The next day, in the afternoon.

Bai Zhi had lunch and came to Xunzi's residence slowly.

At the summer solstice, the weather is slightly hot. Xunzi, as always, sat in the gazebo behind his courtyard.

He leaned on the soft couch, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was taking a nap.

Outside the curtain, the wind and swallows are singing, and the green trees in front of the court are singing.

The courtyard is quiet and peaceful, with plants and trees growing vigorously.

Seeing this old man's leisurely style, Bai Zhi couldn't help but laugh. When it comes to enjoying life and spending a leisurely life, it has to be these old guys.

Bai Zhi was not polite, he walked directly into the pavilion and sat down next to Xunzi.

Seeing that the old man was snoring slightly, he didn't want to wake up, so he immediately ignored him, and directly picked up his chessboard, ready to smash it on the ground.

Just kidding, as the only remaining great master of Confucianism, how could Xunzi not sense the person who came a few feet in front of him?

The old man deliberately consumed Bai Zhi, and Bai Zhi was not used to him, and to deal with this stubborn old man, he had to be more unreasonable than him.

"What are you doing, what are you bastards, you dare to ruin my old man's baby."

Xun Zi opened his eyes when he landed, hurriedly caught the chessboard, and shouted at Bai Zhi with angry eyebrows.

Bai Zhi ignored his arrogant look at all, and said with a smile: "Senior Brother Xun, you are awake." ”

Xun Zi rubbed his precious chessboard and snorted angrily: "Why are you so angry today? Say, what are you doing with my old man? ”

"Where did the anger come from, just to try the texture of the senior brother's chessboard."

Bai Zhi was shameless, he would not admit that his old waist was pinched by the salamander this morning, and he couldn't get out of his anger.

Seeing that this guy has changed his normal state, and today he looks completely confused, Xunzi also showed a helpless look.

He complained, "Alright, stinky boy. You haven't been here for a few days, what's the matter with me today? Could it be that you are here to bully my disciple again? ”

Regarding the fact that his proud protégé Han Fei was exported by Bai Zhi's dirt bun, and he was disheartened for several days, Xun Qian, a stingy old man, has been haunted by it for the past few days.

Bai Zhi smiled embarrassedly, he didn't mean to bully Han Fei.

He just said the real situation, and how Han Fei really did not mean it.

"What hurts more than a lie in this world is always the truth."

Bai Zhi has a new understanding of this sentence.

He smiled apologetically at Xunzi and said clearly: "Senior brother, don't blame, I'm here to say goodbye to you today." ”

"Huh? Goodbye? ”

Xunzi frowned, and he was puzzled: "Are you preparing to leave Songhai?" ”

Bai Zhi nodded, and said to Xun Zi respectfully: "Senior brother Mingjian, I will leave tomorrow and leave here." Before parting, I want to come and play a few more games of chess with you. ”

Although Xunzi's temper is eccentric, he is a very good person and a smart person.

When he first saw Bai Zhi, he found clues about Bai Zhi's body, but he didn't directly inform Nameless and drove Bai Zhi away.

Instead, he used seven consecutive days of aimless games to examine Bai Zhi's character.

In his own way, after recognizing Bai Zhi's character, he was able to take out precious Taoist exercises to help Bai Zhi without hesitation.

It can be seen that his character is virtuous, his wisdom is like the abyss, and his character is light.

This sentence is the most appropriate evaluation of Xunzi.

Bai Zhi and Xun Jing have been together for a short time, but he admires and likes this interesting strange old man very much.

On the side, Xun Kuang's face was filled with a look of regret.

He also admires Bai Zhi, a young descendant.

This appreciation has nothing to do with his strength, it is purely a liking for his character.

Confucian etiquette is numerous, the rules are strict, and everyone who comes and goes is respectful to him.

Even Han Fei, who had a detached personality, did not dare to expose his true nature in front of him.

Only Bai Zhi, although he also saluted himself in a proper manner when he first saw him, Xun Jing could see that he did not have the awe of others in his eyes.

His eyes are pure and gentle, and his eyes are no different from looking at an old man next door, which makes the withdrawn and eccentric old man Xun very satisfied.

Of course, the most important thing is that Bai Zhi is also a stinky chess basket.

This made Xun Qian, who likes chess but has been defeated repeatedly, find the happiness of winning chess for a long time.

Sighing slightly, Xun Jing was relieved again.

Heaven and earth are like a reverse journey, and I am also a pedestrian.

Is there a feast in the world that never ends?

Bai Zhi is not a Confucian person, so naturally he can't live in Confucianism for a long time, but now they are separated, but it is also appropriate.

Xunzi bowed slightly, he stroked his hand and said, "Since you want to leave, do you have a specific place to go?" ”

"The eldest brother Wuming once recommended me to join the Mo family, and tomorrow I will leave for the Chu State."

Bai Zhi's tone was a little cautious, he couldn't be sure of Xunzi's attitude towards the Mo family.

But obviously, he underestimated the mind of this Confucian sage who was known as Confucius and Mencius.

Xunzi actually smiled slightly when he heard this, and he said, "The Mo family is a good place for you. Although those martial artists are a little more stupid, their virtues and ethics are also worthy of respect. ”

Bai Zhi's heart was relieved, so he also nodded and said: "I am a wanderer in the rivers and lakes, and joining the Mo family can be regarded as a home." ”

After a pause, he said with regret: "It's just that I can't play chess with my senior brother in the future, and it's quite regrettable to think about it." ”

"Hahahaha", Xunzi stroked his beard and smiled,

Instead, he opened his mouth to comfort Bai Zhi: "Life is a lifetime, and the grass and trees are autumn." You have to see different scenery to make your life meaningful. I hope that in Mojia, you can get new harvests. ”

"That's what Senior Brother said." Bai Zhi said respectfully.

Immediately, he quipped again: "I just hope that senior brother will take care of himself, study his chess skills, and the next time we meet, don't let me win you." ”

When Xunzi heard this, he smiled to himself.

He said proudly: "If you want to defeat the old man, your kid is still a little short of fire, and in the future, the old man will give you a few more big defeats." ”

The two looked at each other and immediately laughed. An old man and a young man are like children, and in the matter of chess, they are really vegetables and fun.

After a while, Xunzi stroked his beard and said softly: "Once you met, the old man likes your temperament very much." Since you're leaving tomorrow, I'll give you a gift. ”

Without waiting for Bai Zhi to excuse himself, he took off a piece of jade pendant from his waist and reached out to hand it to Bai Zhi.

"This jade pendant, the old man has raised it for eight or nine years, you kid looks good, it is suitable to match the old man's jade pendant, so I will give it to you to play with."

The old man's eyebrows curled, and he said to Bai Zhi with a smile.

“……”，

Suppressing the emotion in his heart, Bai Zhi reached out and took the jade pendant.

The jade pei dragon pattern carving in the hand, warm and moist in the hand, the whole body is flawed and white, and it has been raised by Xunzi for many years, the color is shiny, the texture is transparent, and it is not ordinary at a glance.

Sending jade, in the pre-Qin period, was a very high courtesy. This represents Xunzi's recognition and appreciation of his character, and also represents Xunzi's expectations for him.

Bai Zhi stood up, bowed, and thanked Xunzi respectfully: "Bai Zhi, thank you for your generous gift." ”

Xunzi waved his hand and said excitedly: "That's it, the old man is tired." You kid go back quickly, the old man won't send you. ”

"Yes, senior brother, cherish."

After a moment of silence, Bai Zhi saluted him again and slowly exited the pavilion.

When he was about to reach the door, Bai Zhi glanced back, the old man had already closed his eyes and rested, Bai Zhi sighed and walked out of the courtyard.

It's easy to see when it's hard, brother, cherish!