Chapter 209: Remnant
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The blue electric light flashed like a tree branch on the gloomy horizon, which made the hearts of passers-by tremble for a while.
Zhai Yiwen carried a bulging cloth bag, stood stupidly at the door of the store with his neck held high for a while, and then turned around and went back to buy an umbrella.
The rain blurred the panes of glass in front of the windows, and everything from bright clothing to expired newspapers became patches of abstract color. The umbrella surface squeezed around on the not wide upward path, Zhai Yiwen was distraught and followed the crowd to approach the entrance little by little, and when there were still twenty meters left to reach the target, he suddenly started to tie the bag tightly, only freed two fingers to hook, and jumped back to the bottom layer over the railing lightly.
ββ¦β¦ Sir, sir! The staff who tried to persuade him were quickly swept away by the crowd of people. Zhai Yiwen didn't even bother to look back, and stepped into the waterlogged ground.
It's cool. After all, it's no better than in a boat, and there are no ubiquitous constant temperature facilities.
After this thought briefly flashed through his mind, Zhai Yiwen chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Pangu. What a distant name for him now.
A small humanoid machine was braving the rain to trim the roadside flower beds into small squares carved out of molds, and fresh green branches fell all over the ground. Zhai Yiwen passed under the overhead track with an umbrella, and the speeding train howled like a wind above his head. The puddle reflected his tired face like a mirror, and was quickly shattered by a single foot.
The ringtone of the incoming call was mixed into the beat of the thunderstorm, and Rao had always thought he was quick to react, and it took him a while to hear it clearly.
"It's me." Zhai Yiwen turned up the volume of the headphones very much, "Well, I just came back here......"
It is not often to speak in such a gentle tone, and he rarely stammers a little in terms of phrasing: "Yes, yes, I went to find it by the way, and I want to thank you this time......"
A small shop selling dim sum on the side of the road is closing. Zhai Yiwen caught a glimpse of the six fingers of the young-looking boss flashing when he locked the door, and then turned his head unnaturally.
ββ¦β¦ Yes, I still haven't been able to find it, but I'm not surprised. If it really goes so well, it's a little too incredible, and since I haven't found my friend's body clearly, I can still keep the thought of a miracle happening for the time being. There was too much noise in the surrounding environment, and Zhai Yiwen pressed the headphones tighter, "Anyway, thank you for giving me this opportunity to go out to work, I will definitely ...... in the future Okay, okay, I'll help you relay it to Miss Ye. β
Finally, I can hang up the phone logically. Flash Dance. Zhai Yiwen only felt that these words were more physically and mentally exhausting than going out to buy goods.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll be at the door." didn't leave him any respite, and the bell rang close to his ears again, "Mom, I told you that you don't have to wait for me deliberately, I've already eaten outside, you just clean up and sleep by yourself." β
The red light on the billboard was reflected in his eyes, and Zhai Yiwen became a little impatient: "I should have said it several times before, right?" I have other things to do when I get back tonight. If you need anything, or just want to find someone to talk to, it's better to find a business shuangshuang, anyway, she is still very energetic all day long, and hasn't she been applying for the school here recently? β
A kid with his schoolbag on his head to protect himself from the rain scurried out at the moment when the red light counted down to zero, and the splash managed to wet the last dry spot on his pants. After taking a deep breath, Zhai Yiwen suddenly softened a little: "...... Forget it, you can wait if you want. I wasn't dutiful enough to spend the night with him anyway. Don't bother Miss Karma, she usually goes to bed very early. β
The buildings are neatly arranged on both sides of the street, like a whole gray fence. Zhai Yiwen casually propped up the umbrella at the door, and consciously turned out a small key from the flower bed.
As of today, the new owner of this house has been staying for twenty days, and has never been out of the house since. But he can't be blamed for that. It took a lot of effort to transport a person with a special identity all the way here from the stormy Pangu, even with the dual background blessings of both the industry and the former captain of the police station. Even Zhai Yiwen, a person who was still in good health, had to slow down for a long time before he could continue to make a living everywhere, not to mention how much torture a patient who had just barely woken up after nine deaths had suffered along the way.
After waking up for more than half a month, Ling Shucheng's language function seems to have completely degenerated. If in the past, this guy's personality was only in the range of "introverted and not very talkative", now there are several doctors who come to see him who mistakenly think that he is a disabled person who cannot speak.
Whenever this happens, Ling Shucheng will cough a few times before Zhai Yiwen scolds with a dark face, or at most casually answer a name and age or something, and then then continue in a daze.
Yes, in a daze. The leader of the second group, who once guarded one side under the name of "Miracle Child", is now just a pale young man who has nothing to do but linger on the sickbed. Or, if someone else tosses it like this, it is estimated that there will be no chance to linger on the sickbed.
More than one doctor has been amazed by his amazing ability to recover. 35xs In order not to cause more trouble in this complex territory, Zhai Yiwen had to dismiss a batch of white coats every few days, and if he accidentally ran into someone who liked to get to the bottom of things, he had to ask the sick and crooked Ling Shucheng to come out.
As soon as the hand with the abnormal green tendons pressed the door of the other person's head, the doctor's memory immediately rewinded to a few minutes ago. After a few polite words, Zhai Yiwen took the opportunity to send people away. Judging from this point alone, the two have a tacit understanding. It was only at this time that he deeply felt that the person on the hospital bed was still not as intimidating as he seemed on the outside.
did not deliberately close the door lightly, Zhai Yiwen knew that with the other party's alertness, he must have been woken up a long time ago.
In a sense, Ling Shucheng is actually a very reassuring patient. There is no need for 24-hour supervision, no matter what kind of treatment is received, it is still the same plain appearance, and even if it is left alone here, it will not be threatened by burglars.
The lunchbox that had been brought back with great difficulty was already cold, and it was slammed on the table by a pair of dripping hands. Zhai Yiwen felt a sad irony in his heart, and suddenly felt that he was becoming more and more proficient as an old mother.
It's all to blame for the fact that someone who took over didn't come back.
Habitually walked towards the bedroom where Ling Shucheng usually stayed, but the cold and clear voice sounded from nearby.
"Why did you come here at this time?" Ling Shucheng sat on the sofa by the window and didn't look back, "I don't have anything important here, you should go home and rest for a while." β
"You think I'm willing?" Zhai Yiwen turned his head, sat down on the chair with his back hunched, opened the lunch box and casually grabbed a few chopsticks.
ββ¦β¦ Beware of catching a cold. Ling Shucheng's kind reminder always seemed dry, "Do you have something to look for me?" β
The bamboo chopsticks poked vigorously into the white rice, Zhai Yiwen chewed a few bites with a gloomy face, and replied: "My old friend who was introduced by TOEIC Shuangshuang has found a job. β
"I know." Ling Shucheng nodded, thought for a moment and explained, "I heard you talking to someone on the phone before. β
"Oh." Zhai Yiwen was not surprised, and was quiet for a while before he spoke in a complicated tone, "I took the opportunity to go out to contact business and went to the island last time. β
Clearly feeling that the air in the room was stagnant, Ling Shucheng's voice immediately became weaker and weaker: "That-"
"I made a trip to several settlements on the island, but I couldn't find anyone." Zhai Yiwen didn't give him a chance to brew his emotions, "Of course, if she falls in the wilderness, then there is no need to look for her." β
There was a long silence. After a long time, even Zhai Yiwen began to reflect on whether his wording was too cruel to this guy who had just experienced a great change in his life, and the sudden thunder drowned out Ling Shucheng's answer.
"What did you say?" Zhai Yiwen simply dropped his dinner and walked to the window.
"At least it's not certain she's dead." Ling Shucheng turned his head, his bloodless face illuminated by the lightning that cut through the sky one after another.
couldn't help but laugh softly, Zhai Yiwen nodded at his appearance: "This is still like a human saying." Believe me, Yuan Sui's life is hard, and it will definitely not be so easy to die. β
"Hmm." Ling Shucheng implicitly expressed his acceptance of his comfort, "It's hard for you to make a trip." β
"Seeing that you are not particularly lifeless, I am reluctantly relieved." Zhai Yiwen fell on the sofa without paying attention, "Seriously, if you dared to make a discouraged appearance just now, I might not be able to help but beat someone." β
"I know." Ling Shucheng responded.
"In short, hold on to hope, but also be mentally prepared......" his eyes were fighting disobediently, Zhai Yiwen could only choose to squint halfway, "Forget it, let's not talk nonsense that doesn't make sense." Do you have any plans for you when you recover from your injury? β
"I'm still thinking." Ling Shucheng's answer was very honest.
"Anyway, I can't be idle." Zhai Yiwen felt that he was getting more and more sleepy, and he could only barely stay awake by talking non-stop, "Unconsciously, the relationship with Ye Shuangshuang is getting more and more complicated." This doesn't work, and after a while, I still want to do something else on my own......"
"Why?"
"Do you need to ask?" Zhai Yiwen subconsciously moved on the sofa, "The two of us are not destined to be all the way, I have to pinch out some flames that shouldn't be lit as soon as possible." β
"Some time ago, maybe Yuan Sui thought the same thing about me." Ling Shucheng said very bluntly, "You two are a bit like brothers and sisters in this regard. β
ββ¦β¦ You can see it. Zhai Yiwen closed his eyes and pursed his mouth, "But this is different." β
"You don't like her very much?" Ling Shucheng coughed twice on the side, "She has done a lot of things for you. β
"I know. I'm not blind. Zhai Yiwen began to get impatient, and sat up as he spoke, "You still speak for her?" What do you care about so much when you look like you are now? Anyway, your mother helped you find the place where you live now, so you don't have to worry about what will happen to you if there is a complete breakdown between me and her......"
"Zhai Yiwen." Ling Shucheng forcefully intercepted the conversation by calling his name.
The inexplicable smell of gunpowder soon disappeared in the regular sound of rain. Zhai Yiwen glared at the nosy patient and quickly fell back down.
"Well, I know you definitely didn't mean that, it's my mouth that owes." He raised a hand to cover his eyes, "There's no way I'm going to accept her." So I can't tolerate myself taking advantage of her again and again. β
"You think she's too naΓ―ve?" Ling Shucheng pondered the wording, "At least for a woman of her age, this shouldn't be too much of a shortcoming, right?" β
"No, no, you should say that for a girl like her who grew up with a golden soup spoon, there is indeed naΓ―ve capital." Zhai Yiwen laughed sullenly, "You know what? She has been wanting to become a teacher in the neighborhood lately, but has been repeatedly frustrated during the interview process. Because whenever the examiner asks a question such as 'why do you want to become a teacher in this city where all kinds of cultures collide', she will always answer unknowingly, 'In order to eliminate the discrimination and prejudice between ordinary people and talents, humans and six fingers, so that every child can have fair access to knowledge'. β
"It's ...... Ambitious goals. Ling Shucheng felt that he could only comment like this, "It may not be easy to achieve." β
"She should be glad that her life is good enough. This city left by ordinary people has always been relatively tolerant because there are too many foreign demons and monsters. Zhai Yiwen snorted, "Otherwise, maybe from tomorrow, I will have to help deliver prison food!" β
"Not really." Ling Shucheng coughed a few times in a row, "Didn't Miss Ye say that this is the place where her parents used to make their fortunes, and there are relatives and friends all over the place?" It's unlikely that she'll be caught in. β
"Has anyone ever told you that you're actually not good at saying nice things about people?" Zhai Yiwen's face was expressionless.
"I didn't say nice things to anyone." Ling Shucheng emphasized, "I just think that your resistance to Miss Ye is a little too much. While you are ...... now Anyway, I still think that you should think about it carefully......"
"I'll think about how I can cut her off thoughts completely." Zhai Yiwen dropped a sentence stiffly, and one turned over and stood up, "It's true that you can't go on like this." Even my mom spoke for her indistinctly, and she didn't use her brain to think about it! I'm just a little person who just wants to drag my mother through my life in peace! She has always had unrealistic ambitions! Since she has never been able to understand my despicable and cold-blooded side as an ordinary person, I don't want to be subservient to her noble sentiments! β
Ling Shucheng just quietly watched him vent his anger that he couldn't touch the source, and only after a long time did he let out a long sigh.
"Speaking of which, what do you pretend to be? When it comes to naivety, you're no better than her! Zhai Yiwen couldn't help but continue to yaw.
Ling Shucheng turned around, looked at the blurred reflection on his glass, and did not refute.