Chapter 28: Take My Shoulder Throw.

Tian Luo.

It sounds like a term from the Harry Potter universe, akin to Aurors, an elite combat profession.

[T/N: It's about how it sounds in chinese.]

Certainly, the Cheng family's gravitational manipulation ability has applications in aerospace, but its main business is undoubtedly in the military sector.

Consequently, military-related "clan affairs" are bound to be one of the core businesses of the family.

According to what the elder Cheng Qingyuan said, since the Tianluo department itself is relatively cohesive and exclusive, it proves that they have such confidence and status within the family. In that case, it's best for him to try this direction.

After listening to Cheng Jinyang, Xing Yuanzhi began to ponder.

"What are you still thinking about?" Wang Wanrou lay bored on the bed, tossing aside the book in her hand. "Of course, you should go."

"Tianluo recruiting starts from eighth grade in the past," Xing Yuanzhi said, "Now suddenly relaxing the criteria to ninth grade, it might be a trap."

"A trap?" Wang Wanrou sneered, "With my unparalleled wisdom, I can't believe I can't see if it is a trap. Tell me, what have you noticed?"

Xing Yuanzhi: ........

I only said 'it might be,' it's just my subconscious intuition without any clues! But since even Wang Wanrou said so, perhaps we can let Jingyang give it a try?

"Three of you." A maid knocked on the door from outside. "Someone is here to see you."

In the guest room of the Cheng family's residence, the maids cleaned daily, so the three of them were familiar with them. Xing Yuanzhi directly asked, "Who?"

"Sanhuan Zhu family, Zhu Xinchu," the maid outside the door replied. "Young Master Cheng Jingyang, he says he's here to see you."

"This guy..." Cheng Jinyang still had some impression of that flashy guy with sunglasses from last time, "Alright, I'll go over there."

He headed out, leaving Xing Yuanzhi slightly uneasy, prompting her to follow.

"What's there to worry about?" Wang Wanrou chuckled, "Relax, this is Cheng family's territory."

"I'm afraid he might say something he shouldn't, and leak sensitive information," Xing Yuanzhi said.

"You think Cheng Jinyang is a fool?" Wang Wanrou scoffed, "He may seem like one, but even if he does leak something, that sleaze might not even understand it."

"No, I still don't feel at ease," Xing Yuanzhi said as she pushed the door open and left.

Wang Wanrou sat up in bed, ran her fingers through her tousled hair, and chuckled, "You've gotten quite deep into this, even if it's for mutual benefit, haven't you?"

.............

Cheng Jinyang stepped outside and saw Zhu Xinchu standing in the courtyard, studying the central tree.

"Hey, what kind of tree is this? Where did you buy it?" he called out to a passing maid. "I want to plant one in my yard too."

Maid: ????

"To answer Young Master Zhu, this is a loquat tree," she replied with a bow, then hurried away.

"Congratulations, Brother Zhu." Cheng Jinyang bowed with clasped hands.

"Just call me Xinchu." Zhu Xinchu smiled.

Nowadays, the etiquette among aristocratic youths dictates formal titles in public, while using first names privately to signify closeness.

Conversely, if someone asks you to address them by their first name directly, it indicates they are extending goodwill and seeking to foster a closer relationship.

This custom, of course, owes its origin to some bored previous emperor. Originally, according to the "Book of Rites," names couldn't be directly addressed, requiring additional courtesy names for people to be called by. This age-old tradition, which lasted for over a thousand years, was later forcefully prohibited by an imperial decree issued by Emperor Xuan.

The "Four Olds" are 'courtesy names,' 'avoidance of taboos,' 'foolish filial piety,' and 'foolish loyalty.'

At that time, it caused inexplicable and strong backlash from all the aristocrats, and then... sorry, the founding emperor, who had reached the peak of authority and prestige, could do whatever he wanted.

Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty discontinued the practice of honoring all schools of thought and solely promoted Confucianism.

Emperor Xuan established a new form of Confucianism. However, this 'new Confucianism' merely wears the outer garment of Confucianism while embodying cultural customs that prioritize efficiency in the industrial age, disregarding the study of the Four Books and Five Classics. Leaving aside historical debates, in this era, aristocratic youths interact with each other without the elaborate formalities of the previous timeline. Zhu Xinchu courteously reciprocated the gesture and smilingly said:

"Jinyang, I didn't have the chance to congratulate you on your successful family registration the other day. Let me make up for it now."

He took out a small box, and without even looking at it, Cheng Jinyang accepted it and thanked him, based on Ah Zhi's performance last time.

"By the way, Jinyang," after the pleasantries were over on Zhu Xinchu's side, he began to subtly inquire, "Do you know Su Lili?"

As soon as he heard this name, Cheng Jinyang's facial muscles twitched immediately.

Although the memories were deeply buried using the brain domain development, being caught off guard this time immediately sparked an urge to break through the seal of consciousness.

It took a while to calm his emotions again, and Cheng Jinyang forced a smile and said, "It's an old friend of mine, why do you ask?"

"Ahem." Zhu Xinchu saw the change in Cheng Jinyang's expression just now, and he was already quite sure in his heart. He sighed and explained, "Jinyang, there's something you don't know. That Su Lili was originally from my Zhu family, named 'Zhu Xiaoyan'..."

He recounted Zhu Xiaoyan's life experiences, emphasizing her pitiful suffering.

When he spoke with deep affection and sighed, it made Cheng Jinyang unable to bear it. He couldn't hold back the tears and silently cursed in his heart.

Although it's memories of the past, my family's Xiaoli indeed suffered greatly. I must take good care of her in the future... But she's not around anymore!

Seeing Cheng Jinyang's bitter expression, Zhu Xinchu was confident in his inference and struck while the iron was hot, saying: "Hey, last time when you entered the Cheng family's territory, I remember it was a sister who guided you in. There was also a conflict with the Cheng family's people. What happened to her afterwards?"

"Oh, you mean Sister Xinnan." Cheng Jinyang naturally saw through his intentions and replied, "She's fine."

"Ah, I see." Zhu Xinchu scratched his head in confusion.

So, she was unharmed after taking the son of the clan leader hostage? She must be a key member of the Cheng family, but I've already checked, there's no woman by that name anywhere?!

He thought and thought in the end unable to resist asking again:

"Then where did she go later?"

"Xinchu, what exactly do you want from her?" Cheng Jinyang asked with a smile.

"I want to ask where she bought those sunglasses," Zhu Xinchu said discreetly.

"Oh, she's been busy with something outside the clan territory lately," Cheng Jinyang replied. "Next time I see her, I'll ask about the brand of the glasses for you."

"Okay, thank you, Jinyang," Zhu Xinchu thought since she's not at the clan territory, he will come back in a few days to ask again, so he bid farewell to Cheng Jinyang.

Sending off this guy who's lusting after his sister, Cheng Jinyang turned around but he suddenly saw a flash of cold light.

Instinctively, he jumped back and assumed a defensive stance, adjusting his gravity to pull himself backward, increasing the distance between them. However, the assailant also accelerated forward at the same speed, maintaining the distance between them unchanged!

The same gravitational acceleration ability! The Qiong Biluo algorithm!

The opponent is from the Cheng Clan!

This thought flashed through his mind as the opponent's fist came towards his chest.

Cheng Jinyang immediately extended his arm to block, intercepting the punch, then swiftly adjusted the gravity to the front and countered with a punch.

The opponent also extended his arm to block, but Cheng Jinyang had already transformed his fist into a claw, grabbing his wrist to immobilize him while activating the Iron Shoot algorithm.

The gravity was reversed to directly above, and the opponent sensed his unusual state, quickly adjusting the Qiong Biluo algorithm in an attempt to restore the gravity to normal.

Xing Yunzhi's started cry suddenly sounded in his ears, but Cheng Jinyang was already too busy to pay attention to her. His body sank, his feet firmly on the ground, seizing the moment when the opponent had just deconstructed his own gravity and had not yet returned to normal, Cheng Jinyang exerted force on the wrist he grabbed.

Shoulder throw!