I picked up the paper airplane. The writing on it wasn't as neat as Xiaoxing's now, but it was still quite proper. It read:
Jin not only refers to beautiful jade, but also means noble character and pure beauty. Although being in the Zhao family has many constraints, your uncle and aunt have poured their love for you into this name, and I also believe in Sister Jue.
Perhaps Xiaoxingzhi was too precocious; he saw many things back then, which is why he told me those things.
After that, I showed weakness and relinquished some of the rights that originally belonged to my father in exchange for more than ten years of freedom.
The old man agreed. He knew what his agreement meant, but he still agreed.
There is no kinship in the Zhao family; only the strong can set the rules.
My departure naturally made my second and third uncles the happiest. They had one less competitor, and since I wasn't staying with the Zhao family, they could easily reach out to me. They would never let me go.
I folded Xiaoxingzhi's paper airplane neatly and put it into the pouch my father had obtained for me to keep me safe. I carried it with me as a talisman as I left the Zhao family.
Over the course of more than a decade, I went to the Lion Kingdom and witnessed true chaos, went to the Cherry Blossom Kingdom and saw the underground landscape, and came to the Eagle Kingdom and felt the benefits that power brings.
During a trip to the Bear Kingdom, I encountered a rare blizzard. Perhaps my second uncle's wish was about to be fulfilled. For some reason, the car broke down, and I don't remember how long I lay in the snow.
All I remember is being buried in the heavy snow, with only my clothes and phone on me, and the only other thing I had left was the amulet on my chest.
I held the amulet in my hand and felt the eerie sensation of extreme cold and warmth. Suddenly, I couldn't move.
In a daze, it seemed like I was dreaming about the day Xiao Xingzhi knocked on the door, and his conversation with Uncle Fu.
"It's so cold, Xiao Xingzhi. I want to go home with you. Will you come and pick me up?"
But in the end, I still couldn't bring myself to say it.
She couldn't bear to see him come all this way to see her, couldn't bear to see him get caught up in a struggle because of her at such a young age, couldn't bear to see her by his side when he had nothing.
It is said that before a person dies, they can see the scene they most wanted to see in their life.
The feeling at that moment was unforgettable. I seemed to see it all in a daze: a wedding, my father holding my hand and handing me over to Xiao Xingzhi, with Uncle Xie and my mother watching from below the stage.
I heard myself say, "Xiao Xingzhi, I love you."
The amulet seemed to work its magic, and I met my master. She rescued me from the blizzard and taught me martial arts and techniques. She was always serious and never acknowledged me as her disciple. After teaching me all her skills, she left behind the "Thousand Faces" and departed.
【Thousand Faces】 is a magical artifact shaped like an eye mask. Wearing it can conceal one's face and hide one's cultivation level.
She told me that the reason she saved me and taught me was simply because of fate.
It's been so long that I can't remember my master's face anymore; it's like a dream.
After that, I left the Bear Country and continued to travel to various places.
Perhaps it really was the amulet that worked, because I always managed to escape from countless life-or-death situations.
At that time, I would always think of Xiao Xingzhi. I wanted to go back to see him alive. During this journey, which could hardly be called a trip, I would often think of him.
Over the past ten years, countless men have pursued me, ranging from octogenarians to high school students as young as fifteen or sixteen. Whenever I encounter such situations, I think of Xiao Xingzhi.
Thinking that he's probably in high school now, wondering if he has a girl he likes, and if he's already forgotten me, makes me a little sad.
During that time, I also secretly returned to the capital. Unable to resist the urge, I went to see Xiao Xingzhi.
He's grown up, becoming even more handsome, with a tall and straight posture and a somewhat indifferent expression. You can't see any trace of his childhood self. He's in his final year of high school, has friends, and a girlfriend. It seems he hasn't taken that path.
I don't know how I left China. I feel a mix of relief and sadness.
I embarked on my journey once again.
This journey turned me into a true madman. I returned to the Dragon Kingdom and, through astonishing means, returned to the Zhao family.
After returning to the Zhao family, I met my two uncles and the head of the family.
The two uncles had hardly changed; they still had the same ugly faces. The only difference was that there was a bit more fear in their eyes when they looked at me, but they were more indifferent than respectful.
Grandpa... the head of the family has aged a lot. Time has left obvious marks on him. He has become much more decadent and is no longer as sharp as he used to be.
The two uncles also mentioned the Xie family and Xiao Xingzhi's achievements. I knew what they were thinking, but I didn't reveal my thoughts.
I really want to go find him, but I can't, at least not until I've taken control of the entire Zhao family.
The path I'm taking cannot be compromised, and even if it is, it cannot be known to anyone.
I need to lie low and wait for what I gave back to my father, which I will gradually reclaim, including the token to mobilize the secret guards.
I also inquired about Xiao Xingzhi's whereabouts, and the most heartwarming news was that he had embarked on the path of cultivation.
During this process, I also learned that the second young lady of the Su family and the president of the Lin Group also liked Xiao Xingzhi.
Su Tang approached Lin Qingying and me, and we talked about many things. In the end, we reached a consensus that we should compete fairly based on our own abilities.
During this time, I went to Nancheng and managed to get in touch with the Zhao family there through my two uncles. That's when I met Zhao Yi.
Her experience was somewhat similar to mine, so I took her under my wing and mentored her.
Later, I never expected that my foolish third uncle would actually have designs on Xiao Xingzhi. He brought this upon himself. I didn't want to deal with him so soon.
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