Chapter 9, there are still more good people in the world

Then forget it. Jin Ke waved his hand to the driver

Twenty. Jin Ke began to bargain with the taxi driver

"Um... how much does it cost to go to the Azure Home?" Jin Ke hesitated for a moment and asked the taxi driver. He currently had no other place to go; he certainly couldn't spend the night on the streets with Xue Er. It would be better to first scout out what the Azure Home villa community is like, whether the surroundings are safe, and then decide on the next plan.

Thank you! Thank you! Jin Ke quickly expressed his gratitude to his uncle and the young woman. He walked over and, with some difficulty, unfastened the large backpack from his back and placed it on the ground. Then, he sat down with Xue'er in the seat that the young woman had vacated.

An elderly woman passing by looked at Jin Ke with confusion, as a seventeen-year-old boy held a baby, glancing around with a furtive expression, which indeed raised suspicion

Not long after arriving at the bus station, a bus heading to the train station stopped at the platform. Jin Ke turned around to look around once more, then boarded the bus with Xue'er after swiping his card.

The man is a large figure, bald, and wears a pair of sunglasses at night

Is there an additional fuel charge for the taxi? Which bridge did you cross? Was it an overpass? Are you taking advantage of me because I am from out of town?" Jin Ke was somewhat angry

With so many people sitting still, is there no one willing to give up a seat for someone holding a child? What kind of quality is this? A man in his fifties glanced at Jin Ke, who was squatting down, and then shouted a few times into the carriage.

"What is going on with you? What are you arguing about?" A man who was about to enter the community with a friend walked over upon seeing the dispute occurring here

Thank you. Jin Ke did not expect to encounter so many good people along the way, and he felt very grateful for the righteous assistance of the bald man.

"Come sit here!" A young woman stood up and called out to Jin Ke.

"Are you joking! Twenty? Absolutely impossible," the driver shook his head.

Although Huanghe City is quite large, Blue Home is not as far as the driver mentioned. The taxi only took about ten minutes to arrive at the entrance of the Blue Home community

After getting out of the car, Jin Ke handed a twenty yuan banknote to the taxi driver

"You are ruthless! I will remember you!" The driver had no choice but to fumble in his pocket and hand over five yuan in change to the bald man, who then released the driver's arm. The driver, as if granted a reprieve, quickly stepped on the gas and disappeared from sight

"Where did you catch the bus?" asked the bald man, stroking his bald head as he inquired of Jin Ke

The police station is right across the community, and just across the street is the district public security bureau, with the district government also located there. What do you think about the public order here?" The bald man chuckled a few times

Mind your own business! The driver waved the wrench in his hand

"Where to?" A taxi stopped beside Jin Ke, and the driver leaned out to ask him. The taxi business is not very good at night, so the driver must take the initiative.

What is the security situation like in this neighborhood? Jin Ke took the opportunity to inquire with the bald man.

"Riding without paying, do you want to dine and dash?" The driver grabbed a wrench from inside the car with one hand, his face twisted in a fierce expression, as if he were ready to strike at any moment

"What money are you looking for?" The driver glared at the bald man with a facade of bravado.

The sky has already darkened

The streetlights were very bright, and Xue'er curiously looked around. Jin Ke tugged at Xue'er's hat, using the brim to shield her eyes, so that her eyes would not be hurt by the intense light of the streetlights

"Polite, I cannot stand seeing outsiders being bullied." The bald man glanced at Xue'er in Jin Ke's arms but did not ask any further questions

Hekou Railway Station

Could it be that they are human traffickers

Holding Xue'er, Jin Ke walked under the newly lit streetlights, glancing around as he walked, worried about being followed

Standing outside the train station square, holding Xue'er, Jin Ke gazed at the cold streetlights, feeling a moment of confusion.

Hahaha... I am the least afraid of being remembered by others! The bald man laughed heartily as he turned around and handed five yuan to Jin Ke

This is still Jin Ke's first visit to Huanghe City, where he is alone and unfamiliar with the surroundings

"What! You expect to be taken to Blue Garden for twenty yuan in the middle of the night? Are you dreaming?" The driver glanced warily at the bald man.

Jin Ke was worried that Xue'er in his arms would be hurt, and did not dare to confront the driver aggressively

"Don't rush to leave! Find the money!" The bald man, however, reached out and grabbed the driver's arm. The bald man's arm was very strong and muscular, and after seizing the driver's arm, the driver was completely unable to break free.

All the seats on the bus were occupied, and Jin Ke had no place to sit. His physical strength was very poor, and with a large backpack on his back, he had also carried Xue'er for over 100 meters to the bus stop and the library. At this moment, he was already feeling somewhat exhausted, and he had no choice but to squat down in place to relieve the burden on his body

It only costs fifteen yuan from Hekou Train Station to here, and you charged him twenty. Shouldn't you give him five back? If you don't want to give change, we can go over to the police station and have a chat there. The bald man stared at the driver insistently

After getting off the train, it was already past 11 o'clock at night, and the majority of the buses had already finished their service

"Alright, alright! Let it be considered a good deed!" The driver reluctantly agreed.

Before taking the taxi, I agreed on a fare of twenty yuan to take me to Blue Garden. Upon getting out of the car, he said he needed to charge an additional ten yuan for gas and five yuan for the toll. If I didn't pay, he would act aggressively. Jin Ke explained this to the bald man.

What nonsense! The driver glanced at the police station over there, sensing that something was amiss, released his grip on Jin Ke's backpack, and prepared to return to the car to leave

"It's quite a distance, you'll have to go around most of the city! How about this, I'll take you there for forty yuan without using the meter." The taxi driver proposed to Jin Ke, as his taxi was using a fake license plate and the meter was also counterfeit.

Still short by fifteen. After the driver accepted the twenty yuan, he grabbed Jin Ke's backpack.

Did you see that? Over there, the police station, several officers are on night duty. Want to show off? Shall we go over there and have some fun? By the way, why does your taxi look like it has a fake license plate? Which company are you from? I'll make a call to check. The bald man took off his sunglasses and scrutinized the driver and his car.

Oh, thank you

Where are you going

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"From Hekou Train Station to here, you charge him thirty-five? The meter would only be fifteen, right?" The bald man looked at the driver.

There are still many good people in this world

After Snow's eyes were covered, she shook her head a little, trying to shake off the shade of the brim, but it was clearly in vain. After a while, she probably felt that it was dark, so she closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep in Jin Ke's arms

After transferring from the bus to the train and enduring more than three hours of travel, Jin Ke finally arrived in Huanghe City

"You're welcome." The bald man turned and walked into the community.

Did we not agree on twenty yuan?" Jin Ke frowned

The train station is quite far from here. If I hail a taxi, it will cost at least 30 to 40 yuan, which is enough to buy a small half can of milk powder for Xue'er. Taking the bus only costs 2 yuan, so it is better to save money where possible

Twenty yuan is the fare, plus ten yuan for gasoline and five yuan for the toll. The driver's expression was one of entitlement