Winter in Nara was not the peak tourist season.
With the arrival of the heavy snow, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets. Only cars passed by silently, and the sound of snow breaking was covered by the sound of loudspeakers.
While resting at the gas station, Huai Shi bought two bottles of water from the convenience store.
Russell, on the other hand, was not afraid of the heavy snow. He sat on a chair at the intersection and smoked a cigar. He still looked like a polar bear, and it was very harmonious. However, he did not know what it was to others, but it did not cause any commotion at all.
"Here, the tea you wanted."
Huai Shi handed over the tea and unfolded the tourist map that was given to him for free. He identified the signs and directions on the map. "Where are you going to meet your old friend?"
"I don't know. After all, we haven't contacted each other for so many years. I only know that she is in Nara, and I don't know anything else." Russell shook his head.
"Hey, what should I do? I can't go to the municipal government and ask them to broadcast a missing person notice through the city's loudspeakers, right? "
Huai Shi was amused by the scene. "'Little friend from the Ivory Tower, your friend Russell is waiting for you at the municipal government. He also brought the Guillotine King of Jinling with him. He wants to perform for you.' Something like this?"
"Hey, you should be more respectful to your elders, Huai Shi. She is old enough to be your grandmother."
Russell casually threw the cigar into the grass and patted the white fur on his body. "You don't have to look for her. I know where she is. The place with the most animals. Just follow me."
As he spoke, the white bear stood up and swaggered forward along the road.
He walked straight into …
Nara Park?
Kuai Shi rubbed her eyes in disbelief. She wasn't surprised by Russell's ability to find people, but a polar bear running into Nara Park in broad daylight, where a herd of deer were kept. This scene was too fantastical, and she didn't know what to say.
Perhaps it was because of the sudden heavy snow, the tourists in Nara Park ran to the coffee shop to keep warm. For a moment, the park was empty.
Huai Shi followed behind Russell, wandering aimlessly. He became more and more curious. "By the way, who are you looking for?"
"Let me think … she was pretty much the prettiest girl in the class back then?"
Russell pinched his chin and laughed. "During the four phases of training, Yangzi was the most dazzling girl in the basic course. Many people would steal glances at her during class. Back then, she would often tie her hair in a ponytail, and a small mole would be exposed at the back of her neck … "
"Hey, can you stop talking about your campus romance?" Huai Shi couldn't stand it anymore.
"This is a person's appreciation of beauty, okay? Besides, I had a girlfriend at that time. "
Russell turned around and glanced at Huai Shi contemptuously.
"— Two."
Huai Shi held back a mouthful of blood, not knowing how to respond.
However, he suddenly remembered that this polar bear's neck seemed to be the type that had never been chopped before …
His hands were itching.
"You guys haven't contacted each other at all all these years?" Huai Shi asked.
"Utopia is so big. I can't possibly have everyone's phone number, right? Besides, at that time, my mind was full of how to become the scribe of the Book of Destiny, so I didn't care much about the others. Later … later on, I didn't have the time to care about them. "
Russell sighed. "When Heavenly State fell, she happened to be in charge of a research project in the Modern Realm and wasn't injured. However, her teacher and parents had passed away. It was said that she later recuperated in the psychological measurement room of the Survival Institute for a period of time … I really don't know how she's doing after so many years. "
He paused for a moment, turned around, and solemnly instructed, "When you see her later, remember to be more respectful. She has a bad temper … She used to be the best bionics and mechanical biology scholar in Utopia, and she was also the one who liked to fight the most among the scholars. If she gets serious, you might not be able to beat her. "
"That exaggerated?" Huai Shi was dumbfounded.
Russell didn't say anything. After walking forward for a while, he suddenly stopped.
He looked into the distance.
In the fluttering snowflakes, the figure with her back facing them was squatting on the ground, examining an injured doe and changing the splint for its bones.
Unexpectedly, she didn't look old. Instead, she was unexpectedly young.
She looked like she was only in her twenties and was full of wisdom. She gently stroked the doe's neck, causing the restless doe to lie on the ground and let her do whatever she wanted.
"Wait for me here."
Russell ordered in a low voice. He left Huai Shi where he was and walked forward alone.
He wasn't in a hurry to disturb her. Instead, he stared at the figure for a long time, quietly waiting for her to finish her work.
He was full of patience.
When her work came to an end, she turned around and looked at the guest behind her. As if she hadn't expected Russell's arrival, she was stunned for a moment. She raised her eyebrows and looked distant.
"What's the matter, Sir?"
"Long time no see, Yangzi." Russell sighed softly. "How have you been?"
"… I'm sorry, Sir."
After a short silence, the woman in front of Russell slowly shook her head. "You might have mistaken me for someone else."
"It's been so many years, but you're still exactly the same as before. How can I mistake you for someone else? But we're all so old. We can't still hold grudges over the past, right? "
Russell sighed. "I'm here this time to discuss something important with you."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
She coldly picked up the medicine box. "If you want to find someone, you can go to the broadcasting room. I still have work to do, so I won't accompany you."
Russell was stunned. He didn't expect that after so many years, she would be so cold when they met again. He subconsciously stopped her. "Wait a minute, Yangzi. Aren't you going to give me a chance to say a word?"
The woman glanced at him coldly, changed direction, and turned to leave. She was stopped by Russell again.
However, it seemed that there was no room for discussion.
"What a bad start."
In the distance, Huai Shi couldn't help but sigh.
It seemed that the people of the ideal country might not want to see Russell appear. After all, after their dreams were shattered, how many people would have the courage to start again?
But what did this have to do with Little Peppa Lu of Huaihai?
Since he had nothing to do, he simply bought two packets of biscuits from the stall selling deer immortal shells and fed them to the deer gathered around him.
Wouldn't it be perfect to feed the deer and watch the show?
Actually, feeding the deer was quite fun …
"Auntie, two more packets."
He turned around and took out his wallet, rubbing the deer happily. He wished that this good show could continue. It would be best if he could book a sequel. However, behind the stall, the smoking old lady finally couldn't stand it anymore.
She shook her head and rolled her eyes in disdain.
"Are you two together?" she asked.
"Ah, more or less." Huai Shi shrugged and said gloatingly, "That old man is crazy. Ignore him."
"Heh, I can tell."
The old lady put out her cigarette and stepped on it. "Back then, he wasn't a good person. When he saw a beautiful girl, he couldn't walk away. He looked like he was flirting with her everywhere. He's quite compatible with you. As expected of a master and disciple."
"What?"
Huai Shi was stunned. He seemed to have sensed that something was wrong.
Then, he heard a deafening roar.
It was like a lion roaring in his ears!
"Russell, you bastard, are you here to anger me to death?!"
The former scholar of the Republic and the current elderly volunteer of Nara Park, the 96-year-old old lady, Yoko Kusanagi, took a deep breath and scolded with disdain.
"You're already so old, yet you're still holding on to the little girl and refusing to let go. How much more embarrassing are you going to be before you stop?!"
"…"
In the silence, Huai Shi's smile froze on the spot.
He was dumbfounded.
Oh my god …
.
"Oh, so it's your granddaughter. No wonder they look so similar."
Ten minutes later, beside the stall, Russell held a convenience store coffee and nodded. "As expected of me, discerning eyes! In the blink of an eye, even your granddaughter is so old. Yangzi, you're really amazing. "
"Hehe, you just want to sexually harass her, right?"
Yoko Kusanagi lit her cigarette again and looked at the old dog in front of her from the corner of her eyes. "I haven't seen you for so many years. What kind of show are you filming? Are you here to scare people? Where are the cameras? "
"… An accident, it's just an accident."
Russell spread his hands. "Look, Yangzi, I was able to find this place. Isn't it because of the deep bond between you and me that you Yingzhou people talk about? We're all partners! Why are you so harsh? "
"Hehe." Yangzi sneered. "Call me Ms. Kusanagi. We're not that close."
Huai Shi nodded gloatingly from the side.
"If you have something to say, say it quickly," Yangzi urged impatiently.
"Right here?"
Russell looked at the snowflakes that were gradually falling around him. "We haven't seen each other for so many years. Can we at least have a meal together? I just want to know if you're doing well. "
"That's all?" Old Lady Yangzi narrowed her eyes and stared at him.
"That's all."
Luo Su nodded, not feeling guilty at all as he replied frankly.
After a long silence, the old lady finished smoking and couldn't help but sigh and shake her head. "Forget it, come with me …"
After putting away her stall, the old lady pushed the tricycle and turned around to leave with them.
.
.
Forty minutes later, in the warm room, the air conditioner blew out a warm breeze.
Yangzi came out of the kitchen, put the soup pot on the gas stove, and covered it with the lid.
"Wait a moment. We'll be able to eat in about ten minutes."
She took off her insulating gloves and rubbed her aching waist. She shook her head and sighed. "Although it doesn't taste good, at least it's better than nothing.
I hope the two of you won't say anything to spoil the mood. "
As she spoke, she glanced coldly at the two guests.
Huai Shi held a half-eaten orange in his hand and felt that he had been implicated.
This is all Russell's fault. I'm a cold and heartless machine. How could I have any bad intentions?
Russell, on the other hand, was restlessly walking around the room, looking at the furnishings everywhere curiously.
"Do you live alone? Where's your granddaughter? “
"It's too annoying when there are too many people. I like quiet. Since my husband died, I've been living alone. Gentian lives with her parents and occasionally comes back to visit on weekends. "
"You've cleaned up so well. Yangzi, you're so virtuous and capable." Before Russell could finish his praise, the old lady interrupted him expressionlessly. "Hourly workers come every week."
"Since you're going to cook, why don't you let my students try their skills? Huai Shi, hurry up and show your senior …"
"No need." The old lady was still cold. "I'm not used to other food."
Pfft.
Huai Shi snickered. It was the first time he saw Russell being defeated.
He was secretly pleased!
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
