Chapter 2, Striving for a Lifetime of Wealth and Honor

Shiyufeng raised her willow-like eyebrows and exclaimed: "You worthless piece of trash! Jin Yabing, you can insult me, but do not insult my younger brother! My brother A Jian is an educated man, and who in Shixiawei does not know that he is the most literate among us?"

"One cannot speak like that, you old hag! Initially, I saw that your younger brother had good potential and wanted to help him. Who would have thought he would be so disappointing? Others become police officers, and he becomes a police officer too; others enjoy wealth and honor, and he just remains a useless good-for-nothing. How can he compare? In short, your younger brother is nothing but a waste!"

"Oh no! Jin Yabing is here!" Shi Yufeng's charming face instantly changed color

Of course, Shi Zhijian knew that it was not that good vegetables could not be bought, but rather that Shi Yufeng wanted to save money. He smiled and said, "I don't mind, but you shouldn't be too harsh. Meibao is only 8 years old and is at the stage of growth."

No need, I can handle it myself

The dilapidated dining table is supported by a piece of brick underneath

What does it matter if one is literate? Aren't they still a poor wretch? If you have the ability, pay back the money first

Shi Zhijian stood in front of Shi Yulan, protecting his sister and Bao'er, like an insurmountable mountain

I said that in a few days, the rest will definitely be returned!

Three dirty children were singing songs and playing games downstairs when they saw Jiang Meibao and called her to join them

Upon entering the house, Shi Yufeng immediately went outside to start a fire in the kitchen and prepare a meal, while Bao'er pouted and began to take out her textbooks to do her homework

The only good thing is a boiled egg that has been peeled.

According to memory, this wound is also a result of Jiang Kun's doing

Bao'er looked at Shi Yufeng with hopeful eyes

Bao'er was all smiles and was about to pick up her chopsticks when she was reprimanded by Shi Yufeng, "Meibao, do not be ignorant of the rules! This is for your uncle to replenish his health!" She then skillfully picked up an egg and placed it into Shi Zhijian's bowl.

Hearing the deafening thuds, Shi Zhijian furrowed his brows and was about to rise when his protective sister, Shi Yufeng, got up first. She hobbled over to open the door, cursing, "Set fire? Set your old mother on fire! With such a large area as Shixiawei, how much can you possibly burn?"

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The blue square tiles are thick and solid

Shi Zhijian directly picked up the boiled chicken and placed it in Bao'er’s bowl: "I don’t like steamed eggs, Meibao, you eat!"

Shi Zhijian's eyes sparkled with excitement as one of the horse owners named Xu Shixun, and the racehorse he was competing with this time was called "Black Lightning"

Bang bang bang

Beside her, Bao'er looked eagerly at the boiling eggs, swallowing her saliva

"If you don't open the door soon, I will set fire to it!" Jin Yabing threatened from outside

In a few days, how long will it take? A week, a month, or a year? You think I'm running a charity, but I'm in business, not a philanthropic organization. Do you think I'm foolish?

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The content of the horse racing section in the "Tiger Report" is quite simple, primarily listing the owners of the horses participating in this race, along with the horses they own.

The rickshaw was parked by the roadside, and Shi Zhijian and the other two got off the vehicle

Shi Yufeng showed no fear: "Who knew back then that my younger brother wanted to become a police officer, and took the initiative to lend us money, even saying there would be no interest! Now that my younger brother is no longer a police officer, you, Jin Yabing, come right away to collect the debt?"

"I know this, don't worry!" Shi Yufeng said she understood, yet she pushed the boiled egg in front of Shi Zhijian, saying, "You have just recovered, this is for you to replenish your strength."

How to do it? Hehe! Jin Yabing leered at Shi Yufeng with a lewd smile, "Well, let's see if you can get with the program. Although you are a cripple, your figure and face are quite nice. How about it? Go to the dance hall to be a dancer, with food and drinks provided. Think about it?"

What will you do then

Jin Yabing has a loud voice, and the neighbors living nearby heard the commotion, one after another coming out to gather and watch the excitement

"Isn't it just about paying back the money? I, Shi Yufeng, never owe anyone money!" Saying this, Shi Yufeng took out all her savings from the house, a total of fifty-eight yuan, and stuffed it all into Jin Yabing's hands, "Here, this is all I have, the rest will be paid back later!"

Shi Zhijian touched the wound on his left temple, the sweat sticking uncomfortably to the injury; going to the hospital to remove the stitches requires money, and what the family lacks the most right now is money

This recently constructed low-cost public housing appears quite cramped, with the communal restroom and kitchen located at the end of a long corridor

ABCD, Big Head in Green Clothes, Unable to Catch People, Blowing Hot Air

Baor, who was doing homework, was the first to respond. She quickly tidied up her textbooks and called out to Shi Zhijian, "Uncle, hurry up, it's time to eat!"

"If you don't comply, then you have no say in the matter!" Jin Yabing signaled to his younger brother, preparing to grab Shi Yufeng.

What are you doing? Don't leave any scars, it will ruin your appearance! You should go to the hospital; if you don't have money, I will pay for you!

What are you doing? Are you being forced into prostitution?

Suddenly

"Stinky brat, don't be so stubborn! Your little brother owes me money, and I have come to collect it, which is only right!" Jin Yabing grinned, revealing his large gold tooth, exuding a foul odor.

Jin Yabing is a notorious figure in the Shek Kip Mei area, and every poor person here has been bullied by him

The wound meandered from the corner of the forehead to the brow, measuring approximately three centimeters in length. It not only did not mar his handsome appearance but rather added an air of cold severity.

Shi Zhijian took a small pair of tweezers and then carefully unraveled the thread while facing the small round mirror on the table

With a loud bang, two individuals burst in

When it became clear that the visitor was the renowned "Gao Ligui" Jin Yabing, everyone was taken aback

Shi Zhijian was preoccupied with the horse racing event in the afternoon, appearing somewhat distracted. Outside, Shi Yufeng was reheating the leftover food from the morning, calling out to him, "Do you want to go to the hospital this afternoon to have the stitches from your wound removed?"

Listening to the sound of table tennis from outside, Bao'er was so frightened that her whole body trembled

Upon seeing this, Shi Yufeng tapped the bowl with her chopsticks and said, "Do not say that I am stingy! Today, there are no vegetables for sale at the market; not to mention radishes and cabbages, even tofu and dried tofu are unavailable! You all will have to make do with what you can eat!"

Shi Zhijian, you scoundrel, open the door quickly! If you don't open the door soon, I will demolish your house!

Fortune favors the bold! My first pot of gold, I sought at the racetrack!

Indeed, Lame-footed Phoenix, your family Ah Jian owes our Brother Bing one thousand yuan, and with the interest compounding, it has at least reached two thousand! It is quite reasonable for us to come and collect the debt

At that time, Jiang Kun led his men to the nightclub to check the venue and took a liking to a girl. He intended to forcefully pursue her, but was suddenly stopped by the justice-driven Shi Zhijian. In a fit of anger, he struck Shi Zhijian on the head with a police baton. When Shi Zhijian woke up, he had transformed into the current "Shi Zhijian".

Jin Yabing glanced at Qian and said, "Damn woman, are you playing me? This amount of money isn't even enough to fill the gaps in my teeth"

It is today

Shi Zhijian held the chopsticks, unsure of how to begin using them

Consider your mother! No matter how poor I, Shi Yufeng, am, I would never do such a thing

Shi Yufeng did not expect the egg to roll back to her again. Just as she was about to speak, she heard a loud knocking on the door, followed by a fierce voice saying: "Shi Zhijian, you scoundrel, hurry up and pay back the money!"

At that moment, Shi Yufeng brought in the porridge pot. Upon seeing Shi Zhijian's appearance, she frowned and said: "You shouldn't be doing this, yet you insist on doing it! Does it hurt? If everyone were like you, wouldn't all those doctors starve to death? Prepare the tables and chairs, and serve the meal!"

Before Jin Yabing could react, he saw a person standing in front of him, and it was actually Shi Zhijian

Hiss! The stitches are removed without anesthesia. Even though Shi Zhijian is mentally strong and resilient, he cannot help but gasp in shock when the last stitch is taken out

Shi Zhijian did not respond

Along the way, one occasionally sees people starting fires to cook, while others squat on the ground, their heads covered in foam, washing their hair under the faucet. The entire building resembles a vast communal living space

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The meal is quite simple

Shi Zhijian said, and then handed the boiled egg to Shi Yufeng

Shi Yufeng glared at her, and Baor said hurriedly: "Uncle, I won't eat it, I also don't like steamed or boiled eggs... You should eat it instead!"

Bao'er looked at Shi Zhijian with a pitiful expression, and Shi Zhijian said: "I can't help you with this! Who told you to procrastinate and always finish your homework late into the night"

Upon thinking of this, Shi Zhijian could not help but feel excited, for the date on the newspaper clearly stated "October 5"

In the previous edition of "The Colorful History of Hong Kong Horse Racing," it is recorded: "On October 5, 1967, Hong Kong owner Xu Shixun won the championship with 'Black Lightning,' which was ridden by the three-time champion jockey 'Simark.'"

Shek Kip Mei, public housing estate

The reason this matter is recorded in the history of horse racing in Hong Kong is due to the special identity of Xu Shixun, who is known as the "King of Horses in Hong Kong" for winning a total of 100 races. After his passing, he left behind a fortune of 40 billion, making him a super tycoon. In addition, he is the father of the wealthy Hong Kong young man Xu Jinheng and the father-in-law of the actress Li Jiaxin

Three bowls of thin porridge and two plates of pickled vegetables

Shi Zhijian smiled and said: "Since you are not eating, and I am not eating, then let your mother eat—she works so hard at the artificial flower factory, don't you think?"

The horse racing in Hong Kong starts at 3 PM, and it is currently noon, which means there are about three hours left!

Bao'er was displeased, pouting her lips

"Don't just play around, go upstairs and do your homework first!" After Shi Yufeng finished speaking, she limped as she pulled Baor up the stairs