Chapter 7: Behind the Door
Although there was no wedding, the leaders of Mario's unit knew that he was married and allowed him a vacation, so he was able to accompany Xiao An through this transition period on his honeymoon. Mario believes that with Xiao An's current strength, it is absolutely impossible for him to be his mother's opponent, but he can't instigate Xiao An to deal with his own mother. So the only way is to let Xiao An make full use of the time on the honeymoon and strengthen her quality in all aspects, because after she goes back, she will have to face not only her mother-in-law, but also many Antarctic people, after all, she can't go without seeing people for the rest of her life.
"This is the information I found for you, and I have translated it for you in the most simple language, I don't want you to digest it all at once, but you'd better have a goal in mind, otherwise, if you are lazy, you will suffer in the end!" Mario handed over the information to Ann and said kindly to her.
"Well, don't worry, my biggest hobby is studying, although, I haven't turned this hobby into a specialty yet!" She first agreed to it, and then thought that she had grown so big, and her enthusiasm for learning had always been very high, but she had never seen any special achievements in any aspects.
"Hehe, okay, then let it be! I also have some things to be busy, so I won't talk to you, you hurry up and learn, list what you don't understand, and when I come back, you can ask me again! With that, he took the door and went out, leaving Xiao An to guard a large pile of study materials by himself.
It's really interesting to think about it, I seem to have been going through all kinds of learning from home to abroad, and from the earth to outer space. Although her absorption level has not increased, she still cherishes every learning opportunity.
Besides, it's not okay if you don't cherish it? Especially the several things that I have encountered one after another, which one does not need high IQ and high technology? And almost every single one of them is not something that can be done on their own. So, even if it's not for the sake of being able to take charge in the future, even if it's just to help everyone share more, even that is enough.
Therefore, thinking of his lost teammates, his parents who he hadn't seen for a long time, and many friends in China, Xiao An made a vow. Be sure to chew through the materials.
She knew that these materials were just the beginning, and she didn't know how many learning tasks were waiting in line to complete them.
Before leaving, Mario froze several jars of honey water downstairs on the beach in the refrigerator for her. Some of them were also frozen after being refined. He said that these sea honey are rich in nutrients, especially for people who are studying, if they feel tired. Take it out and make a cup, drink it, keep it refreshed, and any fatigue is gone.
Xiao An tried a few times, and it really worked, so he told him to give himself more when he was fine. There is no way, the study task is too tight, and those jars are not enough for your own consumption.
may really be the credit of Haimi, Xiao An has always learned twice the result with half the effort these days, which also relieves Mario of a lot of burden. He also has a lot of time left to do his own business. So, he changed the study plan for Xiao An, added video learning and online education, and told her to study on her own first, and after this stage, if her adaptability is okay, she will study by herself and tutor the course, at that time, she will almost be able to return to Antarctica, and she can also learn to work in the busy housework in the future.
Ann is grateful for everything Mario has done for her. She hadn't expressed any obvious gratitude for his efforts in all this time, and the fact that he was still kind to herself made her wonder. Supposedly, he is a stranger. He was very unpopular in the local area, and there was no need for him to be so careful, because no matter how much he softened his heart, the homesickness would only grow day by day.
"Miss An, you are Miss An. Right? β
On this day, Xiao An was studying in front of the computer, and suddenly the person in the recess advertisement spoke to her.
"yes, you'reβ"
She thinks that this is the territory of Antarctica, so naturally there will be something different from the earth. For example, the stranger on the other end of the computer will also know her name, and she didn't have time to think about it, thinking that after registering at an online school, it might be known by more people.
However, if you want to talk to the people in the video, this is actually not new, but what happened next can't help but be surprising, it's just that Xiao An is probably too focused on studying these days, so that he has relaxed some vigilance.
"I'm a staff member at an online school, and I'd love to be friends with you, wouldn't you be happy?" The man said politely on the other end of the video.
"Ahem, what is this, of course I can't ask for it!" It's hard to look forward to someone who is willing to take the initiative to make friends with him, and Xiao An is very knowledgeable.
"Really? Can't get it? The man continued to confirm.
"Yes, yes!" Xiao An was very happy.
"Good! If so, why don't I come out? Then, before Xiao An could react, the man had already come out of the computer.
This, but a living crossing?
Xiao An was stunned.
"How did you get out?" Xiao An pointed to the computer screen and asked her, it was a petite but attractive woman, but, perhaps, she was still a little girl. But no matter how small she is, it shouldn't be easy to get out of the screen.
"Hehe," the elf-like little girl laughed, "I didn't jump out of it directly, I only came here through other media!" How's it going, how are you studying? Do I need more counseling? Or are you already familiar with everything and send us to do the evaluation? β
Oh? Is NJStar's online education so advanced now? Even if they didn't call this special service themselves, they would come to the door?
Xiao An is excited about this.
"To be honest, I don't know where I've got, I've read a lot of your questions and think it's still a bit difficult for me. Therefore, I may still need you to help me with targeted counseling! Xiao An said frankly.
"It's okay, it's not that hard! Not only will we train you for free, but we will even have special question types designed for you, so that you can know how you are from others in real time! β
It's true? That sounds like a good idea.
Xiao An was very satisfied, thinking that this South Pole Star is really very advanced, and even the Honeymoon Star, which is a resort island, can be covered with such a complete network service, and it is estimated that the main star will definitely be more developed.
"Come, let's test your memory first!"
What, is this the beginning? Why don't you give me counseling first?
Xiao An was strange, but still followed the teaching staff to do the test.
"Let's take a look at a few people first, and see how many you remember!"
As he spoke, the teaching staff gestured with his hand. A picture appeared on the screen, and Xiao An was stunned when he saw it: Isn't this my teammate? But before she could ask, the characters in this picture were brought out one by one by this beautiful and petite teaching staff. It didn't take long for a group of people to stand in front of Xiao An, but the room was too small and was quickly filled by them.
"Marta! Richie! Aya! Old white! Oh, and Hans! Xiao An exclaimed excitedly. What, the professor and Ricardo, Sandra, you're all there? Is this true? Am I not dazzled? Am I right? β
"Yes, Xiao An, it's us, why are you here?" Marta happily stepped forward to take Ann's hand.
"I was taken to Antarctica, what about you? How's it going? Where are they now? Do you know the way back? Can we go back? As soon as Xiao An was excited, he asked a series of questions.
"Go back?" Marta said, glancing at the other teammates behind her, "It seems to be difficult. She said embarrassedly, "We all came to outer space for various reasons, and although we didn't die like you, we couldn't find a way back in a short time." Isn't it, Kya? With that, Marta asked Keya again, but Keya nodded and did not speak.
At this time, Xiao Anke was depressed and didn't speak for a long time.
"Don't be upset. Xiao An, at least aren't we all alive? Hans gave her an encouraging smile, "And weren't you always looking forward to finding your teammates?" Now Marta and Ricky are also reunited. You should be happy! β
Either way, it's always a time to celebrate and remember.
"That's right," Xiao An agreed, "so be it, since everyone has come to my house." I don't have anything to entertain here, so let's wait for my husband to come back in a moment and let him prepare some food for everyone! It's not convenient for me to move around here, otherwise I'd go buy groceries for you! The food here is still very good! She said proudly, as if she had truly recognized this place as her mother-in-law's home.
"What? Are you all married? It's only been a few days since you saw you, and you actually flew here from Earth to marry an alien?! Everyone was in disbelief, but after calming down a little, they all gave their blessings to Xiao An.
In the past, Xiao An's impression was influenced by the preconceived ideas in those newspapers, and he always thought that aliens must look weird. She also wondered that since she was a child, people have said that aliens have a wisdom civilization that is many times higher than that of humans, so why do their people look so strange? Or do they not care about the appearance at all, as long as they are rich on the inside? And now when I get to Antarctica, I know that the previous ones are just people's conjectures, and there may be collisions, such as people on some planets may indeed be that respect. But the South Pole Star is not, the people here have always attached importance to both internal and external cultivation, and will never allow the faΓ§ade of the Chinese people to be ridiculed by outsiders.
So at this stage, Xiao An, who has not yet studied the image, can only stay at home, and when her basic courses are more stable, Mario will take her to the grooming school to learn how to be a perfect South Pole woman.
"Okay, everyone finally met, I shouldn't stop everyone from complaining to each other, but Miss An, as our student, we have an obligation to let you pass. Please cherish your study time, your friends will be able to see you at any time in the future, but I won't be on call often! β
The beautiful teacher was silent for a long time, Xiao An almost forgot her existence, and now she heard her urging herself, she was busy calming down, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, teacher, I kept you waiting!" But I really don't understand, you said you were going to give me a question, but how did you drag all my friends out at once? Xiao An really can't understand this.
"Yes, that's right, that's the question we gave you! First of all, let's take a look at how well you remember, is it that when you get to Antarctica, you don't remember the people of the earth? Next, we have to test whether you are unkind, which is also an important quality that our online school and NJStar are strictly demanding, if you can't do this, you will be sent back to Earth at any time! Although, you would love to return to Earth, but if we send it back personally. It's not so comfortable to go back! β
The beautiful teacher's tone suddenly became stern, which made Xiao An even more confused. She didn't dare to say anything more, after all, this was someone else's territory, and only looked at her teammates. And they all looked at themselves with inexplicable eyes, as if they didn't understand why everyone would meet Xiao An in this way.
"Now, are you ready? I'll open a few doors later, and I'm going to get your friends in, and you're going to find them one by one. If you find one, you'll pass the test, and we'll let you graduate early, and we'll volunteer to recommend you a good job. However, if you fail to find it after the specified time, not only will you not be able to graduate, but these friends of yours will also be very miserable at NJS! Are you ready? After a brief introduction to the latest question type, she didn't forget to check with herself again.
"Ugh. Sorry, I really haven't figured it out yet! And, why are you giving me such a question? What does this test? Will I need this in my work in the future? Xiao An is not only confused now, but also nervous, she is afraid that if she makes a mistake, these friends of her will all be affected by herself. When the time comes, not only will the dream of going home together be shattered, but I will always have to bear a heavy infamy. Therefore, she hopes, this beautiful teacher. I can be a little more lenient, don't test myself with such a harsh question, after all, I am not an Antarctic star, and I don't have such a high starting point. It's too hard to put yourself to such a test now.
"Well, I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do about that too! It is our responsibility to eradicate illiteracy and to ensure that the country does not have a single person who fishes in troubled waters and drags his feet indiscriminately. Of course we know it's hard for you, but you should know it. Isn't it hard to learn? If you can't always have a sense of urgency yourself, it's up to us to motivate you. Although, this kind of incentive can sometimes be difficult to accept. But there is no way, since ancient times, the national motto of the South Pole Star has constantly reminded us to strive for self-improvement, only in this way can a country prosper for a long time! β
The teacher was right, but if you really want to do it, you still have to have a heart attack.
Xiao An was scared.
She felt that this was like defusing a bomb, and if she made a slight mistake, not only herself, but also the people around her might be scrapped.
"Is there really no other way to do it?" Xiao An fought for the last plea for mercy.
The other party didn't speak, just shook his head a little impatiently.
"But thisβ" She still wanted to play tricks, hoping that the other party would end this unfun game as soon as possible.
"Miss An, please don't delay any longer, you can wait, but your friend is not waiting!" The young-looking, talking-old woman urged her.
Xiao An's heart beat even more violently, she really didn't know what to do, she had encountered all kinds of problems in her life, but this time, she was helpless.
"Xiao An, save me! Ahem, help, save me! β
There was already a voice coming from behind one of the doors, and Ann could hear it, it was Marta. But before she could ask, a voice came out immediately:
"Marta? Where are you? You're going to have to hold on! Xiao An, she will definitely save us out! You hold up first, and she'll get you out in a moment! It was Ricky, and then, Xiao Ann heard him say to himself inside, "Please, Ann, you are a good girl, we were together at the beginning, and we were like a family, this time, please help me rescue Marta first!" I couldn't hear her voice of pain for a moment! She's my life! For such a long time, I have survived until now by missing her, and I was glad to be able to see her in your light this time, but I didn't expect that in such a short time, we were separated again! Please, Ann, please help me get her out first! Ricky actually asked for help to himself.
"No! Why should I save you first! It's Lao Bai, "How much is that Marta of yours worth?" If you want to save me, you have to save me first! β
Oh my God, how did Lao Bai become like this? Xiao An was stunned. However, he continued, "Trouble you, Xiao An, rescue my wife first, as long as you rescue her, we will agree to whatever you want from us!" As long as you can save her, we can give you anything but life! But if my Keya is not rescued in time, as long as I can get out alive, then don't blame me for being unkind to you! β
Xiao An heard Lao Bai begging for himself on the one hand, but on the other hand, he was viciously threatening, and froze in place for a while, not knowing what to do.
"Ann, what are you still doing? You'll at least get me out first?" I'm a soul, but I'm trapped here, I don't know how they found and conditioned me! Sandra also said to herself, "However, as long as you get me out, then your work will be twice as effective with half the effort, and I will use my unique supernatural powers to help you do all this!" As long as you get me out of this place, I can help you get everyone out of there in no time! So, please don't be embarrassed for Xiao An, she won't be able to make a decision! When she rescues me, then we will all be saved! β
"Phew! Why should we believe you? Also, who are you? Why haven't I seen you all this time? Who are you? Where is it hidden? Hmph, a person who can't be seen, Xiao An, why did you save her? Listen to us, save our people first, ignore that voice! β
There was opposition, and it was fierce.
"No, no! Ann, you're going to save Sandra! She's already working hard, and I can't let her suffer with me anymore! Please listen to her and rescue her first, as long as she is rescued, she will definitely find a way to help us all! Ricardo suggested to himself.
Oh my God, which side am I going to listen to at this time? There are so many doors, which one should I push open?
Xiao An felt that his head was about to crack, and at this time, Mario, who was most looking forward to appearing, didn't know where to run at this time.
Oops, Mario, why haven't you come back, come back and help me, I'm really a little overwhelmed.
Inside these doors are not only human lives, but also the lives of my good friends, how can I watch them die because of me? And now, they are arguing because of my indecisiveness, I, I, why am I so incompetent!
Only then did Xiao An feel that some of the homework problems he had encountered on Earth in the past were nothing compared to the ones he was facing now.
She was already very annoyed, but at this time, the quarrel inside was still going on, and from the voice, it seemed that the men were in slightly better condition, and there was no sound of sadness or coughing. But in the room where Marta and Khaya were locked up, their voices were gradually no longer heard, and it was estimated that they were already a little unable to support it, and only Sandra was still arguing with those men.
"Ricardo, what's the matter with you? Haven't you been normal all the time? Aren't you always by my side? When do you still have a woman by your side? It's Ricky, who probably doesn't know about Ricardo and Sandra's relationship yet, "Anyway, I don't care what nonsense you say, if you want to save it, you have to save my Marta first!" Don't you know how long we've been apart? Didn't you see how I got through it in the first place? Dare to love you, you have always had such a mysterious woman with you! β
"yes, Ricardo, what are you confused about?" Hans joined the fray, "That Sandra, if I'm not mistaken, someone told me that she was already dead. So how can you stay with a dead man? You're not really confused, are you? Hurry up and come to your senses, I don't ask Xiao An to save me first, I just ask you to stop making trouble, don't interfere with Xiao An's thinking anymore, let her rescue Keya first, don't you see that Mr. Bai is already in a hurry? Moreover, you may not know, Keya is very smart, if we rescue her first, we can really be saved! So, Xiao An, don't listen to them, just listen to me and Lao Bai, rescue Keya first, as soon as she goes out, she can help you open all the doors safely! β
Hans, you speak lightly, and I would like to follow your advice and get so-and-so out first, but the question is, which door can be safely pushed open? Which door will make us all happy, and what are the hidden dangers?
Xiao An's heart was pounding, and it seemed that it was the first time she had so many lives in her hands. (To be continued.) )