"I've been here once before, but I didn't expect that my second visit would be in this form."
Kolkozod stood quietly in front of the tombstone and said.
Under this gray and gloomy sky, the candles in front of several tombstones exude warm and bright light, swaying in the cold wind but always burning tenaciously, lighting the way for the deceased.
"I don't think I told you about them, right?"
Kolkozod suddenly asked.
I nodded.
"They are very serious and simple people, they always have smiles on their faces, and they never give up hope even in times of hardship. They work and live diligently and down-to-earth, and never blame others. They are
Excellent role model in the orphanage.”
Kolkozod gently touched the tombstone, with a touch of sadness in his eyes.
"Their sacrifices are not meaningless."
I don't know how to comfort him, I can only say this, and Kolkozod himself is a strong person."
"Yes, it's not meaningless. This is their will."
Kolkozod paused, looked up at the sky and said,
"Then, let me ask you, why is human life so fragile?"
"...because it is irreplaceable."
Because it is irreplaceable, because it is fragile, it is precious. That is why life is so brilliant and beautiful, and there are people who want to protect it.
But on the other side of fragility, life also has a tenacious side, struggling and fighting. Even if it is about to break and disappear, it will shine with incomparable dazzling light at the last moment.
"Hahaha, you're right, it's irreplaceable."
Kolkozod burst out laughing, then gradually calmed down, staring at the tombstone and said,
"Goodbye, old friends, I will see you again in the future, and I will bring the boys with me."
"Go back, it's getting late, I'm a little worried about those little brats."
Kolkozod turned back to look at me and said.
I looked up at the sky, which was getting darker and darker and was about to become night, and then nodded in agreement.
"Let's go."
Speaking of which, it's been a few nights since I got here.
Slowly walking back along the way we came, the wind speed on this day seemed to be much weaker than before. At least when the wind was the strongest, it was almost impossible to open my eyes. Now, there is only a gust of wind from time to time, but the temperature is not at all
signs of recovery.
"Hey, let me tell you, it's okay to call you Lian. Of course, you can also call me Zod."
Kolkozod, who was walking side by side with me, suddenly said.
"up to you."
"Then it's settled, I'll hang out with you from now on."
"...."
Hey, hey, hey, what's going on? Don't be like this, it's not easy for me to support myself and your people, and I won't pay you any wages!
We were speechless all the way, because there was nothing we could do to walk faster. By the time we got back to the Ecological Research Center, it was already completely dark. There were firelights flickering in front of the dormitory building where Kolkozod's men were housed. It was them.
Looking for a bonfire built with firewood, you can see people gathering around the bonfire to keep warm and boil water. They have probably settled down temporarily.
Seeing Kolkozod and I coming back, someone immediately waved over.
Kolkozod nodded and casually found a small wooden box and sat down next to the bonfire. I followed suit and found a cushion to sit on and feel the warmth brought by the bonfire.
"Come on, brother, um, and my new big brother, let's drink some water."
I nodded and took the water glass from my beloved little hand who ran over to deliver water.
Although Xin Ai is the youngest, she is very sensible and helps everyone. She puts the boiled water into cups and distributes them to others, and I am also lucky enough to get a portion.
Kolkozod had already started gnawing bread with plain water.
In this case, I had nothing to hesitate and took out the few remaining canned foods from my backpack.
I have almost finished the canned potato stew, and only one can is left. I plan to save it for the last time, so tonight’s flavor is dace and fish bean paste. The canned fish and beans are rich in protein, which can fully offset the problem.
The calories I burned today.
"Hey, Lian Ye, I'm really curious about what kind of person you are. To me, there are too many mysterious things about you."
Kolkozod suddenly said while eating.
"What do you want to know?"
I answered calmly.
In fact, there is nothing praiseworthy about me at all.
"Ah, you don't have to answer my question specifically, friend, I'm just talking casually, I just want to talk about something."
Kolkozod said.
"...I am not from Yaw City. I came here from Luoan Central City. This place will be taken over by the military soon."
I thought for a while, sorted out my language and said.
"Military? So this is why you are so anxious to get us out of here."
Kolkozod immediately understood what I said.
That's right, once the military begins to regain Yawu City, the days when Kolkozod and his men rely on collecting supplies from shopping malls to survive will be forced to stop. By then, their lives will be extremely difficult.
They have no source of water and food, and it is obvious that in the current chaotic situation, it is impossible to provide them with free food and water all the time. If no other way is found, they will soon starve to death.
Although most of the people who fled to Roan Central City were temporarily resettled as refugees on the edge of the city and built refugee areas, those people at least had savings in their federal accounts that could support them for a period of time after the free supply of food and water ended.
Now, as for the people under Kolkozod, those who are adults and have worked may have savings, but those underage boys and girls have no savings at all, and relying solely on other people's savings cannot support them for a long time.
"Where are you going to arrange for us to live?"
Kolkozod asked.
"my house."
I answered truthfully.
"Can your house accommodate more than thirty people?"
Kolkozod didn't quite believe it.
"If you don't mind laying the floor, there's no problem."
I can honestly say, of course, the house here cannot be the house I rented temporarily. Even if the house has floors, it can only accommodate a few people, and it cannot be more.
What I'm talking about is the house I lived in with my parents when I was a child. Well, maybe I should say that the villa was better. That big house was very beautifully decorated and held good memories. It's just that I never wanted to face the fact that they had left me.
Because of the fact that I went there, I have never gone back to live there. Even now, I have chosen to rent a house to live temporarily outside.
But things are different now. Besides me, there are others who need it and this family.
I remember that the house had at least four floors, and there were no less than five rooms in the house. The hall was also very spacious. It would be no problem to accommodate more than 30 people on the floor.
"I wanted to ask before, is it possible that you are actually very rich?"
Kolkozod's sudden words made me almost throw away the can in my hand.
"You guys...save some food then, I'm not as rich as you think."
To be honest, although there are hundreds of thousands of federal coins on hand, it should be no problem for this group of people to eat for a year or two, but if you include other expenses, it is still not enough. Please don’t let yourself eat.
, although I know that those underage ones are still in the stage of growing their bodies!
"Hahaha, don't worry, as long as you don't starve these little brats, it will be fine. We adults can find jobs and make money on our own, which can more or less reduce the burden. Is there anything you need my help with then?
?Just say it."
Kolkozod smiled and said.
"Let's talk about it when the time comes."
I replied, warming myself by the bonfire and continuing to eat my own canned dace and bean paste.