Chapter 196: Not in the Heart On New Year's Eve, everyone got up well. The usually deserted village suddenly became lively. They put up Spring Festival couplets, put on new clothes, and brought New Year's goods.
Those who visit relatives and friends visit relatives and friends, and those who are busy at home are busy at home.
Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan gave New Year's gifts to the little ghosts. The little ghosts who received the gifts were all very happy. They kept calling Sister Murong and Brother Tianming. Murong Xuan was so happy that she promised to come again next year to celebrate the New Year if she has a chance.
Bring more gifts.
After breakfast, Dongfang Yi stayed at home to help the dean prepare the New Year dinner, while Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan went to invite the old uncle over.
"The scenery here is so beautiful! It would be great if there were no droughts and mudslides in summer!" Murong Xuan sighed.
Xiao Tianming said: "Now, the government has realized the importance of environmental protection. As long as everyone starts to care for the environment, I believe these environmental problems will not be a problem soon and this place will be more beautiful. Compared with environmental problems, I think the economy here
Backwardness is the number one problem. If not for anything else, let’s talk about the orphanage! With the government’s small subsidies and their meager income, the orphanage’s ability to survive depends entirely on the director. If it weren’t for the director’s careful calculation,
, maybe long ago..."
"I talked about this issue with Xiaoyi last night. Xiaoyi is also full of worries about the future of the orphanage." Murong Xuan frowned and said to Xiao Tianming, "If the government and the orphanage alone rely on themselves, it will be difficult for the orphanage to develop.
Now, those children are still young and have no problems except for eating and drinking. However, they will eventually grow up and go to school when they grow up. The tuition fees for several children are not a small sum.
, it is unbearable for today’s orphanages.”
"Well! Whenever I see Xiaoyi running around for her tuition and living expenses, but having no extra time to read, I feel bad. I want to help her, but whenever I see her firm eyes, I just
I can't speak." Xiao Tianming said.
Murong Xuan thought for a while and said to Xiao Tianming: "Xiaoyi is a strong girl. If we give her money directly, she will never accept it. Therefore, I can only help her by helping her find a job.
She. Actually, we can set up a foundation
Fund to help the orphanage. The fund can be in the name of "Tianyi Pavilion", and the funds can be called on all teachers and students to donate. Anyway, there are a large group of extremely rich students in the school. Instead of letting them spend the money randomly, it is better to donate it.
Help those in need.”
"The idea is good, but there are a lot of troubles that need to be overcome to realize it." Xiao Tianming nodded and said to Murong Xuan.
Murong Xuan rolled her eyes at Xiao Tianming and said calmly: "I just have an idea. To really do it requires a lot of care, a lot of reviews, and a lot of professional managers. This matter needs long-term consideration and overall planning.
That’s all.”
"Well! We're here. Let's discuss this matter with Xiaoyi and the dean later!" Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan were chatting and had already walked outside the old uncle's house. The old uncle was boxing in the yard wearing a thin shirt. They saw two people
The man came, and while he was punching, he said: "Are you here? Sit down for a while! When I finish this set of punches, I will go with you."
Although the old uncle was practicing ordinary Tai Chi, his movements were unique in their own way. They were fast, slow, fierce, and contracted freely, just like a crane in the wind or a green pines proud of the snow. They seemed to have a kind of immortal style.
Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan are both people who know martial arts. They looked at each other and communicated with their eyes: "The old uncle is by no means an ordinary person."
"I heard from Dongfang girl that you two have also practiced some martial arts?" The old uncle made a closing gesture and ended the boxing practice.
Murong Xuan said modestly: "We have only learned a few superficial skills at random. It cannot be called martial arts."
"Murong girl, the old man doesn't like to hear such humble words." The old uncle said to Murong Xuan with a serious face, "The old man's taste is pretty good. I can still tell whether you are just scratching the surface. Murong girl, although your skills are not good enough,
It's not great, but it's pretty good among women. If you really want to fight with Dongfang girl, she may not be your opponent."
The old uncle said, and turned his eyes to Xiao Tianming: "As for you?" Before he finished speaking, the old uncle's body had moved towards Xiao Tianming, and suddenly he was in front of Xiao Tianming, and he punched randomly, Xiao Tianming subconsciously
He hid away.
"Good boy! Your martial arts are very good, you are already the best among the juniors. However, your moves are too sharp and your movements are too fast." The old uncle shook his head and sighed regretfully towards Xiao Tianming.
"In the world of martial arts, only speed is indestructible, and strength is indestructible. Aren't his moves sharp?" Murong Xuan asked doubtfully.
The old uncle shook his head, sat on the bench and explained to Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan: "You only know one, but not the other. Let me ask you first, what kind of punch did I just throw?"
"Taoist Tai Chi!" Murong Xuan replied to the old uncle.
"Very good! Let me ask you again, do I punch fast or hard?" The old uncle touched his beard and asked again.
Xiao Tianming shook his head and replied to the old uncle: "Not fast and not fierce."
"If we two fight, who do you think will win?" The old uncle looked at Xiao Tianming and asked.
Xiao Tianming shook his head and said to the old uncle truthfully: "The old uncle's Tai Chi is superb, so naturally the old uncle will win."
"However, this does not mean that the slower and softer the fist is, the better! Old uncle, your skills are profound, so you will naturally have an advantage. Even if a child fights an adult, no matter what, the child is no match for the adult." Murong Xuan bit.
Lips, said to the old uncle.
"Okay! I only use three successes to fight him. What if I win?" the old uncle asked Murong Xuan.
Murong Xuan was speechless for a moment! Although Xiao Tianming's skill was inferior to the old uncle's, it was definitely more than the old uncle's three successful powers. However, the old uncle spoke so firmly that Murong Xuan had to believe that the old uncle had a reason to win.
"If a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it! All things are in conflict with each other. Nothing can be without natural enemies, and naturally nothing can be invincible. Although being strong is the way to defeat the enemy, it is also self-destructive.
The way of heaven. The way of heaven is to make up for the deficiency when there is excess. Therefore, the virtual overcomes the reality, and the deficiency overcomes the excess." Old man
Bo went on to say, "The principles of traditional Chinese medicine and the principles of martial arts are actually similar. Everything should be done in moderation, and you can't go against the will of nature. If your path pays attention to speed and strength, you can also pay attention to slow down and stop without change.
If you change, the physical damage will be much less. Old man, please think about it!"
When Xiao Tianming and Murong Xuan led the old uncle to the orphanage, the dean and Dongfang Yi were busy in the kitchen, while the kids were happily playing in the yard. Only the third uncle sat there watching TV. It was rare for the third uncle to have a free day.
.
"Old uncle, you are here!" Dean Dongfang Yihe walked out of the kitchen.
"These medicines are for those little devils. When you take a bath, you can add a little of these medicines to the bath water to promote growth. In addition, these snake wines are what I brought for the third child. Although the concentration is not high, it can
To dispel rheumatism. Dean, you can drink a little when appropriate." The old uncle handed the medicine and two bottles of medicinal wine to his third uncle, and sat down on the sofa without ceremony.
The dean knew that the old uncle didn't like to hear polite words, so he didn't say much. He just smiled gratefully and said, "The meal will be ready soon." Then he took Dongfang Yi into the kitchen to work again.
"I'm here to help too!" After Murong Xuan said that, she also walked into the kitchen. There were only three men left in the living room.
After a short silence, the old uncle said to his third uncle: "Do you have any chess here?"
"Yes! It's just that no one has been there for a long time. I'll go look for it with you." The third uncle said, stood up and walked towards the cabinet.
The old uncle asked Xiao Tianming: "Tianming, can you play chess?"
"I know a little bit, but I'm just not very proficient." Xiao Tianming said to the old uncle humbly.
"That's good! Wait a minute, let's play a game. The old man hasn't played chess for a long time." The old uncle said to Xiao Tianming.
The third uncle quickly found the chess set and laid it out in front of the old uncle according to his request.
"The red chess moves first, I choose the red chess." The old uncle unceremoniously picked the red chess, starting with a "flying bishop" and muttering to himself, "The damage of 'shooting in the head' is
It’s very powerful, but it exposes too many flaws. It’s not worth it, it’s not worth it!”
Xiao Tianming held the "cannon" in his hand. After hearing what the old uncle said, he hesitated and chose "hit the cannon". He smiled and said to the old uncle: "Although seeking victory in danger is not the best strategy, it is better than sitting idle and waiting for death.
"
The old uncle glanced at Xiao Tianming, said nothing, and raised his hand to get a horse. Then, Xiao Tianming followed without hesitation and got on a horse. The speed of the two people playing chess gradually increased, and before they knew it, everyone had left.
Twenty hands.
Xiao Tianming thought that his chess skills were passable, but under the silent pressure of the old uncle, after thirty moves, Xiao Tianming's brows were deeply furrowed and he was already embattled on all sides. Although the old uncle had not yet launched the final attack on "Shuai", Xiao Tianming
His momentum has been almost worn down.
"Use silence to stop and strike later! It's easy to win but hard to make peace!" The old uncle sighed, then picked up his "car" and stabbed Xiao Tianming's heart. Although it was not the last moment, the outcome was still uncertain.
Already separated.
"Old uncle, your chess skills are superb. I am ashamed of myself." Xiao Tianming admitted defeat with a smile.
The old uncle shook his head when he heard Xiao Tianming's words, and said calmly: "Playing chess is about your heart, not your skills! Your chess skills are very good, and the old man knows that he can't beat you by much. You are not defeated by your chess skills, but by your psychology. If
If you play this game of chess with the old man again in five years, you will win in the end."