Darkness is Coming

  Yang Xiaoqian clearly remembered the last meeting he had with Liu Yuanzhou. The time was the night after the memorial ceremony for the martyrs of the Southern Capital Defense War. The location was Zijin Villa. The reason why he remembered it so clearly was because Liu Yuanzhou’s appearance at that time left a deep impression on Yang Xiaoqian.

An able-bodied person confines himself in a wheelchair equipped with various electronic devices, replaces his limbs with robots, replaces his vocal cords with brain waves, and declares that the body is nothing more than a container with limited capacity, and one should strive to break free 's fetters.

   Anyone who sees it will be horrified and memorable.

   But only after less than two weeks, Liu Yuanzhou completely changed his appearance, which made Yang Xiaoqian unable to be surprised.

The smiling and teasing man in front of him made Yang Xiaoqian feel both familiar and unfamiliar. This time, the tea he brought was not delivered by a robot or an orderly, but by himself. Li took the teacup and pointed to the corpse in Yuanjiang.

At that time, the Yuan Salvation Society had not yet appeared, and many people had not yet sacrificed. At that time, Liu Yuanzhou’s decision had both a thunderous method of iron and blood and a gentle policy of gentleness, rather than cold-blooded taking other people’s lives as bargaining chips to calculate gains and losses; at that time When negotiating with people, Liu Yuanzhou will be reasonable, use tactics, and play tricks. Maybe after the plan succeeds, he will hold a teapot and hum a few times in private, instead of directly reporting the expected bottom line of the negotiator, and then expressionlessly. Unilaterally announced the end of the negotiation; at that time, Liu Yuanzhou, like everyone else, would be angry and laugh.

  Like now, a natural smile, a human smile that reflects real emotions.

"you……"

The steaming tea in the cup caused a burning sensation in the palm of his hand, which made Yang Xiaoqian come back to his senses and wanted to ask "how did you become like this", but he didn't know how to speak, and he also thought about the questions he wanted to ask when he came. , At this time, it all became a mess, tangled, and unable to make sense.

"I know you have a lot of questions, I will leave enough time for you, but time is precious, we better know how to cherish it, let's start." Liu Yuanzhou raised the cup, blew into the cup, and sipped from the edge of the cup A small sip of tea, a common action that any normal person might do that could not be more common, appeared on him but filled with a sense of disobedience.

  When the brain starts to think, the scorching heat in the palms is even more annoying, Yang Xiaoqian loosens his fingers, and the teacup is supported by a small cloud of black mist.

After pondering for a while, Yang Xiaoqian asked, "Last time at Zijin Villa, you told me that you were glad that you found a way to break the shackles and realize your ideals, but it will take a little time. Excuse me, is the change in you related to this? , and also, is the time you need now shortened or increased?"

"Yes, it is closely related. Compared with the last meeting, my progress has taken a big step forward, and the closed loop will be completed soon." Liu Yuanzhou shook the glass in his hand and asked, "I don't like drinking. Tea? Change to wine? I think maybe you need a little alcohol now."

  Yang Xiaoqian laughed dumbly, shook his head and said, "I didn't expect to see the sun rise in the west in my lifetime, but I could hear you joking, and I didn't expect that we would have the opportunity to talk like this. It's good, you are finally like a person again."

   "Thank you." Liu Yuanzhou's thank you was righteous, as if Yang Xiaoqian was complimenting him just now.

   Then, Liu Yuanzhou raised his left hand and glanced at the watch on his wrist.

  Yang Xiaoqian is convinced that with Liu Yuanzhou's computing power, he can accurately grasp every minute and every second, and does not need a watch at all. The reason for this action is just a vague reminder to hurry up.

   This little gesture made Liu Yuanzhou more like a humane person.

   "I heard you used the word 'closed loop' just now, um, it's interesting, so, next question, you deliberately let go of the mutant, is it part of this 'loop'?"

   "Yes, if you can ask this question in a positive tone, you have grown up." Liu Yuanzhou gave a thumbs up, this action did not cause any more surprises, Yang Xiaoqian accepted too much today and felt numb.

   Taking a deep breath, Yang Xiaoqian forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, and tried his best to say in a gentle tone: "Can you please tell me what your plan is?"

   Liu Yuanzhou smiled without saying a word.

"You should know that because of your plan and because you deliberately let go of the mutants, how many people who didn't have to die and shouldn't have died! Including many Chinese compatriots!" Yang Xiaoqian was enraged by Liu Yuanzhou's attitude, gritted his teeth and said, "In the end why!"

  " Fishing. "Liu Yuanzhou gave an inexplicable answer.

   "Fishing?" Yang Xiaoqian clenched his fists and wanted to beat people.

   Liu Yuanzhou restrained his smile and said solemnly: "You will know later, but I can't say it now."

"Can't tell? Hehe, I never believe in any nonsense that can't be revealed. Since I don't want to tell it, there must be a reason, and it must be that we don't want to let us know. Why can't we know? I think you are hiding in your heart and no one is willing. The plan you mentioned must keep everyone in the dark, right? Including Chairman Wen? Commander Liu, Director Liu, are you really dedicated to serving the country and the people?" Shadows permeated Yang Xiaoqian's body, like It swirled around like smoke, sending out danger signals.

   Liu Yuanzhou calmly looked into Yang Xiaoqian's eyes and said nothing.

The silent gaze only lasted for three seconds, and Yang Xiaoqian was discouraged, lowered his head and sighed: "If you really have different intentions, you can always make up a lie that I can't see through with your ability. Since you choose to hide it, I think There must be a reason for you. If you can't answer me now, forget it. Tell me the answer later. Did I ask other questions?"

   "Okay." Liu Yuanzhou nodded, a smile on his face again, a patient and warm smile.

"Bai is making waves in the U.S. Federation, is it the Ming Xiu plank road to cross Chencang secretly?" Yang Xiaoqian asked the question he was most worried about, "He let so many mutants expose themselves in the U.S. Federation, and made such a big move, it's just for a game. As a show, in order to fight for a legal residence in the United States, I don't believe it. As I think about it, mutants need a tough bargaining chip in order to fight for living space. At present, the best bargaining chip is nuclear weapons, but countries with nuclear weapons do not Only the United States and China, I suspect Bai's real target is the nuclear weapons of Britain and France in Europe."

   "That's right."

   "Right?"

   "That's right."

   "Then, should I be worried?"

"no need to worry."

Yang Xiaoqian nodded slightly, with a complicated expression. They are now discussing an issue that is likely to be related to the survival of human civilization. In the outside world, a natural enemy that has never existed in the history of human evolution is learning how to use human weapons to deal with human beings, but standing here , Standing in front of Liu Yuanzhou with Zhizhu in his hand, he felt that there was not much need to worry, just because Liu Yuanzhou didn't need to worry?

"Well, it seems that I can't ask anything from you. Since you said it's okay, then it's okay." Yang Xiaoqian pulled the right corner of his mouth, revealing an ugly smile that was only half-curved, and made up for it in his heart. The second half of the sentence that was not finished in the last sentence: After all, Chairman Wen is still on it, and it is not his turn to consider these matters.

   "I don't tell you, it's really for your own good." Liu Yuanzhou said something unnecessary.

   Yang Xiaoqian couldn't believe his eyes. He clearly saw love and pity in Liu Yuanzhou's eyes.

  Care? pity?

  Yang Xiaoqian shook his head: "The last question, you seem to have changed back to an emotional person instead of a cold machine. Are your emotions real?"