Chapter 10, overcoming obstacles and defeating opponents, Xiao Ding strategizes.
Can it be placed on Li Guo like this? Then it would become, "The cries of the monkeys on both shores cannot cease, the light boat has already passed through ten thousand layers of mountains, with a resolute spirit despite physical limitations"
"Close it, close it..." Officer Li sighed deeply: "Finally, I have seen you, Uncle. Please do not tell my father about this. If I go to work with a handprint on my face, it would be a disgrace for the family. I am over thirty and still haven't married yet"
Li Guo was momentarily taken aback, gazing in confusion at the officer before him: "Who are you?"
Li Guo followed Mo Chou's finger and looked at a Pepsi advertisement, which featured a large poster of a giant Edison Chen.
Officer Li's neck was almost as long as that of a breathing turtle, stretching out quite far, while Li Guo curiously looked at the items in the box
"My lord, it is so interesting here; why do you still want to send Mo Chou back?" Mo Chou sat on the bed, swaying her feet in rhythm with the train's motion, saying, "Back then, there were no such interesting little things."
The personnel from the Public Security Bureau have indeed arrived, because neither Li Guo nor Mo Chou could open their sword cases at all. However, the results of the X-ray scan confirmed that there were indeed items inside.
"So beautiful!" Li Guo and Officer Li both exclaimed in unison
"If the gentleman agrees, then it shall be so." Mo Chou obediently took down the sorrowful sword box and placed it on the table. She ran her hand across the surface of the box, which emitted a few crisp sounds, and then it opened in response.
Three individuals in police uniforms entered, among whom one was immediately recognizable as holding a significantly higher rank than the other two. Upon seeing Li Guo and Mo Chou, he nodded knowingly, whether intentionally or not.
The slightly plump officer chuckled and kicked the young officer on the backside, saying, "Stop the nonsense, go out and close the door for me. Later, I will treat you both to a late-night snack."
Inside the box lay a long sword that shimmered with radiant colors. From Li Guo's perspective, the sword resembled a large ice crystal basking in the sunlight, with its vibrant, multicolored neon light illuminating the entire room.
"Do not worry, someone will come by later, and you must not draw your sword," Li Guo sighed and said, "I will handle it when the time comes"
Li Guo responded with a sound, thanked Officer Li again, and led Mo Chou, who was still studying the cola and vending machine, while holding the little girl who was snoring softly, slowly walking towards the ticket checkpoint
"Li Touer, what brings you here in person?" One of the officers, upon seeing Li Guo and Mo Chou in the room, asked the official, "This is just a minor issue; how many times have we dealt with such matters in a year?"
"I might as well use a brick," Li Guo exclaimed, slapping his thigh in frustration and letting out a dejected sigh. He then thanked Officer Li and, accompanied by him, brought Mo Chou and the little girl to the waiting room
"My lord, why must you and I wait here?" Mo Chou stood in front of the glass window, lightly touching the cold glass with her fingertips: "Last time, Mo Chou, you bumped into this object, didn't you?"
Although Officer Li's words were somewhat ambiguous and incoherent, Li Guo still understood the underlying meaning, so he smiled and nodded: "In fact, she is just a little girl of about sixteen or seventeen."
Mo Chou's lively big eyes twirled around twice: "Are you going to meet the in-laws?"
We are all young people, so let's not follow the way our elders do, it's too troublesome. Officer Li said with a sigh, patting Li Guo's shoulder, and earnestly advised, "Anyway, I am just reminding you, our Li family has always been exemplary for generations. Don't end up confused and be taken advantage of in the end"
What kind of name is this! Although Mo Chou's sword lacks any artistic flair, it at least possesses a natural sharpness. But my sword is actually called "Determined Despite Disability"? Is this even a name? At that moment, Li Guo felt as if the world was spinning and thunder was crashing down on him
"Everything is normal," the officer said, leaning closer to Li Guo. "Uncle, I just want to know what exactly is in this box. When I asked about it as a child, my father beat me for it."
Saying this, he plopped down next to Li Guo: "Fortunately, it is my shift today; otherwise, tomorrow I would definitely be beaten to death by my father."
Li Guo let out a helpless laugh: "I truly appreciate your trouble. At that moment, my mind was in a jumble, and I didn't even think about the security check at all"
What is it? Although Li Guo had no idea how to wield the sword on his body, he remained full of curiosity about these mysterious matters
Officer Li watched as Li Guo entered the platform after checking his ticket, then picked up the phone and dialed out: "Dad, Uncle has arrived. No, I really haven't opened it, do you still not believe me? Hey, can we not talk about the matter of a wife? Alright, alright, I will go on a blind date, okay? I will return tomorrow, I will hang up now."
Mo Chou stared at the bottle of cola, priced at three yuan, with her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity and excitement, as if it were a treasured gem. She carefully took a sip, and after feeling the tingling sensation of the cola's bubbles, she exclaimed and began to gulp it down eagerly.
As he boarded the train, Li Guo finally felt a genuine sense of stability with the books. After Mo Chou learned about the principles of train operation, she kept her gaze fixed on the lights flashing by outside like shooting stars, her expression mirroring that of anyone experiencing their first train ride. Meanwhile, Li Guo sat on the sleeper, peeling an orange while turning on the television in the soft sleeper compartment to watch the news
The little girl had already fallen asleep during the wait, nestled in Li Guo's down jacket, sleeping like a huddled little hedgehog
Li Guo coughed twice and looked at Mo Chou: "Mo Chou, can you open it?"
"My lord, how did this person end up in this flat little box?" After seeing the person on television, Mo Chou furrowed her brows and pointed with her sword, saying: "Wait, I will rescue him!"
Mo Chou tilted her head and, feeling restless, picked up a fountain pen from the table, studying it with great curiosity: "Husband"
Mo Chou felt no fatigue, and expressed gratitude to the gentleman for his concern. "Sir, these objects are entirely new to me and quite marvelous." Mo Chou, unaware of her exhaustion, touched this and that, finding everything she saw to be incredibly refreshing
Ke Mo Chou seemed to have mustered all her courage, slowly opening her small mouth: "Though my body is disabled, my spirit remains strong..."
However, the personnel from the Public Security Bureau did not come because they were carrying weapons, but rather because the two of them were suspected of illegally excavating national treasures. After all, in a historical city like Xi'an, which has been the capital of multiple dynasties, no one knows what might be hidden beneath it. Li Guo and Mo Chou have clearly become key subjects of scrutiny.
With a click, the door to the security room was opened, and Mo Chou immediately became alert, forming a sword gesture with her hands, ready to recite a poem and launch an attack at any moment
Humming the Qin Opera "The Legend of the White Snake," Officer Li leisurely disappeared into the vast sea of people at the train station
Li Guo, with a smile on his face, stuffed a slice of orange into Mo Chou's mouth, and then slowly explained to her the working principles of the television, as well as the various interesting things within it
You see, I have already called you Uncle, who else could it be? My father, Li Ershuan, the village chief of Li Family Village. The officer handed Li Guo a cigarette from his pocket: I was on duty when I heard a report that two suspects might have been caught stealing national treasures, claiming that there were two boxes containing items that couldn't be opened. At that moment, I thought it must be our old Li family's treasures. Later, I called my father and found out that these really were old Li family's belongings. So here I am.
Uncle... that... what was it again? Oh right, to prove that I have already prepared it for you, otherwise you would be penalized again when you arrive in Beijing. " Officer Li said with a strained smile, pulling out a document of ownership for cultural relics, stamped with an official seal, and handed it to Li Guo: "Uncle, my father said, remember to give him a call when you get to Beijing; your phone is out of service.
Hmm? What’s wrong? Li Guo also felt a bit tired and absentmindedly responded to Mo Chou's question: "Are you tired?"
Li Guo, feeling regretful about why he did not ride the flying sword back then, attentively answered Mo Chou's questions. Mo Chou would occasionally exclaim in surprise.
"My lord, why are there so many people?" Mo Chou, seeing the lively scene, had a sparkle in her eyes: "My lord, what is that?"
However, Li Guo soon thought of a possibility. If things continued to develop in this manner, it was certain that he would learn swordsmanship from Mo Chou. Every time Mo Chou drew her sword, she would recite a line of poetry and call out the name of the sword.
"That... that uncle, how the hell should I address him?" After seeing Mo Chou's expression, Officer Li quietly said to Li Guo, "You must be careful. This world is just one word: chaotic. She is a precious asset of the Li family; we should avoid killing too many people, or there will definitely be trouble."
Li Guo nodded, for this inexplicable "determined despite physical limitations" had left him quite saddened. He finally understood how the third treasure of the Li family, known for its "extravagance and cutting through obstacles to reach the skies," had been passed down through the generations
Li Guo was also quite satisfied as he allowed Mo Chou to close the sword box. After Mo Chou closed the sword box, she quietly sat down beside Li Guo: "My lord, the name of my sword is 'Chuchao', and the name of your sword..."
Li Guo nodded slightly, lay down on the bed and stretched lazily, feeling all the muscles in his body relax: "If you don't want to go back, then don't. When the New Year comes, I'll take both of you to my home to have a comfortable celebration."
The two officers responded and then exited the room. At the moment the door closed, the officer let out a sigh: "Uncle, you should at least say goodbye before leaving"
Li Guoxin said: "In my opinion, you are the most extraordinary Pokémon; just your flying sword alone is countless times more advanced than the F22."
Li Guo was instantly taken aback, hesitating for a long time: "I hope I can withstand this..."
Li Guo and the little loli sat in the empty security room of the train station, with Mo Chou continuously asking questions that seemed boring and childish to others, such as "What is that shiny thing?" and "What is that little box that makes sounds?"
"That is a camera," Li Guo said dismissively with a chuckle, then bought a bottle of cola from the vending machine, opened the cap, and handed it to Mo Chou, saying, "You should drink this slowly"