Traveling through the Republic of China to become a special agent, the system is very easy for me

Chapter 680 Yuan Ye in the Mountain City (23)

Yuan Ye understood their meaning; they didn't want to be a third wheel. Despite their seemingly rough exterior, they were actually quite thoughtful. He wanted to laugh but dared not, fearing misunderstanding that he was happy to have Chu Xiaoya as his guide. Of course, he was happy to have her accompany him; it was better than having two roughnecks. Seeing Chu Xiaoya's expectant gaze, he remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

Seeing that Yuan Ye had no objections, Chu Xiaoya assumed he had agreed and was overjoyed. She didn't want to stay at the table any longer, watching her father and two subordinates drink. She noticed that Yuan Ye had barely touched his food, indicating he had eaten enough, so she said to him:

"Brother Xiao, have you finished eating? If you have, let's set off. There are so many fun places in the mountain city. You only have so little time in the city, you won't be able to visit many places."

Before Yuan Ye could speak, Chu Yuntian immediately said:

"Yes, yes, Xiaoya is right. You guys go ahead after you've finished eating. Don't wait for us. Have fun."

Yuan Ye estimated that they would drink for a while longer, after all, they had been under a lot of pressure before, and now they could finally relax. He had also eaten his fill and wanted to go out for a stroll, so there was no point in staying here. Therefore, he didn't stand up and said:

"Alright, Chief, you guys take your time drinking. I won't join you. I'll drink with you again tonight."

Chu Yuntian and his wife, along with Yue Haishan and Li Hong, got up and escorted Yuan Ye and Chu Xiaoya to the door, watching them get into their car and leave before returning to the table.

Yuan Ye and Chu Xiaoya got into the car. Yuan Ye glanced at his watch; it was already past one o'clock. He looked at Chu Xiaoya beside him and smiled.

“Miss Chu, where do you think we should go first? I’m not familiar with this mountain city, and this is my first time here. I trust you, so I’ll go wherever you say.”

"Okay, then I'll do as you say."

Chu Xiaoya, without hesitation, thought for a moment and then continued:

"Luohan Temple is the closest, located in Yuzhong District, right in the middle of the city. Why don't we go to Luohan Temple first?"

"Okay, it's up to you."

Yuan Ye started the vehicle and drove towards Luohan Temple in the direction Chu Xiaoya pointed out. Along the way, he passed many government offices, banks, shops, and foreign embassy districts. As expected of the core area of ​​the mountain city, a towering pagoda soon came into view.

Chu Xiaoya also saw it and began to introduce it to Yuan Ye:

"We are about to arrive at Luohan Temple. The reason we are going here first is not only because it is relatively close, but also because it is a religious and cultural landmark of the mountain city."

Luohan Temple is an ancient temple with a history dating back to the Zhiping era of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is renowned as a "temple for all directions" and "the foremost temple in Western Sichuan."

"Then I'll take a good look around. You know quite a lot. What did you study in university?"

Yuan Ye asked casually.

"I studied history."

"So that's how it is, no wonder."

Yuan Ye laughed.

"Are you very interested in history? Actually, I don't think this major is very useful."

"I wouldn't say I'm particularly interested, it's alright. But Brother Xiao, why do you think this major isn't very useful?"

Chu Xiaoya was a little curious as to why he would think that way.

"I understand. You want me to abandon my studies and join the army, right? Actually, I've had that idea too."

Yuan Ye smiled.

"You misunderstood me. What I really meant was that studying science and engineering is more important than studying humanities. Once we drive out the Japanese invaders and the world is at peace, we will urgently need science and engineering talents to build our country."

Do you know why our country is bullied? It's because we lack industry and, more importantly, we lack science and engineering talent. We can't even manufacture basic industrial products, let alone advanced weapons.

There are already few universities now, and they are mostly focused on humanities. If everyone studies humanities, who will build the country in the future? If industry doesn't develop, we will still be bullied by others.

You will be valuable assets in the future. We don't need you to pick up guns yet; we're enough for you."

Chu Xiaoya was silent for a moment, then said:

"I think what you said makes a lot of sense, but I still need to think about it."

"This is just my suggestion, don't take it too seriously. I'm just expressing my feelings based on the current situation."

Yuan Ye smiled.

"Brother Xiao, you have a long-term perspective. How long do you think it will take us to drive the Japanese devils out?"

Yuan Ye thought to himself, "You've come to the right person. I'm a time traveler from the future, so of course I know the answer."

Without thinking, he said:

"I estimate it will take about six years."

Chu Xiaoya felt that Brother Xiao was being too optimistic. Most of China was occupied by the Japanese devils, and the National Revolutionary Army was putting up a fierce resistance and was always on the defensive. How could they possibly drive the Japanese devils out in six years?

Perhaps Brother Xiao said that to comfort her. She smiled and said:

"I wish that were true."

Yuan Ye knew she didn't believe him, and laughed:

"How about we make a bet?"

He knew he would definitely win, but it would be too long to witness it in six years; by then, he didn't even know where the person would be.

He was just joking, but Chu Xiaoya took it seriously. She said cheerfully:

“Okay, let’s make a bet. It’s 28 now, and six years from now it will be 34. If the War of Resistance against Japan is won in 34, you win. If it is earlier or later, I win.”

"You're really making a bet? Fine, I'll go with yours."

Yuan Ye didn't mind; he figured it was just a kind of fun.

Chu Xiaoya then said:

"Since it's a bet, there must be a stake."

Yuan Ye hadn't expected Chu Xiaoya to take it so seriously, and he asked curiously:

"There's a wager? Let me see what kind of wager it is?"

Chu Xiaoya blinked, seemingly lost in thought, and suddenly said:

"Six years later, regardless of who wins or loses, the winner can make the other party agree to one thing unconditionally, anything, as long as it's not something immoral or immoral."

Brother Xiao, what do you think?

Chu Xiaoya felt that she had a high chance of winning, and then she could get Brother Xiao to agree to something for her. However, she thought that Brother Xiao might not agree to the bet.

Yuan Ye couldn't help but chuckle. What kind of bet was it to ask the other party to agree to something unconditionally?

But it's not a big problem; I'm sure I'll win, and I guess Chu Xiaoya thinks so too.

Yuan Ye didn't want to spoil Chu Xiaoya's mood, so he smiled and said:

"Okay, we'll do it your way."

He thought to himself that this so-called bet would not be redeemed until six years later. By then, time would have passed, and he wouldn't even know where the person would be. Chu Xiaoya really came up with this idea. By then, she would probably have forgotten about the bet herself.

Chu Xiaoya was somewhat surprised by Yuan Ye's quick agreement, so she said:

"A gentleman does not lie; once he has promised, he cannot go back on his word."

Yuan Ye nodded.

"Anyone who goes back on their word is a little dog."