Love That Extends Life

A few birds chirped happily under the eaves of the pavilion, as if they were singing for the people here. The breeze blew, and the lotus leaves on the pond swayed gently, like a group of graceful fairies dancing in the wind, as if waving to the guests, inviting them to enjoy this beautiful scenery together.

Chu Yunhao stood quietly in the pavilion, immersed in this peaceful and beautiful atmosphere. He closed his eyes, feeling the breeze caressing his face, listening to the melodious singing of the birds, and savoring the faint fragrance of the pool water. At this moment, he seemed to be integrated with nature, and his soul was greatly nourished and relaxed.

The mountain scenery pleases the birds, and the lake reflection empties the human heart. The scenery will not lose its original beauty because of the change of seasons. Even in winter, watching the dancing snowflakes, you can feel the tenderness and warmth of the ice and snow world.

"Traditional Chinese medicine originates from nature and also depends on nature." Chu Yunhao silently repeated this sentence that Wu Yanzi once said, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. He took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air around him and the comfort of the breeze. At this moment, he truly realized the subtle and close connection between man and nature.

At this moment, a figure stood not far from the lotus pond. It was a woman in a white dress. She wore a cap on her head and a mask on her face, but from her eyes, it could be seen that she was looking at Chu Yunhao in the pavilion.

This woman was none other than Li Wan'er from Baicaotang. She came out today on purpose to secretly observe Chu Yunhao's whereabouts. However, when she saw Chu Yunhao alone in deep thought, she hesitated: "My grandfather wants me to have a chance to meet him. Should I go over and say hello? Or just meet him by chance..."

Li Wan'er began to hesitate, she didn't know what to do. Continue to follow in secret, or show up and meet him by chance?

After some thought, Li Wan'er finally decided to wait and see what happens.

Chu Yunhao reluctantly walked out of the covered bridge and came to a small forest.

In the grove, the air is fresh and the atmosphere is quiet. Many people come here alone to do morning exercises, perhaps because they enjoy the tranquility brought by the woods.

At this moment, Chu Yunhao's eyes were attracted by a unique figure. It was an old man in white clothes, with white hair and beard, who was practicing Tai Chi. His movements were smooth and natural, as if he was integrated with the surrounding environment.

Although Chu Yunhao himself does not know how to practice Tai Chi, he likes to watch Tai Chi performances. Every move of Tai Chi contains the wonderful changes between movement and stillness, which makes people feel an inner harmony and balance.

Chu Yunhao walked lightly to the old man and stopped not far away. Then he stood quietly aside, admiring the old man's performance.

The old man practicing Tai Chi seemed to be indifferent to everything and entered a state of selflessness.

The old man's mind and spirit were in harmony, his movements were light and agile, and his spirit was flowing. He performed a set of Tai Chi with ease and grace.

Open up a piece of sky and draw a line of cloud.

Chu Yunhao was intoxicated by the scene. This was the most beautiful Tai Chi body movement he had ever seen. When one moves, everything is still; when one is still, everything is still.

The old man looked to be in his eighties. His face was ruddy and shiny, and his white hair and long white beard made him look like an immortal.

It was more than ten minutes before the old man stopped his gestures, then he let out a long breath and finally put his hands down.

"Good! Good!" Chu Yunhao said as he clapped his hands.

At this time, the old man heard the praises and applause, and he looked at Chu Yunhao.

The old man found that there was only one young man watching him practice Tai Chi, so he smiled and said, "Haha, this young man also knows Tai Chi?"

"Ah, I don't understand Tai Chi, I just think it's beautiful to watch." Chu Yunhao replied with a faint smile.

"Haha, it's no wonder. Few young people like Tai Chi, and even the elderly rarely practice it now. A dozen years ago, there were still some people practicing Tai Chi and boxing, but now they all do square dance." The old man smiled and looked at Chu Yunhao, then asked, "My friend, you said that my Tai Chi is good-looking. Then tell me, what do you think is good-looking?"

Chu Yunhao scratched his head. He just thought it was beautiful, but if he was asked to explain why it was beautiful, he was at a loss. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well... I think your steps are light and your movements are graceful. You look free and easy, and you have a state of unity of mind and body!"

"Haha, interesting!" The old man laughed heartily. He has been practicing Tai Chi here for more than 40 years, and this place has become his own exclusive territory.

After the old man laughed, he just nodded. "Not bad, not bad. Although you don't understand Tai Chi, you have a very unique observation ability. In fact, Tai Chi is not only a martial art, but also a philosophy and attitude towards life. It emphasizes the harmony of yin and yang, the combination of hardness and softness, and the cultivation of both inside and outside. By practicing Tai Chi, you can regulate your body and mind, strengthen your body, and improve your inner cultivation."

Chu Yunhao listened attentively, and was deeply attracted by the old man's words. He originally thought Tai Chi was beautiful and didn't know much about it. Now, after listening to the old man's explanation, he developed a strong interest in Tai Chi. In particular, practicing Tai Chi can regulate the body and mind, strengthen the body, and improve inner cultivation, which are all what he needs.

Chu Yunhao couldn't help but ask, "Old sir, can I learn Tai Chi from you?"

The old man smiled and said, "Of course, if you are interested, you may as well try to learn it. However, learning Tai Chi requires patience and persistence, and you cannot rush for success. As long as you study hard, I believe you will definitely gain something."

Chu Yunhao nodded excitedly and said, "Thank you, old man! I will definitely study hard."

"Well, then every morning from now on, you can come and practice Tai Chi with me! Now is not a suitable time to practice Tai Chi. Practicing Tai Chi requires a morning with rich and clear air. When the clear air fades away and the turbid air rises, practicing Tai Chi at this time will affect one's health." The old man smiled and spoke earnestly, then slowly sat down on the stool behind him.

The stool was brought by the old man himself. After practicing Tai Chi every time, he would sit down and rest for a while, enjoying the tranquility and comfort.

Next to the stool, there was a gray cloth bag. The old man reached out and patted the bag gently, then took out a thermos cup from it. The thermos cup looked a bit old, but it was still well maintained, without any damage or scratches.

The old man unscrewed the lid of the thermos, blew a little, and then took a sip carefully. The warm liquid slid down his throat, bringing a satisfied smile to his face.

Chu Yunhao stood quietly by the side, watching the old man's every move, and couldn't help but feel a surge of respect in his heart. He felt that the old man was not only good at Tai Chi, but also a wise man who understood and enjoyed life.