"I'm sorry, we can't buy you a ticket if you don't have a resident talisman."
"No, but I have money to buy a ticket."
"No, no, this is the rule."
A staff member in a blue uniform stood behind the front desk with a stiff smile on her face as she spoke to a white-haired customer.
The white-haired customer seemed very confused as she continuously placed silver coins on the front desk.
"Is this enough?"
"Customer, there's enough money, but if you want to take the train, you must wear your resident talisman. If you're a foreigner, you must also wear a pass. Otherwise, you can't buy a ticket no matter how much money you have."
"I understand. How about this?"
As she spoke, the customer took out a gold coin. At this moment, there was already a pile of silver coins on the table.
The staff member sighed and said, "Customer, don't tell me you don't have any proof of identity? If you continue like this, I may have to follow the rules and check your identity. "
"Alright then."
This sentence was indeed effective. The customer gave her a resentful look, then put the money back into the bag and turned to leave.
The staff member sighed in relief. This wasn't the first time she encountered this kind of situation, but …
She raised her head and looked at the back of the white-haired customer. She looked so strange.
… …
Ha! Roar!
An orderly voice came from within the walls, and an old man in his sixties quickly walked over with two subordinates. He stopped at the entrance of the dojo, raised his head, and glanced at the signboard that had been through the vicissitudes of life. On it were the words "Endless Martial Arts".
"Use more strength! Did you guys not eat? Use more strength! "
The fierce scolding voice came from outside the door. The old man stepped over the threshold and entered the dojo.
In the open space of the dojo, a group of shirtless youths were practicing martial arts. They were all different in height, short and thin. Similarly, they all had bitter expressions on their faces. Furthermore, they were drenched in sweat and appeared to be completely dispirited.
The three of them walked along the stone path and arrived in front of the old building. The scolding voice came from inside. The old man stroked his beard, then revealed a bright smile and stepped into the building.
Inside, there were two disciples sparring. The old master had his hands behind his back and was giving them pointers. A few strong disciples were also watching.
"Master Chen!"
"Hey! Oh, Lord Wang Wu! Why didn't you inform me that you're here? I'll get someone to prepare it right away. You can have lunch here. "
The visiting old man was Wang Wu, the manager of this town.
"No need, no need. Master Chen, I'm here because I have something urgent to discuss with you."
Hearing this, everyone in the field quieted down. The two people who were sparring also clenched their fists, stopped their movements, and turned their heads.
"What are you looking at? Continue practicing! "
Master Chen scolded. Then, he turned around and gestured for them to follow him. Then, he slowly led them to the back door.
"Big or small?"
"It's a big deal."
Wang Wu frowned and said with a troubled expression.
"Let's talk outside."
"Oh, okay."
The four of them walked out and arrived at the backyard.
Master Chen was also an old man in his sixties or seventies, but his physique was much stronger than Wang Wu's, and his eyes were still bright and full of spirit. He didn't look like an old man in his sixties or seventies at all. When the two of them walked together, no one would think that they were the same age.
Moreover, even though he was old, Master Chen was still the most powerful martial artist in this town.
They came to the pavilion. Two young men stood not far away with their backs to the two of them.
"Master Chen, you also know that the day is coming, right?"
After Wang Wu sat down, Master Chen poured him a cup of tea.
"The day of the martial arts competition? If I remember correctly, there are still three days. Speaking of which, has our city chosen a representative? "
As soon as Master Chen finished speaking, Wang Wu showed a troubled expression and said,
"Master Chen, don't ask when you already know the answer. I'm troubled by this matter."
"What's wrong?"
Wang Wu shook his head with a wry smile and drank a cup of tea. Then, he said, "It's different now. This time, the competition is as simple as reputation. Our traditionalist district has a new rule. Now, the funding is tied to the ranking. You also know that our city's ranking these years is really … dissatisfying."
"Lord Wang Wu, it's useless for you to tell me this. We've sent out the best disciples every year."
"The best have all been recruited. Master Chen, you really have to help me with this matter."
Master Chen frowned as if he had sensed something. He poured another cup, said something about drinking tea, and then took a sip himself.
He sighed and said, "If it really doesn't work, then this old man will personally participate."
"Hey, hey, hey! Don't, don't, Master Chen, you're already so old. "
"So what if I'm old? There aren't many young people who can beat me. "
Master Chen said resolutely.
Wang Wu showed a troubled expression. He patted the other party's hand and hurriedly said, "But this competition is for young people. Master Chen, I've never doubted your strength, but if you participate, won't people think that our Tianshan Town can't send out people? Sigh, you're not afraid of being laughed at, but I am."
"Hmph! Why would I be afraid of being laughed at? Lord Wang Wu, if you have something to say, just say it. "
Master Chen crossed his arms and raised his sword-like eyebrows. Instantly, he was full of pressure.
Wang Wu looked like he wanted to say something, but hesitated. In the end, he sighed and said, "Master Chen, why don't you let your grandson, Chen Bufan, participate in the competition? He's the only person from our town to enter the top ten. "
"Him?! Lord Wang, don't say anymore. This matter is not negotiable. We've finally suppressed this matter with great difficulty, and … "
Master Chen revealed a rare expression of grief and indignation. His two arched eyebrows also sank.
"Just pretend that he's dead. This brat is hopeless. Let him fend for himself."
"Master Chen, this might be the only way to cheer him up …"
Before Wang Wu could finish speaking, the sound of a jar shattering came from not far away. It seemed like something had broken into the backyard.
The two looked back and saw someone limping out from behind the bonsai and a few pine trees in the yard. That person's face was bruised and swollen. He clutched his right leg as if he was injured. The most obvious thing was his eyebrows, which were as flamboyant as Master Chen's.
"Chen Bufan?"
Wang Wu said in surprise.
That's right, he was Master Chen's grandson.
Both of them were surprised. What happened to him today? How did he get beaten up like this?
Everyone in Tianshan Town knew Chen Bufan. He was Master Chen's grandson. When he was very young, his parents had an accident and he grew up in Master Chen's dojo. Moreover, he was quite talented and could fight very well. However, something happened that made him seem like a different person. He no longer practiced martial arts and did not do proper business all day long. He was in the company of hooligans.
Even though he had fallen from grace on the streets, there were only a few people in Tianshan Town who could beat him.
"Child! What happened? How did you get beaten up like this? "
Wang Wu stepped forward and asked with concern.
Chen Bufan was also a twenty-year-old adult. He turned his head away as if he did not want to face someone.
"Beaten up by someone? Serves him right. I can only say that he was well beaten. "
His grandfather was adding insult to injury.
Chen Bufan snorted. When he was about to walk away, Wang Wu stopped him and asked with concern, "Who did it? Tell Grandpa Wang and see if I can be of any help. "
Hearing this, Chen Bufan gritted his teeth and said, "It's not them. It's a woman, a white-haired woman. She's at the train station."
"A white-haired woman?"
After the two elders heard this, their eyes widened.
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