madnovel Episode 2 of Chapter 31
Episode 2 of Chapter 31
On Saturday, as soon as the live stream started, its popularity quickly soared to the top of the platform's popularity chart, and the barrage of comments also quickly flooded the screen.
[Front row, front row! Why is the live stream open so early?!]
[It's here! I watched the show last night and have been waiting in the live stream all day. It's finally live!]
[Where is everyone? Where are Goddess Bai Ge and Wanwan?]
All I want to know is where the Hog Rider is!
However, to everyone's disappointment, the live stream only showed an empty house and yard, not the scene of all the guests present as expected.
Fortunately, the audience quickly realized the reason.
Are the guests still here? Are they all on their way?
[Others should be here, but Xu An should be! He lives in the cottage!]
Upon hearing this, some of the new audience members were taken aback.
What does it mean to live in a small house?
They thought it must be some kind of joke.
Soon, Xu An's soft murmur told them that this was no joke.
He trained his body to resemble that of a crane, and under a thousand pine trees, he read two volumes of scriptures.
I came to ask the question, but there was nothing more to say; the clouds are in the blue sky, and the water is in the bottle.
The viewers in the live stream were stunned when they saw Xu An slowly walking out in loose training clothes.
Wait, did I wander onto the wrong set? Where did I end up?!
[They're even wearing practice clothes? Is this a variety show filming a movie set? Is this a costume?]
[Hey buddy, are you some kind of idiot? Have you ever seen a TV drama where the costumes have "Made in Yiwu" written on them?!]
Am I the only one curious about the origin of Xu An's poem just now? It had a kind of ethereal, otherworldly quality to it!
[It really is! Could it be an original work by Xu An?]
[...It seems to be a poem written by a Taoist priest in the Tang Dynasty, right? But Xu An really brought it to life when he read it!]
The comments in the live stream didn't affect Xu An. He stretched and started practicing his kung fu.
The viewers in the live stream watched with great interest, and then they noticed something was wrong.
Wait, this looks familiar, doesn't it? Is it Tai Chi?
[Strange, it's a bit like Tai Chi, and a bit like Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade).]
What is that? The Eight Extremes Collapse?
Fortunately, someone soon found the answer for them.
"Xiao An, what are you doing? Trying to dodge the question?"
A gentle voice asked, tinged with a hint of doubt.
Xu An looked up and saw Bai Ge entering the courtyard, and his eyes lit up.
Bai Ge's outfit was simple: a loose white shirt casually tucked into her waist, light blue slim-fit jeans, and white sneakers.
Bai Ge's simple outfit perfectly showcased her beautiful curves, revealing a simple and elegant temperament befitting a mature woman.
"Sister Ge, is it easy for you to accept GG's offer?"
"I look good in everything I wear, I don't need to be picky about what I wear."
Bai Ge was taken aback by Xu An's question, but burst out laughing when she heard what he said next.
The slight awkwardness she felt after not seeing Xu An for a week vanished instantly, and she looked at him with a beaming smile.
"You're being unusually attentive; I suspect you're up to something, Xiao An!"
Upon hearing this, Xu An said in a serious tone:
"Sister Ge, what bad intentions could I possibly have towards you! You know, we're the closest people in the cabin, so it's perfectly normal for me to compliment you!"
Since we have a good relationship, it's perfectly normal for me to let you rest more so you can help me earn some points!
The following sentence is, of course, Xu An's inner thoughts.
Ahem, worried that his little scheme would be discovered, Xu An quickly changed the subject and answered Bai Ge's initial question.
"Sister Ge, what I'm practicing is Tai Chi combined with Baduanjin!"
Bai Ge looked bewildered upon hearing Xu An's words.
"Tai Chi...plus Baduanjin?"
"These must be two different health-preserving exercises, right?"
Bai Ge spoke cautiously, afraid that she might have misremembered.
"Yes, but I created my own two-in-one move, like this one!"
"Wild Horse Parts Its Mane, Then Climbs with Both Hands to Strengthen the Kidneys and Waist!"
"White Crane Spreads Wings, Hands Climb Feet, Strengthen Kidneys and Waist!"
"Embrace the knees and bend the stance, then use both hands to climb the feet to strengthen the kidneys and waist!"
Bai Ge laughed in exasperation.
What you mean by "unifying the two into one" is that every movement in Tai Chi involves using both hands to reach the feet and strengthen the kidneys and waist, right?
"This isn't a true fusion of two elements; you might as well call it Tai Chi Kidney Strengthening Exercise."
Bai Ge said irritably.
Her temper wasn't actually that bad, but for some reason, Xu An always managed to do something that left her speechless.
She wasn't the only one whose vision went black; the viewers in the live stream also couldn't hold back.
[So that's why you bend over at the end of every move! Is that how you fight?]
Xu An is truly a genius at playing the game of Tai Chi.
Actually, I think there's some truth to that. I think this Tai Chi kidney-strengthening exercise is pretty good too.
Dude, you're not impotent..., are you?
Xu An and Bai Ge were unaware that the viewers in the live stream had become interested in Xu An's self-created Tai Chi Kidney Strengthening Exercise. At this moment, Bai Ge was sitting on a swing in the yard, chatting casually with Xu An, who was practicing Tai Chi.
"Why are you suddenly doing Tai Chi?"
"Sigh, there are too many elderly people in the village. I have nothing to do here, so I usually lead them to practice Tai Chi."
Hearing Bai Ge's question, Xu An sighed and then said with a sigh.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ge's first reaction was not to be moved, but to be suspicious.
After Xu An's many outrageous actions in the last episode, she has now made it a habit.
The first reaction to anything Xu An says or does should always be to question it.
Xu An saw the look of doubt on Bai Ge's face and a hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes.
Sister Ge is not as easily fooled as before.
Fortunately, someone else came in at that moment, interrupting Xu An's embarrassment.
"What were you just talking about? What Tai Chi?"
Zhang Lin, dressed in a long robe, wearing sunglasses, and carrying a folding fan, walked in and looked at Xu An and Bai Ge with curiosity.
Xu An explained, and Zhang Lin, upon hearing this, did not doubt it but instead showed a look of praise.
"Xiao Xu is quite something, he even knows how to care for elderly people living alone in rural areas."
"That's right, there aren't many young people with such empathy as you these days."
Upon hearing Zhang Lin's words, Xu An smiled and was about to agree when an old man knocked on the door and stepped into the courtyard.
Upon seeing Bai Ge and Zhang Lin in the courtyard, the old man was taken aback. Then, seeing Xu An, his eyes lit up, and he said with a cheerful smile:
"Xiao An, do you want me to teach you Tai Chi again today?"
"Didn't you say you have a physical education exam coming up? You've forgotten everything the teacher taught you, you'd better practice hard!"
"Ahem, sir, no need, I'm recording a show these two days, I'll learn it later."
After hurriedly seeing the old man out of the yard, Xu An turned around and looked at Bai Ge, who was gently rubbing her forehead with a knowing look on her pretty face, and Zhang Lin, who was looking at him with an unfriendly gaze. Xu An gave an awkward smile.
"Sister Bai Ge, let me push you on the swing."
"And Uncle Zhang, come, have some of the best tea."
Sitting down, Zhang Lin saw the tea Xu An poured for him, and his previously dark complexion gradually returned to normal.
Although I was tricked by this kid once, at least I knew to pour tea, so at least I can admit my mistake and correct it.
Picking up the teacup, Zhang Lin was taken aback. Why did the aroma of the tea seem somewhat familiar?
Wait, could this be the tea shop that extorted from me last time?
Zhang Lin's face darkened further.