[Spring Cold], this disaster that has not been recorded in the previous life, Bai Zhu has made many speculations.
But after continuous in-depth investigations and various actions of the empire, Bai Shu's attitude changed from natural disasters to man-made disasters.
An accidental disaster caused by man.
Bai Lingyu was silent for a long time.
Bai Shu got the answer in this silence, leaned back on the sofa, couldn't help but sneer sarcastically, and murmured in a low voice:
"What have I been loyal to before?"
Before the military coup, she only believed that the parliament had shortcomings, but it could eventually be improved.
Later, the military coup was overthrown, which was also the result of no retreat and no further negotiation. The military coup also consumed a lot of internal resources. Bai Shu once asked himself whether he was right or wrong, but he did not regret it.
But looking at it now, I don’t even need to ask myself.
"Why?" Bai Zhu wanted to know the inside story.
"Sorry," Bai Lingyu said tiredly and forbearingly, "This is a military secret. Even you, I can't tell it."
He had already told everything he could say.
There are some things that are not suitable for her to know.
Bai Zhu was no longer embarrassed, just tilted his head back, closed his eyes and relaxed his breathing.
It was only a few minutes, but it felt like another ten years.
Baizhu brought handmade three-fresh dumplings, which were just short of being cooked. Now the water has boiled and they are bubbling in the pot.
Lin Shuyuan leaned silently against the kitchen door. When he heard this, he lowered his eyes, collected his emotions and walked out.
"The water is boiling. If you go all-in, you won't be able to finish the meal. Is it okay to only bet for three people?"
This is a euphemistic way of asking whether Bai Zhu will stay.
Bai Lingyu immediately said: "Then let's get down to three people first..."
"No, just two people," Baizhu stood up, "I'm just here to deliver the New Year's Eve dinner, and I don't intend to stay here."
Bai Lingyu opened his mouth, but was speechless in the end.
Lin Shuyuan had no position to persuade him to stay and just stood aside.
"There are still people studying [Alice]. If you find clues, remember to notify me as soon as possible. I will also notify you when I have clues."
Bai Shu lowered his eyebrows, and the sarcasm and coldness in his words calmed down. Such a tone hurt others a lot, hurt herself a lot, and she felt uncomfortable.
This so-called reminiscence of the past has completely become a one-sided cross-examination.
How to eat New Year’s Eve dinner? When she stayed, everyone was reserved.
"Since you know that [Alice] wants to use pollution to achieve human evolution, do you know the nature of [pollution]?" Bai Zhu had already stood up and finally asked again.
Bai Lingyu shook his head.
Of course he didn't know that this was the 60th year of the Red Moon, the year when human beings perished.
“The so-called evolution of pollution factors is rebirth.
"Killing and rebirth is the 'evolution' given by pollution."
Baizhu paused and added:
"The pollution factor will mutate all the cells of the contaminated life form, and kill the thought and thoughts of the life form. After death, it will be resurrected without connection, forming a brand new life form after mutation. All successful 'complete evolutions' are like this. .
“It’s just that the physical body becomes stronger, but the basic physiological reactions and conditioned reflexes remain.
"This is why animals can evolve and plants can evolve, but humans cannot 'evolve'. Because animals, plants, microorganisms, etc., do not have the same advanced thoughts as humans, and humans cannot observe the difference between before and after their evolution."
Bai Lingyu felt a chill running down his spine and blurted out: "How do you know?"
Bai Zhu just smiled, but there was no smile in his eyes. He was so cold that it was terrifying: "Do you know why I haven't said anything?"
Because it’s useless, no one will believe it.
There is no evidence, no sufficiently convincing research report, and it is just empty talk.
Besides, so what if there is? People who pursue alien power still cannot control their desires. Regardless of whether they can retain their thoughts or not, it would be great if they could get that coveted power.
Will thoughts be killed? Then try your best to delay the time to reach [Full Evolution].
Will you drink poison to quench your thirst and reap the consequences? Then kill all the evolved humans who have finished using them before the consequences come.
There's always a reason, there's always a loophole, there's always a way.
Human beings are so smart. Life forms with advanced thinking seem to be able to do whatever they want, flout the rules, dominate, follow desires, and try to make the universe bow.
The taste of greed permeates this advanced soul.
Bai Shu's rhetorical question left Bai Lingyu speechless.
"I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."
Bai Shu said no more and walked away.
Before the dumplings were even cooked, the New Year’s Eve dinner was already missing.
Bai Lingyu didn't say anything, but just let out a long sigh.
Lin Shuyuan had no choice but to take the umbrella and send the person to the door. Just as he was about to say something about Baizhu, he took the umbrella from his hand and calmly said:
"Go back, there's no need to send him a New Year's Eve dinner for me, and let him have a delicious meal. Don't let him drink."
"Will you come again after the new year?" Lin Shuyuan asked.
He felt that Baizhu wanted to come and that Bai Lingyu wanted to stay.
But both father and daughter are very strong. One questioned the other and swallowed up the greetings and worries. One refused the New Year's Eve dinner, and the other stopped trying. Bai Lingyu was not wrong either. He did his best under the power of the parliament and was a very admirable general in the hearts of the people and comrades-in-arms. Lin Shuyuan respected him and was willing to ask questions for him.
"I……"
"Come on, the Major General has three days off after the New Year," Lin Shuyuan advised warmly, "You can come anytime. The Major General will be at home these three days. I will come here to cook on time, so you don't have to worry about him not eating."
Bai Zhu opened his umbrella and saw Bo Lingyu peeking his head through the gap in the door.
"I know." She sighed and gave in.
The old man has handled the [Alice] matter well enough. It's not his fault that Bai Shu left. It's just that he has confirmed too many things tonight, and it is inevitable that his mood will fluctuate. It would be bad to stay.
Besides, some people at home were waiting for her to return during this meal.
Without Bai Shu, the rest of the people might not be able to use chopsticks.
"Be careful on the road." Lin Shuyuan smiled and said goodbye softly.
Bai Zhu leaves.
Lin Shuyuan closed the door and first announced the good news to Bai Lingyu: "Your daughter said she would come back to see you after the new year."
Bai Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief, and then hummed with a straight face:
"What are you looking at?
"I haven't been home for almost ten years. When I came back, I didn't say any kind words. Instead, I was bombarded with questions. Why would such an unfilial daughter come back? I don't think she came to see me, but she didn't make me mad to death. I plan to keep up the good work.”
Lin Shuyuan whispered: "Then why don't you answer everything honestly..."
And why didn't you hum just now? What are you doing now?
Bai Lingyu immediately asked: "What did you say?"
"It's nothing." Lin Shuyuan immediately changed the subject, "I'll make the dumplings first. When your daughter left, she said she wouldn't let you drink more."
"I am her father, why should I listen to her discipline?" Bai Ling finished his speech and put down the wine glass in his hand, "Her name is Baizhu, don't say 'your daughter', I call her 'your daughter'."
"Surname Bai?"
Lin Shuyuan had only heard Bai Lingyu say "little skills" when he was fine. He laughed when he heard the full name:
"That is indeed your daughter."
"They don't all have the same surname," Bai Lingyu looked at him, "How come it's 'certain'?"
"But the pronunciations of 'cypress' and 'bai' are very similar," Lin Shuyuan poured the dumplings into the pot, "and the word "cypress" means that there is a big tree in front of the word "white" to protect from wind and rain, which has a good meaning."
Bai Lingyu savored it for a few seconds and said happily: "That's true."
There were firecrackers outside again.
Bai Lingyu stood up, finally opened the heavy curtains, saw the fireworks lighting up the snowy night, and admired them with his hands behind his back:
"Don't tell me, although it's a bit noisy, it's really pretty."
