After that, Russell and Delphinium stopped discussing heavy things.
They deliberately changed the topic and discussed some interesting anecdotes from daily life and work, as well as offensive techniques under several typical network defense forms.
But at that time, Delphinium still said some words that left a deep impression on Russell...
For example... when the two discussed the inferior, Delphinium advised Russell very seriously:
"In fact, at the beginning, I was worried about conflicts between you."
"...Me? How could it be," Russell asked in confusion, "The bad guy will act magnanimously. The most important thing is to know the technique of self-criticism. This is the friend who is trustworthy and worth keeping company with."
Otherwise, Russell would not consider helping the bad guy get rid of the shackles of "fate" on him.
Unlike his immature appearance, Russell is not such an enthusiastic, carefree young man who wants to save everyone.
Maybe in his previous life, he would have thought like that when he was a teenager. But when he grew up, he knew that this was impossible.
Because people's interests are in conflict in many cases. This is the animal nature of human beings - the battle against the outside world is always mixed with the internal battle. Whether it is against the outside world or against the inside,
The essence is to allow ourselves to survive better and for the continuation of future generations.
In the fight against the outside world - enemies, nature, disasters, etc., people are so noble that they are willing to sacrifice. This is the instinct to allow the continuation of the species; but internally... when dealing with the same race, fellow countrymen, classmates, and colleagues, they will
So despicable and cold. This is the instinct to perpetuate the "one's own" mark within the species.
Human sociality...the state, laws, morals, and rules exist precisely to resist this animal nature.
And this world is completely different from the previous world.
In this world, people have more or less animal characteristics, animal instincts, and animal temperaments. And social constraints are reduced to the weakest.
Comparing the two worlds, in this overwhelming wild instinct...the bestiality, kindness, and viciousness of human beings are even more prominent and obvious.
——There is no difference.
Russell had such a clear understanding.
In this situation, you can always be aware of your own shortcomings, not blame others for your own faults, and be willing to bravely shoulder the responsibility... At the same time, you also have the awareness of self-sacrifice and the ability to fight against a powerful enemy that cannot be fought.
Persistence.
The bad guys are already pretty good people.
They are friends you can make.
"That's because you inherently have a kind nature."
Delphinium replied at that time: "You may not feel it yourself. But the temper of a bad person is actually quite annoying... because he always points out the faults of others, and he never knows what euphemism is. So
The character of a weak person is easy to conflict with others. While he gives opinions, he always fails to give suggestions... Over time, even wise people will avoid him and dare not seek guidance from him.
"It seems that he is too self-centered... Many people will think so. But in the final analysis, it is just his own confusion that is passed on to other people."
"In my opinion, it's rather the opposite."
Russell shook his head and was delighted with Delphinium's habit of analyzing others: "In my opinion, it is precisely because the inferior does not take his own existence seriously. There is a self-destruction in his heart.
The desire for self-destruction allows him to take pleasure in the pain of self-criticism."
"That comes from the inferiority complex deep within him."
Delphinium pointed out the root cause of the inferior nature: "Although people have to use inferiority as a springboard to jump higher and further. But after he jumps, he will never forget where he stepped in his life.
The touch on the springboard is gone.
"Because of this, the essence of his anger is confusion, and the essence of his arrogance is inferiority. He is a good, very sensible child, but there is still a lack of an opportunity for him to grow up... If he says out of anger
If he is rude, I hope you can tolerate him for two days. If he says something wrong, he will definitely apologize to you within two days...usually within the same day."
"I will let him. With that guy's character, he is not afraid to use a knife to dig out the cancer in his flesh. I will apologize to him for doing something wrong and will make up for this behavior without any doubt."
Russell nodded and agreed happily.
It is precisely because he appreciates the character of the inferior that he treats him as a friend.
And once he regards the inferior as his friend, Russell can no longer turn a blind eye to his painful fate.
...But speaking of it, Russell felt a subtle sense of dislocation.
The Bad Guy is half a year older than Russell—he is the oldest in the Special Operations Department.
But now Russell and Delphinium are seriously discussing the matter of "letting the children do it normally" and "giving the children some space for self-reflection".
I have to say that this gave Russell a strange vision: as if the bad guy was the child of two people.
But Russell soon felt guilty about this vision.
——We are not roommates living together, so it is not a father-son relationship...
Delphinium ended up eating twice as much of Russell's roast meat. Strangely enough, Delphinium didn't seem to have any fat... and her figure was average.
This made Russell wonder if the person with the eating problem was actually him?
When it was time to finally settle the bill, Russell originally wanted to have an aa with Delphinium, but was told that Delphinium had already settled the bill.
Although he came with the idea of eating and drinking at first, Russell was still a little uncomfortable being treated to a treat.
But Delphinium just smiled and passed by, stretched out two hands, and grabbed both Russell's ears at the same time: "Then, wouldn't it be nice to invite you back next time? As long as you don't mind that I eat more than you."
The more you do, the better..."
"...Well, that must be no problem."
Russell subconsciously raised his head and rubbed Delphinium's hand. The soft and fluffy cat ears slipped out from Delphinium's fingertips and jumped away.
Then, Russell nodded slightly and agreed: "When I find a delicious restaurant, I will take you to eat - it doesn't matter if you have a few more meals!"
Although they meet every day...and almost every day the bad guys go to the execution department next door to help, while Russell and Delphinium hang up in the office.
But in the workplace, the atmosphere of chatting among colleagues... is completely different from the atmosphere of chatting and laughing in private spaces at the dinner table.
Although it feels like the relationship hasn't become that close yet.
But Russell would feel very happy just by eating together.
"That won't work. I'll have to treat you next time. After all, I eat more than you do. If you treat each other once, wouldn't you lose money?"
Delphinium smiled, turned sideways, and gently pulled Russell's tail with its fluffy tail: "You think so?"
Russell's tail subconsciously moved away, and when he wanted to catch it again, Delphinium turned around and grabbed Russell's forearm.
"Don't think about running away yet," Delphinium said with a stern face, "Let's sneak out to eat first. Going back to sleep directly will not be good for your stomach."
"...Ah, okay."
Russell's inner thoughts were immediately revealed, and his ears drooped.
He just felt that he was a little full after eating, felt dizzy and sleepy, and wanted to go home immediately and fall asleep.
But Delphinium still took Russell out and slipped around twice.
In order to prevent Russell from wanting to run away, she kept telling jokes and interesting topics to hook him.
After she estimated that Russell had almost digested it, she happened to have arrived near Russell's residence. Then she put Russell back.
"I'm going back to the company, kitten."
After going out for a walk, Delphinium, who was obviously more energetic, smiled at Russell and said, "Well, see you tomorrow?"
"See you tomorrow!"
Russell, who had been slipped away and didn't want to sleep, rubbed his belly, smiled and waved.
He thought in his heart: "You also know that my spiritual relative is a cat... How can I come out to walk with a cat when I have nothing to do?"
Russell had a strange vision - like a Samoyed cat holding a leash out to take a nap.
Although the cat kept trying to turn around and go home, the Samoyed dragged him back every time.
...Although I don’t have the habit of walking, it seems to be doing well now.