Return of the King of the Elven Century

Walking out of the room, Zhenghui led Yun Xiao to the highest point step by step along the spiral stairs around the lighthouse.

At this moment, the two of them are standing on the top floor of this tens of meters high lighthouse. Looking into the distance from here, they can clearly see the ships above the sea in the distance, the long-winged gulls circling in the sea, and the floating birds from time to time. A wild elf out of the water.

Zhenghui took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out two cigarettes, and handed one to Yunxiao.

"Thank you, I don't smoke."

Yun Xiao shook his head and rejected the other party.

Seeing this, Zhenghui put one cigarette back into the box, thought for a while, and put the other one back too.

He leaned on the railing in front of him, looking at the sea in the distance under the sunshine and the waves, before speaking for a long time.

"Dr. Oki is almost 60 years old this year, and I am only in my early thirties this year."

"I met him at an academic seminar five years ago."

"At that time, we had a long discussion on the evolution of Eevee. We hit it off and became friends. After that, we often discussed some academic issues about elves."

"But I'm not like him."

Having said that, Zhenghui shook his head.

"Oki was born in a wealthy family since he was a child. His parents paved the way for him in the future early on. In addition, he already possessed research talent and worked hard to achieve his current status."

"But I have been alone since I was a child. In the early days, I had to work part-time to earn even the money to rent academic books in the library. Later, I found a job as a lighthouse guard. I lived here for ten years."

Zhenghui's face showed the color of memory, and his words were full of vicissitudes.

Yun Xiao also fell silent after listening to his experiences.

Also, no matter which world you are in, society is like this.

Fairness is always relative. Some people may not have to worry about the next road since they were born.

And some people may have to learn how to live alone since they are sensible.

Yun Xiao began to understand this truth in the year after her parents left.

So for Zhenghui's sad appearance at this moment, he can actually resonate clearly in his heart.

Zhenghui suddenly smiled, and continued:

"But I didn't give up. Studying elves and science is my hobby."

"It's just that until now, I'm just a low-level ordinary researcher. Even the scientific research projects on the blueprints don't have the money to conduct formal research."

"Hey, there is no way. Who would invest in a small researcher like me who has no background and no successful experience? I tried too, but they didn't even take a look at my blueprints, so they told me to get out."

He had a smile on his face when he said this, but Yun Xiao could see helplessness and sadness from this smile.

Yun Xiao was silent for a while, then said softly:

"Why don't you go to Dr. Damu? You and him have been friends for many years. It shouldn't be a big deal to borrow some money."

Zhenghui sighed helplessly.

"That old guy, although he made a lot of money from his research, later donated most of that money to the charity of the alliance."

"The money he has left is only enough to maintain his own research institute. I don't have the nerve to ask him to borrow it."

"Forget it, I'm telling you this because you asked me that question."

"You are a trainer. You have achieved such achievements at this age. The road ahead will be much easier than mine. Don't worry."

"As for me, I'll just do my own research in this lighthouse, and I'll be satisfied."

Zhenghui stretched his waist, and the emotions on his face were swept away, revealing a relaxed look.

"Okay, I'm sorry for delaying you for so long...Well, if you want to challenge the gym, the next gym closest to here seems to be Red Lotus Island."

"Wait a minute...I found it."

Zhenghui pulled out a crimson receipt from his pocket and handed it to Yunxiao.

"No, I got the ticket for the St. Anne's ship a few days ago in a lottery on the roadside. I can go to Honglian Town by departure tonight. It's useless for me to take it, so I will give it to you."

Yun Xiao looked at the ticket, but didn't reach out to take it, just stood there, motionless.

Zhenghui raised his eyebrows and said:

"What's the matter? Don't worry! Don't be polite to me, it's just a trivial matter. Damu has told me to take more care of you. What is this?"

Yun Xiao reached out and took the ticket.

With seriousness on his face, he suddenly said:

"How much money do you need to start these research projects?"