Chapter 600: Fire and Tricks for the Princes
Chapter 600: Fire and Tricks for the Princes
late at night.
"Where's the noise coming from?"
Li Kailang was sleeping soundly, when suddenly he heard bursts of noise.
I stood up, opened the curtains and looked at the front yard, only to see the residents going out quietly one by one.
Everyone looked at each other, awkwardly standing there, not knowing what to say.
"Are you here to go to the toilet too?" Yan Bugui said.
"Yeah, you too?"
"Me too, what a coincidence."
"Haha, yeah, how about we go together?"
"also."
After saying that, the two of them stood there awkwardly again.
"Okay, we're all going to buy food, there's nothing to hide."
Suddenly, Yi Zhonghai walked out from the central courtyard, followed by Jia Dongxu, Sha Zhu and others.
"Uncle, you too?"
"Okay, stop talking nonsense and hurry up. If you go too late, there will be no more food to sell."
"Yeah."
Since they had the same goal, there was no need for anyone to waste time talking. Nearly 10 people headed towards the black market.
"Boring." Li Kailang, who heard everything clearly in the room, fell down and continued to sleep.
The group left the yard. Yan Bugui chatted with everyone and subconsciously quickened his pace, determined to get to the black market before everyone else.
Everyone could see what Yan Bugui was thinking, but they didn't point it out. However, they unconsciously quickened their pace for fear of being a step behind Yan Bugui.
The group of people were competing secretly with each other at a very fast pace, and they were almost running.
black market.
"Damn it! That bastard didn't come!"
"Wait a little longer, maybe someone will be here soon."
"I don't think he's here yet. Didn't I say yesterday that they were all sold out? We acted too late. We should have caught him earlier, but he got away this time."
"Why rush? The monk can run away but the temple cannot. He will come back eventually."
At the entrance of the black market, there were still policemen waiting for Li Kailang's arrival, but unfortunately he was still sleeping soundly.
"Be patient and wait." The captain said. The team members didn't know what to say and just waited at the door.
Finally, Yi Zhonghai and others arrived at the black market.
"Huff~" Everyone stopped to rest, panting.
The fast pace competition between them consumed more energy than running, and the little food they had eaten in the evening was now making them starving.
For the sake of their face, neither of them ran away, for fear of being looked down upon by others.
"I won't stay with you guys. I'll go in first." Yan Bugui rushed in first.
I looked around and found a queue with fewer people and got in line immediately.
The same thing happened to others, who all lined up in teams.
Jia Dongxu was indeed not in a hurry. He took out the money from his pocket and made sure that every penny was taken before walking in.
"We have to buy the food today no matter what."
In order to buy food, Jia Dongxu took out a small portion of his family savings.
Half of my money was lost before, and now after ten days, my savings have finally been wasted.
This time Jia Dongxu was careful and did not dare to take out half of it, for fear that it would be wasted again.
"Please don't come, the police should come after I buy the food." Jia Dongxu hoped in his heart.
He was not the only one who had this expectation, everyone had the same expectation.
Three days passed and the police didn't come to arrest anyone. Everyone was hoping that the black market was fine and the police wouldn't come to investigate.
Everyone lined up and looked around, and if they saw anything wrong they would run away immediately.
But their worries were obviously unnecessary, as the police were in no mood to arrest anyone.
"Friend, give me 10 kilograms."
"22."
"Good."
Finally it was his turn. Yan Bugui paid without saying a word and did not dare to bargain at all, for fear that he would not be able to buy food due to the price reduction. He still knew what was more important.
He got it smoothly and looked at the food in his pocket: "With these 10 kilograms of food, I can finally have enough food for a few days."
"It would be great if I could get back to the salary I had before. There would be enough food for so many people in my family and we wouldn't have to worry about food."
"What's the use of having money now? It's precious without food."
For a moment, Yan Bugui couldn't help but recall that five or six years ago, teachers' salaries were based on a supply system.
That was the salary paid plus food allowance, which amounted to five to eight dou of food per month.
One dou of grain weighs about 15 jin, and five dou of grain weighs at least 75 jin.
Taking the Yan family as an example, there are six people in the family, so the upper limit of grain is definitely eight dou (6 jin). These eight dou will not be reduced according to the grain ration.
After all, these are his salaries and there can't be any deductions.
"Alas, what a pity." Yan Bugui sighed: "In the past, I despised the lack of money, now I despise the lack of food."
"Go quickly, and don't let anything happen."
After getting the food, Yan Bugui immediately took the food to the black market, fearing that the police would come to arrest him.
I had just run out of the black market not far when suddenly a voice came from the black market.
"The police are coming!"
"Everyone, run!"
"What?! The police are here?"
"Run!"
For a time, the black market was in turmoil.
Those who bought the food immediately ran away with the food.
Those who didn’t buy any food took the opportunity to steal a bag of food and run away. They couldn’t go back empty-handed.
"Grab the food!" In an instant, everyone rushed to grab the food and ran away immediately after grabbing it.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't steal my food!" The grain merchants tried their best to protect their own grain, but they were pulled away by their partners beside them.
"Don't worry about the food, just run. No one will protect you if you get caught!"
"My grain, my money!" The grain merchants could only watch helplessly as the grain was snatched away.
"Where are the police from? Where are they from?"
Outside the black market, the police who were waiting for the opportunity immediately became alert.
"Could it be that the police from other districts are coming to our place?"
"It's possible. We are in charge of this area. Why are they here?"
"Don't worry about it for now, evacuate quickly and don't let anything happen to the people."
With so many people rushing outside, a stampede could easily occur.
"Everyone, don't worry, come one by one, don't crowd, the more you crowd, the harder it is to escape! The police haven't arrived yet, everyone, stay calm! Stay calm!"
The police stepped forward to maintain order, and everyone immediately followed their orders and ran out one after another.
Soon, the black market was in chaos, with all kinds of things scattered all over the ground.
"Have all the people left?"
A man crawled out from under the cart and saw food scattered on the ground and a lot of food on the cart.
"Hey, all this food is mine, all mine!"
"One, two, three"
"It's a big win. With so much food, we can have a good year. This trick really works."
He packed up the food while grinning foolishly.
Three policemen outside came in and saw him loading food one by one with a silly smile on his face. They immediately realized what had just happened.
"Good fellow, he actually dared to play tricks on the princes with beacon lights in front of us. I think he doesn't want to live anymore."
"If you want food, go to the prison and ask for it. Catch him!"
Because of their own selfish desires, they almost caused a disaster. The three policemen on duty today will inevitably be punished.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?"
The thief was caught off guard and subdued by them.
"What are we doing? Go to the police station and you'll find out."
"Good man, let's talk nicely. You are just after food. There is so much food here, and everyone has a share. There is no need to be so harsh."
"Jue? Do you know that you almost killed someone because of your selfish desires?"
After saying that, the team member exerted a little force angrily.
"Ahhh~ Let go, let go, we can talk it out."
"If you have anything to say, come with us to the police station and don't try to play tricks in front of us."
"No! I was wrong, I was wrong, give me a chance!" The thief admitted his mistake immediately, but it was too late.
The three of them took the thief to the police station. As for the food that was spilled on the ground, they would pick it up later.
"We've come so far, are we okay?"
The group of people in the yard ran for two miles before they stopped, panting, and looked in the direction of the black market.
"It's okay, it's okay. The police won't catch us at this distance." Yan Bugui supported himself on his knees and panted.
It is really not easy to let a middle-aged or elderly person run two miles in one breath.
Jia Dongxu looked at the black market and muttered in his heart: "Everyone has run away. I wonder if there is still food in the black market?"
"Okay, let's go quickly, otherwise the police will come and we will lose everything." Yi Zhonghai gave the order and led everyone back.
When everyone heard this, they nodded and left.
Only Jia Dongxu stood still, still thinking about something.
"Jia Dongxu, aren't you leaving?" Yan Bugui reminded kindly.
"Wealth and honor come from risk! Let's do it!" Jia Dongxu suddenly gritted his teeth and handed the grain bag in his hand to Yan Bugui: "Uncle, please help me take it home. I have something else to do."
After saying that, he ran towards the black market.
Yan Bugui kindly grabbed him and said, "Jia Dongxu, are you crazy? The police are all in the black market. Do you want to be arrested?"
"Uncle, you know the situation in my house. Now that the police haven't come and everyone has run away, I'll see if I can get something."
After saying that, Jia Dongxu waved his hand and immediately ran towards the black market.
Jia Dongxu's words instantly inspired everyone in the group, making them eager to make a move.
"Uncle, what do you say?" Everyone looked at Yi Zhonghai, but he was looking at Yan Bugui.
Yan Bugui was also persuaded, and his eyes flickered left and right.
"As the saying goes, wealth and honor are found in danger."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately turned to the black market.
"It is also sought in danger."
"One tenth of the time it takes to seek, nine tenths of the time it takes to lose it."
"You can't be sure of taking risks, so don't try. You are the backbone of your family, and nothing can happen to you."
Yan Bugui said this not only to himself, but also to everyone.
"This can't be done." Yan Bugui hardened his heart and walked towards the yard.
Seeing this, everyone looked at the black market reluctantly and followed Yan Bugui.
"It's been done!"
Jia Dongxu ran back and saw food scattered all over the ground.
"If we can take this much food, we will definitely be able to eat enough this month, and maybe next month too."
In an instant, Jia Dongxu's eyes lit up. He looked around and didn't see any "comrades in arms". All the food on the ground was his.
"Collect them quickly, collect them quickly."
At this moment, Jia Dongxu wished he could grow two more hands and two more legs.
"Mine! Mine! It's all mine!"
Jia Dongxu picked up the food while smiling, and soon he had a bag full of food, which he held in his arms to feel the sensation.
"It's a lot. This bag weighs at least 40 to 50 kilograms. It's enough to eat."
Jia Dongxu looked at the food all over the ground again. There was still a lot of it. He looked up at the black market entrance, but no one came.
"How about picking up some more? If you don't pick it up now, you won't have time later."
"Why don't we just call it a day? This is enough to eat. Let's stop here. What if the police come?"
For a moment, Jia Dongxu was hesitant, wanting to leave and wanting to stay, wanting to stay and wanting to leave.
"It's done. If you don't pick it up now, when will you be able to pick it up? You'll regret it later."
Jia Dongxu put the grain bag aside and began to pick up grain absentmindedly again.
"Good boy, you dare to steal our things!"
After a while, several policemen returned to the scene and saw Jia Dongxu picking up things all over the ground, grinning as he picked up the things.
Suddenly, several people were furious: "Another thief dares to steal our things. If the tiger doesn't show its might, do you really think we are sick cats?"
"This is outrageous! They really don't take us seriously!"
Immediately, several people tiptoed forward and grabbed the unaware Jia Dongxu.
"Ahhh, comrade, if you have something to say, please talk to me nicely."
"There's so much food here, everyone can pick it up, there's no need to catch me."
"What do you mean everyone is picking up something? Is it your thing? Where did you pick it up?" a policeman shouted.
"Ah, it hurts~" Jia Dongxu took the time to see that the three people were in casual clothes.
"My friend, how did all this food become yours? Let go of it now, or don't blame me for being rude!"
"Oh~" Several people were surprised. They didn't expect that someone would dare to threaten them, and they immediately let go of Jia Dongxu.
"I want to see if you can be so rude to me. Come on, come on, hit me!"
The police became slightly interested in playing with Jia Dongxu.
Jia Dongxu flexed his wrists and said, "Boy, I've practiced this before too. Let's talk it out nicely now. If we start fighting, don't blame me for being rude."
"Oh, come on, just do what you want to do. I want to see how rude you are!"
Jia Dongxu was furious: "Okay, but don't cry when I beat you up."
"Come on, I want to see what skills you have." Several people were also very curious about where Jia Dongxu got the confidence to say this.
"watch out!"
"A kick in the crotch!"
Jia Dongxu suddenly launched a sneak attack, scaring the police, but was quickly parried.
"Insert the eye!"
"Choke!"
The next two moves were also blocked. Without his three-axe moves, Jia Dongxu was quickly defeated.
He was pressed to the ground again, and several people laughed and mocked him.
"Hahaha, is this all the Kung Fu you are talking about? Do you have any other moves? Use them all, don't let me underestimate you!"
"Let me go, let me go!" Jia Dongxu was restrained and had no power to resist.
"Boy, you are the first one who dares to steal our police's food!"
Jia Dongxu was instantly shocked: "I didn't!"
"No? Do you think we are blind? You have even packed the food. The evidence is irrefutable. Come with us!"
As he spoke, he pointed to the bag of food, which was ready-made evidence.
"That's not my food. I don't have it. I'm not a thief."
"Boy, be honest!"
The policeman hit Jia Dongxu in the kidney, causing him to wrinkle his features in pain. He didn't dare to struggle at all.
"Luckily I didn't go in, I almost got caught."
Outside the black market, a few people who were planning to take a break saw this scene and were glad that they did not go in.
"Let's go, let's go. If we continue watching this, we might get caught." Everyone fled immediately.
Yan Bugui put Jia Dongxu's food at the door and went home.
The group packed up and went back to the house to lie down. They didn't hear any movement at the gate until they fell asleep.
"Jia Dongxu will only fail. He was caught by the police."
"Yan Bugui is right. Fortune and wealth are sought in danger, but they are also lost in danger. Fortunately, I didn't go, otherwise I would have been in trouble."
As for Qin Huairu and Jia Zhang, they were sleeping soundly and had no idea that Jia Dongxu had not returned yet.
Early the next morning.
"Jia Dongxu, get out."
"Ugh."
After being frozen all night, Jia Dongxu was released by the police early in the morning.
"Do your job well when you get out, and don't think of any crooked ways."
"Yes, yes." Jia Dongxu nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, hugged his body and followed closely.
"Dongxu, are you okay?"
As soon as he came out, he saw Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, who were looking at him with concern.
"It's okay."
Suck it~
"It's a huge loss, a huge loss."
Jia Dongxu glanced at the police station reluctantly. He felt sad that the bag of grain he had collected with great effort yesterday was confiscated.
Fortunately, before leaving yesterday, I asked Yan Bugui to help me bring the food home, otherwise the food I bought would have been wasted.
"Ah, cut~"
"Dongxu, are you okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Qin Huairu supported him with concern.
Jia Dongxu walked home trembling, and he was destined to be unable to go to work in this state.
(End of this chapter)