Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 404 Professor Chen

I am currently reading Chapter 406, Professor Chen (2), and I am completely absorbed in it.

"You put it very well. That's the real significance of our research." Professor Chen gave Qin Xiaochuan an approving look. "For an individual, the most important thing is to see their true self. The same is true for a nation. Judging from current archaeological discoveries, ancient civilizations seem to have been more advanced than ours now. It's just unclear why they later degenerated."

Qin Xiaochuan recalled the scene he had witnessed in the land of Wuyuan. He felt that if there was an opportunity in the future, he should let Professor Chen take a look, as it might uncover more ancient historical materials. However, his priority now was to find out about Fuxi. So he tentatively asked, "Professor Chen, how long do you think it would take to figure out that period of history?"

"Well, that's hard to say. Maybe I'll never succeed in my lifetime. Maybe our guesses are wrong. Our work is all about exploring and figuring things out," Professor Chen said with a self-deprecating laugh.

Qin Xiaochuan was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but still comforted him, saying, "I believe Professor Chen's efforts and hard work will not be in vain."

"I hope so," Professor Chen said. Actually, he didn't care that much about the result. Because when doing something with a bleak future, focusing too much on the result can easily affect one's mindset and ultimately lead to defeat. Professor Chen jokingly said, "If I had that legendary treasure, the Yin-Yang Mirror, I could solve any mystery, hahaha."

"A Yin-Yang Mirror?" Qin Xiaochuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "What is a Yin-Yang Mirror?"

"I was just joking," Professor Chen said with a smile. "I once read an ancient book that said there was a treasure in ancient times called the Yin-Yang Mirror, which could see through Yin and Yang and illuminate all things in the world. So I thought it could probably also see the things about Fuxi in ancient times. Of course, this is just wishful thinking."

Qin Xiaochuan remained silent. Finding an ancient treasure with no historical records was indeed a pipe dream, and it seemed that Professor Chen was not a reliable source for the time being.

After leaving Professor Chen's office, it was already noon. Qin Xiaochuan said to Guo Shiyi, "It's rare for you to come back, so I'll treat you to a nice lunch today. What would you like to eat?"

"Okay!" Guo Shiyi said happily. "Then I want to eat braised beef brisket, ice cream, and milk tea."

"Haha, it seems you've been craving it a lot during your time in Crescent City." Qin Xiaochuan laughed and patted her head.

"That's right, hehe."

So the two of them took a taxi to the beef brisket and Sichuan-style restaurant that Guo Shiyi liked the most. It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was quite crowded. Guo Shiyi chose a window seat. While waiting, Guo Shiyi scrutinized Qin Xiaochuan and said, "Your ability to deceive people is getting better and better. You don't even need to think before you lie anymore."

"What did you say? When did I ever lie to anyone?" Qin Xiaochuan asked, puzzled.

Guo Shiyi blinked her big eyes and said, "You were really good at conning Professor Chen just now. Are you still saying you weren't conning him?"

"Oh, you mean just now?" Qin Xiaochuan suddenly realized. "That wasn't out of necessity. I couldn't very well tell Professor Chen that we went to Crescent City to fight monsters, could I? That would scare the old man." He couldn't help but laugh as he finished speaking.

"Hmph, you lied to me like that back then too." Guo Shiyi pouted, suddenly realizing that she had unknowingly boarded a pirate ship.

"Hehe, we had no choice at the time. If we hadn't done it this way, we would have..." Qin Xiaochuan stopped mid-sentence, just laughing foolishly.

"How are we?" Guo Shiyi asked.

"What do you think? If I hadn't tricked you back then, we wouldn't have ended up together, hehe."

"Hmph, you feel quite accomplished now that you've tricked me into your trap?" Guo Shiyi asked.

"Of course I feel a sense of accomplishment. Any guy would feel a sense of accomplishment having a kind and beautiful girlfriend like you, but that's not the main thing. The main thing is that I'm happy every day with you," Qin Xiaochuan said with a grin.

"Hmph, you're so glib. You weren't like this before. If you keep going like this, you'll go astray in the future, won't you?" Guo Shiyi scrutinized him.

"Han Kexin said I learned this from you," Qin Xiaochuan said, looking at her slyly.

"Would Sister Kexin say that about me? I don't believe it." Although Guo Shiyi said this, her eyes were trying to find a look of verification on Qin Xiaochuan's face.

"Of course she wouldn't say you're glib. She only said you're quirky and good at making people happy. I've become glib since I've been with you," Qin Xiaochuan quickly explained, not wanting any misunderstanding between them.

"Oh, I see. She means you're just imitating others." Guo Shiyi said with a grin.

"That's not what I meant. I just meant I've become poorer," Qin Xiaochuan retorted.

Qin Xiaochuan rested his chin on his hand, pretending to think, and said, "With Miss Guo keeping an eye on things, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Should?" Guo Shiyi raised her little fist, as if to punch someone. "You're not so sure."

Qin Xiaochuan grabbed her fist and held it in his hand, saying, "You have to trust your own judgment. Someone as kind as you would definitely choose someone with good character."

"Hmph, that's hard to say. Men can easily go bad when they have power and money." Guo Shiyi pulled her hand away, her face slightly cold. Clearly, Qin Xiaochuan's answer had not satisfied her.

"Silly girl, you're getting stubborn again. I feel that I would rather suffer myself than let you suffer," Qin Xiaochuan said earnestly.

Guo Shiyi was very happy to see his serious expression. At the same time, she realized that she had indeed been thinking about something without realizing it and should not have doubted Qin Xiaochuan's character. She said, "Actually, I don't want to be like this either, but my childhood experiences have made me see through the fragility of relationships between people, so sometimes I start to doubt existing relationships."

"I understand." Qin Xiaochuan held her hand again and said, "Every insightful person would feel this way, right? It's because of this insecurity that you always subconsciously try to make others happy, because deep down, you really cherish the emotional bond you have with others."

"Yes," Guo Shiyi said somewhat sadly, "Actually, I've always been that kind of person since I was little. I'd rather suffer myself than let others suffer. When I was little..."