For example, mayflies that live at night and insects that die in spring and autumn, compared with them, our human life of decades seems to be immortal; but tortoises can live for hundreds of years, and tortoise shells can live for thousands of years. In the eyes of humans, they That's what counts as longevity.
However, whether it is a low-level species or a high-level species; whether it is long-lived or short-lived, as long as there is life, there must be death. This is an unchanging law of the universe, because even the stars that gave birth to life, and even the entire universe, will be annihilated.
Old man Zhou said: "Anyone in this world can not believe in resurrection, but you should believe in it."
"I"
Old man Zhou smiled mysteriously, changed the subject, and asked me: "Do you know the story about Qin Shihuang looking for the elixir of life?"
The topic is really getting weirder, I said: "Know"
The old man Zhou said: "Qin Shihuang sent Xu Fu to lead a team to search for the elixir of life. Later generations think that Qin Shihuang was deceived by Xu Fu, but liars usually deceive people for profit. With the navigation technology at that time, Xu Fu left the rich inland , Going to the dangerous sea is tantamount to seeking death. Is there such a liar in the world who seeks his own death? I am more inclined to believe that Xu Fu firmly believes that there is an elixir of life in the sea, and he is willing to risk his life to pursue his belief. Have you ever thought about it? Why did Qin Shihuang and Xu Fu both believe that there is something in the elixir of life in the sea that made the ancients sure that there is an elixir of life in the sea?"
I listened casually at first, but the more he talked, the more startled I became. If Xu Fu met Wu Julan's clansman and understood the long life and eternal beauty of the other party as immortality, wouldn't it be that he would imagine that the other party had immortality? way
Old man Zhou asked: "Do you believe in the existence of sharks?"
For a moment, my heart was turbulent, but I didn't dare to reveal anything strange, I tried my best to pretend to be uninterested and bored, "Rejuvenation medicine, elixir of life, mermaid, don't you want to talk to me about the fifth-dimensional space and aliens next?" Bar"
Old man Zhou ignored my ridicule, and said to himself: "There are legends of sharks in China. Outside the South China Sea, there are sharks. They live in water like fish. They don't waste weaving. Their eyes weep can produce pearls. The West The legend of the mermaid, the story of the love between the human woman ae and the mermaid has been circulating in Europe. Andersen also wrote a poetic drama ae and the rn based on this folklore. You probably don’t know this, but you must know another story about him the little rid"
I pretended to be impatient and yawned, "Did you catch me just to convince me that there are mermaids in the sea?"
Old man Zhou showed a kind smile like the grandfather next door, but I couldn't help shivering.
Old man Zhou said: "My grandfather told me that a fisherman once told him that he saw the fish god. He said that the upper body of the fish god was a human body and the lower body was a fish tail. Isn't this the legendary mermaid, or shark?"
Old man Zhou stared at me and said, "The fisherman who has seen the fish god with his own eyes is your grandfather's grandfather. I remember his nickname is Shen Yuzai. Grandpa said that because he is as good at water as a fish, he is thin and small. , they all called him Yuzai, but no one called him by his real name."
I could no longer pretend to be indifferent, and stared at old man Zhou dumbfounded. Because the water quality of Grandpa Gaozu is really amazing, even though it has been a hundred years, there are still sporadic legends about him among fishermen, so I have always known that Grandpa Gaozu was nicknamed Yuzai, and many old fishermen said he was the fish god son.
Old man Zhou showed a nostalgic look, "Our family was in Sarawak back then, and I was the youngest grandson of my grandfather. In order to show my filial piety, my father asked me to accompany my grandfather who is handicapped. Before his death, my grandfather always told me about this sunken fish boy. I thought it was a story he made up, but I never took it seriously, and when I later found out that it might be true, my grandfather had been dead for decades, and there was no way to verify many things."
It was about my ancestors, and I couldn't help but ask: "What did your grandpa say?"
Old man Zhou said: "If it is not about you and me, it is actually the most common folk legend, so I have never taken it seriously. On a beautiful island, there is a poor boy named Chen Yuzai. He is often bullied, But industrious and kind-hearted, his water skills are the best among a group of young people, so he is called Yuzai. One day, when he braved the storm to go fishing, he caught the injured fish god. He saved the fish god at all costs. He repaid him and taught him the secret technique. From then on, Chen Yuzai became better at swimming, and he was able to catch pearls and fish that others couldn't. Later, he bought a fishing boat and built a big house. Married a daughter-in-law and lived happily."
Indeed, as old man Zhou said, if this matter is not related to him, no matter how you listen to it, it is a folklore that promotes good deeds and encourages people to do good deeds.
Old man Zhou said: "Grandpa said that once Shen Yuzai was drunk, he told him that the secret technique given to him by the fish god was the resurrection technique, which could bring him back from the dead, so he was no longer afraid of water."
I came back to my senses, and shook my head with a sneer, "My great-grandfather is dead, my great-grandfather is dead, and my grandfather is also dead. If there is a resurrection technique or an immortality technique, how could they die?"
Old man Zhou frowned, and said irritably: "I don't know, but the more I find out, the more I believe what Grandpa said. There must be a secret technique taught by a mermaid in your family, and I must find it too."
I returned the two photos he handed me, and said sarcastically, "If you found it, you must tell me."
Old man Zhou said: "My grandfather said that he had killed someone by mistake, so he decided to go to Nanyang alone. Before he left, Chen Yuzai, who had the closest relationship with him, showed him a chart, saying it was the fish god in the sea. It was given to him. Grandpa still drew a copy, and for many years afterwards, Grandpa relied on the sea chart taught by the fish god to escape several times, and finally gained a firm foothold in Nanyang."
I can't help but slander, drifting on the sea all year round, relying on charts to gain a firm foothold, if it's not shipping, it's pirates. Judging by old man Zhou's appearance, nine out of ten he is a pirate.
Old man Zhou seems to have seen through my thoughts, and with a little pride, he said frankly: "Grandpa has been a pirate for many years, and then he washed his hands and led a group of brothers to start a shipping company. The painting is regarded by grandpa as his lifeblood. Our sons and grandchildren have all seen the sea charts, but no one believes what grandpa said, and they all think that the old man is playing tricks in order to establish his prestige."
Old man Zhou held up the two photos and stared at me eagerly, "But now I have seen the sea chart that grandpa said with my own eyes. The researcher of the sea chart of Shen Yuzai has sent research data to draw this sea chart. The material is very special, not any known material, I suspect it is the shark silk recorded in the classics. When the map is sent to the United States, after a more detailed analysis, everything I said can be proved. If your chart is real, then the resurrection technique he said must be true too."
An old man who was dying, but because of greed, his eyes burst out with burning desire. I was terrified when I saw it, and my only thought was that he must not let him know Wu Julan's true identity, otherwise, he would turn into a devil and perform unimaginable horrors.
I don't know if it was because the old man Zhou was too excited, which caused his illness. He suddenly started coughing violently, as if he wanted to cough up all his internal organs.
Zhou Buwen immediately picked up the phone to call someone, and a doctor and two nurses ran in.
Zhou Buwen wanted to step forward to help, but the old man Zhou pushed him away angrily and motioned him to leave.
Zhou Buwen said respectfully: "Grandpa, then I'll take Shen Luo down first, and you two will talk again when Grandpa gets better."
Old man Zhou waved his hand impatiently.
Zhou Buwen took me away.
The corridor is covered with thick carpets, completely absorbing the footsteps of me and Zhou Buwen. The white and miserable lights illuminate the narrow passage, making people feel a dull and oppressive feeling.
My mind was spinning rapidly, I had to find a way to leave as soon as possible, otherwise if they found Wu Julan who had been following me, or if Wu Julan did something to attract their attention because he was worried about me, it would be an unimaginable disaster.
I took the initiative to speak and broke the silence, "Thank you for Jiang Yisheng's matter."
Zhou Buwen slowed down a bit, "I thought you would hate me because of Wu Julan."
"The matter of Wu Julan has nothing to do with you."
Zhou Buwen glanced around and said, "When I searched your yacht, I quietly threw two lifebuoys down. Maybe after we leave, Wu Julan will climb back onto the yacht by himself."
Although I knew that Wu Julan didn't need it at all, it was rare that he still had the heart. I kept silent and didn't speak.
At the end of the corridor, Zhou Buwen made a turn and led me to the deck.
The icy sea breeze blew over suddenly, and I was shocked, and my mind became extraordinarily clear.
Zhou Buwen walked up to me, "I'm sorry about your father's matter. I asked them to use money to settle the matter peacefully. I didn't expect a car accident to happen."
"My stepmother's temper can't be blamed on other people. Shen Yanghui said that she actually got into a fight in the car. In the end, she was fine, but my father's life and death are unpredictable."
People like us with complicated families don't know how to comment except ourselves. Zhou Buwen comforted me and said, "I heard that he is the best doctor in Shanghai. Uncle will be safe."
I stopped and said, "My father's life is dying now. If our Shen family had the rejuvenation medicine, I would have given it to my father. I really don't know about it, and I haven't even heard of any rejuvenation medicine."
Zhou Buwen said: "I believe in you"
I said: "That crazy old man is obviously terminally ill, because he is greedy for life and afraid of death, and he is paranoid in chasing a vain fantasy. Do you want to go crazy with him all the time?"
I deliberately used a derogatory name to call Old Man Zhou, and observed Zhou Buwen's reaction, but Zhou Buwen was still gentle and refined, without any displeasure, obviously he had no feelings for Old Man Zhou.
Zhou Buwen said: "I don't believe it, but what Grandpa said is not completely unreasonable. How do you explain your great-grandfather's extraordinary water quality and the sea chart hidden in the bronze mirror?"
"No one has really seen the water quality of my great-grandfather. Maybe it's just because he was lucky, and he was really good at water. People exaggerated when he picked pearls that others didn't. As for the sea chart hidden in the bronze mirror, maybe It was a coincidence, Grandpa Gao got it from some dignitary, dare not tell the truth, pretending to ask the fish god for a reward."
I was trying my best to convince Zhou Buwen when a voice suddenly interrupted my words.
"What are you talking about?" Zhou Buyan looked displeased, and walked over from the cabin with a big man holding a gun.
Zhou Buwen smiled slightly, and said frankly, "I'm talking about something my grandfather said just now."
Zhou Buyan's face paled, "I heard that Grandpa is not feeling well again, let's go and accompany him."
Zhou Buwen said: "Okay." He pointed to me and ordered to the big man with the gun: "Take her and lock her up."
Zhou Buyan took Zhou Buwen's arm with a smile, turned around and left.
I raised my voice and said loudly: "Miss Zhou, Zhou Buwen's feelings for me are just the feelings of my friends, because we are a special family, and we are friends in need, so he cares and takes care of me a little more. Not only should you not be angry, you should be happy that he did it."
Zhou Buyan stopped in his tracks and turned around, "What do you mean?"
This is the first time I am so grateful for Zhou Buyan's haughty demeanor. She didn't bother to come back and talk to me, which just made it easier for me to continue talking loudly: "Prove that you have chosen the right boyfriend. What kind of man does a woman want? Isn't it for yourself A man with love and righteousness, if he can be cruel to me and Jiang Yisheng so easily, it can only show that he does not miss the old kindness and is ungrateful. Today he has such a long love for us little friends, and tomorrow he will only treat you more Long-term love, after all, you are the one who is always by his side."
Zhou Buyan was obviously moved by my words, but deliberately put on a straight face, and said coldly to me: "You don't have to worry about our affairs." After finishing speaking, she pulled Zhou Buwen and walked away.
Zhou Buwen turned his head and looked at me suspiciously, but didn't say anything.
As he said before, for capable subordinates, the death of the boss is not necessarily a bad thing. Especially a boss who is greedy for power and self-righteous, there should be no subordinates who want him to come back to life and live forever
The big man who escorted me pushed me and motioned me to go forward, and I leaned towards the railing as I walked.
"What are you doing?" He pointed at me with a gun in his hand, warning me to be honest.
I smiled and said, "This is the sea, not a small river. Do I still expect to jump down and swim to the shore? Besides, your boss knows that I have hydrophobia, so I can never jump into the water by myself."
I took off the blue diamond ring in my hand and held it up in front of his eyes, "This diamond ring can save you from having to do anything for the rest of your life."
Under the blurred light, the huge blue diamond ring shines, exuding a fatal temptation to those who are looking for money.
He stared at it for a moment, finally looked away, and said to me viciously: "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up!"
"Give it to you." I threw the diamond ring to him, and he subconsciously reached out to catch it.
I took the opportunity to climb over the railing, and he raised his gun hastily.
I said: "Your boss has seen this diamond ring and knows that I will never give it away. If the diamond ring is in your hands, but you say that I gave it to you and then committed suicide by jumping into the sea, no one will believe that it is the most reasonable. What is your speculation? Of course, it was because you saw the money and pushed me into the sea in order to grab the diamond ring. I advise you, it is best to run away with this diamond ring, it is my hush money."
After I finished speaking, I closed my eyes, fell backwards, and fell straight into the sea.