"Why?"
After tasting its bitterness, Poppy couldn't bear to look at it.
"Because one grows smoothly and uncut, while the other has undergone multiple processes such as withering, killing, and rolling."
Shen Wuyou looked at her and smiled faintly: "They are the same, but also different."
Poppy was suddenly startled, and a vague answer came to her mind: "What does the benefactor mean?"
"Only after enduring wind and frost can a silvery garment be created, a blanket of snow befalls; only after enduring bitter cold can plum blossoms bloom with pride and splendor; only after enduring hardship can a delicate fragrance be emitted."
"My benefactor, do you mean that I shouldn't dwell on the hardships and brood over the past?"
Although the bitterness of the past cannot be erased, she cares more about the present and the future. That is why Poppy was so depressed and almost lost hope in life when she learned that she appeared in Liuxian Pavilion again.
Shen Wuyou looked at her dull and lonely eyes, handed her another piece of mung bean cake, and pointed out the window:
"What I mean is, in the midst of the hustle and bustle, sitting still and being a vegetarian, looking back on the past like smoke, seeing the impermanence of the world, drinking alone by the window, listening to the wind and rain, isn't that a kind of leisure?
“Isn’t our life a mixture of laughter and tears, sadness and joy?
"Pain is a passing thing, sorrow is a passing thing, worry is a passing thing, joy is a passing thing...
"Then why should we let this short life be filled with bitterness, resentment, and hatred, clinging to the scenery in the dark while ignoring the blooming flowers?"
"A profusion of flowers..." Poppy was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "That must be there..."
"No?" Shen Wuyou asked back, pointing to the beautiful scenery outside the window, and said slowly:
"Look at this bright full moon, this lush greenery, this tranquil lotus, this warm room, and this... you who are still alive."
Her fingers slowly moved in front of her, making her suddenly stunned.
The air is filled with warm fragrance and the candlelight flickers.
Poppy stared blankly at the person in front of her, then lowered her expression, her eyes dimmed, and she said in a sad tone:
"But how long can I live?"
"That depends on how long you want to live."
"How can I decide?"
"How can you not decide?"
"In this world, we have no control over ourselves."
"If you don't try, how do you know if you can break through?"
Her tone was firm, and her eyes were serious and sincere. She stared at her with a firm gaze without blinking, and the words that Poppy had been murmuring in her heart suddenly died down and disappeared.
"What should I do?"
"Cultivation, intelligence, courage, and thinking are all indispensable and must be practiced."
"Benefactor, you... want to teach me?"
She was still a little bit incredulous.
Shen Wuyou shook his head and said truthfully, "I only teach you courage and thinking. You are already intelligent, but your vision is too limited. If you expand this field, you will create a world of your own."
"Just like my benefactor?" she asked hesitantly. Her benefactor's vision and breadth of mind were indeed beyond her reach.
"Just like me," she said firmly.
"Then how can I repay my benefactor?"
"I want you to be me."
"Become a benefactor?" she asked in astonishment.
Shen Wuyou nodded and explained, "We have similar auras, similar looks, and similar body shapes. If I were to find a replacement, you would undoubtedly be the best."
"Then...what do I need to do?" she hesitated.
There's no such thing as a free lunch, as her benefactor had said when he saved her. But her benefactor's abilities were clearly beyond her reach, and if he needed her as a substitute, she would surely be in for a disaster.
But can she bear those disasters?
Although the life-saving grace should be repaid with all one's strength, who would want to die when one can live?
Shen Wuyou understood her concerns, so he said with certainty: "Don't worry, you won't be in danger."
She explained: "There are some things that I cannot do openly, so a stand-in stands in the sun to prove that I am under the scrutiny of everyone."
"I...I know." Poppy's face turned red, feeling a little ashamed.
"It won't be long. When it's over you'll be free."
"Okay... Thank you, benefactor."
"My name is Shen Wuyou, you can call me Wuyou."
"Okay...Wuyou." Her face turned even redder.
The courtyard of Huatan Pavilion was quite large, and since Yeyuetan only had one personal maid, there were naturally many empty rooms. Poppy was placed next to Shen Wuyou, so she could observe her posture and habits day and night, and imitate her every move.
But Poppy is still Poppy after all. Compared to Shen Wuyou, who is both heroic and charming, she is still a little lacking.
Carrot Head was a little worried: "She has some hidden thoughts in her eyes. She looks treacherous and a little timid and suspicious. Are you really reassured?"
Shen Wuyou rubbed Huahua's head, the corner of his mouth slightly raised, and said in a faint tone: "Isn't this just right? If it was a pure and honest person with a good family background, I really couldn't bear to do that."
"Okay..." It yawned, "Just keep it in mind."
It was indeed confident in Shen Wuyou. In the past three years, it had seen her cheat others, but it had never seen anyone cheat her.
Just remind her and let her know. Next, it still has to continue studying its medical skills. One day, it will make her worship and applaud it!
snort!
A ray of light flashed by, and then it returned to the storage ring to rest.
I don't know what happened to Huahua, who used to be very clingy, but she has become more attached to Luobotou. When Luobotou left, she followed him. Of course, she didn't forget to give her mom a pat on the back before leaving.
In response to this, Shen Wuyou said that he had already gotten used to it.
My daughter has grown up and I can’t keep her anymore.
But...
I just don't know how far it will go...
Shen Wuyou lowered his eyelids, his gaze was dim and unclear, and then he suddenly chuckled, as if mocking or disappointed, but there was no smile in the look in his eyes.
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The next day, early morning.
The young ladies and gentlemen of Liuxian Garden all got up early and gathered on the stage in the lobby, looking at these novel toys with great curiosity.
Yeyuetan invited several famous dancers and musicians, who are now diligently teaching such a beautiful girl.
Time is short, so they don't need to learn the basic skills to perfection, but they need to be generally similar so that no one can tell the difference.
In the afternoons when people are idle, they will set up a stage and dance and sing in public.
The stage adopts a modern design, which is very fresh and attracted a lot of people. In addition, the actors who performed dances and singing were all outstanding in appearance and graceful in figure, including men and women, some of them were charming, which attracted the attention of the whole city.
Shen Wuyou was marching into the arena in formation according to the previous plan.
But the male fan dance performer was suddenly missing a man. It was said that he had caught the eye of a high-ranking official and was not allowed to appear in public. Now that the performance was about to begin, he deserted, confessed his guilt, and got married.
Because time was tight, everyone was divided into teams, with each team learning only one dance. Now, one person was suddenly missing, the team was not in order, the performance was poor, and there was no way to call someone to replace him.
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