Early the next morning, it had rained all night, the air was filled with moisture, and the corridor was filled with the scent of green grass.
Su Qingyu got up, washed up, and paid homage to the old warlord with her mother and sisters.
The Governor's Mansion was very luxurious, with a complete set of mahogany furniture. The old Governor sat on the sofa and smoked a cigar. He was in poor health and would cough violently every two puffs.
The mother sat on a chair and exchanged a few words with the old warlord. When she was about to take out the token of the engagement, she discovered that the token was missing.
"How is that possible?" The mother immediately stood up, put her hands on her clothes, and kept searching up and down with an anxious look on her face. "I obviously put it in my purse, how could it disappear?"
The old governor had a stern face, his face was resolute, and his eyes were sharp and alert under his thick eyebrows: "If you can't find the token, please leave the governor's house."
He only recognizes tokens, not people.
"It's obviously on me. The token... Where is the token? It must have been stolen!"
"Nonsense! The security in my house is very good. There are soldiers patrolling every night. Everyone has enough food and clothing. Why would they care about your things?"
"Lord Governor, that's not what I meant!" Mother explained anxiously.
The old warlord raised a hand with a majestic and solemn expression. He had made up his mind: "Needless to say, if you can't produce the token now, I won't be able to judge your identity. Please leave!"
The token is a ruby.
Su Qingyu also obtained two rubies from the eyes of the melted statue in [Wax Figure Town], and they were not much different.
Seeing the old warlord losing his patience, he was about to raise his hand to chase people away.
Su Qingyu took out the ruby he had obtained previously from his pocket.
"Aniang, have you forgotten? You gave me the token for safekeeping."
The mother was stunned for a moment, raised her head, and looked at Su Qingyu in disbelief. She looked at Su Qingyu's calm black eyes, and her restless heart suddenly calmed down.
No matter what, hand over the token first.
If they were driven away, they would starve to death.
Mother took the ruby from Su Qingyu's hand and handed it to the old warlord.
It shouldn’t be!
The mother knew clearly that she put the token in her purse when she was resting last night. A figure appeared at night. She did not get up because of fear. The figure was eight feet tall and could not be her daughter.
If we say that the person last night stole the token.
So where did the daughter’s token come from?
Mother didn't have time to think too much.
After the old warlord saw the token, his frowning eyebrows relaxed.
He touched the ruby with his rough fingers, with a look of nostalgia and sadness on his face: "This is it.
The mountains are as quiet as ancient times, and the days are as long as a small year.
Old friend, you are one step ahead of me in the end. "
It can be seen that the old warlord and his father have a deep relationship.
He waved to Su Qingyu and said softly: "Girl, come to me."
Mother pushed behind Su Qingyu, and Su Qingyu stepped forward.
The old warlord stroked Su Qingyu's silky, brocade-like hair with his broad palm, and began to recall the past: "More than a year ago, your father and I came to Ping'an City together to conquer this country. I lived in the city, and he lived in the city. In addition, they agreed to drink together every year on the full moon.
But this Mid-Autumn Festival, I am the only one left. "
"Dad has the Overseer who cares about him so much, even if he is under Jiuquan, he should be happy." Su Qingyu said some polite words first, and then said the doubtful point, "Overseer, you just came a year ago, so your wife, children and children Did you also come together at that time?"
The old warlord's eyes flashed: "That's natural."
Su Qingyu lowered her eyes, she was doubtful about the old warlord's words.
She suspected that the old warlord and her dead father were both employees of the Morning Star Group, just like the Son and Saint in the Wax Figure Town.
They all have the same token - ruby.
"Back then, when your father and I parted, he gave me a box. He asked me to keep it safe and hand it over to you.
This is your father's relic. He specifically told you that only you can see the contents in the box. "
Su Qingyu took the heavy wooden box, which had a layer of dust on its surface.
Use your hands to brush off the surface dust.
The logo of Daystar Group is revealed on the wooden box.
The fact was indeed similar to what she had guessed.
Since her father told her that Su Qingyu could only watch it alone, it was inconvenient for her to open it in front of everyone.
The old warlord said a few more innocuous words and left, citing physical discomfort.
The mother came to Su Qingyu and wanted to open her box, but she sternly refused.
"This is what your father left behind. Why can't you show it to me?" Mother didn't understand.
Su Qingyu put her hand on the box and said resolutely: "Dad has told me that I can only see it. This can be regarded as Daddy's last wish. Auntie, you should respect Daddy's ideas."
There were tears in her mother's eyes, and her lips trembled slightly: "A year ago, your father suddenly became mysterious and asked me to leave our hometown with him and come here. He didn't say any reason, and I followed him. .
After coming here, your father seems to have changed. He often leaves early and comes home late, not knowing what he is doing. In the past year, he has not been able to say a few words to me.
Now that he has passed away, I can't even look at the things he left behind... Wuwuwu... I regret it so much. I shouldn't have moved to live outside Ping An City with your father. "
"Of course dad has his own reasons for doing this. I will weigh the contents of the box and if I think it is OK, I will inform my mother-in-law."
Su Xiaocao was her elder sister and was more sensible. She helped her mother back to her room to rest, and comforted her while supporting her.
After my mother cried, she felt much calmer.
She didn't blame Su Qingyu, it was the unfamiliar environment that made her feel scared.
Su Qingyu returned to her room.
After making sure no one was around, she opened the wooden box.
In the box, there is a note.
【Safe City】Rules
(My daughter, when you read this letter, I should be dead. Death is my own choice. Please forgive me for not being able to take care of you and your mother-in-law.
There is an old comrade of mine in Ping An City. Please do not go looking for him with a token unless it is an emergency.
If you are unfortunate enough to have entered Safe City, please abide by the following rules. )
[1. I will not ask you to enter Safe City. People will have hallucinations and misunderstandings before they starve to death. Please do not believe the message I left before death.
Don't go into town, and if you do, remember that this is not your place to stay. 】
[2. I am dead. If you see me in the city, please do not say hello to me. If I talk to you, please do not respond, and do not believe anything I say.
If I tell you that I am hungry and beg for food from you, please do not give me anything to eat. 】
[3. Beware of taciturn people. Corpses usually do not speak. 】
[4. If the old warlord recognizes the token, you can choose to trust the old warlord and stay in the warlord's house temporarily.
If the old warlord cannot recognize the token, you must leave the warlord's mansion immediately and go to the east of the city with your mother and brothers and sisters, where the temple can allow you to live temporarily. 】
