I practiced my spirituality alone in Hong Kong.

However, it seems that the person didn't have any ill intentions towards Su Xingning, otherwise they wouldn't have revealed their family background so simply.

But what does it mean that people in the Political Department can get in touch with Uncle Fu...?

Is it related to the visit of that wealthy investor who represented the will of the European Community to Hong Kong not long after?

Wen Zhilan's eyes flickered, but she had too little information, so she simply stopped thinking about this matter that had nothing to do with her.

She calmed herself down and whispered to Su Xingning:

"This is good news... Hasn't Uncle's problem been resolved?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xingning complained with dissatisfaction:

"What a good thing! My dad is even considering selling his daughter because of this!"

Sister Xu has been trying to set up her brother and me. Before, I could just refuse her and appease her, but now even my dad is pressuring me! It's so annoying!

"Do you need my help?"

"Eh?"

Su Xingning was somewhat surprised by Wen Zhilan's response.

In the past, when the two were together, Wen Zhilan never brought up anything involving interests, in order to ensure the purity of their friendship.

But today, Wen Zhilan suddenly offered to help, as if her personality had changed.

So why has Zhilan suddenly changed?

Generally speaking, this applies to both spouses and close friends.

If one party's attitude suddenly changes, it's most likely because they've done something wrong to the other and feel guilty.

Unfortunately, Su Xingning doesn't have that kind of experience now.

She only vaguely sensed that something was wrong with Wen Zhilan, but didn't think about it too deeply.

"No need, Zhilan. You know my personality. My father's business is his own affair. I am me, and I don't want your help with anything..."

Wen Zhilan lowered her eyes slightly as she listened to her best friend's decisive rejection over the phone.

But I wasn't surprised.

Su Xingning is a very proud girl with her own principles.

She never wanted to be in a subordinate role in a relationship, which is why Wen Zhilan was able to befriend her.

Since that was the case, she had no choice but to be a quiet listener, listening to Su Xingning complain about her troubles and giving her some advice from time to time.

With Wen Zhilan's comfort, Su Xingning felt a little better and thanked Wen Zhilan:

"Thank you, Zhilan. I feel much better now... Um, there's one more thing..."

Su Xingning's tone became somewhat hesitant, and she whispered:

"Well... I'd like to ask you for a small favor."

Wen Zhilan smiled unexpectedly.

"Do we even need to say 'please' between us? When did you become so polite?"

"Just tell me directly, I'll definitely help if I can."

Su Xingning bit her lip, as if she had made a great decision, her voice soft and quick, tinged with shyness:

"Well, I'd like you to help me make an appointment with Li Chang'an... Is that alright, Zhilan?"

"..."

She swallowed hard and asked softly, "Xingning, what do you want to talk about with him?"

"I want to... confess my feelings to him!"

"Eh?"

The smile on Wen Zhilan's face slowly disappeared.

……

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Tiger and Leopard Manor, Snake Den.

Li Chang'an obtained the food that the snakes in the snake pit would eat that night from the keeper.

It must be said that the snakes from the Hu family are better than the food many people in Hong Kong eat.

Small venomous snakes are preyed upon by white mice and young rabbits.

Large pythons can eat poultry like chickens and ducks; the largest green anaconda could even eat a whole healthy suckling pig.

Li Chang'an put on gloves, picked up a squeaking white mouse, and went to the venomous snake tank.

He threw the white rat into the tank of the silver ring snake.

After landing, the hamster frantically scurried around in the glass tank.

During this time, it bumped into the banded krait, but the banded krait didn't make much of a move, just stood there with its head raised, flicking its tongue, waiting quietly.

Only when the mouse was tired from running and curled up in a corner to regain its strength did it quietly approach the mouse.

Li Chang'an squinted as he watched the silver-ringed snake enter the area within half a foot of the white mouse.

The banded krait's neck suddenly stretched into an S-shape, then its head shot out like an arrow and bit the white rat's back.

After the venom entered the weak mouse's body, it twitched twice and quickly became still, at which point the silver-ringed snake opened its mouth and swallowed.

The other venomous snakes were more stoic; they repeatedly frightened the mouse, exhausting it and even making it lose hope of survival before they began to hunt.

Only the king cobra was more domineering, raising its body and taking the initiative to attack.

In general, smaller venomous snakes often have to be patient, hiding their form and breathing, only daring to strike when they do, using their venom to subdue their enemies and decide life or death with a single blow.

This is also the principle behind the snake-style boxing that Li Chang'an is currently practicing.

Lure the enemy to strike first, then patiently wait for their weakness.

Wait for the opponent to reveal an opening, then launch a sudden attack, like a venomous snake baring its fangs, to win in one strike.

Li Chang'an had previously subdued the Slavic bodyguard with a single blow, based on this very principle.

However, as Li Chang'an's understanding of kung fu continues to improve, he has discovered that the shortcomings of this style are too obvious.

When faced with extremely powerful and fierce kung fu styles like Eagle Claw Kung Fu or Bajiquan, whose moves are wide and sweeping, the weaknesses of these styles are immediately exposed.

Snake-style boxing emphasizes striking after the opponent has moved and waiting for an opening to change the situation.

However, if your opponent's punches are as fast as lightning, before you can even find an opportunity to counterattack, you will be overwhelmed and defeated by a barrage of rapid punches!

This is precisely a clever connection to the ecological niche of venomous snakes in nature.

When a venomous snake encounters a fierce and fearless honey badger, it often doesn't even have time for its venom to take effect before it is devoured alive by the honey badger.

If it were to encounter a swooping eagle, it wouldn't even have the chance to get close enough to inject snake venom.

In an instant, the snake's vital spot was firmly grasped by the eagle's claws, and the venomous snake would soon be disemboweled by the eagle's beak.

The survival strategies of small venomous snakes are too narrow-minded.

Li Chang'an wanted to broaden the path of martial arts and break through existing constraints.

Poisonous snakes obviously offer him little of a lesson.

Having figured this out, Li Chang'an stopped lingering in the snake-infested area.

Instead, they stepped deeper into the python's habitat.

This is the place where he wanted to observe its form and comprehend its essence.

Adult large pythons stand at the top of the food chain in nature, and almost no other species can counterbalance their natural enemies.

Only a larger and stronger python can usually hunt down a python.

Due to geographical limitations, the ancients could only observe and learn from the relatively small venomous snakes native to East Asia when practicing snake-shaped boxing and Xingyiquan.

Therefore, most of the snake-style boxing passed down has inherited the approach of a venomous snake, which moves stealthily and avoids direct confrontation. It seeks only to dodge and maneuver, and dares not to directly confront the powerful and fierce punches.

But Li Chang'an can now break through geographical limitations and directly confront giant pythons from Southeast Asia and even the rainforests of South America.

Observe their forms, and you will understand their meaning.

There will inevitably be entirely new insights that the ancients never had!

Li Chang'an lifted the wire mesh on top of the python cage and threw a live chicken inside.

The golden Burmese python is a very docile snake, but when the chicken landed and struggled, it still triggered its fierce hunting instincts.

Unlike a small venomous snake that patiently waits for an opening, it tensed its large muscles, twisted its body, and swam towards the chicken.

The golden Burmese python missed its first bite, which was nimbly dodged by the chicken with a leap.

However, the chicken was unaware that the python beneath its feet had already extended its thick, long body, forming a ring that encircled and covered its footing.

The moment the chicken landed, the golden Burmese python tightened its grip like a snug rope, its thick body coiling around the chicken tightly.

ka ka ka-

The faint sound of ribs breaking could be heard.

The chicken quickly suffocated and became weak, then stopped moving.

Li Chang'an immersed himself in the flow of his mind, observing the hunting habits of the golden Burmese python, and vaguely gained some insights.

When hunting, Burmese pythons are still and composed, like mountains; when they move, they are powerful and steady, using their size to press down from the front.

Now, his strength far surpasses that of the past. Rather than slithering like a venomous snake, the golden Burmese python's method of overwhelming with force, yet being both rough and meticulous, suits him better.

He then went to the reticulated python's cage next door.

The reticulated python, also known as the king python, is the longest snake in the world. It is very skilled at constriction and is the top predator in Southeast Asia.

The reticulated python in front of them was about nine meters long. Most of its body was wrapped around the thick wood and hanging down, quietly staring at the suckling pig in Li Chang'an's hand.

Meanwhile, the green anaconda was restlessly crowding in front of the glass wall, angrily slapping its tail.

That's right, Li Chang'an was going to give the food that only green anacondas could eat to the reticulated python.

Because ordinary chickens and ducks are no match for this large python, the one-sided crushing defeat prevents Li Chang'an from gaining any further insights.

As Li Chang'an threw the suckling pig into the snake cage...

The reticulated python suddenly slid down the wooden body, its long, narrow body striking like a shadow, and bit the suckling pig's neck.

The piglets were so frightened that they scurried around the area, instinctively trying to avoid being coiled around by the reticulated python.

However, the reticulated python's body movements are extremely agile, first wrapping around the piglet's hind legs, rendering it unable to move.

Next is the neck, to prevent the piglets from biting and attacking them.

Then the head and tail begin to tighten, compressing the piglet's chest cavity and suffocating it...

Li Chang'an was deeply moved and gave the reticulated python's constriction technique a perfect score.

Instead of letting the reticulated python rest and eat, he continued to throw chickens and ducks into it.

And the golden Burmese python also continued to receive extra food.

They continued hunting so that Li Chang'an could continue his studies.

Boom!

Watching my two roommates next door keep having extra food, while I not only had my special meals taken away, but I was also hungry and had nothing.

The enormous green python began banging its head against the glass wall, angrily flicking its tongue at Li Chang'an and hissing.

If snakes could talk, they would definitely complain to the Hu family, naming Li Chang'an the worst keeper they've ever had.