Blood Bonds And Golden Ties

Chapter 31: Han Jun To The Rescue

[Quan Mo Ran]

"Now that I have given you a list of masters, you are free to choose which master you want to study under." The students started to move.

Mo Ran saw Cao Xin walk to his left. He wants to become a government official? Glancing to his right, he saw Xiao Zhao stride toward Gu Shi Fu. Who should I follow? Cao Xin or Xiao Zhao? Xiao Zhao started to talk to Gu Shi Fu and Mo Ran looked back in Cao Xin's direction. He was standing in the back of a group of students who crowded the master. I can find out more about Cao Xin. Afterall, we are roommates. Xiao Zhao on the other hand...Plus, if I caught a glimpse of Dan Wen, then other people might have seen it too. Better keep an eye on him. Mo Ran walked stiffly to Xiao Zhao's side.

Gu Shi Fu turned to Mo Ran. "What is your name?"

Mo Ran brought his hands before his chest and bowed his head slightly to show respect. "Gu Shi Fu, my name is Li Qing."

"Li Qing?

"Lǐ zhí qì zhuàng,qíng bù zì jīn. Hǎo míng zì." Justice is on your side and you cannot refrain from it. Good name.

Mo Ran, with his hands still cupped in front of his chest bowed his head humbly and respectfully. "Thank you for your compliment, Shi Fu."

Xiao Zhao slowly turned to Mo Ran. "I didn't know you were interested in this."

Mo Ran merely stared at him with unblinking eyes.

"You're full of surprises." Xiao Zhao said amused.

"It's good to have a friend to help on the way," Gu Shi Fu smiled. Turning away from them, he announced, "Everyone please pay attention! I'm going to give you a mini lecture right now!"

After he had gotten the attention of the students he said, "As you know, I am Gu Shi Fu. I love medicine because I believe helping people is a duty. If you don't want to help people, don't study under me. You know, when I was your age..."

He went on and on about his experience. Mo Ran's mind wandered as the scenes around him started to fade. I wonder if Rui Ming is alright? Is she in pain? Is she being taken care of? The innocent face of Rui Ming floated into his mind. As soon as this mission is over, we will be free. You will see freedom Rui Ming, and you can mary whoever you want. You just wait. His hand felt for the wooden figure tucked under his robe. And Ru Xiang...Are they treating her well?Is she eating well? Sleeping well? Her pale face, small nose, small red lips, and long eyelashes appeared in front of him. Her shining brown eyes were as bright as the stars and he remembered the night of their wedding...

They had eaten food deep into the night and Ru Xiang was nodding off as she struggled to stay awake. Mo Ran had just told her he would get something, but when he returned, he found Ru Xiang sleeping on her arm and her arm was resting on the table, filled with food. Her eyes were closed. The elaborate golden pins in her head glittered in the fire light and hung down her head. He leaned closer to her to pick off a red petal but she had opened her eyes...

"Why are you smiling?"

Mo Ran's eyes shifted to Xiao Zhao, He was carefully searching Mo Ran's face.

"Childish," Mo Ran muttered. "When did I smile? You are being ridiculous."

"But you clearly did," Xiao Zhao insisted.

Mo Ran glared at Xiao Zhao who smiled and turned away.

"Li Qing, what are you talking about? Don't interrupt me. Stand over there!" Gu Shi Fu ordered as he pointed to an area a distance away.

Mo Ran shot Xiao Zhao a glare as he obeyed. Not even one class and I am already in trouble. Why is fate so cruel to me?

When class had finally ended, Mo Ran started to stride away. Xiao Zhao trailed behind Mo Ran, not knowing what to do. Before Mo Ran could get far, he was intercepted by Han Jun who faced him. "Hello! How was your class? Where are you going?"