Chapter 310: Difficult to Knock (II)
Zhao Ling's heart trembled, thinking about his compromises, and finally understood what was going on. It turned out that he really had affection for Chen Ao, a boy who was oily and smooth, and had no ability, but who could blow cowhide into the sky.
When did this feeling begin? Was it in that tavern in Haixian County, when Chen Ao came to relieve her siege beyond his means? Or when he was inexplicably at the VIP Building, when he was the enemy of several gangs of the Salt Gang, and finally had to flee in the wilderness? Or when he disappeared for a month, but after he came back, he showed his majesty, and when no one expected it, he captured the helmsman of the Salt Gang? Or the night when the two of them were trapped in the tomb......
Zhao Ling himself couldn't say clearly. For such a long time, he was willing to be by Chen Ao's side, giving him advice and stabilizing the Salt Gang. It turned out that it was all because I was really emotional!
Zhao Ling felt very ridiculous. I can't imagine that her eyes have been above the top for so many years, and how many excellent men on the rivers and lakes have never looked at her. In the end, I was moved by such an annoying boy. Is there really no reason to talk about feelings?
Zhao Ling smiled bitterly twice, both self-deprecating and relieved. It's a pity that he cares about Chen Ao from the bottom of his heart, but Chen Ao doesn't care about her!
Looking at his expression just now, it was clear that he wanted to cut himself in two, and he would never get along with each other. Zhao Ling smiled sadly, what kind of way is this? If he can easily kill him, can he force other people's feelings? In the final analysis, he is still the evil female demon who is feared and annoying.
Chen Ao said the words in his heart, but he was actually a little uneasy in his heart. Because in his mind, a strong woman like Zhao Ling, who has pursuits and ideals, must be very disdainful of a person like him who is rich and secure. In connection with the current relationship that is not embarrassing or embarrassing, maybe Zhao Ling will be annoyed and embarrassed, and he will be dismantled in minutes.
In fact, Chen Ao did not have a feeling of love between men and women for Zhao Ling in his heart. This feeling is even stronger than that of Liang Xiaoya. It's just that in his modern concept, it is still difficult to accept the tradition of talking about marriage in his teens.
But just like treating Liang Xiaoya in the small building of Cihang'an, Chen Ao felt that he had a Xuanning who was happy with each other, and he was already very satisfied. Although he came to this era, he never thought that he would be able to have three wives and four concubines, hugging left and right, and enjoying the rights that men of the era can enjoy. Perhaps it was the experience of his previous life that made him feel a little inferior in this regard. After exchanging expressions with Xuanning, he naturally tried his best to maintain this relationship, where did he dare to mess with flowers?
Therefore, after Chen Ao came out of the tomb, he always kept this affection in his heart and tried not to show it. In this way, Zhao Ling couldn't guess his sincerity even more.
At this point, the two of them have nothing to say. Chen Ao went straight back to his room, intending to spend the afternoon rest and explore the temple.
Zhao Ling sat alone for a long time before he let out a long sigh. He got up and walked out of the room and clapped his hands gently in the Zen courtyard. Feng Hu's sturdy figure suddenly appeared, walked in front of Zhao Ling, lowered his head and said, "What does the Venerable Lord command?"
Zhao Ling said: "The past two days have not been peaceful, you arrange a few people to secretly protect Chen Ao's safety......"
The world is full of fragrant flowers in April, and the peach blossoms in the mountain temple are in full bloom. Although it is now March in the spring, it is still a little cold in the Shaolin Temple. Only at one o'clock in the afternoon, the westerly sun just shone into the temple, bringing a trace of warmth.
Chen Ao took the mountain spring water, washed it refreshingly, and then came to Zhao Ling. If you want to figure out the current puzzle of Shaolin Temple, without Zhao Ling's help, it is still a little tricky. Zhao Ling's face was as usual, and he did not refuse his request, and followed behind Chen Ao as soon as he heard the greeting.
This positive and upright attitude made Chen Ao a little surprised. He secretly thought, didn't she want to solve this matter sooner and let me get out of the way as soon as possible? Is she so disgusted with me? Alas, it's a pity that Lao Tzu didn't have a handsome appearance with a little white face......
Chen Ao was thinking crankily while strolling through the Zen courtyard. This monastery was originally intended for Shaolin monks to live in. But at this time, to entertain the martial arts heroes who came to participate in the meeting, the monks moved out, cleaned the Zen courtyard, and set up a simple tent on the open space square.
In fact, there are not many rooms in this Zen courtyard, and the Salt Gang is not a famous and decent family on the rivers and lakes, so it is impossible to occupy a room here. But Chen Ao and the others came early, and there were not many people staying in the Zen Monastery at the moment. Shaolin monks always have no reason to drive people out, in that case, wouldn't they become laymen who tend to be inflammatory? Therefore, they had to cheapen Chen Ao's gang.
However, Chen Ao and Zhao Ling were not ashamed of this. They all thought in their hearts, hmph, we are here to solve your Shaolin troubles, can't we live in a few rooms?
Thinking like this, the two of them looked at the monks who were busy coming and going, and knew that the monks must be busy preparing for the conference, and they would not pay attention to their movements for a while. I was having no clue, and suddenly I saw a dozen porters, led by an elderly man in soapy clothes, coming this way.
These porters were dressed in uniform clothes, like servants of the large family. The burden on their shoulders is not light, and it is very difficult to pick it up all the way from the bottom of the mountain, and their backs have been sweated, and their clothes are tightly attached to their bodies.
Zhao Ling and Chen Ao hurriedly flashed to the side to make way for the group. The soap-clothed elder didn't thank him, and walked past the two of them proudly, as if he hadn't seen Zhao Ling and Chen Ao at all.
After these people walked by, Chen Ao couldn't help but say, "This person is such a big shelf." If it weren't for their hard work, I would have to talk to him!"
Zhao Ling couldn't help but be surprised, but when he thought of the relationship between himself and Chen Ao, he immediately sank his face. Chen Ao didn't care, and said: "What is the origin of these people? Why are they picking up so many things? Hmph, pretending to be a god and playing ghosts, there must be a conspiracy!"
Zhao Ling said: "Just follow and see!" said and tiptoed up.
Chen Ao was also busy following. I watched the group walk along the path into a courtyard. Although this courtyard is also in the Zen courtyard, it is opened up separately and is very quiet. The small courtyard is full of bamboo, full of greenery, raise your eyes and look into the distance, you can also see the undulating mountains outside the courtyard wall, which is refreshing.
Chen Ao couldn't help but be amazed, he couldn't imagine that the place where the monk lived still had such a view. I don't know if the monks who live here can still read the scriptures all day long.
As he sighed, the porter finally put down his burden, exhausted and panting. The old man in soapy clothes hurriedly shouted: "Be quiet, disturb the peace of the eldest prince, be careful of your skin!"
The power of the eldest prince is really not small, and this group of porters really didn't dare to make a sound, and even breathed much lighter. The soap-clothed old man said again: "What are you still doing in a daze?
In an instant, the porters turned into coolies, removed the package from their burdens, and began to move the contents outward.
Chen Ao and Zhao Ling stood at the gate of the courtyard, peeking inside, and when they saw this, they couldn't help but glance at each other and laugh dumbly. It turned out that these people did not carry anything strange in their burdens, but some decorative items such as porcelain, screens, picture scrolls, etc., as well as daily necessities such as tea sets, cups and saucers, paper and pens, bedding, and even wooden furniture such as small coffee tables and small bookcases.
Now it looks like these people are moving companies. Chen Ao couldn't help but laugh and said, "Who lives here? Do you want to make your home here?"
Zhao Ling said lightly: "No matter who lives there, they are not small people. If you look at those paintings, they are clearly the handiwork of Wu Daozi of the previous dynasty. This porcelain is also a fine product from the Ru kiln. As for those utensils, they are all delicate and valuable, and it is difficult for idlers to see them. Even if it's something in the palace, I'm afraid it's at this level. It's not easy for people to live here!"