Zhongnan Mountain, Wolong Valley.
Liu Ruyan and others returned to Zhongnan Mountain a few days ago. When they arrived at the Xianrenju Inn, it was already dark.
The sky was full of stars and the bright moon was hanging high. Everyone was excited to return to their old place, because there were people waiting for them in the inn. We had been separated for half a month, so we had a lot to say when we reunited after a long separation. As soon as Liu Ruyan and others arrived at the inn, they came to the counter and asked the shopkeeper about Menghua and the others.
After Liu Ruyan informed the ins and outs of the matter, the shopkeeper said with a smile that the person they were looking for still lived in the store, and ordered the waiter to go upstairs to inform the customer. The waiter ran upstairs in a hurry. After a while, Leading several people downstairs, it was Chu Menghua, Xu Lengyue, Shangguan Hongqin and Yang Chunlan. They caught a glimpse of Liu Ruyan and others standing in the lobby at the top of the stairs.
Everyone was startled at first, and then greeted each other with smiles. Leng Yue and Meng Hua looked at each other and smiled. Liu Ruyan and others in Meng Hua's court waved their hands and shouted excitedly: "Brother Liu, dad, you, you are finally back." !" She hurried to the lobby.
Chu Yunfei smiled, nodded towards Menghua, and said, "Hua'er, are you all okay? Come on, come on, let dad take a good look at you!" He walked over, took Menghua's hand, and said, Look at her lovingly.
Chu Menghua opened her eyes wide, staring at Chu Yunfei's wrinkled face without blinking, and murmured: "Dad, you are finally back, my daughter thought she would never see you again! Where have you been? Why haven't you come back for so long?" She looked at her father and threw herself into Chu Yunfei's arms, sobbing lightly.
Chu Yunfei put his arms around his daughter's shoulders, patted her thin back gently, and sighed quietly: "Okay, Hua'er, don't cry, don't cry. Don't you think daddy is back?" He said Holding Chu Menghua's shoulders with both hands, she looked at her daughter lovingly.
At this time, Shangguan Hongqin, Xu Lengyue and Yang Chunlan all came to the lobby. Just as Liu Ruyan was about to greet them, Xu Lengyue frowned and looked around the crowd. She suddenly asked doubtfully: "Where is my father? Why isn't he here? Didn't he come back with you?" Her The smile suddenly froze on his face, followed by a hint of uneasiness.
Shangguan Hongqin couldn't help but be startled, looking at the dusty group of people in surprise, frowning and saying: "Brother Chu, where is your eldest brother?" She looked at Chu Yunfei with confusion.
Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, long time no see. My eldest brother came back with us, but I met an old friend on the way and invited him to Mount Huashan."
"Old friend? What old friend? Who is it?" Shangguan Hongqin was even more confused.
"This friend of his, you have also met, is the Huashan Flying Eagle Gu Zhi who was often with my elder brother ten years ago." He mused, "When we returned to Hanzhong, we were dining in an inn and happened to meet him. When we arrived at Gu Zhi's apprentice, he was asking us about his elder brother's whereabouts. We were all surprised. It turned out that he was a close disciple of Gu Zhi, the Flying Eagle of Huashan. He said that Gu Zhi was seriously ill and did not have much time left, and wanted to meet his elder brother before he died. !" He sighed deeply, with a strange light shining in his eyes.
Shangguan Hongqin thought for a moment and suddenly said: "Oh, is it him? I remembered that he was the righteous Huashan hero back then! However, in the past ten years, there has been almost no contact between their brothers. At this moment... She also sighed quietly, "You said he was seriously ill? But what kind of disease?"
Chu Yunfei replied: "I heard from his disciple that he has had a very serious lung disease for many years. Now his condition is getting worse and worse. It is very critical. I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left!"
Xu Lengyue's face showed a look of disappointment. She glanced at Menghua and saw that Menghua was talking to Liu Ruyan. Menghua said with a smile and a cry: "Brother Liu, you finally treated my father." We've got it back. You must have suffered a lot these days, right? Who took dad away?" As she spoke, she wanted to reach out and hold Liu Ruyan's hand, but she caught a glimpse of someone beside her. Luo Xiangxue immediately retracted her hand.
Yang Chunlan stood aside and watched the people talking calmly. After so many days of separation and fear, she finally hoped that they would come back. But she also had something to say to Liu Ruyan in her heart, but like this Given the situation, she didn't know how to speak. Seeing Liu Ruyan and Menghua talking animatedly, she couldn't interrupt. But no matter what, they finally came back safely and saw that Liu Ruyan had fulfilled his wish
She found the master, and she was secretly happy for him. Her heart was surging like a lake, and she didn't know whether it was joy or sadness. ap.
Everyone was seated, the lights in the inn were shining brightly, and although the meal had passed, there were still a few scattered tables of guests in the lobby.
The moon has risen, the sky is full of stars, and the summer night is exuding a faint atmosphere. There are few pedestrians on the long street, and all the shops are closed. Only the inns, restaurants and tea shops are still lit.
Shangguan Hongqin called the waiter to come over and ordered two large tables of sumptuous food and drinks to welcome Liu Ruyan and the others.
The food and wine were quickly served on the table. Liu Ruyan first filled the glasses for Chu Yunfei and Lei Zhentian, and then poured them for Shangguan Hongqin. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate Chu Yunfei's safe return, while Shangguan Hongqin comforted them. Chu Yunfei rebuilt his home while talking about Xu Feng, who had not returned for a long time, and Hongqinju, who had been away for a long time. Everyone was talking to each other, sometimes cheerfully, sometimes a little sentimental.
Everyone was exhausted after a long journey. It seemed that everyone was hiding something behind their cheerful appearance. Fortunately, the search for thousands of miles was not in vain. Being able to find Chu Yunfei so smoothly was unexpected. of. Although there were many difficulties and dangers, the final result was good.
Xu Lengyue saw Chu Menghua and Chu Yunfei's father and daughter reunited. She was sincerely happy for them, but she couldn't help but think of her father. She felt deep longing and concern in her heart. At the same time, she couldn't help but worry about her father. A sense of loneliness and melancholy. In addition to her father, there is another person she misses very much, that is Uncle Ma, who has loved her since childhood. They have been together for so long, and she doesn’t know if her Uncle Ma has returned to Hongqinju? As I thought about it, my heart was filled with bitterness and sorrow.
Shangguan Hongqin said, "Master, when did he say he would come back?" She looked at Chu Yunfei calmly.
Chu Yunfei said: "This place is not far from Huashan Mountain. I should be back in a day or two. We have also seen Gu Zhi, the flying eagle of Huashan Mountain. Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, my eldest brother had a close relationship with him back then. However, later because of So they separated, and now he has a miserable life with no children around him. Fortunately, he has an apprentice to take care of him. According to his apprentice, he may not have many days left. The eldest brother is a person who values love and justice, and the two brothers should be together. Let’s talk about it well.”
Shangguan Hongqin nodded frequently and sighed: "Oh, I don't want Gu Zhi to end up like this in his later years. It's so sad! Life is always unpredictable. Who can say what will happen in the future? We will wait for him in the store .”
Liu Ruyan said: "Don't worry, mother-in-law. We have met Gu Zhi's apprentice before, and he is quite a man. If there is a chance to see him again in the future, I will definitely make friends with him!"
