Chapter 289 Foreshadowing the Career Line
The sudden question startled even Xu Chi for a few seconds.
"My eldest brother and third brother are still outside. If you don't tell me, I don't mind calling them in."
"Just tell me and let everyone know, you know how to choose."
"You know how sharp-tongued Lao San and Xu Bai are. I can't guarantee they can fool Tu Yao."
Before he could react, Nan Ke immediately launched into a series of remarks.
Xu Chi chuckled softly, avoiding his gentle yet indifferent gaze.
He had said long ago that of Tu Xiaomao's three older brothers, Nan Ke was the only one whose intelligence was comparable to hers.
Tu Xiaomao's stubbornness is as resilient as flowing water, while Nan Ke's is as sharp and pointed as a knife.
Every word and phrase precisely cut off any possibility of his "excuses".
Just as Nan Ke turned to call Tu Chaoxi and Lin Yue in, Xu Chi said helplessly:
"...luck".
"It is destiny; the Heavenly Dao used my destiny to link these two worlds."
Nan Ke froze.
The two long-awaited words reached his ears.
No one understood better than them what those two words meant.
Nan Ke turned around and looked at the weak and thin young man in front of him again.
"...Is this the reason you are so weak?"
"Tu Yao disappeared four years ago, and that's when your health started to deteriorate again. So, the Heavenly Dao came after you after Tu Yao left?!"
Without Xu Chi needing to explain further, he was quick-witted enough to connect all the information immediately.
Wait a minute, Nan Ke suddenly realized something, and his eyes widened in shock.
Not four years ago.
Xu Chi's health did not begin to decline four years ago.
"you……"
Nan Ke felt dizzy and spoke with difficulty:
"...Xu Bai said that you've been in poor health since you were a child. Was it because of you that Tu Yao was able to come back when she was sixteen?"
Xu Chi's gaze remained calm, and he did not deny it.
Having received a definite answer, Nan Ke suddenly laughed.
"……madman."
His eyes gradually turned red, Nan Ke's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he said softly, "You're even crazier than me."
"You and Tu Xiaomao are truly a match made in heaven."
They seem quiet and unassuming, but they are bold enough to gamble their lives for what they want, without caring whether it's worth it or whether they will succeed in the end.
Xu Chi smiled too, looking into his complicated eyes.
He directly accused them: "But you older brothers like to interfere with our choices."
Nan Ke's expression froze for a moment.
Xu Chi's smile faded slightly as he slowly stood up.
The black silk coat fell onto the seat as he moved, creating a crease.
Xu Chi lowered his eyes, casually smoothed it down, and said calmly, "This world has always been fair."
“At first, Tu Yao wanted you to live, so she was willing to be sent to a strange world.”
"Later, she wanted to live a good life and wanted you to truly have your own lives, so she was willing to work hard for that progress bar."
"She wanted everyone to be safe, so she was willing to leave this world voluntarily in that building back then."
"This has nothing to do with whether or not she pays a price; it's simply her choice, understand?"
"She drew the energy she needed from these choices and achieved the results she wanted, so for her, it was worth it."
Xu Chi raised his eyes again, looking into Nan Ke's stunned eyes: "Then I'll be the same."
"This is also my choice."
He said calmly, "Both Tu Xiaomao and I have the courage to make choices and the ability to take responsibility. Why can't you have the courage to accept things calmly?"
"Besides, if it were you back then, you might have made the same choice."
"Isn't that so?"
Xu Chi took a step closer: "So rather than saying you don't dare, it's more accurate to say you're actually unwilling to accept it."
"Why aren't you the ones who are unwilling to make this choice, who have to give, who have to leave, and who have to bear the consequences?"
But when fate strikes, being left with a sliver of hope is already an immense stroke of luck. What's the point of wasting time on who paid more or reflecting on whether it was worth it?
He looked at the young man before him, whose aura was gradually turning cold, and smiled slightly.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Tu is emotionally fragile, so I can't be too harsh with her."
"If you can handle it, I'll be more direct."
Nan Ke: ...
...
Nan Ke turned her back, forcing back the tears welling up in her eyes little by little.
“I came to you of my own accord, so I can take whatever you say.”
"I have one last question."
"...Is she safe now?"
His voice was hoarse but calm enough.
Xu Chi's smile faded slightly.
...Indeed, he couldn't stand talking to anyone smart except Tu Xiaomao.
Every question hit the mark.
He would rather hear Tu Chaoxi wail a couple of times with tears streaming down her face.
Turning back around, Nan Ke had clearly regained his composure.
"Four years ago you said that we should have died in that shipwreck accident, but it was fate that bound their fate to us, which allowed us to survive."
Later, with Tu Yao's help, the three brothers each generated their own fortune, replacing the fortune of the Heavenly Dao.
"But before Tu Yao disappeared, there were still 10% of her body that hadn't been replaced."
If the destiny of Heaven were to be taken back...
Nan Ke: "Could she...?"
Xu Chi immediately interrupted, "No."
"Whether or not she is born with her own destiny, she will live to be a hundred years old."
"……Why?"
“Because…” Xu Chi paused for a second and continued, “Heaven does not intend to take this last ten percent; that fortune will forever belong to her.”
Nan Ke: "What do you mean?"
As they looked at each other, an unbelievable guess suddenly came to mind.
Nan Ke's eyes widened in shock: "You mean... the Heavenly Dao sent these energies to her?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he looked at the young man in front of him and a genuine, relaxed smile appeared on his lips—the first one he'd seen all day.
Xu Chi said softly, "Yes."
Four years ago, the police (110) approached him and told him the whole truth.
After he agreed to use his luck to build a passage back for Tu Yao once again, 110 voluntarily separated that ten percent.
No matter which world Tu Yao is in, whether she chooses to be a great or ordinary person, whether she chooses a simple or profound life, she will no longer be threatened with any life.
This is the biggest favoritism shown by 110.
...
All of Nan Ke's doubts were completely resolved today.
"...That's why you've been so reluctant to appear in front of her."
"You're afraid to let her know that her current peace and stability is something you and the Heavenly Dao have traded for."
"You're afraid of influencing her decision-making."
Xu Chi's gaze deepened: "...Yes."
"Tu Xiaomao is too smart. I'm not surprised at all that she discovered the merging of the two worlds so early."
“As long as I don’t show up, her attention will be entirely focused on choosing which world to stay in.”
“But as soon as I appear, she will definitely investigate the reasons behind the fusion.”
"I dare not gamble."
Tu Xiaomao has always been a kind and intelligent child. Love and guilt are both reasons that bind her.
This time, he only wanted Tu Yao to be able to walk the path she wanted to take without any worries.
...
As darkness fell, Tu Yao glanced at the time and quickly took Langya back to the courtyard.
Then he hurriedly ran out.
"Grandpa, I'm leaving now!"
In the security room, the old man watched her hurried figure and snorted.
Ever since this dog arrived, Tu Yaoyao has been late for work every day.
Half an hour later, Tu Yao arrived at the Chinese medicine shop and skillfully slipped into the backyard.
The owner of this traditional Chinese medicine shop bought two shops, and after connecting the two, she suggested planting a field of medicinal herbs on the empty wasteland in the middle.
In addition to the batch of medicinal herbs requested by her boss, she also tried to cultivate a batch of improved rare medicinal herbs.
They are all growing well.
Tu Yao squatted down and inspected it, muttering under her breath, "It would be great if it could be planted on a large scale."
"...Or should we just sell it?"
The orphanage is still short of some money for the transfer of ownership...
As I hesitated, the phone suddenly rang.
During this period, her phone became more than just a decoration; she received calls every day.
Judging by the timeline, it's probably Cheng Sangsang or Xu Bai.
But when he picked it up, he saw it was Chu Yun.
Tu Yao's eyelids twitched inexplicably.
Once the call connected, an anxious voice immediately came through.
"Tu Yao, where are you? Something happened to Qin Lang."
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