When Xiao Bing walked into Master Xu's room, Master Xu had just returned from the balcony. He pointed at the sofa and smiled. "Have a seat."
Master Xu's smile was warm and sunny. It seemed that he was always like this. He was not as domineering as people imagined.
Xiao Bing and Master Xu sat down. Xiao Bing glanced at Master Xu's room. The room was simple. It was decorated like an ordinary family. It was not particularly high-end, but it gave people a comfortable feeling.
Xiao Bing asked, "What does Master Xu like to do at home?"
"Me? I've been living the life of an old man for a long time. "Master Xu said," Growing flowers, grasses, farming, boxing, and watching TV every day. "
"Oh? Master Xu has so much free time? " Xiao Bing smiled. "Master Lin is much busier than you. He goes to all kinds of nightclubs every day. He's always busy!"
The two young masters of the capital all laughed.
Xiao Bing asked with a smile, "What TV do you usually watch? Have you watched my movies? I'll recommend it to you. My acting skills are absolutely perfect. "
Master Xu smiled. "I don't usually watch TV shows and movies. Of course, I did watch yours. It's all real Kung Fu. It's really fun. I usually watch some national news and international news reports. "
Xiao Bing said with a smile, "I've always heard that Master Xu cares about national politics. It seems that you are worthy of your reputation."
Master Xu smiled. "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. Isn't it between you and me?"
"You're absolutely right." Xiao Bing's face became serious and he said, "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. If Childe Xu has such a thought in his mind, it doesn't matter who is the director of the Dingwu office."
Young Master Xu smiled and said, "Let's not talk about the Dingwu office. It's all nonsense from outsiders. I was indeed interested in the office, but it wasn't to the extent that I had to fight for it. Although I didn't become the director, I was defeated by Young Master Long, and I'm willing to admit defeat."
Xiao Bing had been observing Master Xu's expression. He smiled and said, "Master Xu, you're too modest. You didn't lose to me. It's just that my former guide wanted me to take this position."
"Yes." Xu Shao asked, "By the way, I've heard about Xu Pingchuan. He's a distant cousin of mine. I didn't have much contact with him in the early years. I know he's been doing well in the military region of Jingdu for the past two years. Later, he came to me for help, so I asked them to take care of him, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Alas, sometimes when a person has some confidence because of something, his true nature may be exposed. I heard about what happened before. He was indeed a little too much. You taught him a good lesson."
Xiao Bing smiled and said, "As long as you don't have any objections."
"I won't have any objections." Young Master Xu said in a serious tone, "When you and I are in a position like ours, the perspective of thinking about problems will naturally change. Let alone a distant cousin, even if he is a close cousin, what can he do in front of the truth?"
Hearing this, Xiao Bing felt a little emotional about Childe Xu's character. According to Childe Xu's attitude, he was either a real gentleman or a downright evil. A saying suddenly came to Xiao Bing's mind, "A capable minister who rules the world, but a treacherous hero in troubled times." This saying was used to describe Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period. Childe Xu somewhat felt that way.
But overall, Xiao Bing's impression of Childe Xu was getting better and better. But he still did not dare to talk too much with him, mainly because Childe Xu was always shrouded in mist, which made it impossible for him to see through him.
The two of them chatted for a while, mostly about their opinions on politics and people's livelihood. Girls rarely talked about these things, and even men rarely talked about these things. But Xiao Bing found that his and Master Xu's explanations were very similar in many aspects, and Xiao Bing thought that Master Xu's views on politics were very unique. Master Xu surprised Xiao Bing.
The more they talked about these things, the more congenial they became. Before they knew it, it was time for dinner. A servant knocked on the door and told them that dinner was ready. Master Xu and Xiao Bing went to the dining room to have dinner. They opened a bottle of white wine and began to drink.
No one could imagine that Master Long and Master Xu, who were said to be at loggerheads with each other, were drinking and chatting merrily here. And they seemed to know each other well.
After three rounds of drinking, Master Xu said, "I heard that Chen Lietian wants to fight with you?"
"Yes." Xiao Bing put down the wine glass and said seriously. Xiao Bing's face immediately became serious when he mentioned Chen Lietian. He was ready to leave Jingdu to start his cultivation the next day. Otherwise, there was a 90% chance that he would lose this time. Losing was equivalent to losing his life.
Master Xu looked at Xiao Bing seriously and asked, "What are the chances of winning?"
Xiao Bing raised two fingers. Master Xu smiled bitterly and said, "Only 20%?"
"Yes." Xiao Bing said, "Only 20%."
"Alas, Chen Lietian was the number one in the previous generation of the ancient martial arts sect. I didn't expect him to still be alive. But it's not that rare for someone like him to live for a few more decades. If he has a long life and good health, he might be able to live for a few more years without any diseases or disasters. Normally, your talent in martial arts should be far better than his. But now you're at a disadvantage because you're too young. Sometimes it's a disadvantage to be too old, but sometimes it's also a disadvantage to be too young! "
"Yes." Master Xu's words struck a chord in Xiao Bing's heart. "If I'm given another 20 years to grow, no, 10 years at most, I'm 100% sure that I can defeat him."
"But there's only one month left for your competition." Master Xu seemed to be thinking about something. He lowered his head and became silent.
Xiao Bing picked up his wine glass again. When he looked up and saw Master Xu was deep in thought, Xiao Bing could not help but ask, "Master Xu, what are you thinking about?"
Master Xu patted the table gently and said with a serious face, "You and I are like-minded. If you agree, I can help you solve this problem."
Xiao Bing was stunned and said, "How are you going to solve it?"
Master Xu smiled and said, "Of course I have my own solution. If the other side is not convinced, I'm willing to have a try with Chen Lietian. Although I'm not sure that I can win, it's not that easy for Chen Lietian to kill me."
Xiao Bing was really surprised today. Before he came here, he did not expect that Master Xu would be so easygoing when facing him. Master Xu did not mind at all whether he was competing with him for the Dingwu office or Xu Pingchuan. Instead, he was very understanding.
The second surprise was that Xiao Bing did not expect that he had so many similar views with Childe Xu on politics. He heard that Childe Xu was now the chief instructor of the Dragon Teeth Brigade, but he was not completely an official. But he knew so much about politics, and some of his views were so sharp. It could be seen that he had done his homework in daily life.
The third surprise was that Master Xu was willing to help him in the matter of the ancient martial arts sect. Generally speaking, this kind of thing was something that others could not avoid even if they wanted to. Even if they had a good relationship with each other, they would not be willing to get involved. The grudge between Xiao Bing and the Hundred Swords Sect was very deep. It could not be solved with just a few words. He might even lose his life. But Master Xu was willing to become enemies with the Hundred Swords Sect for someone he had only met twice. Just because they were like-minded?
Xiao Bing shook his head and said, "No, Master Xu. I want to rely on my own strength to solve this matter. As a warrior, I can't easily retreat when I encounter something. Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to make any progress. This is a truth that I have understood since the first day I practiced martial arts. So I will face this matter by myself."
Young Master Xu sighed, he seemed to be very regretful. His regret wasn't just for show, it came from the bottom of his heart. He nodded and said, "Alright, I won't try to persuade you, but if there's anything you need my help with, you must tell me. I will try my best."
Xiao Bing said, "Although I don't need your help, I am very grateful that you have the intention. Let me drink to you."
Xiao Bing and Master Xu clinked their glasses, and then drank it.
Xiao Bing and Master Xu drank a bottle of white wine, and then they walked in the yard and chatted for a while. When Xiao Bing left, Master Xu watched Xiao Bing's car leave the villa. Then he withdrew his gaze. The drunkenness in his eyes had completely disappeared, and then there was a hint of contemplation in his eyes.
At this time, a middle-aged man came out of the villa and stood respectfully behind Master Xu. He said, "Master Xu, you seem to care about this Xiao Bing very much."
"Yes." Master Xu said, "This Xiao Bing is excellent in all aspects, not only in martial arts, but also in politics. If such a person died in the hands of those ancient martial arts sects, it would be a pity. Originally, I wanted to help him, not just to brush him off. Unfortunately … Sigh, perhaps the reason why this person was able to reach this stage and obtain the achievements he has today is also because of this stubbornness in his bones, right? "
The middle-aged man asked curiously, "Master Xu, do you really not hold a grudge against him for taking the position of the Dingwu office? You should know that that position is very important to you. "
Master Xu said in a flat tone, "Do you think that the position of the Dingwu office was taken by him? That position was given to him by the class bureau as a meeting gift. The class bureau must have been hoping to recruit him again all these years. As a person who has achieved great things, the most important aspect is to see the truth of the matter clearly. You can't blame everything on others. "
"What's more, it was just a chess piece of mine that was taken. For an excellent chess piece, a small chess piece is nothing." Master Xu's face showed an enigmatic smile.
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