He spent the entire afternoon on the plane doing his homework, researching suitable defensive gear based on his actual needs.
一下午时间他在飞机上都在做功课,根据自己的实际需要,查询适合的防卫用品.
For example, protection against electromagnetic attacks that induce cardiac damage—since learning of Theodore's cause of death, he had become exceptionally wary of this. There was also equipment to counter low-frequency infrasound weapons, which could emit reverse sound waves to neutralize the energy.
比如防御诱发心脏损伤的电磁攻击,自从知道西奥多的这个死因之后他异常忌讳这一点.还有对抗低频次声武器的装备,它可以发射反向声波抵消能量.
Of course, there were also some flashy gadgets, hyped up as miraculous or draped in the guise of cutting-edge technology to attract customers. Lin Yuhui always liked to figure out their principles first, then assess their real effectiveness, rather than relying on salespeople's suggestions and guidance.
当然也有一些花里胡哨的东西,被吹嘘得神乎其神,或者扣上前沿科技的帽子这样的噱头,吸引顾客.林语晖总是喜欢弄清它们的原理,然后再评估真实的效果,而不是凭借销售的建议和引导.
After a lifetime of rushing about, Lin Yuhui never expected to have the chance again to fly in and land on this continent amidst the sunset glow. After arriving in Fort Worth, he checked straight into a hotel for the night and headed to the expo the next day.
经历了半生奔波林语晖也没想到,能再次有机会乘坐飞机在晚霞中降落这块大陆.到达沃斯堡后直接住旅店过夜,第二天直奔展会.
The convention hall was bustling with people; conservatives had a particular obsession with the Second Amendment. Lin Yuhui first visited the personal protective equipment area. With the advancement of kinetic rounds, he was curious about the development of protective plates. Sure enough, besides upgrades in ceramic materials, even the reactive armor previously used on combat vehicles had been miniaturized for application.
展馆中人来人往,保守主义的人对于第二修正案有着特别的执念.林语晖首先参观了个人防护装备区.随着动能弹的加强,他很好奇防护插板的发展,果然除了陶瓷材料的升级,就连之前战车使用的反应装甲也小型化应用了,
Lin Yuhui picked up a sample, looked at it, then set it down. He smiled and was about to leave when,
林语晖拿起样品,看了看又放下,笑着刚想离开,
"If you're not satisfied, sir, take a look at this one,"
"先生不满意的话,请看一下这款,"
The salesperson had already held the product up in front of him,
说着已经把产品举到了他的面前,
"This is an electromagnetic protection plate, supercapacitor, can effectively deflect molten metal kinetic cores," the redneck sales brother introduced enthusiastically, demonstrating the product while shoving a flyer into Lin Yuhui's hand. Very dedicated indeed.
"这款是电磁防护插板,超级电容,能有效偏转熔化金属动能弹芯,"销售红脖子大哥兴致勃勃地介绍着,一边展示实物,还一边拿过宣传单塞进林语晖的手里,甚是敬业.
"Alright," Lin Yuhui said, glancing at the data marked on it, then told him,
"好的,"说着,看了一眼上面标注的数据,然后告诉他,
"I'll keep looking, no rush, I just got here,"
"我再看看,不着急,我才到这里,"
"Look over here," the sales brother set down the plate and pointed to the full-body armor hanging high up,
"看这边,"销售大哥放下插板,又指着挂在高处的全身铠甲,
"We also have a comprehensive solution, super armor. Not only does it defend, it also has a Thor's Hammer function,"
"我们还有综合解决方案,超级铠甲,不但能防御,它还有雷神之锤功能,"
Lin Yuhui was somewhat curious upon hearing this and stopped in his tracks,
林语晖一听也有些好奇,停下了脚步,
"Powered by a super energy source, it not only defends against kinetic rounds but also does CQB room clearing. The moment it activates, everyone within twenty yards gets electrocuted and incapacitated—all personal handheld and vehicle electronic equipment fails,"
"超级能源供电不但防御动能弹丸,还能CQB清场,启动瞬间二十码之内所有人都会被电击失能,不论个人手持还是车辆电子设备全部失效,"
"Alright, I don't need that for now, thanks for the introduction," Lin Yuhui replied as he walked away, thinking to himself, I'm not going to war.
"好的,我暂时还不需要,谢谢介绍,"林语晖一边答对着离开,一边心里想,我又不是要上战场.
"Hey, all-around comprehensive defense, can also launch flashbangs, smoke grenades,"
"哎,全方位综合防御,还能抛射震撼弹,烟雾弹,"
"Alright, I got it," Lin Yuhui turned back, smiled, waved, and left.
"好的,我知道了,"林语晖回头笑着摆手离开,
He wandered over to the weapons area, where it was even livelier, with all kinds of technical approaches and concepts flying around. Over here, a big screen was showcasing a laser gun melting through steel plate; over there, an electromagnetic gun firing guided kinetic rounds. Lin Yuhui smiled and skipped right past them—he knew what he needed, though these high-tech gadgets attracted plenty of young guys to gawk. Actually, Lin Yuhui preferred seeing the conservatives holding their ground. They were still alive.
随便转了一圈来到武器区就更热闹了,各种技术路径与概念满天飞.这边大屏幕上在展示激光枪熔穿钢板,那边电磁枪发射制导动能弹.林语晖看着笑了笑直接略过了,他知道自己需要什么,倒是这些高科技吸引了很多小青年围观.其实林语晖更喜欢看到保守主义的人们坚守住了他们的阵地,他们依然在生.
After walking through the flashy modern frontier exhibition area, he arrived at the traditional firearms exhibitors' zone. After half a century, Lin Yuhui finally had the chance to own his former white moonlight. He glanced at Hunter's hands—big enough. He directly chose a full-size 9mm CZ Sport; to maintain accuracy and stability, it was still all-steel construction.
走过了花哨的现代前沿展区,来到传统火器参展商区域.过了半个世纪,林语晖终于有机会拥有他曾经的白月光了.看了看亨特的手,够大,他直接选了一把全尺寸的9毫米CZ sport,为了保持精度与稳定性,它依然保持着全钢制造.
To keep things understated, he chose a bolt-action conventional hunting rifle from the same brand for long-range weapons. For the shotgun, he went with nostalgia—an over-and-under double-barrel hunting rifle, blued steel barrels paired with a dark walnut stock. The grain and luster seemed to hold memories of years gone by.
为了不太张扬,远程武器选了同品牌的栓动常规猎枪,霰弹武器他选择了情怀,上下枪管的双管猎枪,金属烤蓝的枪管配上深棕色胡桃木枪托,那花纹与光泽之中仿佛蕴含着岁月的回忆.
He wasn't sure himself whether he'd ever actually use any of this, but this was America, and the law of the jungle was something everyone had to follow. He placed the order, paid, and headed back to Las Vegas. Such wanton freedom, doing as he pleased—on the return trip, Lin Yuhui even felt like he was a child again, the feeling of receiving a new toy.
这些东西他自己也不确定是否能够用上,但是这里是美国,丛林法则是每个人都要遵守的,订货付款然后返回拉斯维加斯.这样的肆意自由,随心所欲,返程路上,林语晖甚至重新感觉到了自己又回到童年,收到新玩具的感觉.
Ending this spontaneous shopping trip, he returned once more to that beautiful villa. The desert sun had already set, dyeing the entire Gobi in gold, including the walls and window ridges. Looking up, the resplendent building was set against the deepening blue-purple sky of dusk, blocking out the vastness of the desert. In the shadowy corners of the courtyard, decorative lights had been lit, adding a touch of warmth.
结束这样说走就走的采购旅程,再次回到那栋漂亮别墅,沙漠里已经夕阳西下,把整个戈壁都染成了金色,也包括这墙垣窗脊.抬头望去,金碧辉煌的建筑映衬在夜色渐浓的蓝紫色天空背景,遮挡了荒漠里的广袤.庭院中的阴暗处,都有装饰灯点亮,平添几分温馨.
Walking through the gate, the night seemed to deepen under the cover of the walls and plants. He looked around at the shrubs and garden lights in the yard, the warm yellow light illuminating the glossy green leaves.
走进大门,似乎院落中的夜色在围墙和植物的掩映之下愈加深沉,环视着院子里的灌木与照灯,暗黄色的灯光照亮绿油油的叶子.
Lin Yuhui never in his wildest dreams imagined he'd be living in such a luxury villa. He strolled up the porch steps, turned his head to look around, and found her right there—
林语晖死都没想到自己会住上这样的豪华别墅,信步走上门廊的台阶,回过四处张望的头,却见眼前是她,
Grace was leaning against a pillar, standing in the dim porch, watching him return.
格蕾丝背靠立柱,站在暗淡的门廊里,正看着归来的自己.
She didn't ask where he'd been all night, but she had come to the porch to welcome him back.
她没有询问自己彻夜未归去了哪里,但是却在自己归来的时候来到门廊里迎接自己,
Lin Yuhui froze for a moment, as if his feet had been caught by something and slowed down. Grace still said nothing, just stood there looking at him.
林语晖愣住了一下,仿佛脚步被什么绊住了一样放缓下来,格蕾丝依旧没有说话,只是站在那里望着自己,
Lin Yuhui didn't speak either. He didn't know what to say. He just walked forward slowly and gently pulled Grace into his arms,
林语晖也没有开口,他不知道该说些什么,只有缓步走上前,轻轻把格蕾丝搂进怀里,
stroking her waist and back—a little cold,
抚摸着她的腰背,有点凉,
"The evening breeze is cool, you really didn't have to come down to wait for me,"
"晚风凉了,其实你不用下楼来等我,"
"Ah, it's fine, I saw you walking back along the road, I just came down too," she said, her voice trembling, the wind blowing her hair into the corner of her mouth.
"啊,没关系,我看见你沿着道路走回来了,我也是才下来,"她颤抖的气息说着,风把她的发丝吹进了她的嘴角,
Lin Yuhui quickly cupped her face, carefully checking her shimmering eyes for worry, looking for tear tracks on her cheek in the night,
林语晖急忙端起她的脸庞,仔细查看她闪烁的眼神里有没有担忧,她的夜色中的脸颊侧有没有泪痕,
"I went to Texas to buy some things. Next time I leave, I'll tell you. Sorry,"
"我去德克萨斯买东西了,以后我再离开会告诉你,抱歉,"
"It's okay," Grace's lips moved slightly.
"没关系,"格蕾丝的嘴唇微动,
Lin Yuhui held her waist with one hand and withdrew the other from behind her, gently pulling out the strand of hair she'd bitten into the corner of her mouth.
林语晖一手搂着她的腰,一手从她的背后撤回,轻轻捋出她咬进嘴角的发丝,
Her slightly parted lips seemed to still be trembling, wanting to say something. This time, for the first time, Lin Yuhui主动 kissed her speaking lips, tasting with her the bitterness she had never spoken aloud, telling her he already knew the concern in her heart, comforting the anxious heart that had been waiting alone.
她那微张的双唇,似乎还在颤抖中想要说些什么,这一次林语晖第一次主动亲吻了她那欲语的双唇,陪着她一起品尝她心中那未曾说出口的苦涩,对她讲自己已经知道她心中那份挂牵,安慰她孤单等待中那惴惴不安的心情.
Grace seemed to understand Lin Yuhui's words too. Her lips no longer hesitated, her breathing no longer trembled. She opened her arms to embrace, stretched them out and wrapped them tight around Lin Yuhui's neck.
格蕾丝似乎也听懂了林语晖的话语,她的唇不再犹豫,她的气息不再颤抖,她敞开胸怀拥抱,她伸出双臂搂紧林语晖的脖颈,
In Grace's passion, Lin Yuhui also wrapped both arms tight around her waist, hips, and shoulders, as if a kiss wasn't enough to express his apology and cherishing—cherishing this woman's longing for him. He wanted to use his arms to press his woman into his very body.
在格蕾丝的热情里,林语晖也双手搂紧她的腰臀和肩背,似乎亲吻还不够表达自己的歉意与珍惜,珍惜这个女人对自己的惦念,他想要用自己的双臂把他的女人搂进自己的身体,
It seemed Grace thought the same. In Lin Yuhui's embrace, she gently writhed, as if trying to find that crack, to burrow into his heart.
似乎格蕾丝也是这么想的,她在林语晖怀抱中,轻轻扭动着身体,仿佛想找到那个缝隙,钻进他的心里.
In the dim porch of the night, their figures of kissing and embracing had become one. Bodies swayed, feet turned. The yellowish light illuminated their stage, the glossy green shrubs drew up their backdrop.
夜色暗淡的门廊里,他们亲吻拥抱的身影已经合为一体,身体轻摇,脚步旋转,昏黄的灯光照亮他们的舞台,油绿的灌木丛拉起他们的背景幕,
In the courtyard under the night sky, they performed the stage play of their entwined hearts.
夜幕下的院落里,上演着他们心意相牵的舞台剧.
(Translated by Claude)