Section 1: Fate

Time returns to this world, to the third week after Advent.

In the eastern block of Shashi's third district, two groups of people are locked in a stalemate that resembles a standoff.

Because of the inexplicable silence and daze of the leaders of one of the parties, the atmosphere in the narrow alley heated up sharply in a short period of time, causing everyone to unconsciously clench the weapons in their hands.

Among these people are Lang Hua, the decadent and haggard Lang Hua, and the Lang Hua who is stuck in memories.

Yes, he violated the established route this time and took the risk and resolutely set off to the eastern part of the city, in order to be able to "meet" Qin Xiaowen by chance.

Because Lang Hua had heard her talk about it in the past - as early as the months before the catastrophe, she ran away from home to play around.

She was trapped in Shashidong when the catastrophe broke out. And if it weren't for the fact that she was still accompanied by guards at that time, and the Qin family immediately dispatched people to find her after the catastrophe, I don't know what the consequences would be.

At the same time, the young man Lang Hua was still in a panic in the Shashi orphanage after the catastrophe, completely unaware that another important existence in his life was somewhere nearby.

Later, in the middle of the catastrophe, when it was rare to have calm down, a couple who were in love with Nata Mountain talked about everything, and this coincidence was naturally discovered by them.

Many times after that, Qin Xiaowen never forgot this miss.

Until the autumn of the fourth year of the last days, on the eve of Lang Hua being recruited by the regiment headquarters to return to the battlefield, Qin Xiaowen still snuggled in his arms and brought up this topic again.

"Alang, at that time... I'm close to you. ”

"It's really fateful, if I can meet you then... How nice it should be. ”

But Lang Hua forgot that there is always no difference between thousands of miles away and passing by in a sense.

At that time, the two were inseparable, and at this time, a pair of lovers who were separated by the war ended up dying and never saw each other again.

The word fate is so subtle.

Section 2: Misunderstanding

"Brother? Brother Lang Hua! ”

Lang Hua was in a daze, and Yang Xiaoxiao shook his little hand vigorously, forming a white afterimage in front of his eyes.

However, the other party did not react.

The physique of the capable person is extraordinary, and it has only been half a day since she escaped from the encirclement of the corpses, and she was carried on her back by Yang Bensheng, and her face has already recovered a lot of blood.

If it weren't for the delay in wound healing due to running all the way, Yang Xiaoxiao would only be in a better state at this moment.

But it is a fact that she was weak after her injuries. Whoever looks at it now, Yang Xiaoxiao is a little sick who can only stand firm with Yang Bensheng's support, and there is no deterrence at all.

After a while, Yang Xiaoxiao seemed to give up.

She stopped and gasped, her chest heaving. The little girl gritted her teeth and looked angry.

It was only at this time that Lang Hua retracted his thoughts in hindsight, moved his gaze elsewhere, and gave Yang Xiaoxiao a look to show his apologies.

But the little girl pursed her mouth and turned her head.

……

For the situation in front of them, the other pair in the alley were very wary.

Not long ago, there was an inexplicable explosion in the distance, and then the corpses rioted, and they immediately hid in the deep alley to escape.

The scale of the black corpses on the street gradually thinned, and they were originally going to move to other places, but they waited for an extra half an hour just to be safe.

Outcome...... But I ran into such a group of people.

The men on the other side were all armed and smeared, and looked like they had just fought with the corpses.

It is much better to encounter the same kind in the last days than to directly encounter the black corpse group. But at this moment, these people are blocking the mouth of the alley, blocking the only way for their own people to escape, which is definitely not a good thing!

Thinking of this, several middle-aged men in camouflage military uniforms in the alley glanced at each other, and invariably hid the backpack containing food behind them, and turned to show their guns and weapons and hold them in their hands.

One of them, a young girl who looked like a guard, took a step forward to block Lang Hua's sight and glared at him viciously.

She was separated between Qin Xiaowen and Lang Hua, and Qin Xiaowen probed her brain like a curious baby behind her. Lang Hua apologized, smiled at the other side, and took a step back.

There was a young man beside the girl's guard, who looked eight points like her.

These are familiar faces for Lang Hua, who has been a man in two lives.

The old man on the opposite side is the third elder of the Qin family, Lei Li, who turned the tide and became famous in the four years of the Central Plains Battle in the last four years of the Central Plains with his "Green Thunder Killing Realm".

And Xia Qing and Xia Shuang, brothers and sisters, as the personal guards of Miss Qin, have dealt with Lang Hua many times. But now that Lang Hua is alive again, they don't know Lang Hua at this moment.

From beginning to end, Xia Qing stood motionless, with a cold look between his eyebrows. He didn't make any moves, but he made people feel a little intimidated for no reason.

Lin Wenjin instinctively felt that this person must be a master.

In the last days, there is no trust between people. Lang Hua's rude behavior is really tantamount to provocation. Maybe a different group of people would have done it a long time ago.

The space in the alley is small, and the atmosphere heats up quickly, which can quickly turn into a tense situation.

At this point, Yang Bensheng had to come forward to prove his innocence.

He handed Yang Xiaoxiao over to Lin Qian to take care of, walked to the front of the team and spoke softly.

In a group of people, Yang Bensheng, who was dressed in a plaid shirt, looked the most regular. He has a gentle and polite appearance, which makes people have a natural good feeling.

"I'm sorry, everyone, but we were so abrupt that we mistakenly thought that there was a black corpse hiding in the alley. Earlier, we were besieged by corpses, and we were almost frightened birds. If you are offended, look at Haihan. ”

Yang Bensheng immediately waved his hand back, repulsing the people in his team and making way for a path.

He said sincerely: "It will soon be dark, and the corpses do not know when they will return." It's not safe here, so let's go out and talk to each other on the road. ”

After that, he didn't wait for the other party's reply, so he took everyone out of the alley first.

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen of his own people scattered, and under the leadership of Yang Bensheng, they went to the other side of the street, looking at the alley from afar.

This retreat is sincerity and attitude.

The other party and his party walked out of the alley, looked left and right, and relaxed when they saw that there was nothing unusual.

Only the three veterans, who always held their guns firmly in their hands, were vigilant.

At this time, Haiping suddenly exclaimed: "Uncle Chen? Why are you guys here. ”

Haiping said and walked straight over.

The three men also looked quite surprised:

"It's Ah Ping, Lao Li and Lao Wang, look, it's Ah Ping!"

"Great, you kid is still alive!"

The man surnamed Chen of the three looked slightly younger and the most robust, as if he was only in his early forties. He walked up to Hai Ping, raised his hand and slapped the other party on the shoulder, which immediately made Hai Ping grin in pain.

"I can't live, I'll be shot to death by you right away." Haiping smiled with tears in his eyes.

Yang Xiaoxiao and the others also laughed. Along the way, Haiping has been cold, and it is the first time they have seen this "ice sculpture" with such a rich expression.

The last two veterans limped over and scolded with a smile: "The kid is." The old man has trained you for many years, and this bit of strength is a fart. ”

"Not bad, all arms and legs. Hahaha. ”

It seems that these three people should be veterans who escaped death in the armed forces.

In addition, there were two young men, a man and a woman, who looked like they were wearing glasses. They also came from the Armed Forces Department of Region 3 and were the only two of the dozen or so civilians left to bear fruit.

The five people surrounded Haiping, and you looked very happy with everything you said.

When the man with glasses saw Haiping, a mist suddenly rose in his eyes. He took off his glasses, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and sighed with emotion: "Ah Ping, it's great that you are still alive, I thought you were like the old man and the minister, just gone." Great, you're still alive......"

The experience of fleeing after the catastrophe was extraordinary, and he repeatedly broke through his psychological expectations, and at this moment, he couldn't help but cry with joy when he saw someone he knew again.

But at this moment, the girl next to him hit him with her elbow.

"You're really, which pot doesn't open which pot."

The young man in glasses suddenly realized - yes, at such a moment, he did not mention those sad things. It's really mouthy.

"I ...... I, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing. ”

Haiping shook his head: "It's okay, Brother Wang." I've figured it out a long time ago, and I'm not going to kill myself again. ”

"Okay, that's it. There is hope when people are alive, and there is nothing left when they die. When the girl heard this, her eyes welled up with tears.

Yang Bensheng walked over with his hands raised at this time, signaling that he was harmless.

"Under the surname Yang, these are my relatives and friends, as well as other survivors who were rescued along the way. I'm really sorry, I'm afraid I've disturbed you. He said.

The old man on the opposite side is thunderous. Lang Hua only came into contact with the Qin family in the last four years of the world, and his impression of Lei Li was older than now, and his murderous aura was heavier.

At this moment, Lei Li's cheeks are long and gray, but the whole person is in good spirits, and he looks only over 50 years old.

He had a stern appearance and a rough voice, and he spoke like thunder and earth shaking on a summer night.

"Hahaha, what did Brother Yang say. There is no malice, and there is no apology. Besides", Lei Li suddenly glared, "If there is really a young person, it will definitely not be able to get any benefit from us!" ”

Yang Bensheng remained silent, and slowly smiled: "What my brother said is that this time it was just a misunderstanding. Hahaha. ”

Is it a warning? Lei Lao's personality has really not changed at all.

Thinking like this, Lang Hua withdrew his gaze and hid his excitement after seeing Qin Xiaowen.

He took a step forward and explained, "Boy Langhua, I am abrupt. However, I saw that the girl was familiar, and I remembered when I had met Miss Qin. lost his mind for a while, and then a misunderstanding occurred. ”

"Oh? Is it? Lei Li looked at Lang Hua with a smile.

Lang Hua looked at Lei Li, neither humble nor arrogant: "Two years ago, in the Longfeng Mountain Scenic Area in the north of the city, the boy and Miss Qin had a relationship, I don't know if the girl still remembers it." ”

Lei Li was stunned for a moment, as if he never thought that Lang Hua would be able to say this, including directly pointing out their origins-the Qin family.

His eyes were like copper bells, and he stared at Lang Hua for a long time. The latter stood like a pine and cypress, his gaze was impartial, and he calmly looked back at the past.

After a while, until the people around him were about to numb Lang Hua's scalp, Lei Li said slowly: "That's the case, it seems that the old man is wrong to blame the little brother." ”

"You've said that." Lang Hua said.

Yang Bensheng and others naturally heard this remark for the first time.

But Lang Hua hid his hand behind him at the same time and shook it vaguely. So they had to swallow a stomach full of questions, and press them back to the bottom of their hearts.

In the end, Yang Bensheng and Li Liping glanced at each other, and then turned around and discussed with Lei Li: "Since it is an old acquaintance, can the two of us walk together for a while?" ”

Yang Bensheng added: "One more person and one more strength, we each have a purpose, and we will separate at the fork in the road." ”

"Okay, that's going to bother." Lei Li breathed a sigh of relief, and also pulled out a smile, "Old man Lei Li, this is a pair of children who are not successful under his subordinates - Xia Qing and Xia Shuang, and in the end, this is my young lady......"

The catastrophe was sudden, and the eldest lady of the Qin family was left behind, and they already had an unshirkable responsibility.

But how to hold her accountable is a later story, and the top priority is to contact the family as soon as possible and send Qin Xiaowen back safely. If the number of people in the group increases, they will also be much less stressed.

Section 3 wants

The sun soon set, and long before the night deepened, the survivor team expanded and set off again.

In the middle of the night, the group picked a western restaurant on the street and broke in. After Lang Hua simply divided the rest area, he took the initiative to undertake the work of night duty.

Haiping, who was originally guarding in turn, was talking to his old friend at the moment, and Lang Hua didn't want him to miss this rare warm moment.

The Qin family chose a private room furthest from the door.

At this time, the door of the private room was closed, and Qin Xiaowen was sitting on the edge of the bed in the dim light, and she was asking her something in a suppressed voice.

"Miss, this kid said you had seen him. Was it really the one you lost two years ago? ”

Qin Xiaowen looked much calmer than during the day. She was now holding her face with her little hands, resting her elbows on her knees, her expression frowning, as if she couldn't find much thought.

After a long time, Qin Xiaowen shook her head: "I can't remember exactly, I did see a person at that time." It was the man who took me out of the valley, back to the ticket office, and then left. What happened after that...... You all know it. ”

She pondered, her tone uncertain: "I want to ...... It must be him. ”

Lei Li frowned: "Miss, this kind of thing is not a joke. ”

Qin Xiaowen raised her head and had a question: "But he knows that my surname is Qin, and he also knows that the Longfeng Mountain Scenic Area was ...... two years ago."

"Miss, this kind of thing can't be counted." Xia Qing spoke for the first time, his voice was crisp and magnetic, "Although it is extremely difficult for the Qin family's information to be leaked, people with a heart can always have the means to know our whereabouts. ”

"Yes, Miss." Sister Xia Shuang also opened her mouth to echo, "You are the eldest lady of the Qin family, the body of a daughter." Whether it is on the surface or behind the scenes, there are not a few people who want to beat your idea. ”

Lei Li then muttered, "That's good. But although Wen'er's disappearance two years ago caused a lot of noise, the family blocked the news within the Qin family, and it should not be known to outsiders. ”

"yes, I came out secretly." Qin Xiaowen tilted her head and smirked, looking smug, as if she was completely unaware of the seriousness of the "lost" incident.

"Alas, you kid." Lei Li put his big hand on the top of Qin Xiaowen's head and sighed, "The outside world is full of risks, you grew up in the ancestral house since you were a child, where can you experience it." There are more than one pair of eyes staring at our Qin family in the dark. ”

"Two years ago, you ran away and got lost, and the old man wanted to apologize for his death in front of the old man. Luckily, you were eventually found again. Now you have once again come out to play without the help of your lord, but you have encountered such a cataclysm. ”

"Alas, fortunately, Xia Qing and Xia Shuang are here this time. Even if I fight for my old life, I have to bring you back safely this time, otherwise I will be shameless to see Old Man Qin again in this life! ”

Qin Xiaowen said obediently: "Grandpa Lei, I will be obedient this time." Don't make yourselves too hard. ”

Lei Li withdrew his big hand and said with relief: "This is very good. Well, Lang Hua doesn't seem to be a lie when he speaks. But the eyes have been looking at Wen'er from beginning to end, and they must have recognized Wen'er's appearance. Then let's go and see first, I hope what he said is true, and not someone who wants to be bad for Wen'er. ”

"If you really have bad intentions, then I will kill him before I do!" Xia Qing's eyes flashed, and he said coldly.

"Add me one." Xia Shuang hurriedly said, "I've long seen that this little white face is not pleasing to the eye." A good-looking man certainly doesn't have a good thing! I can't let him trick the young lady away. ”

Xia Shuang clenched her fists and swore an oath, making people not doubt her determination at all.

Lei Li also quipped at this moment: "Okay." Frost, then I'll hand over Miss to you. Don't let the young lady be deceived by bad men. Hahaha. ”

"Oh, Sister Xia Shuang, what are you all talking about?" Qin Xiaowen suddenly blushed.

After a long time, the silence in the private room returned.

Qin Xiaowen looked at the others and said seriously: "Although I didn't mention much about the incident two years ago, I am not completely impressed. ”

She continued: "It was certainly not this person who met me in the valley and took me out of the valley. The man should have been older. But this Lang Hua gives me a very familiar feeling. It's like déjà vu...... It's like he was the one that day. ”

"Wen'er, are you mistaken? You were so frightened that you couldn't remember a lot of details. Lei asked in a solemn voice.

The other party shook his head: "That's all, I still can't be mistaken." ”

"This Lang Hua, could it be the child that the person brought with him? Two years ago, Lang Hua was not much old. Xia Shuang opened her mind.

"It's common for men to ski with their children." Xia Qing nodded.

"This ......" Qin Xiaowen hesitated, "I really can't remember whether there were other people around that person two years ago." ”

Finally, she pondered, "But I have a gut feeling that he shouldn't be a bad person. ”

……

The night was deeper, the lights went out in the corner private room, and Qin Xiaowen leaned on the bedside and pretended to sleep.

In fact, she still has something to say.

First, she couldn't explain it clearly or clearly, lest she disrupt other people's train of thought, and second, even Qin Xiaowen herself felt that some of the ideas in her mind were too ridiculous.

From the moment she saw Lang Hua, Qin Xiaowen felt a trace of confusion in her mind.

She didn't know if it was because of overwork in recent days and she had gone insane.

But she seemed to be able to sense thoughts in the depths of her mind, thoughts that clearly belonged to her, but didn't seem to come from her brain.

In these thoughts, it seems that she should have come here to meet Lang Hua here, and she should have appeared here to talk, contact, and get acquainted with him.

In the dark, there seemed to be a voice in Qin Xiaowen's mind reminding her.

Remind her that this is an extremely important thing, more important than anything else.

Important things, she wanted too.

I want to do, I want to discover, and I want to answer.