It took a total of two hundred years for the dragon fish in the martial arts academy to grow from the first two to the current eighteen.
Every arowana contains great luck and is also a treasure.
But since Mr. Zhong arrived, the dragon fish in Xinghu began to suffer again. However, due to the other party's identity, it was a bit difficult for Dean Ji Qingyu to deal with it.
And at this time.
Next to Star Lake, there is a small courtyard deep in the bamboo forest.
This small courtyard located deep in the bamboo forest looks very simple. The wall made of bamboo pieces surrounds a small bamboo building in the middle, hidden among the lush greenery, and it has the charm of a scholar.
Gu Yuan handed the cleaned fish to the dark-skinned man. Although the latter lived here, he didn't have the slightest bit of literati style, especially when the man was making pickled fish, he was full of fireworks.
In front of the bamboo building is a small wooden table. Gu Yuan is sitting on a bamboo stool, smelling the fragrance and already talking.
"The fish are coming!"
The man came out with a smile and a wooden basin. The aroma was overflowing. There was a layer of dried peppercorns and pickled cabbage on top. The hot oil was poured over it, and the mixed aroma was stimulated.
Gu Yuan immediately felt that this man was not only good at fishing, but also an excellent cook.
"By the way, what do you call it?" the man asked, sitting on a bamboo stool and dividing his chopsticks.
"Gu Yuan, my name is Gu Yuan."
"Oh...my name is Zhong Wuchen." As the man spoke, he took out two bamboo tubes and handed one to Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan opened the bamboo tube, and the heat rose. The fragrance of bamboo and rice mixed together, making Gu Yuan's eyes light up.
"Bamboo tube rice?"
"Hehe, boy, you are in for a treat!" Zhong Wuchen said happily, "Come on, have a taste!"
Gu Yuan was still a little worried.
"Mr. Zhong, is this fish really edible?" Gu Yuan asked worriedly, "The people from the Martial Arts Academy won't trouble you, right?"
"It's already cooked, why do you care? If they won't let me eat it, how can they take it away with the basin?" When Zhong Wuchen spoke, the chopsticks had already been inserted, and the smooth and tender fish meat seemed to be shining with luster.
Seeing that Zhong Wuchen was eating deliciously, Gu Yuan did not hesitate and started eating immediately.
"Mr. Zhong, your fish is really amazing!" Gu Yuan ate a few pieces of fish and stuffed another mouthful of rice with a satisfied look on his face.
Zhong Wuchen said proudly: "That's natural, I'm known as the grilled fish layman."
"..." Gu Yuanxin said that this doesn't sound very good!
At this moment, Ji Qingyu had already rushed over with his assistant.
Behind her, there were several teachers and the deputy dean.
"Hurry, eat quickly..." Zhong Wuchen put down his chopsticks much faster.
Gu Yuan felt that something was wrong, and what he had worried about might have become a reality. He quickly wiped his mouth and stood up, with a somewhat embarrassed look on his face.
When he saw the fish before, Gu Yuan had a vague feeling that it was not a common thing.
Now, even Ji Qingyu came to the door, followed by a group of people.
this moment.
Gu Yuan only felt a cold breath rushing to the back of his head.
"House...dean."
Ji Qingyu looked at Gu Yuan with curiosity in his eyes.
"Why are you here?"
Gu Yuan turned his head and glanced at Zhong Wuchen.
Good guy, this old man picked up the tub and drank the soup.
Then, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and raised his head to look at Ji Qingyu.
"I invited him to eat fish with me."
Ji Qingyu looked helpless.
At this moment, a middle-aged man standing behind Ji Qingyu took a step forward, looking furious.
"Zhong Wuchen, you are too presumptuous!"
Zhong Wuchen raised his head, glanced at him, and asked doubtfully: "Why do you say this?"
"You...you are still pretending to be stupid! The arowana in Xinghu Lake is already rare, but you dare to catch it privately, and even...eat it!"
Zhong Wuchen smiled and said: "I remember you, you are the vice president of the Martial Arts Academy, your name is Guan Pingyue, right?"
"Exactly."
"Then I have to have a good fight with you. I caught this arowana myself, so of course it's mine. Isn't it reasonable?" Zhong Wuchen said confidently.
"Nonsense! The arowana in Hexing Lake belongs to our martial arts academy, and it doesn't belong to you alone. And... who asked you to fish? Don't you know that fishing is prohibited in Xing Lake?" Guan Pengyue angrily reprimanded.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Gu Yuan quickly took a step forward.
"Dean, actually, I got this arowana..."
Ji Qingyu took a deep look at Gu Yuan.
actually.
No need to...
Zhong Wuchen is a habitual offender, okay?
Zhong Wuchen folded a bamboo stick out of nowhere, lying on the chair and picking his teeth. With this bold and unrestrained gesture, he seemed to have the demeanor of an immortal.
"Dean Ji, I caught the fish, but I ate them all. If there is a chance in the future, I will get you a few more."
"Nonsense!" Guan Pingyue said with a dark face, "Do you think this arowana is the golden arowana sold in the supermarket? That's not a bad tone..."
"Ahem..." Ji Qingyu's face already looked a little ugly.
I'm still standing here.
As a result, Guan Pengyue has always been bossy.
Are you still distinguishing between big and small kings?
Guan Pengyue seemed to realize that he had gone too far, and quickly took two steps back.
"Dean, what do you think... how to deal with this?"
"Dean Guan, please go back with the other teachers and directors first. I'll handle it here."
"This..." Guan Pengyue seemed to notice something after observing his words and expressions. He turned to look at Zhong Wuchen, and suddenly he had some enlightenment.
perhaps.
There is information asymmetry between myself and Ji Qingyu.
He only knew that Zhong Wuchen came from the capital.
But Ji Qingyu must know more than himself!
Thinking of this, Guan Pengyue even broke into a cold sweat.
However, Zhong Wuchen didn't seem to care about this, and instead pulled Gu Yuan to chat.
"Boy, this arowana is really good, but it's a pity that you only ate half of it, oh no... not even half. If you eat one, you can strengthen your qi and blood. If you eat two, you can enhance your memory. If you eat three, It is immune to all poisons."
Gu Yuan asked subconsciously: "What about eating four strips?"
"Oh... I don't know yet. I'll tell you after I eat the fourth one."
Gu Yuan: "..."
The corners of Ji Qingyu's mouth twitched slightly.
This is not disrespectful at all!
When I am air?
She quickly said: "Mr. Zhong, the efficacy of the dragon fish is recorded in the book..."
Before Ji Qingyu could finish speaking, Zhong Wuchen waved his hand.
"If it doesn't work, what you see on paper will be shallow in the end. If you predict this matter, you have to act on it. I think you still have to practice it."
Ji Qingyu understood.
Even this thief wants to catch arowana!
I'm going to report to the police, you bastard!
"Mr. Zhong, if you insist on doing this, I will have to strengthen the management of Xinghu. Also, everyone in the Martial Arts Academy attaches great importance to Dragon Fish. This is not a trivial matter. I need to report it." Ji Qingyu said solemnly. said.
"Yeah." Zhong Wuchen just nodded.
Then Ji Qingyu looked at Gu Yuan.
"follow me."
"Yes, Dean."
Gu Yuan glanced at Zhong Wuchen, with curiosity in his eyes.
Zhong Wuchen was still smiling and waved at Gu Yuan.
“Come again next time and let’s eat fish together!”
Gu Yuan did not dare to answer this time.
Wait until you get back to the office.
Gu Yuan sat on the sofa and did not dare to say a word.
At this moment, Ji Qingyu's face was as sinking as water.
Returning to the office, she immediately reported the Arowana incident.
The feedback from Jingcheng only consisted of four simple words.
"It's up to him."
These four words are an understatement, but they imply the mystery and extraordinaryness of Zhong Wuchen.
But the strange thing is that Ji Qingyu has never heard of this name.
Everything is up to him...
Wouldn't the dragon fish be extinct?
Thinking of this, Ji Qingyu felt heartbroken.
But when her eyes fell on Gu Yuan, her eyes lit up again.
"Gu Yuan, come here, I have a task for you."
Gu Yuan sat in front of him, looked at the water Ji Qingyu handed him, and asked tentatively: "Does the dean want me to dissuade Mr. Zhong?"
"No need to persuade me, you have to eat, you have to fight hard, if he catches one, you eat one!"
Gu Yuan: "???"
Ji Qingyu said with deep eyes: "At the very least, you have to eat three. As long as you eat three arowanas, you will be immune to all poisons. When the time comes, you can go into the trial area to look for dragon blood grass dew, and you will have an extra guarantee. .”
"Is this...appropriate?" Gu Yuan's head was still buzzing.
Ji Qingyu said unhappily: "He was the one who invited you to eat anyway. Anyone can eat it, so I might as well eat it for you. The fat will not go to other people's fields... That's it!"
That's the deal.
