Arknights is too real, right?

Xia Feng has lived on Sky Island No. 1 for a full five years since he was picked up on the ground by the XTIA engineering vehicle of the Red Asian Federation.

Except for the first 3 years of study, in the remaining 2 years, he was basically qualified to work as a researcher, and he was responsible for it himself. At the same time, he served as the experimental subject for the [Ancient Stone Analysis] project, which was almost completed.

From being ignorant and cautious at the beginning, to becoming more and more proficient in the middle, to now being handy, he has also completed the transformation from a rookie to an experienced player.

In five years, Lu Yu's assistant, who was responsible for guiding him, has now become Dr. Lu Yu. In the special research team, he is also his good partner who is both a teacher and a friend.

Of course, he, who is considered an "old fritter", also has juniors who joined after him.

For example, this young man named Li Minghe.

At night, the light of the Eternal Lighthouse automatically turns off, and is only illuminated by the light inside the sky island.

The living area, bars and all entertainment venues here are all in unmanned mode, and all services are replaced by intelligent robots.

Today, the air islands in the Red Asia Federation have eliminated the concept of currency and replaced it with a points system tied to personal identity. With fingerprints, people can enjoy all the conveniences in food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Of course, under such a generous policy, the only condition is absolute compliance with the rules, including environmental protection of Sky Island and various good habits in daily life.

All public places in the sky island are covered by blind spots. Any violation will be detected immediately. Depending on the severity of the violation, penalties such as warnings, deduction of points, restriction of freedom, and permanent imprisonment will be imposed.

In a bar in Kongdao Living Area, Xia Feng and four other colleagues had a long-awaited party outside of work.

With Zhang Jin, an active optimist, here, the atmosphere at the table will definitely not be deserted.

"Lao Xia, come on, stop looking so sad and have a drink."

Xia Feng curled his lips.

"I don't have a frown on my face. I don't always look like this."

Lu Yu said with a playful smile.

"Xia Feng, I'm not talking about you. When I first met you, you always pretended to be depressed. Although there are many disappointments in life, you have lost your memory. Shouldn't you laugh to your heart's content, hahaha."

Zhang Jin laughed loudly together.

"That's right, Lao Xia, be happy."

"Yes, Xia Feng, if you keep pretending to be serious, you won't be able to find a girlfriend."

Zhang Jin raised his wine glass high.

"That's right, it's rare that the beautiful lady Lu Yu came out to accompany us today. She is a doctor now. Xia Feng, why don't you propose a toast quickly?"

Facing the two people's banter, Xia Feng was speechless, but he was still very happy in his heart.

After all, he also has real friends on this empty island.

"Okay, okay, I'll just smile more from now on. Come on, have a drink, Li Minghe, don't be formal, just do whatever you want in private, cheers!"

Wearing black-rimmed glasses, the thin Li Minghe raised his wine glass with both hands and forced a stiff smile.

"Okay, Senior Xia, I respect you."

It can be seen that Li Minghe, who has just joined the company, is not good at communicating with colleagues.

After three rounds of drinking, it was night.

During this period, Zhang Jin, who was drunk, shared many interesting things in life and complained about many difficulties at work.

Although Lu Yu has now been promoted to a doctorate, her lively and cheerful personality still makes her have no pretensions and speak freely. She and Zhang Jin cried and laughed one glass after another.

Finally, a few minutes after the bar's service robot issued a warning of "drinking too much", Lu Yu successfully drank and vomited.

"vomit!"

Zhang Jin was startled.

"Hey, my aunt, don't throw up here. I'll take you to the bathroom."

After that, Zhang Jin helped Lu Yu stagger away.

After the two people left, the wine table suddenly became quiet.

Xia Feng and young Li Minghe sat on the same side of the wine table, neither speaking.

After a long time, Xia Feng was the first to break the silence.

"Li Minghe."

"Senior, I'm here."

Seeing that he was still very reserved, Xia Feng smiled kindly.

"Oh, you still haven't relaxed, but there's nothing you can do about it. This kind of thing can't be changed in a day or two."

Li Minghe scratched his face in embarrassment.

"Yes, I am usually quite introverted. I know basically nothing except professional research. Ah, but I think, Senior Xia, you are a good person, especially you take great care of me who just joined the special research group. Thank you. "

Xia Feng's voice was calm.

"You're welcome. We are all colleagues. I am very casual. You don't even need to call me senior, just call me by my name."

"How about that? You are now the project leader."

Xia Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"It's not a great project. To put it harshly, it's just a matter of research on your own."

"No, I think you are very powerful, and I have heard some things about you."

"You heard about my amnesia, right?"

"kindness"

Looking at Li Minghe's green face, Xia Feng's face, which was already covered with stubble, had a slightly complicated expression.

"How old are you this year?"

"I am 20 years old."

"20 years old, so young."

Realizing that Xia Feng was really an easy-going person in private, Li Minghe gradually relaxed and asked proactively.

"Senior Xia, may I ask, what is your age?"

Xia Feng shook his head gently.

"I don't know, I can't help it. I don't remember anything except my life after coming to Sky Island."

"Ah, sorry, I made a mistake."

Xia Feng reached out and patted Li Minghe's shoulder gently.

"It's okay, I don't care at all."

Withdrawing his hand, he raised his head slightly.

"As Lu Yu said, there are many dissatisfactions in life. Sometimes, forgetting is not necessarily a bad thing."

A few minutes passed, but Zhang Jin and the others still didn't come back.

After chatting a lot with Li Minghe, the atmosphere was still a bit dull. As a senior, Xia Feng could only find another topic to talk about.

"By the way, Li Minghe, were you born on Sky Island No. 1?"

"No, my home is on Sky Island No. 247."

Xia Feng nodded.

"I see, then you probably don't have many friends here. You just started working, so your family must not have come with you."

Li Minghe replied truthfully.

"Yes, this is my first time living alone on a strange island."

"Lonely?"

"It's not bad."

Having said this, Li Minghe pondered for a moment, and then, as if he mustered up the courage, he decided to share a little secret with Xia Feng.

"Senior Xia."

"kindness?"

"Actually, today is actually my birthday. Thank you for inviting me out for a drink today. It is also a small celebration for me. Thank you."

Hearing these words, Xia Feng was stunned for a moment.

"Today is actually your birthday. Why didn't you tell me earlier? We can help you celebrate it. At least we have to get a cake."

Li Minghe waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no, my birthday is not that important. This is enough. I didn't want to say it at first, but you chatted a lot with me tonight. I think you are very sincere, so I don't want to hide this little secret that is not worth mentioning. .”

Considering Li Minghe's introverted character, Xia Feng also expressed his understanding.

"Well, then there will be no special celebration for you."

"Well, no need to bother."

"However, the gift still needs to be symbolic."

"ah?"

After saying that, Xia Feng straightened up, fumbled in the inner pocket of his coat for a long time, and finally took out something.

"Don't be nervous, it's not an expensive gift. Here it is."

"Ding!"

A silver coin was placed on the table by Xia Feng.

Li Minghe gently picked up the coin and looked at it carefully.

"Senior Xia, this is."

Xia Feng picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and then said casually.

"It's a coin. Actually, I don't know where it came from," Lu Yu said. When I was picked up on the empty island, this coin was on my body together with the other two swords. I think it should be a reference to my former self. Something of some value."

Li Minghe immediately became nervous when he heard the origin of the coin.

"This is too expensive, I can't accept it."

Xia Feng waved his hand.

"Harm, it's not valuable at all. Anyway, I have forgotten everything now. Since I always carried it with me in the past, it must be something like an amulet. But I am a scientific researcher now, so it is very important." I believe in science, haha.”

Putting down the wine glass, Xia Feng smiled.

"Take it, just think of it as a commemoration to commemorate your first birthday away from home, Li Minghe, happy birthday."