"There's nothing we can do about it; this is their fate. We can't kill them because these animals that live in the mountains also have the right to survive. In fact, it's us humans who have encroached on their resources."
However, this is a messy situation to begin with, and it's really not about logic. Ultimately, it's all about who you stand for. We're human, so it's impossible for us to stand on the side of those wolves; that's too difficult, and too naive.
"Yes, that's the explanation. I understand the logic, but I just can't get over it. You know I'm soft-hearted and I really like animals."
"Haha, I know, you're just that indecisive, but it's okay. If you were really the kind of person who doesn't care about anything, I wouldn't want to associate with you. It's no fun if everyone is ruthless."
Haha~
Wang Tianxiao laughed and said, "They're still dating, not even in a relationship."
"Who said that? Dude, it's even harder than dating. At least dating is about living together. But with me, there are no entanglements. It's pure feelings, you know?"
"Alright, alright, thank you so much, Brother Meng, for taking a liking to me."
"You're welcome, you're welcome, haha~"
"The aroma is coming out, isn't it? Come on, sprinkle some salt, pepper, a little chili, and some cooking oil. How does it look?"
"It smells good. I really miss your cooking after all these years."
"What are you talking about? We just ate that last year."
"Is that so?"
Wang Tianxiao smiled, tore off two legs, tossed one to each of the dogs, then tore off another for himself and took a big, delicious bite.
"It smells so good! When it comes to barbecue, you're the best choice. I've eaten so much barbecue, but I've never tasted anything this good. A day without it feels like three autumns."
“If you like it, then eat more. We live near this mountain. We may not have much else, but the meat from wild animals will certainly not be very good. At least we can eat our fill.”
That's true.
Wang Tianxiao agreed verbally, but in his heart he was thinking that this kind of thing couldn't last long.
Gradually, you'll discover that everything is a protected animal.
Ironically, those who are least protected become human beings.
If you dare to kill these wolves, jackals, wild boars, or anything like that, you might lose your freedom.
We can't give up our personal freedom just for the sake of freedom of speech.
After eating for a while, Cui Wanshan suddenly looked at Wang Tianxiao and asked, "Old Wang, I've been here for a while now, and I haven't heard you mention your family matters. Have they all been taken care of?"
It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it, but once it was brought up, Wang Tianxiao suddenly didn't know how to begin.
He gazed at the dark blue flames, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly recounted the whole story to Cui Wanshan.
There were some things he had kept to himself for a long time, but he didn't know who to tell them to.
Even if it were given to his wife, there would be inconveniences.
I'm telling everything to my old friend Cui Wanshan today, without any reservations.
He spoke sincerely and naturally, and Cui Wanshan was equally shocked.
He knew about the various problems in Wang Tianxiao's family before, but he never expected them to have reached this point, with the brothers turning against each other like enemies.
There's not a shred of brotherhood between them.
Cui Wanshan finally breathed a sigh of relief when Wang Tianxiao mentioned Wang Tianren's death and that he had adopted the two children.
I thought to myself that Old Wang was still the same Old Wang.
No matter what, he always maintained his moral principles and never forgot the most basic kindness in his heart.
This is the most precious and reassuring thing about him.
There are more capable and talented people, but fewer and fewer people who are honest and kind-hearted.
People are more accustomed to viewing everyone with a utilitarian perspective. When someone wants to do something good, they not only won't get a lot of support, but they might even be ridiculed.
This has led to a climate of fear among people, causing the distance between them to grow ever wider.
In the end, they either never speak to each other again, or they fight each other to the death over trivial matters.
The loser will naturally meet a miserable end.
In the end, the victors can only gain some meager benefits.
I don't know whether I made a profit or a loss.
This debt became a murky one that no one dared to calculate, nor could they possibly understand.
That night, the two ate and talked, chatting all night long.
They didn't even go into the tent to rest.
As the east began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, the two suddenly snapped out of their conversation.
Cui Wanshan stood up, stretched his limbs, pointed to the eastern sky and said, "Old Wang, look, if we're not careful, it'll be dawn soon."
Wang Tianxiao was stunned.
He threw the last piece of wood in his hand into the fire.
He stood up as well, watching the sun slowly peek out from the depths of dawn.
Suddenly my eyes welled up with tears.
He murmured, "Yes, it's finally dawn."
...Author's Closing Remarks...
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