On New Year's Eve, most families have reunited and are happily gathering together for dinner, having fun, and sharing the harvest and joy of this year with their families.

But in Bachuan Hutong, Courtyard No. 37, the atmosphere was extremely silent and depressing.

Zhao Zhicheng was lying on a stretcher, with some blood-stained bandages tied around his body, and he was still in a coma.

The hall was brightly lit, and Zhao Guangpu, the old man of the Zhao family, was leaning on a cane and sitting there silently, without saying a word.

This old man, one of the seven founding generals of the People's Republic of China, who had spent his entire life in the military and was accustomed to the wind and rain, had not interfered in the affairs of his family for many years.

But this did not mean that the old man gave up on everything. Seeing his grandson being beaten and brought back like this, the old man finally became angry.

Lieutenant General Zhao Pingbo, commander of the Xinghai Fleet, stood silently and solemnly, and all the relatives of the Zhao family who were influential in official circles also stood on one side.

There was no sound in the huge hall.

Because the old man remained silent and did not speak, no one dared to speak.

"Last time, because of a joke made by Zhicheng, this girl Liang Liang broke three of Zhicheng's ribs in front of me."

After a long time, the old man spoke, his voice thick and low, "It's nothing to talk about. Children's fights can be forgiven in the end as long as they don't harm the peace."

After a pause, the old man raised his head and scanned the people around him with his old eyes. His thin and hunched body straightened up, suddenly feeling an indescribable sense of majesty.

"But this time, it was a bit too much."

The voice is low, giving people a sense of pressure.

"Dad, leave this matter to me."

Zhao Pingbo said in a low voice.

"It's okay to leave it to you. Tell me what you would do?"

The old man asked calmly.

"Liang Liang is a lawless girl, but she is deeply loved by the emperor and is not tampering with her. So we have no choice but to start with the Mu family."

Zhao Pingbo said calmly, obviously, he had already understood the whole story before.

"go on."

The old man nodded.

"Although this child Zhicheng is useless, he is already considered a leader among the younger generation. The relationship between our Zhao family and Mu family has always been good. If Zhicheng can marry that girl Qingqing, he will naturally be happy.

Congratulations."

Zhao Pingbo considered his words and said slowly, "It's just that it seems that the Mu family obviously doesn't think so."

The old man asked: "Where did you see it?"

Zhao Pingbo said casually: "I don't need to pay attention to this. I only need to know that Zhicheng was beaten in their family. Now that we can't deal with that girl Liang Liang directly, then their family will naturally come forward to resolve all this."

The old man nodded: "You can think of it as a good idea to borrow your own strength, but what if the Mu family doesn't agree?"

There was a cold look in Zhao Pingbo's eyes: "Then we can only use some tough methods to force the Mu family to do this!"

The old man frowned and was silent for a long time before saying: "I have a good relationship with the old guy from the Mu family. We are brothers who fought side by side from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. If things really come to the point where I have to use force, give old man Mu a

To save face, don’t embarrass the family too much.”

Zhao Pingbo nodded and said, "Dad, don't worry, I'm measured."

"Everyone, please step aside. I just hope you will let me, old man, have a good year and not cause any more trouble..." The old man stood up, turned around and left with his cane.

…

It’s the Chinese New Year, and as migrant workers return home, the imperial capital, which used to be bustling with traffic and traffic, seems a little deserted.

After leaving Baschuan Hutong, Chen Lan and Mu Qing walked side by side. The winter wind was blowing on the street, and from time to time, wild cats could be seen fleetingly.

Fireworks bloomed in the sky, dotting the night sky, beautiful and dazzling, and high-rise buildings turned on neon lights, shining brightly, adding to the festive atmosphere.

In the past, Mu Qing also liked the prosperity of the Imperial City, and the neon light and shadow that could be seen everywhere in the Imperial City, like a colorful dream, which made people look forward to it.

But Mu Qing also knew that behind the prosperity and beauty of the imperial capital, there were also cruel and strict rules of survival.

Outsiders with different dreams gathered in the imperial capital from all over the world, eager to become famous, eager to leap over the dragon gate, eager to carve out a world of their own here, but ten times out of ten they would be beaten to a bloody head, and in the end

I had to quit in order to make a living.

This is the reality. No amount of hard work and fighting spirit are as vulnerable as a bubble in the face of the absolutely strict system and class barriers.

Among those young people who have worked hard for their dreams, only a few may be lucky enough to fly into the sky, while the vast majority of others are destined to be rejected by the imperial capital.

Power, wealth, beauty, status... everything is available in the emperor, but these have long been divided up, leaving only some residue to the lower class.

There is a "Qingyun River" in the imperial capital, which means rising clouds. Throughout the ages, it has attracted countless young people with dreams to come to pray, and it has also attracted many heroes, big names and heroes to pay their respects.

But who knows how many corpses and ambitions are buried under this world-famous river?

Mu Qing looked at Chen Lan beside her and sighed in her heart. She knew the reason for her parents' resolute attitude tonight.

It's just that they don't belong to the right family, it's just that their status, background, and origins are too different. It's just that they are in the upper class and can't accommodate Chen Lan, who comes from the bottom.

Class is a barrier, which exists invisibly in every corner of modern society. Those who can break class barriers in this world are absolutely extraordinary and fierce.

But Mu Qing has never wavered in her desire to stay with Chen Lan for the rest of her life.

Reality is indeed reality, but the meaning of living is definitely not to bow before reality, right?

"What happened tonight was me..."

Mu Qing thought for a long time before speaking apologetically.

But he was interrupted by Chen Lan mid-sentence, saying: "I don't blame you for this. It's just that you left with me so late. This will make your parents very sad."

Mu Qing bit her cherry lips, her thick long hair swaying in the wind, and a touch of sadness appeared on her beautiful and delicate facial features, but it was quickly replaced by a touch of determination, "They are all like this, I will stay at home any longer."

What's the point? When we...we make cooked rice from raw rice in the future, they won't be able to agree even if they don't agree."

This means we have to deal with our parents first and then tell them!

Mu Qing is the female top student at the Royal Imperial Academy, and she is also a stunning beauty with both talent and learning. She is top-notch in terms of temperament, appearance, and conduct. She is definitely a goddess-level figure with incredible looks.

Such a great beauty had to run away from home for a nerd, forcing her parents to make a "cooked rice" decision to gain their approval of the nerd... Such a decision also meant the sacrifice she had to make.

It is destined to be beyond imagination!

If it were introduced into schools, the male beasts would be so jealous that they would vomit three liters of blood.

Chen Lan obviously knew this very well. He was silent for a moment and then said: "If possible, you can go home with me on New Year's Eve to celebrate the New Year."

Mu Qing was obviously startled, and her beautiful eyes widened immediately. She stopped and stared at Chen Lan for a long time, until Chen Lan was even a little embarrassed. A smile suddenly appeared on her lips.

That smile was like ripples, spreading on her delicate and beautiful face. Her eyes, eyebrows, and mouth were all full of smiles and happiness.

Immediately, Mu Qing suddenly let out a cheer, put his hands into trumpets in front of his mouth, and shouted to the sky: "God, did you hear that? This nerd

(This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) Finally my conscience has been discovered! I am so happy."

The young girl was dressed in a black woolen coat and straight slim jeans. She looked dignified and beautiful, but at this moment she was like a child, smiling and shouting into the night sky, her voice drifting in the winter wind. The winter wind was no longer cold, but had a little more warmth.

Warmth.

Chen Lan watched all this quietly, looked at Mu Qing's happy look, and took off the black eye socket on the bridge of his nose. At this moment, a rare smile appeared on his face that had never been troubled before, and he came to Mu Qing.

He and Mu Qing stood side by side, looking at the night sky, where the fireworks were bright and picturesque.

"God, you saw it. On New Year's Eve, I will take this girl home to see you..."

After a long time, Chen Lan chuckled in his heart. He felt that the title "God" was very interesting.

…

The twenty-sixth day of the lunar calendar.

Royal Imperial College, a dormitory apartment.

Chen Lan frowned and closed the laptop on the table. He suddenly realized that he had forgotten one thing: buy a train ticket.

"It seems that we can only choose another way."

Chen Lan thought for a while, then put this little incident behind him, got up and walked out of the dormitory.

In front of the dormitory building, there is a green military off-road vehicle with ferocious muscular lines and a military star badge issued by the military department. When school started in the past, this military vehicle alone was enough to arouse military enthusiasm among many boys.

Fans screamed and went crazy.

But now that the school holidays are over and everyone has gone home to celebrate the New Year, this military vehicle is somewhat neglected.

Seeing Chen Lan appear, the car window opened, revealing a wild and charming face, and he waved to Chen Lan from a distance: "Handsome guy!"

This person is naturally Liang Liang, who is known as "I'd rather mess with the king of hell than the queen" among the aristocratic circles of the imperial capital.

Chen Lan stepped forward and asked, "Is something wrong?"

Liang Liang smiled and asked, "Can I buy you a drink?"

Chen Lan thought for a while and said, "Wait for me to make a call."

As he spoke, he took out his cell phone and dialed a number. After speaking once, he hung up and said, "Okay, but you have to do one thing for me."

Liang Liang's beautiful eyes lit up, and she seemed to be very interested in this, and said: "Oh, what are you talking about? I will not do murder, arson, or robbery of good women. I am satisfied with all other things. Just let me go to the hotel with you.
To be continued...