MTL - How to Feed an Abyss!-Chapter 48 confession

Shi Yuan and Lu Tinghan got into the car.

It was already curfew time, but Lu Tinghan had the privilege, the black car drove towards the quiet street. Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of an abandoned medium-sized energy tower.

The energy tower is about twice the height of ordinary residential buildings. Its appearance is dilapidated, and a large number of steel plates, wiring, and solar panel wreckage are exposed.

Lu Tinghan lifted the seal in front of the energy tower, and said to Shi Yuan, "Come in. Don't worry, there is no risk of collapse here, it's just completely broken."

The elevator couldn't be used, so Shi Yuan followed Lu Tinghan up the stairs. The stairs are usually used by workers for maintenance. They are narrow and firm, and they remain intact.

Soon, they reached the top of the tower.

The top of the tower is a huge roof, a large area full of scrapped solar panels, quite spectacular.

Lu Tinghan said as he walked, "This place was destroyed by the 'hot hurricane'."

Shi Yuan: "Is it that special infected creature?"

"Yes." Lu Tinghan said, "It attacked Fengyang City 38 years ago, leaving only a quarter of the city's population, and the northern city was completely destroyed."

At that time, the mad snake-like infected creature descended with a sandstorm, the scarlet letter hissed, and the ultra-high temperature combined with the wind and waves, without protection, no matter how strong a warrior would be, he would lose consciousness within 5 minutes.

Fengyang City is the energy hub of the alliance. It has the most advanced and complete power generation and storage capacity. After the end of the world, all energy facilities have been redesigned to be able to defend against most monsters. However, the "hot hurricane" still destroyed half of the city. City.

Lu Tinghan stood at the railing of the roof, pointing to the distance: "That's Beicheng District."

When Shi Yuan looked, he saw an artificial river running through the city, with water pumps beside the river and waterwheels on the river. It divides the northern and southern districts of the city.

On the other side of the river is a hideous ruin, with collapsed houses, overturned windmills, broken streets, and a few energy towers with only skeletons left, pointing to the sky alone.

The ruins are continuous and endless.

Some areas are still complete, and the original appearance can be imagined. Shi Yuan even saw the kind of amusement facility called a Ferris wheel, while some areas really have nothing. The steel forest has been annihilated, like fallen leaves returning to their roots.

"I used to come here when I was young." Lu Tinghan said, "There is no one at home. For me, the view and fresh air here are more attractive."

Shi Yuan asked: "Will you stand here too? Stand where you are now?"

"Yes." Lu Tinghan replied, "I like to see the city from this angle. Every morning, all the solar panels are facing east, and the light they reflect is very bright, gathering together like another sunrise. They are too dazzling at noon, No one will look at them. At dusk they stop working and only the windmills remain."

Shi Yuan also saw the windmill.

Fengyang City is located at the tuyere of the highlands. The perennial whirring wind drives the windmills, which keep turning, and the energy rushes to every corner.

Large tracts of windmills are distributed in the wide area of ​​Nancheng District. During the day, the reflection of the solar panels and the pure white of the windmill complement each other. When the sky is covered with an orange glow, the solar panels are dimmed, and only hundreds of silhouettes of windmills are turning in the dusk.

"Bringing you here doesn't have any special meaning." Lu Tinghan said, "I just want you to see the scene I've seen before."

"I like it here, I can see a lot of things. No wonder you like it." Shi Yuan said, wagging the tip of his tail happily, "You can always show me a lot of things!"

Lu Tinghan: "As long as you like it."

The windmill is still turning and the river is still flowing. When Lu Tinghan was a child, he stood here and looked into the distance. He felt that it was too far outside the city, those monsters and the abyss, those howling winds and the huge sunset, and those life and death, but he knew that he would face it one day. of.

For countless late nights, he stretched out his hand into the distance.

The still immature palms pass over the city lights, windmills and energy towers, covering the entire wasteland with ease, and with a little fist, the whole world is in your hands. So pride and ambition burned in his heart, his world was small, and he wanted to keep it.

Live for it, fight for it, die for it.

At that time, Lu Tinghan never thought that one day, someone would watch by his side.

Shi Yuan stood on tiptoe and looked into the distance, wanting to see Beicheng District clearly. The light from under the energy tower made his face soft and hazy.

He was looking into the distance, and Lu Tinghan was looking at him.

Lu Tinghan lowered his eyes slightly: "Teacher Su always said that if I want to do something, I will definitely do it. It has been like this for so many years: there is no family affection, and there are not many pure friendships, but I don't think That's the problem. I kid you not, my childhood experience didn't affect me, I really didn't care about those two, they were just biological parents to me. I always thought I didn't need much connection with others.”

He still looked at Shi Yuan and said, "But you showed up."

"At first I thought you looked familiar, we must have met before. What's more, you were still wearing Xie Qianming's mace pendant. At that time, I thought, it's really a coincidence that the old boss who was kind to me disappeared in the wasteland, and someone Such a person just happened to come back with his things, and it still makes me feel so... nostalgic."

Shi Yuan slightly opened his eyes.

He always thought that Lu Tinghan brought him home because he was eloquent and persuaded Lu Tinghan with his sweet words.

Lu Tinghan whispered in his ear: "Without these two reasons, maybe I wouldn't take you away, at least not so easily. I wanted you to stay for a few days until you find a job , so it’s convenient to move out. But I don’t know why, that sentence has never been said.”

He seemed to be smiling: "I thought of excuses for myself, for example, after you move out, your tail will get tangled, and you have to come back to me, for example, the theater is very close to my house, it is convenient for you to take the bus, or for example, your hourly salary is only For 6 yuan, if you live by yourself, you can only eat canned food every day."

Shi Yuan said: "Ah! These are not excuses, I think they are very reasonable, especially the tail!"

"It's an excuse for me." Lu Tinghan said, "Because I know better than anyone else that this is a preference. You are different from anyone I know. You come from outside the city. There are too many things you don't understand, but Have the purest feelings. I think it is difficult for anyone to reject your purity and passion. With you by your side, people can forget a lot of troubles."

Shi Yuan never realized this.

He was stunned: "Wow? Am I that good?"

Lu Tinghan smiled and pinched his face: "It's just that good."

"Okay." Shi Yuan became happy, "Lu Tinghan, you are also very, very nice! Really! I can forget my troubles when I am by your side—even though I didn't remember a few of them at first!"

The wind was getting stronger, making a rustling sound as it brushed their clothes.

Lu Tinghan smiled deeper, and said: "This story is never love at first sight, I don't even know when my heart fell, maybe after a certain performance, I saw them throwing flowers to you, and you were on stage Looking at me in the audience; maybe it was the day of triumph, you were walking in the alley, and I followed you quietly; maybe it was the path outside the cemetery, the light fell on your face like a fish... "

"It's the first time I've been waiting to go home, and it's also the first time I've told my story to others. If I had been more sensitive emotionally, maybe I would have confessed to you a long time ago. Fortunately, it's too late At night, this tower can make people honest, and so can you."

He said: "Shi Yuan, I hope you stay by my side as a lover."

"spouse".

It is obviously a very common word, but at this moment, Shi Yuan seemed to be hit by something.

An indescribable feeling, excited and tense, tingling, his tail froze in mid-air. He blinked slowly: "But I haven't figured out what love is—"

"There's no need to understand it." Lu Tinghan said, "This in itself is indefinable. Remember when we discussed the meaning of life in the wheat field, I think 'being here' is the most important thing."

Shi Yuan: "Well, I remember."

The wheat wave was golden that day, the cattle and sheep were in herds, and the machines were running endlessly.

Lu Tinghan: "We can't help other people define the 'meaning of life'. Similarly, 'love' is unique and unique. You have to see your own path." He rubbed Shi Yuan's head , "I'm patient enough to wait until the day you have an answer."

Shi Yuan: "...Even if it is a long, long time later? Huluhulu."

"Well, even after a long time." Lu Tinghan said, "I told you to witness our story. Now, I'm greedy, and I want to be your story."

The sound of the wind suddenly became louder, and there was a strong wind tonight, whistling across the entire Fengyang City. Lu Tinghan embraced the dazed and joyful Shi Yuan, and pointed to the Beicheng district in the distance: "But before that, let's take a look at this city, and see my favorite scene—"

Shi Yuan saw that in the far distance of Beicheng District, several remaining windmills were spinning.

They were dilapidated and poorly maintained, with every inch of joint and gear stagnant. Only tonight, only this gust of wind tonight can move them.

The windmill turns faster and faster.

As a result, the current rushed along the unbroken lines to the utility poles, buildings, and energy towers... The lights of a few scattered households turned on, as if the old people were returning home. The wheels are turning slowly, continue to write the blue dream.

In this windy night, the dead old city has a flowing fragment of light, flickering like a gentle and bleak ocean.

"I like this moment the most." Lu Tinghan said, "It makes me feel that it is still alive in the wind."

Shi Yuan looked into the distance for a long time.

Like Lu Tinghan when he was young, he was fascinated.

After more than ten minutes, Lu Tinghan whispered: "Let's go back, it's going to get colder and colder soon."

He wanted to carry Shi Yuan back to the car, but Shi Yuan suddenly lowered his head and hugged him tightly.

Shi Yuan said: "Lu Tinghan, I really like the things you show me! I like everything! I always like it!" He looked up at Lu Tinghan, with the tip of his tail curled up, a little nervous and a little brave, " I don't want to wait any longer. Maybe I still don't understand what 'love' is, but no matter what happens, you make me very happy every time. This time will definitely be the same."

Lu Tinghan was slightly surprised, but Shi Yuan hugged him even harder: "Those things can be learned slowly, I want to be with you, think about it now, think about it right away, think about it right now! I... hmm?"

Lu Tinghan picked him up.

He said, "Okay."

Shi Yuan hooked his neck: "From now on?"

"Yes." Lu Tinghan and him pressed their foreheads together, and when they met each other, they saw the surging emotions in each other's eyes, "Thank you for your trust in me. Our story begins now."

…

the next day.

The irritable Lin Yeli was cursing in the office again, cursing and cursing, his eyes were attracted by a high tail.

— the tip of the tail was even waving happily.

"Shi Yuan." Lin Yeran asked suspiciously, "Why are you so happy today? You've been having fun all morning. Does my cursing make you so happy?"

"No." Shi Yuan said, "I'm happy because of other things!"

Daisy next to her pinched her nose: "Stop talking, a woman's intuition tells me that you have a sour smell of love."

Shi Yuan obviously didn't understand the dangers of human beings, and he didn't know that if he was ecstatic when the leader scolded people, he would be called to drink tea.

He was carried into the office alone by Lin Yelian.

Lin Yelian gritted his teeth: "You will definitely not be the outstanding employee next month."

Shi Yuan: "Okay."

The tip of the tail wagged wildly.

Lin Yelian: "Your performance and your bonus are also in danger!"

Shi Yuan: "Okay."

The tip of the tail continues to wag.

Lin Yeran couldn't bear it anymore: "What good thing happened to you? Tell me, let me open my eyes!"

Shi Yuan didn't want to expose Lu Tinghan's identity, so he said, "I'm in a relationship."

Lin Yeran was obviously taken aback.

Shi Yuan: "Although there are still many things I don't understand, I'm very happy because... there seems to be something different."

"...Of course it's different." Lin Yeran said slowly, "Of course it's different."

Shi Yuan looked at him: "Why, what is the specific difference?"

The hour hand "clicked" to point to 1 o'clock, and Lin Yelian slapped the table: "Your rest time is over, go back to work for me! Hurry up! Run up and run up!"

Shi Yuan returned to his work station and continued to answer the phone.

Not long after, the sirens sounded again, and people flocked to the underground shelters.

I heard that a new special infected creature named "Jumpbuck" appeared near the main city. It was a vigorous creature that looked like an antelope, and it came with an overwhelming beast tide.

The commander in chief of the main city is Su Enqi, and Lu Tinghan is only in charge of assistance.

Shi Yuan listened to the battle broadcast every day just to hear Lu Tinghan's name appear. The battle situation was not ideal. They suffered several defeats, but fortunately, the army did not have a large-scale reduction in personnel and did not cause serious consequences.

Shi Yuan began to hear rumors again.

About Sunzi.

"He's been really wrong in the past few years. The main reason is that there is no harm without comparison. My cousin is a military fan. He used to be a soldier. He said that some of the decisions of General Su are really inferior to those of land generals."

"Huh? That's really strange, he is clearly the teacher."

"There is a saying that the blue is better than the blue. The master has led the door. It is of course a good thing if the apprentice can't stand up from behind. But, is it better for the land general to command more? I feel that in the past few years, he It's getting stronger."

"That's right. We were too busy before. Now we only have two cities left, and one of the most powerful generals is enough. Of course General Su is very powerful, but why don't we want the best person?"

"It's not that simple. Is General Su really willing to abdicate? This also involves issues of military power and power. The land general is too young, and the foundation of other officers may not be solid. Besides, they were once teachers and students. what…"

"Don't care so much about him! As long as I survive, it doesn't matter whoever takes command!"

These small voices were constantly amplified in the following days.

"Leopard" was resolved.

The two generals worked together and contributed a lot, but they did not curb the rumors. The call for Lu Tinghan to take full command is getting louder and louder.

As soon as the alarm was over, Shi Yuan rushed over to find Lu Tinghan.

They had only just been together, and then they were forced to be separated for several weeks, which was very difficult.

Lu Tinghan had just returned to the military base in Fengyang City. Shi Yuan was led by the guards at the gate of the base to the top floor of a gray building.

For some reason, the entire building was emptied, Shi Yuan was an exception.

The top floor was empty, and the largest room was full of guards, creating an unusual atmosphere. Shi Yuan took a few steps forward and saw Lu Tinghan through the half-closed door.

To be precise, it was Lu Tinghan and five or six others.

——If Shi Yuan had enough common sense, he would have recognized those five or six people as well-known generals with outstanding achievements and real power in their hands.

The hallway was dark, and the house was dim. Lu Tinghan was sitting on the chair in the middle, holding a cigarette in his hand, and talking to someone with his head tilted, the listener bowed slightly to him.

This was the first time Shi Yuan saw Lu Tinghan smoking.

On weekdays, Lu Tinghan doesn't smoke and drink, unlike now, a freshly lit cigarette brings out white smoke. The generals in black uniforms stood around him, leaning over or looking down, a few lights obliquely shone on them, the shadows were extremely thick, and the facial features of the men were deep and cold.

It's like a black and white oil painting with deep tones, cold and chilling. The few colors are orange-red cigarette butts, Lu Tinghan's dazzling golden medal, and his gray-blue eyes.

Shi Yuan felt uneasy.

He couldn't tell the reason, but he felt that this group of people seemed to be planning something. At this moment, Lu Tinghan was very much like the cold general when they first met.

He stood at the door for less than a second before he was taken away by the guards and went to the next room.

He waited for a long time, and when he fell asleep, Lu Tinghan came to look for him.

"Shi Yuan." Lu Tinghan stood at the door and called him.

"...Huh?" Shi Yuan raised his head in a daze.

The current Lu Tinghan was the Lu Tinghan he was familiar with...or Lu Tingting.

Lu Tinghan said: "Let's go, let's go home." He stretched out his hand very naturally, lifted Shi Yuan up, and carried him to the corridor when he was lying around.

Lu Tinghan also asked: "What do you want to eat today? The canned food in the shelter must not taste good."

"Yeah." Shi Yuan came to his senses, "It's really unpalatable! It's obviously all canned beans, and the ones in the shelter have been stored for too long, and the beans are all soaked to pieces."

Lu Tinghan said "Hmm", "It's conceivable. Then we have to eat something good tonight."

"What do you want to eat!" Shi Yuan's eyes lit up, "I've been eating canned food for a long time."

"It's all right." Lu Tinghan said with a smile, "It depends on what you like to eat. I still have the ability to support my family."

Shi Yuan was happy for a while, and didn't remember the scene in the meeting room until he got into Lu Tinghan's car.

He nestled in Lu Tinghan's arms, and asked cautiously: "Lu Tinghan, just now... what are you discussing with those people?"

"It's nothing." Lu Tinghan said, "A little thing."

Shi Yuan: "Really?"

"Yeah." Lu Tinghan kissed Shi Yuan's hair.

Shi Yuan suddenly got a kiss and smiled.

——The joy of the abyss is back!

However, in the joy, he seemed to understand something.

He felt that Lu Tinghan had lied.

Lu Tinghan taught him the first lesson.

Love may be when a cold person puts away his edge and gives him the softest side.