It was already ten minutes after sunset when we came out of the tank equipment store. The 95mm gun had been installed on the 01 tank combat vehicle. The jeep had also been replaced with a SOL0 engine. The next thing was to upgrade the jeep's SOL0 engine. However, it was already getting late and the day was still dark. You have to live day by day, there is no rush.
Xiao Jinzi was still a little depressed when he didn't get the gray tank, but Ma Tao's words made him understand the powerful relationship, and he also understood a wise saying, a big fist is the last word, just like Like the red wolf, no one dares to look down on him no matter where he goes. He has even more strength, but he finally changed the engine, which is still very comforting to him.
Several people originally planned to find a place like a hotel directly, but then they thought about another troublesome issue that had not been resolved, and that was the matter of the girl Anruo and their family.
Her father should be fine, but the alien insect that her brother contracted is always a big trouble. Maybe only Kacharu who has been to Pat Port can know how to get rid of that toy, but Odo's The biggest controller can be seen by just anyone, not to mention Kacharu, even the second master of the three districts has never shown his face.
This matter is urgent, but if it is not urgent, it can wait. After Xiao Jinzi has changed the engine and replenished the jeep with armor plates, the three of them drove the tank and planned to go back to An Ruo to see if there was anything better. Is there anything I can do to help?
After a day, the father of the girl Anruo had recovered his consciousness after taking ginseng pills. He seemed to be doing well, but he was very depressed. He lowered his head and covered his head, squatting in pain in the corner of the dirty shanty house, silent. She must have been unable to accept her son's situation after learning about it, but fortunately, he didn't collapse. An Ruo's mother was guarding her son, holding his hand, and shedding tears silently.
"You are back. Is the chariot ready..."
An Ruo had obviously cried too, her eyes were still slightly red, swollen and bloodshot. When she saw Ma Tao and the others opening the broken door curtain and coming in, she forced herself to smile and said.
"uncle and auntie……"
Ma Tao was the first to enter the room. He looked at the dull atmosphere in the room and wanted to speak, but he didn't know how to comfort the family.
"Is your brother still awake?"
Su Lanxi, who followed later, finished asking. Seeing An Ruo shaking his head, he couldn't help but sigh and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, there will definitely be a way..."
"Three of you... I know it was you who saved my husband and Xiaoruo today. You are the great benefactors of our family. I beg you, please save my son. He is only eighteen years old and has just grown up... "
When this happened, An Ruo's mother was so distraught that she knelt down in front of Ma Tao and the others and cried loudly. When An Ruo's father saw this, he hit the wooden wall in front of him with his hand and made a muffled sound, just like the wooden wall. Just like the enemy who killed his own son.
"Auntie, get up first, don't do this!!"
Su Lanxi and Xiao Jinzi quickly bent down to help Anruo's mother.
"No! Auntie, please, please save my son?..."
"Mom! Don't do this, Mom!"
"What do you know! Damn girl! Your brother is almost dead, why are you not worried at all!"
An Ruo also hurried to help, but she didn't expect it. Her mother's words made her freeze there, and her outstretched hand froze. She was not in a hurry. This was not a kunai and there was nothing she could do. She couldn't help at all. It's not like I'm busy, but looking at my mother like this, I know there's no way to explain it now.
His mother was still kneeling there begging Ma Tao, because she knew he was the captain, and no matter how hard Su Lanxi and Xiao Jinzi tried to pull, they still refused to get up.
"Well...as long as you can save our son, his father and I will make the decision and promise Xiaoruo to you. She can do anything in the future. I guarantee that she will be obedient and that she can serve you all her life. Is this okay?"
An Ruo's mother saw that Ma Tao remained silent and just looked at her. She didn't know what she was thinking. In desperation, she became cruel and offered what she thought was a fair bargaining chip.
"Mom...what did you say..."
"You damn girl! If it weren't for your good looks, would anyone else be so helpful to our family! And that guy surnamed Sun was all brought on by you! Go away! Your brother is the only incense in our An family, so you just Can’t you save your brother?”
As the saying goes, no matter what happens, he will not go to the Three Treasures Palace, not to mention the help he received time and time again. An Ruo’s mother made up her mind and determined that Ma Tao came here for her daughter. She thought her son had a minor illness, but she didn’t expect it. This matter is so extraordinary. At this point, it is impossible for ordinary people to go to Port Port in the south. The only people who can save their son are the few in front of them. An Ruo's mother is also willing to risk her life. As long as she can save her son, Even if she exchanges Xiao Ruo's life for another, she doesn't care. She will never let the incense of the An family be cut off from her. But what she didn't expect is that the person who has thoughts about An Ruo is not Ma Tao but Xiao Jinzi, a young boy. .
An Ruo looked shocked, not believing that these words came from her mother's mouth. Her eyes widened with tears, looking at her father, still facing the wooden wall without saying a word. Obviously they had made a decision, and after understanding this, An Ruo turned around and glanced at his brother Ankang, who was lying quietly on the straw mat, with a look of relief on his face.
Forget it, let my sister help you one last time... When she thought of this sentence in her heart, Anruo felt relieved. Her body was given by her parents, and whoever her parents want to give it to should be their words. Moreover, if it really It can free Ankang from that alien insect, isn't it just serving people, it's not a big deal, she no longer stops her mother, she stands quietly aside, and she understands that she is the bargaining chip.
To be honest, Ma Tao is disgusted with this kind of behavior of kneeling down at every turn, especially this kind of behavior of selling his daughter. He doesn't owe anyone else anything, so he can't do it just because of a casual relationship and a temporary attraction to women, and his hot-headedness will lead to his teammates. In danger, but then again, Xiao Jinzi, who had been silent all this time, looked at the girl Anruo with some emotion. Based on Ma Tao's understanding of him, the more he remained silent, the more Ma Tao Tao was more and more worried about him sneaking to Pat Harbor alone, and he had no doubt that he could do it.
"Okay...I promise you"
She sighed in her heart but didn't show it on her face. As soon as Ma Tao said these words, An Ruo's mother stood up quickly and said thank you repeatedly, as if a big stone in her heart fell to the ground. Xiao Jinzi looked back at Ma Tao Tao glanced at him and still said nothing. As for Su Lanxi, because Ma Tao had explained before, he understood that he was definitely not doing this for himself.
"But let's talk first. I still don't know how to solve your son's alien bug. If there is an accident, there is really nothing I can do."
Although Ma Tao agreed because of Xiao Jinzi, he still had to take the vaccination.
"Then...this...didn't this girl say before that just getting the blood of that alien would be enough...how can I still..."
When An Ruo's mother heard that this was not guaranteed, she panicked again.
"The problem is that if you want to get the alien blood, you must destroy the aliens."
Ma Tao glanced at this middle-aged woman who knew nothing and said helplessly.
"Then go and eliminate them, right? It's in Port Port! I'll give Xiao Ruo to you, but you can't just ignore my family's well-off life after you get it!"
An Ruo's mother didn't care so much in her desperation. She just felt that since she gave away her daughter, Ma Tao and the others had to help her, so the words she said inevitably had a tone that was a bit unpleasant.
Although An Ruo on the side was mentally prepared, she really didn't expect that she would be so worthless and cheap. As of now, for the sake of her younger brother, that's all.
"How is it that alien blood is so easy to get? If it were that simple, I'm afraid your son wouldn't be like this."
If Su Lanxi felt a little pity for An Ruo's mother before, now that she sees her being so patriarchal, her tone is somewhat dissatisfied, which is because An Ruo is unfair.
"I don't care! That girl An Ruo is already yours. You must save my son, otherwise... otherwise... otherwise I will not live..."
From the corner of her eye, An Ruo's mother saw that Ma Tao and the others were all equipped with weapons and did not dare to act too aggressively. She stretched out her hand to grab the leather armor on Ma Tao's body and started crying again. As for An Ruo's father, he didn't even fart. Ma Tao kept sighing, making it difficult for Ma Tao to understand that there is such a useless father in this world.
"Let me remind you, we did not agree to have any of your daughters. As for saving your son and your husband..." After saying this, Ma Tao looked at the boring gourd-like man in the corner, and finally looked at An Ruo's mother, His eyes became a little cold, and he continued, "It's all out of pity, nothing more. If you think we have other intentions, then I'm sorry, we'll just pretend we've never met and leave now. Do you understand?"
Facing the eyes that suddenly turned cold to the bone, An Ruo's mother was a woman who had never seen much of the world, and was frightened by Ma Tao, especially Ma Tao's last sentence (I have never met before, now Just leave) This was tantamount to completely cutting off her son's only way of survival. She was so frightened that she quickly let go of her hand, not daring to act playfully, and stared at him blankly, not daring to say anything.
"Jin Zi, Lan Xi, let's find a hotel to rest first. I don't want to stay in this place anymore. We'll discuss your matters tomorrow. Let's go!"
Ma Tao really didn't want to stay here any longer. This family made him feel sick. After saying this, he didn't stop at all, didn't look back, turned around and left. Su Lanxi looked at Xiao Jinzi and then looked at After looking at An Ruo who was becoming a little demented, he sighed and followed him out.
"Don't worry, Brother Tao will help you..."
Looking at An Ruo's soulless pupils, Xiao Jinzi said the only words after entering the room.
Looking up at Xiao Jinzi in surprise, An Ruo could only nod.
"I said you silly girl, what are you talking to that silly boy? You're flirting with each other. That guy named Tao is their leader. You have to have a good relationship with him and serve him well, so that your brother can Only with hope can our family live a better life, do you understand?"
As soon as Ma Tao and the others left, Anruo's mother started to talk about what happened between Anruo and Xiao Jinzi, and she said dissatisfiedly.
"knew…"
An Ruo lowered her head and agreed.
"My poor son..."
An Ruo's mother went to care about her son again.
"I didn't expect An Ruo's mother to be such a person. She even gave up her daughter for the sake of her son."
After coming out, Su Lanxi sighed as he recalled what had just happened.
"In this world, many people can't even eat. The purpose of raising a daughter is to make life easier in the future. Under Noah's rule, human life is like grasshoppers, the least valuable, and women who are naturally weak will become even more It's pitiful, human civilization is regressing back to the primitive era. If it weren't for the weapons and ammunition in our hands... ugh..."
Ma Tao sighed, suddenly stopped and looked at Xiao Jinzi.
"Why don't you leave? What do you think I did?"
said Xiao Jinzi, who almost bumped into Ma Tao.
"Ah, you finally spoke, how about it? Have you thought clearly?"
Ma Tao asked with a half-smile.
"How about what? What to consider?"
Xiao Jinzi avoided Ma Tao and wanted to leave.
"Your parents will never approve of An Ruo's family. Besides..."
"What I like is An Ruo and not their family. My parents can't control it!"
Before Ma Tao could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Jinzi.
"Have you really decided?"
Ma Tao is asking.
"I just like her, I fell in love with her as soon as we met!"
Xiao Jinzi stopped, blinked, and answered without looking back.
Ma Tao smiled, glanced at Su Lanxi, and saw that she was also smiling at him. The two of them had the same mind. The mysterious and mysterious thing of love at first sight was really wonderful.
"Okay, now that you have thought about it, I will be the first person to support you, come on!"
"I'll do the second one!"
As soon as Ma Tao finished speaking, Su Lanxi also expressed his stance.
"You don't object? I thought you didn't think highly of me either?"
Xiao Jinzi was overjoyed when he heard this, turned around, and looked at the two of them in surprise.
"Why object? Bounty hunters must be fearless. Any difficulty in front of a bounty hunter is nothing, including love."
Ma Tao said.
"But...but I'm afraid of being rejected by her..."
Xiao Jinzi hesitated for a while and then said disappointedly.
"Noah, aren't you afraid of rejection? It's interesting, but how do you pursue girls and what do girls like? There are ready-made mentors here."
Ma Tao signaled Su Lanxi to Xiao Jinzi with his eyes, and the latter immediately understood.
"She's not Noah, why am I still afraid?"
"I believe you will catch her"
"Brother Tao!"
Xiao Jinzi suddenly jumped into Ma Tao's arms, hugged him hard, and gave Ma Tao a big hug.
"Okay, okay, we have to find a place to rest quickly so we can inquire about Port Port tomorrow."
The young man beat the cow to death, but he didn't know how he got so much strength. The strangulation made Ma Tao hurt, so he quickly patted Xiao Jinzi on the shoulder to signal him to let go.
Odo District 1 is mostly a place where some local residents live. Except for iron caves and some chariot equipment parts and supplies, there is nothing attractive here. So when it gets dark and every shop closes, the entire district becomes... It was extremely quiet, with almost no one moving outside. Even the most common guards during the day had disappeared. It was estimated that there would only be someone holding hands at the entrance to the first area.
Considering that they would have to upgrade the engine of Xiao Jinzi's jeep tomorrow, the three people studied it. Since it was a city in ruins, it should not be difficult to find a place to rest among the ruins. The three people simply drove the tank farther away. I found a dangerous building that had collapsed and tilted due to bombing, and I planned to find a decent room there and spend the night like this.
Although it is a dangerous building, it has been in danger for a hundred years. Even if it is dilapidated, there is still no problem in supporting three people. Of course, this is not necessarily the case with more people.
Almost all civilians in Odo like to live underground, mainly because they can effectively hide when they encounter danger, but those with strength will not hide underground. They can't even see the sun and are very humid, so the appearance The better and stronger tall buildings are occupied by them. Of course, the people who live there are either rich or noble, have considerable strength, and are well guarded.
The main reason why the building that Ma Tao and the others chose today is empty is that poor people with no ability don’t dare to live in it, and rich people with ability don’t like it. Moreover, it is relatively far away. There are many high-rise buildings like this nearby, and almost none of them are there. who.
On the third floor, Ma Tao kicked open the dilapidated door, raising a lot of dust. This was a structure with two bedrooms and one living room. There was nothing useful in the room, and the rusty The household appliances and furnishings are all inconspicuous. Fortunately, the floor in this house is paved with floor tiles. If it were a floor, the musty and rotten smell would really come out, so I would have to move to another room.
"Don't move anything. It's too dusty here. Just set up the tent in the house and light a fire in another room."
Ma Tao stopped Su Lanxi from trying to clean things up.
"Ahem! Okay"
Su Lanxi quickly put down the pile of debris that she had planned to move away. Just this time, the dust that flew up was choking her and she started to cough.
Xiao Jinzi went downstairs to get the tent, while Ma Tao turned around and went to the next room to light a fire.
This house was originally supposed to be a bedroom, but now I can only vaguely see the outline. Thinking back to how luxurious and unimaginable it was to have a two-bedroom apartment like this in my original world, looking at it now, Such houses abound, but unfortunately, no one would use even a G to buy them anymore.
Using the surrounding debris, Ma Tao lit the fire in a short while and looked at the blazing flames. The fire took away the coolness of the night and was extremely warm.
The sky outside has turned completely dark. Through the blurry glass on the windows, small bright spots emerge one after another among the buildings outside. They are all people, just like me, hidden in the ruins. corner.
"It seems that there are many people who think the same as me. Maybe they have become accustomed to this kind of life..."
With a self-deprecating smile, Ma Tao shook his head.
"Aren't you?"
At some point, Su Lanxi was already standing at the door.
"Is the tent set up?"
Ma Tao asked instead without answering her words.
"It's done. Xiao Jinzi went to the chariot to get food. Let me see how your fire looks like?"
Su Lanxi said with a smile.
“It can still burn anyway”
Ma Tao looked at the weakened flame and then added some fuel to it.
