Chapter 601 Mysterious Tavern
Chapter 601 Mysterious Tavern
Yang Huaixi knew very well that protecting his family's secrets was as important as protecting his own life.
Once someone figures out the secrets of pharmaceutical production, let alone how those unscrupulous colleagues will use any means necessary to snatch the secret recipe.
If the government got wind of the news and followed the clues to investigate, the two brothers would be in big trouble.
This rule is not only a protection for each other, but also a necessary rule for survival in this dangerous world.
Therefore, even though Wang Jianguo had just completed a seemingly win-win deal with them, Yang Huaixi would never allow him to cross the line in any way and must make him clearly aware of the seriousness of the rules.
Wang Jianguo stood there quietly, his posture upright but revealing a bit of fatigue. The dim light outlined the alternating light and dark contours on his face.
He raised his eyes and looked at Yang Huaixi, and saw that the other party spoke in such a firm tone, with no sign of relaxation on his face, and his eyes were full of vigilance and alienation.
But he was not annoyed at all, and the corners of his mouth even slightly raised, revealing a faint, gentle smile.
Wang Jianguo took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, and then patiently said to Yang Huaixi:
"Brother Xizi, look, if you don't want to talk about it, that's totally fine. I understand your concerns. In this black market, being cautious is the way to survive."
As he spoke, he paused slightly, his eyes revealing some emotion, as if he was recalling the hardships of searching for medicine along the way.
"But, through this transaction, I think you should have a little understanding of me. What kind of person am I, Wang Jianguo?"
"I have never hidden anything from the beginning to the end. I came here purely to ask for medicine for my friend. I don't have any other selfish thoughts."
As he spoke, he gently patted his chest to show his sincerity.
"You see, for this medicine, I spared no expense and even took the risk of coming to this black market, just to help my friend out of his urgent need."
"Besides, I sincerely see that you two brothers have special skills, one of which can find scarce drug resources in this complex environment."
"It's not something that ordinary people can do to develop such a profound pill. I really admire it."
"I was thinking that if I could make friends with you, I would have someone to look after me if I had any troubles in the future. It would just be a guarantee for the future."
Wang Jianguo's voice was low and sincere, and every word seemed to come from the bottom of his heart.
"However, since you are unwilling, I will not force you. After all, making friends requires mutual consent and cannot be forced."
"This transaction is over, so I won't bother you any more. We'll take our leave now and see you later."
After finishing speaking, Wang Jianguo bowed slightly, expressing his respect with a rather street-like courtesy, then slowly turned around and was about to leave with steady steps.
His back seemed somewhat lonely in the dimness, yet also somewhat free and easy, as if he had long been accustomed to the separations and reunions of life, and could take it calmly even if he failed to make friends as he wished this time.
Yang Huaixi stood alone in the damp and decayed alley, his eyes following Wang Jianguo's gradually fading footsteps.
The dim street lights cast mottled light and shadows on the ground, and Wang Jianguo's figure gradually became blurred in the interweaving of light and shadow, as if he was about to merge into the boundless darkness.
Yang Huaixi's fingers subconsciously tightened and he squeezed the stack of banknotes in his hand that still had body temperature.
The corners of the banknote were a little rough, and the slight stinging sensation when it rubbed against his palm made his thoughts even more confused.
He frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of hesitation, as if two voices were fighting fiercely in his heart.
On the one hand, after years of struggling in this black market, he has long been accustomed to keeping a distance from others and not easily revealing his heart. He is instinctively wary of strangers like Wang Jianguo, whom he has just met.
On the other hand, Wang Jianguo's straightforwardness and trustworthiness during the transaction, as well as the carefree and calm manner he showed when he turned around and left just now, made him feel that this person might really be worth making friends with.
Moreover, the heavy money in my hand was given generously by others after all. Wouldn’t it be a pity to let go of a potential friend like this?
After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Huaixi finally gritted his teeth, raised his head, and called out to Wang Jianguo who was about to disappear around the corner:
"Brother, wait."
The voice echoed in the quiet alley, with a hint of urgency and determination.
Wang Jianguo, who was called, paused slightly and slowly stopped. After a moment, he turned around, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then turned into a hint of joy.
Yang Huaixi was seen walking towards him with big strides, his figure gradually becoming clearer under the dim light.
Yang Huaixi walked up to Wang Jianguo. The obvious displeasure on his face was gone. The corners of his tightly-packed mouth slightly lifted up, revealing a slightly stiff but sincere smile. He said to Wang Jianguo calmly:
"There's a pub in front, go sit down."
After saying that, without waiting for Wang Jianguo's response, he took the lead and walked forward. His steps became much lighter, as if he had put down some psychological burden.
Seeing this, Wang Jianguo curled up a barely perceptible smile. He said nothing, but just followed behind.
The two men walked one in front and one behind, their figures stretched out under the light, and with light footsteps, they walked towards the unknown tavern.
This little episode seemed to break the coldness and alienation after the end of the black market transaction, adding a special touch of warmth to their relationship.
The night is as dark as ink, so thick that it is almost impossible to dissolve. Only a few sparse stars are twinkling weakly in the distant sky, barely bringing a glimmer of light to this dark world.
Wang Jianguo followed closely behind Yang Huaixi, and the two of them walked quickly along the winding and narrow alley.
The stone pavement under my feet was uneven due to years of disrepair, and from time to time some small splashes of water were heard, making a "pat-pat-pat" sound. Not far away, I saw a tavern looming in the hazy night.
This pub looks quite old. The wooden sign sways gently in the breeze, making a creaking sound, as if an old man is leisurely telling stories of the past.
The words on the signboard are a little blurry, but the three big characters "Bei Mo Ting" can still be recognized.
The walls of the pub were covered with dark green moss, like mottled traces left by time.
The doors and windows were closed, and one could only hear the faint noise and melodious string music coming from inside from the outside, which made people yearn for the lively scene inside.