Chapter 2

In the room, Huo Zihong was coughing severely, and Mu Dai poured her half a cup of cough syrup: "If you are not feeling well, you shouldn't be wandering around. Instead of resting properly, you have the energy to deal with petty matters."

After 13,000, a chill rises from my back. After a while, I lift my head to look at the ceiling. The second floor of the bar is inhabited, directly above is Huozi Hong's room, and Mu Dai should be in there now

Is the landlord's wife ill?

The matter originally began with that businessman from Zhejiang

Well

Do not jump to conclusions; these days, 13,000 is quite good.

Thirteen thousand cast a guilty glance at the two bottles of wine on the shelf.

About two years ago, a businessman from Zhejiang, along with a few friends, drove along the Sichuan-Tibet route. While resting at Zheduo Mountain near Kangding, he, over fifty years old and with a weight that had increased significantly, found himself out of breath after just a few steps in the high-altitude area. As he sat down to rest, he inadvertently glanced back at the road, and in his line of sight appeared a stunning figure of 13,000.

Thirteen thousand thought to himself: This venomous woman is simply delusional

Once again, the boss was deeply shaken

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Mukai has this temperament; usually, she would ask, "Why are you going? What do you want with that person? Is there any instruction?" However, when she is feeling down, she only responds with one word: "Hmm."

Mukai smiled, a smile that made him feel uncomfortable all over, as he understood the meaning behind it, urging him to behave himself

Everyone is capable of change; one cannot condemn them outright. Mushi, this is your flaw; you are too stubborn.

Huo Zihong took a sip, patted his chest, and calmed his breath: "Mudi, don't always target 13,000."

Huo Zihong walked to the door, lost in thought as she watched Mu Dai's figure disappear down the stairs. Uncle Zhang came up with a broom and dustpan for his routine cleaning. When he reached Huo Zihong's door, she said, "Sometimes, I really worry about this child Mu Dai; she is not close to anyone."

Thirteen thousand is very touching, please ask him to sign the flag, and also tell him: "I will take photos with the flag that has your signature all over the world"

Mushidai bypassed 13,000 and walked upstairs. The wooden staircase creaked and groaned, and 13,000 heard her voice coming from afar: "That's not wrong either. He owes you 13,000 yuan, and working for a year to pay off the debt is fair. Don't say I bullied him; even if I did bully a slave, it wouldn't be against the law."

He was engaged in a lively discussion with a few acquaintances he met on the road: "Nowadays, many big bosses enjoy driving themselves along the Sichuan-Tibet route and climbing mountains, which makes them appear quite prestigious. I have concluded that these people can be summed up in seven words: rich, foolish, and old. They are not short of money and are reminiscing about their youth; at this time, you must find the right selling point, selling ideals and sentiments to evoke resonance. I tell you, there was a time when I was stationed along the Sichuan-Tibet line, and whenever I saw a self-driving car with an inland license plate, I would approach them. Those people were very polite, offering me plenty of food and drinks, like Pulse and Red Bull. In the end, I made a small profit of about eight hundred just from selling drinks. There were also some foolish ones; the one that left the deepest impression on me actually gave me a full thirteen thousand yuan!" I tell you, there was a time when I was stationed along the Sichuan-Tibet line, and whenever I saw a self-driving car with an inland license plate, I would approach them. Those people were very polite, offering me plenty of food and drinks, like Pulse and Red Bull. In the end, I made a small profit of about eight hundred just from selling drinks. There were also some foolish ones; the one that left the deepest impression on me actually gave me a full thirteen thousand yuan!

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At the same time that he expressed his joy with a bright smile, he realized that his happiness was too evident, and his voice immediately became subdued, his expression shifting to one of disappointment: "No way, I won't be able to see you for several more days."

The boss was extremely surprised; in a place where he was out of breath after just two steps, riding a bicycle with a load of 13,000 on an uphill slope—what kind of spirit is this

The original poster has spoken well, and should be slapped again.

Muzhi scoffed: "I dare to bet my head that he must be up to something, either with the accounts or with the goods"

Uncle Zhang was panting and did not look up: "It's normal. When Mudi was adopted, she was already three or four years old. In that kind of place, she must have suffered. What I remember most is when she was allergic to peaches. When she first came to you, you handed her a peach, and she quickly took it and bit into it eagerly.

The youth of the Zhejiang entrepreneur was spent in an era of spiritual and cultural poverty. By the time he had the means to realize some of his whimsical ideals, he found himself lacking the strength to do so. It is easy to blindly see one's own reflection in the younger generation. Thus, he immediately had the thought of providing financial support of 13,000. Although he did not have much cash on hand, he borrowed some funds from a friend who was traveling with him, totaling 13,000 yuan

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But the forest sneered slightly, with the flesh on its face wrinkling: "You eat my food and live in my place, you are nothing but a slave to our family"

Thirteen Thousand said that his dream is to cycle around the world. Currently, he has already completed cycling through more than twenty provinces in China. He also showed a flag to his boss, which was covered with signatures, many of which were from international friends who traveled to China, all in foreign languages. Thirteen Thousand proudly pointed to a signature that looked like a scribble and told him that it was signed by the Belgian ambassador to China

If it weren't for the absence of ATMs on Zheduo Mountain, the boss would probably impulsively withdraw another twenty thousand or so for him

It is said that at that time, there were 13 individuals wearing cycling helmets, dressed in tight-fitting athletic gear, pedaling a bicycle, with a heavy backpack weighing dozens of pounds attached to the back, their expressions serious and their gazes resolute

A few weeks ago, he posted something titled "Let Me Tell You About My Exceptional Boss Lady." In this post, his boss lady, codenamed Forest, stands just over 1.5 meters tall and weighs about 150 pounds. Her various harsh behaviors towards employees would make even the most miserly of individuals feel inferior.

At that time

Things were meant to end this way, yet who would have thought that more than a year later, at the Gathering and Parting Bar, the two would meet again as if by fate

Returning to the bar, most of the guests had already left. Uncle Zhang, hunched over, was sweeping the floor by the tables. Wan San finished registering the recent inventory of drinks on the computer, glanced around to see that there was no one else, and quickly opened the Tianya website.

Mushi stared at Huo Zihong and said: "Aunt Hong, kindness should vary from person to person. Someone who should be sent to prison for 13,000 should not have you spending money on him."

The boss from Zhejiang, sitting at the table in the back, initially listened to the gossip, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was off. By the time he heard the last sentence, he was so enraged that he slammed his hands on the table and lunged over. Despite being in his fifties, he displayed the agility of a young man.

The person who arrived was Huo Zihong, with a perpetual look of fatigue on her face. Deep lines of expression marked the area beneath her nose. Although she appeared aged, her brows and eyes revealed that she was indeed quite attractive in her youth

What he actually wants to say is: Go away, don't come back.

Muzhi rested his chin against the top of the chair's back: "Not only is love overflowing, but it also invites wolves into the house"

Reading through the many replies and suggestions from enthusiastic individuals, his mood of 13,000 gradually revived. He hummed a little tune while tidying up the bar counter, then paused and went to refresh the replies. When he saw one of the messages, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

The familiar sound of footsteps came from the stairs, sending a shiver down my spine as I quickly closed the webpage with lightning speed

The boss advised him to eat more, and upon inquiry, he learned that the remaining few steamed buns had to be divided into two meals

While speaking, he took out a hard bun, broke off a small piece, added two sticks of pickled vegetables, chewed it, and then carefully wrapped the bun in a plastic bag and put it back in his bag

Really

It wouldn't be her who is replying, would it

The host's imagination is quite rich; it is truly a pity that they do not write novels. Have you woken up? The cup is probably not washed yet

The original poster should leave, as from the previous descriptions, it is evident that the original poster possesses strong abilities and can find work anywhere.

Mushidai approached with a stern expression. Initially, I intended to ignore him, but after some thought, I decided to stop by the bar and said, "I will be going to Chongqing tomorrow"

Mushidai dragged a chair, sat on it backward, and corrected Huo Zihong: "I wasn't targeting him; he was originally a fraud. You should have let that boss from Zhejiang take him to the police station back then."

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He then elaborated on his future plans, which include riding into Tibet, paying homage to Mount Everest, and then exiting Tibet to ride to Nepal, Pakistan, and India. If possible, he also intends to ride to the European continent

Thirteen thousand climbed up the stairs, cursing inwardly: You are the slave, your whole family are slaves

In the end, I suddenly feel a bit melancholic: "If it weren't for that incident eight years ago, Mudi might be doing much better now"

As he returned to his room, he passed by the doorway of Mu Dai's bedroom, and through the half-open door, he saw an open suitcase on the floor. One half was filled with colorful items: a cat-head toiletry bag, a T-shirt with an elephant head design, short boots with tassels, and a bracelet made of bells and shells. The other half, however, contained all clothing and accessories that were entirely black

Huo Zihong softly replied, "Isn't that so? In the first half of the year, every time we had a meal, she didn't dare to take any meat. Whenever I mentioned which dish was delicious, she would avoid eating it. Such a little child, carrying so many thoughts in her heart.

The ID name is "Repaying Debts is a Matter of Course". Upon clicking in, I noticed that the registration time was not long before the posting time.

Her health is poor, and she falls ill every now and then. These past two days, she has caught a cold and cannot stop coughing. She pokes her head out from the top of the stairs, and even though she seems a bit displeased, her voice is still gentle: "Mukai, come to my room for a moment. And also, do not always bully... 13,000."

He quickly called out to 13,000: "Young man, come down and take a break."

It is not a total loss, costing 13,000 yuan. If he works in a bar for a year, it would still be quite worthwhile.

Mushidai fell silent. After a while, her emotions suddenly calmed down: "Whatever, as long as you like it. I am actually just an adopted child, and I shouldn't speak so harshly to you. I will change next time."

After a brief silence, Mudi said, "Then I will return to my room first, as I still need to pack my luggage"

She actually wanted to call him by his name, but for a moment, she couldn't remember: "It's all your fault for giving him such a nickname that now I can't even recall what his name is."

Huo Zihong was taken aback for a moment, and let out a long sigh in her heart. She handed a note to Mu Dai: "Mu Dai, please go to this place for me. If convenient, set off tomorrow."

At that time, Wan San had changed his attire, tying a floral headscarf, wearing a white shirt, and donning torn jeans, which was a far cry from the image of a weary traveler he had back in the day, resembling an eggplant under the sun. The boss initially did not recognize him; it was Wan San who inadvertently revealed his identity.

Thirteen thousand has been updated. "As it is" recorded the events of today, which essentially recounts that while he was washing glasses at the bar, he accidentally broke one. The bar owner's wife immediately kicked him, and he, filled with righteous indignation, shouted: "Do workers not have any dignity?"

Uncle Zhang straightened up, clenched his right fist, and patted his waist, saying: "In fact, our young proprietress is already doing quite well now. Really, if you look at those reports in the news, the young proprietess like her can be considered to have recovered very well."