Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 254: The dream of paradise comes true, and the world is peaceful

"Squeak-"

With a slight sound, a familiar door was pushed open. In the room, a middle-aged couple were sitting at the table and talking in low voices, their faces full of worry and anxiety.

"Where did Taotao go? Why is there no news at all..."

"Don't worry, Taotao is so smart, nothing will happen to her..."

Before they finished speaking, they suddenly heard a noise at the door. They looked up suddenly, and the next second, expressions of surprise froze on their faces.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Wu Tao stood at the door with a bright smile on her face. After not seeing her for a few months, she seemed to have grown taller, with a heroic look between her eyebrows, and she was more confident and full of energy. Next to her stood a strange man with an upright figure and elegant temperament. Even his simple casual clothes could not hide his innate nobleness.

"Tao Tao!" Wu Tao's mother exclaimed, stood up suddenly, walked quickly to Wu Tao, looked him up and down, her eyes full of worry and distress, "Where on earth did you go, child? Why is there no news at all? Do you know how worried we are?"

Wu Tao gently hugged her mother, feeling the familiar warmth, and said softly, "Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry. I'm fine. Look, I'm back safe and sound."

Father Wu also came over, his eyes fell on the man behind Wu Tao, his brows slightly furrowed: "Taotao, this is..."

"Dad, Mom, let me introduce you, this is Hu Bugui," Wu Tao pulled Hu Bugui in front of his parents, "Bugui, these are my parents."

Hu Bugui nodded slightly with a gentle smile on his face: "Hello, uncle and aunt."

Although they were surprised that their daughter suddenly brought back a strange man, both Wu's father and mother were reasonable people. They warmly invited Hu Bugui to sit down and poured him hot tea.

"Bugui, have some tea." Wu Tao handed the teacup to Hu Bugui, then turned to his parents and told them about their experiences in the Tang Dynasty. Of course, many thrilling details were omitted, and the focus was only on their life and emotional experiences.

Mr. and Mrs. Wu were stunned. They had never thought that their daughter would experience such a fantastic journey, let alone that she would find her true love in another time and space.

"So, what you are planning now is..." Mother Wu looked at her daughter and Hu Bugui, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

"Mom, Bugui and I have decided to stay in the modern world and live with you." Wu Tao held his mother's hand with a firm tone.

Hu Bugui also nodded and agreed: "Uncle and aunt, please rest assured, I will take good care of Taotao."

Looking at the sincere eyes of their daughter and Hu Bugui, Wu's father and mother were filled with emotion. They knew that their daughter had grown up and had her own ideas and choices. The only thing they could do was to respect her decision and give her the greatest support.

"Good boy, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Father Wu patted Wu Tao's hand, his eyes full of relief.

It was late at night, and the Wu Tao family sat in the living room. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

"Taotao, um...how did you live in the Tang Dynasty?" Wu's mother asked curiously.

Wu Tao smiled and was about to answer. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something. Her face changed slightly and she looked at Hu Bugui: "Bugui, you..." "Bugui, where's your phone?" Wu Tao suddenly remembered that they were in such a hurry when they came back that they seemed to have left Hu Bugui's phone in the Tang Dynasty. That was a special phone that could contact Lu Li and travel through time and space...

Hu Bugui smiled calmly and took out his cell phone from his pocket. "What are you talking about?"

Wu Tao opened her eyes wide in surprise, "When did you..." She clearly remembered that her phone clearly...

Hu Bugui blinked at her with a mysterious smile, "The mountain man has his own ingenious plan."

Although Mr. and Mrs. Wu were confused, they understood the little secret between the children and did not ask any more questions.

As time went by, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui gradually adapted to modern life. Wu Tao bought new clothes for Hu Bugui, taught him how to use modern electrical appliances, and took him to experience all kinds of new things.

They went to the supermarket together, and the dazzling array of goods dazzled Hu Bugui. He picked up a box of strawberries curiously, looked at them carefully, and turned to ask Wu Tao: "Is this what you said, something that tastes better than cherries?"

Wu Tao couldn't help laughing and nodded, "You'll know if you try it."

Hu Bugui took a careful bite, and a sweet and sour juice spread in his mouth. His eyes lit up, "Delicious!"

They also went to the amusement park to ride the roller coaster. Hu Bugui was a little worried at first, but when he experienced the thrill brought by speed and passion, he couldn't help laughing out loud.

At night, they strolled along the brightly lit streets of the city, watching the people coming and going, and feeling the prosperity and hustle and bustle of the modern city.

"Taotao, is this your world?" Hu Bugui looked at the tall buildings in the distance, feeling filled with emotion.

"Yes," Wu Tao took his arm, a happy smile on her face, "From now on, this will be your world too."

Hu Bugui looked down at the girl beside him, his eyes full of tenderness and doting, "As long as I'm with you, anywhere is my home."

After returning home, Wu Tao began to teach Hu Bugui how to use the computer. Hu Bugui learned quickly, like a sponge, greedily absorbing new knowledge.

"Look, this is a search engine. Whatever you want to know, you can find the answer here." Wu Tao pointed at the computer screen and explained patiently.

Hu Bugui nodded, his fingers tapping quickly on the keyboard, and soon, a web page appeared on the screen.

Wu Tao looked at him in surprise, "You learn so fast!"

Hu Bugui smiled, but his eyes suddenly fixed on the screen, his expression changed slightly, "Taotao, look..."

Hu Bugui's eyes were fixed on the computer screen, his brows slightly furrowed, his fingers sliding on the mouse, the web pages scrolling continuously. "What's wrong?" Wu Tao noticed his abnormality and leaned over to take a look. The screen showed a news report with the headline: "Mysterious murals found in ancient Tang Dynasty tombs, suspected traces of time travelers?"

Wu Tao's heart skipped a beat. The picture in the news was the mural that Hu Bugui had left behind when she and Hu Bugui were trapped in the cave! How could this happen? How could this painting be discovered? Could it be...

"Taotao, it seems that our peaceful life is about to be disrupted." Hu Bugui's voice was low and calm, but it could not hide a trace of worry. He understood what the emergence of this news meant, and it also indicated that they might face new challenges.

Wu Tao took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm. "We will fight back if an enemy comes. We are no longer the same as we were before. No matter what happens, we have to face it together."

In order not to worry Wu's father and mother, they did not tell them about this for the time being. Life seemed to have returned to normal, and Hu Bugui also showed amazing adaptability. He not only learned to use various modern electrical appliances, but also became addicted to online games. His operating level improved by leaps and bounds, which amazed Wu Tao.

On the weekend, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were invited to a party with friends. All the friends knew that Wu Tao had experienced a "fantasy journey" during this period, and they were full of curiosity about her and this "ancient prince".

"This must be Bugui, right? He is indeed a handsome man with a very elegant demeanor!" Friends praised him one after another.

"Taotao, you really found a treasure! The princes in ancient times were different. Their temperament and aura are simply amazing!"

Wu Tao felt a little embarrassed by what they said, but Hu Bugui was very calm and composed, with elegant manners, witty and humorous conversation, and he quickly became one with everyone.

"Bugui, do you really know martial arts? Can you show us some of your skills?" a friend asked curiously.

Hu Bugui smiled slightly and said, "It's just a trivial skill, not worth mentioning." As he said that, he picked up a peanut on the table and flicked it lightly. The peanut fell accurately into the trash can in the distance.

His friends were stunned and applauded. Wu Tao couldn't help laughing. Hu Bugui always had a way to amaze people.

After the party, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walked hand in hand on the way home. The moonlight shone on them, as if covering them with a layer of silver gauze.

"Taotao, I'm very happy." Hu Bugui said softly.

"Me too." Wu Tao leaned on his shoulder with a happy smile on her face, "With you, every day is full of happiness."

When they got home, Wu's father and mother had already gone to bed. They tiptoed back to their room and prepared to go to bed.

"Taotao, I..." Hu Bugui hesitated, as if he had something to say.

"What's wrong?" Wu Tao looked at him puzzled.

Hu Bugui took a deep breath and was about to speak when he was interrupted by a hurried doorbell. He walked to the window and looked out, only to see several black cars parked downstairs, with their lights flashing, reflecting several familiar faces...

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, and an ominous premonition came over them. They quickly walked to the door and opened it. Standing outside were Wu Tao's parents and several uniformed staff members.

"Dad, Mom, what is going on?" Wu Tao asked puzzledly, looking at the unfamiliar faces.

Wu's mother excitedly grabbed Wu Tao's hand and said, "Taotao, I'm so glad you're okay! These comrades are from the national security department, they said..."

Before Wu's mother finished speaking, a middle-aged man who was leading the group stepped forward and showed his ID to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui. "Hello, we are from the National Security Department. My last name is Zhang. We have received a report that you are suspected of being involved in a case of cultural relics smuggling. Please cooperate with us in our investigation."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui immediately realized that their secret had been discovered. The murals and the ancient costumes they were wearing became inexplicable evidence.

"Taotao, don't worry, we will cooperate with the investigation and make things clear." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand tightly and gave her a reassuring look. He knew that a new storm was coming.

Under the arrangement of the security department, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui temporarily moved into a highly confidential residence. In order to relieve their nervousness, Wu's father and mother held a grand welcome banquet for them and invited relatives and friends to celebrate their "return" together.

The banquet hall was decorated with lights and filled with laughter. Friends and relatives sent their best wishes to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, and were curious about their experiences in a "foreign country". Wu Tao and Hu Bugui could not reveal the truth and could only deal with it vaguely.

Wu Tao was wearing an elegant long dress, her long black hair draped over her shoulders, and she had a gentle smile on her face. Hu Bugui was wearing a straight suit, and his handsome face was full of calmness and confidence. They stood together, like a perfect couple, attracting everyone's attention.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui danced to the melodious music. Their steps were light and graceful, and their eyes were full of love.

"Taotao, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." Hu Bugui whispered in her ear.

Wu Tao raised her head and looked at him, tears glistening in her eyes. "I believe you. Let's face it together."

After the banquet, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui returned to their room. They snuggled on the sofa and enjoyed a moment of peace.

"Taotao, I have a feeling that our peaceful life won't last long." Hu Bugui looked at the flashing neon lights outside the window, with a hint of worry in his tone.

Wu Tao nodded. She also understood that some things could not be avoided.

The next day, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui decided to go out shopping to relax. They walked on the busy streets, feeling the hustle and bustle and vitality of the modern city. Suddenly, Hu Bugui stopped and looked around sharply.

"What's wrong?" Wu Tao noticed his abnormality and asked in confusion.

Hu Bugui didn't say anything, but just held Wu Tao's hand and quickened his pace. They walked into a shopping mall and walked between rows of shelves.

"Taotao, we may be followed." Hu Bugui's voice was low and urgent, "Since we left the house, someone has been watching us secretly."

Wu Tao's heart suddenly sank, and a feeling of uneasiness came over him. They quickened their pace, trying to get rid of the pursuit, but the other party kept chasing them.

They arrived at the back door of the mall, only to find a black car parked at the exit. The door opened and a familiar figure slowly walked down.