LRAB Chapter 40 The Only Person I Trust
Chapter 40 The Only Person I Trust
Meng Shisan did not hide this issue.
After learning about Cao Er's thoughts, he realized that everyone had similar concerns.
However, out of consideration for face, everyone decided to ignore it for the time being.
However, Meng Shisan believes that the more one tries to avoid this situation, the greater the impact on the future will be.
Once a crack in trust is opened, it will continue to widen.
Instead of trying to cover it up, it's better to speak frankly and openly about it.
"That is indeed a problem," someone in the square said. "If I do anything to harm you in the future, anyone can take action against me."
I can't guarantee that what I did back then wasn't in accordance with my true feelings.
As soon as he said that, everyone started making a fuss.
"Yes, yes, yes..."
Seeing everyone's reaction, Meng Shisan smiled and said, "Alright, let's all think about it carefully tonight."
As for me, I'll go to the wilderness to stand guard for everyone.
Ultimately, this wasteland is the greatest threat to us right now.
Tonight, I will keep watch for everyone on this last shift…
After saying that, Meng Shisan turned around and headed straight for the wasteland without looking back.
Just then, Yang Jiu, carrying the child and followed by several little ones, came running up.
"Damn, count me in! I've been locked up in the base for so long, I almost forgot I was once the king of this wasteland!"
Upon seeing Yang Jiu, Meng Shisan laughed and cursed, "Damn it, stay away from me, I don't trust you."
As he spoke, he even made a dodging motion.
Yang Jiu didn't take it seriously and laughed, "Get lost, do I need your trust?"
"Hurry up and lead the way. I trust you enough."
As she spoke, she hooked her arm around Meng Shisan's neck and forced him to stand shoulder to shoulder with her.
Several little ones grabbed his clothes and tried to squeeze between him and Meng Shisan.
Only then did he say in a desolate tone, "I've heard what Cao Er said, and what you said makes sense, but so what?"
If you don't even have a trustworthy friend in this life, what's the point of living?
Let me just say this: if I, Yang Jiu, ever do anything to wrong you in the future, don't hold it against me.
They might as well just shoot me dead; that would definitely mean some bastard is controlling me.
If I lose myself, am I still me?
Even if you knock me down, I still have to thank you.
He spoke softly, but many people still heard him.
The news quickly reached more people, prompting many to express their feelings.
How tragic it would be if a person had no one they could trust in their entire life.
Meng Shisan laughed heartily: "Alright, when I find out one day that you are no longer who you are, I will definitely grant your wish."
After saying that, the two grown men, carrying the child, strode towards the wasteland.
"Damn, that's weird. I'm actually quite envious of their relationship." Looking at the two of them from behind, Lu Ping said for no reason.
No one said a word, and no one could explain why, but the way the two guys interacted made them feel very comfortable.
……
"Let's stop here. If we go any deeper, I'm afraid the children won't be able to handle it."
In the wilderness, Meng Shisan and Yang Jiu stopped after walking only a short distance.
There was no way around it; even though they were pioneers, they still had to abide by the rules of the wilderness.
Yang Jiu sniffed the air and nodded: "Hmm, there's still a bit of the oxygen smell emanating from the square in this spot."
Going deeper, the oxygen level will probably be much lower.
"Actually, your children are still too young to have been brought to the wasteland," Meng Shisan said with some reluctance as he saw the little ones sitting obediently beside Yang Jiu.
Yang Jiu glanced at the little one in his arms and said without looking up, "These are all my children. The two oldest are just over four years old, the others are about one year old, and the youngest is only a few months old. This isn't their first time in the wilderness, so they'll be fine."
To be honest, if I weren't their father, I could understand why Liu Jiaming and his gang did what they did.
Our genes are truly exceptional.
Look at these little guys, they're still perfectly calm and collected.
I seriously doubt that even if we ventured into the heart of the wilderness, we wouldn't outlive these little guys.
"You said most of them are only a little over a year old?" Meng Shisan was taken aback. These little guys had walked all the way on their own. How could children who are just over a year old do that?
"Unbelievable, isn't it?" Yang Jiu said. "Don't even mention you, I didn't believe it at first either."
What can a one-year-old do? They're still at the age where they poop and stick it all over their pants.
But look at them, they're acting like little adults.
Meng Shisan shook his head: "That's not what I meant, I meant their mindset."
Do you think their behavior is like that of a one-year-old child?
"After being tortured by the base for so long, it's a miracle we're still alive," Yang Jiu sighed. "Look at them, what cowards they are!"
Seeing that Yang Jiu didn't take it seriously, Meng Shisan didn't say anything more.
"By the way, what are your plans for the future?" After winning over the children, Yang Jiu asked, "Cao Er's concerns are valid."
Although I said that, to be honest, the only person I truly trust in this world is you.
You were the first to flip the table, doing what I'd always wanted to do but never dared to.
Based on that alone, I believe you.
As for the others…
"What about the others?" Before he could finish his sentence, Cao Er's voice came from not far away, "Even though we've had our share of arguments over the years, we still have a relationship, right?"
As he spoke, Cao Er led a large group of people out.
It was described as a large group, but it was really just him, another guy, and a bunch of kids.
"What brings you here?" Yang Jiu was somewhat surprised to see this guy.
This guy just said that no one should be trusted.
"Hey, everyone asked me to ask Thirteen about the arrangements for the future." Cao Er said, plopping down between the two men and pulling the children towards him before turning to Meng Thirteen and saying, "Yang Jiu was right about one thing: among us, the only person we can trust and dare to trust right now is you."
We can't trust anyone else, not even each other.
After all, you are the one who truly laid all of this out in front of us.
Based on that, you are more trustworthy than any of us.
"Then I really have to thank you." Meng Shisan looked at Cao Er and asked curiously, "Have you come to terms with it?"
"There's nothing to be upset about. We still have to move forward, right?" Cao Er said, quite emotionally. "I did break down after learning the truth about the base."
There's nothing to be ashamed of admitting.
The sudden collapse of my faith after so many years is a feeling of helplessness that is truly indescribable.
As he spoke, he looked down at the children in front of him before continuing, "But when I heard them call me 'Daddy,' I knew at that moment that I had to live, because only by living could I better protect them."
So that they won't have to follow the same path I took back then.
At least I'm alive, and no one can hurt them anymore.
As he finished speaking, Cao Er's tone became particularly firm. He looked at Meng Shisan and said, word by word, "Shisan, we haven't known each other for long. If I ever do anything to hurt you in the future, you don't have to hold back."
I'll just end it all. I won't blame you, and I won't hate you. I just hope that you can raise these children afterward.
I don't ask for anything else, I just want them to be able to live like human beings.
Please, I'm begging you, brother."
"Yes, Thirteen." Just then, the man who came with him also spoke up, "You probably don't know me. My name is Wang Wu. I was imprisoned in the Heroes' Tomb around the same time as Yang Jiu."
We actually discussed it before we came.
Everyone agrees that our lives or deaths are not important; what matters are these children.
To be honest, we are both failures as fathers, but if it's about finding a way for our child to survive, we only trust you.
As they spoke, the two of them looked at Er'er simultaneously.
This is the fundamental reason why they trust Meng Shisan.
They all came from the Heroes' Tomb, and they knew better than anyone that Er'er couldn't possibly be Meng Shisan's child.
Since Meng Shisan can accept Er Er, it's not impossible for him to accept more children.
More importantly, they saw a rare kindness in Meng Shisan from his attitude towards Er Er.
"Okay." Meng Shisan nodded and said, "If that day ever comes, I will definitely treat them as my own children."
No matter what, the child is innocent.
"This messed-up world, even if someone needs to be held responsible, it's not their place."
Meng Shisan readily agreed to their request.
As he said, the child is innocent.
"If it really comes to that, it'll be worth dying for." Upon hearing this, Cao Er immediately burst out laughing.
The atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.
As they chatted, Yang Jiu blurted out, "We're just killing time anyway, what do you guys think, should we change this lousy name?"
"Change it, change it! What kind of mess is this?" Upon hearing this, Cao Er immediately became interested. "Not only us, but even the children's names have to be changed."
I've never seen a father call his child Cao one, two, three, four, five, six, seven...
"So what are you going to call me?" Meng Shisan asked, intrigued.
Cao Er chuckled, "I've got it all figured out. I've got a truly amazing name that will let me vent all the anger I've accumulated over the years!"
"What's the name?" Everyone immediately looked curious.