No.70 days

Now that the road was closed, the two had no other choice but to sit back in the car.But this time, Yang Shuyi tensed his back and did not lean back on the seat.

After another ten minutes, they arrived at Yingxiu Town.

It was already dark, and at a glance, the town was lit with lights.Following the road pointed by the driver, they walked towards the town health center.The roads in Yingxiu Town are narrow, but they are all smooth concrete roads, and there is no trace of the earthquake—this is the post-earthquake reconstruction.They passed by many restaurants and B&Bs, and saw many customers sitting inside to eat, and some small restaurants had no customers, so the boss and acquaintances gathered around the door to play mahjong. Seeing them passing by, he warmly greeted them: "Come in and have some food!"

Shao Wu even smelled the smell of grilled fish. He sniffed and felt hungry instantly.

Fortunately, after walking for a while, they saw the scarlet letter of "Yingxiu Town Central Health Center", which was lit up, very eye-catching in the night.Shao Wu's stomach growled twice, he thought, let's eat grilled fish later.

They passed a white wall, inside the wall was a shadowy figure, like a low building, but the lights were not on, so they couldn't see clearly.Shao Wu squinted his eyes, and with a little light in the distance, he saw the tall flagpole and the five-star red flag raised by the night wind.

Shao Wu asked Yang Shuyi: "Is this a school?" In fact, he just asked casually. He didn't know if Yang Shuyi had been to Yingxiu before, so he didn't expect him to give any definite answer.

However, Yang Shuyi was silent for a few seconds and said, "This is the ruins of Xuankou Middle School."

Shao Wu suddenly stopped.

In the night, as if a basin of cold water was poured down his head, his whole body suddenly felt terrified.

Not because so many teachers and students died here eight years ago.

It's - it's this place, which is so close to those lively restaurants and B&Bs.It was so close that he didn't know what to do.In other words, after arriving in Yingxiu, he didn't really realize that this is the epicenter of the Wenchuan earthquake eight years ago. This town is no different from other small towns near the river. It is even more beautiful and prosperous. It is warm and peaceful. Shadow of "Hell"?

Yang Shuyi grabbed his hand and called him softly: "Shao Wu?"

"Let's go," Shao Wu said, "I just... just didn't react right away."

"Ah."

"Have you been here before—after the earthquake?"

"I passed by here once," they held hands, and walked slowly past the ruins of Xuankou Middle School, "I didn't dare to get out of the car."

Shao Wu was just stunned at first, but Yang Shuyi's words suddenly forced some tears.

It seems that he has always known that Yang Shuyi felt guilty towards his family, and also knew that Yang Shuyi was strong - so strong that he could do almost anything, even if he married Zou Xin like a drama.But did Yang Shuyi dare not get out of the car to take a look when passing by?Yes, he, like many, many people here, is a surviving family member of the victims.Yingxiu was probably the cruelest nightmare in his life.

But now they came to Yingxiu.The earthquake site was only separated from them by a wall, and the night shrouded everything, and it seemed peaceful.

When they went to the health center, the doctor checked Yang Shuyi's swollen ankles and bruises on his back. Fortunately, the problem was not serious, and he only prescribed two bottles of ointment for them.

Then they went back to the grilled fish restaurant they had just passed by for dinner. Not far away was the rushing Minjiang River, the sound of the water was thick and loud.The boss's family of three were sitting in front of the cash register, the father was watching TV, and the mother and daughter were holding their mobile phones, discussing which dress to buy.

Shao Wu asked Yang Shuyi in a soft voice: "Tomorrow, go see the ruins of Xuankou Middle School?"

Yang Shuyi nodded: "There is also an epicenter memorial hall here, you can also go and see it."

He looked a little tired, but calm.The two looked at each other, and after a few seconds, they looked away at the same time.

Shao Wu looked at the steaming grilled fish and said, "Eat more."

Yang Shuyi smiled, and said softly: "After dinner, let's go buy cherries, the cherries here are delicious."

However, when they were full, the fruit shop at the end of the street was closed.Both of them were exhausted enough, so they simply walked into the homestay opposite the grilled fish shop.The end of March is the off-season for tourism. There are no other guests in the B&B. While having fun, the boss casually said: "There are double-bed rooms and twin-bed rooms, and the price is the same. You can choose whatever you want." .”

Shao Wu was a little embarrassed: "Open a twin room."

"Yes," the boss opened the drawer and took out the key, and handed it to Shao Wu, "288 on the second floor, you just go up."

In fact, this kind of homestay is opened by local people with their own houses. Most of them are three-story small buildings. They live on the first floor, and the rooms on the second and third floors are packed into guest rooms.The two went up to the second floor and found that there were only two rooms on the second floor, one double bed room and one twin bed room, both of which were quite spacious.

Shao Wu couldn't figure out why the boss would say "you can pick whatever you want"—two adult men share a room, usually a twin room, right?

Yang Shuyi asked: "Where do you sleep?"

Shao Wu: "... I can do it."

Yang Shuyi sat down on the bed by the window and said, "Then shall I take a bath first?"

Shao Wu nodded quickly, while fiddling with his mobile phone: "You wash it first, and I will send a message to my brother."

Of course, Wang Yujun didn't send him a message at all.

He was just anxious to find a cover for himself—or would he just watch Yang Shuyi take off his clothes?Standing in front of the bed, Yang Shuyi took off his shoes, put on the disposable slippers from the hotel, grabbed the sweater, and bent down to take off the stormtrousers and woolen trousers, leaving him only gray long johns.Although his long johns were loose, when Shao Wu looked down at his phone, he could still catch a glimpse of his strong and slender calves... Fortunately, fortunately, Yang Shuyi didn't continue to take them off.

Yang Shuyi walked into the bathroom, there was a splashing sound of water, and he came out within a few minutes.

He was exuding heat, and there were a few drops of water on his handsome face.

Shao Wu just wanted to say "I'm going to take a shower", when he suddenly saw the ointment on the table.

It's over, and it's even worse.

"Let me apply some medicine for you," Shao Wu said bravely, "You can't reach your back."

"...Okay," Yang Shuyi brought one of the tubes of ointment, handed it to Shao Wu, then turned his back to him, "I'm sorry to trouble you."

His tone also suddenly became stiff.

Shao Wu took a deep breath, lifted his autumn clothes, squeezed a lump of ointment on his fingertips, and gently and slowly stuck his fingertips to the bruise.

"Does it hurt..."

"It's okay," Yang Shuyi said, "You paint yours, don't worry about me."

Shao Wu said silently in his heart, treat it as a wooden post, treat it as painting a wooden post, I don’t care if I paint mine - but this is fucking Yang Shuyi.When Shao Wu was distracted and couldn't control his strength, Yang Shuyi hissed.

"Are you okay?" He stopped abruptly.

"...It's okay," Yang Shuyi paused, then said helplessly, "Hurry up, Xiao Shao."

It's not medicine, it's like two people are tortured together.

After finally applying the ointment for him, Shao Wu rushed into the bathroom as if in a hurry.He took a full bath for four to ten minutes, and even took a half-minute shower of cold water at the end.

He managed to calmly push the door open and walk out.

However, Yang Shuyi was lying on the bed, already asleep.Probably because of being too tired, his breathing was a bit heavy, and his nostrils moved regularly.

He turned on the air conditioner, so the room was very warm.Shao Wu stood by the bed and looked at him, thinking vaguely, this should be the first time Yang Shuyi slept in front of him so peacefully.

And those charming passions and desires just now retreated suddenly.Shao Wu leaned over and stroked Yang Shuyi's hair carefully.

Yang Shuyi was still asleep and did not wake up.

That night, both of them slept soundly.