Chapter 004: Crossing the River
Speculation can't decide everything, and having said this, Chen Keng naturally won't let Chen Baliang make a big deal like this. How can I say that I am also a detective and a lawyer, and I will never lose to anyone in terms of lip service.
"Old Chen doesn't want to mention the things of the past, and I don't want to be strong." Speaking of this, Chen Keng's eyes turned to look at Zhao Lao, "Three hundred and sixty lines are the champions, and the name of half a catty and eight taels is also a household name." Presumably, Zhao Lao should have acted with Chen Lao back then, right? ”
Half a catty and eight taels is a combination, in the early years, whether it was a big or small matter, the two of them went out together, which is a well-known thing, and Zhao Banjin did not deny it; "I did get involved, but ......"
"Zhao Lao doesn't have to be reluctant, I'm also thinking about everyone. It never hurts to know a little more about the barren mountains and mountains. "When it comes to everyone's safety, everyone naturally follows suit.
was interrupted by Chen Keng and was about to say the excuse, and Zhao Lao was also helpless. is now being stared at by a pair of eyes, Zhao Lao can't even shirk it, "That was ten years ago, probably at this time......"
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Go back ten years.
It's the same place, the difference is that the people are not these people now, they are three men and one woman, and there are half catties and eight taels of them. There are also two people who are a husband and wife, the man is called Yingtian, and the woman is called Hou Min, who are Yingchun's parents.
"After passing through the woods in front of you, you will come across a river." Looking at the map in his hand, Yingtian explained what he said.
"How long will it take to get to that river?"
The question asked by Zhao Banjin was exactly what Chen Baliang was concerned about.
"After crossing that river, you just have to climb two mountains to get to the designated place."
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What a cunning old fellow!
Zhao Lao's words made Chen Keng understand that he was afraid that something really happened ten years ago, otherwise Zhao Banjin would not have mentioned Yingchun's father without mentioning it.
casually stuffed it with a name, from the meaning of the words, Chen Keng could hear something different. I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, Zhao Banjin finally deliberately avoided Yingchun's mother.
Could it be that there is some ulterior secret between Yingchun's mother and Zhao Banjin?
It's all just speculation now, and Chen Keng can't be sure. If you want to know everything specifically, you can only wait until you camp in the evening to ask Ying Chun about some information.
Night.
Everyone worked together to set up the tents, and there were five simple tents in total.
Chen Keng shares one with Miler, Wu Yan shares one with Zhou Zhou, Ying Chun shares one with Ying Dong, Zhao Banjin shares one with Chen Baliang, and Xiao Li shares one with Xiao Wei.
"This ......"
Lie down and try how it feels, as soon as she lay down, Mielle was a little speechless.
"Just get used to it." Chen Keng didn't care, "This situation will persist for more than ten days, and tonight is just the beginning." ”
"I understand. It's all trivial. "Millair didn't want to back down.
"It's good to understand, people are coming. You go to the two sisters to play first. Seeing Ying Chun coming this way, Chen Keng asked Miler to leave first.
The tent is not far from the tent, and Chen Keng does not have to worry about Miler's safety.
"Would you like some?" After sitting down, Ying Chun handed the betel nut in his hand to Chen Keng.
"I'm not used to eating this."
"It's a good thing, and it's a good choice to smoke a cigarette after chewing it."
"I have a personal hobby, and although I smoke, I don't like to chew it." Lighting a cigarette, Chen Keng was about to say the point, "You can choose to answer or not to answer, but I want to answer truthfully." ”
"You say." Ying Chun realized that what Chen Keng was going to say next would surprise him.
"Ten years ago, your parents came to this place with the two of you, right?"
"That's right." Ying Chun nodded.
"Your father must have died shortly after he left here. I don't know, have you ever heard something from your mother? Speaking of which, Chen Keng was obviously a little embarrassed.
Chen Keng refused to speak for a long time, which made Ying Chun very puzzled, "What is the matter?" ”
"Forget it, let's not talk about this." It's a bit out of place to ask this question. Even if you ask it, it is not decisive. Instead of embarrassing Yingchun, it is better to expose this stubble.
"How long will it take?"
"If you leave early tomorrow morning, you'll reach the river in the afternoon. Swimming across the river, you only need to climb two mountains to reach the designated place, so it should take two more days. The reason why Ying Chun knows this is because he heard his mother talk about it.
"Arriving at the designated location you said doesn't have to be the real location, right?"
Chen Keng said this, but it made Ying Chun's face change slightly.
"Looks like I'm right." Leaning into Ying Chun's ear, Chen Keng said softly; "There's something wrong with that map. If I'm right, you've got two maps. ”
"A worthy private detective, Brother Chen, you do have a hand."
"It's just a habit of the profession." Chen Keng doesn't think there is anything to be proud of.
"When did you find out?" The two maps are about the same, but Ying Chun was very careful before, but he didn't expect to be seen by Chen Keng.
"As I said, it's a career problem, and I'm not the only one who can see it."
"I understand." Ying Chun naturally knows who else can see it.
There are only three that can be seen, the first is Chen Keng, and the second is Zhao Banjin and Chen Ba. When Ying Chun took out the map, the two were not surprised in the slightest.
The two continued to talk for a long time, until Mireel returned to the side, and Ying Chun left.
The next day, shortly after dawn, everyone had already gotten up early.
It's different from the city, that is, some people want to sleep until they wake up naturally, and their bodies don't allow them to sleep until they wake up naturally. Instead of falling asleep uncomfortably, it's better to go in the morning.
"Don't eat too much of this thing, just eat half full." It's all compressed food, Chen Keng doesn't want Miller to eat more, after all, this thing is not a snack.
"I'm not a child, don't worry."
Chen Keng and Miley communicate in English, and there are not many people who can understand what the two are saying. Among so many people, only Ying Chun can understand.
As Ying Chun said last night, at about two o'clock in the afternoon, everyone came to the river.
"This ......"
Ying Chun obviously has a headache.
"It's normal, it's between two mountains. There are no indigenous people here, so naturally no one will build a bridge here for people to walk on. "Having been here, Zhao Banjin naturally has the right to speak.
"How are we going to get through here?"
Ying Chun's doubts are everyone's doubts, and Ying Dong said casually; "Isn't it going to swim over?"
"Let me be clear, I don't know how to swim."
"Neither will I."
Wu Yan and Zhou Zhou expressed their positions one after another.
"I won't let everyone swim over." Chen Keng said and turned his gaze to Chen Baliang, "Old Chen, how do you think we are going to pass?" ”
From beginning to end, Chen Baliang was not at all worried, and he was naturally sure.
"I don't have a good idea. Like Lao Zhao, I also recommend everyone to swim over. Chen Baliang said, and even took out a piece of twine from the package, "As long as someone swims over to fix this rope first, even if you can't swim, it's fine." Of course, we have another option, which is to walk to my left-hand side, and after a day's walk, you will see a single-plank bridge. ”
"It doesn't matter what kind of bridge it is, as long as there is a bridge." Yingdong didn't want to go into the water, "Although this river is not long, who knows how deep this river is, and what is strange." ”
"Don't talk nonsense." Ying Chun glanced at Ying Dong with some reproach.
Originally, the two girls were very afraid, but Ying Dong said this not to add to the chaos.
"If there is a bridge, we will take the bridge, and if we walk for one more day, we will walk one more day."
"I agree with Zhou Zhou's words."
"What do you two know?" Glancing at the two of them helplessly, Ying Chun immediately said; "Elder Chen said earlier that it was just a single-plank bridge. You don't know what a single-plank bridge is, right? It's been 10 years, and you think the bridge is still working? ”
"What Ying Chun said is not reasonable, ten years is not a short time, and the single-plank bridge has already been eroded by the years." Sweeping his gaze to everyone, Chen Keng simply said; "Who was the first to go into the water?"
Someone has to go into the water, and time can't be delayed.
"I'll come, give me the rope."
Directly throwing the clue to Ying Chun, Chen Baliang then walked up, "Be careful, let's tie the rope to you first." If there is any emergency, it is better to pull you back as soon as possible. In this matter, Chen Baliang can be regarded as very thoughtful.
"Don't worry, this little thing won't bother me."
Throwing a reassuring look to everyone, after tying the rope, Ying Chun jumped directly into the water and swam to the other side. The distance of about five meters is only a few minutes for Ying Chun.
Before, everyone was worried, and they were only worried that there was something unusual in the river.
Nature is all-encompassing, and there are many reports on the news about some man-eating aquatic creatures.
Seeing Ying Chun swim smoothly to the other side and wave to everyone, for a while, Zhao Banjin and Chen Ba felt that this scene was a little familiar.
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Go back ten years.
"Look, I've swam this side without any problems, so come here." On the other side of the river, Yingtian shouted at the three people opposite.
"How deep is the water?"
"I don't know how deep it is." Yingtian said honestly, "I've tried it before, but I can't reach it at all." ”
"Is it low?" Hou Min was very nervous.
"There's nothing to worry about, it's just crossing the river. We'll hold on to the rope and there won't be any problems. When Zhao Banjin said this, Chen Baliang had already walked over, "Who will pass first?" ”
Hou Min hasn't passed yet, and the two of them are embarrassed to pass first. Zhao Banjin proposed, "You go first, give her a sample." ”
At present, it can only be like this, and Chen Baliang does not shirk, "I'll go first, you have to see how I lived." Although he can't swim, he has a fixed rope, but Chen Baliang doesn't worry about anything.