Chapter 3

Jiang Yuduo recalled the expression of anger and disgust on Cheng Ke's face when he threw the watch over: "That's about right"

Jiang Yuduo smiled, sat up, and leisurely lit a cigarette, saying: "It's fine if you don't want to talk; you can leave or use your phone if you wish"

Hello, Cheng Ge said, "Is Jiang Yu going to take it?"

"You only have one hundred yuan on you, and you still won't take a taxi back right away?" Jiang Yuduo suddenly jumped up from the sofa, as if teleporting, and leaned in front of him, propping his arm against the wall behind him, his nose almost touching his face

Did he not just say that he is called by his mother, the passenger! Jiang Yuduo still couldn't help but shout, "Give him the phone!"

"One, two, three," Cheng Ke said

"Are you just leaving like this?" Jiang Yuduo said, holding a cigarette, "I saved you once, lent you my phone, and even let you stay at my place..."

Oh," the chief guardian replied, "I have no data on my phone"

Cheng Ke stared at the string of phone numbers on the cigarette case

"Hmm, Cheng Ke, the 'Ke' in Ke Shou," Cheng Ke replied

Cheng Keqing was relieved that he did not catch a cold or develop inflammation today, although this method of verification seemed a bit awkward... He pressed the button and cleared his throat: "74129658"

Chen Qing stepped forward and blocked his way. Before he could push Chen Qing aside, two individuals brought over by Jiang Yuduo had already closed in from the left and right.

Alright. Cheng Ke nodded

Jiang Yuduo curled his lips and said, "I will go over there, you let Chen Qing take you to the intersection"

No need, Cheng Ke now refuses to enter any maps that are not main streets. He tapped the dial key on his phone; the Chief Guardian had just called Third Brother five minutes ago, so he dialed directly, "I will call him."

It was at the sight of this cat that Cheng Ke suddenly recalled the true nature of his relationship with Jiang Yuduo, as well as the miraculous reason for his arrival here

Cheng Ke opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but he did not know what else to say. In the end, he only said "thank you" and turned to leave the bank

"Guardian of the Law." The person immediately corrected him.

To be honest, although this environment is quite down-to-earth, overall it is neither dirty nor chaotic, and it does not appear to be a place where a homicide would occur

Jiang Yuduo's phone did not require unlocking; with just a couple of swipes, it was opened. He quickly found WeChat and discovered that although the phone did not need to be unlocked, WeChat was in a logged-out state. He let out a sigh of relief, as he was worried that if he could access it directly, he might be accused of peeking later on.

I don't want it, I am on a diet, "Jiang Yuduo waved his hand, "What are you begging for? Stray cats, dogs, and rats, if you see them, just give them away.

I tell you, Lao San!" Zhang Daqi shouted, "You better take care of your followers and stop coming here to cause trouble every day! I gave you a bit of face, and you really think you are something!

"Who?" Jiang Yuduo's voice suddenly turned cold.

Jiang Yuduo remained silent

What?" Cheng Ke raised his head in surprise

"If you dare to move, I will dare to blow your eggs!" Cheng Ke pointed at him

"Why not just make a phone call?" Xu Ding answered the voice message

Hmm. Jiang Yuduo pinched the cat's ears.

"Alright then," the thin monkey sighed, "I will take my leave now, Third Brother."

No need for that, Cheng Ke forcefully tore off the watch from his wrist and threw it onto Jiang Yuduo's body, "You've been thinking about it for quite a while, haven't you? Is it enough?"

Without a moment's thought, he raised his elbow and forcefully jabbed it into Jiang Yuduo's ribcage

I am not in the city," Xu Ding said, "I just drove out, and it will probably take three days to return.

Jiang Yuduo's hand was pulled out from his pocket, and when Cheng Ke saw that he was holding a dagger, the dagger had already been thrust into the fabric on the right side of his waist.

After staring for quite a long time, I felt that I could memorize the number, and only then did he lift his head to look around.

While walking between several buildings, Cheng Ge looked around and noticed that most of the houses had been rented out, with signs or light boards hanging in the windows, such as beauty salons, chess and card rooms, health preservation centers, and various suspicious-looking XX education establishments.

"Damn it..." Zhang Daqi is probably getting ready to curse.

"It cannot be checked," said the lobby manager, "but it definitely was not opened here. You may try the bank you frequently visit."

Cheng Ke glanced around and then walked into the corridor

Cheng Ke walked in and looked at the layout of the room. It was a two-bedroom unit, with the bedroom door open, revealing a very small backyard on the other side

"Come in." Jiang Yuduo supported the door.

"Who allowed you to come here!" Jiang Yuduo shouted loudly next to his ear

Jiang Yuduo turned into a corridor, while Chen Qing and his two lackeys stopped.

Cheng Ke raised his eyes to look at him

While the cat was licking and nibbling on the spoon, Chen Qing's phone call came in: "Third Brother, this person is really not a homeless man!"

Jiang Yuduo did not know if he shared the same emotional journey as him; after a few seconds of silence, he turned around and entered the house

"You follow him first, and I will call you in a moment," Jiang Yuduo said as he answered the phone

What is the matter? he asked

"What business is it of yours! Are you his father or mother? Are you running a welfare home?" Zhang Daqi said, "Let me tell you, if your people come to sit here again tomorrow, I will send every single one of them back to you!"

The person's face quickly assumed a genuine bystander's expression, following his finger as he turned his head to look behind.

And then? Chen Qing asked

No need to continue, Cheng Ke took his phone and said, "Can I borrow your phone to log into WeChat? I need to contact a friend"

Jiang Yuduo opened the door on the first floor

"Come with me," Jiang Yuduo looked at him, "If you dare to run, I will stab you in the street."

I am carrying this pile of food ... ... " The thin monkey seemed quite reluctant, " I still want to stroll around the street, how about you, Third Brother ... ... "

No matter how I think about it, it just doesn't seem quite right

Upon picking it up, I saw the words written in ballpoint pen on it

"It's you," Cheng Ke walked up to him, "You are Jiang Yuduo's driver, right?"

He opened Xu Ding's chat window again; Xu Ding had left him a message yesterday

After shaking for three seconds, he went over to pick up the mobile phone on the coffee table

"Overall, the chief guardian," that person pointed to himself, "is everywhere around me."

"How many times do I have to say it?" Jiang Yuduo said with some impatience, "You can keep your face to yourself; I don't need that much face."

Cheng Ke stood under a tree at the entrance of the bank, and he found that a very simple matter, when it came to him, surprisingly could not even get started.

Jiang Yuduo pressed on his finger, and the knuckle made a cracking sound.

Cheng Ke strongly suspected that Jiang Yuduo was speaking some foreign language, as he did not understand a single word.

"Would you like to take a look?" Jiang Yuduo asked

Not bad, he couldn't help but say, this location even has a yard

Chen Qingrang stepped aside

"Isn't that his watch?" Chen Qing approached, "Wow, did you steal this?"

Jiang Yuduo did not speak

Where has your phone gone? Jiang Yuduo asked

Cheng Ke furrowed his brow, while in his peripheral vision, Jiang Yuduo was leaning on the sofa, watching him with great interest, which made him very displeased

That works, Cheng Ke also did not care whether he was really that familiar with Xu Ding, "Can I stay at your apartment in the Roman Garden for two days? Do you have a spare key?"

But before the raised right leg could touch the ground, it was already held up in the air by Jiang Yuduo's extended leg.

He frowned

There were several messages in WeChat, and he couldn't be bothered to read them in detail. He quickly opened Liu Tiancheng's chat window, and without taking the time to type, he directly sent a voice message request.

"Take it back," Jiang Yuduo said

Even in the second second, he felt a sharp, burning pain starting in his side.

"Get lost," Jiang Yuduo said

Cheng Ke stood in the middle of the living room, embodying the innate "Third Brother" temperament that radiated from him

Isn't one hundred yuan enough for you to take a taxi home?" Jiang Yuduo continued to ask

What kind of foolish excuse is this

This person definitely has issues

Cheng Ke opened the door and walked out

"Third Brother," Cheng Ke hooked a nearby chair with his foot and sat down. To facilitate communication, he used this term to show respect. "To be reasonable, it’s not that I want to come here; I was just passing by. You forcibly prevented me from leaving, and I just wanted to borrow a phone. If you lend it, fine; if not, that’s fine too. What kind of game is this?"

"I didn't bring it out when I threw it away," Cheng Ge said

"Don't you dare pretend, what is it that you don't know yourself?" Zhang Daqi said with a hoarse voice, clearly displeased

A rather small courtyard, measuring no more than approximately 10 square meters, has high walls that obscure the view of the outside. Along the edges of the wall, a circle of unknown plants has been planted, which have now shed their leaves, giving it a somewhat desolate appearance

The tip of the knife pierced through his outer coat, then penetrated the T-shirt underneath, the blade gliding along his waist.

"Do you use a mobile phone?" Jiang Yuduo took out his own phone, shook it, and placed it on the coffee table

You!" Cheng Ke hurriedly pointed at that person

He picked up a can of cat food and tapped it with his finger

He reached into his pocket and took out a cigarette case and a lighter. As he took out a cigarette, a stiff piece of cardboard fell to the ground, sticking to the cigarette case.

Cheng Ke stared blankly at him

"Look," Jiang Yuduo said with a smile at the corner of his mouth, "You called me over earlier to borrow your phone, and now that I have taken it out for you, you say you no longer need it. It has only been less than twenty minutes, and the conversation does not match up."

Cheng Ke understood this and decisively refused: "No need."

If this stab had not been misdirected by Jiang Yuduo, then it indicates that this person is quite skilled in the technique of stabbing. Judging by Jiang Yuduo's gaze, Cheng Ke tends to lean towards the latter.

"It has run out," Cheng Ke said

The alley is very short, and it ends after just a few steps. Over there is a cluster of residential buildings that appear to be quite old. Cheng Ge often came here to drink in the past, but he truly did not know that there were so many buildings behind these towers

The chief guardian kindly took out his phone and asked, "Who are you calling?"

It seems that Xu Ding is unaware that he became homeless yesterday, likely due to the infrequent interactions he has with others. When Cheng Yi was "cleansing" his circle of drinking and partying friends, he overlooked Xu Ding.

With Xu Ding's key, Cheng Ke felt a significant sense of relief, as he at least had a place where he could quietly stay for a while. Whether it was about the card, the phone, or the so-called future that he had never considered, he needed to sort out his thoughts.

Jiang Yuduo glanced at him, smiled, and said nothing

Let him go, Jiang Yuduo said from inside the room

Jiang Yudu

"Come." Jiang Yu turned back and tilted his head slightly towards Cheng Ke.

Cheng Ke has never encountered such a situation from childhood to adulthood. When going out with friends, even if they drink too much and cause trouble, it is usually a group of aimless people fighting randomly. Although he is not afraid, he rarely engages in direct conflict with others.

Thank you. Cheng Ke ended the call, exited the number, and then deleted it, placing the phone back on the coffee table

"Your surname is Cheng, isn't it?" Jiang Yuduo asked

Cheng Ke, until now, finally began to awaken from a haze of confusion when he saw Jiang Yuduo pressing him with one question after another right in front of him

I just want to ask you, "Can I leave now?" Cheng Ke interrupted his words.

Where to?" Cheng Ke was very vigilant

Without waiting for Zhang Daqi to speak again, he hung up the phone

"Are you just going to let him go like this?" Chen Qing entered the room

Jiang Yuduo closed the door properly, then walked to the window, lifting a corner of the curtain to look outside. There was nothing different from usual; it was working hours, and occasionally a few elderly men and women passed by.

"Let us go," Jiang Yuduo said, "I will remember these for you."

"One, two, three." Jiang Yuduo said, giving a slight nudge with his hips

In this situation, Cheng Ke was so overwhelmed that he couldn't even feel nervous; his entire being was filled only with shock and disbelief. He turned to Jiang Yuduo and asked, "What does this mean?"

He selected voice lock verification in the login authentication

"Let's go," Jiang Yuduo said, "There is nothing to show off about with me."

Cheng Ke stared at him

"Good." Chen Qing turned around with the watch and walked out the door

If there is something, contact Brother San

Jiang Yuduo let out a sound of disapproval, laced with laughter

"Find someone to verify if it is real." Jiang Yuduo handed the watch to him

Today, facing someone directly, he was suddenly stabbed through his clothing, and he felt that everything was very unreal

When Cheng Ke threw the watch over, it was done with great decisiveness, as if it were a fake watch

I am here, " the chief guardian nodded, took out his phone, " Third Brother, I am here, the one who just spoke is from Jaeger-LeCoultre."

Can you come to the entrance of this Construction Bank?" Cheng Ge asked

"Or you can log into the mobile banking to check..." the lobby manager said behind him

How about I take you to find Third Brother, his phone has data" The Chief Guardian waved his hand, "Let's go"

Cheng Ke looked inside, at the most ordinary kind of common household, with no designed decor, just a plain white wash and some tiled flooring. The tables, chairs, and sofa each possessed a temperament that was worlds apart from one another

What did you say?" Cheng Ge was shocked

I am waiting for you at the secret entrance," Cheng Ke said, "I will be there shortly

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Yuduo forced the thin monkey, who wanted to act like a wealthy person and leave directly, to pack up the unfinished food.

Can I leave now?" He looked at Jiang Yuduo

"Oh, which way, left or right?" Cheng Ke asked

Cheng Ke did not speak, lowering his head to glance at the hole in his coat, and then followed Jiang Yuduo into the alley he had come from.

Jiang Yuduo picked up the watch and took a look; the watch was very new, likely not worn for long.

"Which bank?" Cheng Ke pondered for five seconds with great effort, "I don't know which bank I opened the account with..."

"If I run out of money, can't I take a taxi home first and then pay the driver?" Jiang Yuduo continued to ask him.

"One hundred yuan," Cheng Ke raised a finger, "not one thousand yuan"

Ah," Cheng Ke looked at him, noting that this madman's style was indeed of the same system as Jiang Yuduo's. "Do you have a mobile phone? Let me borrow it for a moment."

"Go ahead, I told them not to go tomorrow," Jiang Yuduo said as he took out a cigarette and lit it. "I will go myself tomorrow"

In this era, it is likely that very few people still know what a public telephone is. In the absence of mobile phones, Cheng Ge surprisingly does not know what he can do with this number

Xu Ding was taken aback: "Yes, at the property management office, I will give them a call, you can go and pick it up."

He actually stood here with Jiang Yuduo to look at the courtyard in such a situation

When Jiang Yuduo emerged from the alley with two individuals, Cheng Ke felt a sudden heaviness in his heart. He turned to leave, but it was already too late.

I really didn't notice that this person was left-handed during the fight yesterday

"What do you need from me?" Jiang Yuduo asked again

"No." Jiang Yuduo hung up the phone

While I was looking straight ahead, the hem of my pants was brushed by something

Jiang Yuduo brought the phone to his eyes and looked at it; the name displayed on the caller ID was Zhang Daqi

Then go ahead and poke it, Cheng Ke said

Cheng Ke furrowed his brows, and the conversation couldn't continue, so he handed the phone to the chief protector and said, "He's looking for Chen Qing."

When I withdrew my gaze, I noticed a figure flickering beside a tree just a few steps away from him

You need to go to the bank where you opened your account to report the loss and apply for a replacement of your ID card," the lobby manager said with a smile

The kitten immediately ran out of the house, having been fed just a tiny bit yesterday, and surprisingly, it was able to develop a conditioned reflex.

"I have lost my memory," Jiang Yuduo said

Oh," Jiang Yuduo let out a cold laugh, "Why not go home and get it?

But until the automatic disconnection, Liu Tiancheng did not answer.

Cheng Ke glanced over and was surprised to find that the person who felt a bit awkward after making eye contact with him was the driver who helped Jiang Yuduo retrieve the cat last night

Jiang Yuduo did not speak, but tilted his head to look at him

However, it appeared very tidy, and Cheng Ke even caught a faint whiff of floral fragrance

Cheng Ke leaned back slightly, creating distance between his nose and Jiang Yuduo's.

"Find Brother San," the chief guardian said, "his home is right behind this building, he must be wandering downstairs at this moment."

As Jiang Yuduo bent down in pain, his elbow suddenly lifted sharply towards Jiang Yuduo's chin

I do not have a mobile phone, and even if I had one, I do not have mobile banking.

Cheng Ke glanced down, and a palm-sized kitten wobbled past his feet, tumbling down the steps into the yard.

We need to verify your voice, please press and hold the button, and read out the numbers below

That is a Jaeger-LeCoultre something something double-sided something reversible, " Chen Qing continued, " it is said to have an original price of around 160,000 to 170,000.

Cheng Ke lunged forward, gripping his shoulder and pressing him down onto the sofa, while his knee bent and pushed between his legs.

"Speak up." Jiang Yuduo returned to the living room, sat down on the sofa, and rested his arm on the backrest

Jiang Yuduo looked at him, then lowered his eyelids to glance at the crotch pressed against his knee: "If you don't move it away, I'm going to get hard."

"What the hell are you doing?" Jiang Yuduo answered the phone on the other end.

"Is it for sale?" Chen Qing asked. "The vendor said there is no original box, nor any receipts or such; at most, I can offer fifteen thousand."

Jiang Yuduo covered his chin with one hand and his ribs with the other, being pushed back two steps before collapsing onto the sofa

You... Jiang Yuduo gritted his teeth. If Chen Qing were in front of him right now, he would definitely kick him. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to keep his tone as calm as possible. "Don't call him Jiajia in front of him."

Chen Qing is quite a good person, but he often struggles to think things through and still harbors a grand dream of dominating the underworld. Jiang Yuduo takes out his phone and sometimes really wants to give him a good beating, to knock some sense into him, which would save a lot of trouble.

"Damn you!" Cheng Ke released his grip and jumped back several steps

May I borrow your phone

He is not someone who particularly cares about face, but being humiliated to this extent is also unacceptable

I don't know what his name is either," Chen Qing said softly

"If you do not let go of me within three seconds," Jiang Yuduo looked at him, "then you can forget about leaving this door."

Cheng Ke followed closely behind Chen Qing and walked towards the side intersection. Suddenly, he felt a bit perplexed, and the more he thought about it while standing at the intersection, the more unsettled he became

Rat

He needs a mobile phone, regardless of whom he approaches or where he goes; he must at least have a place to settle down. Then, he can take his ID and make a round of the nearby banks to see which one his mother has an account with. However, he currently does not even have enough money for a taxi.

"Go ahead and wear it yourself," Chen Qing said, "it looks quite nice."

The thin monkey carried something and left. Jiang Yuduo was about to go over to see how the group of little brats who had just fought were doing when his phone rang again after taking a few steps.

Hmm," Jiang Yuduo responded.

"Impressive," said Chen Qing

I don't know the card number," Cheng Ke looked worried and asked, "Can't you use my ID card to find the card number?"

He just wanted to find a phone to casually contact a few friends, but he doesn't understand how it has turned into something resembling a counterfeit document deal.

When Jiang Yuduo drew out the dagger, Cheng Ke felt a sharp pain at his waist

Cheng Ke felt as if his heart was startled and racing in all directions by that sudden roar; had he not kept his mouth shut, it probably would have jumped out of his mouth.

I have no money to take a taxi," Cheng Ke replied

"The garbage collection has arrived," Cheng Ge said

wave

Hello. The voice of a passenger came from over there again

Cheng Ke was once again astonished

I am Cheng Ke," Cheng Ke suddenly felt a bit awkward, "just now...

Chen Qing and his two followers were at the door. Upon seeing him come out, Chen Qing immediately shouted from inside: "Third Brother?"

This miraculous first reaction caused Cheng Ke to spring up instantly

"It has been sold," Jiang Yuduo said

... ... Lao San, you are quite capable, " the voice coming from the receiver was not Chen Qing's, " are you now commanding me? "

Jiang Yuduo squinted his eyes slightly and picked up the watch again

However, behind him was the back of a chair, which didn't allow much distance to be pulled apart. He could only avert his gaze, but he did catch sight of a long scar extending from the collar of Jiang Yu's clothes down towards an unknown direction.

No, Chen Qing realized, "This is his way of repaying you for the gift!"

"What a load of nonsense," Jiang Yuduo stretched lazily and said, "He will come again."

"Uncle Da Qi, your bar seems to be doing quite well in business," Jiang Yuduo interrupted his impending tirade, "You still owe me three thousand yuan and haven't settled it for two months, yet you have the audacity to shout at me here?"

Jiang Yu led him to the backyard.

What did you say? Cheng Ge asked

My cat," Jiang Yu looked at him, "if you step on it, you're dead."

In the future, when tracking close to the target, pay a little more attention and find a less obvious reason, "Jiang Yuduo said, "Next time I catch you, you won't be so lucky.

These past two days have truly felt like a dream, not only do I find myself without a place to stay for the time being, but I also inexplicably encountered such a thing

The lobby manager said that it can be checked with the card number

"Tell me, what brings you here?" Jiang Yuduo said

I... want to borrow your phone for a moment," Cheng Ke said with some difficulty, "You always say that his phone doesn't have data."

"I am still the driver," Jiang Yuduo interrupted him, "Where is Chen Qing!"

"What else?" Jiang Yuduo said.