308: Chapter 308: The Disrespectful Elder Master Fang 308: Chapter 308: The Disrespectful Elder Master Fang Tangyu was so moved that he wanted to hug Old Master Fang and shout, “You are my real grandpa!” His own master had never praised him like this, and this was the first time Tangyu had received such appreciation from an elderly person.
“Haha, Grandfather Fang, you flatter me too much,” Tangyu said verbally, but inwardly he thought, keep praising me, praise me as much as you can, let me enjoy it fully just this once.
Old Master Fang was also very satisfied with Tangyu and nodded, saying, “I have seen the three moves that Yishui performed, and I really feel they are profoundly mysterious and absolutely amazing.
I have practiced Tai Chi all my life, and I have studied the Tai Chi schools of the east, west, north, and south, but the moves you performed, indeed, exceed my knowledge.
I was just so curious, I couldn’t help but ask Yishui to bring me over to see for myself how profound your Tai Chi Mysteries are, wondering if you would be willing to demonstrate them in front of this old man?”
“If Grandfather Fang requests it, this young one is certainly willing.
I’ve long heard from Fang Yishui that Grandfather Fang is deeply knowledgeable about Tai Chi and is considered a leading figure in the Tai Chi world.
Yishui’s love for Tai Chi since childhood was influenced by you, Grandfather Fang.
I hope you will guide us generously,” Tangyu said, his words sweet as honey.
“Haha, this child, has always been sensible,” Old Master Fang laughed until his mouth couldn’t close.
Seeing the old and the young praising each other, Fang Yishui pouted on the side, thinking one was self-admiring and the other disrespectfully old.
Without hesitation, Tangyu immediately started to perform those three linked moves, the introductory moves to the Tai Chi Mysteries, and also the simplest version of their interpretation.
Whether one could enter the door of the Tai Chi Mysteries depended on whether one could execute these three moves.
Though these three moves were the basic ones, their power was infinite – properly utilized, they could deliver overwhelming force from a slight exertion, capable of knocking down an opponent with a single move, just like how Fang Yishui had knocked down He Ye the previous night.
The Profound Meaning of Tai Chi isn’t about fixed moves; it is infinitely variable, a concept where the formless triumphs over the formed.
It is a Profound Meaning, a Great Dao.
Besides these three basics, Tangyu could perform only six more moves, making a total of nine styles.
In Huaxia Country, nine is considered a great number, “one begets three, three begets myriad, endlessly nine.”
Nine styles, the infinitely evolving Profound Meaning.
Tangyu, of course, executed all nine styles completely, leaving Old Master Fang stunned for quite a while, with Fang Yishui utterly enthralled.
This was a perfect learning opportunity.
She had already stepped into the threshold of the Tai Chi Mysteries and naturally could discern a bit of the method, feeling the endless subtleties of the Tai Chi Mysteries.
“Very good, indeed profoundly mysterious, and utterly esoteric.
I’ve studied Tai Chi all my life, but never imagined someone had pushed Tai Chi Mysteries to such a height.
Truly, new talents replace the old, the young waves of the Yangtze River push forward the old ones.
I really didn’t misjudge you, your martial arts talent is astonishing.
If you continue to concentrate on your martial practice, you will definitely become a grandmaster one day.
Haha, I have a feeling, Donglin City’s future will change because of you,” Old Master Fang highly praised Tangyu, obviously mesmerized.
“Haha, Grandfather Fang, please stop praising me, I’m feeling overwhelmed,” Tangyu scratched his head as he spoke.
Old Master Fang waved his hand grandly, “Overwhelmed?
There’s no need to be modest; I’m only telling the truth.”
“Then I must strive harder in the future, I will definitely not let you down, Grandfather Fang,” Tangyu said.
“Yes, that’s more like it,” Old Master Fang nodded in satisfaction.
Seeing Tangyu and her grandfather getting along so well, Fang Yishui didn’t know whether to be happy or what.
Although Grandfather’s character was easy-going, it was rare for him to be so warm with young people; today was a bit unusual.
However, thinking that her grandfather could accept her own master was a good thing, otherwise, he certainly wouldn’t let her continue learning from Tangyu.
“Haha, Tangyu, do you have a girlfriend?” Old Master Fang suddenly asked.
Tangyu nodded somewhat embarrassedly, “Yes.” He had just confirmed his relationship with Lin Feifei the night before, thus Tangyu was no longer single.
“What, Master, you have a girlfriend?
Didn’t you tell me last night that you didn’t?
Were you lying to me?” Fang Yishui suddenly exclaimed, feeling somewhat bitter inside.
“Ah, well, I didn’t deceive you, actually, it was just confirmed last night,” Tangyu said.
Fang Yishui felt a blow, as she had jokingly initiated an approach last night only to be rejected.
Unexpectedly, after just one night, Tangyu was now saying he had a girlfriend, which really annoyed Fang Yishui, leaving her feeling defeated.
People are like this; the more unobtainable something is, the more it incites their desire to have it.
Originally, Fang Yishui had no particular interest in Tangyu, but his revelation had really stirred something inside her; now she felt compelled to see who this girl was that made Tangyu choose her over a rejection.
Old Master Fang also looked disappointed, “It seems my Yishui is not so fortunate.”
“Grandfather, what are you saying, why make it sound like I’m unwanted?” Fang Yishui said.
“Haha, my granddaughter, of course, has plenty of suitors, but none have caught my eye.
It’s not easy to come across someone I approve of who already has a girlfriend, ah, this old man is heartbroken,” Old Master Fang said.
“Really?
Xiao Yu doesn’t catch your eye either?” Fang Yishui argued, unwilling to appear weaker in front of Tangyu especially at this time.
Old Master Fang raised his eyebrows slightly, shook his head, and laughed, “Xiao Yu is indeed a talented young man, very outstanding, and for now, Tangyu can’t compare.
However, I don’t really like Xiao Yu, I prefer Tangyu, and trust him more.
I believe Tangyu’s future achievements will not be inferior to Xiao Yu’s.
Ah, now that Tangyu has a girlfriend, this old man can only settle for second best.
Why couldn’t you have made your move earlier, look at such a good sons-in-law flying away.”
“I—I definitely wouldn’t make a move on him, he’s not my type, and besides, we are in a master-apprentice relationship,” Fang Yishui argued, not because she hadn’t made a move, but because she had been rejected, which made her feel heartbroken.
“Grandpa has the most accurate judgment of people; if Grandpa says it’s possible, it definitely is.
You should trust in Grandpa’s judgment.”
“I definitely don’t trust your judgment.
You don’t even approve of Xiao Yu, your taste is quite unique.”
“You silly girl, when did I say that I disapprove of Xiao Yu?
I just don’t like him.
Although he is polite in front of us, he doesn’t give me a sense of closeness, but Tangyu is different,—he gives me that.
The first time I saw him, I felt he should be my family’s son-in-law.
It’s your fault for not being assertive enough, letting someone else take him away.”
“I—If you like him that much, you can be his girlfriend.”
“How can you talk like that, you silly girl?
But if Grandpa were a woman, Grandpa would definitely fall for him.”
“…”
Standing nearby, Tangyu was deeply embarrassed by this grandfather and granddaughter duo, who were indeed a pair of characters.
Discussing such matters in front of him, did they ever consider his feelings?
If this continued, he feared Mr.
Fang might even ask him to break up with Lin Feifei.
Tangyu even thought about running away.
“Heh heh.” Mr.
Fang then smiled warmly again and said to Tangyu, “Don’t mind it, Tangyu.
This stubborn girl just likes to argue with me.
She doesn’t honor the old or love the young at all.
However, I do find her adorable personality quite endearing.
Our Yishui has a good nature and she is also very charming, don’t you think she’s quite likable?”
“Yes,” Tangyu nodded, while thinking to himself, why bring up the discussion again?
Could it be that he really wants me to break up with Lin Feifei, or wants me to boldly date both?
“Ah, it’s just a pity that you already have a girlfriend.
My Yishui isn’t so fortunate.
Well, never mind, you start to ramble as you get older—speak any further and it’ll be annoying.
Tangyu, come to our house for a meal when you are free,” Mr.
Fang said.
“Yes, I surely will,” Tangyu replied.
“Good, we’ll head back now.
When you are free, just let Yishui know,” Mr.
Fang said.
Tangyu nodded, “Okay, Mr.
Fang, have a safe trip back.”
After sending Mr.
Fang and Fang Yishui off, Tangyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Mr.
Fang really was recklessly carefree, but such elders felt closer, less distant.
He didn’t like those who were too authoritative.
Walking out of the clearing, Mr.
Fang holding Fang Yishui’s hand said, “Yishui, I have never favored anyone as much as I do Tangyu in my life.
I really like him a lot.
There’s not much I can meddle in regarding the young people’s affairs, but Grandpa hopes you’ll strive to pursue Tangyu.
Grandpa believes he can bring you happiness for a lifetime.”
“Er—” Fang Yishui blushed, “Grandpa, what are you saying?
He already said he has a girlfriend.
Besides, I don’t like him, I just see him as my teacher.”
“Why are you blushing if you don’t like him?
Why have you been constantly talking about him around me these past few days?
What if he has a girlfriend?
They’re not married yet, love needs to be fought for.
Why give up so easily?
Even if they were married, so what?
In our time, it was normal to have multiple wives and concubines,” Mr.
Fang said.
“…”
Fang Yishui was speechless.
Who has a grandfather like this, teaching her to steal someone else’s man, even preaching to her about having multiple wives and concubines?
Fang Yishui felt like crying.
Was it possible that no one would want her except for Tangyu?
That she won’t be happy?
Of course, Tangyu didn’t hear Mr.
Fang’s words, or he would probably have vomited three liters of blood.
No, he would have probably wanted to embrace Mr.
Fang and shout, “You’re really my grandpa, you understand me so well.”
Checking the time, it wasn’t early anymore; he stretched a little, ready to head back when a convoy of three vehicles drove up, a black Audi at the front and rear and a stretched Lincoln in the middle.
As the three vehicles stopped in front of Tangyu, a group of tall, burly men in black suits quickly emerged from the front and rear vehicles, six in total.
These men stood in a line in front of the stretched Lincoln, with one of them opening the car door.
Seeing the lineup, Tangyu guessed who it might be.
As expected, the visitor was Zhou Hequan.
Of course, Tangyu didn’t know Zhou Hequan, but he recognized another person in the car—it was none other than Zhou Tao.
Seeing Zhou Tao sitting inside the vehicle, Tangyu’s expression tightened slightly, a flash of surprise passing through his eyes.
He could tell that Zhou Tao had been cured, which surprised him.
Hundred Points Displacement, within the whole Huaxia Country, there were only a handful who could solve this, and to think there was such an expert hidden within Donglin City.
Tangyu couldn’t help but wonder if the Zhou family was also connected to the Yin Medical Sect.