The scratches on Shigure's arm that she picked with her fingernails were constantly oozing blood. Although they looked scary, most of the wounds were actually very shallow. However, in order to prevent infection and inflammation, the doctors at the health station still did their best to treat her arms. The wound went through a set of disinfection, sterilization and medication procedures.
"Now that the injury on Shigure's hand has been taken care of, we won't bother the village anymore. After all, not everyone in the village welcomes us...outsiders." Joseph saw Shigure and Yang Xin leaving. He walked out of the room and promptly interrupted Village Chief Hu's attempt to continue the conversation. He stood up with his luggage on his back and said, "Let's tidy up and go back. Is everyone okay with that?"
Although Joseph's words sounded like he was asking for the opinions of other members of the expedition, his undeniably strong tone made it feel like he was just stating his decision to everyone.
Yang Xin shook his head repeatedly: "I don't have any objections. In fact, we have gained enough today..."
And Shigure, who was frightened out of his psychological shadow, quite agreed with Joseph's proposal to leave: "I don't have any objection... After all, that old man looks scarier than the supernatural rumors..."
Zhao Chensi also shook his head to express that he had no objection, but he was secretly wondering about Joseph's behavior.
However, such doubts only lingered in his mind for a moment before being dispelled. After all, Shigure was attacked by that crazy old man and was slightly injured. With Joseph's overprotective character, it was quite normal for him to take everyone away in time.
Only Wan Qi looked a little disappointed: "Can't you stay here a little longer? It's okay to have dinner and then leave tomorrow. I also want to drink some of the wine here..."
Joseph turned his head and glared at Wan Qi. Although the lowered brim of his hat blocked his sight, there was a hint of urgency in his tone: "No! We agreed to set off home immediately tomorrow morning. All the itinerary has been arranged. The bus will pick us up on time and at the right time. There is no mobile phone signal in this mountain, so we can only rely on the previous verbal agreement to meet at the pre-determined location. If we don't go there to meet up tonight, or are delayed in time, we may not know. It would be bad if some misunderstanding happens next and triggers a search and rescue operation all over the mountain!"
What he said was urgent and full, but his logic was so strict that it was impossible to find any fault with it. It looked like everyone was responsible if the plan went awry.
But in Zhao Chensi's ears, this sentence had a completely different taste.
It’s true that the itinerary has been arranged. In such a mountainous area where there is no mobile phone signal, it is true that the contact place and time can only be determined in advance by verbal agreement, but it is completely nonsense to arrange a car to pick up people on time. They When I came here, I never heard the driver say that he was coming to pick them up. During the past two days, Joseph never once mentioned that time was tight. He had already made an appointment with the driver to pick them up on a certain day. thing……
And the last sentence is also very suggestive. There are only six of us in the expedition team, but we said it as if there were other members of the large army who would call the police and conduct search and rescue operations when they found out that we were missing. This kind of reserved attitude...
What is he guarding against? As his mind raced, Zhao Chensi controlled his gaze to jump back and forth between Joseph and Village Chief Hu, lost in thought.
Wan Qi also felt that something was wrong with Joseph. Of course, he did not realize it from the flaws and details in his words like Zhao Chensi, but simply relied on his social skills and observation of words.
Joseph's reaction can be said to be the first time Wanqi has seen him after spending the past two days together. If we want to make an analogy, the character image created by the former in the past two days is undoubtedly that of an experienced and humorous explorer. , even when discussing the issue of wild beasts, they only used humorous (Wanqi thought) words to express: "If you fight back, you will die with dignity" and "It is illegal to kill a tiger." These words have never been seen before. He was so eager as he was now, even a little anxious.
And when Joseph made a move that was completely inconsistent with his character, Wan Qi could naturally feel that something was wrong.
For him, this level of operation is as simple and natural as distinguishing whether there is a smell of vinegar in the air.
"Then do as you say. We will go back to the meeting point to meet up later." Wan Qi said no more, then turned to Village Chief Hu to accuse him: "Mr. Hu, thank you for your kindness. , but it’s really inconvenient this time, and it’s not easy to take it back. Maybe next time, I will definitely try the wine from your Changsheng Village next time!”
"Then this is such a pity..." Village Chief Hu had a look of regret on his face, and then he patted his forehead and said as if he suddenly remembered something: "Oh, by the way, a foreigner came to our village this morning. , according to what he said, he also broke away from the team and went alone to find our new village along the ruins of the abandoned village. His name seems to be Chen...Chen Weilun, right? Do you know him? "
Yang Xin was stunned when he heard this, and asked frankly: "No wonder I didn't meet him along the way. It turns out that he came to you a long time ago?!"
As soon as these words came out, Joseph suddenly felt that something was not good. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the rich and elegant voice of Village Chief Hu.
A trace of surprise flashed across Village Chief Hu's face, and he turned to look at Joseph: "It sounds... like you are acquaintances?"
Joseph had no choice but to admit: "Yes, Chen Weilun is a member of our expedition team. I have never encountered him when exploring the ruins of the abandoned village. I didn't expect that by such a coincidence, he would come to the new village." Already..."
Village Chief Hu beamed with joy and agreed with a smile: "Yes, what a coincidence. Originally, Xiao Chen had the same worries as Joseph when he came to the new village. He was afraid that it would delay the meeting time and not meet other people. The five companions made them worried, so they decided to walk around the village for a few times before leaving the village. Since everyone is now together, how about I take you to find Xiao Chen and take a tour of the village by the way? "
"Anyway, you're all leaving tomorrow, right? You're already here, so why not spend some time wandering around our village and bring back some local specialties? I think it would be good..."
Village Chief Hu had said everything to this extent, and Joseph had no reason to refuse. He could only nod and agree: "Since you have said so, Village Chief Hu, would you please take us on a tour of the village?" It’s time…”
The idea was finalized, and after a few people ate some compressed food, Village Chief Hu enthusiastically took them around the village.
This Changsheng Village looks much more prosperous and affluent than the ruins of the abandoned village on the other side of Taolin.
Rows of brick-concrete houses imitating European decoration style are neatly arranged on the cement streets. You can see that every household is drying crops such as pepper skewers, garlic skewers, and corn kernels in their yards. Some elderly people and children are also drying crops. Sitting in the yard, either late or lively spreading feed to the chickens, ducks and poultry in the yard, several ferocious little puppies imitated the female dogs and put on a fierce look. ' and barked softly at strangers like Joseph. Not only does it not have any vicious meaning, it actually feels quite cute.
The rural roads are intertwined and extend to farmland, ponds and bamboo forests further away. During this period, most of the villagers are farming and working in the fields. Occasionally, you can see some villagers who have contracted the ponds and bamboo forests managing the contracted fields by themselves. A busy figure in the area.
They wandered around the new village all afternoon. By the time they met Chen Weilun, it was already evening.
"I think it's getting late, and it's not good for your health if everyone eats compressed food all the time... Why don't you stay and have a quick meal before leaving?"
