From the moment of the birth of human civilization. The map appears in the form of rough lines. Even earlier than the birth of words. And the medium that carries the map. Mostly mud, sand, stones, tortoise shells, and animal skins......

With the progress of human civilization. Maps began to gain value as an integral part of human life.

The original map. It is a completely non-proportional drawing of mountains and rivers. Later, text annotations began to appear. Then other references began to appear......

A map of Chinese history that can be examined. From the Jiukou Dingshang more than 4,000 years ago. It belongs to the Xia Yu period.

Maps are culture. It's religion. It exists objectively. It can also be conjectural. Maps are the tools that humans need to understand the world. It is also a portrayal of the unknown world in the subjective imagination of human beings.

on the map. The center of the world may be the throne of kings. Probably the sacred altar of religion. Probably a lotus flower. It could just be a dot that doesn't make any sense.

With the advancement of science. Human beings are becoming more and more aware of the world. Maps are becoming more and more concrete. More and more objectively reflect the real thing.

That's how it has evolved. Only then did we have a map of the world. That's why we have a globe......

Speaking of which. An idea popped into my head. But the idea is fleeting.

What I didn't expect. This was a spur of thought. It actually helped us solve a big problem in the near future. I won't go into detail here.

Those of us are staying in hotels temporarily. I don't have to find a place to do my homework every day. It's eating, drinking, and having fun with your companions.

It's a little strange to say. This is some time. Zhao Zitong seemed to be possessed by the cold moon. In addition to eating. The rest of the time I locked myself in my room.

When I asked Yang Qing. She smiled mysteriously at me and said, "Keep it secret." ”

Never mind. The girl was going to quarrel when she saw Liu Fatzi. This is also considered a clean one. As long as she doesn't plan something anti-human or anti-social in the house. Let her go.

After all. I really don't have a way to distract me from her now, she has Yang Qing to follow. I can rest assured.

However. What I didn't expect. Suddenly, one day. Zhao Zitong and Leng Yue are gone. It's like we've made an appointment to elope.

In order to prevent misunderstanding from spreading. Yang Qing solved this question. And he told me secretly: Zhao Zitong and Leng Yue went back to Yangzhou to get something.

I know. They went back to get the relief balls. But I couldn't think of it. Zhao Zitong returned in the evening with a large bag of things. And went back to the room without saying hello to anyone.

Then. Shen Dali and Liu Fatzi and I were squatting on the side of the street watching the night scene. Smoking and chatting. Shen Dali suddenly glanced back at me. When I turned around, I saw Leng Yue and Zhao Zitong entering the hotel one after another.

Liu Fatzi smiled and said, "Fifth brother." You said that this girl likes Leng Yue's type. I still like your type. ”

I laughed, "Why don't you say you like your type." ”

Liu Fatzi said hurriedly: "Don't." I want to live a few more years. ”

Shen Dali said coldly beside him: "So I'm afraid of death." ”

Liu Fatzi suddenly became anxious. got up and threw the cigarette butt angrily and said, "Who do you say is afraid of death?" What do you mean? ”

Shen Dali took a hard puff of his cigarette. Flick the cigarette butt off. As he got up, he said, "I want to fight." ”

Fat Liu was silent and gasped for a while. Then he turned around and ran after a loud foul word.

Shen Dali was choked with anger. scolded angrily and chased after Liu Fatzi. Leaving myself on the side of the road.

I shook my head helplessly. Get up slowly. Looking up at the window of Zhao Zitong's room. Look at the sky again. I thought to myself: Zhao Ye. Yaya has fallen deeper and deeper uncontrollably. If you were me. What will you do?

Not long. Shen Dali and Liu Fatzi returned one after another after making a big fuss. At the instigation of Liu Fatzi. We took a taxi to 1912 Bar Street.

Speaking of which. Since the day he went to jail. I haven't been to a bar again.

I used to like to go to bars. It's not just because I have insomnia. Even more so because the noisy environment and the paralysis of alcohol can remind me. I'm alive. Live in a place inhabited by contemporary humans.

Since being brought into this inexplicable whirlpool by Zhang Yi. I fell into insomnia again. But I've never been to a bar. Because I'm not in the mood. And because there is no chance.

There was a miasma of smoke in the bar. The music was deafening. The booths and bars were crowded with people. Everywhere there was the sound of shaking dice and laughing and scolding.

As soon as Liu Fatzi entered the bar. It immediately became active. Little eyes search everywhere. And after his "efforts". When the end is gone. brought out three little girls who were in a group.

I'm not interested in hanging out with them. Shen Dali saw me like this. Although drink a lot. But he also wanted to go back to sleep.

The three little girls had different hair colors. But it's the same pestering.

I don't give Liu Fat face very much. Take a taxi with Shen Dali and leave. Leave him to play as he pleases. I know anyway. There must be a few pairs of eyes watching our every move in the middle of the night. Even if Liu Fatzi wants to run, I'm afraid he won't have a chance.

When returning to the guesthouse. It was already past three o'clock in the morning. I looked up. saw that Zhao Zitong and Yang Qing's room was still lit.

I'm very puzzled that these two girls don't rest so late. But don't knock on the door and ask for the truth. I could only go back to my room with Shen Dali. After a simple wash, fall asleep.

It was past nine o'clock the next morning. The door was woken up by Zhang Yi's knock.

I opened the door. saw that Zhang Yi and Yang Qing were already waiting at the door. Zhang Yi shook the phone and said to the sleepy-eyed me, "Professor Chen is calling." We want to go to the interview. ”

Since the last time I met Professor Chan. It's been more than a week. There have been a few times when I even took the initiative to look for him again. I didn't expect to expect the news today.

We didn't even have breakfast. He hurried to Nanjing University. And in the café where we last met. I found Professor Chen.

Although only a little more than a week has passed. But Professor Chan was visibly emaciated.

He had extremely dark circles under his eyes. The whites of his eyes were bloodshot. The wrinkles on the face are deeper. The complexion is also a little sallow. Looks like. He hadn't rested well for a while. It made me feel very sorry.

After the three of us sat down. Professor Chen went straight to the point and said, "I'm sorry. I've compared this map to a lot of maps. But it can't be mapped to any map. These patterns above. Actually, it's words. I asked Lao Li to help me see it. He couldn't even translate the text. ”

Yang Qing hurriedly asked, "Teacher Chen." Isn't that a map at all? ”

Professor Chen frowned and shook his head, "It's a map." You can't be wrong with that. Just ......"

He didn't finish. Suddenly, the phone rang. He glanced at the phone number. Hang up the phone. Unexpectedly, the other party immediately called again.

Zhang Yi hurriedly said, "Professor Chen." We're not in a hurry. You answer the phone first. ”

Professor Chen answered the phone with some impatience: "What do you have to call later...... Oh. Xiao Zhang. What about Chen Tao. What the. ”

He seemed shocked by the news. He stood up violently. Even because the action is too big. Brought over the coffee on the table.

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