Xinmu is now an old man in his sixties. He usually sits in a chair and watches TV and rarely goes out. Although he was not sick, his various organs were slowly failing. If you are lucky and don't have any accidents, you can still live for a few years. But if you are unlucky, such as accidentally falling, you may die immediately.
Xinmu is a man who was teased by fate. He once went to the sword mountain and the sea of fire for Peicheng. In order to perform meritorious service, he took the ultimate hormone, which greatly increased his combat power and could even fight with the leader of the zombie army. But the price was also heavy. After that day, Xinmu's body rapidly declined, and he became a senile old man in just one day.
Such Xinmu would undoubtedly be dismissed by the military as a discharge, but unexpectedly, the military did not give Xinmu any additional resettlement fees. The reason is very cruel, that is, Xinmu failed to save Jiang Wei and Cui Wei. As for the subsequent babies, they were brought into Peicheng because of the six-tailed fox and had nothing to do with Xinmu. In other words, Xinmu did not achieve any actual meritorious service, so he did not receive any reward.
The cruel military system drove Xinmu out of the army, and in the end he was only compensated with one month's salary.
The day Xinmu left the military area, his eyes turned red. But no one sympathized with his tears. They even disliked Xinmu's ugly and old appearance. That way, it felt like he was going to die at any time.
In the army, the people who have a better relationship with Xinmu are his former subordinates and comrades who are also in the reconnaissance team. But in the rescue battle for Jiang Wei that day, all Xinmu's men died, and only Xinmu survived. So the day Xin Mu left the military area, there wasn't even a single person to see him off.
The new wood is old, shambling, and walking slowly. Poor man could only reluctantly spend his precious money and call an electric three-wheeler to take him to his home in a rural town.
Xinmu relied on the money he had accumulated in the past, plus this month's salary, to live frugally and live frugally. He doesn't know how long he can live, and the money will be used less and less, so he can only save, save again and again.
Araki's parents died at the end of the world, and all relatives lost contact. So Xinmu didn't have any friends or relatives, and lived alone in a two-story building. Even if he dies one day, no one will know.
Xinmu lived in pain every day. Under his ugly and old appearance, he had the mentality of a young man. He still has a lot of nostalgia for this world, and there are many things he wants to do, but his health is no longer good. He regretted it so much that he burst into tears almost every day. If the outcome was like this, the hormone should not have been injected in the first place.
After a while, Xinmu, who was depressed every day, unexpectedly received a guest.
This person is Han Jiang.
Xinmu really didn't expect that Hanjiang would come to Peicheng and settle in Peicheng.
Xinmu's first words were not greetings, but asking Hanjiang if Jiang Wei had been found?
Of course Hanjiang didn't tell the truth to Xinmu, he just made up a lie to cover it up.
After that, Hanjiang would come to see Xinmu every two or three days, and each time he would bring a little money to Xinmu. The money is not much, but at least it will allow Xinmu to buy some more rice.
Xinmu was very grateful to Hanjiang, and the two became friends unknowingly. Hanjiang once said something that moved Xinmu for the entire day.
That is: you once sacrificed for Jiang Wei, almost risking your own life. I, Hanjiang, am very grateful to you. As long as I have something to eat, I will never let you go hungry.
For Araki, Hanjiang has become his pillar of support.
The relationship between the two has always been very good, and it has been like this for several months.
After that, Hanjiang was admitted to the hospital, and due to the clown incident, Hanjiang had no time to visit Xinmu.
Xinmu sent some text messages, and Hanjiang replied every time: Something happened, and I don’t have time to see you for the time being. I will definitely look for you in a while.
Araki is worried, worried every day, but he doesn't send messages or call Hanjiang every day. Because Xinmu knows Hanjiang, if Hanjiang doesn't come for the time being, there must be a reason why he doesn't come.
And today, after more than ten days, Hanjiang finally came to visit Xinmu again in the next town.
When Xinmu opened the door and saw Hanjiang, he was so excited that he opened his mouth from ear to ear: "You are finally here, come in, come in."
After Hanjiang entered, Xinmu quickly poured tea for Hanjiang. Araki, who usually moves slowly, sped up his movements this time. He was obviously an old man, so he deliberately speeded up and almost fell down.
Hanjiang immediately helped Xinmu onto the chair, and then poured the tea himself. He poured two glasses, one for Xinmu and one for himself.
"You, if you have difficulty moving, don't show off. If you fall, it's okay."
"Brother Jiang, you haven't been here for more than ten days. You are here today. I must be excited." Xinmu said with a smile.
Hearing such words, Han Jiang couldn't be happy.
"Brother Xinmu, you should not have such a fate. You have found the wrong master. If you had joined Jiang Zhi's forces, you would have been treated well."
"Alas, I am already so old, how can I have the time to think about these things. However, since you think Jiang Zhi's power is good, why did you come to Peicheng?"
"If I didn't come to Peicheng, wouldn't you be alone for the rest of your life?" Han Jiang changed the subject.
"Okay, if you don't want to say it, I won't force you. Anyway, thank you for coming. How about playing chess with me today?"
"Actually, this time..." Han Jiang hesitated.
"What's wrong? If you have anything to say, just say it."
"I came here this time to ask for something."
"Sure enough, something must have happened to you. However, I am an old man now, what can you ask of me?"
"You once said that you had two doses of Jiyi hormone. You used one dose when you rescued Jiang Wei, and you still have one dose left."
"No way, you want this extreme hormone?" Xinmu was a little surprised.
"Yes, can you give it to me?"
"This is not a question of whether to give it or not, but this thing will make you regret it. You also know how miserable my life is now. Do you want to be as miserable as me?"
"I don't know, I hope I never have to use this thing. But the future is uncertain and I have to be prepared."
"Brother Hanjiang, you are my only friend now. Whatever I have, I will give it to you. However, I am really afraid that you will regret it."
"No, I won't regret it."
"Then can you tell me why? Who is he? Is it worth doing this?" Xinmu asked doubtfully.
"I..." Han Jiang still didn't want to say it. After all, everything about Jiang Wei was a secret, and it was best that no one knew about it. Only in this way, Xin Mu is safe and Jiang Wei is safe.
"Actually, I have always known that you are hiding something from me. If you don't want to tell me, I won't force you. But can you let me guess? If I guess right, you just nod."
"Okay, then you give it a try."
"I have been paying attention to the news. Peicheng has been looking for Jiang Wei's whereabouts outside the city, but has never been able to find her. It is really strange that Jiang Wei is neither alive nor dead. And you, as a member of Jiang's forces , why do you stay in Peicheng? Is it because of Jiang Wei? Jiang Wei, and the other two people, you live in Peicheng, right? "
"Why do you think so?" Hanjiang felt incredible. There was no reason for Xinmu to be so powerful, as if he knew divination.
"Let me tell you the truth, I remember last month, you took out your wallet when you were shopping with me, and a small photo fell out of your wallet."
"What did you say? Where are the photos?" Han Jiang shouted in surprise.
Han Jiang did lose a photo before, which was a family photo taken with Jiang Wei, Xue Yuhong, and Sun Li. When he lost it, Hanjiang was so anxious that he almost lost his soul. Because of this incident, Han Jiang was scolded by Sun Li.
Later, everything went smoothly, and Han Jiang slowly relaxed. He guessed that the photo might have fallen into the sewer and disappeared. It could also be that the person who picked it up just disposed of it as garbage. Unexpectedly, Xinmu had seen this photo.
"Don't get excited, I have kept this photo very well." Xinmu slowly took out his wallet from his pocket, took out a photo from his wallet, and placed it on the table.
Hanjiang quickly took the photos and looked through them carefully. This is indeed the one that was lost before. It is still very new. It seems that it was carefully kept by Xinmu.
"Why don't you return the photo to me?" Han Jiang asked.
"I don't know how to say it. I know this should be your secret. If I ask you with the photo, it will feel awkward. Because you don't want to tell me the truth, I can't force you."
"This is just an ordinary photo, there is no need to make it so serious."
"To ordinary people, it is indeed very ordinary. Because they have never seen the girl in the photo, and they do not know the girl in the photo. But I know it. Even if the girl changes her hairstyle and clothes, I still recognize her. It's Jiang Wei, and it's Jiang Wei who has lost her memory." Xinmu guessed.
"You...you guessed it a long time ago?"
"Yes, but I don't want to tell you. After all, you are my only friend. I don't want to lose you, and I don't know how to make you trust me. So I kept the photo silently and said nothing."
"So why are you speaking out today?"
"Because you came here today for the Ultimate Hormone, I must know your purpose. I am afraid that the decision you make will make you regret it in the future, so I want to check it for you. As long as you tell me all the truth, I will give the ultimate hormone to you. Please believe me, because you are my only friend. If I don’t do it for you, who else can I do it for?” Xinmu’s eyes were very sincere.
Hanjiang hesitated for a moment and finally decided to tell Xinmu all the truth.
After listening, Xinmu understood everything. He didn't ask any more questions, but went to the back room to find the syringe containing the ultimate hormone, and handed it to Hanjiang.
"Can you understand me?" Han Jiang was a little surprised.
"You have already said that you would risk your life for Jiang Wei. It doesn't matter if you are just getting older. I respect your decision, but..." Xinmu suddenly sighed in love, with a sad expression on his face.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"I hope everything goes well and you never have to use it. Otherwise, I've lost my only friend."
Hanjiang was very sad after hearing this, but instead of saying comforting words, he apologized to Xinmu: "I'm sorry, please forgive my willfulness. If something happens to me, I hope you will be fine."
"I hope so." Xinmu's face still showed indescribable sadness.
