Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Liulichang Cultural Street is quaint and has many shops on both sides of the bluestone-paved street. The dazzling array of antique paintings and calligraphy, and jade artifacts all exude a heavy sense of history.

Professor Zhang and Professor Li, two academic giants, walked side by side with the young and promising Tang Wan'er.

The plaque of "Tianchengzhai" sparkled in the sun. Several professors walked in, and Zhong Yuemin and Zheng Tong followed behind.

There were all kinds of antiques in the store, each of which seemed to tell an ancient story. Zheng Tiancheng came out and scanned everyone with his discerning eyes, but he had no impression of the professors.

"Yuemin, Zheng Tong, why are you here today?" Zheng Tiancheng greeted them warmly with a bit of confusion on his face.

Zhong Yuemin responded with a playful smile. "Uncle Zheng, I just came here for fun today. These professors came to see you on purpose, so I just came here to take a look at the fun."

Zheng Tong took over the conversation and said solemnly, "Uncle, it's the matter I mentioned to you last time. These professors came here today to meet the person you mentioned."

In the antique wooden lobby of Tianchengzhai, Zheng Tiancheng looked at the professors with puzzled faces, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He smiled slightly. "Professors, please wait a moment and have some tea first. I will ask someone to find two people, and they will come over in a while."

After Zheng Tiancheng finished speaking, he turned around and whispered a few words to the busy waiter nearby. The waiter nodded in agreement and hurried out of Tianchengzhai.

Zheng Tiancheng turned back to the tea table and skillfully brewed a pot of fragrant tea for everyone. The fragrance of the tea filled the entire lobby, as if it could wash away the doubts and uneasiness in people's hearts.

As time went by, the two people Zheng Tiancheng was looking for finally appeared. Their arrival instantly made the atmosphere in the lobby tense.

Zheng Tiancheng looked at their arrival and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

When Zhong Yuemin saw the two people, he was stunned for a moment. These two people seemed familiar! Where had he seen them before? Zhong Yuemin couldn't remember for a moment.

The fat man was wearing work clothes, and his round figure looked particularly festive under the light. He came forward with a smile, and his small eyes sparkled brightly under the thick layer of fat.

"Hi! Brother, we meet again! What a coincidence. Do you know what this means? It means we are destined to meet!" There was a hint of gangsterism in the fat man's words, which made Zhong Yuemin frown slightly.

Zhong Yuemin tried hard to search his mind for memories about the fat man, but came up blank. He looked at the fat man in confusion, trying to find a clue from his face.

The fat man seemed to see Zhong Yuemin's confusion. He patted his belly and explained, "The last time you came here, your daughter bought my jade rabbit!"

After the fat man's reminder, Zhong Yuemin finally remembered. In fact, he should have thought of it earlier. Before Zhong Yuemin could say anything, Professor Zhang spoke.

"Comrades, do you know why we are here?" Professor Zhang's voice was low and powerful, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Zhong Yuemin picked up the teacup in front of him, blew on it and took a sip, then said nothing more. Instead, he looked at what the fat man and the man surnamed Wu were saying.

The fat man took a deep breath and straightened his chest. "Professor Zhang, we understand. You are looking for people with special skills to join your archaeological team."

"Yes."

Professor Zhang nodded, his eyes scanning the two people. "This is an exception among exceptions, an exception among exceptions. What we need are people who can survive in extreme environments, have unique skills and can help us. What are your specialties? Briefly introduce them to us."

The fat man, a burly man with a simple smile on his face, seemed quite nervous at this moment, rubbing his rough hands from time to time. He glanced at Old Wu beside him, only to see that the latter was sipping tea leisurely, looking as if it had nothing to do with him.

"My name is Wang Xianglin, you can call me Fatty Wang. The person next to me is Wu Jianjun. Old Wu, please say something!" The fat man was anxious and urged in a low voice.

Wu Jianjun smiled slightly, put down his teacup, and scanned every corner of the camp, as if recalling something. He spoke slowly, "Professor Zhang, we naturally know the purpose of your visit. As for specialties... I think each of us has something that others don't have."

Professor Zhang nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"Fatty, he has eyes that can see through the subtleties."

Wu Jianjun pointed at the fat man and continued, "Fatty Wang once determined during an archaeological excavation that this was a long-lost ancient tomb based on just a piece of inconspicuous debris. And his intuition can often help us find the right direction at critical moments."

The fat man was a little embarrassed by the compliment. He scratched his head and a rare blush appeared on his face. He also quickly added, "I... I'm not as great as Old Wu said. I'm just strong and not afraid of hardship or fatigue. I also have some experience in surviving in the wild. Moreover, I am very interested in history, especially the part about ancient civilizations."

"And I..."

Wu Jianjun changed the subject and paused deliberately. Then his voice became low and firm. "I am good at deciphering the codes behind history. Whether it is written records, murals and carvings, or those seemingly insignificant details, I can find clues from them and piece together the truth of history."

Zhong Yuemin was delighted after listening to Wu Jianjun's introduction. Zhong Yuemin didn't know whether others believed him or not, but he didn't believe him. He was just a tomb robber, why did he pretend to be an expert on cultural relics and antiques?

The atmosphere in Tianchengzhai was a bit depressing. Professor Zhang looked back and forth between Wu Jianjun and Fatty Wang with a frown on his face. It was obvious that he was not satisfied with the introduction of the two of them.

"Comrades," Professor Zhang said slowly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his voice. "If you only have these abilities, then we don't need you here. Every member of our team has such abilities, and some are even better."

Wu Jianjun and Wang Pangzi looked at each other and saw the embarrassment and dissatisfaction in each other's eyes. Wang Pangzi was straightforward and could not stand such contempt. He stood up suddenly, and the fat on his face was shaking. "Old Wu, show them your skills and let them see how powerful we are!"

Zhong Yuemin was sitting nearby, observing silently, but when he heard Wang Pangzi's words, he couldn't help laughing. His laughter echoed in Tianchengzhai, and seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm and ridicule.

Fatty Wang was even more furious when he saw this. He glared at Zhong Yuemin, then turned to Wu Jianjun and said, "Old Wu, stop hiding it. It's time to let them see your true abilities."

Wu Jianjun remained calm. He nodded gently, stood up, and walked to the center of the conference room. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, as if he was gathering some kind of strength.

Wu Jianjun took a sip of the tea in his hand, which had already cooled down a little, and spoke slowly. "We are both experienced explorers. We have rich experience in desert survival and exploration, but I also have a special skill - Feng Shui of the stars."

Professor Zhang finally heard what he wanted to hear. "Comrade Wu, can you explain this star feng shui to me in detail?"

Wu Jianjun smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "Professor Zhang, this star plate and moon carving Feng Shui technique is a profound knowledge. It is not only about observing the stars, but also closely related to the geographical environment and natural atmosphere. Simply put, a Feng Shui place is a place where wind is hidden and water is obtained."

Zhong Yuemin and Zheng Tong also came over, their eyes full of curiosity.

Seeing this, Wu Jianjun continued, "It was said in the book on burial: 'Burial is to take advantage of the vitality. The vitality is dispersed by the wind, and it stops by the water.' This sentence reveals the core of Feng Shui. Wind is the flowing air in nature, it carries vitality and energy, but too strong wind will disperse the vitality; water, on the other hand, is the carrier of vitality, it can gather and condense the vitality."

Professor Li nodded, as if he had understood something. "So, Feng Shui is not just about finding a good place, it also involves a deep understanding and utilization of the natural environment."

Wu Jianjun looked at Professor Li with appreciation. "That's right. When exploring in the desert, we not only have to face the harsh natural environment, but also learn to use Feng Shui to find water sources and determine directions. For example, by observing the stars, we can determine the direction of travel at night; and the 'place to find water' in Feng Shui teaches us how to find a ray of hope in the vast sea of ​​sand."

Zhong Yuemin and Zheng Tong listened attentively. They couldn't help but look at Wu Jianjun differently. This guy is really capable.

Wu Jianjun saw the smug expressions on the faces of several people and exchanged a glance with Fatty Wang. The two of them thought that they could now join the archaeological team.

Fatty Wang sat in the corner with a playful smile on his face, as if waiting for Wu Jianjun's next wonderful story.

Wu Jianjun cleared his throat, his voice steady and powerful. "The art of Feng Shui is profound and has lasted for thousands of years. Later generations expanded it infinitely, not only limited to the acupuncture points of the earth veins of tombs, but also gradually extended it to the art of geomancy. Geomancy refers to heaven and earth, and it is a science that analyzes the relationship between heaven, earth and man."

Wu Jianjun paused, and looked around at everyone in the audience. "But today, I want to talk to all the professors and teachers here about a branch of Feng Shui - Tianxing Feng Shui."

At this point, Wu Jianjun's expression became solemn, as if he was in a sea of ​​stars. He took a deep breath. "The ancient emperors and nobles attached great importance to what happened after death. They enjoyed all the glory and wealth during their lifetime, and they also hoped to continue to have it after death. Not only that, they also firmly believed that the rise and fall of the world all originated from the dragon vein, so the mausoleum must be set up in a Feng Shui treasure land."

Several professors and Zhong Yuemin were deeply attracted by Wu Jianjun's words, as if they were brought into a mysterious and ancient world. Wu Jianjun continued to talk. "Emperor Yongzheng once gave a brilliant overview of the imperial mausoleum. He said: 'It is a place where heaven and earth gather and yin and yang converge. It has dragon caves, sand and water. It has all the beauty. It has a good situation and a good atmosphere. It has mountains and water methods. It is well-organized. It is indeed a very auspicious place.'"

As Wu Jianjun told the story, Zhong Yuemin and others seemed to be able to imagine the wise and mighty Emperor Yongzheng standing on the vast land, gazing at the mountains in the distance, pointing out the rivers and mountains, and selecting a Feng Shui site for his own mausoleum.

"So, what is Tianxing Feng Shui?" Wu Jianjun changed the subject, bringing the audience's thoughts back to reality.

"Astrological Feng Shui is an advanced branch of Feng Shui. It not only focuses on the acupuncture points of the earth veins and the landscape, but also studies the impact of the movement of stars on Feng Shui. By observing the stars, one can predict good and bad fortune and guide people to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune."

Professor Zhang stood up excitedly after listening to the speech, holding the teacup tightly in his hand, as if he wanted to pour out his excitement. "Comrade Wu, you are absolutely right! You are exactly the person we have been looking for. In the vast desert of Gobi, time seems to have solidified into dust for thousands of years. The former oasis and prosperity have turned into yellow sand. The traces of mountains and rivers have long disappeared. If we want to uncover the secrets of history, the art of Tianxing Fengshui is undoubtedly our most solid guide."

Professor Zhang's words echoed in Tianchengzhai, and Wu Jianjun breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself: It's not easy! I finally got away with it. "Professor Zhang, I am willing to join your archaeological team and use my knowledge and experience to contribute to this expedition."

Professor Zhang showed a gratified smile on his face. He walked over to Wu Jianjun and patted him on the shoulder. "Comrade Wu Jianjun, I officially announce that you will join our archaeological team from now on."

Wu Jianjun and Professor Zhang were discussing the upcoming archaeological expedition enthusiastically, while Fatty Wang was pacing anxiously beside them.

"Oh! Oh! Oh! Professor Zhang, have you forgotten about me?" Fatty Wang couldn't help but interrupt their conversation, his face full of anxiety.

Professor Zhang turned around, looked at Fatty Wang, and asked helplessly, "Comrade Wang, do you have any special abilities? If not, I'm in a dilemma. First of all, archaeological work has strict disciplines, and secondly, funding is very tight."

When Fatty Wang heard this, he patted his chest and said loudly, "I'm strong and can protect you! In the desert, if you encounter any danger, I'll always be there to take care of you."

Professor Zhang smiled and shook his head. "Comrade Wang, we appreciate your kindness. But archaeological work is not as simple as you think. We need not only physical strength, but also professional knowledge and skills. Moreover, we already have professional conservation personnel who have undergone rigorous training and can better deal with various emergencies."

When Fatty Wang heard this, his face suddenly fell. Wu Jianjun stood up and said sincerely, "Professor Zhang, we are together. If Fatty Wang is not with you on this expedition, then I will not go either. I believe that his strength and courage will also play an important role in the expedition."

Fatty Wang got angry. "Old Wu, you don't have to beg for me. I don't want to go. I won't go!"

Fatty Wang accidentally revealed the jade pendant on his neck, which was seen by Professor Zhang. "Comrade Wang, can you show me the jade pendant on your neck?"