Undercurrents are raging in invisible places, and keen people have noticed that something big is brewing.
But on the surface, the daily lives of most people remain as normal.
Ordinary and lively.
After all, the Chinese New Year is almost here!
During the Chinese New Year, everything is put aside, and fewer people even pay attention to entertainment gossip. The hot topics on the Internet every day, from year-end bonuses to the Spring Festival holiday, from Laba porridge to New Year's Eve dinner, are constantly changing.
Years ago, Feng Yi went to Xiaofeng Mountain.
At the same time and at the same place, last year at this time the sun was shining brightly and it was as warm as summer, but this year it was cool and windy.
The temperature in Yangcheng has been cooling down recently, and it has been cloudy for several days. The food-hungry snakes raised on Xiaofeng Mountain have disappeared, and they don’t know where to hide to avoid the cold.
It's still the same old house. The Feng Family Ancestral Hall in Yangcheng has been moved, but it doesn't seem to be any different, and may even be more lively.
Although there are no other guests here at this time today, judging from the residual smell information, there are usually many visitors.
Some come frequently, while others only appear once.
Because he had made an appointment in advance, Uncle Dumb stayed at home. When Feng Yi arrived, he was busy fighting with others on the Internet with his mobile phone.
Feng Yi didn't bother him. He put down a few snacks that Xiao Bing made suitable for the elderly and walked around the house.
There are no big changes, it is almost the same as when Feng Yi came last time, and it is also very clean.
His footsteps stopped at the door of a certain secret room. This time Feng Yi did not go in, but just stood outside and felt it for a while.
Sent nothing.
There are too many secrets hidden inside, and it's not easy to dig out.
Behind Feng Yi, Uncle Dumb, who had just finished playing a game, came over with a vigilant look in his eyes that said, "I suspect you will dig up ancestral graves."
It's like looking at a naughty kid who may do something "evil" at any time.
Feng Yi turned around and said with a smile: "You are worrying too much."
He won't dig out what's underneath.
He had an intuition that even if someone came here to dig, they might not be able to find it.
That's "old technology". Feng Yi hasn't figured it out yet, so he won't dig it at this stage!
"Ahem, are you done with your work? Let's celebrate the New Year together this year?" Feng Yi asked.
Uncle Dumb firmly refused: [We have an appointment!]
Feng Yi was not surprised by this reply.
Uncle Mute has a full schedule every day.
Nowadays, there is no need for mobile phone voice assistance when playing cards, and there is no need for people to help shout cards nearby. Smart voice broadcasts of mahjong are directly displayed!
True technology changes life!
It is said that an anonymous person donated a dozen sets of fully automatic mahjong tables and smart mahjong tables to the Yamashita nursing home. The ones with voice announcements can not only shuffle the cards, but also automatically announce the words when the cards are played!
The elderly in nursing homes who have difficulty with their limbs, unclear speech, dysphonia or low voices especially like these things.
Of course, the premise is that no one uses this high-tech gadget to cheat.
Someone did want to do something before, and then...then I don't know who did it (physics).
Since then, the poker playing atmosphere has been much better.
Feng Yi came here today just to have a look.
Take a look at the ancestral home, look at Uncle Mum, and ask Uncle Mute about his New Year arrangements.
After reading and asking questions, I was stuffed with tea leaves and wild fruits, and then was driven down the mountain.
After returning home, Feng Yi started to pack his things. He would go to the island a few years ago.
"It's almost time to celebrate the New Year. Let's take Xiao Xin to Yangcheng and celebrate the New Year with everyone."
This time the housekeeper didn't follow. Feng Yi just went there to pick someone up and check on the renovation progress.
Compared with the recent cooling of winter in Yangcheng, the islands located near the equator are still the same.
Compared with the last time, the renovation progress on the island has made a big leap. The communication station, solar power generation system, security facilities, fresh water system... have all been comprehensively upgraded.
Several houses have taken shape, and the one where the owner lives has begun to undergo detailed decoration.
A painting over one meter wide composed of sand, shells, etc. is also placed here.
Island-wide, a wilder style than the previous version is gradually revealed.
Feng Yi was very satisfied. This was a good vacation spot. It would be more comfortable here if there were no satellites above our heads.
The marine iguana on the reef beach has grown up again.
Or maybe it just expanded and became more rounded.
Their growth trend seems to be heading in an outrageous direction and the wild call begins.
Overall, they are doing well.
It's too good.
Not long after Feng Yi arrived at the island, a guest was welcomed here.
Santos, the leader of the special task force responsible for the joint security bureau of the region where the island belongs, learned that Feng Yi had flown to the island and came over specially.
At that time, he personally made the decision to keep these marine iguanas on the island. Santos has been paying attention to it, and this time he came in person to talk to Feng Yi about the situation of the marine iguanas.
Since these marine iguanas settled here, Santos has been amazed by the strong adaptability of these little guys.
When Feng Yi was not on the island, the person in charge here was Xiao Xin. From the last time they met until now, the communication between Santos people and Xiao Xin was not pleasant. It was not a verbal conflict.
Santos looked at Xiao Xin who was standing behind Feng Yi.
This island guard is repulsive in terms of verbal communication, and is still not very enthusiastic when it comes to written information. Except for things related to marine iguanas, don't try to pry more information from his mouth.
Returning his attention to Feng Yi again, Santos said:
"I came here today just to see how they are growing. They live really comfortably here. What a lovely group of animals."
After Santos took photos of the marine iguanas, he walked from the reef beach to where Feng Yi was.
Those marine iguanas are still very afraid of Feng Yi. As long as Feng Yi comes near, they will jump into the sea. They jump decisively and quickly.
Every time he sees this situation, Santos will wonder: Is Feng Yi really salted and the smell of snakes cannot be dissipated, which is why these marine iguanas are so afraid?
Out of respect for the experts of the Federal Security Bureau, Santos did not insist on this matter.
Looking around, he said to Feng Yi: "This island is very interesting. If you want to change hands one day, please contact me first!"
"Okay." Feng Yi said.
Anyway, he had no intention of selling in the short term, so he only responded verbally.
When the day came to change hands, Santos didn't even know if he was still there.
However, in Feng Yi's view, although Santos has some interest in this island and did pay attention to the marine iguanas when he came here today, it was only for superficial purposes.
Quietly wait for the other person's next words.
"The night sky here must be beautiful!" Santos sighed.
It means something.
"Maybe, more often than not, when I am here at night, all I see are the clouds in the night sky, not the stars," Feng Yi said.
Where there are no clouds, create clouds.
"Maybe one day when the weather is nice, we can see a more beautiful starry sky here."
Santos smiled and said a few more words about the investigation of the smuggling case some time ago. He briefly talked about what he could say, and didn't mention anything he couldn't.
"Recently and in the coming period, maritime patrols will be stricter. Oh, a little reminder. If you want to travel by ship, check the information in advance. There will be joint maritime military exercises involving multiple countries."
"Thank you. If I had relevant plans, I would avoid those sea areas." Feng Yi said.
Are the joint military exercises at this time purely military exercises, or are they preparations for something?
Santos raised his index finger: "I have a small question that I would like to ask you, the weird... less mainstream experts."
"what is the problem?"
Feng Yi didn't worry about the unfinished word in Santos's words, he just responded with a polite smile.
There was no trace of embarrassment about the slip of the tongue on Santos' face, and he continued: "I saw a Chinese program from a Chinese colleague, "Survivor"? Is that the name?"
Feng Yi: "Yeah, yes."
Santos: "You must have experienced a cold wave there at that time. The lowest temperature was minus 40 degrees Celsius?"
Feng Yi: "Fifty degrees below zero."
Santos: "Oh, it's even colder. Do you think people in tropical areas can withstand extreme low temperatures?"
Feng Yi said nothing and looked at him quietly.
Extremely low temperatures in the tropics?
What are you alluding to?
Connotation weather weapons?
How bold!
In such a sensitive period, on such a sensitive topic, you just let it go, and you still drag me along? Our friendship is far from enough to tell the truth!
Santos: "Just a hypothesis."
Feng Yi's expression remained unchanged: "It's a very good hypothesis. I can write it in the report. It was proposed by Santos, the leader of the special investigation team of a certain region..."
Santos: "Forget it, let's talk about cute animals!"
Feng Yi said: "Cute animals are indeed worth talking about, but before that, I also have a question to ask."
"You ask."
"I know there are many opinions within the UNEP. So, Santos, what are your thoughts on other wild animals in nature?" Feng Yi asked.
The diversity of ideas within the Bureau is not a secret, and some opinions are semi-public.
Santos did not hide this question: "Animals? They are important data to me, closely related to the sixth database, and may even affect the future direction of all mankind. Whoever destroys these data, I will send him to...prison"
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"I thought you were the type who prefers animals." Feng Yi said.
"Ha! On the contrary, I am actually partial to humans. However, there are three classes of people here: good people, humans, and beasts. If a natural disaster strikes, I will try my best to protect the first class and treat the second class as appropriate."
There is no more behind.
Feng Yi asked: "What about the third kind?"
Santos: "Oh, God bless them."
Translated: Send them to see God!
Feng Yi remained silent.
As the leader of a special task force in a large region, Santos said this inappropriately, but in Santos' view, he said it very tactfully.
He is a passionate and casual person, and he also has a hateful side, and behind these, there may be another unknown side, or many sides.
Santos has experienced periods of abnormal climate and has witnessed social turmoil with his own eyes.
People who have experienced abnormal climate periods have a very complex human nature.
Santos did not want to analyze his complex side. There was not much time for small talk, and he left quickly.
Before leaving, Santos asked Feng Yi: "I see your plane is still parked there at the airport. Are you going back later?"
Feng Yi: "No, the weather is nice today. I want to take a look at the starry sky on the island."
Santos: "Wise decision, I wish you can see what you want to see. Even if you can't see it today, it doesn't matter. If you have an airplane on your island, check the weather forecast. You can fly over to see it whenever you want. The problem is always
It will be solved. Technology changes lives.”
Feng Yi also smiled and said: "Well, technology changes life."
Santos boarded the plane to return, and there was still a lot of work waiting for him.
After sitting down, Santos opened an electronic document and marked a few symbols after Feng Yi's name.
There was another person sitting on the seat opposite him, a colleague of Santos, who also held an important position in the region's Federal Security Bureau. This person had never gotten off the plane before and was just waiting here.
Seeing the symbol marked by Santos, he was slightly surprised: "Feng Yi is actually a staunch supporter?"
Santos replied: "I am not sure whether I am firm or not, but I am definitely supportive."
"It's so surprising to me that a young man of his age, who has never experienced an abnormal climate period, actually has such a clear choice? It's completely different from the hesitation and vague attitude of the two people you asked yesterday."
"Yes, I was surprised too. When I watched the "Survivor" variety show before, I suspected that he was only promoting it as an investor out of the tasks given by the superiors and his own interests. But today I discovered that this
This kid thinks differently from others!"
"Do you think he will show up at the first exercise?"
"Obviously, yes! He has ideas and abilities."
"Yes, where are the shareholders of the Ancestor Factory?"
On the island, Feng Yi watched Santos' plane take off and looked away.
As the invitation cards of the Butterfly Project were distributed to all the invitees, more preparations were carried out, and more and more people knew about the Butterfly Project.
Compared with the overall situation, only a very small number of people know this information, and Santos is also among the "very few" based on his rank in the local joint security bureau.
Feng Yi and Santos both knew that the other knew about the Butterfly Project, but neither would say it clearly.
This is also a consensus.
Surface confidentiality.
It was just a brief exchange in which both parties knew each other well.
Stop and look far away, looking at the sky where it meets the sea.
I heard that during this period, many high-level personnel in the UN Security Bureau were collecting information and collecting the attitudes of experts of all ages within the organization towards the Butterfly Project.
Santos should have made a record today, right?
etc!
Will Santos, the unconventional guy, write me in the report?
Feng Yi thought that he had threatened Santos with the report just now, so he used the communication station on the island to send a message to Santos.
When writing a report, write me better!
Otherwise you'd be on my report too!
As time passed, the sun went down, the weather was just right, and the scenery was beautiful. But Feng Yi was not interested.
Keep waiting, the light dims and night falls.
Today, he saw light spots in the night sky that looked like stars, but moved. They were the light reflected by artificial satellites.
Compared with twenty years ago, a larger and more complex satellite network is deployed outside the planet.
Feng Yi looked at the "starlight" in the night sky.
From the time I encountered "old technology" to now, I have always been so cautious, and it turned out to be right!
Well, I’ve looked up at the stars, so I’d better cover them up. The clouds are coming!