Chapter 6: The Ordinary and the Mediocrity

Weak countries have no diplomacy, and foreigners in this era, let alone mere security personnel, can't even be provoked by some serious officials. Once those foreigners make a demand, even if they know that it is unreasonable, no one dares to raise their voices against it.

Therefore, not only Wan Shitong, but even Qi Chaoqun, who was sitting next to him, was taken aback by this answer.

Qi Chaoqun didn't know how Ye Fan provoked the people of the White Ri Kingdom? But he knew very well that even if he had a good relationship with Wan Shitong, it would be impossible for him to provoke the people of the White Sun Country for Ye Fan.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that in the current situation, no one will easily provoke foreigners, especially Groya and the Bairi people, unless they have to do so.

Not long ago, the White Sun Kingdom also invaded the northern city strongly, the Ice Water Capital. Although the incident has now subsided, the impact of that incident on people has not dissipated to this day.

Moreover, anyone with a little insight knows that the invasion of the ice water capital may be just the beginning.

Ye Fan took in the reactions of these two big shots, but he was not surprised, let alone entangled in this matter. got up and walked to Wan Shitong's desk, picked up a pen and paper and said, "I'll write you a prescription first." ”

"The ......"

Without waiting for Wan Shitong to speak, Ye Fan handed over the prescription that had been written, and explained: "Grab the medicine according to the prescription, three pairs a day, and take it for three days." In three days, I'll come back to you for the needle. ”

"Thank you, Dr. Xiaofan. Wan Shitong took the prescription, smiled awkwardly, and kept silent about what had just happened.

Qi Chaoqun didn't say anything more, and after being silent for a while, he bowed his hand to Wan Shitong and left with Ye Fan.

It may be that I feel that I have spoken too much before, and I feel a little guilty. Wan Shitong sent the two to the gate of the security bureau, and warmly invited the two to go to the drunken building for dinner and wine together in the evening.

Qi Chaoqun didn't agree immediately, and after seeing that Ye Fan didn't say anything, he refused with a smile. "You also know that Xiaofan was injured today......"

"Understand, anyway, there is a three-month treatment period, so let's talk about it another day. Wan Shitong nodded a little embarrassedly, glanced at Ye Fan, and said sincerely: "Otherwise, I'll send a car to take you back, right?"

Looking at Ye Fan, who had already walked out of the compound of the Security Bureau, Qi Chaoqun smiled and waved his hand, directly rejecting Wan Shitong's kindness.

"Are you hungry? The wonton in front of you tastes good, why don't you go over and try it?" Walking two streets, Qi Chaoqun was the first to break the silence.

refused the big meal of the security chief, but invited himself to eat a roadside stall. However, Ye Fan didn't say anything, nodded and followed behind Qi Chaoqun and walked towards the wonton stall not far away.

"Boss, two bowls of ravioli. The two came to the wonton stall, and after Qi Chaoqun shouted at the boss, he sat down at the small table.

Since it was past noon, there were no diners in front of the wonton stall. Not long after the two sat down, the boss brought two bowls of wontons.

"Serve it hot. I've eaten it a few times and think it tastes pretty good. Qi Chaoqun said and handed the chopsticks to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan stretched out his hand to take the chopsticks, and just as he was about to start eating, he saw a group of people appear at the street corner where they had just come. It was a group of young people, both older and younger, but mostly in their twenties.

Seeing Ye Fan's sideways eyes, Qi Chaoqun also looked over. After looking at it, he said with a smile: "I heard that the General's Mansion is recruiting over there." These teenagers must have signed up for the army. ”

Recruiting troops? Aren't the forces on all sides now engaged in armistice talks? If they really want peace talks, they will not continue to expand their troops.

Ye Fan thought in his heart, but he didn't say what he thought. He glanced sideways again, and sighed: "Alas, the court is mediocre and incompetent, and the officials are selfish and corrupt, but they have wasted a group of hot-blooded young people who are loyal and courageous. ”

"What, you have an idea?"

Ye Fan shook his head and said with some regret. "In these days, the soldiers are all poor worms. It is said that it is a new movement, but in fact it is cannon fodder for those giant lords to compete for interests. ”

"I really didn't expect you to be able to see current affairs so thoroughly. Qi Chaoqun looked at Ye Fan in front of him with interest.

Qi Chaoqun has always felt that this young man should have been living in the mountains in isolation. It's already very good to know the current situation, but he can still see it so thoroughly, which makes Qi Chaoqun very curious.

Of course, he was more curious about the origin of the boy's birth.

It's just that, as the leader of a gang, it's always difficult to inquire about other people's backgrounds. Through their daughter's observations and side-to-side attacks during this time, they came to the conclusion that the teenager seemed to have lost his memory.

"As the saying goes, the bystanders are clear. ”

Knowing that this kid was perfunctory, Qi Chaoqun didn't expose it, and after taking a sip of soup, he said jokingly: "You are also a hot-blooded young man, so you don't want to do something?"

"It's true that I'm a young man, but I don't have the same enthusiasm as them. When Ye Fan said this, his face was flat, and a depressed look flashed in his eyes.

A pun on the word, a bit of a feeling of seeing through the red dust.

But more often than not, pessimism about the loss of hope in life. Of course, this is also a true portrayal of Ye Fan's heart at this time. Seeing everything through, even if the sky is falling apart, it has nothing to do with him.

Qi Chaoqun didn't know what this young man had experienced, but he could clearly feel the depression and decadence in him.

"Why don't I help you get a job with the Security Bureau?" Qi Chaoqun asked tentatively.

"Security guard, forget it. Armed with guns and sticks, he was supposed to enforce the law for the public and protect the country and the people. But you look at those security guards today, when they hear foreigners, their legs are weak. The only thing they can do is to oppress the good people. ”

Without waiting for Qi Chaoqun to speak, Ye Fan continued: "However, you can't blame them all. Nowadays, Shenlong has become a country of weak states. So much so that the aliens not only have the so-called extraterritoriality, but also have many privileges that even the people do not have. ”

"As the saying goes: the rise and fall of a country is the responsibility of the husband. Now that you can understand the truth, as a dignified dragon man, you haven't thought about what this country should do?"

Ye Fan wanted to say, 'I'm not a Divine Dragon person. I'm an earthling. But when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them.

Seeing Ye Fan's lips squirming, but he didn't make a sound, Qi Chaoqun said with a smile: "There was once an old man who said: Don't be the enemy of the ordinary, don't be with the mediocre. Accepting the ordinary is open-mindedness and calmness after struggle. But being willing to be mediocre is cowardice and casualness that dare not challenge. ”

Hearing Qi Chaoqun's words, Ye Fan was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that this beggar leader would be able to say such philosophical words.

Coming from the 21st century, he has naturally heard these philosophical words, and he also knows the truth very well.

Moreover, Ye Fan also knows the second half of these words: if you really accept the ordinary from the heart, you will definitely involuntarily reject the mediocrity.

Because, in the face of past achievements, ordinary people will remember the past without thinking about the past, while mediocre people will be eager to boast. In the face of the current life, the ordinary people are serious about management, and the mediocre people live in a daze.

The most important thing is that in the face of the unknown future, ordinary people still have the courage to face all the ups and downs of glory and disgrace. The mediocre may look left and right and run away.

Obviously, today's Ye Fan belongs to the latter. He is boring, he doesn't even want to face anything, he just wants to eat and wait for death.

Seeing that Ye Fan was indifferent, Qi Chaoqun continued: "Ordinary mortals spend their days in the trivialities of firewood, rice, oil and salt. We're not even ordinary people, so we're wandering through the unknown. Although the road ahead is long and unpredictable, we cannot live in a bad way. Even if you are a beggar, you have to expect something from life. ”

"If I'm causing you trouble, then I'll leave. Ye Fan looked at Qi Chaoqun and said something surprising and shocking.

Of course, Ye Fan is not untargeted. Although he didn't know whether Qi Chaoqun's words meant something. However, in his mind, those people should have talked about themselves in front of him.

"I'd rather you stay. However, not in the current state. Qi Chaoqun knew that Ye Fan had obviously misunderstood himself.

Seeing Ye Fan staring at him, he explained again, "They really haven't talked to me about you." But I don't think it matters. Whoever goes through something like that also takes a while to get used to. ”

Qi Chaoqun's tolerance, Ye Fan is very grateful. He nodded, but did not speak. Although he believed that Qi Chaoqun was sincere, he didn't want to say what he thought in his heart.

"You don't know how many people lost their relatives and how many people were left disabled when the Shenlong Orthodox Army bombarded Xuanjiang some time ago? Although it is a little calmer now, those who have experienced the war are living in fear. Even so, they did not lose faith in life. ”

"The dead are gone, and it is more difficult for the living. Only by always filling the heart with sunshine and living a serious life can we not lose the meaning of life. Since you can see through the current situation, such a simple truth is naturally clear. ”

Speaking of this, Qi Chaoqun looked at Ye Fan again, and saw that he was really staring at him with interest. So he smiled and asked tentatively: "Listen to Nannan, you have been going to the dock a lot recently, are you looking for someone?"

"Yes and no. You know, I have amnesia. When you go to the pier, you want someone to recognize you. This is the first time Ye Fan has been honest with outsiders.

Ye Fan's words couldn't help but remind Qi Chaoqun of the situation when he saw him at the beginning.

In that case, he thought he would die, but in the end he resisted. It's just that he didn't expect to lose his memory because of this.