HLnovel Chapter 197 A long time ago
Chapter 197 A long time ago
"Oh? This man is the shopkeeper? He can't be a liar?" Gu Chengrui seemed unwilling to accept the fact that he was blind and kept insisting on his own opinion.
He stuffed his mouth with the boiled fish in front of him, but was mesmerized by the deliciousness and kept exclaiming, "This cooking skill is really amazing!"
Gu Chengjin sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes:
"Mr. Xingyun, you are so polite! To be honest, I am Gu Chengjin, the son of the city lord, and this is my eldest brother, Gu Chengrui. We came here to relax, but my old father suddenly became seriously ill and was bedridden. We visited many famous doctors, but no one could cure his illness. Now the two brothers have different opinions and keep arguing, which makes us very upset."
When Xingyun heard this, his heart moved. He remembered that he had studied medicine with Xinghan. Although he was not as proficient as Xinghan, he might be able to provide some advice or comfort.
So, he said gently: "A doctor is like a parent. Although I am not a professional doctor, I may be able to assist and provide some ideas. I wonder if you two are willing to let me give it a try?"
Gu Chengjin and Gu Chengrui looked at each other, a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes, and then they nodded in agreement.
In the following time, Xingyun not only carefully arranged for the waiters to serve the Gu brothers, but also patiently listened to them talk about their father's illness.
Although Xingyun's knowledge of medicine was still superficial, he still proposed some possible causes and treatments based on his knowledge and experience.
Although these suggestions could not directly heal the Gu brothers' father, Xingyun's words were like a warm current that warmed their hearts and made them feel the deep care and selfless help from this stranger.
After the meal, Gu Chengjin said to Xingyun gratefully:
"Brother Xingyun, we are very grateful for your help today. In fact, I came to Yunbian Inn not only to taste the food, but also to have a hope. I heard that there is a miracle doctor named Mr. Eryi, who has superb medical skills and seems to have an indissoluble bond with this Yunbian Inn. I originally wanted to give it a try, but I didn't expect to meet a kind person like you here. I wonder if you can introduce Mr. Eryi to us?"
When Xingyun heard this, his heart moved. He remembered the robot Mr. Eryi who had superb medical skills and a straightforward personality and was on duty as a substitute.
He looked at Gu Chengjin's expectant eyes, and thought of the Gu brothers' deep affection for their father, so he answered sincerely:
"Brother Gu is right. Mr. Eryi is indeed a close friend of my father Xinghan. His medical skills are rare in the world. Since you trust me so much and are so eager to save your father, I am naturally willing to do my best to help. One day, I will bring my father to visit Mr. Eryi to see if we can find a ray of hope for your father's condition."
When the Gu brothers heard this, a hint of joy flashed in their eyes, and they hurriedly thanked Xingyun:
"Brother Xingyun, you are truly our benefactor! We, the Gu brothers, will definitely remember your kindness and will do our best to help you if you need us in the future!"
Xingyun smiled and shook his head, indicating that it was just a small favor and there was no need to worry about it.
Xingyun instructed a capable assistant in the post station to go and invite Xinghan over quickly.
Soon, Xinghan walked into the private room with steady steps. When his eyes met Xingyun and Gu Chengjin, there was more depth in them.
Xingyun quickly stood up and told Xinghan the purpose of Gu Chengjin's visit and his own thoughts.
After hearing this, Xinghan frowned and looked solemn, as if he was lost in deep thought.
Xinghan paced a few steps in the private room, his expression became gentle and profound. He smiled gently and said to Xingyun and Gu Chengjin: "Let me tell you a story. Maybe you can find some inspiration from it."
"A long, long time ago, there was an ancient god in the world named Xingzhi. He possessed endless wisdom and power, but also had a gentle and sensitive heart. Xingzhi had a close friend named Qingye. The two were like brothers, and together they protected the peace of the world. However, fate played tricks on them, and a sudden disaster caused Qingye to die. Xingzhi was heartbroken, and his sorrow turned into the deepest longing in the world."
At this point, Xinghan's gaze lingered on Xingyun for a moment, as if he could see through him into the distant past:
"After several eras, Xingzhi lived a poor and lonely life. He came to this world with the memories and emotions of his past life, and continued to search for the lost friendship and strength. He met Qingye's reincarnation several times. Their meeting was not just accidental, but also the arrangement of fate."
When Xingyun heard this, a hint of doubt and shock flashed in his eyes.
Xingyun listened to Xinghan's narration, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He asked softly:
"Then why did Qingye fall in love with that mortal woman so desperately? And why did he suffer such a severe punishment?"
Xinghan sighed, his eyes became deep, and he said slowly:
"Qing Ye, as one of the ancient gods, should have been above emotional entanglements. However, the power of love made him lose his mind. That mortal woman possessed the rare innocence and kindness in the world. Her smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, easily melting Qing Ye's seemingly indifferent but lonely heart.
Qing Ye was well aware of the gap between himself and ordinary people, but he couldn't help being attracted by that innocence, and finally made a decision that made him regret for the rest of his life - he used his divine power to try to change fate so that the two could be together.
However, he overlooked the majesty and inviolability of the Way of Heaven. In the divine world, emotions are taboo, especially the love between gods and mortals, which is regarded as a provocation to the Way of Heaven.
Therefore, when Qingye's behavior was discovered by the Heavenly Dao, he suffered unprecedented punishment.
Not only did the Heavenly Dao abolish his divinity, it also banished him to the mortal world, making him experience the suffering of reincarnation in the human world.
What's even more cruel is that heaven has imposed a curse on Qingye, causing him to miss true love for the rest of his life.
Every time he thought he had found true love, he would always discover at the last moment that it was not the person he was really looking for.
This kind of punishment is both a punishment for his emotional indifference and a warning to him for trying to challenge the laws of nature."
At this point, Xinghan paused, his eyes revealing deep sympathy and helplessness for Qingye:
"As Qingye's good friend, Xingzhi naturally couldn't bear to watch him suffer such torture. He tried countless times to help Qingye get rid of his suffering, but found that he was powerless. Because the way of heaven is ruthless, once a decision is made, it will not be easily changed. Therefore, Xingzhi can only silently endure the pain of losing his best friend and bury this sadness deep in his heart."
After listening to Xinghan's story, Xingyun couldn't help but feel a complicated emotion in his heart.
He felt sorry for Qingye's unfortunate experience and was moved by Xingzhi's deep friendship.
As soon as Xinghan finished speaking, his firm and powerful voice seemed to echo throughout the room.
He stood up suddenly, clenched his hands into fists, and there was an unyielding light in his eyes, as if he was going to be his enemy against the whole world.
"If I were Xingzhi, I would never sit back and do nothing like this!"