Chapter 1537
Physical Examination
In the evening, Yi Qiushui came to Yang Jun's study.
When she saw Yang Jun's face sitting alone behind the desk, she was somewhat dazed and even doubted that she was seeing things.
The man she had known for over forty years seemed to have become younger, and even more... unfamiliar, in this moment. She clearly remembered how she first met Yang Jun, and this moment seemed to take her back forty years.
Back then, they were all so young and full of energy. Now, they have all grown old, while Yang Jun seems to have grown even younger, perhaps even younger than when he was young.
His appearance has not only become younger, but his features and bone structure have also changed slightly. His skin is whiter than before, and his muscles are more toned. He looks like a vibrant energy source, radiating youthful vitality at any moment.
"Old Yang."
Yi Qiushui was momentarily dazed, then called out softly.
Upon hearing the sound, Yang Jun, who was in a daze, slowly raised his head.
"You've arrived?"
After saying that, they got up and sat down on the sofa next to them.
Yi Qiushui glanced at Yang Jun, who seemed preoccupied, and then began to brew tea on her own.
She didn't rush to speak because she knew Yang Jun probably didn't know how to explain either, so the two of them just sat there in silence.
"Have some tea."
After a while, Yi Qiushui placed the freshly brewed tea in Yang Jun's hands.
"Hey."
Seeing Yi Qiushui's worried expression, Yang Jun sighed softly.
"Don't ask anything anymore. If you do... I don't know how to explain it either."
His greatest secret is that he can't tell anyone, not even his closest friends. This secret will eventually end with the end of his life.
As for the end of life...
Seeing himself become younger after his rebirth, Yang Jun didn't know when his life would end. Through this transformation, he became even more convinced that he was immortal.
Sometimes immortality isn't necessarily a good thing; for him, it might be a curse. Although he's currently not even seventy years old, the combined age of his two lifetimes has already exceeded one hundred. He has the typical mindset of an extremely elderly person, a mindset that most people can't understand. Only those who have truly experienced it can comprehend that kind of suffering.
People at this age don't have such great desires and are indifferent to fame and fortune. They are definitely at the age where they can relax and settle down. In fact, he realized this dangerous state a few years ago, which is why he let his son take over early. Only by staying young can one maintain a fighting spirit and have the drive to strive.
"Don't worry, I won't ask."
Upon hearing this, Yi Qiushui said calmly.
She understood that everyone has their own secrets, and so did she and Yang Jun. Since Yang Jun was unwilling to talk about it, she wouldn't force him.
Over the years, Yang Jun has always had this youthful appearance, while she herself has grown old day by day. Now she is an old woman nearing seventy, with white hair, more and more wrinkles on her face and around her eyes, and a slightly hunched back. Her frail and old appearance is completely different from Yang Jun's, which has made her gradually distance herself from him.
She had long understood that she and Yang Jun could not grow old together, and that she would eventually leave him first. Over the years, she had seen through all of this, so she was now in a very relaxed state of mind and did not care about these things anymore.
"Thank you!"
Seeing Yi Qiushui's expression, Yang Jun was momentarily stunned.
"I... seem younger."
Yang Jun was talking to himself, or perhaps he was confiding in Yi Qiushui.
"Yes, I can tell," Yi Qiushui replied with a smile as she sipped her tea.
"I...it seems I've become immortal."
"Ah."
This question seemed to have been expected by her, and she was not surprised.
Yang Jun glanced up at her slightly, then slowly lit a cigarette.
He took a drag, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, and then said, "I...I...I..."
He said "I" several times, but didn't say anything else.
"I know all of this, and I understand it all."
Yi Qiushui smiled slightly, indicating that he didn't need to continue, implying that she knew everything.
Seeing this, Yang Jun gave a wry smile.
As expected, nothing could be hidden from her. After decades of marriage, Yi Qiushui was arguably the person who knew him best. Although he hadn't told her anything over the years, the secret still couldn't be kept from Zhao Xin's bedmate. Although Yi Qiushui hadn't said anything, she probably already knew that Yang Jun was no ordinary person and seemed to possess some kind of superpower, which was beyond her comprehension. However, she still suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask too many questions.
"Hey!"
Yang Jun sighed deeply and then lay down on the sofa.
Since successfully transcending the tribulation, his mind has not stopped thinking for a moment. Will the next tribulation be in twenty years? Will he succeed in transcending the tribulation in twenty years? What kind of person will he appear in front of everyone after successfully transcending the tribulation? How will he get along with his family? Will he live in seclusion or continue to wield power in the changing times?
All these problems are issues he needs to face directly; there is no possibility of avoiding them. These questions have been on his mind all day long. Although he has been thinking about these issues for decades, he has never had a unified answer. Today he decides to find a secluded place to escape the world, but tomorrow he may change his mind and become attached to the world's prosperity. These questions have been going back and forth for decades, with his mind changing from morning to evening, and there has never been a fixed answer.
Even today, he still can't make up his mind, unsure whether to stay or leave.
If I stay, how can I face the world? If I leave, where can I go?
"Hey!"
Yang Jun sighed again.
Seeing this, Yi Qiushui smiled slightly and said, "I know what you're thinking right now, and I understand your current suffering and troubles. Although... I don't know why you're getting younger and younger. It might be... immortality. But as a mortal, would you like to hear my thoughts?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Jun paused for a moment, said nothing, and nodded slightly.
Since you can't find the answer yourself, why not listen to what others have to say? Maybe they can solve your problems.
"It's actually very simple, just follow your heart." - Yi Qiushui
Yang Jun was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then hoped that she would continue. However, after Yi Qiushui finished speaking, she pursed her lips and looked at him with a meaningful expression.
That's it?
"That's it," Yi Qiushui said calmly. "It's that simple."
"Just do what you think in your heart, why make trouble for yourself?"
Yang Jun listened and smiled with relief, then said with a wry smile, "It's easy to say, but it's another matter. Current events are right here, there's no room for maneuver, we can only face them directly, how can we possibly follow our hearts?"
After saying that, he shook his head with a wry smile.
He had considered following his heart, but he wasn't an ordinary person. He couldn't completely let go; he had concerns about everything. As a celebrity, every move he made attracted attention, making it impossible for him to do whatever he wanted. "It's that simple. You're just overcomplicating it."
Yi Qiushui said calmly, "Most people are burdened by fame, and you are no exception. If you can truly let go of your pride and reputation, you will find that you live a very comfortable life."
"Hehe, I do want to let go of my reputation and face, but the problem is I can't let go. It's not that I can't let go, it's that... I simply can't let go."
Yang Jun gave a wry smile, feeling inwardly helpless. Having come this far, his reputation and face were no longer his own concern. He had countless friends, relatives, and colleagues around him, and none of them would allow him to act so recklessly.
Sometimes he really wanted to act recklessly, but he was, after all, a rational person. Crazy and impulsive ideas simply wouldn't work for him. There were always unavoidable aspects to things that were beyond his control.
"Then there's nothing we can do."
Yi Qiushui spread her hands and continued, "Although I am your wife and I want to share your burdens, there are some things that you have to face alone, and I can't help you with them."
"No, no, no, there are many ways you can help me."
Seeing her gloating expression, Yang Jun's eyes slowly turned mocking.
"Oh? How can I help you?" Yi Qiushui was taken aback.
Yang Jun smiled, looking her up and down, his expression remaining enigmatic.
Upon seeing this, Yi Qiushui was startled and shook her head repeatedly.
"Seriously? We haven't done 'that' in years. You wouldn't still be interested in an old woman like me, would you?"
To be honest, the two of them hadn't slept in the same bed in a long time, but she really didn't need to anymore. After all, she was so old, and she had long lost interest. Even when Yang Jun was seeing younger women outside all these years, she didn't care or ask any questions.
Because she knew that Yang Jun was so young and couldn't live without women, and she couldn't provide any emotional value, so it was better to let Yang Jun go out and find other women, at least to leave a good impression on him.
"Old women are so kind; the older they get, the more considerate they become..."
"Alright, alright, go find whoever you want, just don't look for me."
After saying that, Yi Qiushui stood up and left as if fleeing.
"Hey... you won't even give me this much face?"
Watching Yi Qiushui flee as if she were escaping, Yang Jun couldn't stop smiling.
After laughing for a while, Yang Jun sighed again.
He stubbed out his cigarette and then left the study.
Then, they went to Li Jingqiu's courtyard.
He's younger now than before, and he always seems to have inexhaustible energy...
The next day, Yang Jun went out for a run as soon as it was light.
This was his first time running near the shelter. He ran along the road in front of his house, which led directly to the mountain road. He used to turn back when he felt he had used up half of his energy, but today he had run about six or seven kilometers and felt no fatigue except for being slightly out of breath.
Since successfully overcoming his tribulation, his physical strength and fitness have improved significantly, and he is even stronger than before. Now, after running for so long, he does not feel tired at all.
"very nice."
Yang Jun sighed as he ran.
"Uncle-Master, what did you say?"
Luo Xiaojun, who was following behind in a convertible jeep, didn't hear Yang Jun clearly and quickly asked again.
Yang Jun always has bodyguards with him when he runs. These people can't run as fast as Yang Jun normally. They usually get into the car halfway through the run and then protect his safety the whole way.
"It's nothing," Yang Jun waved his hand.
"Uncle-Master, this is almost eight kilometers, which is longer than usual. Should we turn back?"
Luo Xiaojun looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings and offered his suggestions.
Although the road leading out of the mountains was guarded, there was no guarantee that someone with malicious intent would harm Yang Jun, especially in such a deep mountain forest where people could hide anywhere. He was worried about Yang Jun's safety, so he wanted to go back as soon as possible.
"I don't feel tired yet, let's run another five kilometers," Yang Jun said.
You could tell from his voice that he wasn't tired at all. If it were someone else running eight kilometers, they would probably be exhausted, let alone be able to speak so easily and without even a sound of panting.
“Uncle-Master, I know you can run another five kilometers, but... this place is not very safe since it's your first time running here. If you really want to run, we can go to the airport to run.”
The shelter is fully equipped with facilities, including hospitals, schools, libraries, and a large airport covering an area of no less than 2,000 acres. When the airport was built, more than a dozen mountains were leveled, and it cost hundreds of billions of yuan to complete.
This airport is mainly used for transporting goods and people. It can park dozens of planes at the same time, and it is no worse than airports in large cities. There are dedicated personnel guarding it, and the entry and exit of personnel is very strict. If Yang Jun goes there to run, he should be very safe.
"never mind."
After Yang Jun finished speaking, he suddenly stopped listening.
Several cars following behind him almost couldn't brake in time and nearly hit him.
"You little brat, watch your step, you almost bumped into your martial uncle."
Luo Xiaojun cursed at Sun Zhaocai, who was driving, and then glared at him fiercely.
Sun Zhaocai rolled his eyes as he was being scolded. He wanted to retort, but then he remembered that he had almost bumped into Yang Jun earlier, so he immediately shut up.
"Uncle-Master, are we getting ready to head back?"
Yang Jun didn't say anything and jumped into the car.
"Let's go back."
Seeing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
This is the first time in all these years that I've seen Yang Jun take a car back. There has never been a precedent for this before. Why is it an exception today?
"Yes, back home."
Without being told, Sun Zhaocai turned the car around on the spot and drove home.
Yang Jun sat in the car, took a sip of water, and then sat there in a daze.
He felt that with his current physical strength, he could run another eight kilometers without any problem, or even a marathon. However, he felt it was unnecessary. The reason he ran so far today was to test whether his body was stronger than before after the tribulation.
Even without running the entire course, he knew that his body was now stronger than before, at least twice as strong.
Since learning of his immortality, he hadn't exercised much. He believed that whether he exercised or not wouldn't affect his immortality or prevent him from getting sick, so he felt there was no need to exercise. (End of Chapter)