No. 444 was stunned for a moment, stirring the dark brown hot cocoa in his cup unconsciously, and said absentmindedly: "Tutoring Life?"
Xie Molin also looked over in surprise, as if Lu Yao had said something particularly strange.
Only Budu was holding the hot cocoa in both hands and sipping it, his eyes as crystal clear as red pomegranate seeds were looking at Lu Yao brightly, his eyes were full of admiration and indulgence.
Lu Yao chuckled and nodded, picked up a fruit cream puff and put it on the plate in front of him, then picked up one for himself and gently bit it open. The light and fluffy cream roll with the natural sweetness of the fruit filled his mouth bit by bit, and he squinted his eyes happily.
After a few seconds, Lu Yao raised his head and looked at the two people opposite him: "Wild animals that have been rescued or kept in captivity must undergo relevant rewilding training before being released back into the wild to ensure that they still have the ability to find food and survive on their own.
“It may be a bit cruel to say this, but No. 444 is now like a small animal that has been completely kept by humans and has lost its ability to survive.
"What's worse is that humans have more complex thoughts, emotions and social relationships, so it's harder for them to survive when released than ordinary animals. Because you not only lose the ability to survive, but also the purpose of survival."
"That's really an exaggeration." Qin Xing hadn't walked far when he felt like he was seeing the real owner for the first time.
Such a gentle and talkative person could also have such sharp words.
"Animals... kept as captives by humans?" No. 444 slowly repeated Lu Yao's words and fell into deep thought.
Qin Xing shook his head and sighed secretly.
Since when, the existence of experimental subjects is no longer concealed, and even many ordinary people who can't survive take the initiative to walk into the research institute.
But for most people who can still survive normally, the Super Power Research Institute and the experimental subjects are very terrifying existences.
Qin Xing recalled the annual routine physical examination and the helplessness of lying naked on the instruments to undergo various examinations.
He could never get used to the discomfort and panic that felt as if even the depths of his soul were being peeped into, no matter how many times he experienced it. The treatment of the experimental subjects was definitely much more brutal than that of an ordinary physical examination.
To put it bluntly, they are almost the same as your little white mice in the laboratory.
The owner's words were blunt and hurtful.
No. 444 raised his head, and a faint light gradually condensed in the depths of his dry well-like eyes. He said in a dry voice, "You are right."
Qin Xing paused and looked back.
No. 444 didn't notice the gazes coming from not far away, and looked directly at the owner: "After entering the laboratory and getting the number as an experimental subject, we lost our rights as human beings. This is a fact, but for some reason, everyone kept silent about it. Whether it was the research institute or later in the sanatorium, our lives did not change. Life is like a pool of stagnant water with a clear end. Everyone turned a blind eye, but you ruthlessly exposed it. I feel very refreshed all of a sudden."
Xie Molin was even more surprised than before.
He had taken care of No. 444 for a long time before, but this was the first time he heard him speak such a long paragraph on his own initiative, and his words were filled with rich emotions that he had never understood.
Xie Molin had mixed feelings, feeling happy but also inexplicably sad.
He and his colleagues at the nursing home really wanted to save them, but to no avail.
"No big deal." Lu Yao pushed the plate of fruit cream puffs toward No. 444 and said softly, "Don't worry. The river of life does flow into a stagnant pool occasionally, but even if it is stagnant water, if you gently throw a small stone into it, it will cause ripples."
"What should I do? Teacher Lu Yao, please tell me." No. 444 asked sincerely.
“…” Xie Molin picked up the coffee cup and took a sip to hide his uncontrollable expression.
On the way back from Lihua City, he also wondered whether he would cause trouble to the owner. After all, the sick test subjects were in much more serious condition than ordinary customers. Even if he received tutoring, it would probably take more energy and time than for ordinary customers.
What worried Xie Molin the most was that No. 444 might have resistance to tutoring. As a result, less than half a day after the meeting, he began to actively seek advice and even called the boss "teacher".
Lu Yao supported his chin with one hand and gently stirred his coffee with the other hand, chatting casually: "Don't be too nervous, how about playing around for a few days? No longer an experimental subject, just like passers-by on the street, eat and walk around the neighborhood casually, and even try to make friends, just like a small animal exploring the surrounding environment."
No. 444 turned and looked out the window.
As it approached noon, more and more people appeared on the street, especially in the small restaurants opposite, which were crowded with people who seemed to be queuing for food.
The fruit shop, milk tea shop and small supermarket nearby also became popular. Men, women, old people and children, people of different ages were dressed differently and had different expressions on their faces.
To No. 444, these scenes were particularly vivid, completely different from the white coats in the research institute, the doctors and patients in the sanatorium.
However, it is still a big challenge for him to go out and wander around alone. But if he observes the outside world through the glass like this, he feels that he will not get bored even if he watches it all day.
No. 444 slowly organized his thoughts into words and told Lu Yao nervously.
Lu Yao listened carefully and pointed across the street. "Can you see the rattan chair in the store? It's very comfortable to sit there. Let Erxin accompany you then."
No. 444 looked up and immediately remembered the scene when Xie Molin first described the first time he met the owner. Originally, he couldn't quite imagine what the scene was like, but now he suddenly had a feeling.
The warm sunshine of a winter afternoon spreads down. A person dressed warmly sits comfortably on a rattan chair, with a furry cat that is so fat that it can hardly walk nestled in his legs. They snuggle together and bask in the sun for an afternoon.
The four of them returned to the Childhood Tuition Center. There were quite a few customers in the store. Lu Yao brought three cream fruit puffs and hot drinks and greeted them, "Xiaoxiao, Baiyi, Jiaojiao, I brought you snacks and coffee."
"I love the owner so much!" Bai Yi came out of the cram school room and took the paper bag with some excitement.
Things from different worlds have different tastes and flavors, and Bai Yi is most interested in these.
The lunch break was over and the number of customers buying toys, snacks and desserts gradually decreased. No. 444 found an opportunity to sit on a rattan chair to bask in the sun. After a while, a warm ball rubbed against his feet. It was Erxin.
The heart is too heavy, and it is difficult for No. 444 to hold it.
But even though his legs were being pressed down, he couldn't bear to let it go.
The cat's body was warm and soft, unlike his.
In the cram school, Lu Yao and Huo walked into the office together.
Lu Yao adjusted and added the new information, preparing to provide new tutoring for Huo Jiao.
The familiar white light enveloped the two figures, and when they opened their eyes, they were back in the Kumquat Community of Orange City.
Jiao Jiao sat in the familiar yet unfamiliar bed, looking down at her hands and feet. The skin under her pajamas was covered with dark purple lumps from being beaten, and a trace of fear crept into her heart.
This time, he returned to the Hu family.
He is back, but what about little Hu Qi? And Lu Yao
Pepper got out of bed, opened the door and ran out.
The living room was quiet, the door of the master bedroom next door was closed, and the leather shoes that men usually wore at the entrance were gone. Hu Jiao let out a breath slowly, took the key quietly, opened the door, and ran to the next door to ring the doorbell.
The door opened, and a boy who was slightly shorter than Huo Jiao stood by the door, with surprise in his eyes: "Brother Huo Jiao, good morning."
Pepper was relieved, but at the same time she felt strange: "Why are you in my house?"
"Who's here?" A familiar woman's voice came from the room.
Hu Qi turned around and whispered, "Mom, Brother Pepper is here."
Pepper trembles.
Mother
His name is Lu Yao