chsdbacks Chapter 420 Fan Lihua
Chapter 420 Fan Lihua
Zhang Jianjun left the place full of memories and reluctance, and continued on the road ahead with heavy but firm steps. The sun shone through the sparse clouds, baking the earth hot. His clothes were soaked with sweat and stuck to his back, causing waves of discomfort. However, these physical fatigues seemed insignificant compared to the heaviness in his heart.
Not long after, Zhang Jianjun arrived in front of a mountain village. This mountain village is nestled in the mountains and beside the water, with a dangerous terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack. It was noon, the sun was scorching, and the heat was unbearable. Zhang Jianjun stopped and looked up at the sky. The dazzling sunlight made him squint his eyes. He looked around, looking for a place to rest, and finally his eyes fell under a big tree with lush branches and leaves. The dense shade of the tree seemed to be able to isolate all the heat and noise, providing him with a temporary shelter.
Just as he was about to walk towards the tree, he suddenly heard shouts coming from all around. These sounds came one after another, mixed with the sound of horse hooves and the collision of weapons, which made Zhang Jianjun's heart tighten. He quickly looked around and saw dust flying in front of him. Hundreds of people riding horses, holding weapons, were galloping towards him.
Zhang Jianjun was secretly on guard, knowing that he might have accidentally entered the territory of a certain force. He stood there, staring at the gradually approaching figures with a sharp gaze.
The leader was a woman, riding a big red horse, looking heroic. The woman held a sharp weapon in her hand, flashing a cold light, making people shudder. She was dressed in light clothes, and her movements revealed a sense of competence and agility. She had a silk scarf tied on her head, fluttering in the wind, adding a bit of heroic spirit.
The woman's face was stern, and her voice was cold and powerful, as if it could penetrate all the noise and reach people's hearts. "I am Fan Lihua, this is my territory. If you want to pass through here, you need to pay the toll. If anyone dares to say 'no', humph, I will not show mercy!"
Zhang Jianjun's heart sank slightly when he heard this. He knew that he was in danger at the moment, and if he was not careful, he might get killed. However, he did not want to give in to the threat easily, and he was even more unwilling to give up his hard-earned property.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He looked at Fan Lihua firmly, and said in a calm but powerful voice: "Master Fan, I am a scholar, and I am here only to learn and learn. I don't have much money on me, and I don't want to make enemies with others for a momentary benefit. I hope Master Fan will show mercy and let me live."
Fan Lihua frowned slightly when she heard this. She looked at Zhang Jianjun carefully. Although his clothes were old, they were clean and tidy. His face was gaunt and his eyes revealed an unyielding and tenacious look. She couldn't help but feel a little more curious and respectful towards this scholar.
However, as the leader of the village, she had to maintain her authority and interests. She snorted coldly, her voice revealing an unquestionable determination: "Humph, so what if you are a scholar? This is my territory, and the rules are the rules. If you are not willing to leave a bribe, don't even think about passing through here!"
Zhang Jianjun's heart tightened when he heard this. He knew that he had no way out at this moment and could only deal with it head on. He took a deep breath again, and his voice was filled with a bit of determination and unyielding: "Master Fan, although I am a scholar, I also have a proud character. If you want me to succumb to threats, it is difficult for me to do so. I hope Master Fan can understand my difficulties."
When Fan Lihua heard this, a trace of anger flashed in her eyes. She waved the weapon in her hand and pointed it at Zhang Jianjun: "Humph, since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for being rude!"
Before she finished speaking, hundreds of minions behind her responded, holding weapons and rushing towards Zhang Jianjun. Zhang Jianjun was startled when he saw this, but he did not retreat. He quickly took out a short sword from his backpack, gripped the hilt tightly, and prepared to fight.
However, at this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded: "Wait a minute!"
Everyone stopped and turned their eyes to the direction where the sound came from. A woman in green clothes walked out of the village. She had a pretty face and a gentle and caring look in her eyes. She walked to Fan Lihua and said softly, "Sister, since this person has no intention of offending us, why don't we give him a chance? Maybe he can achieve something in the future and become our helper."
Hearing this, Fan Lihua frowned slightly. She looked at the woman in green with a bit of doubt and confusion in her eyes: "Sister, why are you begging for this scholar? He is just a scholar, what can he do?"
The woman in green smiled slightly, with a firm and confident tone in her voice: "Sister, you can't judge a person by his appearance. Although this man is a scholar, his eyes reveal an unyielding and tenacious spirit. I believe he will be able to achieve something in the future. Besides, our village is in need of people right now, and one more helper is always better than one more enemy."
When Fan Lihua heard this, her heart was slightly moved. She thought carefully about what the woman in green said and felt that it made sense. She looked at Zhang Jianjun with a look of scrutiny and consideration in her eyes: "Humph, since my sister is begging for you, I will let you go for now. But you must remember that you must repay me for my kindness today!"
Zhang Jianjun heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. He looked at the woman in green with gratitude and said, "Thank you for your help, young lady. I am Zhang Jianjun, and I will repay you generously in the future."
The woman in green smiled slightly, with a bit of gentleness and kindness in her voice: "Mr. Zhang, you are too polite. I am Fan Lihua's sister, my name is Fan Lihua. If you are free in the future, you can come to the village as a guest."
Zhang Jianjun heard this and secretly remembered the name. He bowed again to thank him and then turned and left.
As Zhang Jianjun's figure gradually faded away, the people in the village also dispersed. Fan Lihua looked at the direction where Zhang Jianjun left, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She didn't know why she was so concerned about this scholar, perhaps because of his unyielding eyes, or perhaps because of his unique temperament.
Zhang Jianjun continued on his way forward with a sense of relief and gratitude. He knew that although he had temporarily escaped from the predicament, the road ahead was still full of unknowns and challenges. However, he believed that as long as he had faith and courage in his heart, nothing could stop him from moving forward.
In the following days, Zhang Jianjun experienced many hardships and dangers. He encountered ferocious beasts and cunning thieves. But no matter what difficulties he faced, he never gave up his belief in moving forward. He used his wisdom and courage to overcome dangers time and time again, and finally successfully reached his destination.
As time went by, the names of Fan Lihua and Fan Xiaoyu gradually became an unforgettable memory in his heart. Whenever it was late at night, he would think of that experience, the heroic woman, and the gentle and kind sister. He knew that he owed them a favor, and he would repay them in the future.
This experience has become a precious treasure in Zhang Jianjun's life. It has made him more determined in his beliefs and pursuits, and has made him cherish every encounter and separation in his life. In the days to come, he will carry this experience and memories with him and continue to move forward to pursue his own dreams and future.