Chapter 5, The Displaced (Part 1)

Finally, Yang Qicheng spoke again, unusually patient, "I do not lead a normal life; staying at school would be better for you"

Upon reaching the alley, she stopped once again

This meal must be attended, whether one wants to go or not

A few people lifted their heads to glance this way, and then immediately lowered them to continue studying. Yang Jing's expression was calm as she followed Li Yun out of the classroom

This place is certainly not accessible to her as a minor

Well

A pungent smell of sweat mixed with the scent of smoke and alcohol rushed towards Yang Jing. She paused for a moment, hesitated for a while, then walked to the bedside and gently shook Yang Qicheng's arm, saying, "Brother Cheng, wash up before you sleep."

Old Yang, you must think this matter through clearly

Feeling uneasy, on another weekend afternoon, Yang Jing followed Yang Qicheng out the door. This time, she learned from her previous lesson and fortunately was not discovered.

The landlord paused, looking at Yang Jing with disdain, "Oh, how can you still have the nerve to say that? You've been living here for over ten years, and every week you bring back dozens of... I've received numerous complaints from the neighbors, and I feel so embarrassed..."

Yang Jing was taken aback

Chen Jun also smiled, "Then your brother treats you quite well"

Chen Jiabing did not speak of serious matters at first, but only urged them to eat and drink. The jar, self-proclaimed as accustomed to grand occasions, at this moment also became tongue-tied, letting them eat when told to eat, and drink when told to drink, not daring to say a word more.

Two men bared their teeth at each other, shouting insults at one another.

Before the woman could speak, his phone in his pocket rang again. Upon seeing the caller ID, he did not dare to delay, quickly answered the call, and hurried towards the duty room

Brother Bing has elevated me

As the flames of war subsided, Yang Qicheng glanced down at the ground and instructed the attendant following him, "Take a look at how many cups have been broken."

Have you encountered any difficulties

I earned some pocket money, let me treat you to McDonald's

Yang Jing raised her eyes and said, "I have never lived a normal life either"

Having said that, he stood up and walked straight out.

The woman smiled at her

Yang Jing stood under the light, her shoulders drooping

The number of passersby gradually increased, and even a few groups of three or five men, when passing by Yang Jing, whistled at her without any restraint

Yang Qicheng fell silent for a moment, "Brother Bing makes a valid point"

Yang Jing walked to the corridor and paused her steps

Yang Qicheng paused for a moment and said, "There is no one left."

The landlord snorted, "Three hundred for a month, can you afford it?"

I would like to rent

The landlord's voice was sharp, "... ... It's been three months already, if you can't pay up, just get out quickly ... ... "

Yang Qicheng did not urge her to move, but the less he urged, the more anxious she felt

Upon hearing what the jar said, Yang Jing felt increasingly unsettled.

Yang Jing felt apprehensive and did not dare to linger any longer, so she turned around and went back

She originally thought that the eight thousand yuan she had repaid for him last time would last for a while longer

Having lived here for such a long time, do you not know how to match it yourself

A woman, wearing a tight fuchsia dress, sat on the bed with her legs crossed, almost leaning her entire body against Yang Qicheng.

Yang Jing turned around and walked away with her backpack

It seems that summer has arrived

Does Cheng Ge need money

Chen Jiabing smiled and said: "Rest assured, I am completely at ease with you. Regarding the matter from a couple of days ago, I have heard about it from others..."

A week later, Yang Qicheng removed the bandages from his body

Yang Qicheng was not the least bit intimidated; he respectfully called out "Brother Bing" while leading the jar, his demeanor neither servile nor overbearing

"I have been there before; it is a nice place," Chen Jiabing took a puff of his cigarette and asked, "How many people are there in your family?"

After three rounds of drinks, Chen Jiabing inquired about Yang Qicheng's situation

Yang Jing stared intently at the bag, after a while, bit her lip, "Brother Cheng... what does it mean?"

Upon arriving home, Yang Jing was watching television

Just as I closed my eyes, the phone rang with a persistent sound. It was the head waiter calling, reporting that there was a fight in the booth.

Her voice is very soft, like the smoke drifting from a cigarette butt

This young girl is far more precocious than he had imagined

Yang Qicheng took a deep drag from his cigarette and said, "If there is anything while living on campus, you can still find me."

Yang Qicheng stood up and walked back without saying a word

Yang Jing quickly got up and said, "Brother Gangzi, Cheng Ge and I are heading back first"

Yang Qicheng remained silent

Upon receiving the payment on the fourth floor, Yang Jing properly paid the rent on behalf of Yang Qicheng. Suddenly, a thought arose in her mind, and she immediately pulled the landlord aside to ask, "Auntie, has anyone rented the place across the street?"

Yang Jing cleared her throat and said, "I can share the rent with you, and it won't cost you a penny."

Yang Jing used to be frequently beaten

He is not the type to sit idle; he may have gone out for drinks with friends. Do not worry, he is an adult now and should be fine.

Yang Jing turned around and met Chen Jun's smile

"Please sit." Li Yun dragged a chair from the nearby desk for Yang Jing

Yang Jing had dinner, finished her homework, and then called Yang Qicheng, but there was still no answer.

A grayish shadow on the cement floor

She suddenly understood what Li Yun's earlier vague and bureaucratic speech meant

No

She moved swiftly, descending two flights of stairs in one breath. Suddenly, she stopped and stood in a daze for a moment before taking another step.

Yang Jing glanced at Chen Jun and suddenly asked, "Do you want to eat McDonald's?"

Eight thousand, just click once

Yang Jing hurriedly followed, "Auntie, Auntie, my mother has lived with you for over ten years, could you possibly give me a discount?"

Yang Jing smiled slightly, but her smile was somewhat cold, "It was given by my brother."

Well

Yang Qicheng arrived at the booth, and the battle was in full swing

Yang Qicheng stopped and turned back; it was one of the several women he had just observed during the battle.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Qicheng stood still for a moment before putting his mobile phone back into his pocket

Yang Jing lowered her head, walking step by step out of the alley, strolling forward along the road ahead towards her destination

The result surprised the jar even more than her, "Old Yang is working the night shift, didn't you know?"

The tone shifted, "... ... However, you need to think carefully about how to handle Yang Jing's situation. It is acceptable to take her in for a day or two. But after all, she is not a cat or a dog; just feeding her enough to keep her alive is not sufficient... ..."

Chen Jiabing smiled, raising his arm to rest on the back of a nearby chair, "I see that you are capable of much more than this."

However, Yang Jing could not find a single opportunity to speak with him. Even if there was a chance, she did not dare to ask directly. As a last resort, she could only call the jar.

Yes

However, Yang Qicheng still pushed her out

Yang Jing wandered on Sanchuan Road until night fell

The jar smiled, "When has he ever been short of money?"

Chen Jiabing raised his wine glass and said, "Come, let's have another one"

Chen Jiabing, at the age of 36, has established a considerable reputation in the western urban area of Dan City. He is known for his shrewdness and cunning, and he has a wide circle of acquaintances. Although he is relatively young, everyone is willing to address him as "Brother Bing."

Upon seeing Yang Qicheng enter, she immediately rose from the table and asked with a smile, "Brother Cheng, have you eaten?"

Chen Jiabing got straight to the point: "Is tonight too unsettled?"

A wisp of blue smoke spiraled up from Yang Qicheng's fingertips, separating the two individuals

If you truly agree to help him, you will certainly not have to worry about wealth in the future. However, what Bing Ge does often skirts the edge of legality, and you are well aware of this. Once you get involved, how do you expect to extricate yourself? Right now, you are like a dog; when something goes wrong, who would bother to argue with a dog? But if you genuinely want to help him, being treated like a dog is uncomfortable, and you will want to stand up and be treated like a person

As Gangzi strolled back, he noticed two people on the steps, motionless like sculptures. He chuckled and said, "What are you two doing? Are you hungry? Shall we go out for a meal?"

"It doesn't matter if life is tough," Chen Jiabing smiled and said, "It depends on whether one has a strong fate."

There is a restaurant still in operation in the alley. Yang Jing touched her pocket; after getting the injection and buying the medicine, she still had some money left. Yang Jing turned her head and saw that Yang Qicheng had already reached the stairway, so she hurried over and stuffed the keys from her pocket into his hand, "Brother Cheng, you go up first, I will buy two dishes."

Li Yun looked at her and asked, "Have your studies and life been going smoothly lately?"

However, Yang Qicheng had his arm over his eyes, breathing evenly, and had already fallen asleep

Where are you from

The woman is wearing a black camisole underneath, layered with a shirt on top, tied at the waist with a knot. Below, she has on hot pants and high heels, her hair is styled in a ponytail, and she has applied a light makeup on her face

Having lived to such an age, she has only now felt a slight warmth

Not moving? Even if he doesn't move, he wouldn't really go so far as to force her out

No

Yang Qicheng glanced at Yang Jing

"It's quite good," Yang Jing looked ahead and said, "My mother used to do the same, often giving me pocket money"

"There has been no incident up to now, Brother Bing can rest assured."

Yang Jing is not very clear about what the so-called night scene is, only knowing that it is not a good thing

Chen Jiabing set down his wine glass and asked, "What are your plans for the future?"

A few days later, it was time for the monthly rent collection

Yang Qicheng stubbed out the cigarette in his hand on the table, his tone indifferent, "If it has to come to this, then it loses much of its meaning"

The jar saw that Yang Qicheng was not seriously injured, nodded, and said, "Alright, keep an eye on him, don't let him cause any trouble. If anything happens, feel free to call me at any time."

Chen Jiabing listened to his thoughts without expressing any opinion, and merely suggested that he have dinner with the jar

The person making the call is the owner of the bar, Chen Jiabing, commonly known as Brother Bing

The shadows of the sycamore trees by the roadside enveloped him in darkness, making his facial expression momentarily indistinguishable

Li Yun could not continue speaking, "Alright, the teacher has said enough. I believe you have an idea in your mind." She pointed to the homework notebook on the table, "Please help me take the weekly journal back."

Yang Qicheng pushed the woman, got up from the bed, and walked to the door. He held a cigarette in his mouth, took out a few banknotes from his pants pocket, and handed them to Yang Jing, saying, "Go out for dinner by yourself tonight, and after eating, take some time to browse the bookstore."

If... Yang Jing probed, "What if I don't move?"

There is no turning back, and the outcome is nearly certain

The footsteps moved towards the end of the corridor

Chen Jiabing chuckled and said, "If you find it reasonable, think it over carefully later. When you have some free time in a couple of days, I will treat you to a meal"

Yang Qicheng went to the duty room to take a nap

Li Yun felt somewhat awkward, "... ... Well, I still need to focus a bit more on my studies, especially in English and Mathematics... ..."

A light bulb flickered overhead, casting a dim yellow light downwards

Yang Jing opened her mouth slightly and said in a low voice: "... I don't have the key"

Yang Qicheng waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, alright, I understand, I understand."

After the event, Gangzi and Yang Qicheng walked back, crossing a road. As the night breeze blew against his back, the sweat turned cold, and goosebumps instantly appeared on his arms

"People of the twilight city." Yang Qicheng replied

It was not yet six o'clock, but Yang Jing was already wide awake.

That would definitely be dangerous, especially if one happens to encounter someone specifically there to cause trouble

Yang Jing stared at him, "Really?"

A remnant of the red sunset hangs above the rooftop, with only half remaining

Yang Jing lowered her head and said, "Smooth sailing."

The jar glanced at Yang Qicheng and said, "To be blunt, I have wanted to tell you this for a long time. To put it unflatteringly, we are currently just a dog raised by Bing Ge, guarding the door and doing this work; it is not a long-term solution."

Yang Qicheng had a cigarette in his mouth and said, "I know"

The landlord looked her up and down, "What?"

Yang Jing squinted her eyes and looked towards the door, "Brother Cheng."

Her eyes were red-rimmed, glistening with moisture, and her slender shoulders made her look as fragile as a piece of paper

Yang Qicheng fell silent for a moment, "You go to the dormitory, I will go greet your class teacher."

Do you know where he might have gone

In the end, Li Yun could no longer hold on.

At eleven o'clock in the evening, Yang Qicheng still had not returned. Yang Jing could no longer hold on and had to go to sleep first

Due to his injury, Yang Qicheng rested at home for a few days, watched over by Gangzi and Yang Jing. Each day, he was unable to do anything, and he became so idle that his legs felt rusty.

Yang Jing's voice trembled slightly, "... Cheng Ge, I won't need it back."

Yang Jing, you are currently at a critical juncture. Sometimes, there are temptations from the outside world that may pique your curiosity. However, there are certain things that should not be explored out of curiosity, as momentary curiosity can lead to unpredictable consequences. I still hope that at every age, one should engage in appropriate activities, resolutely refrain from what should not be done, and firmly avoid places that should not be visited.

There was a moment of silence, only the noisy sounds from the television could be heard

The landlord rolled his eyes and turned to continue walking forward

Li Yun looked at her and said, "Come to my office."

Yang Jing was unwilling to accept such an outcome and continued to try to persuade Yang Qicheng to relent, but to no avail

In the past half month, Yang Qicheng encountered a total of three instances of troublemakers, aside from that, it has been relatively calm

Yang Qicheng's expression was calm and composed

Shouts, the ringing of bicycle bells, women's sharp scolding, the cries of children

In this world, there are always some matters that defy reason.

Inside, there are four stacks of banknotes

The jar laughed and said: "Are you worried about your brother Cheng?"

You flatter me, Bing Ge; I am just a worthless life.

Before Yang Qicheng could speak again, Yang Jing asked, "Cheng Ge, is there something I did wrong that made you dissatisfied?"

The jar was already flushed with red from drinking, and Yang Qicheng had also consumed quite a bit, but a string was taut in his mind, keeping his thoughts clear.

Yang Jing felt a flush on her face, unconsciously releasing her grip and taking a step back, allowing the landlord to pass.

Li Yun saw himself on Sanchuan Road

A few years ago, a family member fell ill and borrowed from a loan shark

Yang Qicheng paused his steps

Chen Jiabing has a great sense of style. The dining location is at his own restaurant. The spacious private room is brightly lit, and besides himself, there are also two close bodyguards standing by his side.

Yang Qicheng let out a sound of acknowledgment and, without saying a word, first lay down on the bed

Yang Jing felt a shiver run through her, and as she looked up, she happened to meet Li Yun's gaze

The clouds were also painted red, as if weeping blood.

What are your thoughts

Food given by others is not tasty; only the food earned by oneself is delicious

Sun Li did not like such gazes, so she struck even harder, cursing her as a beastly monster.

For half a month in a row, Yang Qicheng left late and returned early every day, and on weekends, he was completely absent. As so much time passed, the injury he had sustained previously had not fully healed, and he had acquired new injuries. Every time Yang Jing saw this, her heart would race with fear.

Yang Jing carried two dishes and two boxes of rice upstairs, knocked on the door, and waited for a while, but no one answered; she knocked again, yet still no response. Yang Jing became anxious, fearing that Yang Qicheng had fainted inside, and hurriedly knocked on the door with force, "Cheng Ge! Cheng Ge!"

Chen Jiabing smiled, flicked the ash from his cigarette, and said, "How could there be a shortage of money?"

Yang Jing sat down

He didn't come with me

Since one is alive, one must live on

Yang Jing lowered her gaze, "His injuries have not yet healed."

Yang Jing felt annoyed and nodded repeatedly in a perfunctory manner.

She lay in bed for a while, then got up quietly. After washing up, she prepared breakfast and placed it on the table before leaving for school

Finally, Yang Jing nodded gently and said, "Okay." After a pause, with a hoarse voice, she asked, "What time should I come back?"

The two of them swept away the dishes and rice as if they were caught in a whirlwind. After finishing the meal, Yang Qicheng went to take a shower, while Yang Jing repeatedly reminded him, "You must not get wet, or it will become inflamed."

Are you currently living on Bian Dan Alley

But now, this little warmth is also about to be taken back

Life is so long, the road is so far, and the sky is so cold.

Yang Qicheng did not answer, he put the bag slung over his shoulder on the table, sat down and lit a cigarette, glanced at the backpack, "For you."

On that day, after school, Yang Jing returned home to find the house empty. She set down her backpack and went down to the alley to call Yang Qicheng at the grocery store. After a few rings, no one answered, so she called Gangzi to inquire about Yang Qicheng's whereabouts

Having said that, I plan to return to the duty room to continue my sleep.

Thank you, Teacher Li Yang. Yang Jing, holding her homework book, took a few steps out when she heard Li Yun calling her again

Finally, I followed all the way to Sanchuan Road and watched Yang Qicheng enter the door of a bar.

A few seconds later, footsteps approached the door, and the door opened suddenly. Yang Qicheng's face was dark, and he said, "Where the hell have you been?!"

Teacher Li

For example, she is the daughter of Sun Li.

Yang Jing opened her mouth slightly and glanced into the room again

On Monday morning self-study, Yang Jing was flipping through her English book to memorize vocabulary.

After a long silence, he said, "Let me think again."

Yang Qicheng asked: "What is the matter?"

Yang Jing paused for a moment, then raised the corners of her mouth.

When the dish arrived, it was filled with chicken wings, abalone, sea cucumber, and pig's trotters.

Earn some money, marry a wife, and have a son

The greasy air mixed with humidity rushed towards me

Chen Jiabing shook his head and said, "I have never misjudged a person." He squinted slightly, took a puff of his cigarette, and continued, "I heard from Qifu that Old Wu's people have caused trouble several times, but you have always managed to handle it. Now there are a few young people who are nothing but cowards, but you have some courage."

The jar thought for a moment, "Let's make some money and start from scratch to do something legitimate. With your clever mind, there's no need to worry about not making money."

For example, Sun Li is dead, but she is still alive.

Chen Jun was taken aback.

Yang Qicheng gradually began to feel a sense of fear

Nine o'clock.

Can it be a bit cheaper

Li Yun hesitated to speak, and finally waved his hand, saying, "It's nothing, you can go back to the classroom."

Yang Jing finally came to her senses and looked around; she was on the road to the district government

Chen Jun was taken aback again, "How did you earn it?"

Yang Qicheng nodded.

Chen Jun took three steps and then took two steps to reach her side, "What are you doing here?"

Yang Qicheng understood what Chen Jiabing wanted to say and interrupted him, saying, "It is also thanks to Brother Bing for providing a meal."

In the morning, Yang Jing was still lying in bed when she heard a commotion downstairs. She quickly got up and walked to the staircase to take a look down—her landlord's corpulent figure nearly filled the hallway

Finally, under the repeated pleas of the woman, the man who was being held departed with a wave of his sleeve

At first, Yang Jing would cry out and plead for mercy; later, she gradually realized that begging for mercy had no effect. From then on, no matter how hard or heavy Sun Li hit her, she remained silent, merely staring coldly with a pair of eyes that were strikingly similar to Sun Li's.

Her voice was cold and clear, devoid of any discernible emotion

Uncertain of how long she had slept, she was startled awake by the sound of knocking at the door. Yang Jing jolted, quickly rolling out of bed. She glanced out the window; the sky was just beginning to show a hint of dawn.

Without saying a word, Yang Qicheng went up and forcefully dragged one person away by the arm. Immediately, a woman rushed over and hugged another man's waist, pleading, "Don't hit him!"

Yang Jing turned around

Yang Jing nodded, and after bidding farewell to the jar, she jogged for a while to catch up with Yang Qicheng's pace

On this day, nothing significant occurred until nearly the latter half of the night

Two men were engaged in a scuffle, while several women nearby watched, yet none dared to intervene

Memorizing to the point of drowsiness, the table suddenly received a gentle tap.

Is it very dangerous to work at nightclubs?

She is willing to give everything she has, just to exchange it for a place to call her own

Yang Jing was stunned for a moment, then walked a few steps closer and opened the backpack.

On that day, Yang Jing opened the door to her home and discovered that there was an additional person inside.

Yang Jingqiang suppressed the nausea in his heart and looked up at Yang Qicheng.

Yang Qicheng worked another week of night shifts at the bar, and seeing that he had earned enough money, he planned to stop while still continuing to oversee the daytime shifts as usual

However, she has never been someone who would take the initiative to give others a way out. If Li Yun does not speak, she will not ask either

Liyunjing was silent for a few seconds, "If you encounter anything unpleasant, be sure to tell the teacher as soon as possible."

Not knowing how long I had been walking, I suddenly heard a voice behind me: "Yang Jing!"

There was a moment of silence. Yang Jing lifted her eyes slightly and noticed that Li Yun seemed to have something else to say.

When he felt bored, he began to give various orders to Yang Jing. However, no matter how he tried to create trouble, Yang Jing responded as if nothing was wrong, obediently complying and diligently carrying out the tasks without any mistakes

Sun Li's temper exploded without warning. Whenever something didn't go her way, she would pick up whatever was at hand and hit someone with it.

Suddenly, a clear female voice came from behind, "That..."

Yang Jing lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, remaining silent

Yang Qicheng glanced at her and said, "Owing money requires repayment, what does that mean? You should keep your money for your studies."