Two hundred and ninety-eight chapters, do your part
Chapter 298: Do your duty
"Well, this is the gift I prepared to give to Uncle Tu. It's my first time to come to the house and I'm embarrassed to be empty-handed. I didn't expect that the meal was not eaten and the painting was lost. Fortunately, Tu Su was fine... These footprints are mine, and the painting was stepped on.
It's dirty, but it doesn't matter, I will take care of it, and it shouldn't be visible if it is re-framed." You Fang replied from the side.
But Tu Suocheng took the painting and said, "Xiaoyou, I'm just here to have a meal, why do you give me such an expensive gift? The footprints are so good, they are just a souvenir. When I see this mark, I feel shameless.
I accepted it, thank you, I'm very satisfied...Look at this footprint, it's a bit like stepping on the mountains and rivers and looking back at the scenery, hahaha."
Hearing Tu Suocheng's words, You Fang looked at the footprints in the painting and remembered what his master had said yesterday. He was thoughtful for a moment, but Tu Suocheng happily put away the painting with the footprints.
When You Fang came to his senses, Tu Su asked worriedly: "Does my mother's illness still need to be treated?"
You Fang thought for a while and replied: "In order to achieve the best therapeutic effect, it is safer to conduct another course of treatment. That way, everything will be foolproof."
Zhao Aihua almost jumped up, took a step back and waved his hands: "No, no, I'm completely fine! Look, my legs and feet are very nimble, there is no problem at all. Xiaoyou, thank you for your hard work, Auntie is very grateful.
I don’t need any more treatment, I’ll go through the discharge procedures later.”
You Fang suddenly slapped his forehead and said: "I almost forgot, I have to go out of town tomorrow for something, and my aunt's illness is indeed fine. If you still feel uncomfortable, just say hello, I can fly over at any time,
Or I can ask Mo Xi to help you with the tapping massage, he can also do this! It’s very convenient, he is in Beijing."
Zhao Aihua: "I feel sorry for bothering you, so why bother bothering others? Besides, I'm really well, really really well, not sick at all... Lao Tu, you don't have to ask for leave tomorrow, I
Come to the hospital to take care of Tu Su, and you can go back to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
Tu Su smiled and shook his head and said: "Mom, please go back to work. In fact, I have nothing to do, but the doctor still insists that I stay in the hospital for observation for a few more days... By the way, there are friends who are coming to Beijing to see me tomorrow.
As for me, Brother You Fang, are you leaving tomorrow? Then I won't be able to meet Xiaoyu and Sister Ruoxue."
Xie Xiaoxian was surprised: "Are that girl Xiaoyu and Miss Qi coming too?"
Tu Su nodded and said: "Well, when Xiaoyu heard that I was hospitalized, she had to come over. I advised her not to come, but she had already booked the air ticket. Sister Ruoxue was worried about Xiaoyu going to Beijing alone, so she also invited her
I have two days off and come together on the weekend."
Xie Xiaoxian asked again: "Do they know that You Fang is also here?"
Tu Su: "Of course I know. I heard that I was in a car accident and it was Brother You Fang who saved me. It almost delayed my thesis defense. Xiaoyu was so anxious... Knowing that you were also in Beijing, they wanted to come over and see everyone.
, It’s a pity that Brother You Fang will leave tomorrow.”
You Fang waved his hands and said, "It doesn't matter if I'm not here. You're fine now. I think the four of you can set up another mahjong table in Beijing."
Tu Suocheng was very happy. Tu Su's turning the crisis into safety was worthy of celebration, and You Fang's success in getting his degree was also worthy of celebration. Moreover, it was a blessing in disguise that his wife Zhao Aihua's chronic illness that had not been cured for a long time was miraculously cured! The haze that had been hanging over his heart these days was a blessing in disguise.
After sweeping it all away, I feel the sun is shining brightly when I go out, and when I come home I feel the room is filled with brilliance.
You Fang is leaving tomorrow, so of course he has to treat him well. He didn't finish the meal last time, and he was so busy these days that he didn't even bother to treat You Fang to a meal. That night, Tu Suocheng
We found a restaurant near the hospital to celebrate and express our thanks. Of course Xie Xiaoxian wanted to invite him, Professor Qu didn't have time, but Mo Xi and his fiancée Qu Yimin also came.
Tu Su said that he also wanted to join in the fun and asked You Fang if it was possible. She was not discharged from the hospital yet. You Fang thought for a while and said, "It's no problem. Just sit next to you and eat some light food and don't drink."
Including Tu Suocheng and his wife, there were seven people at the table in the evening. They all said things like "extremely grateful" and "no need to thank you". You Fang was very happy because he drank the most at the table. But in terms of drinking capacity, Tu Suocheng
Suo Cheng was far better than You Fang, and he was obviously drunk by the end. He grabbed You Fang's arm, put his arms around his shoulders, and said many heartfelt words of emotion.
It is said that Tu Suocheng made a blunder after drinking. He also apologized to You Fang, saying that he should not have judged a gentleman with a villain's heart. He said such words to You Fang when they first met in Guangzhou, so he must not mind.
So on. Then he said that he had suspected You Fang at a young age and his academic qualifications were not genuine, but when he saw the famous experts who presided over the defense in the hospital, they all came to pick him up in person, and even respected seniors like Qu Zhengbo could be invited.
Only then did I realize that he was indeed an extraordinary talent!
Then he thanked him for the porcelain cup he sent last time and the ancient painting he sent this time. Tu Suocheng liked it from the bottom of his heart. He also thanked him for introducing business to Tu Su's uncle when he was in Guangzhou. He was both thoughtful and capable. As for
This time in Beijing...not to mention! Tu Suocheng told You Fang that from now on we will be like a family. When you go to Beijing, don't forget to come to his home and treat them as your relatives.
Although it was drunken talk, it was also the truth, and the central idea was the same - he almost regarded You Fang as his own son.
Xie Xiaoxian sat aside, his expression gradually became a little unnatural. He went out to go to the bathroom, but when he came out, he was blocked by You Fang in the corridor. You Fang asked: "Xiao Xian, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Xie Xiaoxian lowered his head and said, "No, why did you come out? Are you just here to ask me this question?"
You Fang sighed softly: "I know what you are thinking, and I'm sorry!... But I have to tell you, I have no ill feelings toward Tu Su, not at all."
Xie Xiaoxian: "I won't believe you if you say you have bad intentions towards her. You're just too good to her! ... But I'm afraid there are some things you can't control. Have you ever had any ill intentions towards me? Come in quickly, otherwise
Others will be puzzled, so the two of us came here to whisper... You have to be careful when you go out to do business tomorrow, and you must not have any accidents." As he spoke, he pushed him, pulled his sleeve and returned.
Private room.
The sect meeting of the Xunluan sect has begun. Zhang Xi is very anxious because Mr. Rand has not arrived yet, but the two of them have already spoken on the phone. You Fang reassured Zhang Xi, saying that he would definitely arrive, and asked Zhang Xi to
Xi and the others will have a meeting first. They will have a lively gathering with fellow students and have a lot of drinks. They will talk about serious matters slowly.
The first day of the sect's gathering was about various affairs of the year, including which new disciples had been admitted, how the practice of secret techniques was going, industrial management and internal financial summary and budget, business arrangements for the next year, and
Memos of contacts between various Fengmen factions, etc. Through these seemingly trivial but very important matters, we can see the importance of Zhang Xi. Lu Changlin is just a decoration, and Zhang Xi handles most everything.
This is how the sect gatherings passed in previous years, but there were new changes this year. The first person to attack that night was Hao Fengjun, the senior elder in the sect. The old man asked Lu Changlin several things at the banquet. Lu Changlin either If he couldn't answer or didn't know how to deal with it, he asked Hao Fengjun to find Zhang Xi to solve it.
The worshiping elder of the Xunluan sect, who was always known as a good man, lost his temper today. After drinking a glass of wine, he said: "It seems that our Xunluan sect needs to elect a new leader. The sect has not been in order for many years. In this way, Going down is not an option."
Strictly speaking, the Xunluan sect does not have a leader now. Lu Changlin assumes the position of leader as the elder of the inner hall. In the past, when this matter was mentioned, it was dropped because they could not reach an agreement. Unexpectedly, today the other two inner disciples The church elders were surprisingly consistent and agreed with Hao Fengjun's proposal.
Someone reiterated the same old tune and still used the excuse that the leader's token had not been recovered and said it would be discussed later, but Hao Fengjun, Zhang Xi, and Bao Min unanimously rejected it. If the Xunluan jade maxim is no longer there, doesn't it mean that the Xunluan inheritance is no longer there? Lost the jade maxim. I'm sorry to the masters of all generations. The sect has been leaderless for more than 60 years. This is especially true for today's people. Everyone here should be ashamed!
These words are fair and righteous, and no one can object to them. Let’s make the selection next. Anyway, the most important key disciples of the Xunluan sect are all here, so we can make a decision on the spot.
In previous years, Hao Fengjun would come out to talk to Xini. He didn't want to see the sect split, but today the old man didn't say anything. Someone else came out and talked to Xini: "Elder Lu has been acting as the head of the clan for many years. He has worked hard without any merit, so why not Then elect him as the official leader."
Bao Min, who has always been known for his straightforward temper, spoke rudely and said bluntly: "If you work hard if you don't do anything, anyone can stay in this position for many years. I don't think Elder Lu can lead the sect." He has great talent, let alone the ability to carry forward the inheritance, so I recommend him to be the enshrined elder."
His proposal was so cruel. Not only did the acting head not let Lu Changlin do it, he also took over the inner hall elders who held the real power. Lu Changlin was asked to do the honorable service, but he usually ignored the actual affairs. He was the same as Hao Fengjun. Enjoy retirement and happiness.
Lu Changlin was not easy to refute, but he didn't look good in terms of face either. He thought Bao Min was laughing at him for his low cultivation of secret arts and wanted to replace him. He glanced at Zhang Xi and then asked: "Then who does Elder Bao want to recommend?"
Bao Min answered simply: "In terms of morality, talent, contribution to the foundation of the Xunluan Sect over the years, and reputation and connections in the world, there is only one person who can hold this position, and that is Elder Zhang Xi."
Lu Changlin was surprised. He did not expect that Bao Min would recommend Zhang Xi. But Zhang Xi himself declined and said: "Elder Bao is the top master of the Xunluan sect. He has guarded the secret law inheritance for many years. He is really a model for the sect. I recommend Elder Bao." ." His recommendation was also reasonable. Bao Min was indeed recognized as a master of secret arts in the world and a figurehead of the Xunluan sect.
The next scene became very interesting. The two elders recommended each other and at the same time showed humility. It was so noble and upright! Everyone present helped and persuaded. Some advised Zhang Xi and others advised Bao Min. But these two People are very stubborn. This push seems to be still at a stalemate, but it leads to a result-nothing will happen without Lu Changlin. Most of the classmates have reached a consensus, and it depends on Zhang Xi and Bao Min to decide.
At this time, a close disciple of Lu Changlin spoke again: "Since the two elders have rejected each other and are unwilling to take over as the head, I think it is better to let Elder Lu continue to take charge temporarily."
At the critical moment, Hao Fengjun stood up and persuaded: "In my opinion, the two elders Zhang and Bao are qualified to serve as the head of Xunluan, but they both think that the other is more suitable than themselves. This is a blessing for our Xunluan sect.
Is there any objection among you?"
No, no one objects to what Hao Fengjun said, otherwise it would be too uninteresting!
Hao Fengjun added: "The way I see it, Elder Zhang is inferior to Elder Bao in his secret cultivation, and Elder Bao believes that leading sect affairs is not his strength. But in my opinion, Elder Zhang is actually not weak in cultivation, and he is not weak in the contemporary world.
I can be called a master, but the complicated affairs have affected my cultivation... I am already old, and I focus on Xunluan inheritance in everything. If you want to compare the level of inheritance between the two elders, in fact, the test should be theirs.
Personal disciple."
Hao Fengjun made a suggestion, asking He Deqing and Bao Ran, the direct disciples of Bao Min, and Zhang Liubing and Zhang Liuhua, the direct disciples of Zhang Xi, to compete with each other tomorrow. This suggestion sounds quite strange, as the two elders are originally
If we reject each other and then let the disciples perform the exercises to compare their superiority, are we seeking victory or defeat?
At this time, Bao Min spoke: "Deqing, Ran Ran, you must do your best when performing tomorrow. There is no need to deliberately give in. Let your fellow disciples comment on your gains and losses since practicing." Zhang Xi also gave the same instructions to his two sons.
Let them perform as they wish without deliberately giving in and display the real skills they have learned over the years.
At this time, some smart people had already noticed that Hao Fengjun, Bao Min, and Zhang Xi had probably discussed it in private, and today they were determined to solve the sect's irregularities, so they kept silent and watched. There were also some people who felt guilty in their hearts.
He murmured, thinking that Bao Min and Zhang Xi were retreating in order to advance, giving in to fight, wanting to be the leader but also wanting to show off a high profile, but in the end they let their direct disciples compete for each other, so they all waited to watch the fun.
Seeing that the discussion had been decided and no one had any objections, Hao Fengjun said again: "I received the news from Mr. Rand yesterday. He will go to Xunluan sect to pay homage to the mountain tomorrow, and was entrusted by a senior to send a message.
It is a very important thing for our Xunluan sect, but this thing must wait until the sect is integrated and the leader officially takes the throne. It comes at the right time!"
Zhang Xi and Bao Min said in unison: "Mr. Rand is coming? What a coincidence! Tomorrow the juniors will have their acting test, and senior Rand will be the arbitrator."
You Fang hasn't arrived in Hong Kong yet, but he has already been elected as the judge of the Xunluan sect's performance. He said whoever wins will win. The performance of fellow sects is not a life-or-death battle, but mainly a comparison of realms, skills, and comparisons.
No matter how cleverly the various secret methods are used, if two people are very close, it will be difficult to tell the winner.
Letting people within the Xunluan sect arbitrate would inevitably be suspected of being selfish. As a senior with a high level of secret arts and a high reputation in the world, Melander is the perfect person to play this role.