Why it never ends

Chapter 915 Honey Pot Man

"...Huh?" Xu Ruyi looked at her dumbfounded.

"There was an auxiliary police officer on the roadside at that time. I entrusted Miaomiao to her and then went up to rescue people."

"How dare you!" Xu Ruyi almost shouted, "You don't even know the place, so you just rush in? What if you get in too?"

"I know you," Hesta said. "I know that place very well."

"Where is it?"

"Not far from the University of Technology, there is a large shopping mall," Hesta gestured. "There is a study room on the third floor over there. I used to go there often, so I am familiar with that area."

Speaking of this, Hesta suddenly sighed.

"It's a pity that the crew certificate was lost in the fire again... I will find time to replace it later."

Xu Ruyi's heart was pounding when she heard that. She couldn't say a word, so she had to hit Hesta on the shoulder a few times. At this time, the sound of soup pouring out of the stove came from the kitchen. Xu Ruyi ran into the kitchen quickly and mouthed Li still kept muttering "oh my god oh my god".

Hesta was still laughing in the living room. She lowered her eyes slightly and put a postcard with only an address and time into an envelope. Then she looked at her phone and copied an address from Yu Xuekun on the front of the envelope.

……

On the afternoon of February 18th.

Shiyi and Qiqi followed Hesta into Yu Xuekun's car. Considering that the two children were less than 1.4 meters tall, Yu Xuekun prepared two child seats in advance.

"I don't want to sit here!" Eleven struggled dissatisfiedly, "This is for children! I want to sit in the front!"

"If you don't take this ride, if you meet the police on the road, they might hold you in midway."

"……you're lying!"

"Then you can give it a try, but first of all, Jane has to catch a flight today," Yu Xuekun said softly, "So, if you are really detained, you can only stay alone."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qiqi had already fastened the seat belt on the safety seat herself.

Eleven looked at Hesta with a serious expression, who nodded expressionlessly.

A few minutes later, the four set off.

Qiqi looked out the window and suddenly turned to look at Yu Xuekun who was driving: "Auntie, this doesn't seem to be the direction to the airport."

"Instead of going to the airport, let's go to the station." Yu Xuekun answered.

"Station?" Qiqi was a little surprised, "Aren't we going to Pingjing first? Should we go by train?"

"Haha, no, we have to take the train and go further north first."

"Where to go!" Eleven asked loudly.

"Haha, don't ask me," Yu Xuekun replied, "I'm just a helper."

……

In the evening, a cafe.

Yugali held a postcard with neither signature nor text, and opened the door here with a heavy heart.

The cafes in the town are much shabbier than those in Mei County and Orange Town, and they don’t just sell coffee and desserts. Today’s specials at the door also say several types of rice bowls with special prices.

In the midst of the delicious food and everyone talking and laughing, Yugali saw Hesta sitting by the window, waving her right hand to him.

After not seeing each other for a long time, both of them saw some changes in each other. They pursed their lips at the same time and greeted each other with a subtle smile.

"You look much better," Hesta held the cup in his left hand and took the initiative to pour water for Eucalyptus. "I was worried that you wouldn't be used to it after you came back."

It was not until this moment that Eucalyptus suddenly realized that Hesta's once empty right sleeve had now become complete.

"your hands……"

"It's a bionic arm." Hesta replied, "Prosthetic arm." Yugali stood up and grabbed Hesta's right hand - how could this be a prosthetic arm? It's even soft and warm to the touch.

"I'm leaving," Hesta said.

"where to?"

"District 12."

"……so far away."

"Yes," Hesta nodded, "Have you read the recent news? The mercury needle over there is having some trouble."

"Oh, I heard that, but you-"

"I am also a mercury needle." Hesta replied.

Yugali opened his eyes again.

"How are you doing during this time?" Hesta asked.

Yugali lowered her gaze again. She stared at the greasy red and white checkered tablecloth on the table, with a faint smile on her face: "...it can't be compared to when I was in Orange Town, but I really don't have to worry about it anymore. Have a good time.”

"Were you always on tenterhooks when you were in Orangetown?"

"Yes," Yugali looked out the window, "I can't help but wonder if and when this good luck will end."

Yugali laughed softly: "...I won't say anymore."

"I came here today for two things. One is to say goodbye to you," Hesta whispered, "and the other is to have a chat with you."

"I guessed it was you when I received the postcard." Yugali pressed the postcard on the table. The screen showed the library of the University of Technology. Some young students were studying at their desks. "How can you be sure that I will come? Well, if I don’t come, won’t your trip be in vain?”

"But you're here."

Eucalyptus laughed again.

"Am I quite self-centered sometimes?" Hesta said suddenly.

"...No, why would you think so?"

"Last year," Hesta's throat moved, "last summer, someone told me that I grew up in a honeypot. I didn't think so at the time, but now that I think about it, it makes sense."

Yugali looked at her funny: "What should I say?"

"When I was a kid, when I first entered the Mercury Needle Base, I once met someone——"

"You told me," Eucalyptus said, "that your guardian gave you a gun."

"Yes, but I have more than one gun," Hesta looked at her. "I also had a very good assistant officer by my side at the time. Whenever I needed help, she would be by my side. Not only that. , the base also issued a restraining order against that person, prohibiting him from approaching me. They deducted his allowance and lowered his credit rating... Although there are always loopholes to exploit, I can feel that everyone is trying to protect me. , trying to keep me from harm.”

"...That's great."

"Yes," Hesta said, "Although the training is hard, you are always told that your mission is to end the disaster caused by chelation disease, so your ability, your courage... and even your existence , are all very important. The training officer will tell you over and over again that you must be tough, brave, calm, and alert... because all the mercury needles who walk out of the base are like this, and only such people can fight with chelates. victory in the struggle.”

"...It's very hard." Yugali whispered.

"But it's also fun, right?"

The two stared into each other's eyes.

"Try to imagine a world like this," Hesta said softly, "where it is still very difficult for a person to accomplish something, and without going through hard work, people still can't get anything. However, there are people everywhere. It’s an opportunity. You don’t have to worry about money or time, because no matter what you do, you will get support. No one will suddenly jump out to question your judgment, and no one will challenge you before you start to achieve real output. Asking—Aren’t you curious? How far can you go in a place with no constraints?”

"Okay, Jane..." Yugali raised his hand to support his forehead.

"Maybe you will become a doctor, or you may continue to be a translator, or an ordinary clerk; maybe you gradually feel tired after staying in the city for a while, so you start raising horses and help run a farm; maybe you Be a hunter, or a ranger, maybe you'll drive a tractor and drive around-"

"That's enough, that's enough," Yugali shook his head, his eyes burning slightly, "...I...I...what's the point of talking to me now, I've already -"

Hesta suddenly slapped a blank file form in front of Yugali.

"Although you left before, in theory, you are still my accompanying family member." Hesta took out a pen from his coat. "After you sign, you can follow me to District 12."