HCB Chapter 329 Who is Chu Yi?
Chapter 329 Who is Chu Yi?
"Miss..." Qingping whispered beside her, her voice filled with undisguised surprise.
What did she just see?!
Li Yuanheng actually tucked the young lady's hair behind her ear!
They've only met twice! How can they be so frivolous!
"Miss, don't you think that Young Master Li's behavior... is a bit too much..."
"Too what?"
Xie Wanning not only didn't take it to heart, but instead raised her chin even more proudly.
"This just proves that Young Master Li has feelings for me, and has reached the point where he can no longer contain his emotions."
Qingping: ...
Xie Wanning couldn't help but glance again in the direction where Li Yuanheng had just disappeared.
Yet, an indescribable shyness welled up inside her.
The capital city, a martial arts training ground.
The training ground was the preferred place for local officials and prominent families to train their children in martial arts. All the generals of the Great Jin Dynasty came from here, and many children from ordinary families also came here because of its reputation.
Xie Jingchun was always the focus of attention in the training ground. He was Xie Yanli's eldest son and a recognized martial arts genius of his generation.
Today, the training ground was just like any other day, filled with the sounds of clashing weapons, the panting of the boys, and the shouts of the instructors.
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.
He was a boy of about fifteen years old, thin and dressed in simple, close-fitting clothes. His steps were light and steady, like a cat waiting for its chance to strike.
A faint hint of coldness lingered on his delicate features.
Coach Zhang called out to his disciples who were sparring: "Stop for a moment."
The arena fell silent for a moment. Everyone put down their wooden swords and long staffs and turned to look at Instructor Zhang.
Coach Zhang stood with his hands behind his back, his tone as serious as ever.
"This is Chu Yi, the newcomer. He came from a martial arts school in a neighboring county. Although he's new here, he already has some basic skills. He'll be learning martial arts with you all from now on, so please get along well."
Then he waved his hand: "Alright, everyone keep practicing."
Chu Yi stood there, silent.
His gaze was cold and aloof, only showing a barely perceptible change when Xie Jingchun's figure came into his sight.
He raised his chin, as if confirming his target.
Xie Jingchun twirled the wooden sword in his hand, keeping an eye on the boy's movements.
At that moment, I could faintly hear some murmurs.
"Is that Chu Yi? That troublemaker who got kicked out of the martial arts school? I heard he has a terrible temper."
"I heard he once beat up a senior student so badly that he had to stay at the clinic for several days!"
"No wonder no one dares to talk to him."
Xie Jingchun didn't care at all.
His father had taught him that a true martial artist should be judged by his strength and character, not by rumors.
Xie Jingchun then deftly sheathed his sword and walked up to him.
"You are Chu Yi?" Xie Jingchun's voice was clear and melodious, with a hint of inquiry.
Chu Yi glanced at him, his gaze calm: "It's me."
Xie Jingchun nodded, then turned to the disciples around him who were gossiping and said, "Alright, everyone focus on your practice and stop talking nonsense!"
His tone wasn't harsh, but it carried a certain authority.
Although the disciples were unwilling, they dared not say anything more and dispersed to continue their own practice.
Chu Yi showed no gratitude, his expression remaining indifferent.
He stood silently at the edge of the field and began practicing alone.
His movements were crisp and clean, with a fierce momentum, clearly showing that he had worked hard in the martial arts school in the past.
Xie Jingchun didn't disturb him, but just watched silently.
He discovered that Chu Yi was not as reckless and irritable as the rumors suggested; on the contrary, he possessed a silent and persistent tenacity.
I'd like to have a competition with him.
The following day, at Qinglan Courtyard.
The family sat at the table, quietly enjoying their breakfast.
Xie Jue held a small bowl in her little hands, which contained fragrant shrimp porridge.
The creamy white porridge is dotted with a few glistening shrimp, emitting a fragrant aroma.
The porridge was delicious. Xie Jue buried his head and drank a big mouthful of porridge, his mouth moving very quickly.
Suddenly, he sat up abruptly and coughed violently.
Her little face scrunched up; she had clearly choked on the porridge because she had drunk it too quickly.
Qin Jiuwei, who was closest, quickly put down her bowl and chopsticks and gently patted Xie Jue's back.
"How are you feeling? Any better?"
Xie Jue raised her head, her face flushed slightly.
He sniffed, forced a smile, and said softly, "Mother, I'm fine."
Qin Jiuwei was slightly relieved. "Don't drink so fast. There's still plenty of porridge. Eat slowly."
Xie Jue blinked and chuckled, "If you feed me, I won't choke."
Upon hearing this, the servants nearby couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.
Qin Jiuwei was taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "Okay, I'll feed you."
She scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew on it, and held it to his lips.
Xie Jue's eyes sparkled as she stared at the spoon in her hand, her little mouth immediately opening wide, "Aww~"
I eat!
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle as she fed Xie Jue the porridge.
Xie Jue obediently shut her mouth, carefully chewing the porridge in her mouth, making her fair and tender face look even more adorable.
Xie Jing: ...
Third brother, you are five years old, not five months old.
Xie Yanli couldn't help but chuckle as he stood beside him.
Suddenly, he turned his head and saw Xie Jingchun beside him, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.
Xie Jingchun hurriedly picked up a piece of tender white tofu and stuffed it into his mouth, his eyes glancing towards the door every now and then.
"Chun-ge'er?" Xie Yanli called softly, "You should eat more slowly too."
"Mmm," Xie Jingchun mumbled in response, but did not slow down his movements at all.
He quickly shoveled all the rice out of his bowl and wiped his mouth with his hand.
"Father, Mother, I've finished eating! Instructor Zhang has arranged for me to spar with Chu Yi today, so I need to hurry over."
After saying that, he rushed out quickly.
The people inside the room looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Who is Chu Yi?" Qin Jiuwei asked.
Xie Yanli shook his head.
"I haven't heard my older brother mention this before," Xie Jing said.
For some reason, Qin Jiuwei sensed that something was amiss.
She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she even forgot to feed herself.
The spoon remained suspended in mid-air.
Xie Jue looked at the shrimp porridge so close to him, his mouth watering.
The little head couldn't help but reach towards the spoon.
Finally, it opened its mouth wide and, with a "whoosh," snatched the spoon!