Embers Ad Infinitum

Although the scene in front of them was normal in terms of logic, atmosphere, and psychological expectations brought about by the previous words, Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong and others could not help but have some strange feelings.

The two sentences "Don't drive when you drink, and don't drink when you drive" seem like they shouldn't appear in this way!

Bang bang bang, Shang Jianyao’s applause never fails.

Then he asked:

"If it's tattooed on the back, wouldn't it be visible? Why should I be alert all the time?"

The gray-bearded man who had just put down his clothes had a stagnant expression, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

However, he was also a person who had traveled extensively and experienced many things. He quickly adjusted and asked with a smile:

"Then where do you think the tattoo should be?"

"On the back of both hands, say one sentence on each side. Every time you want to drink, you can see it by raising your hand." Shang Jianyao seemed to have really thought about this problem.

"..." The gray-bearded uncle nodded and said, "Well, that's a good idea. I will add it to the options in the future."

Jiang Baimian could see that the other party was just perfunctory, so he changed the topic and asked with a smile:

"What should I call it?"

"Felin." The man with a large circle of gray beard around his mouth replied simply.

He didn't care what the four people on the other side called him, and repeated the previous question:

"Want a drink?

"The specialty here is stuffed with wild tree fruits. After passing this village, there is no such shop."

Having said this, he touched his short beard and chuckled:

"Almost every summer, we take time to go back here just to pick this wild tree fruit and use it to make wine."

Jiang Baimian glanced around and asked with an unchanged smile:

"What can I exchange for wine?"

Feiling suddenly laughed:

“What you give in exchange for wine doesn’t depend on what we want, but what you have.

"On earth, those who cling to the only answer often get nothing."

"We have..." Amidst the rhythmic music coming from outside, Jiang Baimian seemed to be in a quite relaxed state. She turned her eyes and patted Long Yuehong on her right with a narrowed expression. "How about using him instead? He can drive, has a calm temperament, is not low in height, has barely passable fighting skills, and knows a little maintenance skills. He is a suitable son-in-law for you."

"Team leader..." Long Yuehong didn't expect that the topic would suddenly turn to her, and she felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.

Felin laughed and said:

"I appreciate your kindness.

"My youngest daughter has no shortage of suitors. She is as good-looking as her mother, and her driving skills have almost caught up with my father. Although her maintenance skills are a little immature, she has a solid foundation and is not too old.

"Moreover, she has liked to watch and participate in my vehicle repairs since she was a child. At some point, the smell of gasoline, diesel, and lubricants on her body couldn't be washed away. I don't know how many young men in the group have been thinking about her day and night. .”

Long Yuehong listened to Feilin's description and imagined it, and subconsciously shrank back.

From the moment he boarded the RV, he could smell the faint smell of gasoline emanating from Felin and several drinkers next to him.

He was worried that the topic would turn back to him, so he looked at Jiang Baimian and pretended to complain:

"Team leader, why don't you recommend Shang Jianyao?"

Jiang Baimian laughed:

"Isn't this because you are afraid that Shang Jianyao will be kicked out before he has even spent a full day in the camp?

"Do we count this as payment or no payment?"

Jian Shang Jian Yao seemed to want to respond to this topic, and Jiang Baimian immediately turned his attention to Feilin:

"How about we trade in military cans? There's braised beef in them."

"How much?" Felin asked skillfully.

"500 grams." Jiang Baimian reported the number.

"Then which one do you want?" Felin introduced with a smile. "One is wine made directly from wild tree fruits. It has a very low alcohol content and is not intoxicating. It is similar to wine. You know wine, right?"

"Yes." Jiang Baimian and others nodded at the same time.

Inside "Pangu Biology", during holidays, you can still buy some wine according to their respective quotas.

As for Bai Chen, he has wandered in countless places over the years, and occasionally drinks alcohol.

Flynn continued:

“In this case, four cups per can.

"There is another kind of fruit wine, which is obtained by repeated distillation. The alcohol content is very high. It is very easy to get drunk for the first time. Four cups will cost three cans.

"You can record all this first and pay it when you leave the camp."

Of course, Jiang Baimian could not let the team members get drunk in such a strange environment, so he said directly:

"Then a low-alcohol fruit bar."

Naturally, Long Yuehong and others had no objection.

"Okay." Felin turned the glass upside down on the milky white platform four times and took it out.

At this time, next to the "Old Tune Group", at the table next to the car window, a very large strong man laughed:

"As expected, it's a team of women and children. They only dare to drink fruit wine that tastes like water!"

Shang Jianyao, who was sitting on the edge of their side, turned his head and looked over.

The strong man in black clothes bent his arms to highlight his muscles, and looked at Shang Jianyao without giving in.

One second, two seconds... ten seconds... Shang Jianyao remained motionless.

Jiang Baimian looked at Long Yuehong and Bai Chen and read the same meaning in their eyes:

Yes, Shang Jianyao is competing with others in the game of whoever can look away first and whoever can't hold on and speak first loses.

Of course, this is just a game he unilaterally agrees with.

After about ten seconds, the strong man finally couldn't control himself and stood up suddenly:

"What do you mean?"

"You lost." Shang Jianyao laughed.

"You're crazy!" the strong man blurted out, "Are you still a child? Has the hair down there not even grown yet?"

Felin, who was pouring wine, looked up and shouted:

"Zhao Tie, don't be ridiculous. How many times have you peed and you won't know your last name?"

Zhao Tie did not dare to disobey his leader and sat down cursing.

At this moment, Shang Jianyao suddenly left the high stool and walked to Zhao Tie.

Then he began to unbuckle his belt.

"What are you doing?" Zhao Tie and his companions were a little confused.

Shang Jianyao said seriously:

"Mine is definitely bigger than yours."

At this moment, not only Zhao Tie, but also Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong and others doubted their ears.

When Zhao Tie came to his senses, a burst of violent anger suddenly rushed into his mind from the bottom of Zhao Tie's heart.

This is not only because he feels that the other party is humiliating him, but also because he doesn't know how to deal with it at the moment.

It’s impossible to really stand up, take off your pants, and compete with the other person in front of everyone, right?

He is shameless, but Zhao Tie still has shame.

Moreover, it’s easier to say that Bi won, but what if Bi lost?

In that case, Zhao Tie felt that he might not even have the face to stay in the caravan.

No, we can't let him lead us... Zhao Tie narrowed his eyes, pointed outside and said:

"It's pretty good.

"Are you able to go out and practice?"

"Okay!" Shang Jianyao fastened his belt and agreed quickly.

Jiang Baimian frowned slightly, feeling that he couldn't see through this matter.

She wasn't worried that Shang Jianyao would lose - she was still very confident in her fighting ability, and Shang Jianyao was second only to her in the "Old Tune Team".

She was just a little confused about what Shang Jianyao wanted to do.

With the idea of ​​having a fight to show some strength and facilitate subsequent dialogue, she did not stop him and told Long Yuehong not to speak.

Jian Shang Jian Yao's friends didn't pay much attention. Feilin, the leader of this "rootless" business group, took up the mentality of watching a show, raised his voice, and shouted outside:

"Stop the music!

"Someone wants to 'perform'!"

The speakers on the RVs on both sides quickly became quiet, and the group of men and women who were wriggling around in the empty space surrounded by tables and chairs retreated outside.

Zhao Tie jumped out of the group leader's RV with great momentum and entered the open space where various lights were constantly changing back and forth.

Shang Jianyao was not in a hurry to go out. He took off his tactical backpack first and took out his beloved small speaker with a blue background and black surface.

This can be plugged in, or it can use one of the old-world long-lasting batteries - the same ones currently being produced.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Baimian's thick and beautiful eyebrows moved slightly.

Shang Jianyao immediately placed the small speaker at the door of the RV and pressed a button.

He entered the open space with the roar of electricity.

The next second, a high-pitched female voice came from the small speaker:

"I'm looking up

"Above the moon..." (Note 1)

Along with the singing, Shang Jianyao's body swayed, and his feet kept alternating back and forth, which seemed very rhythmic.

Then, he raised his fingers at Zhao Tie:

"Come!"

"I forgot yesterday

"The air dries the sadness..."

In such singing, facing such an opponent, Zhao Tie suddenly felt that if he really went up, he would lose.

It would make him feel like someone had his pants removed and paraded around.

But at this point, it’s okay if you don’t do it, so you can’t give in, right?

Zhao Tie did some mental preparation, took a deep breath, and stepped over.

During this process, he kept staring at Shang Jianyao's feet and shoulders.

This is because in the several fighting techniques he knows, steps are very important, and the state of his shoulders can help him predict which hand of the opponent will punch.

——As a "rootless person", he has received strict training since he was a child. When he was in the original city, he even had a powerful boxer as his teacher. He didn't bully people just by his size.

After adjusting his steps, Zhao Tie stepped forward.

Almost at the same time, Shang Jianyao took a step back.

Zhao Tie advanced again, and Shang Jianyao retreated again, always maintaining a good enough distance.

Suddenly, Shang Jianyao took the lead and took a step forward.

Zhao Tie made a reflexive move to dodge.

Back and forth, forward and back, the two perfectly followed the rhythm of the song "What is seen and what is invisible".

The bystanders immediately applauded:

"Good dance!"

They finally understood what the performance the group leader just meant.

Hearing such "praise", Zhao Tie blushed and couldn't control himself anymore, so he rushed forward.

Shang Jianyao dodged easily, stumbled with his foot, moved his hand, and threw Zhao Tie to the ground with a bang, which knocked him to pieces.

Then, he leaned down and completely restrained the other party.

Zhao Tie was also considered a bachelor. Seeing that it was irreversible, he did not try to be brave. He lowered his head and hummed:

"I lost."

Shang Jianyao stood up, walked back reluctantly, put away the small speaker, and closed it.

Jiang Baimian looked at him, frowned and asked:

"You've come around in such a big circle just to dance outside, right?"

Shang Jianyao nodded sincerely:

"Um.

"You're not allowed to just go out."

"Are you too persistent? Hey, you know how to attack the east and the west, you are quite smart." Jiang Baimian laughed.

Shang Jianyao thought for a moment and answered:

"Maybe the condition is more serious."

Note 1: Quoted from Phoenix Legend, "Above the Moon"