This time is different from the past, Cao Yu'an did not enlighten me as usual this time, nor did he give me any practical advice. His expression was calm and solemn, and his tone was full of warning: "If you really have the heart, you can really get out of this crisis." It's not about your ability, but on your courage. As long as you have the courage to die and be reborn, you will definitely be able to do great things. ”

When he had finished speaking, he resolutely turned away, leaving me with a tall and thin back in the cold rainy night, which reminded me of the words "widowhood and loneliness". I suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, I don't know whether it was self-blame or weakness, I realized for the first time that Cao Yu'an is also a flesh-and-blood person who will be sad and sad. And before that, he had always been able to play with others in applause in my eyes. There is no softness in my heart, maybe his superficial turmoil is deeper and greater grief than everyone else. But this fiery emotion is covered by a seemingly rock-solid appearance, which always looks cold and hard.

A few days after Cao Yu'an left, all kinds of bad news came one after another. First of all, Shi Yizhi's death was confirmed, and he was tempted by money, and the original iron shoes that had nowhere to be found have now become obtainable, and it took no effort at all; The second information is the whereabouts of Gu Zuoyan, although he has not been caught, there is tangible news that he has left Shanghai, and his final destination may go straight to northern Shaanxi. And if these news are still in my expectation, then the second brother's distress has become the last straw that crushes my spirit. No one thought that it seemed to have nothing to do with this accident, but it almost died.

By the time he managed to escape from the out-of-control Ford, the fear of death had spread to all his limbs. Before he could celebrate the aftermath of the catastrophe, he was shocked to find the sniper in the tall building opposite him looking at him condescendingly like a hell king. He saw a pile of bricks of human height piled up not far away, and he turned over before he could think about it. Naturally, the sniper wouldn't let him go, and the bullets whizzed past him, stirring up puffs of dust. As the alarm bell whistled from far and near, the sniper finished firing a shuttle of bullets but did not see the second brother show his head, so he had to give up this sniper mission and hurriedly left with the help of his companions who were already waiting to be answered.

When the police arrived, it was not surprising that the killer had long since disappeared, leaving only bullet casings on the ground and the word "kill" full of provocation and cruelty and blood. Later, Cao Yu'an told me that the blood stains on the ground were not the chicken blood commonly used by the Qinghong Gang during provocations, but real human blood. At this time, I had already made up my mind to leave my family to protect their safety, but this incident did not leave too much shock in my heart. And the second brother also looked calm when he came home, I heard that he was still slightly injured in this assassination incident, but he showed a state as if he had gone to the door of the house for a walk.

But maybe it's because I have already understood the truth, so Cao Yu'an's performance has a different flavor in my eyes. His pretense of composure was not so impeccable in fact, and his thoughts could be glimpsed in his evasive eyes, whether he was afraid or worried, and I think that perhaps even he himself did not expect such a terrible assassination.

After dinner, I secretly asked my second brother how his injury was while no one in the family was paying attention, do I know who is behind the scenes? I never thought that the second brother was really shocked by my "omniscience": "You actually knew so quickly that it seems that the person who wants me to die has already blatantly and grandly announced to the world, and now I have not died, and I have not even suffered any injuries, this is undoubtedly a critical blow to their hearts, and they must now be like a fish in their throats, and they must be unable to sleep and eat." Let me see that they are not people who can stand up to it, and if they can they will not let me live longer even for a moment. ”

I looked at him with my arms crossed, and the ominous premonition in my heart grew stronger and stronger, as if I had seen it with my own eyes and touched it with my own hands, and I didn't realize that I had burst into tears, and I bit my lower lip and tried to calm myself: "If it is as you say, then tonight is a good time to start." If you are at home, then the goal is more obvious and focused, and if you don't do it, you will implicate your family. Look at it, these people are old, old and young, and they can't escape if they really reach the critical moment of survival, so they will be served to a pot. ”

The second brother's expression underwent a series of rapid changes, and finally turned into a deep sadness: "How can I make them retreat, in front of the Japanese, even if I commit suicide immediately, they will not let you go in vain." ”

I saw that his emotions were not stable, and he was not like he could make timely judgments no matter how difficult he encountered or what kind of danger he faced, but he showed an unprecedented anxiety and confusion. I grabbed his arm hard, but I didn't even think I could touch his wound. He gasped with a "hiss", but the expression on his face became resolute and resolute: "Do you want me to leave here with my family?" But even if I had the ability, they might not be willing to leave. Otherwise, I can only tell all the truth, but the truth is so bloody, I'm afraid my grandfather won't be able to accept it at all. What's more, if you look at these people, they can't carry their shoulders or carry their hands, and they haven't even gone out of the far door. It is basically impossible to expect them to be able to evade the Japanese and escape to a safe place. ”

I interrupted him: "I don't know how capable you are?" A few days ago, I heard that many artists were brought back from Hong Kong, and those people were sent back in boats, and there were blockades and pursuers, but they were able to escape under the noses of the Japanese, and now it can be regarded as a thing! ”

The second brother lowered his head, but raised his eyes to look at me: "Do you think these two things can be compared, what we rescued from Hong Kong are the elites of the cultural circles and people who have made great contributions to the country and the people. They...... Their lives are also different from those of ordinary people. ”

I sneered, and even the words were cold: "Hmm, isn't your doctrine just a belief in equality for all? Why is it that when things come to an end, they pay attention to class? Could it be that the lives of these people are as heavy as Mount Tai, and our lives are as light as a feather?! ”

The second brother stretched out his hand to stop me before I was completely indignant: "Maybe it's time for me to hit you again, but I have to say the truth that everyone knows, that is, in many cases, the value of people and people is completely different, and human life is naturally different." ”