Chapter 142 Encounter
Zong Qiong felt that Jiang Changyi was right, so he agreed.
Mingyue Mountain already has a hiking trail built as a tourist attraction. It is not difficult to climb the mountain, but there are a lot of weeds growing there.
Standing on a commanding height with a wide view, Zong Qiong looked around and said, "This is a good thing. The range of wild animals has expanded. We don't have to climb over mountains and cross rivers to look for them."
Jiang Changyi asked: "Then what should we do now?"
“…”
Zong Qiong sat down silently on the big rock.
"Let's use ourselves as dumb bait and wait for the smart predator to find us."
"?" Jiang Changyi found it hard to believe that such words would come out of Zong Qiong's mouth.
But he still sat down obediently next to Zong Qiong.
"Your ideas are always surprising."
"You too." Zong Qiong thought the same.
Jiang Changyi smiled. He certainly knew how eccentric he was in the eyes of most people, but he didn't care.
Your life is your own. Only you know whether you are happy or not, and only you can experience it personally.
Other people's opinions?
Sorry, I don't care.
Those who always want to change other people's lifestyles and ideas according to their own will are the ones with problems.
Since it is not your problem or fault, why should you feel sorry or sad about it?
Jiang Changyi and Zong Qiong are the same kind of people. They are both aliens in the eyes of others and are incomprehensible freaks.
But they can empathize with each other, and their attitudes towards this problem are surprisingly consistent.
So these two complaints are not actually attacks on each other, but a kind of tacit and open-minded self-mockery.
Zong Qiong didn't smile, but just looked quietly at the sea of clouds rolling in the mountains, his eyes so calm that it seemed as if he had no emotions at all.
He said: "Before, I didn't care about anything else. I just wanted to achieve higher academic achievements, to surpass him, and to prove my own worth."
Zong Qiong didn't say who "he" was, but Jiang Changyi knew that "he" was referring to Zong Qiong's father, Zong Wusheng.
"But there was a very hateful person who shattered that person's image and made me realize that he was not a competent father."
"A person has different identities. As a scholar, he may be really outstanding, but as a father and a family member, he is a complete failure."
The mountain wind blows the overgrown weeds, bringing with it lush greenery and making it easier for people to breathe.
"You made me lose the target of my pursuit."
There was relief in Zong Qiong's voice.
No longer taking medication to control his body's hormones on a regular basis, his emotions have become richer and he's more like a living person.
"But it also made me realize that life isn't about clinging to something."
"It's for family, for emotions, for... love."
When he mentioned that vague word, a smile as bright as the sun appeared on Zong Qiong's face.
That warm feeling was something he had never experienced before.
However, Jiang Changyi shook his head and said, "No, in my opinion, people don't live just to be loved."
Hearing Jiang Changyi's denial, Zong Qiong's pupils trembled and he looked at him in surprise and doubt.
Jiang Changyi found that he particularly liked seeing Zong Qiong make this expression. He felt it was so cute, like a primary school student with an overflowing thirst for knowledge.
He couldn't help laughing and explained:
"One thing you have to understand is that it's impossible for someone to be with you from beginning to end in your life, and naturally, it's impossible for someone to love you forever from beginning to end."
"If you live your whole life just to be loved, aren't you destined to never get it?"
"This..." Zong Qiong was stunned. He really couldn't refute it.
Jiang Changyi loosened his grip, feeling the warmth of the mountain breeze, and said calmly, "Love is important, but there's no need to be obsessed with being loved."
“The person who loves you the most should actually be yourself. You are the one who stays with you the longest.”
“No matter what kind of trouble you find yourself in, no matter what kind of road you’re lost on, the only one who can save you is yourself.”
Jiang Changyi pointed to the sky.
"So I never believe in ghosts or gods, nor do I believe in saviors."
He placed his palms on his chest.
"I only believe in myself."
"Whether it's getting up from the ground or finding the direction to move forward, it all depends on my hands and eyes. It all depends on myself."
Jiang Changyi looked at his palms, with a satisfied and happy smile on his face.
He loves himself more than anyone else.
He doesn't need to beg others, nor does he need to please others deliberately, nor does he need to prove his own worth.
I myself am a good person.
“…”
Zong Qiong looked into Jiang Changyi's eyes in shock.
The shock that came from his heart made him open his mouth slightly, but he couldn't say anything.
Zong Qiong is not a fool. After he stopped taking hormone drugs, many of his troubles gradually became clear.
However, he originally thought that he already understood what he was missing, but after listening to Jiang Changyi's words, he found that he actually didn't understand.
Communication is a process of mutual output and reception. While Jiang Changyi was explaining, he was actually going over this journey again in his mind.
Of course, this explanation is just his own personal opinion. Everyone will have different and unique opinions, just like Zong Qiong now, which requires time to understand and accept.
——Of course, you don’t have to accept it. This world is a place where a hundred flowers bloom and everyone can have their own opinions and attitudes.
"Chiu——"
A black shadow flashed across the sky, as fast as lightning.
Zong Qiong and Jiang Changyi looked at each other, and both of their mental scans caught up with the black shadow. They instantly knew that it was a swift that had been affected by spiritual energy and mutated.
Leo came out of the contract space, and Jiang Changyi and Zong Qiong sat on it together, following the direction Yuyan left.
“Chirp—chirp—”
The swift's call is very urgent, sounding anxious, and it flies very fast.
Jiang Changyi established a mental connection and said, "Hello, please don't be afraid. We have no ill intentions."
"Chirp? (What's that sound? Who are you?)"
"I am the human following you. Don't worry, we won't hurt you."
“Chirp Chirp!! (My child is in danger! I need to find my husband!)”
"Don't worry, we can help."
“Chirp?? (……)”
The swift then stopped and looked at Leo and the others.
It had seen humans before, but at that time it had no intelligence and just thought that these upright apes were very powerful.
But now it is in a very urgent situation, and these powerful upright apes may really be able to help it.
"Chuchu!! (Follow me!)"
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