boyutpedia Chapter 549 Give yourself a chance to breathe
Chapter 549 Give yourself a chance to breathe
He couldn't help but wonder if he ever really understood her. Was every smile and every word she said just a lie carefully crafted by Zheng Yaoxian? He began to feel suffocated, as if he were trapped in an inescapable trap.
Su Ming's heartbeat raced, his ear pressed against the wall, listening for sounds outside. The sound was faint and subtle, like the soft tap of footsteps on worn wooden floors, but it was enough to alert him. An oppressive atmosphere hung in the air, like some ominous omen. Su Ming clutched the documents in his hand, his mind a turmoil, but he knew he had to remain calm.
He turned and quickly hid on the other side of the room, holding his breath and trying not to make any sound. His heartbeats echoed in his ears, and every nerve in Su Ming's body was on edge. The soft footsteps grew closer, seemingly heading towards his hiding place. Instantly, countless possible scenarios flashed through Su Ming's mind—enemies, Zheng Yaoxian's men, even lurkers he hadn't yet detected.
Just as he was about to react, the door to the room was gently pushed open. Su Ming held his breath, almost unable to move due to the tension. Through the tiny gap, he saw a figure appear in the doorway. The person hadn't turned on the light, and the room was still dim. Only the moonlight filtering in from the window could barely outline the figure's vague outline.
"It's me." A deep voice came into my ears.
Su Ming's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, his tense nerves relaxing. It was the master's voice, familiar and steady, with a hint of composure. Su Ming stepped out almost instinctively, quickly reaching the door.
"Why are you here?" Su Ming's voice was still a little hurried, and there was a hint of unconscious anxiety in his eyes.
The master looked down at him, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "What are you doing, Su Ming? How many times have you fought alone, always making yourself look like a criminal? Have you forgotten what I told you before?"
Su Ming's heart trembled. His master's words were like a heavy hammer, hammering deep within him. He understood what his master meant. He had always been calm and rational, able to remain composed in any complex situation. He, on the other hand, always seemed to lose his way in complex situations. Every decision, every choice he made seemed to isolate him further and further. His master had always been by his side, yet he had never truly relied on him.
"I know." Su Ming lowered his head and said in a low voice, "I just don't want to be controlled by others anymore. Every move was planned by Zheng Yaoxian, and I'm just one of them."
The master sighed, took a step closer, and patted Su Ming's shoulder. "You're too anxious, Su Ming. Zheng Yaoxian is indeed a dangerous opponent, but you can't let him control your emotions, let alone everything about you. Have you forgotten what I taught you? The most important thing is not to desperately break free, but to find the real opportunity and seize the initiative."
Su Ming raised his head, confusion flashing in his eyes. "Opportunity? How can I find that opportunity? How can I know what he will do next?"
The master was silent for a moment, as if contemplating something. Then, his eyes grew penetrating. "You're confused now because you've been searching for a perfect answer. But the truth is, war never has perfect answers, only constant adaptation and resilience. You must learn to find clues in every detail, to discern the true key from seemingly mundane events."
Su Ming frowned. He understood what his master meant. Yet, his heart was still filled with doubt and unease. Every move Zheng Yaoxian made made him feel as if he were trapped in an inescapable maze. It seemed as if he could only grope his way forward in this fog forever.
"Then what should I do?" Su Ming's voice was a little low, with a hint of helplessness.
The master looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "You have to learn to let go of your stubbornness. Sometimes, relaxing at the right time can bring unexpected results."
"Relax?" Su Ming was stunned for a moment. "I've been desperately looking for a breakthrough. How can I relax?"
"Sometimes, relaxing doesn't mean giving up." The master's voice softened. "Like you right now, you haven't even bought flour, how can you cook? Some things can't be solved by simply working tirelessly. Instead, it's the seemingly insignificant things you do, unintentionally, that can open up new prospects."
Su Ming was stunned, momentarily bewildered by his master's analogy. Flour? He suddenly realized he hadn't had a proper meal in ages. Every mission, every action, seemed to have made him forget the most basic necessities of life. He didn't even have time to pay attention to the simplest food.
"I know you've been busy with your mission, but there are some things you can't forget." The master's tone softened. "Go buy some flour, make a meal, and relax. You can't always live in tension and anxiety. If you do, you'll never see the real opportunities."
Su Ming was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed. He realized that he had been too tense and neglected the most basic things in life. Yes, he couldn't spend every moment in battle forever. He had to give himself a chance to breathe.
"Okay, I'll go buy some flour." Su Ming nodded, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
The master smiled faintly and patted his shoulder. "Remember, Su Ming, life and battle are not mutually exclusive. Timely rest will allow you to see everything more clearly."
Su Ming stood at the entrance of the alley, moonlight streaming down the ground like water, illuminating his solitary figure. He glanced down at the package in his hands. It contained the intelligence he had painstakingly gathered over the past few days, including some key documents concerning Zheng Yaoxian—files he had been closely monitoring. To him, this information was not only crucial to his mission but also the only clue to his ability to control the situation and find a breakthrough.
But as the night deepened, Su Ming grew increasingly uneasy. Every clue, every document seemed to reveal a larger mystery, one he found himself entangled in. He knew these confidential documents must not fall into the hands of anyone, especially Zheng Yaoxian's men. If this information were ever revealed, the consequences would be disastrous.