Jiang He was quite obedient outside, and the surveillance camera was able to escape.
"This is called a traffic light. When the red light is on, it means that you can't go. When the green light is on, you can pass."
Xu Qing pointed at the traffic light high above and continued to explain, "This is also the law. If you don't obey it, those cars will be very dangerous and will violate the law. You have to remember this."
A tall and a short man stood in front of the traffic light and looked up at the countdown to the red light with solemn expressions.
They looked like two fools.
For Xu Qing, who was used to staying at home and watching movies with nothing to do, whether it was bringing the ancient people to popularize science or shopping with a girl, they were both very interesting. After walking around the road with Jiang He, his slightly nervous mood gradually relaxed.
Jiang He followed him obediently and silently looked at the modern world. Everything on the street was very novel to her. She would look at the street lamps, the green belts, the shops along the street, and even when the car honked.
"Which one do you like?"
Xu Qing did not forget the hair rope he promised at noon. He stopped in front of a small stall on the street and looked at the dazzling small objects on it. He asked Jiang He, "And these … Do you like them?"
He picked up a furry ear headdress and wanted to put it on Jiang He's head. After thinking for a while, he gave up the idea and just raised his hand.
Judging from her appearance, as long as she didn't make a sound or move, she was already a modern person and didn't need these ornaments.
Jiang He still didn't say anything. She glanced at the headdress in his hand, then shifted her gaze to the stall, carefully examining each item.
After waiting for a while, Xu Qing had already taken a fancy to a blue hair band with two small and delicate butterflies. Seeing that Jiang He just looked at it without doing anything, he picked it up and asked the stall owner for the price. After scanning the QR code and paying, he handed it to Jiang He.
"I'll take this. It's good to tie your hair."
"…"
Jiang He took it and looked at it. After trying to pull it, she understood how to use it and directly tied it to the back of her head.
Her long hair was tied up. Compared to when it was loose, she looked less charming and more capable. Xu Qing couldn't help but take another look at her. He turned around and continued to lead her forward.
As the night gradually fell, there were more pedestrians on the street. Xu Qing became much less talkative. He turned into a home-style restaurant and sat with Jiang He in the corner. He asked the owner to order two fried pancakes and a plate of cucumber.
The fried pancakes in Jiangcheng were a major specialty. They were cut into thin slices and fried with bean sprouts. There were also beans or cabbage, but the bean sprouts tasted the best.
This small restaurant not only had the best taste but also had a large portion. From high school to college, Qing would still come here.
"This is the place where I eat. My lunch was also bought from here. And yesterday, the person who delivered my lunch was also that … person. He bought it from here and sent it to my house. Then, I paid him."
The restaurant was noisy. Xu Qing shrank in the corner and whispered to Jiang He.
Sitting by the window, Jiang He looked at the dazzling street outside. She still didn't respond. She had a complicated expression on her face.
The pedestrians on the street, the flashing neon lights, the traffic on the road, everything was so strange.
She didn't fit in here.
Sensing that Jiang He was depressed, Xu Qing's voice gradually became smaller. Finally, she stopped talking and leaned on the back of the chair. She looked at the heroine across the table.
If she couldn't go back, she would be alone in this world. She would still be an unregistered citizen …
This meant that she couldn't work, had no income, had no fixed residence, couldn't travel far, and even couldn't get married. She could only wander in a small place or find an illegal factory to spend the rest of her life …
There was no future.
Unless she revealed her identity and let herself be manipulated. However, Xu Qing didn't think that Jiang He would obediently be a lab rat. If she had a choice, she would rather go into the primeval forest than be manipulated by others.
Jiang He didn't look away until their fried pancakes were served by the boss. Xu Qing also looked away at the same time. He took out two pairs of disposable chopsticks from the chopstick container and handed one to Jiang He.
"Eat."
"Okay."
Jiang He made the first sound since she went out and buried her head in eating.
Seeing that she was used to the food, Xu Qing was relieved. He lowered his head and ate two mouthfuls before standing up. He signaled to Jiang He who was looking up and took out a bottle of mineral water and a bottle of beer from the fridge.
Returning to the table, he pushed the bottle of mineral water in front of Jiang He. He used the chopsticks to open the bottle of beer and drank a few mouthfuls to moisten his throat.
Leaving this heroine behind, things would be much more complicated than he imagined …
He could only take one step at a time.
Thinking about things, Xu Qing didn't even eat the garlic. He ate a few mouthfuls of fried pancakes and drank a mouthful of beer. When Jiang He put down the chopsticks, the plate in front of him was already empty. He drank the last mouthful of beer, burped, and got up to pay the bill.
The two walked out of the shop. It was early in the morning and the lights were brightly lit. The nightlife of the modern city had just begun. Neon lights alternated and people came and went on the streets. The noisy voices of people and the honking of vehicles mixed together to form a lively scene.
Xu Qing looked up at the night sky and let out a long breath. Then he smiled at Jiang He who was obediently following beside him.
"Let's go back."
…
Xu Qing didn't say anything on the way home. When he got home, it was already 7: 30 pm. The news broadcast had just ended. Xu Qing didn't care about it. After closing the door, he turned back to look at Jiang He, who was sitting on the sofa thinking about something.
He thought for a moment and said, "Do you believe me now?"
Hearing that, Jiang He moved her head and looked up at him. After a moment of silence, she took out her iron dart from her waist and rubbed the scratches on it with her fingers.
"… But it's not a bad thing. You see, everyone is living and working in peace, enjoying life. There are fried pancakes, cola, alcohol, and computers. We don't have to worry about being killed for no reason … Oh, I still have to worry about this."
Xu Qing wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say. He stood quietly at the door for a moment and came over to sit on the sofa with her.
"To be honest, if you can solve the problem of identity, you can enjoy a lot of things here that you couldn't enjoy before. Even if you rely on your arm strength to carry bricks, you can live a relaxed life. This is actually a good thing."
Life was only a few decades. It was too tiring to sleep with one eye open.
This prosperous era was very different from the ancient times.
"I want to go home."
Jiang He held the iron dart with a little force. The tip of the dart sank deep into his palm. He felt a trace of pain.
Xu Qing sighed. "But you can't go back."
Jiang He was silent.
Only the ticking of the clock on the wall could be heard in the room. Occasionally, there was the sound of a car outside the window, and he could faintly hear the coughs of the neighbors upstairs.
After a long time, Jiang He shrugged his shoulders and threw the iron dart on the table. He lowered his head and said, "That identity … How do I solve it?"
"I'm not from the government, and I don't know much about it at the moment. There will always be a way. But first, you have to integrate into this society and not give yourself away. "Xu Qing looked at her and comforted her." Don't worry, I'll help you. "
"Thank you, young hero."
Jiang He gave a fist salute and said after a pause, "If it's too troublesome …"
"It's necessary. Identity is very important."
Xu Qing was elated when she called him young hero. He turned his head to look at the table and then looked at the trash can. "Where's the paper I tidied up yesterday?"
Jiang He blinked. "You rolled it up and threw it away."
"I know. It should be in here." Xu Qing used his hand to search the trash can.
"…"
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