Chapter 973 Bats
Many years have passed, Qi Tongwei has experienced many things, and has gradually grown up. But the experience of meeting the little fox has always been deeply imprinted in his mind and has become the most precious memory in his heart. Whenever he encounters difficulties and setbacks, he will think of the bravery and kindness of the little fox, and a force will surge in his heart, supporting him to move forward.
After telling this experience, tears sparkled in Qi Tongwei's eyes. Everyone around him was immersed in his story and couldn't come back to their senses for a long time.
The air in the room seemed to be frozen, with only the occasional flickering candlelight illuminating the faces of the people, some of whom were shocked or moved.
Outside the window, the night was deep, and a few dog barks came from afar, breaking the brief silence. Someone sighed softly, and the sound seemed to come from the depths of the soul, with a sigh for the fantasy and warmth in the story. An old man with gray hair slowly raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves. His hands trembled slightly, as if too many stories had been engraved on him by the years, and at this moment, Qi Tongwei's narration evoked memories buried deep in his heart.
"There really are foxes in this world that understand human nature..." the old man muttered to himself, his voice hoarse, but full of unquestionable emotion. His thoughts drifted back to his childhood, when he also ran and played on this land, listening to the old people telling anecdotes in the mountains and forests. However, as time passed, those stories were gradually buried by the trivialities of life. Now Qi Tongwei's narration was like a key that opened the door to his memory.
A young man sat in a corner. He was originally restless, but now his eyes were full of concentration and yearning. He had just entered society and was facing various challenges in life. The setbacks in job hunting and the gap between ideals and reality often made him feel confused. The bravery of the little fox in Qi Tongwei's story was like a ray of light shining into his dark inner world. He couldn't help but think to himself, if a little fox could stand up for justice and kindness, why should he shrink back in the face of difficulties?
Most of the women in the room had tears in their eyes. They were moved by the pure emotions between the little fox and Qi Tongwei. In this world full of calculations and conflicts of interest, such friendship that transcends race and is pure and without any impurities is particularly precious. One of the young mothers gently hugged her young child, as if she wanted to use her arms to build a harbor for her child to avoid the pollution of the world, and at the same time she hoped that the child could always maintain the kindness and innocence in his heart, just like the little fox in the story.
Qi Tongwei looked at the reactions of the crowd, feeling mixed emotions. This childhood memory had been hidden in the softest corner of his heart for many years. Speaking it out today was like opening a long-sealed treasure box, with those memories coming back with warmth and bitterness. He remembered that in his later life, facing the pressure of life and the complexity of human nature, he had struggled in the darkness countless times. Whenever this happened, the figure of the little fox would appear in front of him, giving him the courage to persevere.
Thinking back to how he struggled to change his fate, climbing through the mire of reality, and sometimes even had to go against his original intention, his heart was filled with bitterness. If the little fox were still alive, how would it view his current appearance? Would it be disappointed, or would it still give him encouragement with its warm eyes as it did back then?
At this time, a breeze blew in from the window, the candlelight swayed more violently, and the light and shadow swayed on the wall, as if reflecting the scene of the mysterious forest back then: the moonlight sprinkled in the forest, and the little fox exuded a soft light all over its body, fighting fiercely with the monster to protect him. Qi Tongwei's eyes gradually became firm. He knew that no matter what he had experienced in the past and what challenges he would face in the future, the strength and warmth brought to him by the little fox would always be with him.
As time went by, the story of the fox saving its master spread throughout the village, from under the eaves of one house to the edge of another. When playing, the children would imitate the fox's agile posture and Qi Tongwei's frightened expression when he was in danger; the elderly sat under a big tree at the entrance of the village, smoking their pipes while telling passers-by this fantastic story, their tone full of nostalgia for the past and yearning for the truth, goodness and beauty in the world.
In the village school, the teacher told the story to the students, hoping that they could learn the qualities of kindness, bravery and gratitude from it. In the classroom, the children's eyes sparkled, and they raised their hands to speak and share their feelings after listening to the story. Some children said that when they grow up, they want to be as brave as the little fox and help those who are in trouble; some children said that they should cherish everyone around them and treat them with kindness and love.
After telling this story, Qi Tongwei felt like he had completed a spiritual baptism. He began to re-examine his life and reflect on the choices he had made for the sake of profit. He decided to let go of the burden of the past, find the self that was worn out by life, and bravely face the future with the strength given by the little fox.
As the days go by, the village still maintains its tranquility and peace.
In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and sprinkled on the scattered roofs. The crowing of roosters woke up the sleeping villagers. In the fields, the figures began to work busily, and the hoes turned up the moist soil. A new day slowly began on this peaceful land.
However, under the surface calm, undercurrents surged. There was a middle-aged man named Zhao Fu in the village, who was greedy and narrow-minded by nature. After hearing the story of the fox spirit told by Qi Tongwei, he had a different idea in his mind. He thought that since there were such magical fox spirits in the world, there must be other treasures with huge wealth or mysterious powers hidden in the depths of the mountains and forests. As long as he found them, he could rise to heaven in one step and get rid of this day-to-day farming life.
As a result, Zhao Fu began to frequently go in and out of the mountains and forests, ignoring his family's dissuasion, and was bent on searching for the so-called "treasure". At first, the villagers just regarded his behavior as a temporary whim and did not pay much attention to it. But as time went on, Zhao Fu's behavior became more and more crazy. He not only destroyed the vegetation in the mountains and forests, but also disturbed the animals in the mountains. The originally harmonious ecological environment was gradually disturbed by him.
One day, Zhao Fu found a deep cave in the forest. The cave was filled with a mysterious atmosphere, and he was ecstatic, believing that there must be treasures hidden in it. He walked into the cave without hesitation and groped forward. Suddenly, a sharp hissing sound was heard, and then a group of bats flew out from the depths of the cave. Zhao Fu was unable to dodge and was scratched by several bats.