Above the stars

Luojia Mountain.

Among the bamboo sea, there is a bamboo hut.

Shen Wuxiang stood at the door of the courtyard, knocked gently on the door, and called out: "Xinglan."

The courtyard is so quiet.

Only the bamboo shadows are swaying and the bamboo flowers are floating.

No one answered.

"Xinglan, I know you are inside. Let me go in. Grandpa wants to have a few words with you."

Shen Wuxiang looked calm and called the door again.

If anyone saw it, they would definitely be surprised.

The military prime minister, who has all the power in the world and is in charge of the country, actually has a door that cannot be opened?

However, in front of Shen Xinglan, he was just an ordinary grandfather with a little money and a little power.

Shen Boyu sighed softly and said, "There is no rush to wait for a while. When Xinglan feels better, I will go in and chat with him."

Shen Wuxiang spent most of his time stationed at Qishan Camp, and this time he happened to be in Phoenix City to handle official business.

After finishing his official business, he wanted to come and see his grandson Shen Xinglan.

Unexpectedly, he was rejected.

Shen Wuxiang nodded and said: "Then I will leave Xinglan to you. I will give him more guidance when I have time. Temporary success or failure is nothing. A great man once said that you should take a long-term view. Let him take good care of it. Think about this sentence.”

"I'll definitely bring the words to you."

Shen Wuxiang turned around and left, saying, "I'll go back to Qishan camp right now."

"So anxious? It's rare to go back to my old house. I also thought that we brothers would have a good drink at night."

"The military aircraft is an important matter. If I don't watch it with my own eyes, how can I rest assured?" When Shen Wuxiang spoke, his figure had already walked away: "Let's drink this glass of wine when we celebrate the victory. It's not the time to celebrate the victory yet."

After saying that, he boarded the waiting star disk next to him. The dark arc-shaped disk rose into the sky and disappeared into the sky in the blink of an eye.

Shen Boyu looked at the empty sky, walked forward, and gently opened the courtyard door.

He knew that Shen Xinglan never locked the door.

Those who like him will knock on the door before entering.

Those who hate him, the door lock can't stop them.

The small courtyard is quiet and quiet, with countless bamboo flowers scattered on the ground.

There was no sound in the house, it was eerily quiet, as if no one was inhabited at all.

Shen Boyu pushed open the door of a bamboo house and then closed the door smoothly.

When the light and shadow shine in, you can see a young man in white sitting on the floor in the corner.

When the door closed, the boy disappeared from the room again.

As if melting into the dark night.

Shen Boyu could see Shen Xinglan, and he could see him sitting cross-legged on the floor, with his back facing the door and his facial features facing the wall.

He is facing a wall.

Shen Boyu walked to Shen Xinglan and sat cross-legged like him, facing the wall.

"Your grandpa is here. He cares about you very much."

No response.

Even though he was so close, Shen Xinglan had no intention of opening his mouth to speak.

"He also asked me to bring you a sentence. It's good to take a long-term view. This is what I want to say to you."

"I remember the Grand Master also said the same thing. You, your life has been so smooth. You were born in a good family, you have a good talent, and your appearance is one of a kind. If the wind comes, the rain will come. rain."

"However, according to the growth laws of all things in the world, the edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold. How can we see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?"

"Personally, I think this incident is a good thing for you personally."

"Last time you had a fight with Bandit Tang and you felt like you lost. That was just your subconscious mind. You thought you were sure to win, but you didn't expect that he took advantage of you. It doesn't hurt, it doesn't affect anything."

"But this time, it was a complete failure."

"It is precisely because of this that you have the opportunity to be reborn. You are still Shen Xinglan, but you can no longer be the Shen Xinglan you were before."

"You should be tougher, stronger, greedy, bloodthirsty, and unscrupulous."

"Only in this way can you become the patriarch of our Shen clan and the leader of this country."

There was only Shen Boyu talking to himself, and Shen Xinglan didn't say a word from beginning to end.

He got up from the ground, patted Shen Xinglan on the shoulder, and said: "The Shen family now seems to be cooking in flames, with flowers blooming in full bloom. However, if you are not careful, the house will collapse and the building will collapse, and you will be in a state of catastrophe. realm.”

"In these extraordinary times, there is not much time for you to grieve over the spring and autumn, and play like a little daughter."

"Get up, fight like a man, bleed, and help your family secure this great world."

After saying that, he turned around and wanted to leave.

"I want to go to the old land." Shen Xinglan said hoarsely.

This was the first thing he said today.

"No." Shen Boyu simply refused.

The moment he opened the door, white light poured in again, shining on the left face of the man's face that was hidden on the inside.

It was half a cold and stiff silver mask.

——

"Water thrown away by a married daughter?"

Zhong Tianyi's face turned red, like a quail that had its neck stuck.

He wanted to refute Phoenix, you are the daughter of the Zhong family, a royal bloodline, and an imperial princess.

Why is it like water being thrown out?

You are enjoying all the honors brought to you by the royal family, but then you turn around and get together with a pretty boy. Is this ridiculous?

You have to contribute to the family.

However, these words could not be uttered.

I have killed my brother and father, so what right do I have to ask others to contribute to the family?

What contribution did he make?

After a long silence, Zhong Tianyi looked at Fenghuang and said, "I saw someone when I went out just now."

"What's so strange about so many people coming and going?"

"The Holy Maiden of the Flame Shrine, she came to find Tang Fei."

"What does it have to do with me?" Fenghuang curled her lips.

I still felt a little uncomfortable.

Holy Maiden?

Just hearing this name makes people angry.

Men like the kind of characters who look holy and cold, because that will make them full of desire to conquer, such as princesses, such as holy maidens.

Fortunately, I also have one.

Thinking of this, Fenghuang actually felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction in his heart.

What the hell is this?

"Although Tang Fei did not introduce their relationship, I saw the look in the Saint's eyes when she looked at Tang Fei."

Zhong Tianyi looked at Fenghuang, after all, she was his own sister: "Just like the look in your eyes when you looked at Tang Fei, when I first saw Tang Fei in your place, I knew you liked him. Women's mouths can lie, but their eyes can't."

Everyone in the Phoenix Empire knows that the second prince Zhong Tianyi has no ambitions and is addicted to alcohol and lust.

After the shocking incident in the Phoenix Palace, everyone realized that this was all his disguise.

But he also lit up some skill points in the years of decline.

For example, the way he looks at women.

For example, the understanding of women.

"Without seeking any benefits, even if it is for your happiness, I hope that the person who can finally get together with him is you, not anyone else."

"I will handle my own affairs myself."

"I'm not going to teach you what to do, but now is different from the past. Some things still need to be more proactive."

"I think this is also what my father meant. He also hopes that his daughter will have a good home."

"Have you met him?" Fenghuang asked.

"No." Zhong Tianyi shook his head: "He won't see me either."

After saying that, the figure walked out dejectedly.

Fenghuang opened her mouth to speak, but didn't know what to say.

Between the brother and sister, they are so unfamiliar.

"Miss." The maid whispered beside her.

Fenghuang's eyes swept over.

"Do you want us to inquire about the information of the saint?" The maid asked.

As people around the princess, they have to think what the princess thinks and worry about what the princess worries about.

Even if this is not a rising star, they have channels and ways to inquire about the news.

After all, many guards and staff of the Phoenix Palace have come to the base.

"No need." Fenghuang refused.

She didn't know who the saint was, and she didn't want to know.

If their feelings can't resist the temptation of the outside world, it proves that the emotional foundation is too weak.

It doesn't matter.

She remembered what Zhong Tianyi said before leaving. Today is different from the past. Some things should be taken the initiative.

Take the initiative?

How to take the initiative?

Fenghuang shook her head.

When she was a princess of the empire, she could take the initiative.

May my glory shine on you.

After losing her country and home and wandering on a foreign planet, she could no longer take the initiative.

In the name of love, may you beg for mercy?

Fenghuang's heart was in a mess.

She thought she could not care, but in fact she could not.

The lesson of love is harder than mathematics.

——

Flame Shrine. Lingyang District Branch.

The place where the president lives is also respectfully called the "Shrine" by the members of the shrine.

When Tang Fei brought Bai Wuxin over, the president Lei Zongnan, the saint An Ning and a group of shrine executives were already waiting at the gate of the shrine.

An Ning stepped forward to greet him and looked at Tang Fei and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Tang."

"The saint is too polite. I hope I can do my best." Tang Fei said politely.

Pretending to be not so familiar with An Ning.

An Ning pointed at Lei Zongnan next to him and took the initiative to introduce them: "This is President Lei Zongnan of our Flame Shrine Lingyang Branch."

Tang Fei bowed slightly and said, "Hello, President Lei."

Lei Zongnan stepped forward and took Tang Fei's hand, saying in a deep voice: "Mr. Tang, I am really sorry to bother you. Something has happened in the society. The sisters and brothers are suffering from the pain brought by the devil. Many brothers and sisters have turned into flames and thrown themselves into the arms of the Flame God."

"The Saint said that you can help us. In the name of the Flame God, please lend a hand to help us, help my brothers and sisters get rid of the pain, and give them a healthy body"

"President Lei, the Saint and I know each other and live in the Lingyang area. We are all Neighbors, we meet each other every day. I will definitely help if I can. "

"However, I have to understand the situation first to see what problems they are facing. I also have to test their blood and then develop an antidote based on the test results."

"Yes, that's right." Lei Zongnan said happily: "The Saint said the same thing."

"Oh, look at my memory, I haven't invited the VIP in yet. Come in, come in, let's sit down and talk in detail."

"Thank you, President."

"Mr. Tang, please."

"President, please, Saint, please."

Lei Zongnan glanced at Bai Wuxin standing behind Tang Fei. The boy's appearance and temperament were amazing, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva secretly.

Thinking that he was Tang Fei's entourage, he nodded to him and made an invitation gesture.

This is a lovely girl, first show some gentlemanly demeanor, to gain some impression points.

Bai Wuxin had a blank expression, cold as ice.

An Ning saw Lei Zongnan's little action, her long eyelashes blinked, but she didn't say much.

She knew some of Lei Zongnan's special little habits.

After sitting down, Lei Zongnan asked the maid to bring hot tea.

"This tea is called Swallow's Nest, Mr. Tang, try to drink it to see if you are used to it." Lei Zongnan looked at Tang Fei with a smile, and said with some boasting: "Old Land is not as good as New Star, the conditions are a little simple, Mr. Tang, please don't be surprised."

Tang Fei took a sip of the tea soup, which had a bitter taste in the throat, and a slightly sweet aftertaste.

It is indeed a good black tea.

"Old Land is full of good things, and the things on New Star are new, but they are not as profound as Old Land after all." Tang Fei flattered.

"Hahaha, great minds think alike." Lei Zongnan was delighted to hear Tang Fei's words, and said with a smile: "Although the old soil is bitter, there are some good things that cannot be made by technology. For example, this swallow's nest, can the one grown naturally on the old soil and the one cultivated artificially on the new star taste the same?"

"That's the truth." Tang Fei echoed.

He was invited to help, and the host was not in a hurry, so he didn't take the initiative to ask if you need help.

"President, let's talk to Mr. Tang about solving the plague virus, right?" An Ning reminded from the side.

"The saint reminded me." Lei Zongnan put away the smile on his face, looked at Tang Fei and said: "I hit it off with Mr. Tang at first sight, and almost forgot the business."

"I have the same feeling." Tang Fei replied with a smile.

Lei Zongnan had a bright smile on his face, as if he and Tang Fei were old friends who had been talking to each other openly: "However, before asking Mr. Tang for help, I have a small question that I hope Mr. Tang can help me solve."

"Please speak, President." Tang Fei looked directly into Lei Zongnan's eyes and said.

"Although the old land is good, it is far inferior to the new star." Lei Zongnan's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes became deep and profound: "Mr. Tang was favored by the princess in the new star, and he enjoyed all the glory and wealth in the world. Why did he come to this barren land where no one lives?"

This is the beginning of the truth.

Tang Fei smiled bitterly, shrugged his shoulders in a casual manner, and said, "It's a bit embarrassing to say that I was dumped by the princess. I can't stay in Xinxing anymore, so I have to flee back to my hometown."

"The president should know that people like us want to stay in Xinxing if we have any means."

"Mr. Tang, you are building a base and building a bunker in Hate Mountain. It doesn't look like you are being driven down, right?"

"Hey, this is the breakup fee given by the princess, provided that I must take these people and supplies away from Xinxing. If I stay, it will damage the princess's reputation. Otherwise, I will not sign the divorce agreement."

"Really?" Lei Zongnan looked at Tang Fei thoughtfully, as if he was thinking about the truth of this sentence.

"It's genuine." Tang Fei said sincerely, "Luckily it was the president who asked. If someone else asked, I would be too embarrassed to say it. It's too embarrassing."

"What man wouldn't feel bad after being dumped by his wife? I've also been recovering for a long time. I'm not afraid of being laughed at by the president. When I just came down, I lay in bed for several days and couldn't get up at all."

"It's human nature, I can understand it." Lei Zongnan nodded and asked, "What are Mr. Tang's plans for the future?"

"I haven't thought about it yet." Tang Fei held the teacup, tilted his head and thought for a while, and said, "Let's take it one step at a time and try to survive first."

"Talents are rare. How about Mr. Tang come to my Lingyang branch to serve as a vice president?" Lei Zongnan invited him out loud, but he was paying attention to the subtle changes in Tang Fei's expression.

"Isn't this bad?" Tang Fei was shocked and declined with a smile: "I have no qualifications and no contribution in our shrine. I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public if I directly take the position of vice president."

"I asked you to do it, and you can do it. Who dares not to obey?" Lei Zongnan said in an extremely domineering manner: "Besides, if you help our shrine to eliminate the plague, wouldn't this great merit come?"

"This is a serious matter. Please allow me to go back and think about it carefully." Tang Fei said with a smile.

"You don't know how to appreciate it." A black robe standing behind Lei Zongnan shouted angrily: "The president values ​​you, that's your blessing. Who do you think you are?"

"That's right, in this three-acre land of Lingyang, we are the Flame Shrine that has the final say. We can let you build a base here, and we can also demolish your broken base."

"Just arrest this kid, isn't his base our base? I like to do this job to turn other people's things into our own things."

——

The black robes shouted one after another.

Bai Wuxin's eyes became colder and colder.

Looking at them is like looking at a group of dead people.

Tang Fei looked directly into Lei Zongnan's eyes, his smile still bright and pure: "President Lei asked me to come here to talk about the plague?"

"You released the plague, so there is a way to solve it." Lei Zongnan straightened his spine, and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Compared with the plague, your arrival is what really worries me."

"You came back with great fanfare, built bases, built bunkers, and built water purification plants, and you bought people's hearts."

"Even the saint of our Flame Shrine has been friends with you for many years. When you didn't come, she treated all diseases and illnesses. There was no problem she couldn't solve."

"You are here, the virus is here, and the Saint is not so effective. What do you want me to think? Should I be worried?"

"How can I allow others to snore beside my bed?"

"I should be worried." Tang Fei nodded seriously: "So, you invited me here in the name of the Saint, ostensibly to cure diseases and save lives, but in fact, you are playing a trick to lure people into a trap?"

"Yes, you are also aware of your current situation. You have been surrounded by us."

"Indeed." Tang Fei nodded in approval: "So, what is the next plan?"

"First, send someone to send the antidote to eliminate the plague virus. I know you are ready, so it's best not to play tricks on me."

"I will give you one day, and I will see the antidote within one day. If I don't see it, you won't see the sun tomorrow."

"Second, open the gate of the base and let our brothers go over to receive it. From now on, the Hate Mountain Base belongs to our Flame Shrine."

"What about the third point?" Tang Fei asked.

He didn't say the third point, which made Tang Fei feel a little uncomfortable.

I always felt that something was missing.

"Third." Lei Zongnan's eyes fell on Bai Wuxin's beautiful face: "Leave him to me."

Tang Fei was stunned, and then felt a sense of humiliation and anger: "Why is it him? Can't I do it? I'm not as good-looking as him?"

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