Chapter 827: Life Is a Struggle

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“No matter how busy I am, you still have to tell me something that big,” Su Xiaoxue said. “I’ve already asked for leave. I’ll come tomorrow.”

“Alright, tell me what time you’ll be here, and I’ll pick you up at the airport,” Wang Yao said.

After chatting with Su Xiaoxue for a long time, he hung up.

Without him noticing it, there were only two more days before it was his sister’s marriage. Wang Yao thought about it. He posted a message on Weibo so that no one would come and wait for nothing.

Life was a struggle.

Some people chose to die rather than live humbly. Some people chose to live because as long as they were alive, there would be hope and possibilities.

…

Thousands of miles away in southern Yunnan…

Alive! I am still alive!

A middle-aged man panted heavily.

His face was still a little bit bruised, but it had faded compared to the previous couple of days. Most importantly, he could feel that his body was recovering and the fatal factors in his body were fading. There was nothing better than living. If there was only one thing, it would be to live a happy life.

“Master, I am still alive!” He looked up at the sky. The sun was shining so brightly it was surreal.

Ha-hah! He was happily laughing. Tears of joy were flowing.

…

In the mountain village, Jia Zizai went to Zhong Liuchuan’s home alone.

“What are you busy with?” he asked.

“Reading.” Zhong Liuchuan put down the scripture in his hand. “Do you have something to ask of me?”

“Nothing,” Jia Zizai said. “Just hanging around,”

“Sit down.” Zhong Liuchuan made him a cup of tea.

“What are you reading? Huangting Jing?” Jia Zizai asked. “Tut, tut, you’ve indeed changed into a different person.”

“Aren’t you the same?” Zhong Liuchuan asked. “Have some tea.”

“Thank you.”

Jia Zizai drank a cup of tea. He carefully looked at Zhong Liuchuan. The man’s appearance had not changed, but his temperament had changed quite a lot. The kind of sharpness he once possessed had been hidden. He used to be like a sword. Now, he had added a sheath on the outside. Inside, he was just as sharp, if not sharper.

“What are you looking at me for?” Zhong Liuchuan asked.

“I’m thinking that if we were to fight again, I would be the one who will lose, right?” Jia Zizai replied.

Zhong Liuchuan just smiled. He had been practicing every day and sparring occasionally with Wang Yao. He had benefited a lot from sparring with a highly skilled person. His vision had broadened by leaps and bounds. The practice on Dongshan Mountain had been of great benefit to him. The neixi in his body, although small, had some structure and great power when he controlled it with his mind. However, as his practice became more profound, he found additional shortcomings. His original fighting mindset had also faded. When there was nothing to do, he would meditate, chant sutras, and drink tea, living the typical lifestyle of a mountain hermit.

“It has been beneficial following Sir, right?” Jia Zizai asked.

“I have benefited a lot, and my life has changed since then,” Zhong Liuchuan said.

“Oh, don’t tempt me here,” Jia Zizai said. “What do you think I should do to make Sir accept me as an apprentice?”

“Didn’t Sir say to wait for a year? He’ll consider after your heart has become peaceful and calm,” Zhong Liuchuan replied.

“Consider? Does that mean it will depend on my performance?” Jia Zizai asked.

“Yes, that’s what he meant,” Zhong Liuchuan said.

Jia Zizai downed the tea in his cup.

“I am satisfied with my life now,” he said. “I don’t have to worry all day. I don’t need to do things that I hate. I’m going to get two sets of tea sets. I’ll have a cup of tea when I’m free. By the way, I went to the mountain to have a walk today. I found that many parts of the mountains are empty. No one is planting things there. It’s a pity. I’m going to contract two plots of land to plant vegetables, fruits, and so on. It’s going to be all-natural, green, and pollution-free.”

“Mmm.” Zhong Liuchuan nodded. He had already contracted a plot of land on Dongshan Mountain. He had planted some vegetables and herbs. He treated it as a pastime. He was very interested and cared about it. In autumn, the growth of those vegetables and herbs was not as ideal as he expected.

“I originally wanted to live next door to you. After thinking about it, Hu Mei and I both…” Jia Zizai paused a moment before saying, “By the way, we got our marriage certificate. Did you know?”

“Congratulations,” Zhong Liuchuan said. He felt that Jia Zizai’s thinking was jumping around too quickly. It seemed that once the burden on his body had been lightened, his mentality had greatly changed.

“Well, why don’t I ask Hu Mei to introduce someone to you? What kind of girls do you like?” Jia Zizai asked.

“Have some tea.” Zhong Liuchuan poured him a cup of tea.

“What do you mean by this?” Jia Zizai asked. “Hey, could it be that you have a problem with your orientation?”

“What problem? What orientation? You think too much,” Zhong Liuchuan calmly replied.

“Actually, Hu Mei still has some friends,” Jia Zizai said. “There is one I’ve met several times. She’s beautiful, virtuous, and of a suitable age. I’d introduce you guys someday if you’d like.”

Zhong Liuchuan did not speak. He quietly stared at Jia Zizai.

“I can verify they are not people like us but ordinary people who are absolutely innocent,” Jia Zizai said.

“If there’s nothing else, I still want to read,” Zhong Liuchuan said.

“Oh, wait, are you free at noon?” Jia Zizai asked

“What is the matter?” Zhong Liuchuan asked.

“At noon, come over to my house for lunch and have a taste of Hu Mei’s craftsmanship. Call Sir along as well,” Jia Zizai said.

“Sir will not be at home at noon,” Zhong Liuchuan said. “He has gone to Haiqu.”

“That’s OK. You can come alone. We two brothers shall have a drink,” Jia Zizai said.

“I do not drink,” Zhong Liuchuan said. “I thank you for your kindness, but I’ll pass.”

“OK, another day then,” Jia Zizai said.

He left while humming a little tune. He was happy and blissful.

“That mentality of his!” Zhong Liuchuan smiled.

In Haiqu, Wang Yao looked up and gazed at the sky.

The sky in Haiqu was especially blue.

She is here!

A small dot appeared in the sky and quickly approached. It was an airliner. It soon landed.

A young woman in a pair of jeans and a pink blouse, who was the picture of youth and beauty, got off the plane. She was like a blooming peony with unparalleled grace. Wherever she passed, she was the focus of everyone’s attention, especially the men.

“Beautiful, too beautiful!” A man in a suit was in awe.

“President Zhao? President Zhao?” the man’s assistant asked.

“Do you see that woman?” President Zhao asked.

“Yes,” the assistant replied.

“I have fallen in love with her just after a glance,” President Zhao said.

“President Zhao, your phone call,” the assistant said.

“Don’t you see I am busy?” President Zhao looked up and went toward the woman who looked like the fairy in a painting.

“President Zhao, your phone call,” the assistant said.

“Ugh, that b*tchy woman again!” President Zhao sighed.

“Hello, Wife, I have landed in Haiqu. Yes, I just got off the plane,” he said in a gentle tone. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of the task this time. Yep, right, right. No problem. You should pay attention to your health over there. Don’t get too tired. Call me if you have any problems. Alright, that’s it. Love you. Hanging up!”

After hanging up, President Zhao began to look around before he had even put his cellphone away. Oh, where is that beauty?

“Sir.”

“You look beautiful today!” Wang Yao picked up Su Xiaoxue’s suitcase and smiled.

“Thank you,” she said.

“That beautiful lady, excuse me.” At this time, a well-dressed middle-aged man came over to Su Xiaoxue and Wang Yao.

“How do you do? Let me introduce myself, I’m Zhao Changsheng, chairman of Changsheng Group. This is my business card.” After opening a business card box, he took out a delicate business card and handed it to Su Xiaoxue with both hands.

“Ah, hello, President Zhao,” she replied.

“Well, I think your temperament is very good,” President Zhao said. “Would you be interested in joining our company?”

“I’m not interested, thank you,” Su Xiaoxue said with a smile.

“Maybe you don’t know our company very well yet,” the man said. “About our company…”

Ah… President Zhao suddenly became speechless. He could open his mouth but could not utter a single sound.

“What is happening?” Su Xiaoxue asked

“Shall we go?” Wang Yao suggested.

“Sure!” Su Xiaoxue held Wang Yao’s arm as she walked off smiling.

“Did you come alone this time?” Wang Yao asked

“Yes, my mother wanted Auntie Lian to accompany me, but I told her there was no need for that as I’ll have you here,” Su Xiaoxue said.

“Yes, you have me!” Wang Yao nodded.

“President Zhao, what’s the matter with you?” the assistant asked.

“Sir, what’s the matter with that President Zhao?” Su Xiaoxue asked.

“Well, maybe God thinks he’s too annoying and is asking him to shut up and have a rest,” Wang Yao said with a smile.

Su Xiaoxue laughed happily like a lark.

“He won’t be mute for the rest of his life, will he?” she asked.

“How can that be?” Wang Yao replied. “It’s just that he won’t be able to speak for a while. It’s annoying to see him like that.”

The two got on the bus and headed for the village.

“Have you eaten?” Wang Yao asked.

“Yes,” Su Xiaoxue said.

“Why don’t you nap for a while? I will wake you later,” Wang Yao suggested.

“It’s alright, I’m not tired or sleepy,” Su Xiaoxue replied. “How about I accompany you so we can talk a bit?”

Su Xiaoxue asked Wang Yao many questions.

“What? My brother asked you to join the army?” She was shocked.

“Oh, I have accidentally leaked it!” Wang Yao had unintentionally mentioned it. Unexpectedly, Su Xiaoxue had instantly caught on.

“Sir, you didn’t go to the battlefield to carry out the mission, did you?” she asked.

“No,” Wang Yao replied.

Su Xiaoxue stared at him for a long time.

“What’s the matter? Why are you looking at me?” he asked.

“Sir, you lied just now,” Su Xiaoxue said.

“Noooo!” Wang Yao’s face was a little red.

“Look, your face is red,” Su Xiaoxue said. “Did my brother fool you into going onto the battlegrounds?”

“Ha-ha, aren’t I fine now?” Wang Yao replied.

“Hmph, Su Zhixing!” Su Xiaoxue pouted her little mouth. “You can’t go next time, Sir!”

“Sure, sure!” Wang Yao hurriedly promised. “Don’t go and look for your brother either. I was the one who asked to go. I wanted to go to the jungle in southern Yunnan to have a look thinking maybe I could find some herbs there.”

“Is that true?” she asked.

“Of course, it’s true,” Wang Yao replied. “Besides, there was no fighting this time.”

“That’s good,” Su Xiaoxue said.

When the car arrived in the mountain village, Su Xiaoxue took out the gift she had prepared for Wang Yao’s parents from her luggage. It made the two old people very happy. In fact, Su Xiaoxue’s arrival was the main reason they felt exceptionally happy.

“Come on, you shouldn’t have brought something with you!” Zhang Xiuying was more and more satisfied with her future daughter-in-law.

Wang Fenghua was happily smoking. His daughter was going to be married, and his daughter-in-law was joining them. He thought, Isn’t that double happiness? Alas, it would be better if the weddings could be held together!