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At that moment, Elder Brother Li and Hanno were confirming with the young man, "Are you sure you want to live in a strange world? There won't be anyone or anything familiar there; you might find it hard to adjust."
The young man, who went by the name Haiming but was actually named Song Minghai, replied firmly, "I'm sure. In this world, even if no one knows me, I still feel like they look at me as if I'm some kind of male pet. Only by going to a completely unfamiliar world can I start a new life."
His determination made Hanno and Elder Brother Li stop persuading him. After all, they didn't want Song Minghai to stay in this world either. The two taught him many modern skills, such as how to use projectors and computers. They couldn't let Song Minghai remain here and leak any secrets; sending him to the modern world was the best choice. Of course, they wouldn't let him know how he would get there.
Hanno took out an identification card and handed it to Song Minghai. "Once you get there, we'll arrange housing for you and give you some money. You can use the computer to learn online and do whatever you want in the future. This is your ID card; keep it safe."
"Thank you!" Song Minghai gratefully accepted the ID card. His long hair had been cut short, making him look less gloomy and more vibrant. He was already quite handsome; otherwise, Li Xuan Zong wouldn't have brought him into the palace—though that was part of his own plan to assassinate Li Xuan Zong. Elder Brother Li had found him first and involved him in their scheme. If that poor young man had really gone through with the assassination, it was uncertain whether he would have succeeded, but his life would surely have been lost. He had entered the palace with a determination to die.
Hanno was momentarily dazzled by his beauty and asked, "Are you interested in acting? I have a friend who's a director. If you want to act, I can introduce you to him; I guarantee you'll become a superstar in the Ming Dynasty!"
Song Minghai responded with confusion, "??"
He didn't understand what being a star meant, but acting...
"I don't want to be an actor."
"Uh..." Hanno thought about the differences between modern and ancient terms; being an actor in ancient times was considered a lowly profession. "Not an actor; it's a star! Forget it; I'll explain it better once you understand that world after you go modern."
Hanno then pulled out a new smartphone. "Here’s a phone for you; my contact number is in there. If you ever want to become a star, just call me."
"Oh!" Song Minghai curiously took the phone and started fiddling with it. He had used computers before but was handling a smartphone for the first time; soon enough, he became engrossed.
Hanno and Elder Brother Li didn’t disturb him and sat quietly waiting for him to play as much as he wanted.
"Now he looks like a child," Hanno remarked. "He's only seventeen but seems as weary as an old man."
Elder Brother Li replied, "After experiencing such devastation and suffering so much, he had no choice but to grow up quickly."
"Fortunately, you contacted him first," Hanno sighed. "Otherwise, this child would have lost his life for nothing."
"I never expected that back then, Li Xuan Zong would not only fail to support the Song Family to placate Loyal Prince and Snow Orchid County Mistress, but also secretly ordered the assassination of Song Minghai. It's a pity that this child had to hide in a brothel just to survive. What a good kid he is."
Does she still remember Snow Orchid County Mistress? She was the woman who once tried to forcibly take Elder Brother Li as her husband. Song Minghai was the younger brother-in-law of Liu Guanwun, the top scholar who was initially harmed by Snow Orchid County Mistress. Because Liu Guanwun had a fiancée, Snow Orchid County Mistress sent people to burn down the entire family of Liu Guanwun's fiancée, leaving only Song Minghai alive since he was not home at the time. Li Xuan Zong seized this opportunity to bring Snow Orchid County Mistress down from her position as princess to County Princess. However, at that time, Loyalty and Obedience Prince was powerful, and Li Xuan Zong did not want to provoke him, so he could only let the two victims, Song Minghai and Liu Guanwun, suffer. Liu Guanwun, being clever, saw through Li Xuan Zong's intentions and took refuge in a monastery first. He wanted to inform his brother-in-law Song Minghai but couldn't find him, which led to Song Minghai being hunted down and forced to hide in a brothel for his life.
"General, Madam, Master Konghui requests an audience," a servant reported.
Master Konghui was Liu Guanwun's Buddhist name.
"Let him in," Hanno instructed.
Moments later, a young monk entered. He wore an old robe patched with repairs but was very clean. His eyes were half-closed, and his exceptionally handsome face seemed to radiate a holy light that made one feel he was an enlightened monk at first glance.
"The two benefactors are polite; I wonder what brings you to summon me?"
Hanno returned the greeting. "Master, there is an old acquaintance of yours who is about to embark on a journey and wishes to see you one last time."
The monk replied calmly, "I have long left the world; how could I have any old acquaintances?"
Hearing the monk's voice, Song Minghai rushed out from inside the room. "Brother-in-law!"
The monk suddenly looked up. "Minghai? You... you're not dead?"
Hanno and Elder Brother Li stepped out, leaving the room for the two tearful individuals.
"Have you arranged everything on the modern side?" Elder Brother Li asked. "We can't just throw Song Minghai into modernity without care; after all, he is still just a child."
"Don't worry, I've reserved a room for Song Minghai in the house in the village. It has a computer and internet connection. I've also informed my parents, so they can take care of him for a while. Once he gets familiar with modern society through the internet, we'll send him to school to meet more people. The house is already bought and renovated, and the owner has written it in Song Minghai's name. When he goes to college, he can move back to his own home..."
Hanno was discussing the arrangements for Song Minghai.
"I wonder how long it will take for this child to get into college. He can't stay at home forever; we have so many secrets."
Hanno said, "I think this child is quite smart. It should be enough for him to grasp high school knowledge in about six months, right?"
Elder Brother Li chuckled twice. "Are you implying that modern children are not as smart as ancient ones?"
Hanno chuckled again. "That's not what I mean! I just think that since Song Minghai doesn't need to take science subjects and only needs to focus on humanities, his proficiency in classical literature is at a graduate level. He should be able to get into the Chinese Department."
"Even if he focuses on humanities, math and English are still required subjects. Do you really think that in just six months, Song Minghai can reach the level of a high school student?"
"Well..." Hanno scratched the back of her head, unsure.
As they spoke, the monk and Song Minghai walked out of the room, both still with traces of tears in their eyes.
The monk approached them and suddenly knelt down, bowing deeply three times. "Thank you both for helping Minghai and saving his life!"
After Liu Guanwun expressed his gratitude to Hanno and Elder Brother Li, he made a request: he wanted to accompany Song Minghai when he left.
Hanno asked, "Aren't you going to be a monk anymore?"
Liu Guanwun held a face of pure holiness. "Amitabha. I entered the monastic life out of desperation, but now that I know Minghai is still alive, I want to take on the responsibility of caring for him on behalf of my future in-laws. I heard that you plan to take him abroad; it's completely different from Da Zhou. I'm quite interested and would love to see it."
Hanno and Elder Brother Li exchanged glances; Elder Brother Li nodded. Hanno then said, "You need to understand that once you go there, you won't be able to come back."
"Liu Guanwun said, 'There is nothing here worth my nostalgia.'
'Alright, I will grant your request.'
Hanno knocked out Liu Guanwun and Song Minghai, bringing them back to the modern era through the time portal. Han Dad and Mom Han had been waiting for them in the village. Upon seeing Liu Guanwun and Song Minghai, Mom Han exclaimed, 'These two kids look really good!'
'Mom, could you please prepare another room for them to stay in?' Hanno asked Mom Han.
Before Mom Han could respond, Elder Brother Li stepped forward to show his filial piety. 'I'll take care of it, Mom and Dad should rest more.'
'No need, no need, I'll handle it,' Mom Han interrupted Elder Brother Li. 'You’ve been so busy; now that you’re back, you shouldn’t have to do any work. Old Han and I are quite free at home aside from practicing, farming, playing chess, and chatting. We can take care of the housework ourselves.'
Elder Brother Li quickly replied, 'Mom, I’ve already quit my job. I’m not busy anymore. I’ll have plenty of time from now on.'
Han Dad asked, 'You’re not going to be a general anymore?'
Elder Brother Li smiled, 'Not anymore; now I’m free as a bird.'
'Being free is good; you should spend more time with Nono,' Han Dad said, focusing on his daughter.
'Yeah,' Elder Brother Li agreed readily. He followed behind Han Dad and Mom Han, helping them clear out a room for Liu Guanwun. Hanno left Liu Guanwun and Song Minghai on the sand; they would remain unconscious for at least four more hours before waking up. Hanno took out his phone and called a salesperson he knew who sold computers, asking him to deliver a laptop. Then he started browsing the web. Slay the Dragon Vein had been out of theaters for some time now, but due to the main actors and supporting cast remaining elusive and mysterious, their popularity only grew, attracting a large number of fans speculating whether they had truly embarked on cultivation. However, no one stepped forward to provide an answer. Jia Qianjun was set to shoot a new movie titled The Legend of the Swordsman of Mount Shu; many stars expressed their willingness to join, but the lead remained a mystery. Jia Qianjun reserved roles for his own people at Sea Wisdom Temple. Among all the actors, half were cultivators while the other half were ordinary people.
With Elder Brother Li's strong labor at hand, the room was quickly cleaned up. He carried Liu Guanwun and Song Minghai into their respective rooms and tossed them onto their beds. Their rooms were specially prepared by Hanno as guest suites in the same building. The computer arrived shortly afterward; Hanno placed it in Liu Guanwun's room."
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