nucmednet Chapter 313 Accompanying the Children
Chapter 313 Accompanying the Children
Chapter 313 Spending Time with the Children
The days Gu Mochen spent with Ye Qingchen and the children in Yuncheng were like a gentle stream, peaceful and beautiful. Every morning, sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices, illuminating the ancient courtyard. Gu Mochen would always rise early to guide Chao'er and the others in practicing martial arts. Chao'er's movements were precise and skillful, sweat trickling down his face, yet his eyes grew ever more determined. Beside him, Ye Qingchen held her two youngest children, watching the father and sons, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips, her eyes filled with tenderness and contentment.
"Chao'er, your boxing skills are even more powerful today than yesterday," Gu Mochen said, his hands behind his back, his eyes full of approval. Sunlight streamed onto the training ground, making his tall figure appear exceptionally imposing. Chao'er, who was practicing with great enthusiasm, heard his father's praise, and his focused expression instantly blossomed into a bright smile. He stopped his movements, ran to Gu Mochen, and respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Thank you for your praise, Father. I will definitely work even harder, and in the future, I want to be like you, protecting our country." His youthful voice was full of determination and aspiration.
Looking at his robust and spirited son, Gu Mochen was filled with emotion. He slowly knelt down, extended his broad hand, and gently stroked Chao'er's head. Chao'er's hair was slightly damp with sweat, warm to the touch. Gu Mochen's hand lingered on Chao'er's head for a moment, as if he could feel the child's vibrant life force and boundless potential. His heart was filled with感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep feelings) about his child's growth, and his thoughts drifted back to his own youth, when he too harbored such passion and longed to achieve glory on the battlefield.
Just then, Youyou, who was listening to his father praising his older brother, pouted and looked resentful. He jumped up like a little firecracker, put his hands on his hips, and said angrily, "Isn't our older brother good? Aren't we good too?" He looked like a little adult protesting his own injustice. His eyes were wide open, flashing with grievance and dissatisfaction, and his little face was flushed red with excitement.
Gu Mochen, who had been immersed in reminiscing about Chao'er's growth, was caught off guard by Youyou's sudden question. He froze for a moment, instantly feeling embarrassed, and his smile became somewhat stiff. He quickly stood up and looked around at the children surrounding him. Some of them, like Youyou, looked unconvinced, while others looked at him with a hint of expectation, as if waiting for a fair judgment.
Gu Mochen cleared his throat, a gentle smile returning to his face, and quickly explained, "You all are certainly wonderful, but your eldest brother, Chao'er, has truly set a good example for you! Look, he gets up early every day to practice martial arts without ever complaining of being tired; that perseverance is something you should all learn from. Moreover, he has a strong desire to protect our country, which is truly admirable. But you all have your own strengths too. Youyou, you're clever and resourceful, full of ideas; and the rest of you all have your own talents. If everyone could be as hardworking and diligent as your eldest brother, you would surely become pillars of the nation in the future." As Gu Mochen spoke, he patted each child's head, trying to soothe their small emotions with his words and actions.
In this complex and fantastical world, Gu Wenqian, Gu Wenchen, and Gu Wenxi are quite different from the competitive people around them. Their mindset and pursuits have a unique charm.
As a princess, Gu Wenqian was like a precious jewel held in the palm of fate from the moment she was born. She grew up in a luxurious palace, dressed in fine silks and satins that gently caressed her skin, delicate and soft. Her meals consisted of delicacies from land and sea, with table after table laden with exquisite dishes, each one a work of art. The palace maids and servants pampered her, and she grew up like a flower in a greenhouse, spoiled and pampered.
Ye Qingchen, a figure who shone like a star, once gently told Qianqian that girls didn't need to live such a hard life. In Ye Qingchen's eyes, Qianqian should be like a flower blooming in spring, enjoying the beauty of life to the fullest, without having to toil and struggle for worldly achievements. And Qianqian herself wasn't the kind of person who was keen on fighting.
In truth, Sisi harbors a secret unknown to others. She was born with a mysterious space, a world seemingly beyond, filled with countless rare treasures and mystical powers. Even more astonishingly, she retains memories of her past life, possessing, like Ye Qingchen, the special ability to transcend time and space. According to Sisi herself, in her previous life she was a legendary figure in the medical field, a renowned and skilled surgeon. In that life, she saved countless lives with her exceptional medical expertise. In every surgery, she was like a general commanding a vast army, calmly battling death on the operating table. She was also a renowned academician of a prestigious medical university, achieving world-renowned success in medical research; her papers and research findings are considered definitive by countless people.
In this life, Sisi is like someone with two cheat codes. She possesses both the magical powers bestowed by the mysterious space and the rich knowledge and experience accumulated in her previous life. Yet, she hasn't become arrogant or complacent, nor has she competed for fame or fortune. She simply quietly does what she loves, using her medical skills to help those in need. While others fight tooth and nail for petty gains, Sisi always smiles slightly, as if those struggles are irrelevant to her. However, her extraordinary abilities are revealed unintentionally. Sometimes, when faced with difficult cases that other doctors are helpless with, Sisi only needs a gentle touch to bring the patient back to health. Her medical skills are like a stroke of genius, leaving everyone in awe. Those around her admire and are curious about her, unable to understand why she is so low-key yet possesses such extraordinary abilities. But Sisi remains true to herself, living leisurely in her own world, writing her own legend with her unique charm. Ye Qingchen, with his own unique path of cultivation, is filled with worry for Sisi beside him. After all, in this world full of dangers and masters, without solid skills, it's like being unarmed in a jungle surrounded by wild beasts. She often reminded Qianqian of the importance of practicing martial arts, earnestly urging her to practice diligently, hoping that Qianqian could learn good martial arts as soon as possible and have the ability to protect herself in this world.
The days passed slowly amidst Ye Qingchen's worries and urging. Until one sunny day, Qianqian skipped and hopped to Ye Qingchen's side, took her hand, and said with excitement in her eyes, "Mom, I'll take you to a great place." Although Ye Qingchen was full of doubts, she still followed Qianqian.
The moment they stepped into Sisi's space, Ye Qingchen felt a sudden sense of openness, as if she had entered a completely new and mysterious world. She instantly understood the true meaning of the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Sisi's space was vast and boundless, far exceeding her own small space. Within it, exotic flowers and rare herbs grew freely, emitting captivating fragrances; rare treasures were piled high, shimmering with dazzling light; and a babbling spiritual spring flowed, its clear waters rippling, overflowing with spiritual energy. It was like a forgotten fairyland, possessing everything imaginable, like a vast treasure trove.
What shocked Ye Qingchen even more was that deep within this space, four powerful and mysterious auras were faintly surging. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be the four divine beasts: the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise. These four divine beasts exuded powerful spiritual energy, each one majestic and awe-inspiring, as if they could control the power of heaven and earth. Usually, they would transform into four adorable children, surrounding Qianqian, inseparable from her. Sometimes they would play and laugh with Qianqian, and sometimes they would earnestly guard her side, their eyes revealing an inviolable majesty. The power contained within these four little creatures was incomparable to that of the so-called experts in the mortal world.
Seeing this, the usually competitive Ye Qingchen instantly relaxed. She realized that with such a strong backing, Qianqian didn't need to struggle with ordinary martial arts like she did. From then on, Ye Qingchen stopped urging Qianqian to practice those conventional martial arts moves.
However, Sisi did not completely abandon her martial arts skills because of this. She found Ye Qingchen's flying needle technique very interesting, so she decided to focus solely on learning it. At such a young age, she practiced diligently every day with great enthusiasm and perseverance. Standing in an open space, she tightly gripped a small flying needle in her hand, her eyes focused and determined, repeatedly shooting the needle and then quickly retrieving it, practicing over and over again.
After a period of hard work, Sisi's needle-throwing skills have improved significantly. The speed of her needles has become faster and the accuracy has become better, often hitting distant targets precisely. Watching the needles streak across the sky like shooting stars and accurately pierce the bullseye, Ye Qingchen felt a sense of satisfaction.
However, being still young, Sisi's internal strength was somewhat lacking. While her speed and accuracy were good each time she shot a flying needle, the power of the needle was limited. Furthermore, Sisi only had a superficial understanding of complex martial arts stances. She focused solely on the art of flying needles, without delving into or studying other martial arts techniques. But this didn't hinder her continuous progress in this field. She still cherished her dream, diligently improving her skills, hoping that one day she could carve out her own place in the world using the art of flying needles.