roccoschili Chapter 127 Stalking
Chapter 127 Stalking
Just as Sha Zhu was preparing to walk around and explore his own space, admiring the beautiful scenery within,
While the small fish, shrimp, turtles, and tortoises collected from the lake were growing, there was a knock on the door.
He flashed out of the space and scanned the area with his mind, only to find that Da Niu had returned to bring back the bicycle.
Sha Zhu went over and opened the gate. Da Niu greeted him with a smile, "Zhu Zi, here's your bicycle. I'll push it into the yard for you."
Sha Zhu said, "No need, just leave it in the passageway."
Hu Daniu followed Sha Zhu's instructions and parked his bicycle by the wall.
He said to Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi, I heard that you beat up three thugs while you were setting up your stall. The neighborhood committee confiscated all your stuff. Are you alright now?"
"What could possibly happen to me? I can't set up my stall anymore, and I'm being punished by having to write a three-thousand-word self-criticism?"
These were all minor issues, but they wasted a lot of money and energy.
"I still have to go to the neighborhood office to write a self-criticism. Don't worry about me, Brother Da Niu, you should go home quickly," Sha Zhu said.
"Alright, Pillar, I don't have any special skills, I just have a lot of strength."
If you ever need anything from me, just tell me.
"I'd rather go over there and beat those three up again, just don't let my mother find out," Da Niu said cautiously.
Sha Zhu laughed and said, "Okay, Brother Da Niu, don't worry, it's nothing. We can't fight anymore, or we'll kill him."
This ox was simple-minded, incredibly strong, taciturn, and extremely filial.
If she hadn't lived here for so long, with her mother running the household, she probably wouldn't have been able to survive here.
In this respect, Jia Zhangshi cannot compare to Aunt Hu. At least Aunt Hu is not as unreasonable as Jia Zhangshi.
Although both women lost their husbands, Aunt Hu was a woman who knew when to advance and retreat, and she didn't force things that weren't hers.
Aunt Hu's son, Da Niu, was even more silent than Jia Dongxu, but equally filial.
Hu Daniu certainly didn't have the same kind of calculations about retirement as Yi Zhonghai.
In comparison, Sha Zhu prefers to associate with people like Aunt Hu, at least in terms of politeness, which the Jia family can't match.
After seeing Hu Daniu off, I thought about what would happen if Brother Li came over later.
He only needed to stir-fry some eggs and shredded potatoes. After preparing these ingredients, Sha Zhu left home and went to Brother Li's office at the neighborhood committee office.
When Li Jianguo saw Sha Zhu come in, he hurriedly said, "Zhu Zi, hurry up!"
Why is it taking so long? Go and collect the money first. The finance staff will be leaving soon. The report has already been written; copy it down as soon as you get back.”
As he spoke, Li Jianguo handed a slip of paper to Sha Zhu. He continued,
"I've already gotten Director Wang's signature. The finance office is the last room across the street. Hurry up and go there."
Sha Zhu could only go and collect the money first. A young woman surnamed Liu in the finance office teased Sha Zhu.
“Little brother Zhuzi, I heard from Li Jianguo that he and you are very close and he often comes to your house to enjoy the food. Why don’t you invite me?”
On her table were two half meat buns and steaming mutton soup from an open lunchbox.
"How are they, Sister Liu? My family's meat buns and mutton soup taste pretty good, right? Did Brother Li bring these over to you?"
Be careful, my brother Li is the kind of guy who's secretly passionate. I bet he's had his eye on you for a while now, and he might even be eyeing you right now.
Sister Liu, if you like Brother Li, he'll come to my house as a guest later.
There's some mutton left at home, and I've already made dumplings. How about we come over? Who knows, I might have some matchmaking potential!"
"Go to hell!" Sister Liu punched Sha Zhu in the shoulder and then said.
"I also want to eat mutton dumplings, but I dare not go to your house."
You two young men are drinking at home. If I go over there, rumors will spread like wildfire.
Especially you, kid, you just caused such a big mess, you must have lost a lot of money.”
Sha Zhu took the money handed to him, stuffed it into his pocket, and said with a bitter face.
"That's right. Only the people from your neighborhood office still talk and chat with me. The neighbors outside all treat me like a plague."
"Sister Liu, I'll ask Brother Li to bring you some dumplings tomorrow morning. He'll definitely be willing. Just wait for good news."
With that, Sha Zhu left the finance office and went to Brother Li's office, where he sat down and began copying and checking documents.
Brother Li leaned over and said, "Zhu Zi, when you went to the finance office, did Liu Qian eat the steamed buns and mutton soup on her desk?"
Sha Zhu turned to look at Brother Li and said, "She ate it and said it was especially delicious. She asked me to send her some of the best food I have in the future."
"Brother Li, do you think Sister Liu Qian might have fallen for me? But I'm not old enough!"
Li Jianguo grabbed Sha Zhu by the neck and pretended to slam Sha Zhu's head onto the desk.
He said fiercely, "You know exactly what I mean, yet you still tease me. You're not even fully grown yet, and you're already trying to steal my woman."
Sha Zhu broke free and quickly begged for mercy.
He returned to his seat, continued copying and checking, and muttered to himself,
"Brother Li, you need to step up your game! Sister Liu knows you like her and is just waiting for you to confess your feelings."
If you keep dawdling, you might just end up in someone else's arms. I heard that Sister Liu even turned down two matchmakers for blind dates.”
"Really? I didn't know that. You're not lying to me on purpose, are you?" Li Jianguo asked anxiously.
"There's nothing new under the sun. If you stay in the office all day and never go out and mingle with the people, who's going to come and tell you anything?"
If you ask me, you should hurry up and ask your aunt to find you a matchmaker to propose marriage. Who knows, I might get to eat your wedding candy after the New Year.
"Brother Li, this is your chance." Sha Zhu's hand was writing characters in a slow, laborious manner, while his mouth didn't stop moving.
Li Jianguo's eyes lit up, his curiosity reaching its peak. He said, "What opportunity? Tell me quickly, if I could really marry her..."
From now on, Zhu Zi, your business is my business. I'll tell you in secret.
Director Wang has already sent those three men to the railway construction team. They'll probably never come back. Wherever the railway goes, they'll have to go."
Sha Zhu's hand, which was writing, suddenly stopped; his emotions were utterly shattered.
He was planning to wait a while, then shoot the three of them dead and dump them at the casino.
Then find a few spies and radio codebooks, throw them in, and rob them while you're at it. That'll send them far away.
If my plan falls through again, will it leave any hidden dangers?
There's not much we can do now that things are like this.
Even if these three people actually manage to come back alive, it's not too late to eliminate them then.
Just as he was thinking about it, Brother Li nudged Sha Zhu on the shoulder and said, "How's that? This news has confused you, hasn't it? Don't worry, they definitely won't be coming back."
Sha Zhu stared wide-eyed at Li Jianguo and said, "Brother Li, how did you know? Do you have uncles or elders who are high-ranking officials?"
Li Jianguo shook his head and said, "I don't have any powerful connections. When I went to sign..."
This phone call was made by Director Wang in front of me, and he even said he would give me special attention.
Actually, she just wanted to tell you through me what kind of agreement you have with Director Wang. It can't be as simple as just opening a small restaurant, can it?
Silly Zhu said speechlessly, "It's that simple, alright, Brother Li."
It's just Sister Liu. She wants you to bring her some dumplings tomorrow morning. You're actually several years older than me.
I read in a miscellaneous book that I should hurry up and settle my marriage.
When a guy pursues a girl, it's really just a matter of being bold, attentive, and thick-skinned.
In short, it's about relentless pursuit and demonstrating some financial resources—just to let her know you're rich, and that you could win over ten women, let alone one like Liu Qian.
Li Jianguo said with a bitter face, "The problem is that my family doesn't have much money, and I've been dragging this on for two years."
I'm not the only one in the family. This job looks glamorous on the surface, but the salary isn't actually that high.
If my family were wealthy, I would have pursued her boldly long ago, and wouldn't have missed so many opportunities.
"Brother Li, aren't you in charge of the property registration in this area? There's no profit in it at all," Sha Zhu asked.
Li Jianguo shook his head and said, "I wouldn't dare do that. The checks are really strict now. You could easily end up in jail if you're not careful."