The puppets' stage play

Chapter 432 The Foolish Old Man (page 12)

"........."

The quiet atmosphere spread, and even the twinkling stars in the night sky lost their brilliance at this moment, as if the world in front of them was distorted and filled with a sense of unreality.

But this is reality, Qi Xiu thought to himself.

He looked at that figure and the still silent face, and the memory in his mind became more and more vivid. He suddenly remembered that it seemed that in the past, that person had been looking into the distance like that, as if this 'human world' had nothing to do with her. Same association.

".........Um."

The almost nihilistic gaze was projected over, and there were a few golden ripples in the depths of the eyes. Then, they were suppressed by the snow-colored clear waves, and an inexplicable divine light appeared in the center of the pupils.

"Yes, I am Angela." A faint smile bloomed on her face, Angela whispered softly, her voice was as light and soft as clear water.

Qi Xiu looked at that person quietly.

It was not the usual self-confident expression, but an innocent smile like Jinglian. In comparison, it was like a child who couldn't help but show joy after getting what he desired.

He took a step forward, and then, facing that person, he sat cross-legged and looked directly into those eyes.

"Today I am deaf and blind, a fool, selfish, and a downright evil person."

Qi Xiu's expression was calm, as if he was talking to others, mercilessly blaming himself.

"Belusa is a very valuable person, so I am always thinking about how to get more benefits from her. Therefore, every time she speaks, I will repeatedly speculate and think about the meaning of her words."

Angela was startled for a moment, then shook her head slightly, looking at each other with her still clear eyes, without any strange color in her eyes.

Yes, she knows.

With her family background, power, and outstanding talent, she is obviously under the prying eyes of the outside world. She has always been aware of this, so she does not think that she is that person.

"That's why I noticed that. I think that even me now, it's the opportunity that made me stay."

Words that demeaned himself continued to come out. Qi Xiu's eyes were as calm as ever, just staring here. At the same time, words began to echo in his mind.

["What about you, what are your plans?"]

That was the question posed by the girl walking alone in front.

["So, what are you going to do?"]

That was the question asked by the girl who was about to ascend the stage.

["I ask you, what should we do?!"]

Those were the words spoken by a girl who was full of confidence and seemed to be divine.

Qi Xiu's consciousness returned again, and his eyes looked surprisingly sharp at the moment. From the questions he asked, he vaguely grasped what the person was really thinking.

He looked deeply at the person in front of him, knowing in his heart that even though he called her 'Angela', she was still the same 'Belusa'.

"Yes, she is indeed asking you, because..." A complex look appeared on Angela's face. Even Belusa, who was far ahead of herself, was still a little uneasy after all.

However, precisely because he is a more perfect self, that person can bear all of this and complete it perfectly, but he cannot do that.

"Belusa is only a human being after all." Qi Xiu looked at the other party and expressed his conclusion.

Angela's body tensed up for a while, then relaxed, and she slowly raised her eyes, with a touch of relief in her eyes.

"Because she's not perfect yet..." She retorted softly as if explaining, but after she said the words, a smile couldn't help but appear on her face.

"I am so ugly that I am actually happy about it." The girl gently covered her face, and even her earlobes turned bright red.

Qi Xiu sniffed the wind and looked at the light, but he never looked at the girl in front of him. He just sat there, waiting for her to regain her composure.

After a moment, Angela put down her palm, and her eyes that became alert looked here, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and then turned into a look of determination.

"I once heard a story." The girl began to tell.

Qi Xiu straightened his posture and waited for the other party's next words.

"It is said that in ancient times, there was a group of humans who relied on the mountains to make a living. They farmed, grazed, and planted crops, and they have thrived there for several generations. It can be said that every local person is inextricably related to each other by marriage."

"Of course, occasionally, some outsiders will pass by. Some people leave, but some people stay. Maybe it's because of unfavorable times, or maybe it's because they simply admire that kind of life. There are not many in the story. carry."

Angela shook her head slightly, with a trace of confusion in her eyes, and then she put the confusion aside.

"And among the outsiders, there is a man named Yu Sou. Well, he is not an old man, just an ordinary young man. And speaking of it, this name should be the nickname given to him by outsiders."

"It seems that it was given that title because of its small body, rough appearance, old and ugly appearance to the people there, and because it didn't have a family."

Angela's eyes were slightly absent-minded.

"Yes, he is weak and incompetent. He can't do anything, so he can only survive, but he doesn't even know whether he can survive from one day to the next. He is really a stupid old man."

Listening to the almost murmuring voice, Qi Xiu's eyes paused, and then he remained silent, just waiting silently.

"Even the foolish old man thought he would continue like this, but then something happened."

Angela's head shook and her eyes became clear.

"One day, merchants traveling from various places passed by here. While bringing their goods here, they also injected a new wind into this place. Listening to the merchants' description of the outside world, the people living here felt different for the first time. idea.”

There was a hint of coldness in Angela's voice. Qi Xiu looked at her and was keenly aware of it.

"That night, a fire broke out in the place where the caravans were stationed. Many merchants suffered heavy casualties, and all their goods were reduced to ashes. When daybreak, the remaining merchants had to admit that they had to consider their future options after losing all their wealth."

"The local people kindly put forward a certain opinion, and all the businessmen agreed."

"They all blend in here and live in harmony with the people."

"And it is worth mentioning that Yusou also got a wife. According to outsiders, he braved the fire and broke in to rescue a person who was trapped somewhere. The man married him out of gratitude."

Angela smiled softly, and only at the end did her voice return to its original temperature.

Qi Xiu's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but think of many things from Angela's somewhat simple words.

For example, why did all the merchants abandon their original purpose of coming here due to just one loss of goods?

Another example is what role do the indigenous people play there.

And... Qi Xiu moved his fingers, and a chill quietly froze in the depths of his eyes. Why was it that foolish old man, and why was it the person he 'rescued'?