Miss Witch doesn't want to be a diva!.

Chapter 558 Strolling in the Summer Breeze
"When do you feel you are beautiful?"

"After get off work, sit quietly in the car."

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Beats with a slight electromagnetic noise sounded one after another. The songs from hundreds of years ago are still classics. The simple greetings between the man and woman in the songs are like a vaguely familiar detail in life. It is so ordinary, yet people can't help but want to listen to it again.

The world outside the car window changes from light to dark in the fierce sunlight. It is still that hot summer, with the familiar chirping of cicadas, but the environment is different.

[Z351 has arrived at the station. Please get off in an orderly manner]
The car door opened, and the heat waves outside, along with the subtle sounds of insects and birds, brushed across her skin, making the girl unable to help but cover her forehead with her fingers, then stepped lightly on the pedal and stepped down.

Standing under the rusty bus stop sign, Tilan looked up. The sky here was particularly blue and the wind felt warm.

[第六纪元 1258年7月9日，蔷薇联邦-格兰索星域-G2-3719（石兰地），下午2点45分29秒]
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When setting foot on this planet, Tilan thought it would be an extremely ancient world full of ruins and relics. He also thought it might be a sparsely populated world that was exclusive to outsiders. But when he really came here, he found that neither of them was true.

Shiland is said to imitate the pronunciation of an ancient word, which roughly means "childhood" or "past". The city style and architecture here have the flavor of ancient times, that is, the ancient era of the earth before supernatural powers appeared.

"That is to say, in that era, there were already such skyscrapers and buildings on Earth, right?" Tilan, wearing a white summer dress and walking in the summer breeze, asked the tour guide in front of her.

"Yes, in fact, the Earth at that time was also developing quite well. The world gradually emerged from ignorance and entered the era of electronic information." The tour guide, wearing sunglasses, introduced to Tilan as he walked.

“Our ancestors lived in such a world.”

"Isn't it amazing? After all, this kind of environment doesn't seem that far away from our current life."

"The Internet is all over the world, rail transit is everywhere, roadside bus stops are everywhere, and the streets are clean and tidy."

"Mr. Tour Guide, have you ever been outside?" the girl asked curiously.

"That's right. It's because I've been out there and know the differences that I'm qualified for this job. If it were another young man, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to tell the difference at first."

"It's been a long time since we last paid attention to the outside world." The uncle tour guide stopped.

"Why don't you go outside and take a look?" the girl asked again.

"Almost every tourist asks this question, and I have given many answers, but it is probably difficult for outsiders to understand."

"A peaceful life doesn't have so many surprises and curiosities. Everything we have is good, so we won't deliberately pursue and experience the outside world you are in."

"Just like me, even though I have been wandering around outside for a long time, I finally chose to come back here because everything here is familiar to me."

The breeze from the roadside blew by, bringing up some dust and sand, which fell on the girl's ankles and insteps. Although the cool sandals were particularly comfortable in the summer, they could not avoid being exposed to dust.

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Walking slowly along the side of the road, all you can see is a sea of ​​green grass with yellow flowers. Some of the grass even extends onto the road, making the girl feel a slight itch as she walks by.

The air was exceptionally quiet, with a bright sky and few birds. There was only the occasional sound of wind, which rolled up the long skirt at the sides of her legs, rustling in the air.

"Is this the power line?" The girl touched the concrete pillar beside the road curiously.

"Yes, just like you said, it is used to transmit electricity, so why not call it a 'telephone pole'." The uncle smiled.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Because I said that's its original name."

……

"Is Miss Lan in high school?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, it seems that I guessed wrong." The tour guide rubbed his hair.

"My daughter looks about the same height as you."

"Yeah, I was this tall when I was in high school, but I didn't grow any taller later." The girl gently held the sun hat on her head and stood in front of a sea of ​​flowers, looking out. The place was barren all around, like a colorful area suddenly emerging from the weeds.

"Do you come here often?"

"Yes, almost every guest will be taken to this side. This is my unique secret as a tour guide, haha."

"Okay, no more jokes. I loved playing here when I was a kid. Now that I'm a tour guide, I want to introduce this place to others."

"If someone is surprised, I'm happy too."

“Oh, by the way, there is a place here specifically for taking photos. I built it by hand. Would you like to come and see it?” As he said that, the uncle walked into the waist-deep sea of ​​flowers, stepped forward, and pushed aside the plants and flowers beside him.

"Here it is." He turned around, revealing a crude wooden bench made of wooden strips behind him. The crossbeam was crooked, and the platform above was just big enough for one person to stand on.

"It's okay. When I took the photo, the lower part was blocked by flowers and plants."

"Yeah." Tilan walked over and looked at the trapezoidal wooden stool which was about the same height as her chest.

"If you need help, I can help you." Seeing the girl stop, the uncle thought she was afraid of heights.

"It shouldn't be difficult." The girl took off her sun hat, stepped lightly on the crooked beam, and before the uncle could react, she stood on top of the stool.

This position is about a quarter of the way into the sea of ​​flowers. Standing on it and looking around, your vision is no longer obstructed by the dense flowers and plants. It is like stepping on a lake made up of colorful flowers and plants. When the wind blows, the grass leaves below rise and fall, creating a beautiful feeling of swaying ripples.

“Very beautiful place.”

"I wasn't wrong, was I? Haha." The uncle laughed heartily.

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After taking the commemorative photos, Tilan returned to the roadside and followed the uncle tour guide in front.

"Feeling tired?"

"Fortunately."

"Your physique is surprisingly good."

"The next attraction is 1200 meters ahead. There is an amusement park there."

"What kind of playground is it?"

“It’s a playground that both children and adults enjoy.”

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A few minutes later, Tilan stopped in front of the gate of the amusement park, where there was an elephant arch painted bright yellow. The facilities inside had no trace of electronic equipment. It was an ancient iron structure, but the surface was covered with rust-proof paint, some of which had fallen off and was later repaired, and some obvious color differences could be seen.

Several children were sitting in a cradle-like rocking car. With the sound of "creaking", the car was rotating around the middle pillar as the adults pushed it, and the children inside also laughed.

The entertainment facilities are very simple, but being so backward, it actually brings a sense of simple happiness that returns to nature.

"Do you want to try it?" The tour guide asked when he saw Tilan standing here and watching for a long time.

"No, I won't sit in a cradle like a baby..." The girl shook her head. Even though she was very childish, she felt a little shy.

"Then let's go take a look in the front." Then the two continued forward and saw several children running excitedly on the slide, and then sliding down holding the handrails. The curve of the terrazzo slide was exceptionally smooth.

Further ahead, there was a seesaw, and vertical parallel bars, which only a few children tried.

Finally, the two stopped under a tall Ferris wheel.

"This is the most important attraction in the amusement park," the tour guide introduced.

"See that little house next to it? It's the engine room. It can control the diesel engine under the Ferris wheel and make the whole Ferris wheel turn slowly."

"Later, at 4 p.m. when it's not so hot, someone will come with the key and start the car, and keep driving it until the sun sets."

After waiting for a while, Tilan watched a staff member who was about the same age as the tour guide come over. He opened the door skillfully, and soon, with a slight sound, the Ferris wheel that was dozens of meters high began to turn slowly.

"Ah, the big iron wheel is moving, I want to go play."

"I also want."

Several children put down the toys and facilities around them, trotted over, and squeezed onto the platform to board the Ferris wheel.

"Just leave these little guys alone. I'll get you a quiet single room later." The uncle on the side suggested helplessly.

"It's ok."

Just like that, Tilan stood under the Ferris wheel, watching the children, led by adults, happily get on the wheel, and then the iron gate closed. The Ferris wheel swayed and was pulled up, then rotated and lifted up step by step.

Afterwards, there were finally no children on the stage and it was her turn.

"follow me."

The tour guide strode forward, jumped onto the platform, held onto the slowly descending iron cage of the Ferris wheel basket, and pulled open its bolt.

Tilan quickened her pace slightly, walked over, held onto the door frame, lowered her head and sat down.

Soon the iron door closed again, and as the basket swayed slightly, it continued to carry the girl upwards.

When the position is still relatively low, the feeling is not very deep. As the line of sight rises step by step and gradually moves away from the earth, the world slowly becomes clearer as it rises.

In the distant urban settlement, tall buildings stand side by side, reflecting a faint golden light in the setting sun. Vehicles are passing by on the road, but no sound can be heard. The higher the altitude, the quieter the surroundings become. There are no car horns, no noisy children, only the slight creaking sound of the rotating iron gears.

The horizontal chair and the hanging cage beneath me were an integrated iron structure, and they were somewhat warm in the afterglow. If I sat there for a little while longer, the heat would be transferred upwards.

It’s not very comfortable. What the uncle said is not right, the girl complained slightly in her heart.

Moreover, Tilan looked at her fingers and the slightly bulging bubbles in the cage, which were covered with dark red rust and peeling anti-rust paint.

When I spread out my fingers, some of the rust was still stuck to the palm of my hand. It would be difficult to clean it without washing with water.

But she didn't mind it. She lightly grasped the vertical bar on the side of the cage with her fingers again, feeling the faint residual heat from the sun, as if it was emitting the temperature of life.

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After a while, the Ferris wheel completed a circle, the door of the cage opened again, and Tilan walked out with the help.

"How about it? Isn't it a different flavor?"

"There are some, but you have to take me to the place to wash hands first." Tilan opened the palm of her left hand, which had faint traces of red rust.

"Oh, I didn't think about it. Haha, it's okay. Come with me. There's a sink over here." The uncle rubbed his head and took Tilan to the sink on the side.

After washing her hands, Tilan gently stroked her forehead with her wet fingers. The coolness made her clear-headed and comfortable.

"Let's go."

She turned around and let the guide lead the way again.

"Then it's time to go back. We'll go to a restaurant to eat, then walk a short distance and take the bus back to the city."

"Ah."

The two strolled along the road under the setting sun and came to a motel on the side of the road. There were also two restaurants nearby, filled with many drivers and local residents.

The prices shown on the menu are very affordable. Although the restaurant is a bit noisy, it is also harmonious. Many of the people there are acquaintances, greeting each other. They gather here after get off work, have a drink and order their favorite dinner.

"It's quieter here." The tour guide took the girl to the second floor, where the decoration was obviously neater, but there were also fewer guests.

I looked at the sign on the side and it seemed that there was an extra charge for the tables here.

"Although it costs 20 yuan more, it will be much more comfortable to enjoy the evening breeze here." The uncle asked Tilan to sit down first, and then went to talk to the boss in the kitchen.

Soon, he came back and sat down in front of the girl.

"It's done. I'll ask the boss to make Miss Lan one of his specialties later."

"But you haven't asked me what I like." Tilan tilted her head slightly.

"It's okay, just eat it later. If you don't like it, I'll ask the boss to change it." The uncle patted his chest and assured.

In response, the girl no longer insisted and turned to look at the scenery outside the window.

There are not many buildings nearby. Large areas of land are covered with weeds, with a small portion planted with drought-resistant crops. Vehicles pass by on the road from time to time, and occasionally a driver stops here, buys a boxed dinner, and then returns to the car.

"Will you trade with the outside world?" Tilan thought about this.

"Trade? Oh, I know what you mean. We do trade with the outside world, such as some high-tech guys, but most civilian products are produced by companies on the planet."

"Everyone is nostalgic. In the past, some big companies tried to open up the market here, but the results were not good, so they simply gave up."

"When I was a kid, I loved using orange soap. I thought it was a world-famous brand because I could buy it everywhere. But when I went to other star regions, I realized that it was a brand unique to Shilandi."

"The same is true for most other products. A planet is big enough to support a very self-consistent system with billions of people living on it."

"In fact, I am not opposed to using new brands, but the habits I have developed since childhood have already been formed, and local brands are also very familiar. Many of them have been made for several generations. Just like the orange soap I mentioned, my grandfather's grandfather used this brand. Since it has not had any problems for so many years and has always been safe, why should I change it?"

The tour guide talked about things in life, and Tilan occasionally asked a question or two, and this went on until dinner was served.

"Crispy swan, cold silver mushroom soup, and steamed rice in lotus leaf."

Three delicious dishes were placed on the table, colorful and delicious. Just as the tour guide said, it was indeed a dinner that would not disappoint.

While tasting the delicious freshly prepared dinner, the girl gradually blended into this world full of fireworks.

"When do you feel you can relax?"

"In the evening, watching the sun slowly set."

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From the player in the corner of the restaurant, the duet between a man and a woman in the song echoed again.

(End of this chapter)