69novels Chapter 255: Past Events (Please)
Chapter 255: Past Events (Please)
Zhen took the doll from Chen Yue, her heart filled with gratitude and joy. She gently stroked the doll's cheek, as if she could feel the cool touch, and the beating crystal, as if it was really telling some kind of life force.
The two continued to stroll along the streets of the Lantern Festival. The surroundings were bustling with colorful lanterns hanging high, and the interweaving of light and shadow made them seem like they were in a dream world. I was really infected by the bustle and festivity, and a smile appeared on my face unconsciously.
"Yue, I heard from Fengshen that your paintings were sold at extremely high prices there, and two of them were even hung directly in the Knights' Order!"
When Chen Yue heard this, his lips curled up slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible pride flashed across his eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He responded with a smile.
"Oh, I didn't expect you to be so interested in my paintings. However, I regard painting more as a way to express myself, and I don't care too much about price and status. So, are you really interested in painting?"
"Yes, freezing a moment of beauty in a certain instant can also be considered a kind of eternity!" Zhen nodded slightly to show her agreement. Her eyes revealed a deep yearning for beautiful things.
"In the endless years, we have witnessed too many changes and passages. But paintings can freeze those beautiful moments forever and make them eternal. No matter how time passes, these works can evoke the most sincere emotional resonance in people's hearts. Therefore, I think your paintings have extraordinary meaning and value."
Chen Yue listened quietly to Zhen's words of praise, but he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
"Zhen!" Chen Yue's tone was very serious, which scared Zhen.
"Ah, what...what happened?" Zhen looked at Chen Yue's suddenly serious face and was a little at a loss.
"Do you think that if you stop time and freeze beautiful things in a moment, you can achieve eternity? Just like a photo, staying at the most beautiful moment and not moving forward is the so-called eternal path!"
"I want to tell you, no, that kind of country will never achieve the so-called eternity. That country will continue to decay and stink, and in the end only an empty shell will remain, out of date with the times. This is wrong, it must not happen, and it is intolerable!"
Chen Yue became more and more excited, his expression began to become ferocious, and his tone gradually became trembling, as if he had touched the most sensitive nerve deep in his heart. He looked at Zhen, and his originally bright eyes were now filled with deep worry and uneasiness.
"Yue, what's wrong with you? Why did you come so suddenly?" Zhen stretched out her hand to comfort Chen Yue, but her hand hovering in the air was slapped away by Chen Yue.
"Answer me first, answer this question."
Chen Yue's tone was firm and unquestionable. He stared at Zhen, as if trying to find some answer from her eyes.
Zhen was shocked by Chen Yue's sudden seriousness and excitement. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then spoke slowly.
"I understand what you mean. The kind of country that you mentioned that stagnates and is self-contained will never achieve true eternity. But I think that freezing beauty through painting is not to stop time, but to leave some memories that can touch people's hearts and resonate in the torrent of time. Such memories are eternal because they transcend the constraints of time and become the common spiritual wealth of people."
Chen Yue listened to Zhen's explanation, and his frown gradually relaxed, but his eyes were still filled with deep worry. He was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke.
"Really, you're right. I may be too excited. But you know, what I'm worried about is that some people will misunderstand this pursuit of beauty and turn it into an excuse to escape reality and refuse progress. They may indulge in the beauty of the past and be unwilling to face the challenges and changes of reality."
Zhen nodded gently, she understood Chen Yue's worries. She gently held Chen Yue's hand and comforted him with a warm voice.
"Joe, I understand your concerns. But we have to believe that most people can distinguish right from wrong and understand what is truly beautiful and what to pursue. Moreover, we can also influence and change those who misunderstand beauty through our own efforts and actions."
Chen Yue felt the warmth of Zhen's palm and the firmness in his words, and his worries gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath and smiled again.
"You are right, really. We cannot give up the pursuit of beauty because of the fear of misunderstanding. Moreover, I believe that as long as we stick to our beliefs and pursuits, we will be able to create truly lasting value."
"Sorry, I was a little too sensitive and scared you." Scratching his head awkwardly, Chen Yue said with a self-deprecating smile.
Zhen smiled and shook her head. She knew that Chen Yue was a thoughtful person, and his worries and excitement were all justified. She gently patted the back of Chen Yue's hand, as if to encourage him to move forward.
"No, Chen Yue, you didn't scare me. On the contrary, you reminded me of something very important." Zhen's words were full of sincerity.
But then, his expression really started to become serious, just like Chen Yue just now.
"You reminded me that in the near future, I will die in the war you mentioned. By then, my sister Kage will become the God of Thunder, and Inazuma will also become what you mentioned under her leadership."
"And not only will I die, but everyone except Ying will die. When the time comes, please help me get Ying back on track."
Zhen's words were like a huge rock thrown into the calm lake of Chen Yue, causing ripples. He stared at Zhen with wide eyes, looking at her in disbelief, his heart filled with shock and grief.
He did not tell Zhen and the others the cruel truth so that they could live happier in the last few hundred years.
But now, I can guess the outcome of the whole thing just by his reaction.
"Really, how did you know that?" Chen Yue's voice trembled. When he realized what he had said, he realized that he had let the cat out of the bag. He didn't know how to respond to this heavy trust.
Zhen shook her head gently, her eyes firm and gentle: "Yue, I'm afraid you already know this. I know it's hard for you to accept. But this is the reality I have to face, and it's also the future I hope you can help Ying with. I hope you can give her guidance and strength when she's lost and confused."
"Please, you are the only one who can do this. If you really have to, you will be responsible for Inazuma."