Chapter 6

Today, Xiang Xilai is not here for nostalgia; he is here to collect money, eight hundred.

The back street of Tongkui Hutong is now entirely filled with dilapidated buildings, uninhabited and used solely for storing miscellaneous items

Cheng Boyan did not respond, unlocked the car, and before Xiang Xi could react, he had already gotten out of the car

Are you looking for death!" Xiang Xi was anxious and didn't care that if he got out of the car now, he would directly meet the steel pipe with his head, and he pushed the car door open forcefully

"Rest assured, I earn more from scamming every month than you do," said Zhang Hongtu

"Are we going to seek the scriptures?" Cheng Boyan glanced at him and said, "For now, we should head east; let's wait until the car is repaired before seeking the scriptures."

What a father with a tumor in his stomach! What a son who works hard to pay for his father's treatment! What a situation where he is being chased and beaten by creditors! What a sacrifice of not being able to be hospitalized due to a fracture in order to take care of his father!

Can't you see anyone!" Xiang Xi was anxious; it seemed that Cheng Boyan had no intention of driving or helping him, so he had to find a way on his own

"After a slight bump, Cheng Boyan took a band-aid out of his pocket and applied it, smiling, 'Why are you so nervous?'"

"Has it grown a tumor?" Cheng Boyan shot him a sideways glance, "Is it very serious?"

As the sound of the girl humming gradually faded, Cheng Boyan sat down on the chair, let out a sigh, tilted his head back, and stretched his legs a bit

What the hell! "Xiang Xi let out a cry of despair and shouted, 'What the hell is this thing!'"

This house belongs to an old man, whom I used to call Grandpa Luo when I was a child

As Xi approached him, he caught a whiff of alcohol, damn, has he been drinking too much and acting recklessly

"The wallet is quite nice," he said, "You are doing well in your business, handling everything."

The car door was locked. Xiang Xi tried to pry it open a couple of times but failed. Just as he was about to turn around and ask Cheng Boyan to unlock it so he could get out, the man caught up to the side of the car, holding a stick in one hand and yanking the car door forcefully with the other.

In fact, Cheng Boyan is quite afraid of being on duty during the holidays, especially during the New Year period, as there are many people who come in injured late at night, including those who have fallen due to drinking and those who have been involved in fights after drinking, all of which are more frequent than usual

Cheng Boyan supported his elbow with one hand, bending his arm and slowly pulling it outward, then rotating the upper arm outward as well. Next, he pushed the elbow towards the chest, and finally, he twisted the upper arm inward, resulting in a sound from the person's shoulder

Cheng Boyan started the car, and Xiang Xi slammed the car door shut with a bang

"Hmm," he said, pulling down the zipper of his down jacket and taking out an envelope from the inner pocket, "I don't know if this is enough; if it's not, just let me know."

Xiang Xi gritted his teeth and reached out to scratch the car door: "I am getting out!"

What? Xiangxi was taken aback.

"Don't move," he crouched beside the person, grasping his wrist, "Relax, just bear the pain a little."

Just as he was contemplating how to deal with this person, Xiang Xi heard him let out a scream.

After Cheng Boyan took care of it for her, she grabbed the name tag on his white coat and looked at it: "Cheng Fuyan! A good name!"

Cheng Boyan smiled and leaned against the table without saying a word

This person was struggling with a fierce expression on his face. Xiang Xi glanced at his face; while wandering on the road, he generally recognized everyone to avoid except for the police, but he really had no impression of this person.

Xiang Xi took the opportunity to jump out of the car and forcefully slammed the car door against that person

Who the hell are you wasting your time on!" Xiang Xi punched him in the face.

When Cheng Boyan loosened his crooked mouth, Xiang Xi discovered that the right shoulder of the crooked mouth could not be lifted, hanging down completely, as he bent over and shouted while leaning against the railing by the roadside

What about now? Cheng Boyan asked.

"No need, I'm in a hurry," Cheng Boyan glanced at the time on his phone, "You should go do what you need to do, go pretend to be sick and get your father treated."

Cheng Boyan ignored him, brushed off the dust from his pants, and turned to get into the car

Hey, bro!" Xiang Xi kicked the crooked butt of the person and pulled the car door to get in the car as well, "You are amazing! Orthopedic doctors are really different, the way you disassemble is truly professional...

Before it was even 11 PM, he had already dealt with three emergency cases of bone injuries. The third was a young woman in her twenties, quite beautiful, who had actually gotten into a fight with someone at a KTV, swinging a bottle. When she was brought in, she was covered in blood, with fractures in her metacarpals and forearm, yet she seemed unfazed, wanting to wave her arm after just a couple of words.

The scream startled Xiang Xi, and when he turned his head to look, he saw that the person's arm had already been twisted behind his back by Cheng Bo. Just as he was about to cheer, he heard the sound of a steel pipe falling to the ground and hurriedly rushed over to pick it up

Xiang Xi returned to Zhaojiayao, but did not go to Uncle Ping's place. The people at Uncle Ping's home had not yet left, and if he had gone, Uncle Ping would surely have been angry

Before getting out of the car, he glanced at the back seat, and the few sticks placed there caught his eye, instantly igniting a glimmer of hope; at least he could find a weapon

One can only judge that he might have a donkey-like face based on his somewhat crooked mouth; there is indeed someone with such a crooked mouth, but it is unclear whether the mouth was originally crooked or if this expression is simply distorted.

He glanced at his face in the rearview mirror; the wound was not large, a simple adhesive bandage would suffice

However, he had no intention of going. He basically grew up in Zhaojiayao, and this area felt as familiar to him as his own pants. If it weren't for the fact that Dajian's place was the designated accommodation by Uncle Ping, he could find at least ten places to stay in Zhaojiayao.

Now, after all this fuss, it cannot be purchased.

Cheng Boyan's attitude left him somewhat disappointed, but it did not discourage him; this is a normal reaction. Anyone in his position would feel the same way, which is not surprising

Xiang Xi rummaged for a long time in a cabinet in the corner and finally pulled out a tin box

Xiang Xi feels that today is a day of bad luck for him

"Where to insert it?" Zhan Hongtu took out the hand warmer, "In the lighter socket?"

Cheng Boyan's expenses for replacing the car window glass

"Are you a damn doctor?" The person finally regained their composure and stood up, shouting loudly.

Xiang Xi does come often

"Go down." Cheng Boyan looked at him

"Brother, Dr. Cheng," Xiang Xi smiled and said, "Don't be angry, you see... your face is injured..."

I called you several times from behind, but you didn't hear me. With that expression on your face, one might think you had a serious fall...

Cheng Boyan ignored him and drove away

"It's nothing," Cheng Boyan smiled and said, "The precautions are all written on the paper I just gave you, so make sure to pay attention to them when you go back."

There are several rolls of money inside, which he secretly saved. He does not have an ID card, cannot apply for a bank card, and is also uneasy about using someone else's ID to apply for a card. Therefore, he resorted to the most primitive method to hide the money

He exclaimed, "Let me try this!" As he lunged for the back of the chair and pulled one out, he hadn't even realized what it was when the stick unexpectedly broke in his hand due to inertia

However, just thinking about the nonsense this kid had previously fabricated made him feel somewhat disgusted again, especially since he had sympathized for quite a while because of that "bro" and these absurd tales

Cheng Boyan took Zhan Hongtu to pick up the car. Originally, he intended to go to the repair shop he was more familiar with to replace the glass, as it was cheaper. However, given Zhan Hongtu's disposition... he decided to go to the 4S shop to let them take advantage of him.

Zhan Hongtu set down the hand warmer, rubbed his hands together, and extended his right hand in front of him: "Xiang Xi."

Xiang Xi decided to get out of the car. Since Cheng Boyan did not intend to help him, he had to get out immediately; otherwise, that person would catch up and damage the car again, which he could not afford to compensate for

Police officer! A thief has been caught here

"Is there something?" Cheng Boyan interrupted his words

Oh. Cheng Boyan remained quite calm; even if Zhan Hongtu were to tell him that he was actually a woman, he would not be surprised at all

Xiang Xi did not speak, and the smile on his face also disappeared. After a moment of silence, he got out of the car and turned to say to those inside, "I will compensate you for the car window"

I can't believe it! Xi shouted, the car window didn't shatter, but there was a clear crack visible, and she was holding a half piece of steel pipe

"So advanced..." Zhang Hongtu plugged in the hand warmer, fell silent for a moment, and then said, "Dr. Cheng, you are quite a good person."

Upon arriving at the shop, the mechanic examined the car window and stated that it could be replaced immediately, as the glass was available

"Alas," Zhang Hongtu laughed, "such a grudge."

Given your current state of living, it would be a miracle if you didn't have a stomach ailment. Cheng Boyan pointed to the back seat and said, There is a hand warmer there, plug it in and hold it for a while.

The rope was placed by him, tied in a knot, with the knot positioned inside the window. When opening the window, one only needs to pull the rope, and the knot will pull the window open. When closed, it is not noticeable.

However, he originally did not know who he was

"I will leave now," another girl quickly helped her walk outside, and smiled at Cheng Boyan, saying, "I apologize, doctor."

Cheng Boyan sighed: "No more words, is it unnecessary? Just take it yourself."

Cheng Boyan moved swiftly; as Xiang Xi had just used his arm to shield his head and leaned out halfway, Cheng had already circled around to the passenger side. In two strides, he reached out and seized the hand of the person who was about to bring the steel pipe down.

Zhan Hongtu's face, with a band-aid stuck under his eye, flashed past him, and he suddenly felt a bit irritated

Cheng Boyan smiled and said nothing more, indeed, during the New Year, some people are celebrating with their families at home, some have been admitted to the hospital, some are fleeing for their lives on the streets, and some have had their car windows smashed

"It's done." Cheng Boyan took a triangular bandage and quickly secured his elbow to his chest, then turned and got into the car

The person stared at him motionless, as if still not having come to their senses

"Damn, this is so expensive. Are you trying to take advantage of him just because he looks wealthy?" Xiang Xi lowered his head, took out his wallet from his pocket, opened it, and pulled out three more one-hundred-yuan bills. "Or is it that I just look too easy to bully?"

He glanced at the person sitting under the tree with their arms crossed, turned back to grab the first aid supplies from the vehicle, opened it, and took out two triangular bandages before getting out of the car

"It's nothing, I've sent them to the ward," Xiao Jiang sighed, "Ah, during the New Year celebrations."

Cheng Boyan ignored him, he squeezed the hand warmer and turned to look at the cracked car window: "I am not called Zhan Hongtu"

He is on duty tonight and left an hour early. He originally thought that he could buy groceries on the way and still have time to buy a mobile phone for his mother. He promised to get his mother a mobile phone, and it has been almost half a month since the beginning of the year, but he still hasn't bought it.

"No need, you can have it! Do you think my legs are beautiful? I'll give them to you!" The young woman said loudly, leaning closer to Cheng Boyan to take a look, "Hey, the young man is quite handsome, leave a phone number, and let's go out for drinks another day."

Then he turned to his female companion and asked, "Hey, did you get his phone number?"

For example, the Tongkui Alley, which is separated from Dawa Li by three streets

It is said to be a hutong, but in fact, the appearance of the hutong has long been unrecognizable. It resembles a large pit, filled with various old houses, even the illegal constructions are old. There are also people who have built chicken coops by the roadside, making it nearly impossible to find the road.

He took two steps forward with his head down when someone quickly approached from behind and directly turned to block his way.

Cheng Boyan wanted to tell him to quickly work hard and save some money to enroll in a performance class, as he would surely be able to achieve great success in the entertainment industry in the future

They are all worthless items, movie ticket stubs, a found ring, a slingshot whose giver he cannot remember, and quite a few books, although Xiangxi has never read any of them

Until he arrived at the hospital, Cheng Boyan's complexion was not very good. When he encountered Nurse Xiao Jiang, the young girl stared at him for a long time before cautiously asking, "Doctor Cheng, is your face... is it from a bump or did someone cause trouble?"

Xiang Xi walked around and approached the door of one of the rooms. He reached out and tugged on a thin string wedged under the window, pulling it, and the window opened. He then reached in to unlock the door.

The person behind has already caught up, and the half stick in his hand is clearly visible, while Cheng Boyan remains calmly seated in the driver's seat, watching him

The crooked-mouthed fellow was quite large, cursing in a filthy manner, struggling fiercely. Just as Cheng Boyan was about to push him away, he turned sideways and swung a punch backward: "I'll take you down."

Ah, you have no idea, Xiao Jiang frowned, just now an emergency case came in with a gastric perforation, the family was extremely anxious and almost got into a fight

What? Xi heard his own voice falter.

He nearly bumped into it, frowning as he raised his eyes, and saw that it was Zhan Hongtu who was blocking his way

"To strengthen the body and replenish the deficiency, to eliminate cold and heat evil energies, to replenish and enhance vitality..." Cheng Boyan continued to respond in a calm and unhurried manner

"Did you dislocate his shoulder?" This was the first time Xiang Xi had seen someone so cleanly and swiftly dislocate another person's shoulder after countless fights and witnessing others being beaten since childhood, and he felt a surge of excitement.

Eight hundred said Cheng Boyan

In the few seconds of hesitation, that person actually raised the stick in his hand and smashed it against the car window

He actually believed what that kid said before

But when his gaze fell upon Xiang Xi's wallet... he saw a scratch on the back of the wallet made by a ballpoint pen... he immediately thought of taking out his phone to dial 110

When Cheng Boyan walked out of the hospital door, he felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded, and it took him a few seconds standing by the roadside to remember that he should first go to get his car

The two girls who accompanied her to the hospital quickly went up to comfort her for a while, and only then did she finally calm down

Xiang Xi felt a surge of horror; he had originally intended to get out of the car to take a beating, albeit reluctantly. However, upon seeing the person's fearless demeanor, he suddenly no longer wanted to get out of the car.

"... you broke the car window," Xiang Xi did not care about his attitude, pointing to the car window, "You just said eight hundred, is that the price for replacing the glass?"

"Iron Stick Yam," Cheng Boyan sat beside, his hand steadily resting on the steering wheel, his eyes fixed on the rearview mirror

Each of these items has its own story, much like the adhesive bandage on his face. Xiang Xi is persistently collecting them, as if without these items, he would forget many things, or rather... he would forget who he truly is

He has some items in Tibet here

Cheng Boyan originally only intended to make a show of it; not to mention these three hundred, he had no intention of taking even those eight hundred. He did not want to have any further interactions with this person

There is a box of milk in the car, and he took a carton to drink: "If you want to drink, take it yourself"

"One thousand one." The worker took the price list and said.

The first time he came here, it was brought by Old Man Luo, who tried to touch him after pulling down his pants, which scared Xiang Xi away. The second time, Xiang Xi called the old man over and made him swallow a mouthful of excrement and urine.

"Alright, big spender," Cheng Boyan pulled the envelope from his hand, took out his phone to check the time, "Come with me to get the car repaired, just in case it's not enough."

After that, Old Man Luo no longer sought him out, and whenever he saw him, he would walk around him, never entering this room again

I am saying my name is Xiang Xi

"I won't drink," Zhang Hongtu shook his head, "I have a stomachache"

How heartfelt and pitiful it is! The acting is simply superb, capable of producing an elixir of immortality!

After counting out eight bills, he rolled the money back up and stuffed it away again

Xiang Xi? This name sounds a bit better than Zhan Hongtu, and it quite fits the appearance of this fellow when he is not speaking.

Watching him swiftly disappear around the corner, Cheng Boyan furrowed his brows and sighed, dabbing at the corner of his eye with a tissue, which had torn slightly, causing a bit of bleeding

Cheng Boyan was caught off guard and was struck in the corner of his eye by a punch, causing him to frown slightly

Hmm," Cheng Boyan responded.

"Get in," Cheng Boyan pressed the horn, "Are you still waiting for me to take you back?"

"Don't move," Cheng Boyan said somewhat speechlessly, "You don't want this hand anymore, do you?"

Can you not make such a fuss every time?" Cheng Boyan looked at him

"Proceed." Zhang Hongtu replied succinctly

But he does not intend to believe

Cheng Boyan remained silent, while Zhang Hongtu's somewhat provocative yet stubborn gaze appeared quite interesting

Is that so? Cheng Boyan chuckled, "It depends on whom you are referring to; here, it is simply a misunderstanding"

When he was about to lift his leg to kick again, the crooked mouth let out a scream, one that was much more tragic than the previous one, making Xiang Xi want to cry along with him.

Zhan Hongtu was not angry; he merely clicked his tongue and said, "Whatever, but since you are a good person in the eyes of others, I will tell you a secret"