"Oh, yes, yes, please don't lecture me. Didn't my parents see it?" "Hmph, no, they were far away and I sent them away. Come over when you wake up. It's time to eat." After saying that, Yun Xi hung up the phone in a hurry. Jinyun looked at the screen of his mobile phone, sighed, and turned his gaze to the distant coast. The sea breeze is refreshing and the sea water is blue. I wish Bronya could really see this stunning view. He chuckled, shook his head at his childish thoughts, and turned away. And in the time and space that he could not reach, Bronya was also looking at the sea where the sky and water merged into one. A moment later, a cell phone rang suddenly. She answered the call and it was the Destiny Organization that called her:
"Bronya, Mr. Walter has lost his whereabouts in Saint Fontaine. We need you to lead the third Honkai Squad to investigate urgently." "......Understood." These few short lines of dialogue made Bronya frown slightly. Sure enough, the battle is not over yet. But the hesitation and confusion in my heart finally eased. Bronya scooped up a handful of sand and let it slowly dissipate at her fingertips: "Goodbye, Mr. Yun." "I once loved you so tenderly and sincerely." Chapter 105 Yun Xi, I know you are not human (5k) The night is falling and the stars are high in the sky. The bright incandescent light covers the entire beach, and the aroma of barbecue, crayfish, and secret clams mixes in the humid air, creating a unique and comfortable evening at the beach. Barbecue is a must when eating seafood in Sanya. In the evening, grilled skewers, oysters and clams can be seen everywhere on the beach, with a smell of fireworks. Tourists sitting in circles, with the boundless sea in front of them and the city with thousands of lights behind them. Because of his mother's health, Jinyun certainly couldn't order barbecue, but seafood can be eaten in moderation. Most seafood products are high-protein and have high nutritional value. As long as the patient has no allergies, they can be eaten. Yun Xi arranged dinner. She bought ready-made ingredients and went back to the RV to cook Haidilao. After the water boiled, the lid of the pot was lifted, and the aroma of the seafood hotpot immediately filled the entire carriage. The milky white soup base ripples slightly under the reflection of the fire. The processed shrimp, squid, abalone and other ingredients are rolling in the snow-white soup pot like waves. There are also vegetarian dishes such as tofu, baby cabbage, bean curd skin, vermicelli, etc., which all present attractive colors. Yun Xi prepared the soup base for Liu Yinghong and peeled the first cooked shrimp and put it into her bowl. After years of living together, Yun Xi knew the two elderly people's tastes very well and knew that they were not allergic to seafood. Jinyun bought some beer and clinked glasses with his father, but from his wandering eyes and occasional dazed look, it was clear that he was absent-minded.
He felt that things had been a little strange lately, especially what had just happened at the Guanyin statue on the sea. Regardless of whether the boy who jumped off the bridge was an illusion, the boy's real struggle after entering the water, and the shadow of the giant beast swimming in the water... A single phenomenon can be called an illusion, but is it really possible to see so many things wrong at the same time? Besides this, there was one more thing that concerned him the most. That is Bronya. The scenic area manager told about the scene where he fell into the water. According to the reactions of the onlookers, after he jumped off the bridge, it took him less than 30 seconds to swim from the place where he fell into the water to the shore 50 meters away. Not to mention that he couldn't swim that fast, just from the time he entered the water to the time he woke up, Jinyun felt that at least twenty minutes had passed. According to the administrator, they arrived at the scene within three minutes after receiving the call from the public. In other words, from the perspective of bystanders, only five minutes had passed from the time they jumped into the water to the time they woke up. Where did the nearly 15 minutes go? Could it be that what I heard and felt in my last moments of consciousness was just an illusion like a dream? "Jinyun..." "Jinyun." "what?" "How long will you hold up your chopsticks?" Yun Xi's cold and calm voice brought Jin Yun back to reality from his distraction. He stared at the other person blankly, then his eyes fell on the chopsticks, and then he realized that he had been holding the chopsticks for a while. "Yunzi, what are you thinking about? Did something happen to you?" Seeing that Jinyun was distracted, Liu Yinghong also showed concern. "Oh, nothing much, just wondering where to go next." Jinyun put down his chopsticks and made up an excuse: "Mom, besides watching the sea, is there anywhere else you want to go?" "No, I'm already very satisfied. As long as you stay with me, even if I just listen to you talk, I will be very happy." "Yeah......" "Let's go back tomorrow. I miss home. I've been away from home for too long. It feels like there's a lump in my heart. I don't feel at ease no matter how I think about it." "Okay, we'll go home tomorrow morning." "It's okay, don't worry, we can just take it slow." Jinyun nodded and made up his mind to return. The next day, Yun Xi drove the car and chose another route to drive back.
The return route she chose would pass through the ancient town of Fenghuang. As one of the nationally famous attractions, Jinyun would naturally not pass by it quietly. They stayed in the ancient town of Fenghuang for two days and set out again on the morning of the third day. Half a month has passed, and we are not even halfway back home. Just like when we came here, the car stopped and started on the road, visiting all the attractions and cities along the way. But this time, they went to more places. Although my mother has to take some medicine every day, her complexion has been pretty good these days. Even Jinyun felt that his mother's condition was better than when she had just left the hospital. He didn't know if it was his illusion. When I returned to my hometown again, more than twenty days had passed since that night when I watched the sea. From the start of the trip to the return trip, I passed through more than a dozen provinces, visited dozens of scenic spots, and saw dozens of historical sites of different styles. Most Chinese people will not be able to see so many tourist attractions in their lifetime, and this is especially true for the older generation like Liu Yinghong. But for her, it doesn’t matter where she goes or what she does, as long as her family is with her, that’s enough. Perhaps because she hadn't been home for a long time, Liu Yinghong looked happier than usual when she got home. She cooked a large table of dishes as she did during previous festivals, and the family sat together happily to eat and chat. Jinyun's grandparents and grandparents-in-law have passed away. Liu Yinghong and Jinhua originally had brothers and sisters, but they all went their separate ways over the years and have not been in touch for several years. Liu Yinghong didn't want her relatives' lives to be disturbed by her, so she never planned to tell them about the cancer. Jinyun naturally respected his mother's wishes and concealed the matter. Therefore, for them, the four of them being together was a complete reunion. After dinner, Yun Xi took the initiative to help Liu Yinghong wash the dishes and chopsticks. Looking at Yun Xi who was busy following her in the kitchen, Liu Yinghong couldn't help but smile, and her memory went back to decades ago in a trance. "Xiao Xi, sleep at my house tonight and chat with me, okay?" "Ok?" Yun Xi paused while washing the dishes, feeling surprised by Liu Yinghong's sudden request. But she didn't object, nodded, and agreed: "Okay, let's put the clinic matter on hold for now." "I'm sorry. Just now, the neighbors downstairs were talking about 'you're finally back'. When you were not here, they had to go to the hospital for medical treatment, which was several times more expensive." "It's okay. So many days have passed. It won't matter if we delay for another two days." Yun Xi smiled gently, turned on the faucet again, and cleaned the washed dishes again. Jinyun's parents' old house is a relatively small three-bedroom residence. Although it has three bedrooms and a living room, one of the bedrooms is only a few square meters in size and is used as a storage room most of the time. Whenever Yunxi stayed overnight, Jinyun would share a bed with his father, while Yunxi would sleep with his mother in the master bedroom. Tonight was no exception. After turning off the lights, the bedroom fell into silence.
Yun Xi lay on the bed with his eyes slightly closed, listening to Liu Yinghong's even breathing. She knew that Liu Yinghong suddenly asked her to stay overnight because she must have something to say. Expect the worst... Liu Yinghong might want to tell me about her final arrangements. "Xiao Xi, there is something I want to ask clearly." Sure enough, when Yun Xi was thinking this, Liu Yinghong beside him finally spoke. Her mood sank, but she said calmly on the surface, "What is it? Please tell me." "In fact, I have always known you and your secrets." "...My, secret?" "Correct." Liu Yinghong turned her face to the side, and a light flashed in her slightly weathered eyes. She stared at him straight in the eyes, then slowly spoke the following words: "I know, you're not human...right?" "...!" The moment the other party said this, Yun Xi, who had remained calm the previous second, suddenly opened his eyes. "I'm sorry, Xiaoxi...but if we really have to address each other based on age, I should be the one to call you Big Sister." "......You, when did you know that? If you were to judge based on my appearance alone, you certainly wouldn't be so sure." "That may be one of the reasons. After all, after more than 20 years, you still look young. Those gossipy guys have been gossiping about you behind your back for a long time because of this." "I should put on makeup or change my appearance to cover it up." "But if that happens, Yunzai won't dare to like you. You're worried about that, right?" Yun Xi smacked her lips. Even she had never thought that Liu Yinghong, a migrant worker with no education, no education, born in the lower class, who had worked all her life, could see through her so clearly. "You, don't worry. Yunzai is not the kind of kid who judges people by appearance alone. As long as you treat him well, he will remember it for the rest of his life." "Of course I know this." "Really?" Liu Yinghong asked in surprise, "Then, what are you worried about?" "..." [I'm just worried that he won't recognize me after I change my appearance.] Yun Xi thought silently in his heart and did not express his true thoughts. Liu Yinghong didn't intend to ask further questions. She smiled, and after a moment of silence, she spoke again:
"Perhaps you have forgotten that I actually met you more than fifty years ago." "More than fifty years ago? That was around 1970, wasn't it?"