Zhu Wu heard Shi Jin mention Chao Gai, the King of Pagodas, and he knew a little bit about this figure. Although he didn't know each other, Chao Gai had a good reputation in the world, and Zhu Wu often heard about it, so he thought about it. , said to Shi Jin: "The helpers mentioned by the eldest boss are all around Yuncheng County, Jeju. Could it be that the eldest brother wants to use King Chao Tianwang's territory as a foundation to recruit their strength to conspire to intercept the birth plan, and then..."
"After that, we will either disappear from the world, or we will have to follow my eldest brother to our territory, take a senior position, and form a brotherhood to join the gang," Shi Qian's mind was racing, and then Zhu Wu said the following words.
Shi Jin saw that the two brothers expressed their inner thoughts very delicately, so he stopped saying anything and smiled as a sign of agreement.
When Zhu Wu saw that Shi Jin's thoughts were indeed like this, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: "This is feasible. Generally, nothing big happens in Chao Gai's manor. In Shijie Village, even the heads of the government officials We all have to give face to King Chao Tian. Even if something happens, we don’t dare to break into the manor privately. We, the boss, will go to him and it will be safe. Even if we are discovered by the officers and soldiers, King Chao Tian will not sit idly by and watch. He will protect our eldest brother and escape safely. If the situation is more serious, it will just mean that the birthday gang's business will not be able to do it. But he, Chao Gai, will lead his powerful bankers and officers and soldiers to fight life and death to protect it. Our brother, if things get serious when the time comes, we will simply catch him by surprise and kill him with three light cavalry, and we can also save the big boss."
Everyone nodded after hearing this, agreeing very much with Zhu Wu's opinion.
Shi Jin was very happy when he saw that Zhu Wu and he hit it off, because by leaving Zhu Wu here to guard the city, Shi Jin could relax. If he could see things clearly, he would be able to distinguish the priorities of things. Only in this way can correct decisions be made in an orderly manner in times of emergency, with Zhu Wu's strategy and unique vision, coupled with the concerted efforts of Chen Da, Di Yan, Gu Yanbing, Liu Sanye, Liu Tang and other generals Together, Huayin County will be safe even if he is not here.
Shi Jin thought of this, looked at everyone's arrangements and said: "After I leave, Zhu Wu will temporarily take my place and can exercise all general orders. Brothers, please unite as one and never act alone."
"Yes," everyone stood up and clasped their fists in response.
Shi Jin then ordered: "Shi Qian, you go and pack up. Before dawn tonight, under the cover of night, you and I will go out in disguise and go straight to Shijie Village in Jeju. The other brothers don't have to come to see you off. We left quietly, so as not to arouse the concern of the government. After I left, everything went as usual. Li Gu, Liu Tang, you two can spread the news in the world, saying that I am practicing behind closed doors, and we also played an empty city strategy, and Just..." Shi Jin paused here and continued: "No matter whether this matter goes well or not, if... I can't come back..."
"The boss," everyone heard this and interrupted Shi Jin's words deeply, fearing that these words would become true.
Shi Jin ignored it and continued: "I have something to tell you first. If I can't come back, then..." Shi Jin looked at Zhu Wudao: "Xian brother, you have to lead everyone to have a good time in the world. You all must Fighting in Mowo will give the officials an advantage."
"Brother, don't say such unfavorable words. It's okay. Brothers, we'll wait for you to come back and we'll have a big drink," Zhu Wu couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart as he said this.
Shi Jin looked at everyone and nodded, and said: "Okay, wait for my news. If everything goes well, that would be the best. I will naturally ask Shi Qian to come and report the news, and all brothers will come with the troops to respond. Okay. , Let’s end the meeting here today, let’s all go down and have a rest.” After saying that, Shi Jin stood up, hugged everyone’s fists, and then got up and went back to the back.
Everyone watched their eldest brother leave and dispersed slowly. Aunt Hong stood up and exited the Juyi Hall. When she walked to the inner door of the nursing home, a voice from far behind stopped her. , Aunt Hong turned around and saw Chen Da dragging his injured body slowly towards her with a bright and joyful smile.
Although there were only a few dozen steps between the two of them, during the short period of time when Chen Da walked toward her, Aunt Hong felt that time was getting thicker and thicker, as if it was passing slower and slower, and the distance between the two was The atmosphere gradually became awkward. Aunt Hong was asked to leave or stay, which made her feel a little awkward. Fortunately, Chen Da finally walked up to her and said: "I knew you would..."
"It's over between us, isn't it?" Aunt Hong interrupted Chen Da, shook her lips slightly, and after saying that, she lowered her head without a trace of a smile and stared at the ground.
Chen Da actually knew that since they separated that year, the seven or eight years would erase their feelings. However, Chen Da never imagined that the two people who were in love with each other in the past would become strangers and estranged when they met now. , Chen Da sighed softly and said: "I know that time is the most cruel thing in the world, it is a poison that breaks the heart, but time is also a healing medicine. After so many years, I have long thought about it. I don't……"
"Just think about it, then we have nothing to do with each other, we are just brothers now," Aunt Hong felt inexplicably relaxed after listening to Chen Da's words. However, as he continued talking like this, Aunt Hong was really confused. Afraid that others would see it and start gossiping, something else would happen after nothing was said, so Aunt Hong once again interrupted Chen Da's words, looking at Chen Da's lips that were suddenly speechless, Aunt Hong felt a little sorry in her heart and said, "I'm sorry... I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." After saying that, Aunt Hong turned around and walked away.
"Aunt Hong..." Chen Da called out softly. Aunt Hong stopped and bit her lip, but did not turn around. She just tilted her head slightly to the back and said, "Yes. What's the matter?"
Chen Da looked at Aunt Hong's slim back and graceful figure, and couldn't help but think of Aunt Hong when she was a teenager. He thought of Aunt Hong's big, clean eyes at that time, and of Chen Da carrying her around. Galloping on horseback, crossing the stream, crossing the vast tracts of fragrant rapeseed flowers, and crossing the sun-dappled groves, Aunt Hong at that time was not what she is now, and Aunt Hong was still in her heart without the shadow of her past.
Chen Da was filled with emotion in the memory, but said nothing.
Looking at Chen Da's silent look, Aunt Hong knew the meaning of the silence and was a little touched in her heart. However, she couldn't speak out, couldn't tell Chen Da what she was thinking in her heart, and told him that in fact, the most terrifying thing in the world was It is not time or distance, but reality. In the face of reality, even things that can defeat time and distance will still pale. Reality is what she keeps chasing, but it is also what she has to choose. something.
Aunt Hong sighed secretly in her heart, and quickly calmed down her mood, regaining her frosty look. Aunt Hong no longer paid attention to Chen Da, who was standing silently behind her, and walked away.
Chen Da still didn't speak anymore. He watched helplessly as Aunt Hong walked further and further away, but he no longer had the courage or strength to stop her, because he knew best what kind of girl Aunt Hong was. Back then, He didn't understand why he left before, but now he seems to understand a little bit. He always thought that Aunt Hong had changed, but at the moment when Aunt Hong turned around, Chen Da understood in a flash of inspiration, Perhaps, Aunt Hong has not changed, but has gradually revealed her true self. Chen Da smiled bitterly. I don’t know how many men in the world are still trapped in the sea of emotional suffering. They keep saying They believe that women are animals that seek profit and follow the trend, but they fail to truly understand this truth.
Aunt Hong took two steps, but stopped again when she was at the door. This time, Aunt Hong did not look back, and her voice changed into a softer tone, saying: "Oh... By the way, I'll leave this to you. , Let’s just keep it as a souvenir. Don’t tell others about our affairs, because we have no past now. I’ll leave now. See you later.”
"There is no past..." Chen Da repeated it secretly in his heart, and then responded simply and firmly. He did not speak anymore, but watched from a distance as Aunt Hong took out something from her arms, watching her carefully. He placed the ground on the threshold of the door, watched her straighten up, stepped outside the door without looking back, quickened her pace and disappeared at a street corner far outside the door.
Aunt Hong had been gone for a long time, and Chen Da finally recovered. He slowly walked to the door, squatted down slowly, and looked at the things left by Aunt Hong lying quietly on the threshold. , that was exactly the bronze mirror that Aunt Hong left for him back then. It was as round as a full moon and the surface of the mirror was as frosty. Chen Da gently held up the bronze mirror. At this moment, Aunt Hong’s warm love was still on the bronze mirror. Body temperature, but at this moment, Chen Da looked at the bright mirror and forced himself to look happy in the mirror, and in his heart he remembered what Aunt Hong said before she left, I leave this to you, just treat it as Remember, don't tell others about us, because we no longer have the past.
There is no past and no future. What kind of decision is this? Chen Da doesn't know and doesn't intend to know. He gently puts the bronze mirror into his chest, along with the red aunt on it that has not yet dispersed. The residual warmth of the memory was put into my heart, mixed with the memories I didn’t want to mention, and sunk deeply into my heart, forever sealed in a place where others can’t see it.
"Actually, I know it's not easy for you... No matter what, I don't blame you. After all... this is your choice,"