The next day, the sweltering heat in Beijing was swept away, and there was an overwhelming torrential rain.
The hot summer that lasted for several days finally came to an end, and autumn was long overdue. When Chi Xiaoduo opened his eyes, he felt a splitting headache, and the sound of rattling was everywhere. Xiang Cheng was not the first thing he noticed when he woke up. It seemed that something was watching him.
That was Sigui, Sigui raised his head, staring at Chi Xiaoduo, and looking at this posture, he had been observing him for a long time. However, as soon as Chi Xiaoduo's eyes met Sigui's, Sigui hid his head under his wings again.
"Hey..." Chi Xiaoduo rubbed his forehead and sat up.
There was no one in the room, Xiang Cheng's busy voice sounded outside, and there was a letter on the bedside table.
Chi Xiaoduo rolled over and got up to take a shower. Everything last night was like a dream, and there was still a little pain in the back. Xiang Cheng seemed to have ejaculated in it... Chi Xiaoduo raised his leg, tried to get it out, rushed After drinking water, blushing, is Xiang Cheng acquiescing to their relationship
Or did Xiang Cheng automatically treat himself as a lover from the very beginning
But shouldn't it be a confession? Chi Xiaoduo's head is full of pink bubbles, is Xiang Cheng too shy? He must be more embarrassed than himself, it's better not to behave too abnormally.
Chi Xiaoduo feels that sex and love are like a contract. After last night, the two parties have acquiesced in the relationship. This is really one of the most miraculous human behaviors in history.
"Are you up?" Xiang Cheng said outside.
"Hey!" Chi Xiaoduo said through the bathroom door.
"I have to go out right away." Xiang Cheng said, "The driving committee sent a letter to gather outside Lingjing Hutong."
"Should I go?" Chi Xiaoduo opened the door a crack, revealing a wet face with hair sticking to his forehead. Xiang Cheng laughed, Chi Xiaoduo blushed, closed the door, and said, "It will be washed right away."
"You don't have to go!" Xiang Cheng said, "Just let the exorcist go! There is a training..."
Chi Xiaoduo said: "Then hurry up and come back at night?"
Xiang Cheng knocked on the door with his fingers and said, "Open the door, Xiaoduo."
"Say it!" Chi Xiaoduo blushed, even though it was already there last night, it was really unacceptable to open the door to let Xiang Cheng in.
"You open the door." Xiang Cheng said, "I'll tell you again."
Chi Xiaoduo said: "No, wait for me..."
Xiang Cheng pushed the door, and Chi Xiaoduo yelled inside, the door was already broken, and with Xiang Cheng's strength, it would be pushed down in one fell swoop, and he hurriedly pushed against the door inside.
"Go!" Chi Xiaoduo wailed.
There was a smile in Xiang Cheng's words, and he said, "Okay, breakfast is on the table, and I will be back as soon as possible."
Chi Xiaoduo blushed, and hummed, wondering if Xiang Cheng heard it.
"Xiaoduo, I..." Xiang Cheng said loudly at the door with his sports bag on his shoulders.
Chi Xiaoduo blushed to the base of his neck, his ears were filled with water, but he didn't hear, and shouted: "What?!"
Then he heard the door closing and Xiang Cheng left. For some reason, he breathed a sigh of relief. After coming out, Xiang Cheng stewed hot and sour soup, a bowl full of noodles, with four eggs in it, after lunch, Chi Xiaoduo's face was still a little red, thinking what to do today
Today is the same as yesterday, the day before yesterday, the day before yesterday... everything is similar, but Chi Xiaoduo's life has undergone unprecedented changes.
read a book? Chi Xiaoduo doesn't know what reviewing is at all, his mind is full of Xiang Cheng's handsome appearance, falling in love really really delays his studies! It's no wonder that falling in love in high school can't pass the university entrance exam... I can't read any books when I'm in love with each other, so Xiang Cheng still goes to training? Can you still read books seriously
Chi Xiaoduo just felt that there was a ray of light in his life, he had both weaknesses and armor, he went online and saw men and women, men and women, women and men on Weibo... and felt that everyone was so happy. I finally have a boyfriend, and I really want to give birth to monkeys for him. It would be great if technology develops boys and girls... I must cherish this hard-won boyfriend in the future.
For some reason, Chi Xiaoduo suddenly remembered that dream again. Was it Xiang Cheng's demon? Was it his hometown? Chi Xiaoduo looked at Xiang Cheng and suddenly felt that he loved him even more. However, that kind of love is completely different from the initial feeling towards Xiang Cheng.
From a tall [crossed out] thick and long [/ crossed out] handsome duck to the current exorcist...
He gradually began to get to know this completely different Xiang Cheng. His idea was very simple, that is, to go to work in Guangzhou, find a boyfriend, have dinner together after get off work, go home to watch TV, play games, and sleep. I go out to watch movies and go shopping on weekends. It's a normal life.
But what Xiang Cheng brought to him was a completely different life. He almost opened up Chi Xiaoduo's new life in a forced way. Chi Xiaoduo didn't even have time to think, the dandelion that followed him flew up uncontrollably. This didn't seem to be what Chi Xiaoduo wanted, no, it should be said that he never thought about it in this direction.
But thinking about it now, it seems to be pretty good. He just hoped that his life would change, but he didn't expect such a change. He longed for love, but he didn't expect it to be this kind of love.
Chi Xiaoduo turned a page of the book, immersed in the music, immersed in his thinking about life - what does he love? Chi Xiaoduo couldn't help but glanced at Xiang Cheng's photo on his phone again. He secretly took a photo of Xiang Cheng's sleeping face, as handsome as ever, like a teenager. Like his appearance, like his gentleness? Or do you like the life he gave himself
After getting to know Xiang Cheng's soul, the attraction purely due to his appearance and figure gradually faded away for some reason. The current Xiang Cheng gives Chi Xiaoduo the feeling that his soul has completely overshadowed his appearance.
Although sometimes he is a little inferior and a little dark, but every time he seems to see himself, Xiang Cheng will laugh, even if he doesn't show it, his eyes are still smiling.
Chi Xiaoduo lay down, feeling that time passed so slowly, so he went out to return the book, and received a text message from Chen Zhen when he went out.
Chen Zhen: [Are you free today? Come out for a meal?]
Chi Xiaoduo: [Xiang Cheng went to training? I don't know when I'll be back, shall I call him later?]Xiang Cheng sent text messages to Chi Xiaoduo on the subway, wrote and deleted them, deleted them, and finally deleted them again, but did not send them. Everyone around him was staring at his mobile phone.
"Send it." A girl said.
"Yeah, post it." A male student said.
"Send it, young man," said an old lady next to her.
Everyone had an expression of "Send text messages quickly! I'm so anxious!" Xiang Cheng blushed, put his phone in his pocket, and got out of the car with his head down.
Xiang Cheng, dressed in sportswear, squeezed out of the subway station, arrived at Lingjing Hutong, and went to register for the exam admission number. Qi Wei was on the phone and greeted him. Xiang Cheng smiled at Qi Wei from afar.
Qi Wei: "..."
"Koda!" Xiang Cheng shouted at Koda.
With two dark circles under his eyes, Koda waved to Xiang Cheng with a bored face, and said, "Hello."
Xiang Cheng patted Koda on the shoulder and said, "You don't need to go?"
"The staff don't need training." Koda looked Xiang Cheng up and down, and said, "It seems that you had a good time last night."
The corners of Xiang Cheng's mouth turned up uncontrollably, and he blew a whistle in the square to announce that he was getting on the bus. Someone under the car was picking up his mobile phone. Xiang Cheng held his mobile phone, thought about it, and finally sent a text message to Chi Xiaoduo.
Xiang Cheng: [Xiaoduo, I will miss you, take good care of yourself.]
"Koda!" Xiang Cheng turned his head and said, "Let Xiaoduo live at your house!"
Da Da let out an oh, and watched the bus leave in boredom.
Xiang Cheng took the bag and sat up, Qi Wei leaned against the window, looked sideways at Xiang Cheng, the corners of Xiang Cheng's mouth turned up slightly.
Xiang Cheng: "?"
Qi Wei: "Brother Xiang is doing well in Beijing? You've talked too much, did anything good happen?"
Xiang Cheng recovered his paralyzed face, and said indifferently: "No."
Qi Wei: "..."
Chen Zhen stood on the floor of the United Front Work Department of the Drive Commission and looked down. The bus was leaving. He thought for a while and said to Zhou Maoguo who was opposite him, "I'll ask Xiaoduo another day."
Zhou Maoguo flipped through Xiang Cheng's application materials, put them aside, and opened a file bag solemnly, without saying a word.
"I'm already a retired person." Zhou Maoguo said casually, "I shouldn't be in charge of the association."
Chen Zhen hummed, and Zhou Maoguo said, "What do those above you say?"
Chen Zhen said: "It is said that Lafayette wants you to re-employ, but she retired the next year. Maybe you still want you to come back to manage the organization department."
"Didn't let you go? She is short of people now." Zhou Maoguo said, "It is impossible for me to be the head of the organization department anymore. It is a good thing for the old cadres of the expulsion committee to retire smoothly and peacefully to manage the information department and issue papers for everyone. , not to mention that many newcomers don’t even know who I am.”
Chen Zhen sighed, and said, "Maybe a lot of new blood will come in this year. Whoever is in charge of the organization department has not been transferred yet."
"How about Gegentoru Leda?" Zhou Maoguo said.
Chen Zhen didn't speak.
Zhou Maoguo said again: "Xiang Chengcheng... no."
"He's very smart." Chen Zhen said, "I want him to join the Drive Committee, and according to Koda's wishes, let him join the Field Service Department."
"I can't pass the political trial." Zhou Maoguo sighed, and said, "Not even a first-level exorcist can let him pass. This person is very dangerous."
Chen Zhen raised his eyebrows, and Zhou Maoguo said, "I understand what you mean, he is indeed a talent. However, this person... is very good at hiding himself, like a snake in the dark."
Chen Zhen didn't refute, but nodded, Zhou Maoguo said again: "The impulsiveness and bluntness you see are all disguised by him, snake nature."
"I never knew what happened that year." Chen Zhen thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "But I think... Teacher, the grievances of the previous generation should not be burdened by him."
Zhou Maoguo smiled, shook his head, and said, "He made it clear that he wants to take a license test?"
"Well." Chen Zhen said, "Maybe, he is a very simple person."
"I'm afraid it's not simple." Zhou Maoguo leaned on the back of the swivel chair, turned a slight angle, and looked out the floor-to-ceiling windows at Beijing's hazy sky.
"His mother may have been kind when he was a child." Zhou Maoguo said, "According to our investigation of Xiang's family, it was true, but when he was about seven or eight years old, the snake demon left his family."
Chen Zhen didn't answer, but listened carefully, unconsciously spinning a ballpoint pen in his hand.
"During this period," Zhou Maoguo said, "the snake demon was bewitched, and when he returned to their father and son, he was seventeen years old. That's why there was a siege in Wushan. A bewitched mother treated her son , I don't know what indelible mark it left on his life."
Chen Zhen said: "But according to our report, Xiang Cheng has never killed a human being. He has inherited his father's will and faithfully exorcised demons. He doesn't even care about money."
"Don't you think the more upright a person is without asking for anything in return." Zhou Maoguo said casually, "The more unusual it is?"
Chen Zhen smiled, but did not answer.
Zhou Maoguo said: "His behavior is just showing to all of us, look, although I am the son of the snake demon, I still obey my father."
"What kind of person is Xiang Jianhua?" Chen Zhen asked.
"Xiang Jianhua's character is beyond doubt." Zhou Maoguo took out the file of Xiang Cheng's father and handed it to Chen Zhen.
Chen Zhen sighed, and said, "A drive is also subject to political review."
"So it is impossible for him to get the first-level qualification certificate." Zhou Maoguo said, "He had already shown his feet in front of me that day, and the association owed him a favor, although I still don't know what he is holding in his hand to help you. The purpose, but I have returned the Wisdom Sword to him."
Chen Zhen:"… "
"I hope the sword of wisdom can suppress the evil nature in his body."
"But the ghost case..." Chen Zhen said.
"It's precisely this time that he showed his flaws." Zhou Maoguo said, "His mind is careful, and everything is relaxed. In the case of the ghost, it is a tacit art to cooperate with you. A person like this , how could he be unable to control his temper? His words and deeds, his attitude towards you is well thought out, and his attitude towards Lafayette is also designed. When he can't design his words and deeds, then he chooses— not talking."
"His purpose is to make everyone think he is a simple person."
"As long as you are a simple person, your mind is easy to guess." Zhou Maoguo said, "Create an illusion, no matter who it is, it will not indulge in the grievances of the past."
"Because of family background, I am a little wary of him, that's for sure. No one will feel that he can bring any threat. Aren't you one of them?"
Chen Zhen remained silent.
"I've always felt that in his heart, there is humanity." Chen Zhen said, "At least he won't be occupied by demon nature. You can see it from Chi Xiaoduo beside him. If he has a careful plan, it's only for revenge , If you have only concealed it for so many years, you will definitely not bring a child... no, a young boy who has not grown up, with you."
Zhou Maoguo said: "Then provide me with a detailed report and find it from the person who accompanied him. At least for now, this reason is not enough to convince me to pass."
Chen Zhen sighed and nodded.
Zhou Maoguo said: "Did he show that he was retreating and that he didn't want to take the exam anymore?"
Chen Zhen replied: "I didn't say it in person, but I feel that there may be a little bit."
"That's it." Zhou Maoguo unscrewed the lid of the thermos cup and replied, "Bearing the humiliation, the pressure is too great, and it is difficult to choose between mission and reality. On the one hand, I want to give up revenge and live the life of ordinary people; Under the influence of demons."
Chen Zhen replied: "You can't say that."
Zhou Maoguo took a look at Chen Zhen and said, "The descendant of King Fudo Ming, an exorcist who is so powerful and has been mixed with demons and humans since he was seven years old, would retreat before the registration exam. Is it out of the ordinary?"
Chen Zhen rubbed his eyebrows.
"Even so." Chen Zhen said, "It also proves that he hesitated in his heart, even if it was just a little, human nature still overwhelmed demon nature."
"This does not constitute a reason for my approval." Zhou Maoguo said, "My responsibility is to ensure that there will be no chance of turmoil. The Drive Committee is facing a new term and there are many crises. I have been in the industry for 30 years. This is the first time I have encountered such a difficult situation. situation."
"I don't know who is the enemy and who is the ally." Zhou Maoguo said, "Just like this time, everything is in the calculations of Pen Fairy and Die Fairy. They chose Xiang Cheng as a breakthrough point and handed over the clues. To Chi Xiaoduo, let him deduce their identities naturally. It seems that the initiative is in your hands, but in fact, a carefully calculated bureau has been laid out. This bureau came to Beijing from Xiang Cheng and signed up for the The exam has already been arranged. It will not end until Yan Fei is arrested."
"But I'm still not sure whether there is a hidden person behind the scenes behind the ghost fairy who is higher than Yan Fei." Zhou Maoguo said again, "Since this is the case, can we deduce from this that Xiang Xiang Cheng's arrival is also part of this game?"
Chen Zhen said: "But you have given him the Wisdom Sword."
"Actually, he took it away by himself." Zhou Maoguo said, "Let's not talk about it."
"Teacher." Chen Zhen said, "I still hope that Xiang Cheng can pass this exam, at least he won't be downgraded to level two because of political review issues. This is my decision after comprehensive consideration."
Zhou Maoguo was about to get up, but when he heard what Chen Zhen said, he sat back and thought for a long time.
"I fully understand what you mean." Chen Zhen thought for a while, and struggled to consider the wording, "You are standing on the standpoint of preventing problems before they happen."
"Think about it from another angle." Chen Zhen said, "If a person's inner demons are completely dispelled, then giving him complete trust, isn't it... a solution?"
Chen Zhen raised his eyes and looked at Zhou Maoguo.
"The power to dispel demons is light." Chen Zhen said, "I still remember the first sentence in the textbook. The 07 edition of the exorcist textbook was compiled by you. We will never use power to contain any shadows and demons. The only way to undo hate and pain is to shine a light on it with the power of humanity."
After Chen Zhen finished speaking, the two sides remained silent.
"in other words."
Five minutes later, Chen Zhen spoke again, "If Ba Snake's demon nature is repeatedly suppressed, and finally gives up, and becomes one of the surveillance objects of the Drive Committee, it will be good if it is smooth and stable without any problems. , what if it doesn’t turn out as we predicted?”
"My father gave me the heart lamp." Chen Zhen said a bit restrained, "The family's legacy is to use this kind of light to illuminate the world, to illuminate all the darkness beyond the reach of human beings. Xiang Cheng still retains a light in his heart. This kind of human nature can be seen from the fact that he and Chi Xiaoduo are together."
"He longs for this bit of pure humanity, and hates the demonic nature in his soul." Chen Zhen thought for a while and said, "This is my personal wish. I will pay attention to his behavior. Once an uncontrollable situation occurs, I will I will act in time to stop him, and if necessary, I will even take necessary measures."
"But before everything happens." Chen Zhen said, "I would rather believe that this opportunity can make him transform into a human being, little by little, and accumulate more. This kind of accumulation may appear when he releases his heart. The magic moment, to reverse the foregone conclusion that must come, think for the better, maybe this moment will never appear, but it is not meaningless."
Zhou Maoguo said: "Chen Zhen, you are an idealist, just like your heart lamp."
Zhou Maoguo got up and left. Chen Zhen followed him until the elevator. Zhou Maoguo didn't say yes or no. The elevator door closed and Zhou Maoguo left.
In Beijing in September, it was gradually cooling down. Chi Xiaoduo returned books in the library, stood in front of the bookshelf, took down a book, and saw Zhou Maoguo standing opposite him.
Chi Xiaoduo: "..."
Zhou Maoguo nodded to Chi Xiaoduo, and Chi Xiaoduo hurriedly said, "Hello, Mr. Zhou."
"Xiang Cheng went to training, did you know?" Zhou Maoguo asked.
"I know." Chi Xiaoduo replied, feeling a little strange, and asked, "Does the teacher come to this library often?"
"Walk around at will." Zhou Maoguo said, "I guess you two should be inseparable, so you don't have to worry about this question."
Chi Xiaoduo smiled, went to borrow books, and came out with Zhou Maoguo. Zhou Maoguo said, "I'll drop by and take you back. How's your exam review going?"
Zhou Maoguo was over fifty years old, but he was in good spirits. Chi Xiaoduo sat in the passenger seat and said, "I don't know if the Exam for Demon Subduing Master is difficult or not."
"Devil-subduing equipment master." Zhou Maoguo thought for a while and said, "The future is good. I can research and develop some magic weapons by myself, and I can also help my colleagues."
Chi Xiaoduo was also thinking about this, and said, "But I don't know how to inject spirits with magic treasures."
"For the first time, no one will know it." Zhou Maoguo replied while driving the car, "There is also a specific process, assuming boldly and practicing carefully, it's easy to say."
Chi Xiaoduo suddenly thought, is it possible to make a magic weapon and give it to Xiang Cheng? Another day, I can go to the underground shopping mall of the Drive Committee to buy some materials or something.
Zhou Maoguo asked, "Is Xiang Cheng confident?"
"It should be okay." Chi Xiaoduo said, "I'm reviewing very seriously."
Zhou Maoguo nodded, and asked a few words how the two met. Chi Xiaoduo talked about the past, but of course he didn't tell Zhou Maoguo about calling ducks, so as not to surprise him. Let's just say that they met at a friend's party, and Xiang Cheng told him about ghost cars and owl kiss monsters, and he had already forgotten. Zhou Maoguo listened all the way, nodding from time to time.
Chi Xiaoduo said: "Teacher Zhou, I want to make a magic weapon, is it difficult?"
"I can't give you advice now." Zhou Maoguo said, "But after the exam, you can come to my house."
"Okay." Chi Xiaoduo nodded gratefully and said, "Where can I buy books about magic weapons?"
"Magic treasure production... demon-subduing equipment..." Zhou Maoguo thought for a while, and said, "Director Chen's mother is a famous expert in magic treasure appraisal. There are many precious manuscripts in his home. You can borrow them from him."
Great!
Chi Xiaoduo sent a text message to Chen Zhen at the door of his house, saying goodbye to Zhou Maoguo, and Zhou Maoguo rolled up the window and drove away.
Chi Xiaoduo returned home with takeaway, but Xiang Cheng hadn't come back yet.
Could it be night school
Chi Xiaoduo took out the letter on the bedside table, which contained a notice.
[From now on, all exorcists are invited to gather outside Lingjing Hutong, and the train will depart at 8:00 pm for closed training in Fengtai District. Members who sign up for the Yizhu written test are requested to arrive in front of the Drive Committee Square before 8 o'clock, bringing the test admission ticket and necessary daily necessities. The training period is 12 days and the test period is 3 days. Cell phones are not allowed during training, please inform your family in advance. ] Behind it is Xiang Cheng's words:
[Xiao Duo, I just received the letter. I was afraid of being stuck in traffic, so I went out first. Yesterday...] Several places were seriously blacked out, obviously the words "yesterday night".
[I'll be back soon, wait for me.]
Chi Xiaoduo yelled in his heart that he was cheating! Why did the training plus the exam take half a month to not say it earlier! If you do this kind of thing, you will be kicked by the donkey! We just did that last night! Call people away today, and let them live! It's too outrageous!