"Brother Tian, isn’t the ’Book of Changes’ just fortune-telling?" Fatty Huang asked curiously. Not only did he think so, but many people also held this impression.
However, Lin Tian knew that the true "Book of Changes" was not so superficial. The belief that it’s a fortune-telling book was caused by so charlatans who misled the public.
Lin Tian explained, "It cannot be denied that in ancient Huaxia, due to low social productivity, people couldn’t explain many natural phenona, nor could they avoid disasters and misfortunes. So, the ancients wanted to use so thod to foresee the future to gain benefits and avoid harm."
"Thus, through long-term exploration and practice, our ancestors invented the Gua Yao, Fu Xi’s Eight Diagram, etc., to achieve the purpose of prediction. The Book of Changes was created in this context."
"The ’Yi’ in Book of Changes ans change. In its evolutionary process, besides having divination and predictive functions, it also teaches principles of governance and personal cultivation."
"Yi Dao emphasizes the interplay of Yin and Yang, the balance of firmness and gentleness, advocating unrelenting self-improvent and carrying things with virtue. Over thousands of years, the Book of Changes has long since beco the root of Huaxia civilization. Be it the teachings of Confucius and ncius, the philosophies of Laozi and Zhuangzi, the Inner Canon of Huangdi, or The Art of War by Sun Tzu, they all have close connections with the Book of Changes."
"Master Nan Huaijin once said, ’I always suspect that the Book of Changes originated from the last Ice Age, not the current one, because its scientific and philosophical principles are too profound.’
"Einstein also said that many achievents by Western scientists had already been made by ancient Chinese scientists. What is the reason for this? One reason is that ancient scientists studied the Zhou Yi from childhood, mastering a golden key to the cosmic labyrinth that Western scientists never grasped."
Speaking of ancient texts, Lin Tian spoke eloquently, as if enurating his family treasures, while those around him even put down their chopsticks, listening intently. Even a few language teachers listened obsessively.
Although they were language teachers, it was the first ti they had heard what Lin Tian explained.
"So, is the divination and prediction part of the Book of Changes real?" a female student asked curiously, as girls were more interested in these things.
If it had been before, Lin Tian would have said, not likely, but after the fortune-telling by Zhang Lingyu and Zi Yan, he completely changed his mind. There are so things in this world that can’t be explained.
Lin Tian smiled and said, "Existence is reason enough, but I must say, the so-called master who sets up a stall by the roadside is definitely fake." This elicited a kind laugh among the girls, even making Xiao Manxuan quietly give a thumbs-up.
With Lin Tian setting the tone, the gathering beca increasingly lively. By the end, everyone was in high spirits, especially after the school leaders left, the students beca more unrestrained, even starting a fruit fight, a cake fight.
Lin Tian even heard a group of girls planning to co over to attack him, so to avoid being surrounded by girls, Lin Tian quietly slipped out of the restaurant and went to the rooftop.
While walking through the hotel corridor, Lin Tian saw several pairs of young couples whispering in unobtrusive corners. These young n and won looked familiar; he knew they were students from Xikou City High School who slipped out.
Though their voice was small, Lin Tian still heard them; they were all boys bravely confessing to girls.
It is said that confession season is after the college entrance examination because, during the three years of high school, everyone was a young boy or girl with nascent feelings, all having soone they liked.
After the entrance exam, everyone would go their separate ways; this was the last chance to confess. If they missed it, it might be a lifelong regret. So, the brave boys began to confess to the girls they liked.
What amused Lin Tian was that several girls rejected the boys, and the reason for rejection was that they already liked soone else, coincidentally, that person was actually him.
Lin Tian was quite helpless, wondering if he would beco the public enemy of n because of this. However, he couldn’t control this kind of thing. As the saying goes, if you’re not envied, you’re diocre. He’s not diocre; he considers himself a strong one, Lin Tian thought matter-of-factly.
The weather was clear tonight. Although the beauty of the starry sky couldn’t be seen in the big city, the neon lights under the night sky had a special charm. Lin Tian looked up and suddenly said, "Co out, you’ve been following out."
Footsteps sounded from behind. Lin Tian turned to look and was stunned for a mont. He thought it was Xiao Manxuan secretly following him, but it turned out to be the class sports commissioner, Yao Yun.
Being a sports commissioner, Yao Yun had a tall figure, possibly due to her love for sports; her waist and legs moved gracefully and powerfully. Her figure was tall, exuding an air of an athletic girl.
Especially tonight, Yao Yun had taken off her school uniform and changed into a casual dress, with light makeup on her face. She had obviously dressed up carefully tonight. Despite the student aura of youth, there was a hint of femininity.
If Lin Tian rembered correctly, this Yao Yun seed to have liked him before, but due to the college entrance exam, Yao Yun suppressed such feelings and fully devoted herself to the exam.
Am I going to join the confession lineup tonight? Lin Tian thought sowhat knowingly.
"Yao Yun, you ca out for so fresh air too?" Lin Tian asked intentionally.
It must be said, Yao Yun was a beauty, but Lin Tian didn’t have feelings for her, nor did he want to have any ambiguity with her. Having an ambiguous relationship with a girl he didn’t feel anything for was not his style.
Yao Yun seed to see through Lin Tian’s intention. Her chest rose and fell a little, clearly taking a deep breath to calm her sowhat nervous mood. Then she boldly said, "Brother Lin, you know what I want to say."
Her words were very straightforward. Lin Tian certainly knew what she wanted to say. Against an enemy, Lin Tian could kill and destroy, but in the face of a girl full of affection, he really didn’t know how to deal with it.
In the past, his relationship with Qi Jing was passive, and he was the one being confessed to.
"Brother Lin, I like you." Yao Yun seed afraid that Lin Tian would leave; she imdiately spoke her mind before he could say anything. Even though she mustered a lot of courage, her face was still flushed.
"Brother Lin, you don’t need to say anything. I know you like Xiao Manxuan, but I still want to express my feelings. I don’t want to regret it. Brother Lin doesn’t need to do anything. Just let like you silently. Let watch you from afar. Really." Yao Yun smiled, saying seriously, smiling softly and persistently.
"I..." Lin Tian wanted to say that he didn’t even know what he liked, but his lips were gently pressed by a pair of fair hands.
"Brother Lin, don’t be troubled..." Yao Yun covered Lin Tian’s lips, speaking softly, then in Lin Tian’s surprised gaze, she suddenly withdrew her hand, stood on tiptoes, and kissed Lin Tian’s lips.
Ti seed to freeze at this mont, and even the city’s neon lights seed to beco more agile.
Lin Tian was slightly taken aback. This kind of feeling of budding love was captivating, yet he didn’t have ti to savor it as Yao Yun had already stepped back.
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