Chapter 31: A café for storytelling
The three hours passed quickly, and Tang Xian woke up Tang Plane and fell asleep.
When I woke up the next day, it was overcast. But Tang Xian looked at the sky and determined that it was just a simple cloudy day, and it would not rain.
It's a great day to get out and explore.
So Dong Ran, Li Xiaoyu, Qiao Shanshan and Akasi teamed up. They are responsible for searching the perimeter to see if valuable intelligence can be found.
Qing Jiuyu and Tang Xian worked together as a team, preparing to search along the city center to see if they could find some other props that could still be used, or find valuable information.
Li Xiaoyu was very dissatisfied with this arrangement, but Tang Xian seemed to have the demeanor of the head of the family, and this matter was settled by him.
As for Tang Suoye, Tang Xiaojiu and Tang Airplane, they were counted as children's groups by Tang Xian.
Because all three of them chose to run to the toy store in the department store opposite.
Tang Plane could not forget that there was still a bunch of Rubik's cubes waiting for him to unravel.
Don't get in the way with two stupid children, don't follow Tang Xian and the cunning humans, the treasure can only be monopolized by yourself!
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Outside the eastern urban area.
With Akasi's assistance, the girls didn't feel anything uneasy.
The scene on the periphery shocked several people, as Tang Xian mentioned at dinner, the periphery was like a wall made of plants.
These wildly growing camphor trees surround the city.
Tang Xian's description is like a fence.
But when he saw this scene, Li Xiaoyu had another feeling.
Whether it's a fence, a city wall, or most importantly, is the reason why these crazy plants suddenly stop growing, is it just to enclose humans, or is it something else?
Many of the cars lining the edge of the tree wall don't look like they're coming to a hasty stop here.
These vehicles are basically horizontal compared to the exit of the eastern suburbs.
Women's minds are a little more emotional than men's.
Although Li Xiaoyu does not have such characteristics.
But Winter Dye once again put forward a statement that goes beyond the value 1.2 Winter set by itself:
"Second Miss, are these plants protecting us?"
Li Xiaoyu was stunned.
Qiao Shanshan also nodded and said, "These vehicles too, it looks like they want to block somewhere." ”
Li Xiaoyu thought about it along the lines of thought of the two and found that it was really possible.
The growth of the plants came to an abrupt halt, and if the camphor trees continued to grow inside, the whole city would probably be covered in a tangle of roots.
But they only grow along the edges, and when they gradually become more lush, like a defensive line, they don't grow anymore.
"Let's go and see if we're going to see what the car is."
Dong Ran and Qiao Shanshan nodded.
After Li Xiaoyu listened to Dong Ran's words, he became more and more convinced that there would definitely be some clues to be found here.
Akasi was responsible for patrolling the neighborhood.
There was nothing in the world that made him feel dangerous, but it had become a habit to be vigilant.
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Downtown.
On the way to the city center, Tang Xian found that there were basically no vehicles, as if all the vehicles were parked at the edge of the city.
The road appears empty. Occasionally, you can see some rats at the trash can.
But it's all about the carcasses of some animals.
As for the garbage, after a few hundred years, there is nothing in this garbage that is worth patronizing these "gold diggers".
Qing Jiuyu looked at the human world and was very interested in the distribution and style of buildings on these streets.
"Humans are very good at enjoying it."
"Yes. The most hedonistic and the most mortal race is us humans. ”
"To die?"
"It's a crazy temptation on the brink of death."
"Will you do the same?"
"Knowing you and Bai Mansheng, and even most of my experiences in the mine, are death-based experiences."
Qing Jiuyu didn't speak, thinking carefully about the meaning of these words.
At this time, Tang Xian found a coffee shop. The signboard of this coffee shop is no longer legible.
But judging from the shape of the neon sign, it should be called a freshness café.
Tang Xian walked in to take a look, and the grinder was cleaned and could be used again. If he could, he planned to drop by one.
In the pyramid, coffee, tea, are very expensive things. Even if you look for a trade route, it is difficult to get cocoa powder.
Because the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the only place where plants are cultivated, it also bears the burden of producing and selling fruits and various plants in the whole federation every year.
A pound of cocoa powder, at the price of the fourth layer, can buy a few temporary workers.
But the art of grinding coffee has been lost, and the taste of coffee has never been as silky as described in ancient books.
Approached the café and swept it. Tang Xian actually discovered the Wish Wall.
It's those things that customers leave behind.
But the wishes and blessings written in the wish list are no longer legible.
However, everything in the store still made Tang Xian feel novel.
The way of life of ancient people may also have all kinds of contradictions.
But it's definitely not as hierarchical as a pyramid.
Tang Xian quickly found the machine. In the 200 billion Weibo given by Luo Liuyan, Tang Xian couldn't remember a lot of information.
Even if you watch it for decades, it is impossible to read it with 200 billion yuan.
Therefore, Tang Xian subconsciously checked and searched according to some professional keywords.
For example, cooking, cooking, clothing, architecture, photography, creation, etc.
There is also a search by popularity.
But most of the things you search for by popularity are spam.
For example, a certain star cheated, domestic violence, drug abuse, cold, and tearing.
All sorts of things.
The more useful the information, the lower the search popularity, and the more boring the information, the higher the search popularity.
This also gave Tang Xian a general understanding of that era, which was an era of entertainment that could be fed and supported to death.
In short, very happy times.
Of course, happiness is contrasting. Maybe people in that era would also feel bitter because of 996 and poverty.
But for the people of the pyramids, everything seems so good.
Because there is hope in life.
After finding the machine, he didn't stop searching, Tang Xian rummaged through the cabinets to see if there were any other clues.
Qing Jiuyu said at this time:
"How long are you going to play with these humans?"
Tang Xian didn't stop what he was doing, but just asked:
"What's going on?"
"They're human, aren't you gluttonous? I think these people are your slaves or trophies at best. They all listen to you. ”
Qing Jiuyu chuckled:
"I used to raise a few people, but then I found it boring and left them to fend for themselves. I don't know if it's my delusion, but you seem to care about these people very much. ”
Tang Xian knew that he brought Qing Jiuyu to this world, or that his friendship with Qing Jiuyu was getting deeper and deeper, and in this process, many things had to be said.
Tang Xian didn't intend to hide it, and said:
"I do care about these people."
"Why? Are they good-looking? You seem to be too partial to the human named Li Xiaoyu. Of course, it's not just her, it's everyone else. ”
Qing Jiuyu's tone always seemed lustful, but the kind of doubt in his voice could be clearly expressed.
This is just a simple question, without the slightest hint of vinegar, and it is purely from the grudge between species.
Tang Xian found a photo album from the cabinet, which surprised him.
Because albums can be preserved for a long time as long as they are properly sealed.
"Xiao Jiu also likes these humans, you might as well ask her this question, I think she will definitely give you an answer."
Tang Xian opened the album.
Qing Jiuyu says:
"It's understandable that she likes humans, and you like humans, I can't understand it, you're obviously not human."
"It's a troublesome question and a hard time to explain, but unlike you, I don't hate humans, and I don't play with them. If you want to ask why, because I was actually raised by humans. ”
Tang Xian's tone was very flat, these words could not be said to Qing Jiuyu earlier, but when the time came, if you want to say it, you will push the boat down the river.
Qing Jiuyu was shocked:
"You were raised by humans?"
"Whether I'm human or not, I'm still up to be determined, but I did grow up in an environment full of human beings. I lied to you that the human world is dangerous, but in fact, it is only to protect human beings. ”
"Now you're not cheating?"
"No need to lie anymore."
"Why?"
"Because we are friends, whether it is for you or Bai Mansheng, I should be more honest, and friends will not do anything to embarrass friends."
The three young men in the album seem to be the common owners of this coffee shop.
Most of the photos are of the café's daily routine, with various guests.
He flipped through the pages, and although he was surprised to find traces of human history, it was a pity that the contents of this album did not explain the catastrophe.
Qing Jiuyu sneered:
"It also makes sense, you give me the feeling that I do look very human. But just because I'm friends with you doesn't mean your friends are also my friends. ”
"Even if Xiao Jiu has no friends since she was a child, and finally someone cares about her, you still have to be hostile to these people?"
Tang Xian closed the album. Put it in the prop bag.
Qing Jiuyu said disdainfully:
"The most important thing this race can do is betrayal. It's just hypocrisy. ”
Tang Xian raised his head and looked at Qing Jiuyu.
Qing Jiuyu's expression was still like that, and he couldn't see any anger, but because of this, Tang Xian felt a little difficult.
This means that she has engraved certain points of view in her bones.
"Xiao Jiu's life experience, you haven't mentioned it yet. We're friends, right? ”
"Of course, if it weren't for your face, these people would have died on the Tianque Plain that day. As for Xiao Ni's background—"
Qing Jiuyu paused, smiled helplessly, and said:
"There's not much to say about her background."
Tang Xian nodded and said:
"Xiao Jiu is half human, right?"
Qing Jiuyu's expression froze.
"You see that?"
"Well, actually, I'm just guessing, I first thought that her parents were creatures of the fox clan, but for some reason, she was expelled by the fox clan, and her unpleasantness was also said in the past."
Tang Xian continued:
"But then I found out that Xiao Jiu can sing human songs. Human memory and animal memory are different. Most humans don't remember the events of the womb, but animals are different. ”
"Xiao Jiu's mother should be a creature of the fox clan, and his father should be a human?"
"Yes." Qing Jiuyu did not hide Tang Xian anymore.
Tang Xian said: "Bai Mansheng doesn't hate humans, so it seems that your dislike is not the opposition between humans and beasts, but related to Xiao Jiu. ”
Qing Jiuyu said in a charming voice: "Maybe I was born to be cruel? ”
Tang Xian nodded:
"Well, there is also this possibility, the femme fatale also fits your personality. However, your love for Tang Xiaojiu makes your theory untenable. Why don't you tell me about it? ”
"What?"
"The café is a place full of stories, it has been dead for hundreds of years, you may be able to tell me about Xiao Jiu's background. I'm sure it's a story that's not very interesting, but one that you'll remember for a long time. ”
"I said, there's nothing to say, it's just that humans and foxes have children, leaving a species that the clan hates." Qing Jiuyu's tone was a little cold.
Tang Xian stared at Qing Jiuyu and said:
"Xiao Jiu will be very sad when he hears your words. Don't say that again. ”
Qing Jiuyu was a little surprised, smiled self-deprecatingly, and said:
"I won't let her know her parents and background, until she grows and has the true power of the nine-tailed fox, the people will finally accept her return. Those unbearable pasts and humiliating life experiences will also disappear. ”
Tang Xian walked up to Qing Jiuyu, frowned and said:
"There are two attitudes in the face of misfortune, one is pessimistic and degenerates in misfortune, and the other is optimistic and struggles in misfortune. Everyone is like that, but do you know what the source of this difference is? ”
Qing Jiuyu didn't know why Tang Xian suddenly said this.
She shook her head.
唐康 says:
"Because of childhood, there are two kinds of people in this world, one is to heal his life by relying on the luck of childhood. One kind of person uses his whole life to heal the misfortunes of childhood. ”
"You're my friend, and I don't want to change your opinion. But you don't have to change Xiao Jiu's view of the world. You have to be glad that she met Dong Ran, Qiao Shanshan, and Tang Suoye, because she got along with these people. In the future, she will look back on the past so that she will not be swallowed up by the loneliness of despair. ”
Qing Jiuyu found that Tang Xian's eyes were a little scary.
Every time this man saw himself in the past, no matter how calm he was, or he talked eloquently, he always had an air of forbearance.
But when it comes to Tang Xiaojiu and those human beings, he has changed as a different person.
There was a warning in his eyes.
"Really, for the sake of a little child, did you commit such a cruelty to me? I thought I was in a good relationship,"
Qing Jiuyu's smile can always make all kinds of atmospheres instantly ambiguous.
Tang Xian nodded and said:
"You are indeed my friend, and I would not have brought you into this world if it were not for that. You also have to understand that Li Xiaoyu and Dong Dye all belong to this world. I hope that Tang Xiaojiu will also integrate into this world in the future. ”
Qing Jiuyu looked at Tang Xian with a complicated expression and said:
"Your reaction today is different from what I imagined."
"Don't kill a boatload of people with a rod, there are many scum villains among the human race, we have ugly souls, but there is also enough goodness to heal others."
Tang Xian said, "Talk to me, can you?" I'm curious about any other human before me who could have such a close relationship with all beasts. ”