Chapter 22 Both civil and military
Probably because I drank some liquor, I slept very deeply this night, and the sound of running water was like a hypnotic tune to me.
A hazy face appeared in the dream, it was a woman's face, it felt very beautiful, but the facial features seemed to be hidden in the mist, and it was not clear to see. But my intuition told me that this woman was not the woman I was marrying me, it was another woman. But she was also wearing a bright red bridal dress, and the big red flower on the hairpin was particularly eye-catching.
Step by step, the woman approached me, step by step.
It's strange that I didn't feel scared when I faced this woman.
There seems to be a magical magnetism in the woman's body, which attracts me to slowly approach, slowly approach.
But even when I stood face to face with the woman, I couldn't see her face clearly.
I vaguely heard a woman calling my name: Xiao Qi! Little Seven!
I reached out to remove the mist that had shrouded the woman's face, and my fingertips touched the woman's cheek, and it was cold.
When I withdrew my hand, I saw wisps of blood hanging from my fingertips.
My heart trembled inexplicably, and I desperately stirred with the fog in front of me, trying to see the woman's appearance, who are you? Who are you?
A few drops of water rolled down my cheeks, huh? Is it tears?
It doesn't seem to be!
It's a water bead!
I shuddered, slowly opened my heavy eyelids, and then I saw a black shadow in front of my eyes.
Damn! What the heck! I shuddered, and subconsciously slapped the black shadow in front of me.
The shadow flew up, deftly dodging my attacks, hovering back and forth above my head, making a hoarse croaking sound.
I'm scared to death!
I sighed, and then I saw clearly that the black shadow was not a ghost, but a water fowl, whose scientific name is osprey!
This osprey is black and shiny, majestic, and very spiritual at first glance.
Kuroko, come here! Huzi whistled loudly.
As if he had received some kind of command, Kuroko flapped his wings and flew to the tiger's left shoulder to stand firmly, even more energetic than an eagle.
This is Kuroko? I heard from Huzi last night that they had a waterfowl named Kuroko on their boat.
Huzi nodded, and casually threw a small fish to Kuroko.
Kuroko opened his mouth, caught it in the air, and swallowed it in his stomach.
Seeing that you are sleeping so dead, I can only ask Kuroko to wake you up! Ha ha! Huzi said with a smile.
Grandpa came over: That's it! Compared to Sixi, you are simply a big lazy worm! Look at the four joys of others, get up before dawn to practice martial arts! As he said this, Grandpa pointed to the shore.
Huh-haha! Haha-hum!
Cai Sixi's shout reached my ears.
Following the prestige, on the rocky beach on the shore, Cai Sixi practiced boxing there shirtless, this kid is two years younger than me, but his body bones are more than twice as strong as mine, and his dark skin is covered with scars, and it can be seen that he usually practices very hard. The early morning chill by the river was still very heavy, but Cai Sixi was sweating profusely from practicing.
I didn't expect this kid to be quite hardworking, compared to myself, I faintly feel a little ashamed.
Huzi's eyes were kind: Sixi, this kid, has been working so hard for three years, getting up before dawn every day to practice martial arts, and he is still practicing martial arts when it's dark, and those scars on his body are the best proof! Ah, but I have to be clear, I didn't make those scars, I didn't abuse children!
Sixi, it's time to go! Huzi shouted loudly, and the rough voice echoed among the mountains.
Here it is! Sixi answered, and returned to the boat in a few vertical jumps.
I was dumbfounded by this kung fu, good boy, good skills!
I wanted to beat him last night, but now I think about it, fortunately, I didn't do it, otherwise I would have been beaten all over the ground by him, and my face would have been lost.
We had a simple breakfast, and the iron boat suddenly sailed down the river to start a new day's voyage.
The morning sun rose, and the golden light shimmered on the river.
Facing the gentle river breeze, I meditated and practiced on the deck, and after a short week, I felt a faint fever all over my body.
At this time, I realized that it was almost noon, and our ship had now entered the Qutang Gorge basin.
Qutang Gorge, also known as Kui Gorge, is the shortest section of the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, but it is the most majestic and steep.
The ancients described Qutang Gorge: The case is connected to the sky, and the boat travels from the cave!
I sat at the bow of the boat, excitedly admiring the scenery on both sides of the river.
The peaks on both sides of the bank are verdant and diverse, and the sun splashes on the top of the mountains, adding to the sense of fantasy.
Some are like dancing fairies, some are like monkeys picking peaches, and some are like majestic swords, which are inserted upside down between heaven and earth, very majestic. It's refreshing to watch, and you can't help but marvel at the magic of nature.
I suddenly remembered that dream again, who was the woman in the dream? Why is there an indescribable feeling between me and her?
Between the white emperor and the clouds, thousands of miles of Jiangling will be returned in one day. The apes on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the light boat has passed the ten thousand mountains! Cai Sixi practiced martial arts while chanting poems, and every time he recited a poem, he played a set of exquisite boxing techniques, and the sound of whirring wind continued to sound in the air.
Hey, you've been practicing all morning, aren't you tired? I asked.
Tired! But you still have to practice! Cai Sixi always speaks so concisely.
I shook my head, what else does this guy's life have besides practicing martial arts? There's no joy in life!
It's so beautiful, can you stop for a while and see how the scenery goes? I say.
Mountains or mountains! Water is still water! I'm still me! Cai Sixi's response left me speechless.
I rolled my eyes, got up, pointed at Cai Sixi and said, "Can you speak some normal language?" Are you from an alien country? Feed! I'm talking to you!
Fists and feet without eyes! Cai Si happily threw a long punch and went straight to my front door.
I was taken aback, but luckily I wasn't too slow to react, so I was able to turn my head sideways to avoid it.
Good boy, suddenly take the opportunity to sneak up on me, it's vicious enough! What the fuck do you want to do?
I was on fire in my heart, and with a stab, I swung a left hook to Cai Sixi's cheek.
Boom!
Cai Sixi raised his arm to hold my fist and raised his knee to hit my waist.
Ah!
The waist and eyes were injured, and the strength of the whole body seemed to be deflated in an instant, and the whole person knelt down softly.
Cai Sixi retreated abruptly, and the corners of his mouth raised coldly: Don't kneel for me, I can't stand it!
I, my uncle, I was in a cold sweat, and I couldn't even scold him.
I drank too much last night, Sixi, you go get a few fresh fish to boil fish soup, let's have a lighter lunch! Huzi's voice came from the cabin.
Ay! Sixi answered, then rolled his right index finger and thumb into a circle, put it in his mouth, and whistled loudly.
Kuroko flew over from the stern, and Sixi stretched out his arm and pointed into the water: Kuroko, go! Catch a few fresh fish and come back!
Kuroko received the order, and his figure quickly turned into a black lightning bolt, and plunged into the water diagonally at a forty-five degree angle, which was more graceful than that of a diver.
The osprey is a master of fishing and extremely loyal to its owner, with a skin pouch in its throat, like a bag, that can hold fish. When Kuroko catches a fish, he does not swallow it, but stores it in his throat pouch and waits until the throat pouch is full, and then gets on the boat and spits it out to his owner.
The sunspots rise and fall on the surface of the river, as fast as lightning.
In a moment, Kuroko's throat was full, and he flew back and stood on the side of the ship, shaking the water foam on his body, opening his mouth, and spitting out several fresh fish. Then it held its head high, like a warrior returning in triumph, waiting for the reward of its master.
Cai Sixi walked over, picked up a small fish and fed it to Kuroko, who swallowed it and flapped his wings twice happily.
Cai Sixi walked to the cabin with a few fresh fish, and when he passed by me, he paused and looked down at me: his steps are vain, his lower plate is unstable, and he still needs to practice!
I was so ashamed that my old face turned red, damn it, I was actually ridiculed and taught a lesson by this stinky boy of Sixi!
But this kid is really powerful, and I can see my weaknesses at a glance.
Hum!
Cai Sixi, don't be complacent, I will definitely beat you down next time!
Half an hour passed, and the smell of fish soup wafted from the cabin, and a pot of fresh fish soup was quickly served.
The four of us sat around the deck, enjoying the afternoon sun while eating fish and soup in the river breeze.
Although the taste was light, it made my appetite move greatly, and I pulled three bowls of rice and drank three bowls of fish soup in a row.
This soup is really delicious, Uncle Huzi, your craftsmanship is so good! I said with a full hiccups.
Huzi smiled: This meal was not made by me, it was made by Sixi!
I turned my head and glanced at Sixi, and I couldn't see that this kid could cook, he was really both civil and military!
By the way, Huzi, I wanted to ask you yesterday! Are you in the funeral business, I think your ship looks like a funeral ship, right? Grandpa asked.
Hey!
This ship is really a funeral ship, no wonder it is dark and eerie.
Huzi smiled: Third master, your eyes are really sharp! That's right, this ship is indeed a funeral ship! Hey, you also know that now that society is developing so fast, prices are rising vigorously, and you can't do it without some side jobs! We don't have the same conditions as the Huang family, so we can only do some hard work!
Grandpa said: Everyone's lifestyle is different, as long as you eat with your own hands!
Is that! Huzi slapped his chest loudly: My biggest advantage is sincerity! Earn money and live a down-to-earth life!
As soon as Huzi's words fell, he heard a burst of music on the river in the distance.
The music is dominated by suona, with some drum beats.
Huzi put down the dishes and chopsticks, and raised his thick eyebrows: Yo! It's a coincidence that I met a colleague here!