"Indeed, I was not thinking about it. ”

There was no trace of disappointment in Lilia Marie's eyes, just as Zhang Yao knew, firm to stubborn, but with tolerance and gentleness that people couldn't take their eyes off.

"But well, even if you will suffer evil consequences, even if you save the wrong bad person, kindness itself cannot be a mistake, and the act of giving kindness to others itself should not be denied. ”

Lilia Marie, who said this, made Zhang Yao feel a little scary for some reason.

"We live in an unstable era, but I think it is precisely because we are in such times that we must not forget kindness and gentleness. ”

The kind of strength that seems to be not flesh and blood reminds Zhang Yao of the Lucia he once met, the sense of disconnection that is in the world but has never really been in it.

It was precisely because of this flash of fear that Zhang Yao shook off Lilia Marie's hand.

But it was such a small action, but Zhang Yao was stunned. He saw a flash of sadness on Lilia Marie's face, but soon the sadness was overshadowed by a smile.

It's the second time, this is the second time Zhang Yao has made a mistake today. Isn't he the most clear? Lilia Marie's strength is to support the burden on her shoulders and has to be strong, and under that strength is a soft heart, isn't she the most aware? What kind of stupidity does it make to think that Lilia Marie is terrible?

Zhang Yao wanted to apologize, but at this time, Lilia Marie put her hands behind her back, took a step back, and said to Zhang Yao with a smile.

"Let's not talk about that, let's go back. ”

That smile made people feel distressed for some reason, Zhang Yao's fingertips moved slightly and wanted to raise his hand, but he couldn't lift it until Lilia Marie turned to leave.

Lilia Marie beckoned the others to make an improvised stretcher, and after the rescued man was placed, the men who guarded Lilia Marie came out to collect the herbs, and the herbs were handed over to Terry and Pompeii.

On the way back to the camp, the atmosphere was a little heavy, only Terry kept rolling his eyes at Zhang Yao beside him, and when Zhang Yao looked at him, he pretended to shake his head and sigh deeply, the look at his own unsuccessful child made Zhang Yao want to clean him up several times, but when he thought of Lilia Marie's sad gaze, the anger that had accumulated up a little was discharged again.

This atmosphere continued after returning to the camp, and even affected the others, the children did not play by themselves as soon as they finished eating, and the adults gave up the venue to Zhang Yao and Lilia Marie quite understandingly.

Zhang Yao was very grateful for this, but Lilia Marie seemed to have no notice at all, burying her head in her own business, leaving only Zhang Yao with a back.

Seeing that Lilia was busy and didn't plan to take care of her back, Zhang Yao could only hold the gift box containing the ring through his pocket.

To be honest, Zhang Yao didn't have the courage, not because he was afraid of any consequences, but because he didn't even have the courage to move forward, so he watched Lilia Marie leave without saying hello, and he held his head and shook it from side to side in annoyance.

"Even if you're dangling like that, that stupid head can't come up with any good ideas. ”

The old doctor walked over and sat next to Zhang Yao, holding a homemade pipe in his hand, which was stuffed with some kind of weed instead of tobacco, the smell was terrible, but the old doctor showed a comfortable expression as if he was enjoying some treasure in the world.

"I've heard everything, saying that you quarreled with the kid because of the injured man of unknown origin?"

Zhang Yao didn't know what to say, and the nonsense he had been talking about in the cave before made him a little unsure of how to deal with these family members who were already part of his life.

The old man didn't urge Zhang Yao, just sat next to him and smoked, talking aimlessly and gossiping.

"Speaking of which, that man was very badly injured, it reminds me of when you first arrived here, not only me, but everyone thought that you were absolutely dead after such a serious injury, but who would have thought that you would recover so quickly. ”

Zhang Yao was guided by the old man's words, and recalled that when he came here, it really made Lilia Marie see a very embarrassing side at that time.

"You young people, you really don't know how to feel sorry for the elderly, every time you pick up some of these serious injuries and come back, you don't think about whether my old bones can bear it. ”

After a little chatter about the past, the old doctor finally got down to business.

"Actually, like you, I think that the so-called kindness and gentleness will not help survive, but will hinder you, so it is better to simply give up these useless and stupid constraints, and live a simpler life. So back when I got you back, I advised Lilia Marie not to get into trouble. ”

This was within Zhang Yao's expectations, he didn't think that the old doctor was wrong, the old doctor never thought of harming people, he just wanted to protect himself. But the next words were quite surprising to Zhang Yao.

Nothing has changed since then. ”

Although it was not explained, Zhang Yao knew that the old doctor was referring to the idea that 'kindness and gentleness are meaningless'.

"You can blame me for being psychologically dark, or I can rightly reply to you that I am just asking for self-preservation, but ah, how can things in this world be so simple. ”

With a smile on the corner of his mouth, the old doctor handed the pipe to Zhang Yao, who couldn't stand the smell of weed smoke, and quickly refused.

"Maybe it's because people are old, and they're used to seeing smart people who simply live, but they become more fond of those fools who are tired of living, after all, there are still many smart people in this world, and you can't help but look forward to seeing those rare fools, if the fools haven't been polished by life to exercise their smartness, how interesting the world should be?"

After speaking, the old doctor just sat beside Zhang Yao and watched the sky gradually darken, while enjoying the unpleasant smell of weeds.

Interesting, this word was automatically replaced with beautiful in Zhang Yao's ears, so that it was slightly more pleasing to the ear.

But—

“...... Aren't you supposed to be here to enlighten me and comfort me?"

In Zhang Yao's view, shouldn't this be a drama for experienced elders to enlighten the juniors? But why is it that when it comes to him, this old man is just talking about his own somewhat crooked and heretical thoughts?

"Want to hear enlightenment?"

The old doctor glared at Zhang Yao with slanted eyes.

"Okay, then I'll reluctantly fulfill your wish today. ”

Putting down his pipe, the old doctor coughed twice and cleared his throat, and then said unceremoniously at all.

"You actually have a conflict with your own woman for an unrelated outsider, your young man's brain is so stupid that I can't stand it, stupid thing!"

Well, that's not wrong at all! Zhang Yao regrets it to death now, and he is heartbroken.

。 m.