In fact, in our hometown, every summer evening, many people go to catch cicada monkeys. They usually go when it is getting dark. They are still catching monkeys at one or two o'clock like now. In fact, it is rare, mainly at this time. Most of the cicada monkeys have come out, either been caught, or have climbed up the trees to shed their shells.
But this also shows that there are indeed many people in Shangguan Village, and at this point, there are still people arresting them.
Zhao Hu said worriedly: "What's going on? There are people coming and going, and they all have flashlights in their hands. As soon as we park the car and walk towards the entrance of the tomb, I'm afraid someone will notice it, right?"
I said for sure, especially the people in Shangguan Village at the entrance to the tomb knew it. It was not a secret at all. As soon as we passed by, they would immediately realize that we were tomb robbers.
As I said that, I looked at Yao Ji and Uncle Su and asked them if they wanted to leave tonight.
The two of them were a little reluctant and said that they would find a place to wait first. It was estimated that no one would catch the monkey in another hour.
I thought that since I was out of town, it didn't matter if I waited an extra hour, so I just said that would be fine.
After that, we drove along the dirt road. After passing the brick factory and the floor slab factory, we came to a water channel.
There was a water tower next to the canal, so we parked the car behind the water tower and sat outside the car chatting.
"Uncle, come and have a smoke."
After Little Pigtail got out of Lao Mo's car, his attention was always on Uncle Su. At this time, he donated a pack of good cigarettes that he bought specially when shopping, and handed one to Uncle Su very attentively.
After Uncle Su took the cigarette, Pigtail also took out a horse tie from the pointed car and handed it to Uncle Su: "Come on, uncle, there are bugs and other things on the ground. You sit on the horse and tie it up."
Zhao Hu obviously wanted to find something to do. He asked knowingly: "Hey, little braid, why are you so discerning today? I don't usually see you being so attentive. What's wrong with you?"
The pigtail turned and glanced at Zhao Hu. Because the sky was dark, I couldn't see his expression clearly at this time, but I guess his eyes must have wanted to eat Zhao Hu.
The pigtail was quite clever this time. He immediately thought of a good excuse. He said: "I just listened to Uncle Su talking about his molestation of the tangzi in the past few years. It felt very legendary and exciting. I admire Uncle Su very much. Now Shouldn’t you be more attentive?”
Uncle Su waved his hand humbly: "My stories are actually nothing. Your experience is also quite impressive. You have already touched so many big tombs at such a young age. It will definitely be even more amazing in the future."
"By the way, uncle, what are your plans in the future? After touching this imperial concubine's tomb, will you continue to touch other tombs? Or should you give up on this golden basin and go back to your hometown with Xiaoye to enjoy your happiness?" Xiao Zhuzi asked again.
Uncle Su gave a bitter smile: "My wife has run away, what blessings will I get when I go back? For me now, Xiao Ye can find a good support in the future, and then I can touch more interesting tombs in my lifetime. This is the biggest blessing." .”
Xiao Zizi was obviously a little happy when he heard Uncle Su say this. He probably thinks that this way, we will have more opportunities to contact Uncle Su, and we will continue to have contact with Xiaoye.
"Uncle, do you mean you plan to touch the tomb for the rest of your life?"
"Well, that's my plan for the time being, but when I get too old and can't touch it anymore, I might just give up."
"Then what is your purpose of touching such an interesting tomb?" Zhao Hu asked from the side.
Uncle Su replied seriously: "It is purely to satisfy my own spiritual needs. I am very interested in this, almost to the point of obsession. This is a sense of accomplishment that no matter how much money I make or how many dignitaries I make friends with, it can never bring me. Maybe you will never understand this feeling in your life."
To be honest, I really have a hard time understanding Uncle Su’s choice.
In my opinion, isn't tomb robbing just for treasures and money? After making enough money, who would still be willing to do this? Is it just for the excitement and fun of robbing a tomb, and then touching the tomb for the rest of his life?
I wouldn't do that anyway.
"Uncle, aren't you afraid that one day you will encounter a particularly evil tomb and something will happen and you will never see your relatives and friends again, or Xiao Ye again?" Zhao Hu continued to ask.
"Of course I'm afraid, but there's nothing I can do about it. Everyone has their own life choices. This is my choice. For the sake of my spiritual world, I'm willing to abandon some others, although this may be a little bit for other people, Xiao Ye. It’s so cruel and selfish.”
When he said this, Uncle Su's tone was obviously gloomy, and he lowered his head at the same time. He probably understood that his choice was very unfair to Xiaoye, and it also caused Xiaoye to suffer too much injustice. In his heart Also guilty.
"What about you, Uncle Ji?" Zhao Hu looked at Yao Ji again.
Yao Ji pointed at Uncle Su with his chin: "I just want to accompany him. I will go wherever he wants to go. As for the spiritual world or how much money I can make, I have no interest in it."
"Purely to accompany Uncle Su?"
"Um."
"Then your relationship is not ordinary."
"That's for sure. Your Uncle Su saved my life and helped my family. I can't live up to his kindness even if I live ten lives, so this life of mine belongs to him. As long as he intends to touch the grave for the rest of his life, I will I plan to stay with him for the rest of my life, provided of course that he doesn’t mind that I’m too old to do this.”
Uncle Su immediately said: "Look at what you said, I will definitely be old when you are old. Why should I dislike you?"
Yaoji pointed at us and joked: "That's not necessarily true. Look at how powerful these juniors are. Maybe if we are a little older, you would be more willing to use them instead of me."
"Go, go, don't talk nonsense. Even if you, Yaoji, turn around and break four arms and four legs, I will carry you on my back and touch the grave with me. Even if we die, we will die in a grave."
Yaoji waved his hand: "Okay, okay, don't say such pretentious words, let the juniors laugh."
A few of us burst out laughing, and to be honest, I was quite touched.
The brotherhood between Uncle Su and Yao Ji is obviously very deep, which can only be cultivated after experiencing many lives and deaths.
"By the way, uncle, will Xiaoye still rob tombs in the future? She used to rob tombs just to find you, and now she has found you. She shouldn't rob tombs again, right?" Xiao Zhuzi asked again.
This issue should be what he is most concerned about right now.
Uncle Su said: "Well, no, I told her that she would go back to her hometown after touching the imperial concubine's tomb. Originally, I didn't want her to touch the imperial concubine's tomb. She said that she was finally reunited with me. I think Stay with me for a while longer, that’s why I agreed, and she has to come over to deal with the cooperation with you. After that, she may never rob tombs again."
"Huh?" Little Pigtail exclaimed in surprise, looking very disappointed.
To be honest, I felt a little disappointed when I heard this. Thinking that there will be no Xiaoye in tomb robbing in the future, I always feel that something is missing.
Although I had expected this result before, now that I have received confirmation from Uncle Su, it is indeed a bit uncomfortable.
Uncle Su smiled and continued: "After all, this is a job done by men. She is not suitable for a girl, and the father certainly does not want his daughter to take this path. What if he is caught later, regardless of her That would be equivalent to harming her."
I'm right. From Xiao Ye's perspective, it's really best for her to leave this industry.
Pigtail probably didn't want his relationship with Xiao Ye to become "weak", so he asked Uncle Su tentatively: "Uncle, can we follow you to rob tombs in the future? We also want to see all kinds of interesting tombs."
Uncle Su hesitated for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "I think it's better not to give it up."
"Huh? Why?"
Before Uncle Su could say anything, Zhao Hu said first: "It's a very simple truth. Different ways don't work together. Our needs are different from Uncle Su's. People are looking for that kind of feeling. We are here to make money. Uncle Su can't I don’t want to hurt you, I don’t want to lead you into a ditch.”
