Chapter 4: Horror All the Way: XVII. Anger
Looking at the back of Li Lili walking into the valley with a backpack on his back and a shotgun in his hand, I knew that at this time, no matter what the reason, no matter what the reason, we could no longer disperse. Only when we are in a group, gathered together, and always consistent, can we create a glimmer of life.
I yelled at Li Lili's back, "Don't you even want a brother anymore!" β
I saw that Li Lili finally slowed down, and then stopped. But he stood not far from the entrance of the valley and never looked back.
Ruoyu was a little dissatisfied and said, "Are you a little too indulgent to your brother?!" β
I said, "I know what you're thinking, don't you think the world can't be separated from anyone?" But it's different. I'm telling you, you have to apologize to Li Lili for what you just said! β
As soon as I opened my mouth, even Ah Mei was puzzled, I don't know why I had to embarrass Ruoyu because of Li Lili's behavior just now.
Ruoyu was also a little angry and said, "Are you mistaken?!" β
I said politely, "You can not apologize, but let's leave it at that!" β
Ruoyu said, "Are you blackmailing? Or do you really want to leave us alone? β
I didn't back down, "Neither." Please read our contract clearly, I am only responsible for bringing you here, and I have no agreement to bring you back. In other words, now that our contract has expired, everyone naturally parted ways, and that's it. β
Ruoyu said, "Why are you doing this? β
I said, "Because I am brothers with him, and we can rely on him in life and death." And without the contract, we are nothing! Moreover, you are just a rabble, scattered as soon as you are in danger. Will I give up my brother in life and death and be your cannon fodder? β
Ruoyu seemed to grit her teeth and took a breath. She looked at me with blazing eyes and said, "Okay! So you give me a reason to apologize? β
I said, "Don't you really know why Li Lili has a seizure?" Or have you been numbed to everything others have done for you? Or do you feel like you're superior to others, and you take for granted the sacrifices that everyone has made for you, including sacrificing your own life? Even grief feels like a gaffe? β
Ruoyu said, "What do you mean by that?" β
I said, "If you're going to pretend you don't know anything at this point, I'll just make it clear." Li Lili had a seizure just now because he was very sad. He is sad because he is affectionate and righteous, and he knows gratitude. Not as insensitive as you are. As for why he was sad, it was because Uncle Guge had an accident. I fixed my eyes on Ruoyu, and then said, "When a person is sad, you are still saying something inappropriate to him, and even accusing him for no reason, do you think you shouldn't apologize?" β
Ah Mei was still a little puzzled and said, "How did Li Lili know that Uncle Guge had an accident?" β
I sighed, "Now, I finally understand that Li Lili is right. You are not engaged in any national culture research at all, but play treasure hunting and tomb robbery. β
Ah Mei made me choke and couldn't speak for a long time.
I reached out and patted Ah Mei and said, "Baby, don't be too careful. I'm just talking about things and nothing else. No matter what industry you are in, it will not affect my feelings for you. I'm just expressing my opinion, if you are engaged in the study of ethnic culture, and you have spent so much time here, it is impossible not to know that the "Song of Bogda" sung by Uncle Guge just now is also a hymn to the dead warriors at the funeral of the tribe. Uncle Guge's intentions are obvious. Coupled with the sudden interruption of his singing, isn't there an accident? Could it be that his singing choked him? β
Old Gray said, "But Uncle Guge said that he would not be able to do anything when they broke up. β
I said angrily, "Are you really naΓ―ve?" Or pretend to be naΓ―ve? From the moment Uncle Guge decided to open the tunnel entrance, he decided to carry the matter down himself, so that those of us who are ruthless, unjust, and heartless have enough time to escape. β
After listening to my words, Old Gray seemed to finally understand. She said, "I'm sorry, it's true that I'm simple-minded and don't think much about it." I should apologize to him. β
Ruoyu's face also softened. She said, "I don't care if you believe it or not, I want to say that I am by no means the kind of person you just said." What happened before, for whatever reason, was my fault anyway, and I apologize! I hope you can forgive me for my ignorance and impulsiveness! β
Ah Mei didn't say anything, just grabbed my hand gently. I shook my sister's hand vigorously, signaling that I understood her and that there would be nothing between us.
Just when Ruoyu and I had an argument, Xiao Yu, Xiao Xiao, and Professor Luo obviously didn't want to get involved in our entanglement, so they quietly slipped away. When we caught up with Li Lili, who was already waiting in the valley, Xiao Yu, Xiao Xiao, and Professor Luo had disappeared without a trace.
After Ruoyu apologized to Li Lili, he asked him if he had seen Xiao Yu, Xiao Xiao, and Professor Luo pass? Li Lili snorted disdainfully, "As far as these people you brought, when there is danger, can you still expect them to protect you?" One by one, they escaped faster than rabbits. β
Ruoyu already knew it in her heart, but her face was still a little uncomfortable. She said, "I'm helpless, these people are all found by Professor Luo, and I didn't know them before." β
Our group walked forward in the same formation as we had come out of the mountains the day before. Fortunately, before leaving, I borrowed two more long knives from Uncle Guge's house, so that everyone except Ah Mei had a weapon in their hands. The courage in the big guy's heart has also strengthened a little.
We entered the bottom of this valley where rocks rolled down from time to time. The sheep intestine path at the bottom of the ravine is still monotonous yellow-brown all around, and the rocks and mud and sand are all the same. Green is still a luxury here. The wind in the ravine was still tight, and the sand and gravel on the mountain kept rolling down the cliffs. We walked cautiously forward, beware of rolling rocks on the mountain, and beware of the tornado that passed by from time to time, and who knows what it would carry from elsewhere in the air. Even the wind in a ravine can blow down a man when it rises. At this time, the only way to stop is to hold on to the boulder on the side of the road, and wait for the wind to ease before moving forward. In this way, our formation has long been unable to maintain, and Lao Pao and Li Lili and I only have one person to protect a girl, and we are walking without danger. When we made our way through the valley to the top of the mountain, we were already out of breath.