Chapter 9: Departure
Li Ziyang and the old man agreed to meet in Qimingshan Park in the city three days later, and then drove home alone, within these three days, he had to deal with his work, and also find a reason to explain the situation to his parents, so as to pave the way for a long time to disappear in the future.
Before the separation, Li Ziyang learned that the old man's name was Chu Tianhua, and the woman who had been with him was his granddaughter, named Chu Ling. According to his meaning, Li Ziyang and Chu Ling should be in the same group in the future, thinking of her cynicism that came down this day, Li Ziyang had a big head for a while.
The next day, Li Ziyang resolutely resigned from his job to the company. The boss rejected his request and directly offered to increase his annual salary by 30 percent, and at the same time give him some shares by the end of the year. For a decisive, sensible and impeccable manager like him, the boss knew it would be a big loss to let him go. After soaking for a long time, he couldn't resist his persistence, and the boss signed it reluctantly, even so, he still said that the company's door would always be open for him.
I didn't expect it to take so long to resign, far more than Li Ziyang expected. The loss of his team's backbone when he left made his heart move, and he suddenly had some illusions when he retired.
"What? Africa?"
"Yes. Dad, Mom, you all know how much damage the Amazon rainforest has been in over the years, it's the lungs of the earth. The Congo Basin rainforests in Africa are also deteriorating today, and the international organization I joined is working to protect the rainforests and stop illegal logging. For his parents' surprise, Li Ziyang had already made plans.
"Xiaoyang, Africa is so far away, the people who are not familiar with the place, those lawbreakers who want money one by one, you go there, say something ugly, in case there is a three long and two short, and there is not even a messenger, what will you do with the two of us?" My mother has been more emotional all her life, and when she said this, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
"What do you think? Didn't my daughter join a non-profit organization for the protection of Tibetan antelopes in college two years ago? There is nothing wrong with young people caring more about the ecological environment. Our Ziyang was born in the military, and now that we are retired, we should also give full play to the fine traditions of the army, and I support it. "The father, who is also from the military, can see it and support his son's idea.
"You know to let your child take risks. Joining the army is also what you said, and joining the special forces is also your encouragement, don't you know how many injuries your son has?
"Mom, you don't think it's okay to do that. As for me, I'll come back once a quarter, let you see if there are a few pieces of meat missing, and I promise that within two years, I will definitely find you a daughter-in-law, so that you can hold your white and fat grandson!
"What you said is true? Is it true that you, a man in his thirties, will get married in two years?!" Hearing this, my mother finally relented a little.
"That's what you said. When did the two big men in our family fool you?" Father and Li Ziyang looked at each other and smiled.
"Then I'll think about it again, hmph!" After finishing speaking, I heard Li Ziyang talk about many details, and my mother reluctantly agreed and went to cook.
"Ziyang, when you go over there, you have to find a way to prepare some weapons to defend yourself. The rest of the father and son began to discuss some key issues.
"Don't worry, Dad, we have a lot of young people with unusual status at home and abroad, and their families attach great importance to safety issues. There are also several bases over there, and safety and life are guaranteed!"
"Then I'll rest assured, I'll be relieved to do it boldly when I go, and fight those lawbreakers to the end! But I can tell you, there are some things that don't admit death, the background is too complicated, and you can avoid it, this is not like being in China, and the army has your backing!" Speaking of this, my father couldn't help but worry.
"Don't worry, Dad, I'm not a brainkiller. This little bend can still be turned around!" Li Ziyang made his father a cup of Biluochun that he had just brought home, and the house was fragrant for a while.
That night, Li Ziyang said goodbye to his old comrades-in-arms and other relatives and friends by phone, WeChat and other means. The reaction was not so violent, and they all reminded him to pay attention to safety. Several comrades-in-arms and his own sister said that they would go and support him when they had time to settle down.
"Brother, bring me a few pots of precious green plants in the rainforest when you go home!" my sister sent a video and said mischievously.
"Your brother is here to protect the ecology of the tropical rainforest, not to illegally collect herbs and dig grass!" Li Ziyang couldn't help but laugh at this.
"Then I don't care, sister-in-law and illegal medicine, you can choose one and bring it back, haha!"
Chatting with his sister, watching his mother stuffing things into the suitcase outside the door, and his father constantly complaining that he couldn't use it, Li Ziyang suddenly cherished this beauty.
He knows that a new journey is about to begin, and he will once again protect this beautiful life and this beautiful planet.
Soon, three days passed, and Li Ziyang finished tidying up early and came downstairs to his parents' house.
He had already sold his car yesterday morning, after all, his father had no interest in the flamenco red he loved so much. Eager to get rid of it, he was slaughtered by second-hand car dealers, and the good condition of the car was sold at a loss of nearly 200,000. The only advantage was that the car money was transferred to his card on the spot, and he transferred the money to his father's account along with the previous deposit, after all, he could not predict the future.
"Come on, come on, bring this with you. As he was about to leave, his mother stuffed another bottle of Yunnan Baiyao spray into his bag.
"Look at what, if you go to Africa, you may not be able to buy it if you give you money!" "The father next to him looked disdainful, and the mother said to him angrily.
"Okay, okay, Dad, Mom, I'm leaving. Don't worry, if you come back once in a few months, in addition to the possibility of tanning, there will definitely be no less piece of meat! By the way, you will go and help me clean the house every once in a while, after all, it is for marriage!" Seeing that his mother began to feel sad again, Li Ziyang said.
"Let's go, let's go, remember what I told you, stay safe!" my father wished that he would immediately go to Africa to fight against the outlaws, so that he would not have to mutter for a long time.
"Mom, let's go!" After speaking, Li Ziyang turned around and left, without looking back, waved his hand when he walked to the green belt in the distance, and left directly.
He knew that what he saw when he turned around was his mother's tearful face.
When he took a taxi to the agreed place, Old Man Chu and his granddaughter were already waiting for him.
"Yo, such a big bag of things, are you going on vacation or camping?" Chu Ling couldn't help but laugh when she saw his big bag.
"This is all a baby, lightning protection, lightning protection, and fire prevention and martyrdom!" Li Ziyang also fought back mercilessly.
"Humph!"
Regarding the bickering between the two, the old man seemed a little happy to see it, and secretly laughed on the side.
"Hey, grandpa, if you don't help me, forget it, still laugh?!" Chu Ling seemed to be very dissatisfied, pouting and staring at grandpa.
"Haha, it's good that young people are fighting a lot! Okay, let's stop making trouble, let's go quickly, I'll pick up a few people when I send you back!"
The old man stretched out his hands, one left and one right to support the arms of the two, and with a slight stomp of his right foot, a faint pattern similar to the formation pattern appeared under their feet, and a point of light spread out along the pattern from the center, and the entire formation lit up randomly, and the three of them disappeared as if they had merged into the air.
In the distance, morning birds chirp, early insects spread their limbs, dew condensed into crystal clear droplets sliding down the grass tips, and the whole park remained empty, as if it had never been disturbed.
In an instant, Li Ziyang felt the emptiness under his feet, and immediately stepped on the solid ground again. He didn't even know if he had blinked.
In any case, the scenery in front of me is a world away from the tranquil park that it used to be.
They stood on top of a huge bluestone square, square in shape, with a length and width of more than two hundred zhang. At the edge of the square is a bluestone fence, each of which seems to have characters engraved on it, but it is too far away to be seen. As far as the eye could see, several huge mountains meandered in the distance, all below the square, which seemed to be built on top of the highest mountain range. The pine and cypress, the towering ancient trees, the flowing water and the stream, are so vast and vibrant, Li Ziyang even doubts that he has really come to the primeval forest.
Turning to look at the hill behind him, a large area of majestic ancient buildings came into his eyes. Carved beams and painted buildings, vermilion windows and cornices, pieces of ancient buildings are densely arranged on the mountain, high and low are orderly, and they are scattered. Obviously, there is a sense of simplicity that penetrates the years, but these attic halls and courtyard gates have no mottled traces left by the years, the paint is still bright and dazzling, and the wood is still tough and incorruptible. In the simplicity and elegance, there is a vague sense of indestructibility, which makes Li Ziyang really surprised.
A long bluestone staircase connects the square to the main hall at the top of the main hall, and at the entrance of the main hall is a small open square. "If you stand in front of the hall and look down at the thousands of masters and strange people in the square, what a graceful and unparalleled style it should be!"
"What's the matter, look stupid! This is the headquarters of the Extreme Evil Palace, this is a good place to occupy a space, what Jiuzhaigou Jiuhua Mountain can't compare at all!" Chu Ling liked to see his stunned expression, and he was in a good mood for a while.
"The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the martyrs are dormant, not simple, not simple. Li Ziyang retaliated with a tooth for a tooth.
"Haha, don't fight yet, let's settle down. Old man Chu said.
The three of them walked along the bluestone steps to the direction of the main hall under the leadership of the old man, and there were occasional people from the main hall along the way, one by one dressed in various costumes of all dynasties, and even some carried giant swords, or carried iron hammers on their shoulders, and went out in twos and threes. When they saw the old man, they all bowed and saluted, honorifically calling them "elders". Old man Chu smiled and nodded one by one, without the slightest momentum of being superior. After saluting, seeing Chu Ling on the side, most of them saw the state of the Demon King of the Mixed World, and after raising their heads and squinting, they hurriedly left, probably suffering in the hands of this little girl.
For Li Ziyang, they had a mediocre attitude and skimmed it off. Although he is a candidate for the sword bearer brought back by the chairman himself, talent is far from enough on this road. There are many precedents in the history of the Temple of Extreme Evil in which geniuses have passed away and ended dismally.
"Let's go, I'll take you to your temporary accommodation. When the chairman returned, he was no longer as relaxed as before, as if this hall full of magic had countless heavy things weighing on his heart.