War Photographer's Notebook

Fu. After attending Jima’s graduation ceremony at noon, Wei Ran also took Beria and followed Maya into Jima’s armored pickup truck parked at the forest farm, and rushed to the airport not far away to pick him up last night. Sui Sui and others who came back.

"Victor, do you want to hide in Inta?" Jima asked immediately as the car drove out of the forest farm.

“Really need to hide”

How could Wei Ran not understand what Ji Ma, a professional actor, meant. When normal people are frightened, their first reaction is naturally to go to the safest place to hide.

Where is the safest place?

For Wei Ran, besides going back to China, it is naturally safest to go to his own territory.Not to mention anything else, just with Sui Sui's appeal in Inta, even if the number of people last night was increased tenfold, it might not be enough for the wolves in Inta's wild as snacks.

"When are you planning to go?" Maya asked proactively, seeming to be more looking forward to it than Jima.

Seeing Wei Ran looking at her strangely, Maya spread her hands, "I heard that it's snowing there, so I'm going to go skiing there."

"After receiving Aurora and the others, let's ask everyone what they think."

Before Wei Ran finished speaking, Greva also chased up from behind in an off-road vehicle. With the window lowered, he also saw Lu Xinda and Samantha sitting in the opposite car.

"This is the little girl who attacked you?"

Jima, who was in charge of driving, honked his horn, "Victor, I found that you are the biggest scumbag, look around you, why are there all beautiful girls?"

"Are you envious?"

After Wei Ran finished speaking, he purposely looked at Maya, the co-pilot, through the front rearview mirror, "It seems that Jima yearns for a life surrounded by beautiful girls."

"Really?" Maya asked with a smile on her face.

"How is it possible?" While denying it categorically, Ji Ma also compared a ring-wearing middle finger to Wei Ran.

Unobtrusively glanced at the flash of light on the middle finger of Maya's right hand, Wei Ran did not continue to tease his good brother Jima, but picked up a hat to cover the gauze wrapped around his head.

"You're more of an actor than Jima," the co-pilot Maya said abruptly.

"When you are away from home, you give your identity to yourself." Wei Ran said pretending to be proud, "Whether the injury is serious or not is naturally up to you."

"I can't find a problem"

Maya rolled her eyes helplessly, completely ignoring the two actors who were bumping fists across the front and rear seats.

Chatting all the way to the airport, everyone walked to the pick-up gate according to the time when the flight landed.
Before making everyone wait long, a group of girls headed by Suisui and Kou Kou also walked out of the airport with two big-eared foxes.

Why is she here again.
Wei Ran muttered angrily, the one who can make him have such an attitude is naturally Ania, the gay follower next to Ninel.

It was not only Aniya who made Wei Ran uncomfortable, but also the two unidentified leaders of the Earhart organization, Chris and Beyoncé.

Almost at the same time when Sui Sui flew over to check if Wei Ran was injured, Iger, who came back with him, also hugged Samantha and Lu Xinda.

"Are you okay?" Sui Sui and Iger asked the same greeting in Chinese and English respectively to the people they cared about.

"It's okay." Wei Ran and Lu Xinda also responded in Chinese and English respectively.

"What happened?" Sui Sui and Iger asked the same question again in different languages.

Fortunately, Wei Ran and Lu Xinda didn't have to respond in the same way this time.Wei Ran, in particular, blatantly stated in Chinese that he was not injured at all, and gauze and the like were used to sell miserably.

He explained as he walked out, and when Sui Sui followed Wei Ran into the armored pickup, he was completely relieved, "So are you okay?"

"It's all right"

Wei Ran explained while removing the bandage, "Last night, Greva and his friends were guests at home, and they planned to take me to hunt in the abandoned logging camp near their village the next day."

"It's fine"

Sui Sui took a deep breath, "Should we go back to China tonight? Go back to China for a while and wait until the limelight passes."

"The limelight is over." Wei Ran handed his mobile phone to the other party, "Click on the link that Wan Qiu sent me and you will know."

Hearing this, Sui Sui turned on the screen suspiciously, and watched the press conference carefully, only then did she truly relax.

“Originally we planned to stay in France for a while”

Sui Sui returned the phone to Wei Ran, "Then we heard that you were attacked, so we immediately bought the same ticket as Iger and came back. Speaking of this, the little girl in Greva's car just now is Iger's. younger sister?"

"right"

Wei Ran nodded, and briefly introduced Lu Xinda and Samantha and the ins and outs of the whole incident, and then he said, "The photo album mentioned in the press conference is now at our home, wait a minute You talk to Iger and see how much you can buy it for."

"No problem," Sui Sui patted her chest and promised.

"The last few color photos of the album were not released in the press conference"

Wei Ran continued, "After you buy the front part, you can talk to those two alien monsters instead of Iger, and see how much the other party is willing to spend to buy those color photos."

"Alien monster?"

Sui Sui froze for a moment, and finally reacted belatedly, and corrected with a smile, "Now Chris and Beyoncé are Koko's most important allies, so you'd better show them some respect, besides, Ai Nia also joined the Earhart organization."

"Who? Ania? She joined the Earhart organization?" Wei Ran subconsciously glanced at the armored commercial vehicle in the rearview mirror.

"Isn't that nice?"

Sui Sui said proudly, "This is my idea, now Kou Kou is not only a representative of ethnic minorities, but also a supporter of the American Female Dog Organization.

Especially her Indian housekeeper Tantu and her good friend Ania are now the two thickest shields in her hands. "

Speaking of this, Sui Sui moved closer to Wei Ran, and asked more and more proudly, "Whose idea do you think Iger joined Greva's gang?"

"It was your idea?"

Wei Ran reacted belatedly, thinking that at the beginning he doubted Jima, doubted several teachers in the forest farm, and finally decided that this was a good idea of ​​Katenka sisters, but he just ignored the pillow beside the pillow. Spike.

"You, a historian, must know the big bananas of the Soviet Union, right?" Sui Sui said a pronoun with a strong background in the times.

"Of course I know" Wei Ran already guessed Sui Sui's mind when he heard this word.

Because of the unique historical background and economic structure, bananas, a representative of tropical fruits, had unique meanings in the Soviet Union before World War II.

“Bananas are petite bourgeois”

This is not an exaggeration at all. In that particular era, tropical bananas were not only a symbol of luxury in the Soviet Union, but also a representative of capitalist culture.

Undoubtedly, this is a fruit that the Soviets both reject and yearn for in their hearts.

Today, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the newly-born Russia has been occupying the position of "the world's second largest banana importer" all year round, which is enough to show that those survivors who have changed their ways still have a passion for bananas, a fruit that can be seen everywhere in Russian supermarkets today. Unique feelings.

"How can there be only bananas on the Russian table?"

Sui Sui rubbed her fingers with a smile, and a series of names popped out of her mouth like declaring the names of dishes, "There should also be durian, jackfruit, custard fruit, mango, lychee, carambola, mangosteen, passion fruit, papaya, dragon fruit Wait, wait, wait, just watch, Grieva will definitely be a successful fruit merchant in the future."

"Did you invest in him?" Wei Ran asked almost certainly.

"Buying tropical fruits to the Arctic Circle, and selling berries and venison from the Arctic Circle to the tropics, and we still have our own planes to use, it's hard for me to lose money on such a good business."

Sui Sui smiled and said, "So Kou Kou and I each invested a sum of money, each holding [-]% of the shares, and Teacher Anna, although she didn't invest, she still has [-]% of the shares."

Hearing this, Wei Ran couldn't help shaking his head secretly, it's really hard to lose money on this business, he could even guess that the ghost idea of ​​giving the school some free fruits is probably the bargaining chip figured out by the girl next to her for Laanna to join the group.

After some chatting and returning home, Sui Sui and Lola went to the office on the second floor of the library and the coffee bar which were in a state of disarray to check, and they were completely relieved when they saw that there was no real loss.

There was no time to rest, Sui Sui took the photo album that Wei Ran handed to her in front of Iger, Lu Xinda, Samantha, and the head of the Earhart organization Chris and Beyoncé.

"Little card girl, translator, big card girl, take Chris and Beyoncé to the house for a cup of coffee first."

In the library, Sui Sui snapped her fingers in an aura, and beckoned Kou Kou to sit on the edge of a clean table, and then signaled Iger to sit opposite Lu Xinda and Samantha.

"Please come with me"

With a smile on her face and an unquestionable tone, Anfisa led Chris and Beyoncé away from the library temporarily.And Anfeiya also took the chair brought by Lola and sat at the table.

He solemnly pushed the photo album to the restless young man opposite, and Sui Sui said seriously, "Iger, now I'm here to talk to you about buying this photo album. This is related to the start of your tropical fruit trade in Papua New Guinea How much money, so I hope you can take it seriously."

Hearing this, the young Iger subconsciously glanced at Lu Xinda and Samantha, and then looked at Wei Ran who was watching the fun in surprise.

"don't look at me"

Wei Ran waved his hand and said deliberately in Chinese, "No one is robbing your photo album, so you can sell as much as you want. Of course, since it is a commercial negotiation, we also have the right to bargain."

After finishing speaking, Wei Ran greeted Ji Ma who was watching the excitement, "Let's go, we don't understand this kind of thing."

"You don't understand." Jima muttered dissatisfiedly, but still took advantage of Lu Xinda's time to translate for Iger, and followed Wei Ran to leave the library temporarily.

It is unknown how Sui Sui and Iger's business negotiation process will be, but from Iger's frustrated and grateful expression, it is known that he is not Sui Sui's opponent at all in this kind of matter.

Not only is he not an opponent, but in the next negotiation between Sui Sui, Chris and Beyoncé, these two unique goods are also not opponents.

"Okay, the deal is done."

In the library, Sui Sui said proudly, "We bought the part of this photo album except for the color photos and related negatives at a price of [-] US dollars.

At the same time, on behalf of Iger, I anonymously sold all the color photos and corresponding negatives to the Earhart Organization for $11. "

Ignoring the growing mouths of Wei Ran and Jima, Sui Sui said proudly, "Besides, I also conducted friendly negotiations with Mr. Iger on behalf of Greva. In order to have a smooth and long-term cooperation in the future, Iger returned to Pakistan After the new year, you need to get a diploma of at least a secondary school.

At the same time, Lucinda and Samantha will be based in Kazan, um, Grieva's office as commercial communications representatives. "

"Let them stay in Kazan?" Wei Ran asked in surprise.

"PNG is too dangerous"

Sui Sui explained in Chinese that Lu Xinda could understand, "She and Iger will become Iger's weakness when they go back. On the other hand, without her and Samantha staying as a guarantee, how can we guarantee that Iger will always be honest with us?" Cooperation?"

"I'm willing to stay as a guarantee." Lu Xinda, who didn't know what kind of ecstasy drug was given, clenched her fists and made a promise.

"Next she will continue to study medical knowledge"

Sui Sui smiled and said, "Maya agreed to help find an advanced nursing school in Kazan to send her to study. Greva's gang will pay for the tuition and be responsible for ensuring her safety."

"What did you say?"

Wei Ran habitually chooses to be a hands-off shopkeeper, and at the same time secretly thinking, maybe it is really necessary to secretly buy the abandoned lumberyard in the forest behind Jima's village - it is very suitable for tenting there.

"in addition"

Sui Sui snapped his fingers again, and after everyone looked over, he said, "After the deal with Earhart is completed, we will rush back to the airport and take Comrade Jima's special plane to Inta to avoid the limelight. Come back after the library is repaired."

Naturally, no one objected to the girl's decision. Soon, Chris and Beyonce were also invited back to the library. After signing the purchase agreement, they happily handed over a check worth 11 US dollars to the library. Iger who was in a sluggish state.

After the two of them put the color photos and negatives into the file bag like a treasure, Wei Ran also took [-] US dollars in cash and handed it to Iger, who was still a little distracted, and signed a very formal contract. A purchase agreement drafted by Sui Sui.

Both parties completed the deal with Iger, and Kou Kou immediately represented the Earhart organization and tried to hire Wei Ran to investigate the situation of the plane wreckage in the photo.

But this time, Wei Ran shook his head and refused without thinking, "I will not participate in the investigation of this matter."

Before Kou Kou could say anything, Wei Ran smiled and said, "But I can recommend someone to you."

"Who?" Kou Kou asked subconsciously.

"Xia Shushi," Wei Ran said with a smile, "You had cooperated with us on the US warship back then, and he is also a very capable historian."

"I have an impression of Mr. Xia"

Kou Kou immediately matched the person Wei Ran said with the person in memory, and at the same time complimented politely, "Mr. Xia is a real gentleman."

"A true perverted gentleman indeed"

Wei Ran blatantly muttered something in Chinese that Kou Kou couldn't understand, and then said with a smile on his face, "So take the electronic version of those photos and contact him, I believe, he will definitely give you and Earhart organize a satisfactory outcome."

After easily fooling the little rich woman, Chris and Beyoncé also wisely chose to say goodbye, and Greva sent them to the airport with those precious color photos and negatives.

Without outsiders, Wei Ran formally introduced the brothers and sisters Iger and Lu Xinda and the wizard Samantha who is quite effective in divination to everyone.

There is no doubt that whether it is Sui Sui or Sister Katenka, or Koko or Lola, these girls are full of strong interest in the unreliable behavior of divination.

At the same time as the girls pulled Lu Xinda to act as an interpreter and lined up with Samantha for divination, a taxi drove straight into the yard and stopped at the entrance of the villa.

As the car door opened, sisters Olga and Olena got out one after another, and took out the folding wheelchair from the trunk, and then helped Sui Xin out.

"Why are you back?" Sui Sui, who was greeted at the door, asked in surprise, but Wei Ran hid in the storage room before the taxi drove in.

"I heard that the old nest was attacked, so I hurried back." Sui Xin responded in Chinese, "Is Wei Ran okay?"

"It's seriously hurt." Although Sui Sui said so, the hand on Sui Xin's shoulder secretly pressed hard.

After getting the hint, Sui Xin closed her mouth wisely, until Jima sent the taxi away, then she changed into Russian and asked again, "Is Wei Ran okay?"

"It's alive and kicking like a big carp"

Before Sui Sui finished speaking, Wei Ran also came out of the storage room, and greeted Sui Xin, Olga and Olena sisters.

"You came just fine"

Sui Sui pointed to Samantha who was sitting on the sofa, "Do you want to divination? This is a serious wizard, and Victor told me that she is very accurate. Also, do you want to go to Inta with us to ski and soak in the hot springs?" ?”

"The calculation is very accurate? Isn't that a fortune teller? It seems to be right?"

While Wei Ran muttered to himself, Olga, Olena, and Sui Xin had already surrounded Samantha, and accepted Sui Sui's invitation without thinking.

"Victor"

Jima sat back on the rocking chair by the fireplace and said seriously, "Look at these beautiful girls, they are a decent group of women."

"How?" Wei Ran slumped on another rocking chair and asked.

"Look at them, no matter that underage Lucinda or little sister Lola, they all have their own serious careers and normal dreams."

When Jima said this, he shivered with lingering fear, "Look at the two monsters sent away by Greva just now, do they have breasts wrapped in uterus in their brains?"

"This description is very appropriate," Wei Ran happily agreed.

"You two," Maya, who was waiting in line for a fortune-telling, snapped her fingers, "When are we going to Inta?"

"very soon"

Jima shook his phone, "Alili is preparing to land in Al-Hasa. We will start off when he finishes seeing off the tourists and is about to land in Kazan. This time is enough for your divination."

It was said that these girls completely ignored Wei Ran and Jima, surrounded Lu Xinda and Iger who were in charge of translation, and asked Samantha about their respective concerns.

Seeing this, Wei Ran winked at Ji Ma, and the two brothers got up and walked to the living room on the second floor, stepping on the obviously newly replaced floor.

Scanning the repaired bullet crater on the middle wall between the second and third floors, Wei Ran sat on the sofa, picked up an extra Bobosa submachine gun on the coffee table, looked at it, and then put it aside, He took out the envelope that Mr. Nicholas asked Gorman to hand over from his pocket.

Seeing this, Ji Ma, who had just sat down, reached out to pick up the submachine gun, removed the magazine drum holding dozens of empty ammunition, and after some groping, disassembled it into a few parts.

At the same time, Wei Ran also pulled out a piece of letter paper from the carefully opened envelope.

However, what made him laugh and cry was that this piece of paper did not mention Gorman's "recommended a better place" at all, but only a paragraph written in blue pen.

"If you're going to recruit and do something, take this letter to Khabarovsk and find Isai Popov, you met him. He will help you, he will fully trust you, and you can too Trust him completely.

But no matter what you are going to do, you must cherish your current identity and everything you already have as you cherish life. "

After reading the unsigned words again, Wei Ran silently folded the letter paper according to the original creases and stuffed it into the envelope, then got up and walked into the bedroom, took out the medical box in the metal book, and put the letter put it in.

Putting away the medical kit, when he walked out of the room and returned to the living room, Jima had already taken apart the drums.

"It's hard to imagine that the Soviets defeated Naju with this weapon." Jima said with emotion, "How about giving me this submachine gun?"

"It was originally found by Greva, so take it if you like it." Wei Ran said indifferently, "Besides, this gun is really easy to use."

Subconsciously glanced at the dense repair traces on the walls of the stairs between the second and third floors, Jima reassembled the parts on the table and said, "I take back what I just said, this gun is very suitable even if it is placed now. Keep one at home for self-defense."

"Jima, do you remember Isai Popov from Khabarovsk?" Wei Ran sat down again and asked.

"of course I remember"

Jima pointed to Beria who was lying on the stairs, "Didn't Beria be brought from Uncle Isai's sister, Teacher Sida's house in Inta? I remember that Aurora was in Inta Many tombstones of nuclear prisoners of war were found, and then we finally found Uncle Isai in Khabarovsk and learned the truth, am I right?"

"Indeed it is"

Wei Ran smiled and nodded, secretly thinking about when he would take the time to visit the other party, and when he would return to Volgograd to visit the old man Nikolai who had always cared about him.

"Why do you think of this person?" Jima asked curiously.

"nothing"

Wei Ran smiled, picked up the cigarette case the other party had thrown on the table, took out a branded cigarette, lit it in his mouth, and took a puff.

Seeing this, Ji Ma frowned. He knew that Wei Ran smoked, but he also knew that he rarely smoked on his own initiative.

But in his memory, the last time he saw him smoking actively was when we went to Kiev together. At that time, Wei Ran's mental state was obviously not normal.

Was it really frightened by yesterday's attack?Shouldn't it?Ji Ma murmured to himself, looking at Wei Ran with increasingly suspicious eyes.