Chapter 3, one in ten thousand

I raised my hands in exasperation and said: "That means you haven't fully grasped the situation yet. Hurry up and leave. In the future, think more when faced with issues. I understand how you feel right now; seeking a psychologist is more beneficial than approaching the community committee director."

"When one reaches this age, one no longer feels lonely. I deeply regret not having had a son or daughter back then; even if they were troublesome and constantly got into trouble, making me go to the police station to bail them out would be fine!" A look of longing and pitiable expression appeared on his face, and at that moment, I truly realized that Old Lu had already become an old man.

I set down the ashtray and smiled at the stunned Lv Weimin, saying: "How is it? Isn't it more refreshing than taking a shake pill?"

Lü Weimin smiled faintly and continued, "However, as I gradually entered middle age, I lost interest in women. My parents have also passed away one after another, leaving me all alone in this world. I have a naturally indifferent disposition and do not see anything wrong with this."

I wondered, "Isn't it strange? Didn't you say you have another daughter?"

Lü Weimin remained silent for a while longer before speaking in a low voice: "During the physical examination, the doctor informed me that my sperm viability is insufficient, making it impossible for me to have children..."

Lü Weimin chuckled at himself, saying, "I am 57 this year"

I compared it to my own head: "Is there a problem here?"

Upon seeing him, my heart was half sea water and half flame, and I cautiously asked: "What are you here for?"

Liu Laoliu is certainly aware of the matters concerning my special abilities. I have previously utilized this ability, but I have only assisted vulnerable groups with intellectual challenges, as they are the only ones who would not disclose my affairs. Even if they did, no one would believe them—if I were not myself, I would not believe it either

Fortunately, I had no intention of actually hitting him. In the very first moment after I made my move, I had already manipulated time to resemble a docile little kitten. The ashtray floated gently towards Old Lu, and in a moment of delay, I stretched lazily, realizing it was about to collide with the astonished client. Only then did I walk over and pinch its edge to bring it to a stop. As I turned around, the trajectory of the ashtray's flight was filled with drifting, slowly descending ash and smoke, beautiful like a galaxy. In this posture, the difference between Hong Shancao and Hong Tashan smoke was immediately apparent. I patiently turned back to gather them together, then returned to normal. As I turned around, the trajectory of the ashtray's flight was filled with drifting, slowly descending ash and smoke, beautiful like a galaxy. In this posture, the difference between Hong Shancao and Hong Tashan smoke was immediately apparent. I patiently turned back to gather them together, then returned to normal.

This person is Liu Lao Liu. If one day you see an old man on the street carrying a birdcage in one hand (sometimes not carrying it), with a small shoulder bag slung diagonally, and holding a folding stool, looking dirty and having a lewd expression, that would be him. The correct course of action is to quickly report to the authorities after maintaining a safe distance from him, unless you are looking for trouble.

I scratched my head in shock, appearing even more awkward than he did

Then I realized that Old Lu's gaze towards me was clearly the same as the way I looked at Liu Laoliu: it was one of disdain and hurt

Ah? How could this happen? I vaguely sense that the person across from me is possessed by poverty, and it seems they are about to start a sob story.

... ...

Liu Lao held his hand in front of his face, squinting at me and whispering, "Haven't you noticed that he is a wealthy man?"

I am just afraid of this; if you want to have a big argument with me, based on my experience of dealing with the old lady over the past three months, I can handle it completely. However, I really cannot stand you staring at me with those big eyes without saying a word.

Only Lu Weimin and I were left in the room. He cast a deep glance at me and began his narration

Lü Weimin gazed at me with a melancholic expression, momentarily lost in thought, as if he were carefully choosing his words

I am speechless: "It seems he has deceived you out of quite a bit of money"

Liu Laoliu calmly said, "I have already told everything"

I was taken aback and turned my back, asking softly, "How much did you tell him?"

It is said that a few years ago, he successfully sold a pair of crutches to a screenwriter who had fully functional legs. The screenwriter, having been deceived, subsequently wrote a sketch titled "Selling Crutches," which later became a huge hit.

I put on a serious expression and said to Lv Weimin, "I apologize, but I truly do not know how I can assist you."

This person is an old swindler, proficient in all four arts of deception, trickery, and fraud. He usually roams around hidden spots such as the bridgehead, outside park walls, and unknown alleys. He offers services to calculate fortune, financial prospects, and marriage compatibility. Sometimes, he also assists single women with fixing toilets and faucets. Of course, if children can afford it, he also helps them with their homework during winter and summer vacations.

Lv Weimin: "... ... Good."

Lü Weimin wiped his eyes and said lightly, "It doesn't matter, really. I just wanted to find someone to talk to. Now that I've said it, I feel much better."

Lu Weimin noticed that I was still unwilling to relent. Considering the complexity of the matter, he seemed to find it somewhat absurd. He disappointedly curled his lips, appearing to show some signs of wavering resolve.

"Ten thousand times?" I exclaimed, "Then you must not have had time to do anything else during those years!"

The old man is skilled in various trades, such as haircutting, tooth extraction, treating skin blemishes, and curing corns. His side jobs also include selling pirated discs on a street lined with computer shops and repairing iron gates for a meat processing plant

Seeing this, Liu Laoliu hurriedly tried to please us by pressing both me and Lv Weimin down onto the chairs, saying: "You two sit down and have a good chat, I will go buy you some drinks." Then he poured all the steel tools from my pen holder into his hand and left.

Unexpectedly, Liu Laoliu stood up abruptly, pointing at Lv Weimin's nose and shouting, "Do you believe it or not? If you had said you didn't believe it back then, I wouldn't have brought you here. Do you think I'm treating this like a Sunday outing?"

I had no choice but to turn around again, grabbed Liu Laoliu, and whispered, "Do we really have to help him?"

At this moment, Lu Weimin awkwardly coughed behind me and stammered, "Mr. He, I have heard about your experiences from Old Liu, which is why I came to ask for your help"

The protagonist has finally appeared! I clapped my hands in excitement: "So, how do you feel? You must be overjoyed, right?" One can imagine the surprise and joy of Old Lu and the daughter of the librarian at this moment. Although the subsequent story may not be particularly beautiful, the mere appearance of this girl is still something worth celebrating, especially for Old Lu

I said: "Since you don't believe, why did you still come with him?"

Did you see the birdcage he was carrying? Let me tell you, it is not just an ordinary one that old men use for self-cultivation. That bird has undergone special training and can pick up small fortune-telling sticks with its beak. In this old man's small bag, there are countless peculiar items, such as white porcelain plates with a few small black dots, a rusted yin-yang compass, a wooden box for marbles, and portraits of human heads covered in spots, as well as various animal teeth... pliers, screwdrivers, small knives, scissors, forks, a magic wand, playing cards... In short, it has everything you would expect a con artist to possess, and even a bunch of things you wouldn't imagine.

This time I exerted several times more strength than when chasing the vegetable vendor, as I had to pursue an ashtray that had flown away, which was already an unusual situation. Under such force, ordinary things seemed to come to a halt. Therefore, when I returned to my chair after doing all this, the only thing Old Lu could manage during that time was to blink his eyes.

"Now answer me three questions; this concerns whether I can save your daughter"

Lü Weimin gestured to interrupt me, saying: "This is our last meeting. It was that day, after she broke up with me, when she had an accident while crossing the street. She also had no relatives. When the police and the civil affairs bureau were handling her body, they found my phone number in her pocket. Later, the autopsy report came out, and the DNA test indicated: she was my daughter!" Old Lü calmly recounted all of this.

I crossed my fingers and said with boredom, "Sorry... it seems you haven't mentioned your daughter so far?" After talking for so long, he twisted and turned, making himself look utterly pitiful, yet the protagonist of the story still hadn't appeared; this is quite a delay!

Lv Weimin shrugged his shoulders. Normally, he would probably use some more pleasant words, but today he clearly lacked the mood and energy for that. I wonder if Liu Laoliu would feel sad after hearing our conversation. However, I believe he should be more aware than anyone else of his standing in Lv Weimin's heart. If it weren't for wanting to take advantage of Old Lv's money this time, he wouldn't have sold me out so thoroughly.

Lü Weimin smiled weakly and said: "To be honest, I don't fully believe it. Although Liu Lao and I have always been good friends and have a close relationship despite our age difference, he has also helped me make many correct decisions in my career..."

Liu Laoliu took a puff of his cigarette and said: "Don't act all stiff there, I've already told him."

In Lu Weimin's eyes, he only saw an ashtray flying towards him at lightning speed, about to smash his nose. In the blink of an eye, everything suddenly returned to normal as if nothing had happened. He vaguely remembered seeing a shadow flash before he closed his eyes.

I was flustered www.hetushu.com .com busy adjusting myself: "Ah?" As I was speaking, my grandson called me up, has this person performed cross-talk in their early years?

Old Liu glared at me and said: "He is more cunning than you!"

Still in shock and confusion, Lu Weimin only replied with one word: "Good"

The Hongta Mountain is hidden in the shoe box inside the second cabinet in the lower left corner, but I will not tell him! The paper cigarettes have been hidden in the shoes for a long time (though not too long) and have a strong dry tobacco smell. Is it easy for me to prevent him?

No smoking

She has been persistently bothering me, speaking with certainty. In order to make her give up, I arranged to meet her and solemnly warned her that if she troubled me again, I would call the police to have her arrested. In my anger, I even pushed her a little.

Except for this time, I generally believe in it. I am not a superstitious person, but I do believe in fate. As you know, we business people often pay attention to many details, such as what to place at the entrance and what to wear on our hands; there are explanations for everything. In fact, it is merely a form of psychological suggestion. It is better to believe in it than not, as there is no harm in doing so

I face Lv Weimin once again: "First, tell me what is going on with you."

Lv Weimin looked at Liu Laoliu for help

I counter-question: "Do you believe everything that Liu Lao Liu tells you?"

Just last month, Lü Weimin's expression suddenly became extremely heavy and serious, which made me hurriedly sit up straight. Lü Weimin's voice began to sound hoarse, dragging out a long nasal tone as he said: "Last month, a girl unexpectedly entered my world. She said she was my daughter, and she even mentioned her mother's name. I vaguely remember that woman; she was indeed one of my early lovers"

Lü Weimin's expression remained unchanged: "When she came to find me, I even scolded her, calling her a shameless woman and a deceitful manipulator of emotions."

Enough! No need to say more! I lamented with indignation: "You treat me as if I were selling shaking pills!"

Lv Weimin was reprimanded to the point of his face turning red, yet he did not get angry. Suddenly, he looked at me with determination in his eyes and resolutely said: "For the sake of my daughter, I choose to trust you. Could you please take me to see my daughter?"

Lü Weimin's face flushed, and he awkwardly said: "The doctor said it's not absolute; in my case, there is a one in ten thousand chance of successful conception"

Lü Weimin stared at me intently and coldly said, "Now it's my turn to ask you—can you really help me?"

How old do you think I am

Thinking of him as a father whose heart has been shattered by regret and sorrow, my heart softened again, and I said irritably: "I am not a psychologist, nor am I selling miracle pills! This old fraud hasn't deceived you this time; I possess some special abilities. To put it simply, I can turn back time to save your daughter..."

"That... it does not affect the quality of sexual life." In the end, Lao Lü is still a man, and at this moment, he does not forget to defend himself with a statement.

I inhaled sharply. From any perspective, this is a tragedy. The daughter that Lu Wei claimed, turned out to be a girl who would never be acknowledged by him even in death, and who had been humiliated by him. I gazed into his eyes and noticed a certain calmness in his expression, as if with the revelation of this secret, he had also shed a heavy burden.

I suddenly turned around and exaggeratedly pointed at Liu Lao Liu, asking: "Do you believe what he said?"

I couldn't help but laugh: "In other words, you know very well that he is a con artist, yet you choose to see through it without exposing him, just to amuse yourself."

I said firmly, "I have no money!"

contempt, a wounded gaze

I chuckled and said, "It's normal, it's normal. I'm also feeling quite reckless, but I haven't been as fortunate as you; I still haven't found someone to be foolish with."

I lamented, "So you really consider me your psychologist— the moment you walked in, you said I should save your daughter. What do you think I should do about that?"

Whenever I see him, I instinctively clutch my pockets tightly and then frantically search for bricks on the ground to protect myself

Yes, it is time to speak of her. Lv Weimin's expression suddenly became complex, difficult to discern whether it was sadness or regret, his brows furrowed tightly. He said: "In the past, I thought being alone was quite good, without any burdens. However, people do change, especially as they grow older. Starting a few years ago, I suddenly felt how lonely and isolated I was. I became overwhelmingly eager to have a child. I know this is because I am getting old. Watching my former business partners all holding their grandchildren, I felt a jealousy I had never experienced before. They may not have been as successful in business as I was, but in this regard, I have forever lost—Mr. He."

Well... Liu Laoliu had no choice but to pick up a red camellia, light it, and pointed at Lü Weimin, saying: "I brought you a client"

Then what? What exactly is she...

Not fearing Mr. He’s laughter, you may have also noticed that I am a relatively successful businessman. Since earning my first pot of gold at the age of 23, my career has been smooth sailing. After the initial phase of starting my business, in the following years, I began to meet women. At that time, I was also young and reckless, and I had some wild experiences with a few of them

I helplessly spoke to him in a tone meant to soothe a child: "How about you just believe in it one more time? After all, there’s no harm in trying. What if I really can save her?"

Liu Lao Liu comforted me by saying: "It's alright, this person can be trusted"

I exclaimed, "How could you do this?"

Under the relaxed spirit of Lv Weimin, he appeared much weaker. He said hesitantly: "I thought you would give me that kind of medicine that would temporarily make me forget many worries, perhaps I could see her in my dreams..."

A joke! Can money really move someone like me? ... However ... ... it seems there is no harm in hearing the whole story first. Many people write their tragic stories on the curbs to ask for money. Even if you don't want to give them money, it doesn't prevent you from reading their stories. Oh, by the way, Liu Laoliu has chalk in his bag.

I am completely at a loss https://www.hetushu.com. Lv Weimin silently stood up and walked towards the door

contempt, a wounded gaze

Uh, you don't need to explain this to me. So what happened later—does this mean that the girl is really a fraud?

I waved my hand and said: "I can understand. After so many years, suddenly someone comes claiming to be your daughter; it is normal to feel both suspicion and excitement. However, I do not understand why you so hastily conclude that she is a fraud. With today's advanced technology, isn't it quite convenient to conduct a verification?"

Damn it, it's the client again. I'm not called Xiao Qiang! I'm not a reserve deity! Zhang Xiaohua, do you have any tricks left? (For details, please refer to Zhang Xiaohua's "The Most Chaotic in History")

No fees will be charged before the matter is resolved

Then he and Liu Lao Liu just looked at me in silence

I was equally astonished and exclaimed, "Why?"

At that moment, I suddenly grabbed the ashtray and hurled it at him with all my might. Lu Weimin did not expect me to lose control and instinctively recoiled a bit; however, at such a close distance, it was virtually impossible for the 57-year-old man to evade it.

Essentially, I can vaguely sense his current feelings: the death of one's own flesh and blood is indeed a tragic matter, and the sorrow does not end there. That child came to recognize himself, and until the very moment of death, he was subjected to unfair treatment and humiliation. This makes me, as an outsider, feel as if I have been stabbed in the heart (this scene is up for auction, starting at 15 yuan)

Lv Weimin continued, "However, this time, it is indeed too extraordinary. I know that Old Liu is an impressive figure in the martial world, but I still cannot fully believe it."

Since your success rate in reproduction is insufficient, how is it that you have a daughter

In this world, there are many Liu Lao Liu, but the Liu Lao Liu in front of me is undoubtedly the most Liu Lao Liu of them all

Old Lu returned like a zombie, sitting on the stool opposite me, staring at me in silence

I was somewhat surprised, although I didn't really think he was that young, I didn't expect him to be nearly 60 years old—wealthy people really know how to take care of themselves

However, Lü Weimin said expressionlessly: "I do not recognize her!" His face was calm and unperturbed, yet the corners of his eyes twitched slightly, which is precisely the manifestation of a person recounting their most painful experiences

Faced with this baffling question, I inexplicably replied: "Do you have forty-two or three?"

Lü Weimin looked up at me in confusion, remaining silent

Damn, how could I be so naive? A psychologist, what a self-aggrandizing notion! I should have realized long ago that anyone who could connect with Liu Lao Liu would certainly not be a good person

Before formally answering the question, may I ask a side question

Liu Lao Liu began to rummage through my drawer

Liu Laoliu has already rummaged through the middle drawer and found half a pack of Hongshan tea. After taking a look, he put it down and asked, "Where is the Hongta Mountain hidden?"

Liu Laoliu leisurely sat in my faux leather chair and naturally said, "Why can't I come?"