Chapter 94 "Third Person Perspective" Wait, what did you call me?

Chapter 94 「Third Person Perspective」 Wait, what did you call me?

Episode 94 "Third Person Perspective" Wait, what did you call me?

Fu Lin has seen Li Zhi's calligraphy.

His handwriting is in the standard font style that one would find when copying a calligraphy piece.

It is easy to imitate his handwriting. Just search for free calligraphy copies on the Internet and click on the first one that appears. Therefore, his handwriting often looks like printed fonts and is very popular.

However, when he writes quickly, you can still see his own brushstrokes.

The most distinctive point is that when he writes the character “少” in connected strokes, he likes to treat the second stroke as the last stroke, writing the left stroke as a right stroke, or hooking the long stroke back a little.

After reading the name, Fu Lin subconsciously checked the handwriting in the book - it was indeed Li Zhi's handwriting.

He had mixed emotions.

Now that he was overloaded with information, he found it difficult to think about the current situation: So, what is going on?

If all the books here have been read by Li Zhi, plus the time needed to take notes, how could he possibly finish reading them at his current age as a college student?

If it wasn't Li Zhi who did it, then what is the answer?

Li Zhi is older than he lets on. Or, has he experienced the reincarnation of this world and even transcended the cycle of life and death? He is the only one who knows that this world is in an eternal cycle and is the spiritual pillar of the entire Vita?

Is this the answer?

This speculation sent a slight chill down Fu Lin's spine.

Fu Lin felt that he was getting closer to the truth, but he still didn't know what the truth was. Just like observing things, it doesn't mean that the closer you are, the better, the clearer and more obvious it is, and the whole picture of the whole thing will be. Sometimes the closer you are, the easier it is to see only part of it and not discover the truth.

"Li Zhi, who is this person?"

Fu Lin couldn't help but wonder, if Li Zhi was really an ordinary person, how could he have finished reading all these books? And if he is not ordinary... then what does his hidden identity mean?

Fu Lin was very reluctant to give a bad answer. If Li Zhi has really been in this cycle for a long time, then is he an "insider" or a "manipulator"?

In the reasoning game, the person who knows the truth is often not an innocent person, and may even be the manipulator of the entire incident.

But……

When this thought came to Fu Lin's mind, he was very resistant to hearing a bad truth.

Even though many people in this world have subjective initiative and their own thoughts and emotions, the ending of the reasoning game is always very simple. Especially those real masterminds, after being caught, they are often not just thrown into jail, but more often they either commit suicide or are executed by other means.

It's as if if a person didn't die, but was simply locked in a prison cage, it would still cause terror. That kind of terror is like a time bomb, or the ebb tide before a tsunami, which does not make people feel at ease at all. Or, in other words, only a spectacular ending is worthy of the other party's status——

Therefore, the end of most sinners is death.

Including former Mayor Ethel.

When his crime was exposed, Mayor Ethel chose to commit suicide.

Fu Lin couldn't accept the sight of his friend dying in front of him.

That's why they are so fearless.

Even if he doesn't believe that he really has to be loyal to the entire organization, he doesn't take extra precautions against himself. Is this the reason?

Are you sure you wouldn't want your friend's crime to be exposed?

Are you sure you would never dare to push your friend to a dead end?

Don’t dare to become the culprit who kills your relatives and friends?

If someone came up to him now, like Yun Linshi, and told him that the reason they voluntarily formed a team with him was just to use him.

Fu Lin wouldn't be so conflicted.

However, Fu Lin felt that it would be difficult for him to get the answer.

Because leaving an ambiguous answer may save the other person at the last moment.

Only film and television works can give a clear-cut decision, so that both the protagonist and the reader can get a satisfactory answer.

From a realistic perspective, the best answer is definitely to not explain it clearly and keep the information gap.

After all, up to now, Fu Lin has never been hurt by these partners.

And now, their attitudes towards each other are frank and natural.

One more thing I can say -

That is, Fu Lin actually didn’t think there was anything wrong with residents’ self-awakening.

The progress of mankind is due to the fact that they know that they are limited by natural conditions and do not accept the arrangements of fate, which is why they have achieved the current growth. For example, if people had not thought about conquering fire, they would probably not have survived the ignorant age 550,000 years ago. The same principle applies to people's conquest of the sky and the ocean.

When people want to change the world, they always make others think they are crazy.

However, if there is a road leading to heaven, given human beings' innate spirit of challenge, they will surely persevere in filling that road with people.

Now, let alone the fact that they already know they are in a cycle, it is reasonable for them to want to make changes...

“…That’s not what you said before.”

Shang Hexing on the other end of the phone felt that he had received bad news from Fu Lin.

He couldn't help but let his expression fall.

I already had a basic understanding of "Eternal Return" when I entered the official website.

At that time, Shang Hexing clearly saw that Fu Lin only wanted to get the truth here, so that he could give himself a reason to continue staying in Anubis.

But now, the person is still the same person, but the words are like someone else with a different heart.

"Anyway, I've got the location. I'll contact Cui Shi to check the base." Shang Hexing only cared about achieving his goal - finding out the truth and leaving Anubis.

Fu Lin is the type of person who won't argue even if he has a disagreement.

Unless the act of quarreling brings him substantial benefits.

Fu Lin: “I am just expressing my thoughts on “Eternal Recurrence”. ”

Shang Hexing knew what Fu Lin meant by saying this, which was that he would no longer be willing to express any of his true thoughts. He felt a little irritated because if it were the same as usual, he would definitely not care about such things. But they have already begun to pry open the secrets of this world and are about to investigate all the truths. This may be the key for them to leave.

If I break away from Fu Lin, the loss will outweigh the gain.

Shang Hexing adjusted his emotions and continued in a calm tone: "You have been deeply involved in this place more than once or twice."

If you want to stay here so much, why are you competing with me for the first place?

Can't I just stay here by myself?

Shang Hexing's heart was full of ups and downs, but his voice became colder and colder as he spoke: "But the most urgent task is the present. "Eternal reincarnation" is indeed a groundbreaking concept for them, but many people are very satisfied with their current lives, or they suspect that even if they break the reincarnation, the future will not necessarily get better, so it is better to live the known life now. ”

Shang Hexing continued: "Even if you are a savior who has seen through everything, you cannot decide the future and life of others from a high position. This is not forward-looking wisdom, but a kind of "dictatorship" packaged as an ideological revolution. To give a simple example, your parents have never told you that "this is for your own good, you should follow their wishes." ”

Fu Lin: “…”

Shang Hexing: "Did they ask you what you think?"

Fu Lin: "...your example is really typical."

He did not directly refute it.

Because what Shang Hexing said was indeed true.

Shang Hexing said casually: "Does it mean that you have broken through the defense?"

Fu Lin: “…”

Fu Lin: “No.”

Shang Hexing: "I will be very upset. Because I have been controlled like this since I was a child, so I don't accept them. Maybe this is what other people often call an ungrateful person, or someone who is inexplicably hostile to others. If I live in this world and am rescued, I will indeed live a good life, but I will still feel unhappy because my choice has been taken away."

Shang Hexing: "...Maybe it's just a sense of boundaries, but I also know that I am a little sick."

Fu Lin: “…”

Shang Hexing: “…………”

Fu Lin: “………………”

Shang Hexing: "Where's the sound?"

Fu Lin: "Is it okay for you to say these things to me?"

Shang Hexing: "It doesn't matter if you can say it, but you don't need to tell anyone."

Fu Lin: “…”

Shang Hexing: "What happened again?"

Fu Lin: "I feel like you've changed." Although Fu Lin could still sense that this was a move to use one's own story to open the other person's heart, it was strange that Shang Hexing was not so patient, nor was he so willing to open himself up.

As soon as these words fell, Shang Hexing's brows moved, as if they were rubbed by something sticky. He could even feel his scalp tingling.

When this kind of dramatic lines happen to oneself, it is like suggesting that one has done something ridiculous and said something shameless.

This serious psychological imbalance made Shang Hexing quickly say: "I don't regret being in the space. I'll give you a knife in the end. The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Don't think I'm getting close to you."

Fu Lin on the other end of the phone was really silent at this moment.

Shang Hexing also noticed this.

I am really talking about things that are not important.

Shang Hexing could feel the blood on his face slowly cooling down, and even the feeling of shame he had just felt had disappeared, along with a sense of caution and alertness that also made him wake up.

But the topic was opened.

Shang Hexing also made it clear: "What do you think? If the current cooperation is just to stab me in the future, you can also make it clear now. However, I can remind you of one thing, even if you die in this world, it does not mean real death, you will just lose your memory and stay in this world. So, if you really hate me to the core, I'm afraid nothing you do to me will help."

Fu Lin said: "How do you know that "even if you die in this world, it does not mean you are really dead"? ”

Shang Hexing discovered that Fu Lin’s focus was different from what he had imagined. Could it be that he cared about his concealment?

Come to think of it, Shang Hexing and Fu Lin have never had a conversation like today since they met again. Although this opportunity is really bad, it doesn't matter.

"Former Mayor Ethel is a player, he just chose to stay in this city."

Fu Lin subconsciously asked, "Why don't you say it?"

"Isn't this the story of a dragon slayer who eventually becomes a dragon?" Shang Hexing thought it didn't matter. "I wasn't familiar with you at the time. It's useless to tell you about it. Besides, if I had more points than you, wouldn't you have more psychological barriers to backstab me? There's no need for me to give you a chance."

Fu Lin: "Do you think that the concept of "eternal reincarnation" was proposed by former mayor Ethel? If he is indeed a player, then there must be other winning players. ”

This sentence comes in a strange way.

Shang Hexing asked in confusion: "Other winning players? What do you mean?"

"For example, someone who can live forever in this world." Fu Lin said, "So he can prove that this world is eternal reincarnation."

Fu Lin felt that the name "Li Zhi" was on the tip of his tongue and was about to come out.

But his thoughts were quickly shattered by Shang Hexing's words. "So what did he wish for? For immortality? Or to become the god of this world? Did this player read too many novels or watch too many anime? How old is he? Is he an adult?"

"..." Fu Lin swallowed the name "Li Zhi" for a moment.

Li Zhicai is not such a naive person.

no.

"Did the former mayor mention any players from the same class?" Fu Lin asked again, "Maybe we can find other clues. Are there any connections between them? According to what you said, if the dead players will live here without any memories, maybe Ethel will contact the old players?"

Shang Hexing: “Never heard of it.”

Fu Lin said, "There's no point in hiding anything more now."

Shang Hexing: "Would you contact your elementary school classmates who you didn't know well in the past just because you were in the same class with them, and remind them that you got first place in the exam?"

Fu Lin: “…”

Shang Hexing: "Is there anything you should tell me?"

"..." Having said that, Fu Lin felt that any speculation he had was not off limits. "...I saw Li Zhi's book here. Through your conversation just now, have you ever wondered if Li Zhi is also one of the players?"

After all, there were things he didn't say - for example, from his perspective, it was he who killed Shang Hexing.

No wonder Shang Hexing is always polite when speaking to me. I guess he feels guilty.

There must be problems in this part, but it is not something that needs to be discussed now.

"What book?"

Fu Lin clearly felt that Shang Hexing's voice became clearer.

The type of books is not the most important thing, but the number of books is the focus.

"Based on my observation, it would take at least 800 years to read all these books and take notes."

Shang Hexing said: "If that's really the case, then have we fallen into Li Zhi's trap from the beginning? He knew that we were outsiders in this world, so he helped you solve the case all the way. He even acted as an invisible man in the last mayor case. It is very likely that he didn't want people to know his identity."

"What's the benefit of him helping me?" Fu Lin didn't believe that Li Zhi was a scheming person. "It can't be that he thinks of me as his most admired or best friend, right?"

“That’s right.”

Fu Lin was not satisfied with Shang Hexing's words, but there was no need to argue about these things.

After all, every time they talked about Li Zhi, they always couldn't reach an agreement.

However, this time when discussing Cui Shi's plan, it unexpectedly went more smoothly than before. Before, each of them worked on their own things, but now they are more willing to exchange information with each other.

Maybe this isn't a big deal to other people.

But for the aloof and arrogant Shang Hexing and the deep-minded Xi Fulin, this is an extremely difficult step to take. Because in addition to personality factors, what stands between them are life and death situations and positions.

There would never be anything extra between two people other than cooperation.

It is easy to put aside prejudices and work together on a task.

It is extremely difficult to put aside prejudices and open up to each other.

However, they did not expect that things would develop faster than they imagined. Especially since they thought that in Choi Si’s plan, he would be able to hold out longer, and at least would not be targeted so quickly.

Unexpectedly, after the base was blown up, news of Cui Shi's death also came in...

The two once thought that they were the protagonists of the story, standing on the top of the so-called wave of fate. However, they soon realized that the chessboard of fate had never been centered around them; they were just pushed forward by the waves.

They thought they had a firm hold on the string of fate, but little did they know that they were the puppets being pulled by the string.

*

Vita Biological Research Baseγ.

The cold incandescent light illuminated the entire underground laboratory building again.

The light shines through layers of protective glass, casting ghostly and cold shadows on the furnishings in the house. The wall had a metallic luster and a row of surveillance screens were embedded on the surface. Dense codes and data flashed on the screens, waiting for the operator to string these numbers and letters together to form keys leading to the entire Anubis. The air was filled with only the cold air of the air conditioner, intertwined with the low hum of electronic equipment running, making people feel dull and suffocated unconsciously.

In this cold meeting room of the base, Cui Shi's fate was locked in frame by frame of images.

“…It seems that his death is inevitable.”

An Qingyan turned off the interruption casually, and the light from the screen flashed slightly in his eyes. He glanced at Fu Lin who was sitting quietly in the corner, and said lightly, "It is said that you got the intelligence from the police station, which enabled us to make timely arrangements to blow up the base and the underground passage."

Before he finished his words, the constant temperature system on the ceiling of the conference room made a slight ticking sound.

It was just an ordinary sound, but at this moment it sounded like some kind of timing device running slowly.

An Qingyan continued, “As soon as you entered Vita, you made a contribution, Shanghexing.”

The seven or eight people in front of Fu Lin silently leaned back in their chairs, revealing Fu Lin who was sitting in the last seat.

Fu Lin turned from watching the video to looking at An Qingyan, who was sitting to the left of Xin Qiao. He turned the pen unconsciously and said calmly, "I just followed the arrangement. If you think that it is my credit that the key person was able to escape from the previous base, then that is my credit. If you think that my notification forced you to give up an underground test tower and that it was my bad luck, then that is fine."

Fu Lin looked around and saw some indifferent, some calm, some expectant, and some wary eyes. "I came here to find out what "eternal reincarnation" is. I am "Shang Hexing". Some people already know who I am. If you are interested, you can ask people who know me. ”

When he finished saying this, he could see Miao Lunan, who was sitting diagonally opposite him, just lowering his head and playing with the pen in his hand.

When Fu Lin and Shang Hexing were communicating, Cui Shi was also present.

He also told Fu Lin that Miao Lunan was suspected to be an undercover agent for Vita.

At this moment, Miao Lunan should also know that Cui Shi was suspected by the organization on his behalf and was also punished. The place of punishment is still in a public place, which means that this person cannot appear again.

Fu Lin didn't look for too long, but quickly focused his attention on a few familiar faces.

If he really wanted to obtain information, it would be most reasonable to get it from Miao Lunan.

Fu Lin's gaze shifted to Xin Qiao who was sitting in the middle.

Because at this moment the other person's eyes are on him. Perhaps it was because there was an IV stand next to him, and Xin Qiao's face looked extremely pale, with almost no blood color left, or perhaps it was because Fu Lin remembered that Xin Qiao had once slapped him.

So, in Fu Lin's opinion, even the silent Xin Qiao's eyes revealed a certain neuroticism.

He was like a stubborn and tough madman who could not compromise with anyone, and also like a seriously ill patient who was unwilling to accept his fate at the end of his life, with a stubborn strength.

There was neither the shadow of Tang Li nor the flamboyance of Cui Shi when he was laughing and scolding.

“…”

The silence did not last long.

Xin Qiao said, "At this stage, we will start to deal with Vita's public opinion issues. Since Shanghexing is here, you will be responsible for setting up an anonymous polling website to investigate Vita's public opinion in the entire Anubis."

Fu Lin paused, flicked the pen tip with his finger, and the pen turned a circle, "Okay."

Xin Qiao said, "The second thing, the preparation of materials, should continue to be handed over to Yun Linshi."

Material preparation?

When Fu Lin heard this word, he remained calm on the surface, but in his heart he began to ponder the deeper meaning behind it. .

"Other matters should proceed as planned." Xin Qiao was always quick and decisive in meetings. "If there are no objections, the meeting is adjourned."

After this voice came out, the eyes in the conference room crossed, collided briefly and then quickly looked away.

This whole process took no more than three or four seconds, and everyone seemed to be either standing still or being indifferent and numb.

Xin Qiao was already accustomed to this kind of atmosphere, so naturally he would not spend much effort to persuade people.

Just before he opened his mouth to dismiss the meeting, Miao Lunan's voice rang out across the conference table. He said: "Li Zhi's father has been arrested and taken to the police station for investigation. What should we do now?"

There is also a self-evident meaning behind this - whether to rescue, abandon directly, or execute.

"Useless trash, just execute him." Xin Qiao's tone was calm, even with a kind of ruthless self-righteousness.

Miao Lunan frowned slightly and said, "After Cui Shi was shot in public, there has been an outcry against Vita on the Internet. If another person dies because of Vita, the support rate will only drop further."

"Naturally someone will take care of this kind of thing." Xin Qiao didn't have too many emotions about such things. The indifference in his words was clearly audible, enough to see the other party's inhumanity.

Fu Lin suddenly discovered one thing: Xin Qiao was indifferent to everyone except Cui Shihui.

Is it because we have the same face, so we feel uncomfortable when we see the other person showing different expressions?

If this is true, then why do we produce so many clones?

Miao Lunan on the other side had already seen the other party's indifference, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that there was resentment or dissatisfaction, but he did not want to have any unnecessary disputes, so he avoided his gaze.

Fu Lin was still turning his pen, and in his heart he had already begun to think about how he should contact Miao Lunan.

After Miao Lunan fell silent, no one else had any intention of speaking, so the meeting ended.

Fu Lin had just stood up when An Qingyan's voice rang out, interrupting Fu Lin's rhythm, "Shang Hexing, I'll take you to the office."

Fu Lin would naturally not be in a hurry to back up Miao Lunan or to cooperate right now, but he would always give a signal.

What kind of signal?

Fu Lin paused and refused, "Just tell me the location directly. I'll go to the tea room first. I heard that you also have a small bar. Do you have cocktails?"

An Qingyan stood there and looked at Fu Lin silently. It was a warning, but also an examination.

Fu Lin was not timid or anxious about this. "You are not my superior and you have no right to tell me what to do. I am not here to listen to others do things."

After saying this, Fu Lin turned to the exit and said to Yun Linshi's position, "Are there any cocktails?" As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes swept over Miao Lunan, who didn't react at all.

"Screwdriver" is the only codeword he knows that can attract Miao Lunan's attention.

But he was not in a hurry to say the specific word now.

Everyone here is a sharp person, and if you talk too much, you will make mistakes.

In fact, the safest way is to deliberately argue with Miao Lunan. This will give Miao Lunan a reason to find fault later and give both of you more opportunities to chat.

He doesn't mind connecting with others in this conflicting way.

Because under the current circumstances, Fu Lin is not suitable to be everyone's friend. Only by becoming an enemy can he numb other people's nerves and avoid unnecessary care.

It’s just that "Shanghe Star" will never have any unnecessary conflicts with others. Rather than trying to keep things quiet, it is often more accurate to say that he does not care and is too lazy to create more trouble for himself.

Therefore, Fu Lin will not and cannot do anything unnecessary.

Yun Linshi was quite dissatisfied with the suggestion of drinking in broad daylight, and frowned and said, "Drinking in broad daylight?"

"Aren't there non-alcoholic cocktails?"

Yun Linshi looked a little suspicious, but she didn't ask further questions and just answered casually, "How should I know?"

Non-alcoholic cocktail drinks are indeed very common in supermarkets.

What Yun Linshi said simply meant that she had never paid attention to the inventory in the tea room.

Fu Lin said calmly: "Isn't material storage one of your responsibilities?"

Yun Linshi immediately replied: "I don't take care of logistics."

These words directly helped Fu Lin to quietly collect information about Yun Linshi. He originally thought that if they were raising a group of clones, they would need a large amount of daily necessities, so Yun Linshi might also be responsible for the food problems of the entire experimental center.

Fu Lin said "Oh" softly, then walked away.

Yun Linshi looked at his leaving back with an inexplicable expression, and her gaze deepened a little, until Fu Lin completely walked out of the meeting room and was completely separated by the automatic door.

"What kind of medicine is he selling in this gourd?"

An Qingyan moved the files casually, "Just keep observing, and lock him up if there's any problem. If he dies randomly, it will become a problem for us."

Yun Linshi did not comment. She glanced at Miao Lunan and saw that he was completely indifferent and had no intention of joining the conversation. His eyes flickered, and he asked again: "Does He Qisi have any doubts about you?"

Miao Lunan mentioned his childhood friend's name, looked up at Yun Linshi, then at An Qingyan, and didn't want to speak at first, but finally answered calmly: "When the body appeared in the Apollo Bar, He Qisi suspected me several times. However, Cui Shi has weakened my suspicion, so I was not involved too deeply."

"Then what exactly are you dissatisfied with?" An Qingyan's tone was sharp and directly exposed Miao Lunan's obscure heart and the emotions he deliberately concealed.

Yes, he was neither worried nor afraid.

He was very dissatisfied.

He is very angry.

Dissatisfied with the entire organization's disregard for human life,

Dissatisfaction with the entire organization has forced more innocent people to join the fight.

However, more than that, he was dissatisfied that he did not even have the right to speak. Every word you say has to be said with caution, and even the most basic freedoms will be taken away.

At this moment, his silence carries more weight than words.

The air in the meeting space seemed to freeze. It was unknown how long this lasted before Yun Linshi said, "Do you have any problem with Xin Qiao's decision?"

It is said that Yunlinshi is now exaggerating the problem, but in fact it is downplaying the risk.

Because Miao Lunan would more or less observe people's expressions, so at this time he would just say no. Whether it is true or false, this is a process for both parties to save face.

Before Silent was about to release dark matter in space, Miao Lunan said, "No."

He took this step.

"Cui Shi was not killed by Vita's people." An Qingyan said, "Now is the time to build momentum. There is no need for us to discredit our actions. Li Zhi can also handle this matter, so as long as Li's father can also get rid of his suspicion, given his contribution to the organization, he will not really be sent to death."

An Qingyan said: "There is no need to sacrifice valuable people. This is the most basic principle."

Because of An Qingyan's words, Miao Lunan couldn't help but look up.

“Trust the organization more.”

This was the last sentence An Qingyan said.

…

Fu Lin asked, "So do you believe it?"

Miao Lunan sneered and said indifferently: "How can I believe such words?"

Miao Lunan said: "There are many cunning people here. The more I pretend to show my emotions, the more they think I am not that suspicious. They have been painting rosy pictures for me, but I don't see the feasibility of the so-called future at all."

Fu Lin said softly: "Maybe they didn't trust you from the beginning to the end."

"Fu Lin, the way you're talking now would really be enough to kill even a poisonous snake if it touched you." Miao Lunan snorted and complained.

Fu Lin was about to respond, but his breathing suddenly stopped.

"Wait, what did you call me?"

Just as Miao Lunan was about to take his eyes off Fu Lin, Fu Lin grabbed him tightly by the collar.

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