Luo Binhan opened the door and looked outside. He saw the girl sitting by the door looking up at him, while the red-haired man was standing by the table, holding his computer in his hand. There was a broken glass lying at his feet, and the brown-black drink dripped all over the table and floor.
This cup was obviously the source of the noise just now. When the red-haired man turned his face, Luo Binhan saw a strange expression on his face: surprise, anger, and seemed to be mixed with surprise. His pale, lightly freckled face turned red. But that doesn't make people nervous, because this person always looks a little listless, seems to be the type who rarely participates in social activities, and has a weak physique that obviously lacks exercise.
When he noticed Luo Binhan's head, the strange expression immediately disappeared from his face. Like a typical unsociable person, he avoided eye contact and only stared at a small patch of wall next to Luo Binhan's ear.
"I dropped the cup." He said in fluent Chinese, "I just touched it with my arm. I will pay for it when I pay."
He obviously regarded Luo Binhan as a member of the store. But Luo Binhan did not correct his view. Out of curiosity, he walked over and picked up the broken pieces of the cup. When Robin approached, the red-haired man leaned hard against the wall, as if he was not used to having other creatures within half a meter of him. He absentmindedly held the computer with one hand while typing on the keyboard with the other. The light from the screen reflected on his face, making him look uncertain. He always kept the back of the computer facing outside. Luo Binhan tried to see the contents of the computer from the small reflection on the surface of his eyes, but of course he failed. His eyesight isn't good enough for some miraculous peeping missions.
"Want another drink?" he asked.
"Yes." The red-haired man replied, still staring at his computer screen.
Luo Binhan threw the broken pieces of the cup into the trash can behind the counter, and went to the counter to get a new cup. In fact, he didn't need to do this, he only needed to go back to find Chen Wei. But he still opened a bottle of drink and put it on the other party's table, and took this opportunity to look at the other party closely. He couldn't remember knowing anyone with natural red hair before, but this person seemed familiar to him, as if he had seen him somewhere before. This man's appearance was not particularly attractive. Luo Binhan felt that his temperament did not look like that of a socialite or other people who often appeared in news cameras.
He thought again of the young nanny from the fast food restaurant earlier. It was really strange. Everyone seemed familiar to him tonight, but at the same time he couldn't remember any of them. However, the red-haired man didn't show that he knew him, and he probably didn't even see him clearly at all. The man's eyes were glued to the screen throughout. He didn't even raise his head when Luo Binhan brought him a new drink, he just said thank you in Chinese rudely. The voice sounded as weak and troubled as his appearance.
Luo Binhan glanced at him one last time, then turned and went back to the shopkeeper's room. Chen Wei was still sitting in her original position waiting for him.
"It's nothing," Luo Binhan sat down and said, "The man outside dropped his cup, so I gave him a new one. But I didn't keep the account, so I guess the boss here doesn't care either?"
"It's okay. I'm sorry to trouble you."
"I originally suspected that someone was eavesdropping on our conversation outside." Luo Binhan admitted, "But it seems to be just a coincidence. The guy seemed to have encountered something. I guess it has something to do with what he was tinkering with on the computer."
Chen Wei did not take this matter to heart. Instead, she assured Luo Binhan that no one could eavesdrop outside the room. Luo Binhan didn't see any special soundproofing design in this room, at least he could hear the movement outside clearly. But since Chen Wei said so, he tentatively believed that the guests here were all gentlemen and autistic people.
"We can discuss my sister later," he said. "I have at least a week before I can see her. We can all think about it. If you are willing to do me this favor, I will...well, I will too. I will try my best to give you some repayment, financial or human resources. Although I don’t think you need it very much.”
"I have always been willing to help you relieve your worries, Luo Binhan."
Luo Binhan thought this sentence was a bit strange, but Chen Wei looked very solemn, so he had to believe that the other party was serious. This is really a grandmother with a scary smile but a loving nature.
"I do have a problem," he said, then changed his words, "It's a confusion. I just became confused about this matter recently. Maybe you can help me solve it."
"Please tell me."
Luo Binhan told her about his experience of unexpected spiritual fusion with Momolo, as well as the dream that Asabam once spied on and hinted to him - the dream of rowing in the mountains at dusk. He told her bluntly that he had forgotten something.
"It's not the trivial things," he added, "it's not the kind of trivial things that have to be repeated every day. What I forgot are some things that shouldn't be forgotten - like going to the mountains for summer vacation, and with Zhou Yu. Dad is going with me, I shouldn’t forget this at all. I haven’t seen him a few times in all these years.”
"So besides this thing? Have you forgotten anything else?"
"I don't know." Luo Binhan said, "I forgot. That's the problem. I know I forgot something... something doesn't make sense, but I can't think about it carefully. It's not that there is something in my memory. It's blank, but... it's like soap that's been soaked in water, you know? It's just sitting there, and you know it's there, but you just can't grab it. You can touch it gently. Give it a try, or roughly touch its outline. But if you exert force, it will immediately slip out of your hand."
"I see... So, do you know anything about the cause of this situation?"
"I don't think it's a common thing. A concussion or a mental illness or something...what's that word? Yeah, retrograde amnesia. I don't think I've been triggered by anything. I've had it over the years. A relative fell down the stairs and couldn't remember who he was for about half a month. I went to visit him at that time. My current situation is very different from his. I feel - if there is such a thing in reality If anything, it’s more like I was hypnotized.”
When Luo Binhan deliberately expressed his conclusion in a heavy and anxious tone, he secretly observed Chen Wei's reaction. Not long ago, he had just discovered that Chen Wei was a terrible liar. At this moment, either she was a far better actress than he could have imagined, or she was truly ignorant of the little problems in his head. She was not the one who did this. Luo Binhan felt that he could only believe this conclusion.
Chen Wei lowered her head and pondered. She did not look guilty at all, but she didn't seem to be worried at all. She certainly didn't think it would do him much harm.
"Indeed. The situation you described is more likely to be caused by magic than disease. Even so, there are no other ways to achieve it."
"what else?"
"Technical means. I have heard that there are many mature surgeries that can accurately process memories. Whether it is implanting false memories or deleting real memories, it is all easy for those who are proficient in this art."
"But it felt different."
"Similar effects can be achieved with clever techniques. I don't know the specific details, but I once heard 0312 mention a method of controlling dangerous targets. It probably detects thinking activities. If specific thinking activities are found, Just release a trace amount of anesthesia or hallucinogenic substances to stop the other party from thinking. However, the success rate of this method depends on the accuracy of the detection. Changes such as joy, anger, sorrow, and joy are naturally easy to achieve. If what you want to detect is A pure concept may take some trouble. However, as long as the technology reaches this level, it is enough for you to have the experience you just described."
"Sounds like magic." Luo Binhan said.
"Yes, it's impossible to judge the nature of a force just from its effects and performance. You should be used to this, Luo Binhan. If you can't correctly judge what kind of force threatens you, acting easily will only be more dangerous. "
"Am I in danger? As far as amnesia is concerned?"
"Will not."
"You seem pretty sure about this."
"Well, because Jing Huang has been living at your place before. If it is something that is not good for you, Jing Huang will not sit idly by and ignore it. Since he didn't mention it to you specifically, then it should be a measure that is beneficial to you. I understand this. Pretty sure.”
Luo Binhan raised his wine glass, but it was already empty. He didn't expect Chen Wei to explain it from this perspective, so he didn't think about how to answer.
"Maybe he was negligent," he said. "It took me a while to find out."
"No. Although Jing Huang is not good at getting along with outsiders, he is actually a careful and gentle person. Since he was living in your home at the time, he would definitely check on your situation. His... well, compared with his and Wuyuan's Yuanyuan, of course, also knows how to do technical checks. You don’t have to worry about that.”
Luo Binhan was indeed not too worried. He was so busy thinking about the first half of Chen Wei's words that he completely ignored the rest. He was thinking about Chen Wei's evaluation of Jing Huang, and almost suspected that Jing Huang had another twin brother with the opposite personality.
"I think there is some misunderstanding between us." He couldn't help but say, "Either it's about Jing Huang, or it's about being careful and gentle."
"Is there anything wrong?"
"Just...who do you think his character is like?"
"Of course he is like his mother. Although I have not met the master of the Southern Territory in person, I have heard that Master mentioned her. Except for not liking to interact with others, Jing Huang is very similar to his mother in other aspects."
Luo Binhan had no way of judging whether her conclusion was true or false. The Yuyin Girl he knew never looked like a real person, but more like a silhouette under the light, a perfect and moving symbol. He admitted to Chen Wei that Jing Huang's nature may have been influenced by blood, and that his innate character was shaped by a noble saint. But at the same time, he also calmly pointed out to Chen Wei that one thing they should not forget is that Jing Huang's learning ability was undoubtedly affected by the wishing machine, and his acquired personality was given by a little cat with a bad mouth. of.
"Xiao Mi?"
"you do not know?"
"It is true that I have never heard Jing Huang mention this name. Since I left Chi County, I haven't had many opportunities to understand Jing Huang's situation."
Luo Binhan was a little curious if she knew Dwarf Star Guest or Asabam, but he did not directly ask her how much she knew, but continued to introduce the elite killer to her. Of course, he couldn't call him fond or appreciative of this little kitten that had killed countless lives, but after hearing Yaleriga's story, he often thought of it out of boredom, and could almost sketch its appearance in his mind. .
"This cat means a lot to me." He said gratefully, "It proves my innocence."
Chen Wei didn't seem to understand what he meant at all, but Luo Binhan was determined to make this matter a conclusion. Jing Huang's current quality is obviously shaped by Xiaomi alone. The bad guy Xiaomi is the reborn parent of their current Jing Huang.
"The child is hopeless." Luo Binhan said sadly.
"It's not to that extent. Although Jing Huang's behavior is indeed different from the past, his temperament will not change. Besides, he also cares about you very much, so he will never let any spell that is detrimental to you remain on you. ...Well, as long as it is a curse that he can remove, or a disease that 0312 can help you cure, it must have been solved long ago."
Luo Binhan wanted to say, "I didn't know he would still care about this," but in the end he didn't say it. He couldn't pretend that he didn't realize that Jing Huang was hiding something from him. That was probably related to Jing Huang's past, so he didn't need to know too clearly - but, then again, since 0206 died on the land of his hometown, Lihai City can also be said to be part of Jing Huang's past.
"I'll ask him," he corrected, "and see what he has to say about it. But I guess he'll play dumb. You should know that's what he always does."
Chen Wei nodded silently. There was an air of hesitation on her face, as if she wanted to mention something from the past. However, Luo Binhan couldn't conclude that his observation was correct, because when she spoke, the expression on her face became more like relief.
"Actually, seeing his current situation, I think it's not a bad thing. In the past, he was very bad at getting along with mortals. During the time when he lived on the island, although the islanders knew of his existence, Not many people have seen him show up. In fact, it's not that he hates getting along with mortals, he just doesn't know how to express it. Maybe... he doesn't want others to mention his mother. If he is talking to people on the island, this One thing is inevitable. So, the current situation is not without its good aspects."
"It sounds like you're familiar with his life on the island."
"Yes. Although I practice in Qingdu, I don't live in seclusion like him. I often go out and roam according to Master's arrangements. I have also been to his hometown many times. Well, according to what you have here To put it bluntly, he and I have known each other since childhood."
"He seems a little afraid of you. I mean, when you first appeared in Mencheng." Luo Binhan said euphemistically, "I have never seen him take the initiative to stand behind me."
"It's not so much that he's afraid of me, it's better to say that he feels that he has done something wrong. He was like this when he faced the Red Coral Palm Palace... After all, his mind is only in his teens."
"He must be hundreds of years old, right?"
"That's different. The influence of the form of spiritual thoughts on temperament... He hasn't mentioned these to you. In short, his situation is a little special, and it's not just that he doesn't age in appearance. I think in Jing Huang In his mind, he felt that he was not slowly growing older, but that he was experiencing the same day over and over again - it should be said that it was the same day with different content. But no matter how many things he experienced, his mind could only adapt to his body. , it is impossible for him to be as stable as Master."
"I've never heard of this before," Luo Binhan said, "but you don't look big."
"My mind will not be affected by my body. No, it should be said that this body is my natural state. It will not change even at the end of my life. There is no possibility of continuing to age."
"You mean Jing Huanghui?"
"It might have been possible. After all, most people in the mountains would not have transformed into gods as early as he did."
"I can't imagine it." Luo Binhan admitted, "I don't know what he will be like when he is thirty."
"I have never seen Yuyinnu look like an adult. However, if I have to say it, I always feel that when Jing Huang grows up, he will look like the old man from Wuyuanxing - that is, his father."
Luo Binhan already sang a song in his heart about not wanting to grow up. He hit his head hard twice, trying to turn off the inappropriate and annoying background music.
"Don't worry about it." He said hurriedly, "It's good for him to be like this... Do you know how many people here are willing to stay young forever? Anyway, there is nothing that can be changed about this matter. Let's talk about it more Actual question. I mean my question - I wonder what I've forgotten."
He raised his hands before Chen Wei spoke, as if he was raising his hands in surrender: "I don't know who it is, or what method was used to make me forget things, but that doesn't matter. I believe this person may be With good intentions, at least, not against me - but I still need to know that I'm forgetting something, whether it's a good thing or not."
"Do you need to know anyway?"
"It's weird," Luo Binhan said. "If you had asked this before, I would have thought it was better to forget it. But now, I want to say, yes, I just want to know. I think it is very meaningful to me. , although I don’t know what it is yet—a goddess told me this. I know she is also a bad person, but from what I know, she is a pretty honest bad guy.”
Chen Wei thought about it for a while.
"I might be able to help you," she said at last, "but I'd like to ask a friend's opinion first."
"Your friend? Local?"
"Yes. Is it surprising? Just like Jing Huang and you, I rely on others to take care of me here. It can be said that we are life-long friends."
"Don't tell me I'm the owner of this store."
Chen Wei turned her head to look at him and smiled in acquiescence. At that moment, Luo Binhan felt that she looked really dazzling and very malicious.
