On the outskirts of the ancient town, our cars were slowly driving forward in the night.
This is my second time here. The last time I came here with Zhang Fan seems to be still vivid in my mind.
And now, I am thinking more about what Sui Jiangwan once told me.
She said that Plum Blossom Girl Huo Yutong was the root cause of my father's death.
I won’t say whether what she said is true or not, but one thing is certain.
Huo Yutong and my father must be inextricably linked.
Anyway, I decided to test this Thousand-Handed Jade Fox today.
After the car bumped along the small road for a while, it slowly stopped in front of a quaint courtyard.
When I opened the door and got out of the car, I saw the security guard at the door immediately came forward and greeted Uncle Huo.
Uncle Huo didn't reply. He walked to the door, took out the key, and opened the door.
It's much the same as the last time I came here. The courtyard is small and clean.
The bamboos on both sides are still green, but the plum blossoms planted in the past have long since withered.
There are two pairs of red lanterns hanging on both sides of the door.
On top of the lantern is the character "梅" written in small seal script.
When I walked to the door, I saw a thick wooden board placed on the left side against the pavilion.
The board was actually filled with playing cards. It looked like flying cards.
Unexpectedly, Plum Blossom Girl looked weak, but her skill at flying cards was not inferior to that of Old Wu.
Standing at the door, Uncle Huo gently knocked on the door a few times.
But unfortunately, there was no response from the door.
Uncle Huo cautiously asked inside again:
"Yutong, have you rested?"
Then a gentle and lazy voice came from the room:
"No, just say that if you have something to do. I don't want to open the door..."
It can be felt that Uncle Huo is a little embarrassed at this time.
He cleared his throat and said again:
"I told you a few days ago that I made a bet with someone else. Today, I need you to help me bet..."
"I don't gamble, and you don't like me gambling either. Just find someone else to help you..."
Huo Yutong's answer surprised us all.
Even Liu Baiyu frowned slightly. He did not expect that Huo Yutong would reject Uncle Huo.
Uncle Huo raised his head slightly and sighed softly:
"This game is a life and death game!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Yutong in the room questioned:
"A life and death game? You are not a member of the Qianmen family, and you don't gamble on weekdays. Why would you want to make a life or death game with others!"
One sentence made Uncle Huo's expression slightly painful, and he said leisurely:
"I have met Wanru, and I have also met Liu Baiyu. This round is against Liu Baiyu!"
The room suddenly became quiet, and there was no more sound.
After a while, a piece of light was seen pouring from the window.
Soon, the door was gently pushed open. Huo Yutong appeared at the door.
Under the red lantern light, Huo Yutong's fair face had a somewhat hazy ruddy look.
Coupled with her classical and graceful temperament, this moment gives people the feeling of being in a painting.
No wonder her nickname is Thousand-Hand Jade Fox. I think the beauty of fox in movies and TV series is nothing more than that.
Even Xiaoduo next to me looked at Huo Yutong blankly.
After a while, she said to me softly:
"On the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, she is so beautiful..."
I didn't say anything, but He Xiaoshi obviously agreed with Xiaoduo's statement, and she nodded accordingly.
Huo Yutong's eyes were fixed on Liu Baiyu.
The two looked at each other, Liu Baiyu bowed and said politely:
"It's been more than twenty years since I said goodbye to Bashu. Miss Huo, how are you?"
It can be felt that Liu Baiyu is a little excited at this time.
Huo Yutong was generous, bowed slightly, and sighed:
"Yes, after twenty years, Brother Bai Yu's style is still the same..."
Liu Baiyu shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said again:
"How did I get my grace? Time has never failed me in beauties. Miss Huo's beauty is truly eternal..."
What Liu Baiyu said was not an exaggeration, but it was also not the truth.
You know, Huo Yutong's hair can already clearly see a lot of gray hair.
The two exchanged a few polite words, and Huo Yutong glanced casually in our direction.
The moment she saw me, I could clearly feel the surprise and surprise in her eyes.
"The sixth day of the lunar month? Why are you here?"
Huo Yutong asked unexpectedly.
I am a blunt-tongued person, and the reason why I came here is complicated.
For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.
"Do you know each other?"
Liu Baiyu asked curiously.
Huo Yutong looked at me deeply and replied casually:
"Thanks to Uncle Huo, I was lucky enough to have a bet with a kid from the sixth grade..."
"What's the result?"
"He wins!"
"He won?"
Liu Baiyu looked back at me in disbelief.
"It's windy outside, let's talk inside..."
Huo Yutong turned around and took us into the room.
It is similar to the last time I came here. The layout of the room is simple and elegant.
There are many books placed on the sandalwood bookshelf.
What is slightly different from this simplicity is the various gambling equipment that can be seen everywhere in the room.
Wooden Pai Gow, hard plastic dice, and paper pokers filled the table.
Looking at these gambling tools, Liu Baiyu asked:
"After all these years, Miss Huo still keeps her cards close to her heart..."
Huo Yutong did not speak, but poured water and made tea.