Endless Rebirth

"Master, where are we going?" Chen Feng asked in the car.

"Your idea is bold and a little naive. It is simply wishful thinking to ask those old guys to help you. However, there are exceptions to everything. There are also other kinds of existence among these old guys." Ke Yifan said while driving, "Those who are working Don’t go meet the professor yet, look for someone who is retired.”

After hearing this, Chen Feng couldn't help but admire the teacher's wit. Even if those working professors were tempted, they would definitely not agree to help him for a while. Even if they were interested, they could not delay teaching and research, so finding retired experts was undoubtedly the best choice.

The car stopped at an old street. The intersection was very busy and the sound of hawking could be heard all the time.

"What a great place, old street, old house, old taste," Chen Feng got out of the car, looked around and praised, "It's hard to find this place in a big city."

"It's hard to find, it's almost torn down!" Ke Yifan said.

"The old expert you mentioned lives here?" Chen Feng asked doubtfully.

"You didn't expect that?" Ke Yifan smiled and led him inside, "The person who took you to see him is called Yang Haoxuan. The old man is in his seventies and doesn't like liveliness, but he likes this place. He has many children and grandchildren, but they are not around. My wife died young and I am alone.”

"That's understandable," Chen Feng nodded. "The old street is lively, and there is less hustle and bustle. Life is stable and peaceful."

"That's right," Ke Yifan said, "Yang Lao was originally the honorary chairman of our Magic City Historical Association. Later, he was in poor health and didn't like to take advantage of his reputation, so he resigned. He is a national treasure of our Magic City. Recently, There are few visitors, and you can’t find a place without my introduction.”

"So didn't I just come to find you?" Chen Feng said with a smile.

While the two were chatting and joking, they stopped in front of a courtyard. The courtyard was high-walled and shaded by trees. It had a unique charm, but the street was a bit narrow, so you had to walk on the ground to give way to the car.

Ke Yifan directly opened the door and went in. He also said with a smile that Mr. Yang hoped that someone would open the door of his house every day. Even if it was a thief, he would be happy because at least someone would care about him.

Of course these words were just words, but Chen Feng could taste the loneliness in them.

"Oh, I didn't expect that it was Xiao Ke who pushed the door open today!" A slightly surprised, but obviously joking voice came from behind the two of them.

Chen Feng and his master stood in the front yard and did not notice the footsteps.

The yard is not big, and there are some flowers and plants planted, and they are well taken care of. It seems that the owner is very diligent.

Hearing the sound, he turned around and saw an ordinary old man.

My hair is not completely white, there are very few age spots on my face, my waist is still straight, and I walk very steadily.

The most attractive thing is the eyes. These are the calmest and deepest eyes that Chen Feng has ever seen.

"Mr. Yang," Ke Yifan smiled and walked over to shake hands with Mr. Yang, "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, otherwise I wouldn't dare to come and disturb you."

"I think so. If you have time to come to my place, you might as well play with your pen at home."

"Just kidding," Ke Yifan didn't feel any embarrassment and said, "You don't know about the museum? You're busy these days."

"Okay, don't fool me with these words, thinking it was a year ago?" Old Yang said, "A year ago you were wandering around the world. At that time, even if you wanted to come, I would chase you away. But now I listen You said that your apprentice made you the honorary director of the museum, what? Why didn’t you take good care of those treasures and why did you come to me? "

"Okay, isn't it because I didn't invite you on the opening day? I don't remember it until now," Ke Yifan smiled bitterly, pulled Chen Feng forward and said, "The real owner is here, you can find him."

Chen Feng looked confused and had no idea what the two of them were talking about.

"I said it looks familiar, but it turns out that Mr. Gambling King is here!" Mr. Yang looked Chen Feng up and down, "You don't even know that your master has betrayed you, so come in and sit down."

Mr. Yang took the lead, and the two of them followed behind and entered the living room.

The living room is not modern furniture, like an old house in the past, with chairs on the left and right, and a coffee table in the middle of the chairs. When Mr. Yang took his seat, Chen Feng followed his master and sat on the second chair on the right.

The first one is naturally where the master is sitting.

"Mr. Yang, to be honest, I'm here because I have something to ask of you." Ke Yifan said straight to the point, "Look, I've brought all the people who asked for your help. Do you want to listen?"

"Xiao Ke, as a master and apprentice, aren't your affairs also your business? Is it so difficult for you to beg me just once?" Yang Laodao said.

"Hey, we've been friends for years, what's the need between us?" Ke Yifan said with a smile: "Besides, I don't want you to laugh at me, don't turn around and I'll leave later. Everyone in the circle knows it. I’m here to beg you, where can I put my face?”

"In the final analysis, you just can't let go of your face." Mr. Yang was noncommittal, "If you can let go of your face, your calligraphy will improve by three points."

"Only three points? Then I'd better forget it." Ke Yifan said immediately.

"You, hey!" Mr. Yang laughed angrily.

When the atmosphere calmed down, Mr. Yang said to Chen Feng, "Mr. Gambling King, don't worry about it. The old man lives alone and boils a pot of water every day. The tea on the table may be cold. If you are thirsty, pour it yourself. Wait for you to calm down." Come on, let’s get down to business.”

"Before we get down to business, I would like to know what exactly are you and my master fighting about?" Chen Feng asked.

"It's all your fault," Yang Lao glanced at him and said, "Xiao Ke has been very popular in the circle recently. Last year, you followed you all over the world, making everyone drool with envy. You are a private museum. As soon as it was completed, this guy started to get excited, and he liked to take people in and tell them where he got this treasure, as if he was afraid that people wouldn't know that he had a good apprentice."

"Hey, it's a rare thing to show off. They're so excited about it." Ke Yifan didn't feel ashamed and said with a smile: "You always have great achievements all over the world. I'm the only one who can get such a great achievement." Isn’t it a waste if those who take action don’t show off in front of their shameless old men?”

"Okay, you have been following me for a long time, and you are as thick-skinned as a city wall." Yang Lao smiled and shook his head, "However, it is indeed your apprentice who has done a good job, which has greatly increased the prestige of our people. More importantly, , we have recovered a lot of lost treasures, so no matter how much you praise or flatter you, we will stand up and praise you when we meet..."

Chen Feng looked at the master amusedly. He did not expect that the master would become famous in the Magic City through this.

"Stop talking, don't talk about this, if you keep talking, you will raise your tail again." Yang Lao looked at Chen Feng, "Since you are Xiao Ke's apprentice, I will not see you outside, so... you are in front of me On the face, write the subtitles, if you pass the test, I will accept the matter."

When Ke Yifan heard this, his face straightened. He didn't turn his head or move his eyes, but didn't speak.

Chen Feng glanced at the master and said, "You haven't heard what I have to say."

"Every matter is big or small, you know it in your heart. I'm very happy that the old man can start to play a role." Yang said, "However, to be clear, the old man is not the same as he was in the past. Whether the matter can be done or not cannot be guaranteed. He can only When it comes to doing your best, you have to understand this.”

"I understand, no matter whether it succeeds or not, I have to thank you!" Chen Feng said.

"Okay, let's go directly to the study!" Mr. Yang said, standing up and walking outside.

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