"Let's say goodbye here, Mr. Philosopher."
Huai Shi picked up the key and waved at the kid not far away. "Theral, let's go."
But Theral hesitated and did not move. Instead, he subconsciously looked at the philosopher.
Huai Shi frowned.
"There is one thing I forgot to say." The philosopher glanced at the child beside him. "He came to Madura to find me."
"What do you mean?"
"My men told me that a strange invisible person appeared in the Yogyakarta area. He seemed to be a child and was wandering around. Then I spent some time to find his whereabouts. "
The philosopher looked down at Theral. "We talked on the phone before. I told him that he could come to Madura to find me. I would provide him with the education and life he should have, so that he would not be forced by hunger and cold … In the end, he was willing to come to Madura to find me. "
Huai Shi finally recalled the philosopher's surprise when they first met.
What surprised him wasn't his own age, but Sayar's ….. He didn't expect Sayar to be such a young child.
But he was not interested in what the philosopher had said.
"The Astronomy Society has a special foster organization and policy for this kind of underage ascendant," Huai Shi calmly retorted. "I think you probably don't need to worry about it."
"Why don't you ask him?"
The philosopher turned back and glanced at Sayar. "This kind of thing should be decided by the person involved, right?"
"He's still a child."
"No, he is already an ascendant."
The philosopher said seriously, "Every ascendant must be responsible for their own fate, no matter how small. You and I can't make the choice for him, right? "
Huai Shi looked at him silently for a long time, then lowered his head to look at Sayar.
Sayar was also looking at him.
"Alright." Huai Shi sighed. "Let's have a chat."
"Okay."
The philosopher nodded and stood away, as if he did not want to waste time. The pen in his hand was still writing and commenting on the lesson plan.
He waited patiently.
Huai Shi glanced at him, then retracted his gaze and looked at the little ghost in front of him.
"You heard it. This uncle who doesn't look like a good person wants to adopt you."
Huai Shi shrugged. "If you are willing to come with me, I will contact the Astronomy Society. Well, you don't know what the Astronomy Society is … In short, I can guarantee that you will be properly arranged.
Now, both sides are up to you to choose. You have to make a choice for your own destiny, Sayar. "
Sayard stared at him blankly, and then at the philosopher in the distance.
He was a little unsure.
"Is he really the philosopher of Madura?"
Huai Shi shrugged. "I can't guarantee that he really has the trophy and identity of a philosopher, but if there is someone who is called a philosopher, it's probably him."
"I've always heard about him!"
Sayar said excitedly, "Everyone says that he's the boss of bosses! When he speaks, no one dares to speak. Once he coughs, everyone will kneel on the ground in fear … He told me to come to Madura to find him. So it was true! "
His eyes sparkled.
There was no need to answer.
Huai Shi sighed helplessly. "Well, I understand …"
He got up and waved to the philosopher in the distance, indicating that he could come over.
As if he already knew the result, the philosopher's expression was calm and determined. He glanced at the excited Sayar and nodded slightly. "It seems that I seem to be more likable to children?"
Huai Shi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
He let out a long sigh.
He reached out, took out his ID from his pocket, and unfolded it.
"So, now, I am standing in front of you as a registered military officer of the Astronomy Society, Mr. Philosopher," he said. "I need your assurance. “
The philosopher's expression was calm as he told Huai Shi, "I will raise Sayar as an educator and do my best to make him a kind person who is harmless to the current situation."
"You won't use him as a tool?" Huai Shi asked again. "You won't lead him astray?"
"I swear."
The philosopher raised the rosary on his right wrist.
"You don't need God to guarantee you here."
Huai Shi raised the ID in his hand and showed him the Astronomy Society's logo. "You just need to be honest with it."
"Then, I promise."
Without any hesitation or guilt, the philosopher made a promise to the Astronomy Society.
This made Huai Shi feel even more stifled.
A Godfather of Philosophy with a problem in his concept, and an audacious invisible kid … God knows what kind of sparks will fly when these two come together.
He could forcibly take Sayar away.
But what was the point of that?
The philosopher could adopt Sayar through formal procedures. Sayar could also come out to find the philosopher again.
What satisfied him was nothing more than his senseless benevolence.
Huai Shi took a deep look at the philosopher in front of him, and then looked down at the excited Sayar. He couldn't help but shake his head. He reached out and rubbed Sayar's hair.
"Then, let's say goodbye here, kid."
He thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Before you leave, can you tell me what your dream is?"
"Huh?" Sayar didn't understand.
Huai Shi explained, "It's something that you want to realize even in your dreams."
"I …"
Sayar thought for a moment and hesitated. In the end, he began to blurt out his inner thoughts, "I want everyone to see me! Can such an idea be counted as a dream? "
Can it be counted as a dream?
Huai Shi didn't know.
He just suddenly felt that it was a bit absurd.
The Ascendant who chose to hide himself because of fear of being hurt actually yearned for everyone to be able to see him … But the philosopher who remained skeptical of everything could gain the unconditional trust of others.
It was too contradictory, and also too ironic.
"I hope your wish will come true soon, Sayar."
Huai Shi reached out and pressed his shoulder. He said seriously, "I hope everyone can see you … And I hope you can remember that among the people who are watching you, there is a very fierce big brother."
Sayar nodded as if he didn't understand.
Huai Shi laughed.
Perhaps one day, Sayar would understand the choice he made today.
He also hoped that when the time came, he would be able to fulfill his wish in an upright way.
"Goodbye, kid."
Huai Shi raised his head and said goodbye.
Sayar waved at him and turned to follow the school's worker.
The philosopher promised that from tomorrow onwards, he would start a new life here, and no harm would come to him.
Although he was suspicious of this guy's bad character, he wouldn't go so far as to deceive a child for some dirty purpose.
"Very emotional, isn't it?"
The philosopher smiled and watched Sayar's figure disappear into the distance. He suddenly said, "Sometimes, I feel that only children are the only living and real existence in this world."
"The vast majority of people are like this. When they open their eyes and face the world, they are full of curiosity. But after being covered by layers of lies, whether good or bad, they gradually become different."
This incomprehensible middle-aged man showed a sad expression. "Once you step into this society, no matter how great and upright your ideals are, how magnificent your dreams are, how sharp your edges and corners are, they will be obliterated little by little.
Whether it's determination or dreams, they will all be gradually forgotten in the dust … Too many regrets, too many unwillingness, in the end, they will all disappear in the long passage of time, like dew. "
Huai Shi couldn't help but nod in agreement. "To be honest, out of all your words, this is the only sentence that sounds reasonable."
"Am I hated?" the philosopher asked.
"More or less." Huai Shi nodded and said frankly, "You are the kind of person that I hate. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get along."
So, the philosopher laughed.
"But you won't stop thinking, will you?"
"Maybe occasionally, but it won't be because of you."
Huai Shi thought for a while and answered seriously, "It's because of things that are more worth thinking about."
He turned to get in the car, started the engine, and prepared to leave.
"The Silver Sea has a gravitational pull, Mr. Huai Shi."
Outside the window, the lonely man suddenly said, "Compared with the eternal ocean, we are just a wisp of mist. Every independent soul had to fight against it at all times.
Otherwise, even if it is sublimated, it will only soar for a moment … It will eventually fall to the earth. “
This was the philosopher's final farewell.
"— I sincerely wish you that you can soar in the sky for a long time."
Huai Shi didn't answer.
The off-road vehicle had roared away.
The philosopher stood in place and quietly watched him go away.
Until the bell rang behind him, he picked up the lesson plan, turned, and walked into the school.
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Four hours later.
After returning the car to the Forestry Association in the Madura region, Huai Shi came to the dock area.
The Forestry Association was much more generous than he expected.
After settling Huai Shi's workload, not only did they subsidize Huai Shi's gas cost, but they also gave him an additional 12,000 US dollars as a reward.
There was more money.
He didn't have to beg all the way to the South Pole.
But Huai Shi didn't feel very happy.
The conversation with the philosopher wasn't as pleasant as he expected. Instead, it made him extremely unhappy.
After answering Huai Shi's question, he threw more doubts to Huai Shi.
Similarly, he showed his attitude and life without any disguise.
He faced Huai Shi's refutation so frankly, and he would never change because of Huai Shi's displeasure.
It was as if there were many friends in the world who had a good conversation with him and had a good relationship with him. There were also people in the world who he couldn't understand but also existed.
No matter which side it was, it was one side of the world. No matter which one it was, they were all part of the sublimators.
"This world is really complicated." Huai Shi sighed softly.
On the backpack beside him, Crow nodded. "Who said it wasn't?"
"I don't understand a little."
"It doesn't matter, many people don't understand." Crow said lazily, "But you still have a lot of time to figure it out, don't you?"
Huai Shi nodded gently.
Not long after, the sound of a steam whistle woke him up from his contemplation.
At the edge of the dock, a steamboat came over with a board. Then, a man wearing a white navy hat popped his head out and waved at Huai Shi.
"There's no time to explain, hurry up and get on the boat!"
As if he had seen him somewhere before, the familiar man waved at him and said with a smile, "There's a long journey waiting for us!"
"Hello, I'm Huai Shi."
The young man shook hands with him and looked at his face. He felt that he had seen this face before, but no matter how hard he racked his brain, he couldn't remember where he had seen it before.
"How should I address you?"
"You can call me K … Ahem, Captain Kate Peterman!" The familiar man grinned and patted him on the shoulder. "Sit tight, young man, we're going to Australia!"
Soon, the steam whistle sounded.
Carrying the only passenger, the steamboat named May Flower roared into the distance.
It was as happy as a wild dog on the sea.
A new journey was about to begin.
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