"You dare to be so harsh!" Wang Mengyao scolded sternly, "The injury on your leg was caused by a typical high fall in the wild, and there are traces of erosion on the wound, which is most common among poachers."
Hearing what she said, I breathed a sigh of relief. I bet this little girl thought I was a snake catcher. So, I smiled and said, "Researcher Wang, you really praise me too much."
Just as I was about to turn around, Wang Mengyao poked me hard, "Don't move, be honest!"
Helpless, I had to carry her on my back and said: "You are right, I was indeed injured in the wild, but do you think I look like a poacher? Of those poachers, who is not exposed to wind and sun? Someone with tender skin and tender flesh like me.”
Maybe she thought what I said made sense, but Wang Mengyao didn't know how to refute it for a while.
I continued: "Think about it again. If I were really a poacher, would I go to such great lengths to visit the spot? Tell me about your place. The management is so strict that it would be difficult for me to do it alone. Then what should I do? Is it still necessary to step on the spot?”
Wang Mengyao was speechless for a moment, "Um, this..."
Seeing that the strength in her hand was obviously lighter, I started to try to turn around.
I turned around slowly and saw a pair of serious eyes. Wang Mengyao looked at me warily, holding a fruit knife in her hand, "You, are you really not a poacher?"
I smiled and said, "I swear, I'm definitely not a poacher."
"Then you, your injury is..."
"Hey, forget it, now that it's all said and done, I'll tell you the truth." I sighed and said, "Actually, I am an antique dealer and opened a small antique shop. You may not Knowing our industry, even though we usually stay in the store, sometimes we travel all over the world to search for treasures, so the outdoors is unavoidable."
After listening to my narration, Wang Mengyao also became interested and asked: "You mean, you got the injury while hunting for treasure in the wild? You, you can't be a tomb robber, right?"
I smiled and said, "Hey, hey, I don't want to be labeled as such. I am a serious and legitimate businessman, and I will not do anything illegal or criminal!"
Seeing that what I said was both serious and funny, Wang Mengyao couldn't help but smile, "You, you are talking nonsense, how can I believe you?"
Fortunately, I was prepared and had a lot of photos of my store in my hand. When I took them out, Wang Mengyao was naturally speechless.
At this time, Wang Mengyao said with a slight embarrassment: "Well, Li Rui, I'm sorry, I, I thought you were a poacher, you, you won't blame me, right?"
I shook my head and said, "Researcher Wang, you are serious. Why should I blame you? Moreover, you are very vigilant. It is precisely because you have such vigilant people on the island that those poachers are allowed to There is no chance to take advantage of it.”
Wang Mengyao smiled and said, "Then I'll take it as you forgive me."
"That's right."
"We are not acquainted with each other. In order to express my apology and my gratitude, I will give you this bottle of potion."
"Ah? Isn't this a gift for me?" I asked pretending to be confused.
"You have a beautiful idea, I lent it to you for use, and you will have to pay it back when the time comes!"
"Hahaha, it turns out that's the case. I misunderstood."
"Ha ha ha ha."
"Researcher Wang, are you now relieved of your doubts about me?"
Wang Mengyao glanced at me and said with a smile: "Are you tired of talking to Researcher Wang? We should be about the same grade. Just call me Mengyao."
"I'm afraid this isn't appropriate."
"What's inappropriate? I found that you are actually quite old-fashioned. Don't you have a girlfriend yet?" Wang Mengyao suddenly asked.
"Uh-" I didn't know how to answer for a moment, so I was speechless.
"Hahaha, it seems I guessed it right!"
I smiled awkwardly and said, "I also found that you are quite different from what you were during the day. You are a bit gossipy now, but you are comparable to that Zhou Ruhong."
Wang Mengyao rolled her eyes at me, "Haha, you just said I'm childish!"
"I didn't say that. What I actually wanted to say is that everyone has a side that is deliberately hidden and unknown to others. Only those who are true friends will open their hearts to each other."
Wang Mengyao looked at me, "So, we are friends now?"
I nodded, "Of course!"
"Well, since we are friends, shouldn't you show some respect to your friends?"
"Indicate? What indication?" I wondered.
"It's actually very simple. Just tell me your story."
"My story?" I asked doubtfully, "My life is quite boring. I really don't know what I can tell you."
"Oh, no matter how boring it is, how can I be bored on the island?" Wang Mengyao said, "Look at me, I spend nearly three-quarters of the time on the island, 365 days a year, and I face all kinds of things every day. It’s snakes, insects, rats, and ants. If it weren’t for tourists like you, I don’t know if I would still be a normal human being.”
Hearing what she said, I suddenly felt a little distressed. Indeed, life on the island is destined to be lonely and difficult. They must endure the unbearable loneliness and trials of ordinary people. They are separated from their relatives and the crowd. The only things that accompany them are snakes and rats, and the endless sea.
Wang Mengyao walked to the window and said sadly: "Actually, I am quite fragile sometimes. Looking at the sea, I will fall into fear. I am afraid of being alone. I am afraid of facing the sea alone and falling into trouble accidentally. In that terrible abyss.”
I patted her shoulder. At that moment, I just thought she was a weak girl.
"Meng Yao, you are already very powerful. If it were me, I might not have the courage you have."
"I am studying biology, this is my job, so I choose to persist." Wang Mengyao looked at the sea not far away. The dark sky and the dark sea have completely merged into one, revealing a suffocating depression. "My parents and my friends didn't understand me at first, but I persisted."
"What do you do when you are lonely?" I asked.
Wang Mengyao blushed and rolled her eyes at me, "You, you are acting like a hooligan!"
Only then did I realize that I had said the wrong thing, and quickly explained: "Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean that. I meant that when you feel lonely..."
"Okay, I know what you want to say. I'm just teasing you." Wang Mengyao smiled slyly and said: "Actually, there is no other way. Either focus on doing things and force yourself not to think about anything else, or just sleep. Once you wake up, you won’t have random thoughts.”
"Haha, that's a good idea." I nodded, "However, I have a suggestion. If you encounter this kind of situation in the future, you can try reading a book."
"Reading?" Wang Mengyao didn't seem to believe what I said. "It's useless. I've read it before, but when I read it, my thoughts became even more random. Now I don't dare to read at night."
"That's because you're reading the wrong book." I laughed.
"Wrong book?" Wang Mengyao wondered, "Then what book should I read?"
I smiled and replied: "You can read some leisure books, don't always read professional books, I recommend you a novel, I just happened to be following it recently, and the writing is really good."
Wang Mengyao said dubiously: "Novel? What novel? Is it really as good as you say?"
I nodded in affirmation, "This novel is called Xunlong Taibao. It tells the story of a young man who opened an antique shop and experienced some bizarre and fantastic adventures."
Wang Mengyao frowned, "Is it a tomb robbing novel?"
I smiled and said, "So, so be it. However, tomb robbing is just its form. Its real spirit is actually about love, hatred, and thoughts on human nature."
Wang Mengyao smiled and said: "It's as profound as what you said, and it's still humane. Forget it, just think that I'm giving you face, believe you for once, and I'll read the next one tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll send you the link." I smiled, "Just right, let's add WeChat."
Wang Mengyao didn't hesitate, she took out her mobile phone and added me as a friend. While operating, she also said: "I've got your words first. If the method you said doesn't work, I will hold you accountable."
"Don't worry, it's guaranteed to be effective!" I smiled.
Unknowingly, the night was already deep.
But Wang Mengyao didn't seem to be sleepy, and she didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.
She always peeks at me from time to time, sometimes casually and hastily, sometimes a little artificially, as if she doesn't want me to notice on purpose.
"Mengyao, besides working and hosting on the island, what else do you do on the island?"
Wang Mengyao said without thinking: "The third child is the same."
"The third child? What do you mean?" I asked curiously.
"The third thing is our reserved item here. In addition to work, the staff here use these things to kill time." Wang Mengyao said sadly.
"What are the specific projects?"
"Playing poker, table tennis, and ballroom dancing." Wang Mengyao replied.
At first glance, this third child doesn’t sound too boring. It has cultural and sports projects as well as leisure activities. It combines work and rest and is suitable for all ages. However, if you think about it more carefully, on this isolated island, there are dozens of people. Repeating the same activities year after day, the sense of monotony and boredom must have long occupied their minds.
"Uh..." I didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Are you feeling bored?" Wang Mengyao asked.
I shook my head, "I have no right to speak, let alone the qualification to evaluate your life. Perhaps, in your hearts, these activities are no longer interesting and attractive, but the fire of love and hope in your heart has never faded. Pass."
Something flashed in Wang Mengyao's eyes, and she smiled, "It's not as sensational as you said, and it still has the flame of love and hope. I should let you come to the base to give a speech next time to give those little girls who are ignorant of the world a shot. .”
I laughed and said, "Hahaha, okay, but aren't you a little girl?"
Wang Mengyao raised her head and glanced at me, then quickly hid away, blushing, and said: "I, I am not a little girl, I am almost an old girl."
