In Tianjin during the Qing Dynasty, everyone knew Huo Yuanjia's name. He is the hero who has been weak since he was a child, but he has become invincible in martial arts. But in Huo Yuanjia's career, there is a name that even he dare not despise - that is Cixi's personal bodyguard, Li Ruidong.
By chance, two martial arts masters met in a clearing in Tianjin, ready to have a fight. But why did Li Ruidong's words stop him after Huo Yuanjia kicked his second kick? What kind of secret is hidden behind this?
Huo Yuanjia, a martial arts master from Xiaonanhe Village, Jingwu Town, Tianjin, although he is famous, his life is not easy. At the canal wharf of the French Concession in Tianjin, he was at first just an ordinary porter. But his hard-working and upright character soon made him famous on the docks, becoming the porter captain. However, power often comes with challenges.
Jin Daguan, a contractor who often bullied porters at the dock, became a thorn in Huo Yuanjia's side. Whenever Jinda officials deducted the wages of the footmen, Huo Yuanjia was always the first to stand up and resist. This time, Jin Daguan provoked Huo Yuanjia, hoping to have a showdown. But he didn't expect that he was not only defeated by Huo Yuanjia's men, but also taught him a lesson.
Li Ruidong, this name is known to everyone in Tianjin. He was not only Cixi's personal bodyguard, but also the first president of the Chinese Warriors Association. His martial arts are even more terrifying.
But it does not match his prestige, Li Ruidong's personality is very low-key and bold. He often competed with martial arts people in Tianjin and shared his martial arts. When he heard Huo Yuanjia's name, he also had a trace of curiosity in his heart. The two soon met at a teahouse in Tianjin. Huo Yuanjia bluntly put forward a request to learn from Li Ruidong, and Li Ruidong agreed with a smile.
The competition between the two martial arts masters naturally attracted a large number of audiences. But those present were all people in the martial arts. Although Huo Yuanjia is young, his martial arts have reached the pinnacle. And Li Ruidong, although he is old, his martial arts are still the same. The two confronted each other in the middle of the field, and the atmosphere was tense for a while.
Huo Yuanjia directly asked Li Ruidong to learn from each other. But considering that Li Ruidong is over fifty years old, Huo Yuanjia was worried that he would be accused of bullying the elderly, so he did not show all his skills, only saying that he was good at wrestling. Li Ruidong responded that if Huo Yuanjia is really good at legs, let him kick three times, as long as he moves his body, he will lose.
Huo Yuanjia agreed to this proposal, and Li Ruidong stood firm and prepared to deal with Huo Yuanjia's three feet. Huo Yuanjia only used a little bit of strength for the first kick, but Li Ruidong didn't move like a mountain. On the second foot, Huo Yuanjia went all out, but Li Ruidong was still as steady as a rock. Huo Yuanjia began to panic a little, if he couldn't knock the other party down with the third kick, then he would have to admit defeat. At this moment, Li Ruidong opened his mouth and said: "Huo Daxia, once you make the third kick, you can't take it back." ”
Huo Yuanjia understood that Li Ruidong was reminding him not to be careless, so he didn't make another move, turned around and prepared to leave. However, Li Ruidong sincerely invited him to stay, because he could feel Huo Yuanjia's hard work and sincerity in traveling long distances to learn from him. Li Ruidong prepared a sumptuous dinner for Huo Yuanjia, warmly entertained him, and invited him to spend the night here. Early the next morning, Huo Yuanjia said goodbye to Li Ruidong gratefully, and then left quietly.
Since then, the two have become friends who talk about everything, they study martial arts together, share experiences, and become each other's confidants. Huo Yuanjia later continued to seek justice for the porters in Tianjin, while Li Ruidong continued to live a low-key life. But the friendship between the two has always been the same.
Whenever Huo Yuanjia encountered difficulties, Li Ruidong would rush to Tianjin as soon as possible to stand up for him. And whenever Li Ruidong is challenged in the capital, Huo Yuanjia will travel thousands of miles to rush to the capital and fight side by side with him.
The interaction between Huo Yuanjia and Li Ruidong, two martial arts masters, has become an eternal legend. Their stories tell us that true friendship is true friendship regardless of whether it is high or low, regardless of region, or age, and can withstand the test of time and will never change.
My dear, do you also have such friends, who fight side by side with you, regardless of rain or shine, consistently?