Spy Family

The first day Lu Linbei and Chen Manchi spent in Zhao Wangxing was unexpectedly tense and exciting. One thing happened after another, which gave them a bad premonition about the future. The result was even more unexpected. , for the next whole month, life was as peaceful as a dream without beginning or end.

It was always night time when they woke up. The couple quickly got used to the day-night life in Paradise City. They went to a nearby restaurant to have an "early dinner", and then either walked or rented a two-wheeled vehicle and took a stroll on the street. They explored the alleys, going wherever there were many people at first. Gradually, they went deep into areas with few tourists and came into contact with the daily lives of local residents.

Although Paradise City is far away from the mining area, there are still many people engaged in mining-related industries with high incomes. They commute to high-end office buildings and entertainment venues every day. They are not exposed to a particle of dust in the mining area and are semi-isolated from the entire city. They are not connected with other people. There are more planetary contacts.

Lu Linbei and Chen Manchi once strayed into the residential area of ​​these people. The night there was a real night. Although there were many street lights, the streets were silent. The cats that occasionally popped up watched the humans vigilantly and did not escape. Not even close.

A drone equipped with street lights followed the two intruders at a short distance, which seemed a bit strange. The two fled on bicycles and never came to this area again.

In terms of the number of employees, the tourism industry is the backbone of Paradise City. There are companies and individuals that provide a variety of services to tourists. Tour guides are the most prosperous branch among them. Their work and rest schedules are completely consistent with those of tourists, and even affect their families. people.

In many residential areas, the busiest time is at night. The lights are as bright as daytime. Residents are busy and busy without any discomfort. Even public institutions such as schools and hospitals provide night services.

The largest number of people in Paradise City are idlers. They walk between day and night, can sit anywhere for hours, and chat with anyone they meet. Strange is a "strange word" here.

Chen Manchi likes these people, "There is a saying that Paradise City is a paradise for wanderers. Many people come here from other planets and never leave again. They say there is a kind of magic here that can unknowingly transport you." Hang on. There is a drifter's station nearby, it is said to be the largest in the world, let's go and check it out."

The Wanderer Station is located on the edge of the city. It has several dilapidated buildings and a large number of tents. It occupies a large area, almost equivalent to a small city. From a distance, it looks like a military camp in a costume movie. The closer you get, the more familiar it becomes. I discovered its chaos, and when I was in it, I experienced some order.

This place was clearly a huge slum. Lu Linbei did not express this idea, because Chen Manchi was very happy and took him back to his old place, pointing everywhere and explaining the functions of different tents.

She found some familiar faces, people who remembered her, called her "Rapunzel," and greeted her calmly as if she had never left.

There are no drone street lights here. You need to provide your own lighting. Therefore, batteries have become a real hard currency. People do not need to trade points representing electricity, but directly use batteries as currency to exchange for some necessary things.

The two of them happened to be in time for dinner at twelve o'clock in the evening, so they queued up to get two instant meals. It was so unpalatable that Lu Linbei almost vomited it out, but Chen Manchi ate it all with a smile, and then said: "This is also a kind of life. , you haven’t had any contact with me, have you?”

Lu Linbei barely ate half of it, but he couldn't swallow it. He asked carefully: "Do I have to finish it? Is it rude to throw it away?"

"Haha, no food will be thrown away here, there are other ways to deal with it." Chen Manchi took the instant meal from her husband, looked around, and stuffed it to a passing woman.

The woman took half of the instant meal without saying thank you and without even turning her eyes. It seemed that the two of them had already agreed to exchange information in this way at this moment.

"That's enough." Chen Manchi said easily.

"I couldn't even imagine this kind of life before." Lu Linbei admitted his ignorance. He always thought that interstellar orphans were at the bottom. Now he realized that his life on the farm was already superior to many people. "My problem may be Offensively, why don't they just get a job? It's not like Paradise is a city that lacks opportunity."

"You can just ask them, anyone."

Lu Linbei pondered for a while, then smiled and shook his head. He could not break through the psychological barrier and ask excessive questions to strangers.

Chen Manchi dragged her husband a few steps away and asked a young homeless man who was standing on the roadside eating a quick meal: "Why don't you find a job?"

"Does it have anything to do with you?" the wanderer said while eating.

"It doesn't matter, just a casual chat."

The wanderer swallowed the food in his mouth, "Why do you need to find a job? Worry every day and be controlled by others. It's so good. You are free. You don't have to think about anything. You just need to live simply. I have been to three planets. I’m planning on going to the fourth one.”

Chen slowly raised his right hand and made the gesture of the number seven, "I have been to seven planets, only the kings have not been to them."

The wanderer's eyes lit up, he finished the remaining food in a few mouthfuls, and asked, "Have you been to Jiazixing too?"

"Hmm, earlier than most people."

The wanderer looked at the two people in front of him and said with a smile: "You two look like wealthy tourists. Why do you need to show off to us? I hardly spend any money."

"Me too. At most I saved up the money for the ferry ticket. When I went to Jiazixing, I didn't spend a single point."

"real?"

"Of course it's true. Do I need to lie to you?"

"Why don't you stay in Jiazixing and become a fusion person? This is my biggest dream. Unfortunately, I can't afford the ferry ticket and I lost my identity chip. I can't even apply for entry."

"Fusion people can't travel at will. I also want to visit the kings."

"I wish you can realize your dream soon. Judging from your appearance, you should not be short of money."

"The surface is bright. May your dreams come true."

"It's coming soon. Although I can't go to Jiazixing, I heard that there is a way to be transformed by fusion people outside Jiazixing..."

The two were really chatting. Chen Manchi suddenly walked away. The young wanderer didn't take it seriously at all and continued talking as if there were others in front of him listening.

Lu Linbei was very embarrassed, smiled at the other party, and hurriedly chased his wife.

Chen Manchi saw an acquaintance again.

Mrs. Hong Que is much older than she was in Zhai Jing. She is sitting in front of a small tent, sorting out a bunch of tattered items. Her stool is an abandoned battery box.

Chen slowly saw her for a while and recognized her just now.

Mrs. Red Magpie, like most of the wanderers here, rarely looks at people. No matter what happens around her, she only does her own thing unless she has to.

After being stared at for a long time, she finally raised her head, with a confused look on her face, and then recognized the long, messy hair. She was stunned for a moment, then blushed, and got up to walk into the tent.

Chen Manchi grabbed her and said with a smile: "It's me, Mrs. Hongque, don't you remember me? Chen Manchi, we once opened a shop together."

Mrs. Hong Que had betrayed Chen Manchi, but when she saw that the other party didn't seem to know about it, she calmed down, but her smile was still a little awkward, "It's...Xiao Manchi, it's really you, I didn't recognize it at first, and this... …”

Lu Linbei had already caught up, and without revealing the truth, he smiled and said: "Lu Linbei, I wonder if you still have any impression." He still couldn't say the words "Mrs. Red Magpie".

"Ah... I have an impression, how could I not be impressed? You two..."

"We're married." Chen Manchi showed off one of the many rings with an excited expression, "It's been more than three years, but it's a pity that I didn't invite you."

"Yes, I left Zhai Jing a long time ago and returned to my old place. When did you come?"

"It's only been a month, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Yeah, I thought you would never come back to a place like this." Mrs. Hong Que became much more natural.

"I have many good memories here, and of course I have to come back to see them. I am planning to apply to be a volunteer at the small station. Speaking of which, I have no business this month and have no tax to pay, so I can only compensate in other ways. "

Mrs. Hongque gently grabbed one of Chen Manchi's wrists and looked at it carefully, "Everyone has their own destiny. Your destiny... is better than ours."

Chen slowly glanced at her husband beside him and said with a smile, "I do feel very good."

Mrs. Hongque brought two more empty battery boxes, sat down side by side with Chen Manchi naturally, and signaled to Lu Linbei, who smiled and said, "I'm not tired."

"He is not from here." Chen Manchi explained, still unable to conceal his excitement, "I never thought that fate would arrange for us to meet again here."

"Fate has arranged a path for everyone, and no one can see the specific direction except the God of Fate." Mrs. Hong Que regained some of her original temperament, "You are still telling people's fortunes."

"Yes, the business is very good, but because of his job transfer, I have to give up the business there, and plan to resume my old business here in a few days. What about you? Mrs. Hong Que, do you also tell fortunes?"

Mrs. Hong Que smiled bitterly and said: "Look at me now. People think I am begging for food as soon as I open my mouth. Who would ask me to tell fortunes? As for these people, they are not interested in fate at all." Mrs. Hong Que glanced at the homeless people queuing up to receive food. , sighing, her eyes were a little moist. She once thought she jumped out of the pit, but she didn't expect to fall back again in the end, and she fell deeper.

"Come open a shop with me, and we'll be the same as before." Chen slowly extended an invitation enthusiastically.

Mrs. Hong Que looked nervous and uneasy, "Really?"

"Of course, we used to work together so well."

"But..." Mrs. Hongque looked at Lu Linbei.

"I also think this is a good idea." Lu Linbei said, respecting his wife's decision.

Mrs. Hong Que was obviously moved. She thought for a while and then said, "Sorry, I can't open a shop with you."

"You don't need to spend too long." Chen Manchi was very disappointed.

Mrs. Hongque grabbed Chen Manchi's hand again, "Xiaoman, you are a good girl, and you and Mr. Lu are a perfect match. You two will be very happy in the future. I will forget it. I am dying. I have done too many wrong things in my life. There should be retribution. I'm going to sell my soul to the devil, that's my last hope."

"Devil?" There is no such thing as a devil in Chen Manchi's fortune-telling system.

"Well, I heard that Jiazixing will be recruiting people here soon. Old losers like me are their favorite targets."