Chapter 17 Chapter Seventeen

Lin Zhiqiang said: No way!I am eighteen this year. Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: "Then you are just one year older than me, so I should call you Brother Lin." Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help sighing softly: "Thinking about it, I'm really ashamed, it's useless to be stupid." Mei Xiaomin naturally understood the other party's implication, thinking that he was older than others in vain, but compared with others, his martial arts were vastly different, so he immediately said in a comforting tone: Brother Lin, don't think too much. , It is impossible to predict, with Brother Lin's excellent aptitude endowment and existing foundation, as long as he can have a master to guide him, his future achievements will definitely be far better than that of younger brother Duo Duo.

Lin Zhiqiang smiled sadly: Thank you Brother Mei for the award Mei Xiaomin cut off a smile and said: Why does it belong to Brother Mei again? Lin Zhiqiang continued: This is out of the most sincere respect in my heart Mei Xiaomin laughed again and said: No!I am firmly against it! Lin Zhiqiang had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "Then I have no choice but to call you Mei's younger brother." Mei Xiaomin continued with a smile: "That's good!" Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help laughing and said: You, does this sound like a younger brother's tone! Then, he asked with deep eyes: Brother Mei, are you wearing a human skin mask?

Mei Xiaomin nodded and said: Yes, moreover, my mentor also wears a human skin mask. Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help but blurted out and asked: Why? Mei Xiaomin said softly: This is the life in the Jianghu, brother Lin is considered half an old Jianghu, it seems that this question should not be asked. Lin Zhiqiang smiled embarrassedly and said: Then, can I have a glimpse of my brother's true face in Mount Lu? Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: Of course it can, but not at the moment. Without waiting for the other party to speak, he immediately changed the topic and said: Brother Lin, what is the destination of this trip?

When mentioning the purpose of this trip, Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help the past and old dreams, and he sighed deeply: This trip is not a purpose, but it is just to visit a father-in-law in Sichuan under the order of his uncle. Of course, Zhou Youmei and Liu Rumei are also unavoidable in his past and old dreams. These two peerless red makeups, one is his fiancée, the other is Liu Bolun's daughter who is more hostile than kind. Although they have different identities, they each have their own indelible contributions in helping him escape Shangguan Xuan's clutches.Especially Zhou Youmei, even though his prospective father-in-law, Zhou Min, regretted the marriage because of his family's downfall, and even though he and Youmei only had a quick meeting outside Jianli City on the way to escape, and the conversation didn't last long. Not to mention the personal relationship between children, but Zhou Youmei's affectionate eyes and that incomparably sweet voice often linger in his mind.

At this time, Mei Xiaomin was bowing his head and thinking. Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help but reached out to touch the half piece of jade pendant that Zhou Youmei presented in his arms, turned his head and asked: "Brother Mei, when you saw that girl Zhou Youmei two days ago, did she tell you what she wanted?" where to go? Mei Xiaomin bowed his head in deep thought and said as usual: Zhou Youmei?I don't know such a girl! Lin Zhiqiang smiled wryly and said: Miss Zhou Youmei is the daughter of the hero Zhou Youmei! oh!Mei Xiaomin couldn't help laughing and said: It turns out that Miss Zhou is named Xiaomei.

Then, he asked attentively: "Brother Lin, do you know that girl Zhou Youmei?" Lin Zhiqiang sighed softly: It's not enough to know each other, but strictly speaking, the relationship is very deep. Mei Xiaomin laughed and said, "This makes me even more confused!" Lin Zhiqiang continued with a serious face: She should be regarded as my fiancée. Mei Xiaomin smiled wryly and said: Brother Lin, why are you saying so many incomprehensible things? A fiancée is a fiancée. How can there be such a thing as waiting? Lin Zhiqiang also smiled wryly: Brother Mei doesn't know something.

I am listening. Miss Zhou Youmei was originally my fiancée. I understand this sentence.Mei Xiaomin continued with a smile: "However, it should be regarded as four characters, and it has not been explained yet." Lin Zhiqiang continued with a wry smile: To tell you the truth, brother Mei, although Miss Zhou Youmei was originally my fiancée, but because the Han family has left me alone, with a second uncle whose life and death are unknown, the hero Zhou Yimin has already regretted the marriage It means that although he has not formally expressed his regret for the marriage, he has never talked about the past.

Mei Xiaomin laughed and said: No wonder Miss Zhou once said that she was proud of having such a father, and at the same time ashamed of having such a father, so the key is here. Lin Zhiqiang then asked: Miss Zhou didn't explain the reason to Brother Mei? No.Mei Xiaomin sighed softly, "It's really unexpected that Yunmeng fishing man Zhou Yimin, who is famous all over the world, also has such a worldly snobbish vision." Lin Zhiqiang continued with a wry smile: Come to think of it, I can't blame him, who wants his daughter to marry a descendant of a declining family!What's more, I'm so useless.

Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: "Brother Lin, you don't have to give up on yourself like this. It's hard to predict what happens to you alone. Once Brother Lin's fortunes turn around, maybe that Great Xia Zhou, who already wanted to regret the marriage, will come to beg you instead!" Lin Zhiqiang smiled and said: Brother Mei really knows how to tell jokes Xiaomin cut his mouth and said: "Brother Lin, the saying goes well: There is no such thing as a general, and a man should be self-reliant."Brother Lin is a child of a martial arts family, a tiger father and a tiger son, who can say that you will not be able to raise your eyebrows in the future and revive the former glory of the Lin family castle!

Lin Zhiqiang raised his sword eyebrows, and said with a serious face: Thank you Brother Mei for your enlightenment and encouragement!If God bless the Lin family, and Lin Zhiqiang really has such a day, the Mei brothers will be the chief honored guests at the wedding banquet in the reconstruction of the Lin family castle. Mei Xiaomin's eyes sparkled when he heard it, he laughed and said: It seems that I am the chief guest for sure! At this time, the sun was rising and the sun was shining brightly. Before they knew it, they had walked ten miles away from the outskirts of the city. Lin Zhiqiang turned his head and smiled and asked: Brother Mei, how far do we have to go?

Soon, Mei Xiaomin pointed to a bamboo forest about a few miles away and said, "That's the bamboo forest." Lin Zhiqiang cast a deep glance at the bamboo forest, and suddenly let out a deep sigh. Mei Xiaomin said with a complete expression: Brother Lin, I can feel what you are feeling, so I have a few superficial words, like a bone stuck in my throat, and I don't feel unhappy. I hope Brother Lin will not be offended by the shallow words. Lin Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, and then he answered with a serious face: Brother Mei has something to say, please feel free to say it. Mei Xiaomin said with a smile: "Then I'll talk bluntly." After a pause, he continued in a solemn voice: "Brother Lin, I see that you sigh from time to time, is it because of your own misfortune that this happens?" Lin Zhiqiang nodded slightly and said: You can say that. Mei Xiaomin continued: "Brother Lin, the journey of life is full of ups and downs. There are many lucky ones who can sail smoothly and rise to the top in the vast crowd, but most of them have experienced countless setbacks and hardships before they get the glory of success and fame." As a result, brother Lin thinks what I said is right? Lin Zhiqiang nodded again and again: Yes!right!exactly! Mei Xiaomin continued: At the same time, I also believe that only the glorious achievements obtained from hard work are precious. Lin Zhiqiang nodded, but didn't answer. At this time, a floating cloud happened to pass by the rising sun, temporarily darkening the earth. Mei Xiaomin pointed to the red sun covered by floating clouds, and continued meaningfully: Brother Lin, although floating clouds can cover the sun's brilliance, it is very short-lived. You and I are both young, just like the rising sun , I hope you will never depress your lofty aspirations just because of a temporary misfortune! Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help but stopped in horror and turned around, clasped his fists and bowed his hands and said: "Brother Mei's kind words, brother Yu should always be remembered in the bottom of my heart. If there is any progress in the future, it will be given by Brother Mei!" Mei Xiaomin avoided impoliteness, laughed loudly and said: "Brother Lin's sour gas, I can't stand it!" Lin Zhiqiang smiled embarrassedly, and while the two continued to walk, Mei Xiaomin suddenly changed the topic and asked with a smile: Brother Lin, what is your fiancée's attitude towards you? Lin Zhiqiang thought deeply and continued: "We just met briefly, not a deep understanding, so we have no way of knowing how she treats me." Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: Young men and women are very sensitive, even though you just met on the way to escape Lin Zhiqiang cut his mouth and said, "How did Brother Mei know that I met her in a hurry while fleeing?" Mei Xiaomin replied casually: Miss Zhou told me. She talked to you a lot? No, that's all. Lin Zhiqiang thought for a while and said: Brother Mei is right, young men and women are sensitive, if I hadn't made a mistake in my judgment at the time, her attitude towards me was quite friendly. Mei Xiaomin asked with a smile: "It's just being friendly, and there is no personal relationship with your children?" Lin Zhiqiang smiled wryly and said: Well, I dare not talk nonsense, but she really helped me a lot during the escape. Mei Xiaomin interjected: So, Miss Zhou treats you very well! Lin Zhiqiang nodded and continued: You can say that. So.Mei Xiaomin then asked: Do you have any prejudice against Miss Zhou because of Zhou Daxia's snobbery? Lin Zhiqiang said with a look on his face: Brother Mei, these are two completely different things and cannot be compared. Mei Xiaomin asked attentively with a smile: So, Brother Lin is very grateful to that Miss Zhou? good. Miss her too? Lin Zhiqiang smiled bitterly: What's the use of missing her? Yes.Mei Xiaomin continued solemnly: "Since her father disagrees, that's fine. There are many beauties in the world. As long as Brother Lin can revive the former majesty of the Lin Family Fort, he may not be able to marry a wife who is as beautiful as a flower." Lin Zhiqiang also said solemnly: That's not the case, Brother Mei, if the emperor secretly blesses me, one day, I, Lin Zhiqiang, will never disappoint her kindness in helping her in times of trouble, unless she herself is unwilling. Mei Xiaomin's eyes sparkled and he said: Is this gratitude?Or reward? Lin Zhiqiang smiled and said: It can be said that it is both. Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: As far as I know, the girl Liu Rumei in Chicheng Villa also has a deep love for you Lin Zhiqiang frowned, and interrupted: "Brother Mei, please don't talk about this, okay?" Mei Xiaomin said with a smile: When it comes to love, you have a lot of troubles, don't you? Lin Zhiqiang smiled wryly and said: Brother Mei, please think about it for me. At present, I don't have the mood to talk about love. Words are good.Mei Xiaomin said with a smile: But it is also true that Miss Liu loved you deeply and helped you, not to mention that Miss Liu is so beautiful. Lin Zhiqiang frowned and said with a wry smile: Since Brother Mei admires that Miss Liu so much, he should hurry up and pursue her to the end. Mei Xiaomin glanced at him, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Aren't you jealous? Lin Zhiqiang frowned and said: It's a joke! Thanks in advance!Mei Xiaomin also frowned and Feng said: "I'm afraid, that Miss Liu has a soft spot for you, brother Lin, and treats me like a toad that wants to eat swan meat, that would be miserable." Lin Zhiqiang smiled and said: No, there is no relationship between Miss Liu and I. Brother Mei, your martial arts are much better than mine, and you are more handsome than me Enough!Mei Xiaomin said with a smile: Brother Lin, I am most afraid of wearing a high hat in my life. Lin Zhiqiang continued with a serious face: My words are from the bottom of my heart. Mei Xiaomin smiled, and then asked attentively: "Brother Lin, if you say something more sincere, between Ms. Zhou and Ms. Liu, which one do you think is the most beautiful?" Lin Zhiqiang replied without thinking: Chunlan Qiuju, each is good at winning Speaking of this, the two had already entered the bamboo forest, and a clear sound of wooden fish interrupted their conversation at the right time. Lin Zhiqiang turned the subject in surprise and said: Brother Mei, there is no nunnery here, so how can there be the sound of wooden fish? Yes, although this bamboo forest covers an area of ​​several acres, it can be seen at a glance. Except for a wooden one-story house, there is no nunnery or temple. But Mei Xiaomin smiled and said: That's my master doing morning class. Lin Zhiqiang interrupted and said: So the teacher is a Buddhist. Mei Xiaomin said: "The old man has not been shaved, he just led his hair to practice." At this time, the two were no more than Zhang Xu away from the bungalow. Lin Zhiqiang let out a sigh, but Mei Xiaomin stopped and turned around, stopped Lin Zhiqiang from going forward, and said with an apologetic smile: "Brother Lin, I'm sorry, you have to stay here." Wait here, let me report to my teacher first. Lin Zhiqiang said solemnly: That's due etiquette, brother Mei just please do as you please. After Mei Xiaomin smiled apologetically again, he turned and walked towards the wooden house. Lin Zhiqiang took the opportunity to look around. Although the exterior of the wooden house is very old, the surroundings are cleaned very cleanly, and surrounded by dense bamboo forests, it looks very quiet. Just as he was standing outside the door, looking around, Mei Xiaomin's voice came from the wooden house: Master, I'm back The sound of the wooden fish stopped, and a sweet woman's voice came out: "You But the person with the sweet voice only uttered the word you, and there was no more words. In this situation, it was obvious that Mei Xiaomin was saying something to Nai Shi through sound transmission with his true energy. After a while, the woman's voice finally answered: Xiao Min, you are simply fooling around! Mei Xiaomin's voice was almost coquettish: Master, they are too bullying Lin Zhiqiang couldn't help wondering: his master was actually a woman Just listening to that sweet voice, it obviously contained the meaning of reprimand: What did I usually tell you! Mei Xiaomin said in a voice: Master, I didn't hurt anyone, and I didn't reveal my martial arts. That sweet voice said: "Your words are good, but the tricks you showed will definitely not be able to hide it from the insiders." Mei Xiaomin's voice said: It can't be such a coincidence!Why are those people there?Moreover, on the way here, I also paid attention to it, and I didn't notice anyone following me. I hope so.The person with the sweet voice seemed to be wryly smiling and said: If those people really came, with your knowledge, how would you be able to detect them? Mei Xiaomin suddenly said: "Master, the three great men in Jianghu all say that Lin Shaoxia has something to do with the Jade Ship." The person with the sweet voice seemed surprised and said: Really? Mei Xiaomin's voice said: I don't know if it's true or not, they say so! The person with the sweet voice obviously sighed quietly after pondering for a while, and said: "It's a blessing or a disaster, it's a disaster that can't be avoided, and now, I have to take one step at a time." After a slight pause, he continued in a deep voice: Good!Go and invite that Lin Shaoxia to come in. yes. With this sound, Mei Xiaomin appeared at the door, waved to Lin Zhiqiang with a smile on his face and said: Brother Lin, my teacher is welcome. Lin Zhiqiang straightened his clothes and walked slowly into the main hall. As far as he could see, he saw that although the main hall of the wooden house was small, it was a quiet, elegant, solemn Buddhist hall. On the futon in front of the altar, a beautiful woman in blue was sitting cross-legged, staring at him solemnly. This beautiful woman in Tsing Yi, from the face, is about forty, but judging from her gray hair, it should be at least fifty years old. Moreover, although her face is beautiful, there is no trace of blood, obviously.She is wearing an elaborate mask of human skin These are just the impressions of Lin Zhiqiang's eyes when he first started. After he entered the gate, he immediately bowed deeply to the beautiful woman in Tsing Yi, and said with a serious face: "Xiao Ke Lin Zhiqiang, see senior."