Sequence 2, You Have a Flower's Name (Part 2)

Xia Xiaoju kicked him with her other foot, "Do you have any compassion?"

Ah? Xia Xiaoju felt a bit awkward, waving her hand, "No, I'm quite heavy. I can walk faster."

I will go find a car to take you back to the guesthouse

Xia Xiaoju scoffed, "I just met the guide uncle, and he said you never went into the mountains afterwards"

I heard the guide uncle say, "Little White?"

The two sat down on the steps at the entrance, and Fang Tuo took out a small folding knife, deftly making a few cuts, but not cutting all the way through, resulting in a jagged watermelon. "It looks really bad," Xia Xiaoju shook her head, "like a dog chewed it."

"What does this have to do with gender?" Fang Tuo scoffed, "Does being bitten by a dog differentiate between male and female? If it were a boy, I would still have to take care of him and bring him for the injection. Besides, carrying him would definitely be heavier!"

We must tackle it together

"Do you think you can be fast just because you don't spit it out?" Fang Tuo said, "I am just giving you a chance; I haven't even exerted myself at all"

Fang Tuo shook his head, "We need to get down the mountain. You all stay away from Xia Xiaoju, be careful she might bite you."

"It's my sister, almost like my biological sister. This is a birthday gift for her." Fang Tuo explained to her, "I originally planned to go myself, but I received a notice that in a couple of days I need to go directly to the platform, so I won't have time to go to Beijing."

Fang Tuo once again filled the teapot lid to the brim and said cheerfully, "Since you didn't drink yesterday, these few cups all add up to yours."

... ...

That is! '' She spoke with considerable pride

Firecrackers were set off in front of the horse team, and I saw that there was still half of the melon that Xia Xiaoju had just bought. The manager said, "You all arrived just in time; everyone has already eaten, so you can take care of this piece."

She saw several guides unloading luggage at the entrance and asked, "Where is Fang Tuo? Isn't he with you? I still want to thank him."

Fang Tuo said: "I believe you, but where will I find this dog in ten days? She cannot peacefully count her yaks either"

Will you pick a wilted flower and give it to me

Do you think this is "Resident Evil"? It changes at a moment's notice

The uncle smiled innocently, displaying great humility, saying, "No, no, Fang Tuo is the one who can really drink."

One summer in a subsequent year, Xia Xiaoju received a wedding invitation from Lu Shiyi while she was in Qinghai for an investigation. At a local temple, Xiao A Ka helped her draw a fortune stick and asked a local Thangka painter to transcribe it into her notebook.

Let us not waste everyone's time any longer. Fang Tuo squatted down, saying, "I will carry you back."

You don't spit out the seeds either

"It doesn't matter if I have stitches, as long as the flesh hasn't fallen off; otherwise, wouldn't there be a hole in my leg?" Xia Xiaoju grimaced in pain and gave a self-deprecating smile

The two of them were burping uncontrollably, "In the end, it got all mixed up, how should this be counted?"

Xia Xiaoju lay on his back, speaking without thinking, "Why don't you mention that you have also carried a donkey?"

The faster you walk, the quicker your blood circulates. Have you heard of the term "toxic blood attacking the heart"? Fang Tuo insisted, "Rest assured, I can carry it. I have even carried a foal before."

"I am crying over my new pants, this kind of tear is hard to mend." Xia Xiaoju forced a smile, "It's rare to buy a genuine brand, and I've only worn it for a few days..."

The flowers have already dried, yet they still retain their golden hue from that time. Like a ray of sunshine residing in a notebook, seeing it can bring a knowing smile to one's face

He brought the horses, "Just consider it a reassurance, I will escort you down the mountain for your injection"

It seems fine, but you probably have started to become foolish. It has bitten you, yet you still apologize so much; are you Tang Seng

The guide translated her words, and the crowd was skeptical.

Xia Xiaoju felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing his words. Fang Tuo insisted on escorting her back to the guesthouse, and only after everything was tidied up did he leave in a hurry. Her wound still throbbed with pain, and wanting to distract herself, she took out her notebook to record her observations from the past two days with the cavalry, as well as her preliminary observations of the surrounding environment.

I am saying that there are a few more puppies, and they are also protective of their young

Fang Tuo said while eating, "This is a violation!"

American couples also gathered around, and after inquiring, Susie said: "I have volunteered at an animal rescue shelter. Generally speaking, if the dog that bit you does not show symptoms or die within ten days, you are safe. Not everyone who is bitten by a dog needs to get vaccinated"

"You don't belong here, do you?"

Xia Xiaoju said: "Are you hiding a knife? You can't take it on the plane, can you"

Xia Xiaoju did not know who Lao Bai and Xiao Bai were, and casually responded. Thinking that she would be leaving tomorrow and could not personally say goodbye and express her gratitude, she felt a vague sense of regret in her heart

No, it is a necklace, made of turquoise. A local friend helped me find it.

"Who said they didn't go into the mountains? They just didn't walk with them." Fang Tuo smiled, "I really saw that dog again ten days later, along with its few puppies, all very healthy. Your vaccine was in vain."

He stuffed a piece of melon and said, "Go ahead and gnaw on it."

The two of them made their way to Nami Village, and as they passed by the stream, Fang Tuo still did not forget to joke, "Are you afraid of water now? If you are scared, I will run quickly; if I jump into the water, you won't be able to catch up with me, right?"

You go to the drilling platform, I will head into the mountains, and it is uncertain when we will meet next, let's talk about it later

Yes, Uncle Bai's son. Uncle Bai is a very nice person. When I first went to Xuebao Peak, I followed those two, father and son, and they took good care of me. Xiao Bai has a bit of a temper; he got into a fight with someone a while back and was detained. It's not a big deal for them; he just rolled up his bedding and went, and he came out today. " Fang Tuo raised the firecrackers in his hand, " I just set off a string in front of Uncle Bai's house to drive away bad luck. Take this to the horse team. Where are you going? "

Xiao Rong also felt a bit guilty, "Can you still walk?"

While eating and chatting, when it comes to Fang Tuo's experiences, he works at an oil company and often needs to go to offshore platforms, staying for several months at a time. However, this also allows him to take vacations for one or two months consecutively. During his studies, he participated in the school's rock climbing team and later began to engage in ice climbing and mountaineering. He has practiced on Xuebaoding several times, and this time he is also helping a friend lead two teams, with a break in between where he helped the horse team. "I am not a commercial guide; I am just helping a friend, so I am quite afraid of others being curious and asking me questions non-stop. I tend not to say much to people I am not familiar with." During his studies, he participated in the school's rock climbing team and later began to engage in ice climbing and mountaineering. He has practiced on Xuebaoding several times, and this time he is also helping a friend lead two teams, with a break in between where he helped the horse team. "I am not a commercial guide; I am just helping a friend, so I am quite afraid of others being curious and asking me questions non-stop. I tend not to say much to people I am not familiar with."

"It's nothing," Fang Tuo said, "Why are you being so polite? Does asking someone for help hurt you?"

They each embarked on different journeys, traveling far and wide, with occasional reunions throughout the year. Each meeting, however, does not feel unfamiliar, and they have competed in eating watermelons twice, each experiencing victories and defeats.

Lin Ting handed her a tissue and timidly said, "It looks very painful"

Fang Tuo smiled at her: "Yes, on rainy days, one should wear boots; otherwise, water can easily accumulate in the pits"

Xia Xiaoju nodded and said: "I will try to call the team again. If you go back and see Duojie or anyone from our team, please let them know as well"

I have gotten used to it," Xia Xiaoju said with a smile, "I often go out into the wild with the boys. Although we talk about gender equality, they tend to take care of me a bit more. I don't want others to see me as a burden

Is its eye alright

The manager of the horse team stepped out of the threshold, stretched lazily, and was about to take out his lighter to light a cigarette when he saw a pile of watermelon rinds on the ground. Two people sitting nearby were devouring them with great enthusiasm. He chuckled and said, "If there are leftovers, then there are leftovers; you two don’t have to be so eager."

As the investigation drew to a close, a group of people returned to Songpan to rest for a day, and the next day they would head back to Beijing. Xia Xiaoju went to the horse team to bid farewell to everyone and happened to see a large cart selling watermelons at the entrance, so she bought two to bring inside. She ran into the guide uncle who had entered the mountains with them, who cheerfully helped her carry one.

Fang Tuo was momentarily speechless: "... ... it was originally broken in half."

The two individuals boarded a small truck in the village and made their way back to Songpan along the rugged and bumpy mountain road. Xia Xiaoju's wound was cleaned and she received a tetanus shot and rabies vaccine

That... Xia Xiaoju came to her senses and said, "Just now, it seems I poked its eye."

Xia Xiaoju thought to herself, who said I have to count the yaks

Neither of the two spoke.

"Please go back and take care of it quickly," Lin Ting asked anxiously, "Is the dog alright? Does it need to be vaccinated?"

"You only have front and back legs!" Xia Xiaoju glared at him, and only then did she take a closer look. Fang Tuo had changed his outfit, dressed in a full set of tactical clothing, with a diamond logo of the BD brand on his chest. She asked, "Dressed so professionally, what are you planning to do?"

BD stands for Black Diamond, an outdoor brand that has produced a considerable amount of climbing equipment, which is why Ato, who is involved in rock climbing and mountaineering, is dressed in their apparel

Fang Tuo shook, and the wine in the pot lid spilled completely. He pointed at the guide uncle and said, "There wasn't much left to begin with, be careful that the drunkard bites you again."

He lowered his face, his expression serious, "Fortunately, I hit it. Do you know, ten days later I went to look for it, that dog had already..." He tilted his head to one side, his mouth and eyes askew, and stuck out his tongue

I just came down from the mountain to pick up a friend

I never said I was. " Fang Tuo smiled slyly, his accent also changed, carrying a hint of the familiar Beijing dialect of Xiaojun.

"Have you finished all your shots?" Fang Tuo raised his chin.

Xia Xiaoju smiled, "You are quite low-key."

The doctor advised on the schedule and precautions for the subsequent vaccine injections. Xia Xiaoju heard that she would need to come back for injections on the third and seventh days, and sighed, saying, "I must have neglected to consult the almanac before going out this time"

"It has always been me talking," Fang Tuo said, "Hey, you eat quite fast."

Take one piece at a time, take what is in your hand! Xia Xiaoju read it again, feeling quite pleased with herself

I just returned today

Her legs were splashed with strong liquor, her skin felt cold, yet the wound burned with pain. Xiaojun involuntarily twitched, a layer of cold sweat formed on her forehead, and her vision became blurred

Fang Tuo did not back down, finishing his own and then snatching the one next to Xia Xiaoju.

Xia Xiaoju put down the half-eaten melon, snatched the last piece from the plastic bag, took a bite, and then put it back. Only then did she pick up the watermelon beside her and continue eating.

Fang Tuo quickly knelt on one leg, carefully lifting her pant leg, rolling it up little by little. He examined it closely, "Fortunately, it was just a bite, not a tear. The cut is not deep, and the flesh is not turned up. I wonder if it needs stitches."

Oh, I would like to buy some local specialties," Xia Xiaoju pointed ahead.

"The eyes are fine, and the front legs are also fine." He glanced at Xia Xiaoju's ankle, "What about you, how are the hind legs, do they still hurt?"

He pretended to be impatient, "Do you want it or not! So much nonsense!"

Fang Tuo said: "You should stay and rest for two days, to avoid the hassle of traveling back and forth"

Xia Xiaoju supported herself with one hand on the ground and stood up on one foot

Sure, if you're not convinced, let's have a competition!" Xia Xiaoju raised her finger, "You can only take one piece of watermelon at a time."

He was just a temporary replacement for Lao Bai. After Lao Bai recovered, A Tuo stopped coming. Today he should be going to pick up Xiao Bai

Sure, aren't you afraid that I might embezzle it myself

Xia Xiaoju nodded

They all say that it is a very auspicious sign, and although there may be twists and turns along the way, if one maintains an open heart, joy and beauty will surely follow

It seems to be in good condition, is it real?" Xia Xiaoju exclaimed, "It's not cheap, right? Is the recipient a very important girl? The one in your heart, like a flower? Would it be appropriate for me to deliver it?

I even hit its front leg. Should we keep score

To facilitate searching, Xia Xiaoju pressed the golden little flower between the pages with inscriptions

Hello, you are ruthless in destroying beauty

"You are just a glutton," Fang Tuo said, shaking the pocket filled with a pile of melon rinds. "It doesn't seem too dirty. Of course, I believe you. When we go back, I will treat you to a meal. Or should we have another watermelon?"

Fang Tuo smiled and casually handed over a small golden flower

The manager stood by, having forgotten to light his cigarette: "How old are you two?"

She walked towards the ancient city, intending to buy some local specialties and souvenirs for her friends. As she passed through the city gate, the light momentarily dimmed before gradually brightening again. The person approaching from the opposite direction slowed their pace upon seeing her, and the two stood facing each other, exchanging a smile.

Xia Xiaoju smiled, "Alright, I will keep it." She took it and tucked it into her notebook.

Let's go, let's head to the horse team together. After the firecrackers are done, I will take you to buy some. I come here often and know where the goods are good

You should hurry and get vaccinated. Xiao Hong's mother looked anxious, saying, I have heard that the incubation period for rabies can be as long as ten years or even longer, and once it manifests, there is no cure

Fang Tuo smiled, "Are you talking about now?" He strode forward, walking both quickly and steadily

Returning to the camp, Fang Tuo instructed everyone to take out the bottled water they had brought. One bottle after another, he poured it over Xia Xiaoju's wound. As it appeared to be getting cleaner, he took out a military canteen and poured seventy-two degrees of strong liquor onto the lid, advising Xiao Rong and Lin Ting, "Press down on her leg, but be careful not to kick me over." He used a disinfecting wipe soaked in the liquor to gently dab at the wound.

Fang Tuo let out a "tch" and said, "Do I even care about this?" She imitated her and took a bite out of the melon from the plastic bag.

As she put down her pen, dusk was approaching, and the sun gradually shifted away. The distant, undulating mountain peaks cast shadows in the valleys. Xiaojun turned to look into the room, which was empty, with only her own shadow elongated by the twilight. Her legs still ached a bit, and she threw herself onto the quilt, feeling that this day had been both tense and amusing. She couldn't help but wonder if Fang Tuo had made it back, chatting around the campfire, but unfortunately, there wasn't much wine left in that pot.

After Xia Xiaoju received her two vaccinations, she took a vehicle to Nami Village. With the help of Duojie, she joined her team and, a few days later, took a vehicle down the mountain to continue her vaccination schedule as required. Most of the time, she traversed the mountains and forests with her colleagues, frequently changing camps. During her travels, she happened to encounter Xiao Rong and others who were transferring to Jiuzhaigou in the county, and she also saw the American couple heading north to Qinghai, but she did not meet Fang Tuo again. Most of the time, she traversed the mountains and forests with her colleagues, frequently changing camps. During her travels, she happened to encounter Xiao Rong and others who were transferring to Jiuzhaigou in the county, and she also saw the American couple heading north to Qinghai, but she did not meet Fang Tuo again

Xia Xiaoju replied: "Yes, but I have a slight limp"

"Is it possible to get vaccinated in the village?" Xiao Rong asked

Xia Xiaoju: "... ... Do I still care about this?" She simply put down what was in her hand and ate the melon from the plastic bag.

Fang Tuo threw the watermelon rinds into the plastic bag one by one, "You should return to Beijing tomorrow. It just so happens that I need you to bring something back for me. I am worried about the safety of going to the post office."

Xia Xiaoju asked, "Uncle, have you come down from the mountain?"

No need, it is already late, and by the time you hurry back, it will be dark.

When going outdoors with the boys, the watermelon was gone by the time you spat out the seeds