Zhao Rang's gaze was calm, looking directly into Nangong Xuan's eyes.

Nangong Xuan smiled slightly, his eyes revealed a kind of calmness and calmness, as if everything was under his control.

"Brother Zhao, you misunderstood. Although my Nangong family already has a jade pendant, that doesn't mean that we can't fight for others. After all, the more invitations to the Spring Festival Banquet, the better. ”

When Zhao Rang heard this, his brows furrowed slightly. He didn't fully believe Nangong Xuan's words, but he couldn't find any flaws.

Nangong Xuan looked at Zhao Rang's expression, and secretly laughed in his heart. He knew that Zhao Rang was a smart person and would not easily believe the words of others. But he is also confident, and his words do not show any flaws.

"Brother Zhao, I know what you're worried about. But I can assure you that my Nangong family has no intentions for this Spring Festival Night Banquet. We just want to know more about the dynamics of the rivers and lakes so that we can better respond to future changes. ”

Zhao Rang listened to Nangong Xuan's explanation, and although he still had some doubts in his heart, he could only put it down temporarily.

At this moment, a crisp voice suddenly sounded:

"Brother! Sure enough, you're here! ”

Everyone followed the voice, only to see a girl dressed in green walking out of the crowd. She has a pretty appearance and a unique temperament, and at first glance she is not an ordinary woman.

When Nangong Xuan saw the green-clothed girl, a trace of surprise and joy flashed in his eyes. He stepped forward quickly, saluted the girl, and said:

"Wan'er, why are you here?"

This green-clothed girl is Nangong Xuan's sister, Nangong Wan, the pearl of the Nangong family.

Nangong Wan glanced at Zhao Rang and Tang Yun next to her, and said to Nangong Xuan:

"I heard that you gambled with people here, so I came and took a look. I didn't expect it to be you! What do you think? Won or lost? ”

Nangong Xuan smiled bitterly and said:

"Sister Wan'er, don't make fun of me. There is no such thing as winning or losing this bet. ”

Nangong Wan was stunned when she heard this, and then saw the back of Tang Zong leaving and the poison dart on the ground, a bright light flashed in her eyes, and she said to Nangong Xuan:

"It turned out to be someone from the Tang family. They've always been cunning, and you're not suffering, are you? ”

Nangong Xuan shook his head and said:

"I'm fine. Thanks to Brother Zhao and Brother Tang, they helped each other. ”

Nangong Wan looked at Tang Yun officially. She had long heard of this person's name and deeds, and he was also a well-known figure in the rivers and lakes.

When I saw it today, it really lived up to its name.

She saluted Zhao Rang and Tang Yun and said:

"Zhao Gongzi and I are old friends, thank you Tang Gongzi for your help today. My Nangong family is grateful. ”

Zhao Rang and Tang Yun hurriedly returned the salute:

"Miss Nangong is polite."

After the three of them exchanged pleasantries, Nangong Wan looked at the jade pendant on the table curiously and said:

"In my opinion, the invitation to this Spring Festival banquet is nothing remarkable, so it won't make you all so entangled!"

Tang Yun smiled bitterly and said:

"Miss Nangong already has a piece at home, of course it doesn't matter. But for people from the south like us, what is involved behind this jade pendant is not just a night banquet. ”

When Nangong Xuan heard this, a hint of discoloration flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said:

"What Brother Tang said is, so who should own it really needs to be carefully considered."

Tang Yun opened his mouth at this time:

"Brother Zhao, you and I have made an agreement before, no matter what the result is, it will only count if you give it away willingly."

Zhao Rang looked at Tang Yun and said:

"Well, that's exactly what I said before. It's just that it's hard for me to decide whether to leave or stay with this jade pendant. Why don't you ask Miss Nangong to be a witness? ”

When Nangong Wan heard this, a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes, and she said with a smile:

"Oh? Will you all listen to me? Okay, I'll be the referee. However, you must abide by my decision. ”

Nangong Xuan and Tang Yun responded in unison:

"Naturally comply."

Nangong Wan nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the jade pendant on the table, and said after pondering for a moment:

"Since this jade pendant is so important, it can't be easily decided to belong to it. In my opinion, it is better for the three of you to show your strengths, whoever can satisfy me the most, this jade pendant will belong to whomever it is. ”

Nangong Xuan and Tang Yun looked at each other and smiled, both understanding that this was Nangong Wan's joke.

But they also all know that this young lady of the Nangong family is extremely smart, and her decision must have a deep meaning.

Zhao Rang also smiled:

"Miss Nangong's proposal is novel. It's just that the two of them have their own strengths, so how can they compete? ”

Nangong Wan smiled slightly and said:

"It's simple. Tell me about one of the most interesting things you've encountered recently. Whoever tells the story that makes me happiest will own the jade pendant. ”

Nangong Xuan and Tang Yun were stunned when they heard this.

They didn't expect Nangong Wan to come up with such a competition.

But looking at her didn't look like a joke, the two had to bite the bullet and start thinking about it.

Zhao Rang looked at the two of them with a relaxed face, and didn't seem to care about this competition.

Nangong Wan's personality is quirky and likes to do things that are unexpected.

And no matter what the result is, this competition will not hurt the face and relationship between the three.

The referee was already a member of the Nangong family, so Nangong Xuan asked Tang Yun to speak first.

Tang Yun thought for a moment and said:

"The land of Shu is full of mountains and rivers, and of course it is a little more mysterious. But in my opinion, the most is the rain, especially the night rain. ”

"I don't like rain very much, as a Tang family, secret weapons and poison are the foundation of our survival. However, on rainy days, the raindrops will affect the speed of the hidden weapon and will also dilute the poison attached to the hidden weapon. ”

"So every time it rains, I always find a place to shelter from the rain and wait for the rain to stop. However, on that rainy night, I was involved in an unexpected love affair due to a sudden heavy rain. ”

When Tang Yun said this, he sighed softly, and his eyes became blurred, as if he had returned to that rainy night.

"That evening, the sky suddenly became cloudy and rain poured down. I happened to pass by a teahouse and went in to take shelter from the rain. There are not many people in the teahouse, only a few tables for sitting guests. I sat down in a corner, asked for a pot of tea, and quietly watched the rain outside the window. ”

Just then, a woman dressed in pale green walked into the teahouse. She has a beautiful appearance and a refined temperament, like a lotus flower in the rain. She looked around and chose the table to sit next to me. ”

"I didn't mean to disturb her, but the guy at the teahouse happened to be absent that day, so I had to stand up and pour her a cup of tea. She smiled and thanked me, and we started talking. ”

"She told me that her name was Green Lotus and that she had come to Shuzhong from other places to visit relatives. Unexpectedly, her relatives had already moved away, and she encountered heavy rain again, so she had to take shelter from the rain in the teahouse first. As I listened to her, I couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. ”

"The rain is getting heavier and heavier, and it doesn't stop at all. Our conversation has shifted from the weather to our own lives and experiences. I found her not only to be outstanding, but also knowledgeable and insightful. Her laughter was as crisp and melodious as a silver bell. ”

"At that moment, I felt as if I had forgotten the passage of time and just wanted to keep talking to her. It wasn't until night fell and the rain grew a little lighter that she got up to take her leave. ”

"I escorted her out of the teahouse and watched her disappear into the rain. At that moment, a strange emotion suddenly arose in my heart, a throbbing that I had never experienced before. ”

Tang Yun said this and stopped, as if reminiscing about that good time.

Nangong Wan and Zhao Rang both listened quietly and did not interrupt him.

After a while, Tang Yun continued:

"After that, I would go to that teahouse every day and wait. But sadly, I never saw her again. I asked the guy at the teahouse about her, but the guy said he didn't know. During that time, I searched for her in despair, but found nothing. ”

Tang Yun sighed softly, and his eyes revealed a trace of endless regret and longing:

"During those days, I seemed to be in a state of flux, and I had no other thoughts than to look for her every day. No matter how beautiful the mountains and rivers in Shu are, they can't withstand the obsession in my heart. ”

"And then?"

Nangong Wan couldn't help but ask.

Tang Yun smiled bitterly, shook his head and said:

"Not later. I searched all over Shuzhong, but I never found any trace of her. Perhaps, she is just a passerby, a beautiful dream. When you wake up from your dream, you are gone. ”

When Nangong Wan heard this, a trace of regret flashed in her eyes.

She could feel the regret and helplessness in Tang Yun's heart.

turned his head to look at Zhao Rang and Nangong Xuan, but found that the two of them were also emotional.

Tang Yun was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said:

"I also know that my obsession is a little ridiculous, but how can I explain such a thing as feelings?"

Which teenager is not affectionate, and which girl is not pregnant with spring?

Nangong Wan didn't expect that the young master of the Tang family, who was famous all over the world for his poisonous skills and secret weapons, told a story that did not have a trace of blood, but was so deep and tender.

Nangong Wan sighed softly, and her eyes showed a bit of resonance. Although she is still young, she also has some experience of emotional entanglement and helplessness. She had searched for the shadow, the person who had made her heart flutter in her dreams, countless times, but when she woke up, she was always happy.

She turned her head to look at Zhao Rang and Nangong Xuan, but found that the expressions of the two were also quite complicated. A hint of deep thought flashed in Zhao Rang's eyes, as if he was reminiscing about Tang Yun's story, while Nangong Xuan frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

Nangong Wan's heart moved, and she suddenly had an idea. She cleared her throat and said, "Tang Gongzi's story is really emotional. However, this competition is not over yet. Brother Nangong, what about your story? ”

Nangong Xuan also spoke at this time: "Brother Tang's story is indeed wonderful. My story may be different from all of you, though. What I want to talk about is a past story about the Nangong family. ”

His voice is calm and firm, carrying a lot of responsibility and honor.

In the story, there are the rise and fall of the family, the deep love between brothers, and the determination and courage to do whatever it takes for the honor of the family.

Nangong Wan listened to her brother's story, and couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and admiration in her heart.

She had never heard her brother tell about this past, and it was only now that she deeply realized the burden and responsibility on his shoulders.

When Nangong Xuan's story ended, there was silence on the field.

Tang Yun and Zhao Rang both looked at Nangong Xuan silently, their eyes full of respect and admiration.

The reason why the Nangong family can stand tall and become famous is precisely because there are people like Nangong Xuan who are silently paying and persevering.

Nangong Wan took a deep breath and broke the silence on the field:

"Stories are good stories...... However, you all seem to be off topic! I'm talking about stories that make me happy! I couldn't be happier when I heard the story of both of you! ”

Nangong Wan's words made the three people on the field stunned. Tang Yun and Nangong Xuan looked at each other and smiled bitterly, they thought that telling their deep affection and responsibility would make Nangong Wan feel happy, but they didn't expect that what she was looking forward to was a light-hearted story.

Tang Yun smiled slightly at this time and said:

"Since Miss Nangong likes happy stories, then I'll tell you another one."

"In the first month of the previous year, I happened to pass by a small town. One of the most interesting customs in this town is that there is an annual 'Wipe Green Contest'. ”

"Smearing the Green Contest?"

Nangong Wan asked curiously,

"How does that compare?"

Tang Yun explained:

"The rules of the competition are simple: the contestants have to steal as many vegetables as possible from other people's fields overnight, and still not be discovered by the owner. In the end, whoever steals the most vegetables will be the champion. And the owner will also cause a lot of trouble to the contestants, such as dog bites and pouring feces on dishes, which are common things! ”

Nangong Wan couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard this:

"This competition is so interesting! And what about later? ”

Tang Yun continued:

"I thought it was fun and decided to do it. So, I found a local guide and asked him to take me to buy a night coat and a backpack that was almost as tall as my body. ”

"That night, I sneaked into a farmhouse. However, before I could do anything, I was spotted by a big rooster. The big rooster flapped its wings and clucked. I was so frightened that I ran away, but the big rooster was in hot pursuit. ”

"I ran in front, it chased behind, and we ran a big lap around the town like that. Eventually, I couldn't run anymore and had to stop and beg for mercy. But the big didn't give me face at all, and directly pounced on me and pecked me. ”

When Tang Yun said this, he deliberately touched his nose, as if the big rooster was still in front of him.

Nangong Wan was already laughing back and forth, and tears were about to flow out.

She pointed at Tang Yun and said:

"You're too stupid! I was chased all over town by a chicken! ”

Tang Yun spread his hands and said:

"yes, I'm ashamed too. However, that big rooster is really powerful, and I later learned that in that town, in addition to smearing green, it can also fight cocks, and that big rooster is the chicken king of the town, and he has won the cockfighting championship for three consecutive times. ”

Nangong Wan laughed even more:

"Hahaha! You actually went to steal the vegetables of the chicken king's house, you can't complain about it! ”

Zhao Rang and Nangong Xuan couldn't help but laugh.

Although they knew that Tang Yun was deliberately making Nangong Wan happy, they also had to admire his adaptability.

After laughing, Nangong Wan wiped her tears, looked at Tang Yun and said:

"Tang Gongzi, your story is so interesting! It's been a long time since I've been so happy! ”

Tang Yun smiled:

"It's my honor to make Miss Nangong happy."

Nangong Wan nodded and said:

"Alright, now it's up to me to decide. This jade pendant ......"

She paused, swept her gaze over the three of them, and continued:

"It's owned by Tang Gongzi!"

Nangong Xuan was stunned when he heard this.

They thought that Nangong Wan would be oriented towards them no matter what, but they didn't expect that she chose Tang Yun in the end.

However, although Tang Yun's story is simple, it is full of joy.

In this world full of grievances and family responsibilities, stories that can make people forget their troubles and laugh are indeed more rare and precious.

When Tang Yun heard Nangong Wan's decision, he was also slightly stunned, and then smiled:

"Thank you, Miss Nangong."

Nangong Xuan looked at his sister, a hint of doting light flashed in his eyes, and he also spoke:

"Wan'er's decision, I naturally have no objection."

Zhao Rang patted Tang Yun on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Brother Tang, it seems that you are really a blessing in disguise this time."

Tang Yun took the jade pendant, only to feel that it was heavy in his hand.

took the jade pendant into his arms, and gave a salute to Nangong Wan and Zhao Rang:

"Thank you, thank you."

Nangong Wan waved her hand and said with a smile:

"Tang Gongzi doesn't need to be polite. Compared to the friendship between us, what is the jade pendant? ”

When Tang Yun heard this, his heart warmed. He knew very well that what Nangong Wan said was true, although this jade pendant was precious, it was really nothing compared to the friendship between them.

"Brother Nangong, Brother Zhao, today's feelings, Tang Yun remembers it in his heart. If there is a need in the future, Tang Yun will definitely do his best to help. ”

Zhao Rang and Nangong Xuan both nodded.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Tang Yun is a person who does what he says.

His promise is more precious than any treasure.

After a few more pleasantries, Tang Yun said goodbye and left.

Before the Spring Festival Night Banquet, he still had to make some preparations, at least he had to handle Tang Zong's affairs properly.

After bidding farewell to the Nangong brothers and sisters, Zhao Rang also left the Drunken Immortal Tower, preparing to walk around the city, eat something, and then return to Yuan Mingkong's mansion to give the seventh prince an errand.

At this point, the jade pendant has finally been sent out!