In a dark room, the only light source is the projection in front of you.
As the picture changes, the light beam in front of the projection changes. Boring little flying insects and dancing dust chase the light beam, bringing a little relaxation to the silent and depressing atmosphere in the room.
Depressing? Maybe that's not the first impression.
At least the young man watching the movie was very calm. He sat on the soft sofa in a comfortable posture, and his expression did not change much from the beginning to the end.
Only occasionally would he light up a cigarette. Let the thick light blue smoke cover his expression, and the flickering butt of the cigarette seemed to swallow up all his emotions.
Or occasionally, he would take the wine bottle from the man next to him unceremoniously and take a sip, but it was just a sip.
Beside his legs, two fair and plump girls were sleeping soundly.
On his left side, a beautiful girl leaned slightly on his shoulder, holding his hand from time to time, as if to give him support and strength.
The atmosphere between the man who was robbed of his drink and him was actually very harmonious, with a little warmth and concern.
Because the man would look at his profile from time to time, with admiration and expectation in his eyes, as well as a trace of satisfaction.
It's like the satisfaction of a father looking at his promising son.
Of course, in addition to this, there is a round octopus lying on his other shoulder. The octopus is very human-like and cute, but maybe because it is an octopus after all, it is not interested in the content of the projection, and it also sleeps On fire.
But in this sleep, the octopus did not forget to hug his neck tightly with its three tentacles.
It was as if he were the treasure that the octopus had lost and found.
What a beautiful scene. Bystanders can tell at a glance that these people may not be a family, but the night of watching movies in silence naturally brings out the atmosphere that a family should have.
It would be nice if the projected content wasn't so disgusting.
'Pop', flicking his fingers, a wisp of flame appeared between Tang Ling's fingers, and he lit another cigarette.
That's what he was thinking at the moment.
After returning from the time and space fragments, the most beautiful and peaceful night was spent watching such an infuriating scene.
Of course, he must be thankful that he was watching it under such circumstances, otherwise Tang Ling asked himself that he would not be able to be so calm.
What is the content of this projection? It's not really a secret.
Some of them are content that most people have seen since entering the new era, about underground races and super-level ferocious beasts.
But no one cares. If the sky falls, a tall man will hold it up. What does Steel Blood City do
But others are top secrets that have only been seen by the members of the Spark Brigade, such as the scene that the human spy risked his life to secretly take.
Tang Ling saw it a little late, but in the end he received the same information as the geniuses of his generation.
In silence, the projection finally ended.
The lights came on with a 'pop' sound, and no one spoke except for the two dumplings and Monty, who were agitated by the sudden light and groaned a few times in dissatisfaction.
After Boss Huang learned about Tang Ling's return, he pulled Tang Ling excitedly, and his incoherent words shocked Tang Ling.
But in the end, he still refused to give Tang Ling a direct answer.
Just like the strange middle-aged man in the projection, he was excited, but he didn't promise Boss Huang anything. He only said that the matter was not something he could decide alone, and asked Boss Huang to wait.
Boss Huang could only wait willingly.
But Tang Ling was definitely not willing to be fooled. From the moment he walked out of Safe Zone 17 to now, he had had enough of being wrapped up in layers of secrets but unable to see clearly. He had to ask clearly.
He knew that he seemed to have to take responsibility, but no fool would take responsibility without knowing anything.
Anyway, that's what Tang Ling said to Boss Huang.
So Boss Huang took out these projections. He said to Tang Ling: "You can talk after reading it. I don't like to explain the ins and outs."
Now that he had finished watching the projection, Tang Ling was not in a hurry to ask. After nearly half a minute of silence, it was Boss Huang who spoke first: "Are you interested in going out for a walk?"
"Okay, wait for me for a few minutes." As Tang Ling spoke, he picked up two glutinous rice balls and carried the two little girls who were too asleep to wake up back to their room. Put them on the bed, pull up the quilt, and couldn't help but pinch their faces.
Bi'an lay on Tang Ling's shoulder, watching this warm and natural scene, and for some reason he took the initiative to talk about the 'taboo' that was almost never mentioned between the two of them: "When I was young, was it like this too?"
Tang Ling didn't look back, but smiled naturally: "Yes. Speaking of it, I seem to be able to smell something now."
"Do you want to dry louver?" Bian'an also smiled.
"Yes." Tang Ling's voice was very soft. He once thought that life in the settlement was far away, but in fact it was a mark engraved on his soul and he had never been far away.
As long as there is a trigger, everything from that time will come back, including the lingering aroma of dried fennel and the simple but clean bed.
That was the beginning between him and the other side.
The two were silent for a while, then Tang Ling pulled Monty off his shoulders. Monty woke up and expressed strong dissatisfaction.
"You can stay with the other side tonight." Tang Ling patted Monty's big head and said.
Monty's round eyes immediately narrowed into crescent moons, and eight tentacles of joy wrapped around Bi'an's arm.
Bi'an slapped Monty helplessly, but she didn't resent the little octopus's intimacy. She just said to Tang Ling, "Go, Boss Huang is waiting for you."
**
The night is already deep.
Tang Ling and Boss Huang both wore short black cloaks, hoods covering their heads, and masks as they walked side by side on the streets of Dark Port.
After all, it was already night, and the streets that had just fallen under a shower were very quiet. The footsteps of Boss Huang and Tang Ling seemed a little abrupt.
From a distance, Boss Huang glanced at the street where Mengke Restaurant was located. Compared to the street where he and Tang Ling were, the street was brightly lit, and the noisy sounds could be faintly heard standing here.
Boss Huang couldn't help but smile, a very satisfied smile.
"Aren't you going there?" Tang Ling saw through it but didn't say it. There was always a veil between Boss Huang and Qinggu. Both of them used exaggerated ways to perform at both ends of the veil, but neither of them The interest that pulls the yarn apart.
But today, the closeness with which they care and care for each other is natural.
"No." Boss Huang shook his head and looked away. He and Qinggu were reunited, and the reason was not that he collapsed today. Qinggu couldn't hold back his feelings and felt distressed.
But - knowing that he would sacrifice.
In this case, there are not many days left in life, so why delay? At this age, he and Qing Gu already know too much. The two finally had a tacit understanding to tear apart the veil.
"Going underground?" Tang Ling thought Boss Huang would find a place with wine and chat slowly. After all, men's conversations are usually ignited in such an atmosphere and drunkenness.
And underground? Tang Ling thought of those passionate arenas, the clown who always gave passionate commentary, and the drunken life and death that seemed to never sleep.
"No." Boss Huang also shook his head.
Tang Ling didn't ask anymore, so just let it go. I hope Boss Huang doesn't go crazy and climb up on someone else's roof to have a night chat.
**
The long chain is wide enough for a strong man to walk without any obstacles, and there is still room left.
This chain is the symbol of Dark Harbor, connecting the 'island' and the ship.
The Port of Darkness is also divided into two strict hierarchical classes. Those who can live on the island are strong people, and ordinary people can only live on that giant ship.
Tang Ling never expected that Boss Huang would bring him here to talk - Chain Bridge.
Let's call it that.
The Dark Port has its own rules, so Tang Ling thought it might be a little troublesome to choose to talk here.
But I don't know what privileges Boss Huang has, but he brought Tang Ling to the bridge naturally and easily.
In the middle of the bridge, Boss Huang sat down, and Tang Ling also sat next to Boss Huang.
It was not a violent sea breeze, but it carried the unique coolness of the night. It blew their cloaks loudly, but the sound was quickly drowned out by the sound of waves hundreds of meters away from their feet.
However, it does not affect the conversation.
Boss Huang took out two bottles of wine from his arms, handed one to Tang Ling, and then lit another cigarette. He looked at the sea in the distance in silence, with an expression as if he was remembering something.
Tang Ling swayed his feet but did not disturb Boss Huang.
The night was long and he was not in a hurry.
"What do you think?" After about two minutes, Boss Huang spoke first.
"Are you referring to the ones you saw tonight?" Tang Ling sneered unconsciously.
"Hmm." Boss Huang didn't look like he was here to help Tang Ling solve his doubts, but rather like he was here to ask Tang Ling questions.
Tang Ling did not answer in a hurry, but picked up the wine bottle at hand and took a sip, and then another sip.
The spicy wine entered the throat, and a strong heat suddenly emitted, burning from the throat to the stomach, making the brain also heat up.
Nearly four years have passed since the emergence of Safe Zone 17 until now, and I have experienced a lot.
Everything that seems to have no connection, scattered like a mist, and full of suggestive words, can finally be connected together.
Tang Ling likes to deduce, but from such an overall perspective, it is the first time to deduce everything.
That might as well be a bold assumption.
"The underground race has already infiltrated human power. Humanity has traitors." This was the first sentence Tang Ling said, the most superficial analysis.
Boss Huang did not interrupt Tang Ling, but held a cigarette between his fingers and took a deep look at Tang Ling.
"And what's hard to understand about the whole thing is. Why do you want to help aliens? Become a traitor to humanity." Tang Ling shook his head.
"You seem to understand a lot." Boss Huang turned around. Thick smoke came out of his nose, but the fluctuations in his heart could not be seen.
"Yes, I understand. Today's projection is the last closed loop of the entire reasoning, which completely explains all the logic." Tang Ling put away the wine bottle and lit a cigarette.
"Tell me more details." Boss Huang urged.
"Purpose, what has always confused me before is the purpose! Although there are sporadic guesses, there is a lack of key evidence." Tang Ling has no need to show off in front of Boss Huang. Boss Huang should have known everything a long time ago. He needs Boss Huang's prove.
"What is the history of humankind? Looking at pre-civilizations, ever since we reached the top of the biological chain, it has been a complicated history of internal strife."
“Evaluating the core of these struggles from a simplified perspective is actually nothing more than human beings’ own desires—resources, power, greater freedom, etc.”
"I won't comment on these. But in any case, these drives are not enough to make humans willing to cooperate with foreign races, unless it is a matter of life and death."
"Well, yes." Boss Huang agreed.
"But it's not a matter of life and death. At least the underground race has not shown an overwhelming advantage over humans. And that traitor force has resources and power. What are they doing for that?" Tang Ling frowned slightly. Then he said: "In addition, the pressure of life and death may make some people kneel down, but many people are unwilling to kneel down, right? What's more, the strong will not surrender. The traitors are so powerful, and they have no shortage of strong people."
"It seems that you have made a firm guess." Boss Huang's tone was calm.
"The Star Council is so obvious. Isn't it?" Tang Ling's tone became colder.
"What is their purpose?" Boss Huang's tone also became urgent.
"Stealing humans, to be precise, stealing humans' genetic chains." Tang Ling answered simply.
"The underground race is like this, why do you think the Star Council is like this too?" Boss Huang didn't give Tang Ling time to pause.
"It's very simple. I killed the former Long Twelve. Later there was a group of monsters similar to Long Twelve. They had been cooperating with the underground race." Tang Ling's tone became very sure.
"How far have they penetrated?" Boss Huang's tone became extremely serious.
"It's very scary. And this thing has been going on all the time." Tang Ling looked at the sea, and the past events emerged one by one. Safe Zone 17, the Angs family.
"They have already begun to infiltrate even a small safe area No. 17. My intelligence is limited, but I estimate that there will be at least 30% of their agents who have not surfaced in this era." Tang Ling Answered quickly.
Everything is connected in series, and all doubts are finally put to rest, but are things clear? No!
Boss Huang looked at Tang Ling with a smile and satisfaction. This boy, this boy is much scarier than the previous leader.
He is only 19 years old and has a promising future.
But Tang Ling had no intention of laughing. He looked at Boss Huang and said word by word: "So, why does the Star Council steal human gene chains? They are also a human force."
"Actually, looking at the overall situation, we don't need to be so aggressive in starting a decisive battle against the underground races. But why are we so eager?"
(End of chapter)