Ouyang Zhan saw a hint of lancholy in his granddaughter’s eyes, knowing she had suffered an emotional setback. Every ti sothing like this happened, she would co back to the family ho for comfort.
With a comforting smile, the old man said, "No matter how good the outside world is, it’s not as good as ho. Ho is a safe haven. If you’re tired and feel wronged, just co back ho. We’re all your kin, and we’re all waiting for you to return."
Ouyang Jiahui was so moved that her eyes filled with tears, nearly crying.
Seeing Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xiangyi jokingly walking over, she instantly beca spirited and full of fight.
Like a little girl who had been wronged, she pouted to her grandpa, "Grandpa, he’s the one who dyed my hair like this. You have to deal with him for ."
Ouyang Zhan gave Xu Xiangbei a look, "You little rascal, you dare bully our Hui Er? Watch spank you."
The old man kicked Xu Xiangbei in the backside, Xu Xiangbei understood the aning behind the old man’s look, and with a wry smile, allowed the display of familial protection without dodging.
With three continuous kicks on Xu Xiangbei’s butt, the Ouyang brothers, Ouyang Yufei and his brother, laughed heartily from the side, while Gu Xiangyi covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. Xu Xiangbei helplessly thought, it’s hard for , but happiness for the whole family.
Seeing Xu Xiangbei being reprimanded by grandpa, Ouyang Jiahui showed a satisfied smile and said to Xu Xiangbei, "See what you get for bullying . Still dare to do it next ti?"
Xu Xiangbei cooperatively replied, "I wouldn’t dare, young miss."
After acting along with Xu Xiangbei to cheer up his granddaughter, Ouyang Zhan asked concernedly, "Does your dad know you’ve returned to Jiangcheng?"
"He doesn’t know I’ve co back. I told him I was going on a business trip for a while. My job keeps traveling all over the world, he’s busy with his own business, how would he have ti to worry about where I am?"
The old man instructed, "Old Third, call your elder brother and tell him Hui Er is with us, so he can rest assured."
The third son, Ouyang Yufei, called the eldest brother Ouyang Yude to explain the situation. Ouyang Yude was helpless; when a child is grown, they can’t be controlled. Ouyang Jiahui had grown up and had her own independent life, he couldn’t control her as long as she was safe and sound.
Ouyang Jiahui stayed to chat with grandpa, while Gu Xiangyi and Xu Xiangbei went to Ouyang Yujian’s study.
Ouyang Yujian had already prepared the contract and signed a toy chip supply agreent with Gu Xiangyi. For Xu Xiangbei’s sake, Ouyang Yujian agreed to pay half of the paynt upfront and the other half upon complete delivery of the chips.
Gu Xiangyi was overjoyed; this was great news. With half of the paynt, not only could they purchase raw materials, but they could also repay so bank loans.
Each month, facing enormous bank interest was a headache; these loans were like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger, pressing on her shoulders like a mountain.
Smiling, Ouyang Yujian said, "The contract is signed. You must supply the goods on ti, ensuring the quality of the chips. The details about delivery and timing, Miss Gu, can be discussed in detail with Secretary Zhao at our company on Monday."
Gu Xiangyi bead like a flower, "Thank you, Brother Ouyang. We promise to deliver on ti and ensure quality, rest assured."
"I must go to the kitchen now. I’ve cooked so special dishes for you to try. Feel free to play around; later, Yufei will call you for dinner."
Ouyang Yufei, watching a basketball ga in the living room, saw Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xiangyi coming over and invited them to sit down.
Ouyang Yufei offered a cigarette to Xu Xiangbei, "When are you going to the martial arts school to teach us boxing?"
"Tomorrow, I guess. I don’t have much on my hands anymore; the campus aid activities are over."
Hearing that Xu Xiangbei could teach at the martial arts school the next day, Ouyang Yufei was delighted. He took out a wooden box from beneath a rosewood tea table and handed it to Xu Xiangbei.
With a mysterious smile, he said, "This is the Iron Gall I promised you last ti. Be careful when you take it; it’s heavy."
Xu Xiangbei took the wooden box. It was heavy to hold, secretly delighting him. Opening the box, two bright, reflective iron balls lay on red velvet.
The iron balls were wrapped with a fine carbon fiber wire; don’t underestimate this carbon wire, it’s aerospace-grade material, capable of bearing over five hundred pounds without breaking, with super strong flexibility.
Like a child with a beloved toy, Xu Xiangbei couldn’t wait to say, "Let’s play in the yard; teach to use the Iron Gall."
There’s a certain technique to wielding these Iron Gall; the Ouyang family’s skill with Iron Gall has been passed down through generations with precision, allowing it to fly midair and then revolve back, stronger than the Sleeve Sword and Tiger Head Saber, renowned as the Double Iron Gall in Jiangcheng.
The unique skill of Double Iron Gall is an Ouyang family secret, generally not taught to outsiders.
After discussions with Ouyang Zhan, they agreed that although Xu Xiangbei was young, his martial arts prowess surpassed that of ordinary people, even transcending their own.
Practicing Double Iron Gall with Xu Xiangbei wouldn’t disgrace the Ouyang family and could help refine and extract its essence.
The whole family agreed to teach Xu Xiangbei the Double Iron Gall secret, just like the Dragon Tiger Divine Fist, letting him refine, add or remove so moves, and carry forward the technique even further.
The old man, Ouyang Zhan, considered sharing the family’s unique skills with outsiders for mutual improvent, a comndable thought.
Such open-minded thinking sealed the fate of the Double Gall breaking the Double Saber once again, reclaiming the legend of the Double Iron Gall in Jiangcheng.
Curious, Gu Xiangyi also followed Xu Xiangbei and Ouyang Yufei to the open ground. Xu Xiangbei, holding the Iron Gall, was eager to try it out.
Smiling, Ouyang Yufei took out his own pair of Iron Gall, fitting them onto his fingers. He specifically reminded Xu Xiangbei, "Don’t underestimate just a pair of Iron Gall. They have different power depending on which finger they’re on, and the technique for throwing and retrieving them is different. Our family’s Iron Gall technique has eighteen styles; today I’ll only demonstrate the most basic Double Dragons Erge. Since it’s a demonstration, I’d like to ask Miss Gu for a favor."
Surprised, Gu Xiangyi asked, "What can I help with?"
Ouyang Yufei guided Gu Xiangyi to stand between two hard green bamboos at the edge of the bamboo forest, "Stand there and don’t move. Trust , I won’t hit you, rest assured."
With a bitter smile, Gu Xiangyi looked at Xu Xiangbei, who nodded to indicate she could relax.
Whoosh, two Iron Galls shot forward against the wind, gleaming in the sunlight, fierce and awe-inspiring, making it impossible to look directly at them, heading straight for Gu Xiangyi’s chest.
Gu Xiangyi turned pale with fright, almost ready to run, but before she could move, the iron balls were already right at her.
Like a master puppeteer, Ouyang Yufei moved his fingers, and the Iron Galls drew a beautiful arc in the air, lightly colliding with a sound like silver bells.
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