Chapter 1172 - 1169: Human King
The three grooms didn't leave because Lin Chuan was with Luo Guoqing and the others, so they didn't come over to disrupt the group. At this moment, seeing Lin Chuan knock down a few people, they all walked over.
It's not often the brothers manage to gather together, and although Lin Chuan was inclined to let them drink freely, today was their big day.
In life, there are two most delightful things: achieving fame in academics and the wedding night.
During the most glorious and proudest moments of their lives, Lin Chuan wouldn't spoil their good fortune.
But the brothers didn't care about all that; Lu Dapao personally carried two bottles of wine, opened them, poured a glass for everyone, and said, "Brothers, let's have a toast."
Lin Chuan waved his hand and said, "Da Pao, Kai, Li Qiang, let's skip the drinking today; you should hurry back to your brides."
Li Qiang held the glass and said, "Brother Chuan, the reason the three of us have gotten to where we are today is all thanks to you. No matter what, you must drink this toast today."
Indeed, if it weren't for following Lin Chuan, these people wouldn't be enjoying such successful days now.
Lin Chuan didn't argue further, lifted his glass, clinked it with Li Qiang, Lu Dapao, Zhou Kai, and Huang Bo, and drank the contents in one go.
"Brothers," after finishing the drink, Lin Chuan looked over at the four and said, "you are all family men now, so you must take on the responsibilities of a man. No matter what happens, don't act impulsively."
Lin Chuan's words made sense; in youth, one could act recklessly fueled by passion, but now it's different—having a family entails a sense of responsibility.
The greatest success for a man isn't about how much money he's earned, but whether he can take on responsibilities toward his family and loved ones.
"Brother Chuan, rest assured, we're now considered semi-businessmen and won't do things impulsively anymore." Huang Bo has changed the most over the years, largely thanks to Xiao Feng.
Although Xiao Feng wandered in the dust for some time, she definitely has a knack for business, far superior to the brothers.
Firstly, Xiao Feng has a strong ability to learn, especially after being trained at the grassroots level for a period. Not only did she propose many good suggestions, but these suggestions also produced benefits when implemented.
Secondly, ever since Xiao Feng became part of the management, whether it's arranging personnel or department configurations, she has applied standard operations seen in today's enterprises.
"Bozi, you have Xiao Feng as your wife, so I'm very reassured; make sure you treat her well," Lin Chuan said as he looked at Huang Bo.
Huang Bo nodded and said, "Brother Chuan, rest assured about that; nowadays, Xiao Feng handles almost all my matters."
Lin Chuan acknowledged with a hum and turned to look at Zhou Kai, saying, "Kai, I won't say much else; you're the eldest among them, so take care of them."
Zhou Kai was taken aback; Lin Chuan's words sounded almost like separation, saying, "Brother Chuan, you're our leader, and we still need you to look after us in the future."
Even Lin Chuan didn't know why he uttered such words; a sudden feeling flashed through him that there might not be many days left to meet these brothers in the future.
Patting Zhou Kai's shoulder, Lin Chuan said loudly, "Come on, brothers, fill the glasses. Once we've downed this drink, you can go be with your wives."
Lu Dapao chuckled and said, "Brothers are like limbs, wives are like clothes; today we must accompany Brother Chuan to drink heavily."
Lin Chuan glared at Lu Dapao and said, "Da Pao, can't you control your mouth later? If your Japanese wife hears such words, won't she storm off in anger?"
Huang Bo shot Lu Dapao a look and said, "If he behaves like that, I won't let him off first."
In the students' eyes, Fu Xi is a good teacher; in the teachers' eyes, Fu Xi is a man who doesn't speak much, a well-behaved man.
No one knows that he is the Human King Fu Xi, the real one living in this world; even his closest people, including his wife, who has lived with him for nearly ten years, don't know.
Fu Xi's wife, like him, is also a teacher. Though not particularly beautiful, she is definitely a virtuous wife and good mother type of woman.
After dinner, Fu Xi, as usual, held his wife's hand and strolled to the open space just outside their residential area.
This open space is surrounded by lush greenery, and the air is good. Fu Xi accompanied his wife, sitting on a long bench. His wife leaned her head, with half her body resting against him, eyes fixed on the children laughing and playing not far away.
The couple has been married for some years, but still have no children. They've been to the hospital several times, where the doctors said the problem lay with her. She often feels guilty toward Fu Xi, although Fu Xi hasn't blamed her, treating her as kindly as before. Yet, she feels that a family without children isn't a complete family.
"Fu Xi, let's adopt a child," his wife suddenly lifted her head and said, looking at Fu Xi.
Fu Xi's expression froze slightly, asking, "What made you have such a thought?"
The wife looked at the children playing in the distance and said, "Fu Xi, you know, every time I see these adorable children, I wish I had my own, but I can't bear children. I'm afraid that if you were to leave me one day, I wouldn't know how to live on."
Fu Xi actually understood her feelings well; what woman wouldn't want her own child, even in old age, there would be someone by her side.
Fu Xi patted his wife's shoulder, held her hand, and said, "Don't worry, I won't leave you, at least not in this lifetime."
Though Fu Xi spoke with genuine emotion, it was filled with a sense of helplessness.
As the Human King Fu Xi in this world, he had witnessed countless separations and deaths of mortals. He, an eternally immortal being, was destined to be lonely and isolated.
The wife gratefully looked at Fu Xi, remembering that he had never gone back on his word. The two sat quietly on the bench, watching the children play.
As dusk fell, the playing children left, and few people remained around. The streetlights turned on, and everything became so quiet.
At this moment, Fu Xi's expression turned somewhat tense, as if something was about to happen.
A breeze swept through, and under the streetlamp, a woman in a red dress suddenly appeared.
Her demeanor was extremely noble, with an impressive face beneath a wide-brimmed hat, red lips blazing, long legs, and even her feet were adorned with red high heels.
This woman was none other than Xia Meng, whom Yang Zi had met at the café.
Xia Meng's sudden appearance cast a cold chill over Fu Xi's face.
The wife, noticing Fu Xi's cold glare at the woman in the red dress ahead, raised her head suddenly.
She had never seen Fu Xi with such a terrifying expression and wanted to speak, but Fu Xi grabbed her and turned to leave.
"It's been centuries since we last met, have you really forgotten me?" Xia Meng's exquisite face was filled with jealousy as she suddenly spoke.
Fu Xi halted, sighed softly, waved his right hand, and the wife fainted.
"Yaoji," Fu Xi gently placed his wife on the ground, turned to Xia Meng, and said coldly, "There is no more love between us, please leave."
Yaoji Xia Meng let out a spine-chilling laugh, gritted her teeth, and said, "I can't believe that the only Human King between heaven and earth is with such an ordinary woman. Fine, if you want to be with her, I'll take her fate soul first."
"Yaoji, my dispute with you has nothing to do with her. I won't allow you to harm her," Fu Xi responded coldly, staring at Yaoji.
The jealousy on Yaoji's face intensified, and she suddenly raised her hands, drawing an arc in the air, and shouted, "Fate God, seize the soul."
As soon as she finished speaking, two cyan rays shot from Yaoji's hands, like lightning, rushing towards Fu Xi's unconscious wife.
Fu Xi moved too, drawing a circle with his right hand in front and then shouted loudly.
After Fu Xi's shout, the space around them trembled, and the surroundings changed completely. Although the positions remained the same, the trees, the earth, and the sky disappeared, turning into a void.
Fu Xi, after drawing a circle with his right hand, pointed his left hand at the sky, followed by another loud shout: "Chasing the Sun."
As soon as the words "Chasing the Sun" were uttered, a golden light flashed in the sky, and Fu Xi held a bow.
This bow looked no different from any ordinary bow, but the entire bow was wrapped in a layer of golden light. Seeing this bow, Yaoji's charming face changed color.
"Human King, you're using Chasing the Sun against me for the sake of this ordinary lowly woman?" Yaoji's pretty face was distorted with anger, she shouted sharply.
Fu Xi responded coldly, "You wicked woman, you ruined my life. Since you've come to find me today, let's settle the grudge between us once and for all."
"Hahaha..." Yaoji let out a sorrowful laugh and said, "I'm the wicked woman? Human King, you wronged me first! For that wretched Nuwa woman, you betrayed me and still have the face to call me wicked?"
Fu Xi seemed unwilling to say more; he held the bow horizontally with his left hand, and a golden arrow appeared between his right hand.
The arrow spun, and Fu Xi loudly pulled back the bow and released it in a swoosh.
Yaoji clasped her hands together at her chest, and the cyan light appeared again, rushing towards the golden arrow.
The cyan light and the arrow collided, creating a deep sound, shaking the space intensely. The cyan light couldn't stop the arrow, and the arrow pierced into Yaoji's body like lightning.