question of heaven

It looked different again, the entire lake was calm and the air was fresh and pleasant.While driving, they pointed and commented on the charming scenery of Fuxian Lake. Occasionally, they saw people fishing by the lake, looking very leisurely.When they came to the "Sunshine Coast", they felt that there were suddenly a lot of people, bustling and full of voices.In the middle of the water hundreds of meters away on the opposite side, a hill rises from the ground, which the locals call "Lonely Mountain".The overall square area is not very large, there are many people on it, and the operating wooden boats shuttle back and forth on the lake.

According to the plan, they were going to take a boat to visit the isolated island opposite, but they found that the weather had changed a bit. The sky, which was originally clear and clear, was now a little gray, and the wind blowing on them was less cool.

Cheng Huang said to Teacher Chu: "If you don't go to Gushan Island, don't go, find a place to sit."

Seeing Wu Xiaoyang and Pu Yan eager to try, Chu Xiuxiu said, "You two children can go if you want, and we will accompany the teacher." The two of them ran happily to the boating point.

There are many professional ferry boats, and you can get to the opposite side for 20 yuan per person.Gushan Island is about 800 meters away from the Sunshine Coast, and it took more than 20 minutes to reach the shore because the waves hindered the boat's progress.

Wu Xiaoyang and Pu Yan stepped on the land on the shore of the isolated island and looked around.Although this island protruding abruptly in the water is small, it still has a considerable height and looks steep and precipitous.Gushan Island is the only island in Fuxian Lake. It is located in the south of Fuxian Lake, with an area of ​​about 6 square meters. The artificially trimmed steps are criss-crossed, and there will be many forks on the walking paths.Fortunately, the entire island is not big, so you can walk around casually without losing your way.

They came to a steep hill in the southwest, looked at the clear and attractive lake below, and occasionally saw groups of fish swimming through the water.It is said that if you are lucky, you can see the formation of herring in rows, just like a military parade, neat and uniform.Herring is the most representative fish species in Fuxian Lake. It is not only delicious in taste, but also has a long life span and can grow to a particularly large size.

After a short walk, we arrived at the southernmost tip of Gushan Island. There is a relatively low and slanted place immersed in the water. There is no slight ridge of soil in the place soaked by water. There are only a few huge stones connected together to stretch out. Facing the water, there is a big upright stone at the very end, with the four characters "天涯海角" written on it.At this time, there is a little smog on the lake, which makes people think of the endless sea.

Pu Yan was a little scared and didn't dare to go any further. Wu Xiaoyang yelled a few times, and she simply sat down on the rock.He didn't know where the idea came from, he took her hand and let her walk towards the farthest huge stone step by step behind him.The two of them stood on this stone, as if they were in a fairyland-like dream. What they were stepping on was not a stone, but floating on the undulating lake water out of thin air.

It took a while for Pu Yan to dare to open her eyes. Looking at the magnificent picture in front of her, the surprise on her face was hard to hide. She took Wu Xiaoyang's hand and shook it.Wu Xiaoyang said: "At this moment, I feel like a mermaid, with a charming smile on the corner of your mouth, seducing kind people." Pu Yan raised her head disdainfully, as if to say: "Don't come here, you are a bad person, what is kindness?" ?”

At this time, the wind was much stronger than before, and the two reluctantly left "The End of the World," walking along the winding path to the top of the mountain.This is the highest end of Gushan Island, with obvious traces of artificial restoration.You can see a lot of concrete ground, surrounded by flowers and trees, and looking forward is the clear and rippling lake.The two stood on a rock, looking at the lake below, their hearts became very peaceful and relaxed in an instant, and people couldn't help but want to let go of the trivial matters of life and the worries in their hearts.

Only when you are in such a position, you will look at the clear lake water and make associations: According to legend, the Jade Emperor sent the stone in the sky and Xiao Erxian to inspect the world.When I came to central Yunnan, I saw a pool of clear water, sparkling.Fascinated by the scenery of the lake and mountains, the two immortals forgot to return to the heaven, and stayed here forever watching the beautiful lake.In order to keep its traces, it is named Fuxian Lake.To this day, I can often hear fishermen say that when they sail a boat on the lake and look into the distance, they can still vaguely see two immortals admiring the beautiful scenery in the lake.

Scientific research has long concluded: Fuxian Lake: Located in Chengjiang County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, it is the second deepest freshwater lake in my country, more than 70 kilometers away from the provincial capital Kunming.It is shaped like an inverted gourd, with large ends and a small middle, wide and deep in the north, narrow and shallow in the south.The altitude of the lake is 1722.5 meters, the area is 216.6 square kilometers, and the volume is 206.2 billion cubic meters. The average depth of the lake is 95.2 meters, and the deepest part is 158.9 meters. Plateau lakes account for 12% of the total water storage capacity, accounting for 6% of the national freshwater lake storage capacity.The water quality is Class I and can be directly drunk. It is one of the natural lakes with the best water quality in my country.Xu Xiake, a traveler in the Ming Dynasty, recorded that "Mount Dian has a lot of soil, so many rivers are blocked to form a sea, and the rivers are turbid, but Fuxian Lake is the clearest."

The two left the top of the isolated island, walked down the mountain from the other direction, followed the artificially repaired road to the place where they disembarked just now, boarded the boat and returned to the beach of "Sunshine Coast".When they came to the busiest section of the road, they saw a dazzling array of fragrant snacks on both sides of the road.There is a special snack: small fish and shrimps salvaged from Fuxian Lake are strung together with bamboo sticks, then deep-fried in an oil pan and sprinkled with seasonings, the taste is particularly delicious.Seeing that Pu Yan liked it very much, she took Wu Xiaoyang's hand and ran over, happily ordered more than ten skewers, and the two of them ate while walking.

The two came to the coffee shop of the Sunshine Coast Hotel and saw Teacher Chu and the three chatting.Chu Xiuxiu said to him: "Xiao Yang, the room has already been opened. Tonight we will share one room, Cheng Huang and Pu Yan will live in one room, and the teacher will live in one room alone."

"The two of you are back, so I just want to tell you a legend." Teacher Chu said, "I checked the books, and Chengjiang is a somewhat mysterious place, and many things can't be explained. For example, today we are in the stone There is also the portrait in Chengjiang Ancient City. There is a local legend: whoever can solve this mystery will gain great wealth. For thousands of years, no one has been able to solve this legend. Gradually It has become an eternal mystery."

Seeing everyone’s questioning eyes, Teacher Chu continued: “In ancient times, there was an ancient city of Yuyuan on the north shore of Fuxian Lake, which later fell to the bottom of the lake for unknown reasons. But for thousands of years, there has been a nursery rhyme circulating among the local people: The stone dragon is against the stone tiger, gold is ten million and five, and whoever solves the riddle can get half of the mansion; the lion looks at the river sun, and the golden bell is against the jade drum, whoever can see through it can save half of the mansion. The riddle is here, But the mystery has not been solved. After a long time, everyone regards it as a joke after dinner."

Wu Xiaoyang silently repeated the "mystery" that Teacher Chu said just now, thought for a while, but didn't have any clues, so he threw it aside.He has never had much interest in power, wealth, etc., and is far less attracted to him than the meaning represented by the portrait that appeared in the boulder at noon. He wanted to ask many times, but he held back.

When it was almost six o'clock, the weather was better.Teacher Chu said: "Let's go for a walk outside, and then come back to eat." Naturally, everyone had no objections, so they stood up.They walked out of the hotel, came to the road around the lake, and walked slowly.When they came to the place where Pu Yan bought snacks just now, Pu Yan and Cheng Huang happily went over to buy and taste them.

After passing the lakeside square, we have already walked out of the commercial section of business, and there are few people.The sky hasn't fully opened yet, but I still feel very comfortable.After walking through Xiaomagou, it is already a long way from the Sunshine Coast Hotel.

They were walking back when they saw a panicked fisherman rowing a boat at a fast speed on the lake several hundred meters away from the shore.He rowed with a lot of force, and looked back from time to time, and then continued to row forward vigorously, with a very obvious flustered look, giving people the first impression that something particularly important must have happened.

They stopped and looked at the fisherman still in a panic.When the fishing boat approached the shore, he could be seen more clearly, his face was pale and frightened.

Seeing them, the fisherman stammered and said, "Big fish ----- big fish, a big fish I've never seen before."

They didn't realize what it meant for a while, Cheng Huang said: "What heavy rain? What are you talking about? What happened?"

The fisherman calmed down a little: "I was rowing just now, and saw a very big fish surfaced. I have never seen such a big fish, even bigger than my boat."

When the five people heard this, they were very surprised. They looked at the boat and looked at it. It was more than ten meters long. If it was bigger than this boat, it would be amazing.

Chu Xiuxiu said: "Come on, smoke a cigarette, speak slowly, don't worry."

The fisherman lit up his cigarette tremblingly, took two puffs and said, "I really saw a very big fish. It opened its mouth when it raised its head. It was bigger than the big plastic basin for washing clothes at home. It swam forward. When moving, the dorsal fin above the water is so high." Seeing how he gestured, Wu Xiaoyang saw that it was at least [-] to [-] centimeters.

The five of them looked in the direction pointed by the fisherman, and they could vaguely see a huge object moving slowly in the water, and a blocky object like a sail was moving forward through the water.They knew that if what the fisherman said was true, the object that cut through the water was the dorsal fin of the big fish, but unfortunately the distance was too far to confirm further.

Cheng Huang asked again: "Have you seen such a big fish before?"

"No." The fisherman said: "We grew up by the lake, and we have seen the biggest fish with a length of several meters. I have never seen such a big fish, but I often heard old people say that there are big fish in the lake."

Wu Xiaoyang asked curiously, "What kind of fish did you see just now?"

The fisherman said, "You don't need to ask. It must be herring. I've seen a lot since I was a child. In this lake, only herring can grow so big."

Chu Xiuxiu comforted him a few words, and the fisherman basically returned to normal, packed up his belongings and went home.

Cheng Huang said: "Teacher, do you think there really are such big fish in this lake?"

"It is said that there are indeed, but no real ones have been caught." Mr. Chu said: "This lake is more than 100 meters deep, and it has been formed for such a long time, and herring is a particularly large fish species that can grow. From this point of view, There is still a great possibility that there are big fish in the lake.” He continued: “Over the years, I have heard many stories and many people have seen big fish. The biggest fish I have ever seen is only a few meters long. Today’s What the fisherman said is definitely not a lie, because people need a reason to tell lies. Besides, you can see his expression, pale and terrified, not to mention that he grew up by the lake, and he is still very good at judging fish. Eyesight. From this point of view, the big fish this fisherman saw should be real, at least he thinks it is real."

They went back to the hotel restaurant for dinner. Wu Xiaoyang really wanted to ask what the unicorn that appeared in the boulder at noon meant, but he never had the chance.When they returned to their rooms, he couldn't bear it any longer: "Brother Chu, what does the portrait that appeared in the boulder at noon mean? Tell me about it."

Chu Xiuxiu said: "This is very easy to understand. It is said that you have the talent of a unicorn and have a very rare talent, but what is not certain is which aspect this talent belongs to. From an ideological point of view, the higher a person's talent , the more peculiar; but if you choose the wrong direction, the result will only be worse, worse than ordinary people, and you will live a very depressed life. Therefore, the key to the problem is to determine which aspect your talent belongs to? "

Wu Xiaoyang was thoughtful, and he once again thought of the four sentences that Teacher Zhang said to him in the third year of high school, and the conversation with Teacher Chu a few days ago.

Chu Xiuxiu looked at him earnestly: "Xiao Yang, I heard you said last time that you have resigned from the unit. What are your plans in the future?"

"I don't have a specific plan yet." Wu Xiaoyang seemed very blunt: "I haven't had a month since I resigned from the unit. A while ago, I was playing with my friends in a daze. I was very tired of that kind of life and wanted to change it. For a moment. It was at this time that I met Pu Yan, and later I met Teacher Chu and you. To be honest, I haven’t had time to think about what I will do in the future? What are my plans.”

Chu Xiuxiu said, "What do you think of us?"

"Teacher Chu is a real wise man, so I don't need to say more." Wu Xiaoyang said sincerely: "Both you and Sister Cheng feel very good and talented. It makes people feel upright and awe-inspiring. There is a sense of solidity and security. .”

Chu Xiuxiu smiled happily and said, "What do you think of Teacher Chu's thoughts?"

Wu Xiaoyang said: "Teacher Chu's thoughts are broad and profound, of course he is amazing. I have never seen anyone like him. Thinking about those people waiting at the door of Teacher Chu's house all day long, they must have something to ask for."

"Yes." Chu Xiuxiu said: "Those people are either high-ranking or wealthy people. Everyone has an unusual background. Otherwise, how could their parents know about our teacher. In fact, their purpose is very clear. , just hoped that the teacher could accept them as students, but the teacher refused after talking with them, and in the future, no matter how much they begged, the teacher would not agree."

Wu Xiaoyang said: "Speaking of which, Teacher Chu has offended a lot of people."

"So what?" Chu Xiuxiu was very disapproving: "Who is our teacher? Don't look at him doing nothing all day long, and there are many people who oppose him; however, there are many people who give him face. What can people do to him."

"There are many people who oppose him, why?" Wu Xiaoyang was very puzzled: "Teacher Chu is a maverick, and it is very possible to offend people, but if he is opposed, is it necessary?"

"You are very wise, and you can distinguish the difference in an instant." Chu Xiuxiu said: "The teacher has a noble character, even if he offends someone at any time, it is not a big deal; it is different when he opposes, they are against the teacher. ideas."

Wu Xiaoyang said, "Who are they?"

Chu Xiuxiu said: "Basically, they are famous figures in the cultural world. You may not understand it for a while, but as long as you participate in the 'Cangshan Summit', you will understand everything."

"Cangshan Summit." Wu Xiaoyang said: "Is it our Cangshan Mountain in Dali, Yunnan?" Chu Xiuxiu said: "Of course it is, have you heard of it?"

Wu Xiaoyang said: "Not before. Pu Yan said a few words a few days ago, but I don't know the specific situation."

"This shows that you don't know much about the cultural world." Chu Xiuxiu said: "There is a saying in the cultural world: 'Cao is a genius in the South and North, and the stars in Cangshan bless China'. Its meaning is: as long as you get on." People on the Cangshan list will become famous figures in the Chinese cultural circles; if they can get guidance from Nansu and Beicao, they will have a promising future; If you pass on your disciples, you can become masters and kings in the industry; and this genius refers to our teacher."

Wu Xiaoyang was very excited, and Chu Xiuxiu continued: "Speaking of the Cangshan Summit, it is really annoying and funny. It was first initiated by our teacher, and it was even decided by our teacher to hold it in Cangshan, Dali. However, in the past , Our teacher has always been at the bottom of the list, and there are still some malicious people clamoring to kick Teacher Chu from the summit, that is to say, disqualifying us from participating in the summit. Big joke?"

The more Wu Xiaoyang listened, the more annoyed he became, and a feeling of resentment surged up.After this period of contact, he has unknowingly regarded them, especially Pu Yan, as close people.Now, the person closest to me is being treated unfairly, who would replace it?The mood is also difficult to calm down.

This change in his mood was evident on his face, and Chu Xiuxiu could see it at a glance: "We came to Chengjiang today mainly because of the portrait that appeared in the boulder at noon, and we came here just for you. "

Wu Xiaoyang was really surprised: "What can I do, please trouble Teacher Chu and you how to do it."

Chu Xiuxiu said: "The teacher told us: You have a great spirit, good conduct, and you have a very high understanding, and you have a special liking for academics; and you are well-read, affectionate and righteous. I came up with the idea of ​​taking you as a student. Today's trip to Chengjiang, the portrait that appeared on the boulder made the teacher make a final decision, he wants to take you as a student."

Wu Xiaoyang was full of surprises, and Chu Xiuxiu continued: "Two days ago, did you fight with someone because of Pu Yan, and taught yourself 'sign language'?"

Wu Xiaoyang said: "This is normal, and others would do the same."

Chu Xiuxiu said: "Wrong, only very few people would do this. The kindness and bravery of most people are often only in the mind, and they will only be shown in specific circumstances. If you don't do this, you won't do it." Some people will think that you are wrong, but the key is that you have done it. I consider myself a kind and upright person, but I did not do this. To be honest, we all praise you behind your back."

Wu Xiaoyang was a little embarrassed: "Brother Chu, don't say that, I'm even embarrassed, if there is anything I can help in the future, I'm happy."

"It's not helping me." Chu Xiuxiu said, "To put it simply, do you want to be Teacher Chu's student?"

"Yes, very much." Wu Xiaoyang replied immediately: "I mentioned it to Teacher Chu two days ago, but he didn't agree, so I'm embarrassed to mention it again."

Chu Xiuxiu said, "Do you really want to?"

"Yes, I really want to." Wu Xiaoyang said, "It would be a great blessing for me to be able to worship Teacher Chu as my teacher."

Chu Xiuxiu said, "Okay, let's talk about this later."

At this time, Pu Yan sent a WeChat message to Wu Xiaoyang, saying: "Let's go outside for a stroll and come back later, okay?"

"Okay, see you in the lobby later." He came to the hotel lobby and waited for a few minutes, then walked out with Pu Yan, seeing her happy face, Wu Xiaoyang felt very happy.

The sky darkened a bit. They walked to the most crowded commercial area and saw that the snacks selling skewers during the day were still there.Pu Yan took Wu Xiaoyang's hand, walked over quickly and bought a few bunches, then went to a convenience store to buy two bottles of Coke, and came to the square by the lake.

Wu Xiaoyang said: "I want to worship Mr. Chu as my teacher and be his student."

"Good thing, I can tell that Teacher Chu likes you very much." Pu Yan sent a WeChat message on her mobile phone, "Did you know? I was shocked when the unicorn-like portrait on the boulder came out at noon today. I checked the time, it was exactly twelve o'clock."

"I have to thank you for all of this." Wu Xiaoyang said with emotion: "If I didn't know you, I couldn't know Teacher Chu, and my friend fought with others before. Thinking about it now, I am really afraid. If I was stubborn at that time, My path in life may well be a different one."

Pu Yan said in sign language: "It's not possible, it must be."

Wu Xiaoyang said: "Thinking about it now, it really seems like a lifetime away."

Pu Yan smiled at the corner of her mouth and said in sign language: "God knows that you are in trouble, and specially sent me to rescue you. I accept your thanks."

Wu Xiaoyang was very happy. Seeing that it was almost eight o'clock, he said, "Let's go back, the time is almost up."

Pu Yan said: "The few days I met you were the most meaningful days in my life. Many things happened in these few days made me feel that life can always create miracles." Wu Xiaoyang felt the same way.

When they returned to the hotel lounge, they saw Mr. Chu and the three of them drinking tea.Pu Yan placed the skewers and snacks she had bought on the table. Teacher Chu and Chu Xiuxiu smiled and shook hands, while Cheng Huang ate very vigorously.

Teacher Chu looked at Wu Xiaoyang and said, "Do you really want to be my student?"

Wu Xiaoyang said, "Yes, I really want to."

"Let me explain clearly first." Teacher Chu said: "Once you become my student, you will inevitably bring about a problem. Many people in the cultural circle will become your enemies for no reason. Although you have not offended them at all, They might embarrass you, aren't you worried?"

"So what?" Wu Xiaoyang said: "Ordinarily, no one would object, but that's not the life I want. Justice is at ease, as long as what I do does not violate my heart, no matter how many people object to me Fear nothing."

Teacher Chu and the others all showed happy smiles, and Pu Yan was even more happy.Teacher Chu said: "It has been said since ancient times: 'Only a great hero can show his true colors, and a true talent can be a man of nature'."

Hearing what Teacher Chu said, Wu Xiaoyang felt inexplicably heroic. No matter how tortuous the road ahead was and how many people opposed him, he would have no regrets.

Teacher Chu said: "Since you want to be my student, I am also willing to accept you as a student, but there is still one thing to be done."

Wu Xiaoyang was surprised: "Teacher, please tell me."

"This is a big event for you." Teacher Chu said: "Because it will completely change the trajectory of your life, so, both emotionally and rationally, you need to tell your parents about this matter first. Do this , not only to solicit their opinions, but also to respect them."

"Teacher, our family is very democratic." Wu Xiaoyang said, "They only have one requirement for me, that is, to behave in an upright manner and not to follow crooked ways. The rest is up to me to decide."

Chu Xiuxiu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Do as the teacher tells you, because it is a respect for your parents." Wu Xiaoyang immediately understood that what the teacher did was the right way.

A relaxed atmosphere came quietly, turning the somewhat serious atmosphere upside down just now, as if a major event had already been settled.It was already very late at night, and Chu Xiuxiu slept very peacefully.

Wu Xiaoyang didn't feel sleepy at all, his heart was turbulent, and his thoughts were running fast.He knew that he was going to bid farewell to his previous life path and embark on a completely different path.

He was eagerly looking forward to tomorrow's arrival.