" Guiguzi looked at Tian Rang with a smile and asked.
"Dude's competition is coming again, I'm here to join in the fun." Tian Rang sat down at the tea table as he spoke, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
Guiguzi glanced at his good tea with some distress and was so wasted, "My tea ......." β
"Don't be so stingy, tea is for quenching your thirst. Next time I'll bring you a better bag of tea. Tian Rang said with a smile.
"You still haven't changed at all. Inherited the tradition of Mo Zhai's old fellow. Guigu also sat on the other side of the tea table and poured a small cup and handed it to Tian Rang, and then asked, "When did you like to join in this fun?" β
"People change, and besides, you have a lot of talents here, maybe I can pick up a leak." Tian Rang picked up the teacup and sniffed it lightly and praised: "It's really good tea." β
The two chatted for a while, and Tian Rang finally said what he meant, "I have a very talented girl here who wants to recommend you to be your apprentice, what do you think?" β
"Girl? You know my rules. Guigu directly refused. Don't be too busy saying no, see you first, there are some stereotypes that need to be broken. Tian Rang persuaded him.
"No, no, no, I can't change the rule that I don't accept female disciples." Guigu has a tough attitude.
"Even if she's good, can't she?"
"Yes, no."
"You old man is really stubborn, the person who hurt you is long gone, and you are still so stubborn." Tian Rang said with emotion.
"You don't have to worry about my business, what do children know." Guigu turned his back a little displeased.
"If she hadn't insisted on worshipping you as a teacher, I would have pulled her to my door." Tian Rang said helplessly.
"What is your relationship with her? Don't say I didn't warn you. Guigu said solemnly.
"You really regard all the women in the world as enemies." Tian Rang chuckled.
"I'm not far away" Guigu looked annoyed and made a gesture of please.
"Farewell." Tian Rang didn't care, and bowed his hand and went out.
Tian Rang went back to the inn and went straight back to his room. Ruyi must be preparing for tomorrow's competition, so it's better not to distract her. Guiguzi, then he has to think of another way.
A hundred miles away, in the Guiling County General's Mansion, Ling Huyuan was listening to Qingfeng's report, "General, the "Warring States Policy" has been born again, and it is rumored that Zhao Guo has obtained this strange book. Aomine said.
"Quickly send someone to Zhao to investigate, if possible, we will take it." Ling Huyuan said categorically.
"Whoa." Aomine replied neatly. After talking about business, then report on private affairs.
"General, Miss Ruyi is all right, Miss Ruyi has signed up for Mr. Guigu's competition tomorrow. Andβ" Aomine hesitated.
"What else?" Ling Huyuan asked anxiously.
"There is also a Ruyi girl who has met the eldest prince. But they don't seem to recognize each other. Aomine continued.
"I see, I thought Ruyi was in danger." Ling Huyuan breathed a sigh of relief. "It's a matter of time before we meet, as long as she's well." Ling Huyuan said calmly.
"Let our people continue to protect Ruyi, and we must ensure her safety. Tomorrow the written test is over, and if necessary, I will give my handwritten letter to Mr. Guiya. Ling Huyuan commanded calmly, but a trace of tenderness flashed in his eyes.
"Yes, my subordinates understand." Aomine took the order and left.
Linghu Yuan stood by the window, looking at the clouds in the sky, and a few pigeons fluttered their wings and flew away. Ruyi, your dream will definitely come true, Ling Huyuan said silently in his heart.