frightfiction Chapter 718 Regular Chapter
Chapter 718 Regular Chapter
The flying sports car landed smoothly on the dedicated helipad at the headquarters of Xiaobaizi Technology in Shanghai, drawing sidelong glances and murmurs of amazement from many employees. Lin Bufan opened the car door, and the head of the technical team, who had been waiting there, immediately greeted him, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"President Lin! You've finally arrived!" The person in charge rubbed his hands together, his eyes almost glued to the cool-looking flying car.
Lin Bufan casually tossed him the car keys and pointed inside the car: "Here's the car for you. Feel free to explore it. The operating manual and technical white paper are in the storage compartment under the driver's seat. If you don't understand anything, look at them yourself first. If you still can't figure it out... we'll talk about it when I get back."
"That's wonderful! Don't worry, Mr. Lin, we will definitely organize our best team to master this technology as soon as possible!" The person in charge was overjoyed, carefully taking the key as if he were holding some fragile and rare treasure.
"Okay, take it easy, just don't break it." Lin Bufan waved his hand dismissively and turned to walk into the building.
Lin Bufan arrived at Andy's office door with practiced ease; the door was ajar. He gently pushed it open and saw Andy standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the bustling scene outside, seemingly lost in thought, unaware of his arrival.
Lin Bufan tiptoed silently up behind Andy, then suddenly reached out and gently covered her eyes. He deliberately lowered his voice and said in a teasing tone, "Wife, guess who your husband is?"
Andy was startled by the sudden darkness and contact, but then the familiar scent and the even more familiar, easy lines instantly relaxed her. A helpless yet indulgent smile spread across her lips, and she leaned comfortably into Lin Bufan's arms.
Lin Bufan spent two hours cuddling with Andy in her office before leaving.
There's no other way; to have the best of both worlds, I still have to go to Yunnan first!
After several hours of flight, Lin Bufan set foot on Yunnan soil. He immediately dialed Chen Nanxing's number after turning on his phone.
"Hey? Bufan!" Chen Nanxing's excited voice came from the other end of the phone, with the sounds of birds chirping and the rustling of leaves in the breeze in the background: "Have you arrived yet? Come on over! The inn we're staying at is so nice, and there's a really beautiful meadow outside. Come quick!"
Lin Bufan smiled and replied, "I just landed. Send me the address and I'll be there right away."
"Okay, I'll send it to you right away! Hurry up, this place is so beautiful, I guarantee you won't want to leave once you're here!" Chen Nanxing said excitedly, and soon a location message was sent to Lin Bufan's phone.
Lin Bufan glanced at the address; it was quite a distance from the airport. He disliked the slow pace of taking a taxi, looked around, found a secluded corner, and with a thought, took out a… ordinary bicycle from his system space.
"Alright, I'll treat it as exercise." Lin Bufan hopped on his bicycle, took a deep breath of the fresh, humid air of Yunnan, and then mustered all his strength, pedaling furiously like wheels of fire. Driven by his brute force, the bicycle sped up to a speed comparable to a "land-based flying machine," rushing towards its destination at breakneck speed.
Following the navigation, Lin Bufan rode the bicycle that he had pedaled so fast it left afterimages, and arrived at the location sent by Chen Nanxing—Yunmiao Village—in no time. Ancient trees towered at the entrance of the village, a clear stream babbled by, and a bluestone path meandered into the depths of the village, exuding a tranquil and rustic atmosphere.
After finding a secluded spot and storing the bicycle in his system space, Lin Bufan was about to call Chen Nanxing when he heard a commotion and exclamations coming from the village.
Following the sound, one could see a startled white horse galloping wildly across the village's stone-paved road, its hooves striking the flagstones with a rapid, chaotic clatter. A boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old was frantically chasing after it, shouting, "Don't run! Don't run!"
Just ahead of the galloping white horse, Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing emerged from a tie-dye shop, chatting and laughing, carrying newly purchased handicrafts, completely unaware of the approaching danger. Their backs were to the oncoming horse, their voices and attention drawn to the surrounding shops and scenery.
Just as the startled white horse was about to crash into the two women, they finally came to their senses!
Seeing this, Lin Bufan was somewhat stunned!
I remember in the original drama, when Xu Hongdou first arrived in Yunmiao Village, this energetic young man was chasing a horse!
Why are they chasing horses again?
Is this a regular feature of Yunmiao Village, performed every day?
Just as the white horse was about to collide with Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, and the two women showed expressions of fear, Lin Bufan finally made his move!
Suddenly, he exerted force with both legs, and his whole body darted out like a cheetah! His speed was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. He left a faint afterimage in the place where he stood, and almost instantly covered a distance of dozens of meters, appearing in front of Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing.
Facing the charging white horse with ferocious momentum, Lin Bufan simply reached out and precisely grasped the reins, while gently pressing his other hand on the horse's shoulder.
The white horse, brimming with immense momentum, was abruptly halted as if it had crashed into an invisible wall of air by his push and pull. Its hooves paved the ground, emitting restless neighs, and its massive body reared up slightly due to inertia, but Lin Bufan held it firmly with one hand, preventing it from breaking free even slightly.
Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing only reacted at this moment, their faces turned pale with fright, their screams caught in their throats, and they instinctively hugged each other tightly.
The white horse was clearly quite frightened. Even though Lin Bufan had pulled it back, it still shook its head violently and pounded the ground with its hooves, trying to break free of its restraints.
Lin Bufan frowned slightly, raised his eyes, and shot his gaze like cold lightning to the restless white horse. His eyes were sharp as knives, carrying an invisible sense of oppression, as if it came from the top of the food chain.
Strangely enough, the white horse, which had been struggling fiercely, suddenly stiffened the moment its eyes met Lin Bufan's, as if frozen by invisible ice. Its eyes, previously filled with terror and wildness, were now replaced by a deeper fear, as if it had seen some ancient beast. Even its neighing caught in its throat, leaving only heavy, terrified breathing. It stood frozen in place, not daring to move, even its tail drooping, as docile as a sheep seeing a lion.
Just then, the boy who had been chasing the horse came running up, panting. Seeing the horse had been subdued, he repeatedly apologized to Lin Bufan and the two still-shaken girls: "I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I don't know how the horse suddenly got scared! Did it hurt you?"
Lin Bufan ignored the panting boy who had caught up with him and immediately turned to look at Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing behind him. His gaze quickly swept over the two of them, and he asked with concern, "Are you alright? Were you scared?"
Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, still shaken, patted their chests and took a few deep breaths before their complexions returned to normal. Chen Nanxing shook his head, his voice still trembling slightly, "No...it's nothing, I was just startled." Xu Hongdou echoed softly, "Yeah, thank goodness you arrived in time."
It was only then that the two realized what had happened. Chen Nanxing looked at Lin Bufan in surprise: "How did you get here so quickly? It took us ages to get here!"
Lin Bufan raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a roguish smile, and lowered his voice mysteriously: "Me... just now at the airport, I vaguely heard my two princesses calling for their prince charming, so I was extremely anxious and rushed over here on auspicious clouds."
Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing both rolled their eyes at Lin Bufan, their earlier shock largely dispelled by his nonsensical words.
Lin Bufan smiled, his gaze shifting to the white horse beside him, which was trembling and behaving like a docile lamb because of his gaze. He tapped it with his chin and said, "This beast has startled you all. It's quite a sin. How about this, let it make amends by being your mount for a while. How about riding it for a bit? Consider it a lesson for it."
Before the two girls could answer, the young man became anxious, waving his hands hastily, his face full of worry: "This horse is spirited and doesn't usually let people ride it. Now that it's startled, it's even more dangerous! What if you fall off..."
Lin Bufan glanced at the boy and interrupted, "Young man, didn't your teacher teach you when you were in school? It's only natural that you should be punished for your mistakes. If this applies to people, how much more so to a horse? Since it made a mistake and frightened my friend, it should be punished to atone for its crime."
The boy was taken aback by Lin Bufan's theory that "even horses should be punished for their mistakes." He opened his mouth, somewhat confused: "Horses... even horses should be punished for their mistakes?"
“Of course!” Lin Bufan nodded matter-of-factly, then his gaze returned to the white horse. His eyes weren't fierce, but an invisible pressure permeated the air, as if the surrounding atmosphere had solidified. He stared into the white horse's eyes and spoke slowly, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty: “Tell me yourself, if you make a mistake, shouldn't you be punished? Hmm?”
The white horse seemed to truly understand Lin Bufan's words. Under his gaze, its massive head began to sway up and down, once, twice... the frequency increasing until it was practically nodding frantically. Its large, wet eyes were filled with a pleading tone, as if saying, "I know I was wrong, I am willing to be punished." It even puffed out a little with its nose, making a soft "hissing" sound, as if trying to please him.
Lin Bufan withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, looked at the dumbfounded boy, and spread his hands: "Look, it's more sensible than you, knowing that it should be punished for its mistakes. This shows that it has deeply realized its mistake and is eager to correct it. We should always give those who know their mistakes and can correct them... a chance, right?"
The boy stared at his white horse, which was usually unruly but now as docile as a fake horse, and then at Lin Bufan, who had a "I'm right" look on his face. He was completely dumbfounded. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. His worldview had been shaken like never before.
Lin Bufan looked at the white horse nodding frantically, then turned to Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing with a serious expression, spreading his hands and saying, "Look how sincere its attitude is in admitting its mistake. Its remorse is evident to heaven and earth! Shouldn't we show some humanitarianism and give it a chance to make amends? Let it carry you around for a while, which can be considered a redemption for its soul."
Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing stared at the bizarre yet amusing scene before them, their initial shock completely dispelled, replaced by a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Chen Nanxing waved his hand, "Never mind, it didn't do it on purpose. We're all fine, no need for this."
Xu Hongdou nodded in agreement: "Yes, let's not make things difficult for it."
“Sigh, it’s not that I’m not giving it a chance.” Lin Bufan immediately turned his head and sighed at the white horse, his tone tinged with regret: “Brother Horse, you heard it too. It’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s just that these two kind beauties are unwilling to give you a chance to correct your mistakes. It seems… you can only continue your horse life with this guilt.”
Upon hearing Lin Bufan's words, the white horse seemed to have received a terrifying verdict. A deep fear and anxiety instantly filled its enormous eyes. It stopped simply nodding and began to whimper softly, pleadingly and sobbing. Its massive head kept nuzzling towards Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, cautiously rubbing its nose against their arms and clothes. Its eyes were wet, filled with pleading and pleas, and its four legs paced restlessly. It looked just like a child afraid of being abandoned.
"Is it...is it begging us?" Chen Nanxing looked at the white horse's almost fawning behavior, tugged at Xu Hongdou's sleeve uncertainly, and asked in a low voice.
Xu Hongdou was also somewhat bewildered by the horse's remarkably human-like behavior, and nodded hesitantly: "It seems...yes."
Lin Bufan immediately took over the conversation, explaining in a serious tone, "That's right! It doesn't want to spend the rest of its life carrying this heavy guilt! It longs for its soul to be purified, for its body and mind to be elevated, and for it to atone for its sins by serving you! Simply put, its greatest wish now is for you to ride on it and let it carry you around this beautiful village, so as to wash away the sin of disturbing you two just now!"
These words were spoken in a high-sounding manner, yet even the boy chasing the horse nearby couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth, his face clearly saying, "Are you kidding me?" Chen Nanxing and Xu Hongdou exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with suspicion—was this horse possessed? Or had Lin Bufan done something to it?
Ignoring the three men's suspicious gazes, Lin Bufan looked down at the white horse and asked in a confirming tone, "Brother Ma, am I right? Do you genuinely want to give the two beauties a ride to express your apology?"
"Hiss-hiss—" The white horse immediately emitted a rapid and firm hissing sound from its nostrils, nodding its big head like a chick pecking at rice, so fast that one worried it might dislocate its neck. The earnestness and "desire" in its eyes were almost overflowing.
“Look,” Lin Bufan spread his hands, making a “facts speak louder than words” expression at the three of them: “The voice of the masses, ah no… Comrade Xiao Ma’s wishes, are very strong!”