diskusbooks #531 - Tang Yin's Choice
#531 - Tang Yin's Choice
Tang Yin's brow furrowed, his eyes, as deep as ink, gleaming with wisdom. He knew the people of Kirigakure(Kirigakure: Hidden Mist Village) were superstitious, but this superstition had already become life-threatening. He couldn't help but ponder, a question arising in his mind: why hadn't anyone resisted this superstition?
Just then, Wang Lina spoke softly, breaking the silence: "...Can't get out."
Her voice was like a sigh in the night wind, carrying a hint of helplessness and despair. Tang Yin turned his head, his gaze landing on Wang Lina's delicate face, noticing a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.
"What do you mean? Can you tell me?" Tang Yin asked softly, his tone revealing concern and curiosity.
Wang Lina lowered her eyes, her slender fingers twisting together nervously. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly opened her mouth: "...It's a bit complicated, but we're very sure. No matter what we do, we can't get out. It's absolutely impossible to pass through this thick fog... So we've never considered it."
Tang Yin frowned, his gaze sharp: "...Is this experience, or the education you've received?"
Wang Lina raised her head, complex emotions flickering in her obsidian-like eyes: "I'm sorry, I don't know how to say it, but I'm sure that after the banquet starts, no one can leave Kirigakure(Kirigakure: Hidden Mist Village)."
Tang Yin was silent for a moment, his mind racing. He mused that there was no such thing as unquestioning belief without a reason. Could she have experienced something unconsciously that was enough to convince her of this?
"Even without evidence, you believe you can't leave here?" Tang Yin asked tentatively, a hint of imperceptible worry in his voice.
Wang Lina nodded, her tone firm: "Yes, everyone probably thinks so."
Tang Yin narrowed his eyes, his gaze like a sharp blade: "Can't you deny the possibility of blind faith?"
"Indeed, I can't." Wang Lina answered frankly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.
Tang Yin took a deep breath, deciding to probe deeper: "I've been ignored by the Mountain God. If I suggest someone leave, what will happen?"
Wang Lina's expression suddenly became serious, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes: "...I will do everything I can to stop you. Agreeing with your suggestion is sending you to your death."
Tang Yin's heart jolted, and he thought to himself: Is it that scary? He stared at Wang Lina, noticing the sincere concern in her eyes, and couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart.
"Are you worried about me?" Tang Yin asked softly, a gentle arc unconsciously rising at the corner of his mouth.
Wang Lina answered without hesitation: "I'm probably the most worried about you in Kirigakure(Kirigakure: Hidden Mist Village)!"
The emotion contained in her words made Tang Yin's heart tremble. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your love."
"Love..." Wang Lina murmured to herself, a blush suddenly rising on her cheeks, as delicate as cherry blossoms.
Tang Yin noticed her reaction and thought to himself: She's blushing, she's blushing. Did he guess right?
Wang Lina waved her hands in a panic, trying to hide her embarrassment: "...Hey, don't misunderstand, it's just conscience."
Tang Yin raised his eyebrows, his tone tinged with teasing: "Do you mean others have no conscience?"
Wang Lina's expression became serious, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Their attitude towards outsiders is much colder than you think."
She paused, her gaze softening: "I'm half an outsider, so I feel a little closer to you."
Tang Yin nodded thoughtfully, his gaze falling on the distant, looming village houses. The night wind blew, bringing a chill, and bringing more questions and unease. The fog seemed to be thicker, shrouding the entire village in a mysterious atmosphere.
In this village shrouded in superstition and fear, Tang Yin realized that he not only had to face unknown dangers, but also had to unravel the secrets of this village. And Wang Lina, this half-outsider, seemed to be the only person he could trust in this strange village.
"Just a little closeness, and you agree to go on a long road trip with me?" Tang Yin's voice was tinged with teasing, his gaze fixed on Wang Lina's delicate face.
Upon hearing this, Wang Lina's pretty face turned slightly red. Lowering her eyes, her slender fingers twisted together unconsciously. Her voice was as soft as a butterfly's wings: "Well, I thought it was our farewell in this life, so I wanted to give you a satisfactory answer."
Tang Yin raised his eyebrows, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He said casually: "So it was a blank check based on sympathy? I'll ask you out again when we leave here?"
Wang Lina suddenly raised her head, a trace of panic flashing in her dark eyes. She stammered: "Who, who knows? Ah, isn't your car broken?"
A sly look flashed in Tang Yin's eyes, his tone carrying a bit of boldness: "If I can go on a date with you, I'll buy a car even if I have to take out a loan!"
Wang Lina's cheeks instantly turned crimson, as delicate as cherry blossoms. She waved her hands in a panic, her voice trembling slightly: "A, a date? Is that so! But student loans aren't a good thing, are they!"
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "Besides, if I agree to you now, it's like setting a death FLAG for you. Let's talk about it later!"
Tang Yin cursed inwardly, he was almost successful. This isn't ordinary flirting, but Tang Yin's only spiritual pillar now. Can't she just honestly take the bait? A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to calm.
Wang Lina seemed to sense the subtle change in the atmosphere, cleared her throat, and changed the subject: "...Let's get back to the topic just now. Don't talk about the police now. Actually, you can't count on them usually either."
Tang Yin frowned slightly, his gaze sharp: "Because of supernatural phenomena?"
Wang Lina nodded, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Well, that's one of the reasons. Besides, the police station is in Baifeng Village. No matter what happens inKirigakure, Baifeng Village won't care."
Tang Yin said thoughtfully: "Actually, I have a little feeling about it."
"That's right." Wang Lina replied briefly.
Tang Yin sighed inwardly, thinking that he hadn't said anything yet. But Wang Lina seemed to have seen through his thoughts and continued: "That's right,Kirigakure is a village isolated by Baifeng Village."
The moonlight was like gauze, shrouding the two of them, adding a bit of tragic beauty to the conversation. Tang Yin's gaze fell on the distant, looming village houses, his mind racing. Isolation, ignoring, depriving the right to enjoy benefits, these words swirled in his mind.
He thought of some social behaviors in feudal times recorded in history books. Some villages would execute criminals. Simply put, it is a measure to exclude some villagers from the village through indifference, only one step away from exile. In an era of scarce resources, in addition to mental torture, this measure can also cause life-threatening dangers and is a very dark and severe punishment.
Tang Yin's voice was low and serious: "...Did they violate any rules?"
A trace of sadness flashed in Wang Lina's eyes, her voice carrying a hint of helplessness: "Actually, there are more innocent people. Old Gao, Granny Rong, and Gang, they were just born inKirigakure."
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A trace of hesitation flashed in Wang Lina's eyes. She bit her lip and said softly: "...Can you keep it a secret for me?"
Tang Yin looked at the charming girl in front of him, his gaze firm and gentle: "Of course."
After receiving the promise, Wang Lina took a deep breath and began to explain slowly and patiently: "Aunt Chen Xiang married into the Qin family from another place. However, I heard that her husband had an accident and passed away, and then she moved here with her son."
After hearing this, Tang Yin couldn't help but sigh and frown slightly. This was indeed an unpleasant topic. His thoughts drifted into the distance, recalling the life in the city. Isolation is rare in modern society.
However, in this remote rural area, once isolated, it is normal to have gas and water cut off. Tang Yin couldn't help but think that even in the city, neighbor disputes still occur from time to time. He thought to himself: To be honest, human nature has never improved.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkled on the two of them, adding a bit of tragic beauty to the conversation. Tang Yin's gaze fell on the distant, looming village houses, his mind racing. No matter what, are there still cases of families isolating family members because of family conflicts? This is simply a tragedy of the times.
Wang Lina seemed to be aware of Tang Yin's thoughts and continued: "Tong Xiaoliang used to be the son of the first wife of the Qian family, a veritable young master."
Tang Yin was a little surprised and blurted out: "Oh, is that so?"
Wang Lina nodded, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Yes, Qian Jin is his uncle."
Tang Yin frowned and thought for a moment, recalling Tong Xiaoliang, whom he had seen before, and couldn't help but sigh with feeling: "I can't tell at all."
Wang Lina's voice was a little lower: "However, Xiaoliang's personality is a bit eccentric, so he was adopt to a branch family by the main family, and then sent toKirigakure as an adopted son."
Tang Yin thought to himself: ...In that case, Qian Jin did say something about disinherit the first wife's son, what era is it already, that's enough. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes, and he felt a deep aversion for this kind of feudal convention.
After a moment of silence, Tang Yin turned his gaze to Wang Lina and asked softly: "...What about you?"
Hearing this, Wang Lina's face showed a playful smile, and her eyes flickered with sly light: "Oh, I just did a little bad thing."
Tang Yin raised his eyebrows and asked half-jokingly: "Were you a delinquent girl before?"
A trace of memory flashed in Wang Lina's eyes, and she nodded lightly: "Well, I guess so. Can't you accept it?" Her tone was tinged with a hint of test, as if she was worried about Tang Yin's reaction.
Tang Yin's mouth slightly upturned, revealing a meaningful smile: "I should say this is my type."
Hearing this answer, a trace of surprise flashed in Wang Lina's eyes, but she quickly returned to her playful expression: "You're starting to attack again, little brother."
Tang Yin's gaze was blazing, staring straight at Wang Lina's bright eyes: "Isn't it because you've always been taking the defensive as the offensive?"
The night wind gently blew, and the branches and leaves of the cherry tree swayed gently, as if accompanying for this ambiguous conversation. The moonlight was like gauze, shrouded the two of them, adding a bit of romantic color to this night.
Tang Yin and Wang Lina's gazes met in the air, as if countless words were conveying in silence. They stood there, with the unfathomableKirigakure behind them and the unknown future in front of them. At this moment, all the secrets, conspiracies, and dangers seemed to be very far away from them, leaving only two young hearts quietly approaching in the moonlight.
Kirigakure, a corner forgotten by the world. Tang Yin stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the village shrouded in the mist, in his heart welling up a burst of inexplicable chill. Here seems by time abandoned, with outside world isolated, like an isolated island floating in modern civilization 's ocean in.
Tang Yin took a deep breath, in the air filled with moist 's earthy smell and faint cherry blossom fragrance. He frowned, in his mind recalling just now gained 's information. This almost by abandoned 's village, gaining external support almost is impossible 's. more disturbing的是(是: is), in the village 's everyone seems all have ulterior 's secrets, think leaving here is absolutely impossible 's thing.
【 Option 1： Leave Kirigakure】
【 Option 2： Wait and see】
Sanren with live streaming room audience communicate：" How about we first choose the first one try?"
Tang Yin in his heart already has decision. He cannot further delve into this full of mystery 's village anymore, must before dark before leave here. Even if not necessary attend that strange 's banquet, his 's personal safety also not have any guarantee.
sunset, orange 's light sprinkled on village on, for this mysterious 's place add了几分(几分: a bit of) eerie 's beauty. Tang Yin realized, If no one lead the way, he in here almost unable to move an inch. However, at least still has a glimmer of hope.
Determined after,Tang Yin found Wang Lina. They casually chatted a few words, then together returned to her room. In the room arranged simple, but revealing a sense of warmth的气息(气息: atmosphere). On the wall pasted a few yellowed 's posters, bedside table on placed a warm yellow 's lamp.
Tang Yin sitting at room 's corner, gaze inadvertently swept across placed neatly 's cup noodles. He suddenly realized, why Wang Lina always let him eat cup noodles, but not let him at canteen eat? This question in his mind linger, but he chose silence. Since Wang Lina not prepared answer, he also not plan delve into.
Time every minute passed, in the room 's atmosphere more and more serious. Tang Yin 's heartbeat accelerated, he know escape 's opportunity is about to come. When Wang Lina got up to toilet when, he seized this opportunity.
Tang Yin quickly on a note on wrote“ I left, sorry” a few words, put it in conspicuous 's place. then, he quietly put on backpack, silently left room.
In the corridor empty,Tang Yin held his breath, carefully avoid possible appear 's villagers. His 's goal very clear— Baifeng Village, that is leading to outside world 's only exit.
Tang Yin 's footsteps light and fast, heart in chest in violently beating. Every time corner, every shadow, could possibly hiding unknown 's danger. But he dare not stop, also dare not look back.
Finally, after a thrilling 's sneaking after,Tang Yin came to Kirigakure 's exit. In front of, a huge 's standing rock standing at unpaved hardened 's mountain road beside, like a without beam 's earth temple, emitting ancient and mysterious 's atmosphere.
Sky already began dim, mist gradually spreading out, shrouding surrounding 's mountains and forests. In the air filled with moist 's atmosphere, In the woods occasionally came strange 's sounds, making people shudder.
Tang Yin knew very well that the misty mountains were darker, damper, and more dangerous than usual. However, he was also clear that nothing could be more dangerous than continuing to stay in the riddle-filled Misty Hidden Village.
He took a deep breath, adjusted the position of his backpack, and resolutely embarked on the road to leave. Each step was taken with caution, for fear of alarming the unknown dangers lurking in the shadows.
As night fell, the surrounding scenery became increasingly blurred. Tang Yin could only rely on the faint moonlight and his intuition to move forward. His heart was filled with fear of the unknown, but even more so with a desire for the truth.