Chapter 69

  Zuo Xiaolong took two steps forward and shouted: Are you going or not?

  The stray dog looked at Bruce Lee for two seconds and continued playing with the wolf dog.

  Bruce Lee said: I'm leaving.

  The stray dog wagged its tail and stood up to see me off for a step. Then it went back to play-fighting with the big dog.

  Zuo Xiaolong walked out ten steps and said: He really left.

  The wolf dog barked at him and his stray dog stood still in confusion.

  Zuo Xiaolong left in disappointment, turning his head back twice along the way, but found that the dog hadn't followed him. To comfort himself, Zuo Xiaolong said: Never mind, never mind. At least I've found a civil servant.

  Back in Tinglin Town, Xiao Long didn't dare to walk on the main road. He thought it was possible that Da Shuai had already spread the news of his plan to cross 318 National Highway and tour China, and the residents were eagerly waiting, but he returned on foot in less than half a day, which would be hard to explain without a press conference.

  Zuǒ Xiǎo Lóng lowered his head and walked in the town, he also didn't think clearly about what to do next. After walking for a while, he found that originally not many people paid attention to this matter. Suddenly, he heard a clanging noise behind him. Turning back, it was a bicycle, fully decorated with colorful streamers and banners, carrying big and small packages, riding in the streets of Tíng Lín Town.

  Zuo Xiaolong didn't know what the newcomer was up to, and subconsciously leaned aside. The cyclist looked like he had been traveling in the wind and rain for a long time. His face was covered with the beard of a thinker, his eye sockets were sunken, and his eyes were tired.

  A sign behind the bicycle reads: A single bicycle crossed National Highway 318.

  Zuo Xiaolong stopped his bicycle and asked in surprise: Are you going to ride a bike to the Friendship Bridge?

  He said in a thick accent: No, I came from Youyi Bridge on my bike.

  Xiaolong Zhang opened his mouth wide, and couldn't help but re-examine this person. However, his eyes couldn't zoom in, so he took two steps back to take in the full view of him.

  Left Little Dragon asked: How long have you been riding?

  He said: I don't remember.

  Bruce Lee asked: How did you get back?

  He said: Can't ride back, can't ride back.

  Zuo Xiaolong bid farewell to this person. He again put on the banner, which read: "Lonely Rider Crossing 318". From Tibet to Shanghai by bicycle, he adjusted the banner so that every word was visible, got back on his bike and continued on his journey. Zuo Xiaolong watched him disappear into the distance, while a nearby aunt whispered: "What a weirdo."

  Zuǒ Xiǎo Lóng gave a glance at Dà Mā. The 318 National Highway was extremely important to Zuǒ Xiǎo Lóng, as something had finally become clear. With a gloomy mood and not daring to speak to anyone about it, he decided to take a distant view of the 318 National Highway. After taking out his motorcycle, Zuǒ Xiǎo Lóng continued on his journey, thinking that if he hadn't given himself a foolish idea midway, he would have already arrived in Sichuan by now.

  The tallest building in the whole of Tingtou town is the China Telecom Building. In many small places, the highest building is always China Telecom. Maybe being tall can make people feel that the signal coverage is good. Xiaolong climbed up to the rooftop platform of the China Telecom Building, where the wind was obviously stronger than on the street, and the whole of Tingtou town was under his feet.

  Unfortunately, the 318 national highway cannot be seen from here. The distant scenery is all in industrial haze, and underfoot is a bustling intersection with many restaurants. On both sides are two large supermarkets. At the entrance of the supermarket, cars and motorcycles are parked randomly on both sides, causing traffic congestion as soon as they arrive. However, the town emphasizes that it cannot be managed because this makes it look prosperous.

  On the left, there is an old street where Bruce Lee played billiards. The houses there are all dilapidated, and Huang Ying also lives on that side. However, from a high place, you can't see her sunflower, nor can you smell her warm fragrance.