Chapter 161: Meeting old friends in the arena
After drinking, Lei Xiong mentioned that he wanted Li Ji and Lu Xiaojun to join the martial arts hall, and obtained Bai Fangping's sincere permission.
Bai Yu smiled naughtyly and said, "Lei Xiong, Yang Hongjie is also my father's pioneering disciple, and he even called me junior sister. You don't apprentice or recognize your relatives. What's your status? Why don't you take my father as your teacher and call me senior sister?"
Lei Xiong said: "Bai Yu, you are wrong. Master Bai's eldest disciple already has a master. He is my boss, Zhao Hengdong."
Bai Yu suddenly realized and said, "Yes, yes! I have forgotten this. Yang Hongjie, then you can only be considered a second disciple. If Lei Xiong wants to become a disciple, he will be the third brother."
Lei Xiong chuckled and did not answer. He absolutely could not worship this master.
Bai Fangping said: "The more you talk, the less you feel! Although Lei Xiong is young, his martial arts cultivation is not inferior to me. He already has his own master, and his master is my nephew. How can he worship him randomly? Wouldn't he be confused about his seniority? I have made arrangements for Lei Xiong to become the deputy director? I am not in Guanghua, and I will take care of all the affairs of the martial arts school on my behalf. A hundred years later, I will become the director to take over my position."
Lei Xiong practiced and waved his hand and said, "No! I am willing to follow Master Bai, wait for the instructions and let me be the director, but it is not possible."
Bai Fangping picked up the wine glass, drank it all by himself, and said, "Okay, I'll let this martial arts school die on its own. Whatever is carried forward is empty talk. It's okay to open it every day!"
Lei Xiong knew that he had deliberately used the stimulus method, so he also drank a big cup with him and said, "I am worried that I can't complete such an important task."
Bai Fangping said: "You just say, why did you learn martial arts? What is your dream?"
Lei Xiong said without hesitation: "At first it was just a hobby, but never thought about why. Until I heard the story of Liangyi Baoshao, I thought that if I learned martial arts, I was not just a hobby, but I felt that I had a mission. My dream was to spread our martial arts all over the world one day."
Bai Fangping slapped the table and said, "That's all, boy, we are people on the same road. You must not refuse this task. I believe you will be able to complete it very well."
Lei Xiong filled the wine glasses of several people, stood up, and took the respect first, saying, "Okay! I have no choice but to do this! I must move forward without fear."
Yang Hongjie and Bai Yu were infected by him and drank it dry in one sip. Bai Yu's alcohol capacity seemed to increase compared to a year ago. After drinking a glass of wine, it was not as shocking as before.
Bai Fangping was very relieved and said, "You are all good! My eldest disciple Zhao Hengdong, although he did not learn a move from me, secretly sponsored me a lot when I was decadent. There is also this martial arts school, and he also contributed part of it. Although I am not short of money, as a local wealthy businessman and our master-disciple relationship, he has to pay for it. The martial arts school is built so grandly that his contribution is indispensable."
Several people had a great time talking to each other. Until the guests in Xingyue Tower had completely dispersed and the host also wanted to urge guests, he walked with his heart and came to the center of the square.
The competition venue is being built in an orderly manner. A thick layer of red carpet was laid on the high platform. The back wall was also hung with brand new red velvet cloth, decorated with a few golden characters - the preliminary competition of the Second Folk Martial Arts Competition of Luangang Town.
The afternoon sun was a little hot. Perhaps after drinking, Lei Xiong seemed to see Bai Yu wearing silver satin, with a red rope tied around his waist, standing in the middle of the platform, knocking the gong to make a crisp sound.
He shook his head, knowing that it was an illusion, and this scene was about to happen.
Seeing that he was a little crazy, Bai Yu put his hand in front of him and waved it, saying, "What's wrong with you? You're stupid!"
Lei Xiong smiled slightly and said, "The year passed so quickly! It passed in a blink of an eye. Bai Yu, how old are you this year?"
Bai Yu giggled and said, "I won't tell you that girls are taboo to ask others about their age. You guess, who will come to participate in the competition this year?"
Lei Xiong said: "This year's popularity is huge, and there will definitely be more people participating."
As soon as he finished speaking, a voice shouted: "Brother, it's you!"
Lei Xiong felt that the sound was familiar, with a strong sense of Kaidu dialect. He turned his head and saw that it was He Zhiyou and Hong Zhi.
Lei Xiong was overjoyed, grinned and said, "Brother, it's you! I'm so happy to meet you here!"
He Zhiyou put his hands on his shoulder and said, "This martial arts competition is so lively, I guess you will definitely come. Unexpectedly, you are indeed here."
Hong Zhi also smiled happily and said, "Your brother, I've been talking about it every day these days. I'm not busy today, so I'll go to home for dinner tonight."
Lei Xiong nodded in agreement.
At this time, Bai Yu came over and Lei Xiong introduced it.
He Zhiyou smiled sly and said, "You boy..."
Lei Xiong naturally understood, his face turned red with anxiety, pulled him aside, and whispered: "Brother, it's not what you imagined. I only like Yan Wu. None of the other girls. Don't you believe in your brother yet?"
He Zhiyou smiled and said, "Seeing that you are so anxious, I believe it."
Bai Fangping, Yang Hongjie and Bai Yu looked around. The venue had been built, and inspiring music was heard from the speakers next to him. There were endless people watching the fun and asking questions. The competition was still three days away, and the atmosphere was already so lively that the three of them were very satisfied and ready to leave.
Lei Xiong said goodbye to them and talked to He Zhiyou under the shade of the tree beside him. Speaking of being the general manager in Yuancheng and Bai Fangping now wants to be the deputy director himself, He Zhiyou gave a thumbs up and said in surprise: "You really become the boss? You are already content to work and work to your position."
Lei Xiong shook his head and said, "My ambition is not to be a boss or a businessman. I always have only one ideal, that is, to learn martial arts, pass on martial arts, and stop until death."
He Zhiyou looked ashamed and said, "It's a pity that I met you too late. I've been in a daze for most of my life and don't know what my goal is. You are young and understand too much than me. My elder brother is really ashamed. If I had met you earlier, I might not have been like this now."
Lei Xiong remembered that he was forced to leave his hometown for the sake of making a living, and said, "If a person has dreams and obsessions in his heart, he always approaches this direction intentionally or unintentionally. No matter how many twists and turns or detours he has gone through, he finally came to this road."
Hong Zhi said, "Brother, this is called everything you want."
Lei Xiong said: "My sister-in-law is right. My original ideal is to learn martial arts and spread martial arts. Now, this is a new starting point. I also expected that the new difficulty is challenging me."
He Zhiyou said: "Brother, brother, I believe in you, rush forward, don't be afraid!"
At this time, a cool breeze blew over, making people feel refreshed. The sun was setting in the west, and time was almost at night before we knew it.
Only then did Lei Xiong notice that He Zhiyou had a few white hairs on his temples. He remembered that their lives must be not very good, so he asked: "Brother, why haven't you seen each other for half a year? You've grown so much?"
Hong Zhi said: "Brother, let me tell you the truth. Our car repair shop has not been opened and was smashed by the local people next door. We both worked in a plastic factory and worked for a long time a day. Your elder brother had never done such a tiring job in his early years, and he couldn't bear it. We have moved now and rented a house in a tile house."
Lei Xiong said: "Brother, you quit your job and go to Yuancheng with me! I will take care of you."
He Zhiyou and his wife looked at each other and agreed.
Hong Zhi said: "Brother, I'll go back and arrange it first. I will definitely have a good meal with your elder brother today."
He Zhiyou refused to obey and said, "What did you say? I'll go with you. Brother, you're waiting for me at the repair shop at six o'clock, and I'll pick you up." After that, he followed his wife, and the two left with a smile.
Lei Xiong looked at the harmonious back of the couple, remembering the oath that He Zhiyou made when he first met last year, and couldn't help but sigh that they had a deep relationship with each other. Although their life was dull, this was also a great blessing.
Lei Xiong looked at the big clock in the square. It was almost time for Changmei Clothing Factory to get off work, so he hiked to the entrance of Changmei Clothing Factory. He walked very fast and was just about to meet the security guards handing over the shift. More than a dozen people wearing all kinds of security uniforms were Lei Xiong's familiar faces. It seemed that all of them had been replaced. In the Daduhui, the southern city, a city that is inclusive and accepting, people kept shuttled and crossing between them every day.
"Who are you?"
"Who are you looking for?"
Two young and strange faces asked politely when they saw Lei Xiong coming.
Lei Xiong replied: "He has become a good friend!"
One of the security guards smiled and said, "I don't have time to pay attention to you in a team. After I speak, no one will see you."
"Why?"
"Don't you know? The second martial arts competition is about to begin. The team is diligent in practicing martial arts every day, and there is no time to meet people."
Lei Xiong burst into tears and said, "This kid is serious. Then I'll find Li Yun and call her for me."
"Manager Li has a break today and goes out to find her good sister, and he won't see you."
Lei Xiong was turned away, a little amused and asked casually: "Is Xu Mingsheng still here?"
One of the security guards was extremely impatient and said, "Why are you so much trouble? Old Xu, that old guy, has left after he rolled his bedding."
Another continued, "Don't mention him, he's just a rat shit, unethical and incompetent, so he's gone to another house. Changmei's security team is now all handsome guys. Have you seen it?"
He only cared about his own words, but he didn't know that Lei Xiong had walked away. When he looked up, who was there in front of him?
Chapter completed!