Chapter 9

Jiang Sheng ignored him and prepared to continue walking. Just as he took a step, Wang Xu suddenly wrapped his arms around him from behind and pulled him back.

"Da Fei, Da Fei," Wang Xu said while holding his phone and lowering his voice, as if the group of monkeys was guarding right next door. "We let the monkeys block us... they ran away. No, we can't get out now... how can we leave when we're covered in blood! Who else is there? Me, and Jiang Sheng."

Gu Miao's figure emerged from around the corner ahead, waving at him.

Your grandfather's three-colored cat

As Gu Fei propped himself up with his legs, Gu Miao jumped down from the skateboard, flicking the tip of his foot on the board, and caught the skateboard that had flipped and bounced back up.

"It was not purchased," Gu Fei said

"It depends on how you want to go out," Gu Fei said, looking at Jiang Cheng, "There are two solutions."

Jiang Sheng did not make eye contact with him. Although Wang Xu is not particularly capable, he is not a coward either. The fact that he is so frightened now suggests that these people are indeed not to be trifled with

It is quite refreshing that there is no teacher during the self-study class

"Find some weapons," Wang Xu said, "The monkeys are also familiar with this area. What if they arrive before Da Fei does?"

Where is that idiot Jiang Sheng? Wang Xu looked into the alley

Jiang Sheng glanced at the teacher on the stage and replied to Pan Zhi.

Jiang Sheng was so surprised that he didn't have time to raise his hand to shield his face before he heard the sound of the shutter

Jiang Sheng only realized after settling the bill, see you tomorrow

Jiang Sheng was simply at a loss for words

Jiang Sheng followed him. In fact, he had just come from here. After following Gu Miao and making another turn, he saw the small street he had been on earlier

Hmm," Jiang Sheng looked at him, "What, do you want to fight?"

Although he still got beaten up, the monkey landed two punches on his stomach, and he still feels a bit nauseous. However, if it weren't for Gu Fei, he wouldn't have this option for resolution. It is likely that in the future, he will encounter the monkey patrolling the streets whenever he goes out, making life unbearable.

Jiang Sheng hesitated whether to go past or to the other side and pretend not to see Gu Fei, after all, they had nothing to say to each other

"You lead the way," Gu Fei said as he gently patted her on the head

"Damn," Wang Xu frowned and said, "Can we get out of here?"

"Then you two would have been smashed long ago," Gu Fei said, "I was eating noodles on the pedestrian street, and it really took me half an hour to come over after finishing."

"Get out." Jiang Cheng said that he did not wish to have an audience for such a purely beating affair

"Let him come back, and we'll consider it settled," Gu Fei said. "If you are unwilling, I can take you out now, and how they will block you in the future will depend on your luck."

"Hey! Don't go out!" Wang Xu shouted, "Do you think I'm afraid of trouble? Those monkeys are truly not to be trifled with! Last semester, someone from the seventh middle school was beaten and ended up in the hospital for several months!"

The sound of metal striking the wall tiles is quite crisp

The snow stopped at noon, and the afternoon was filled with beautiful sunshine. Although the sun has now set, half of the sky still carries a faint, sprawling golden glow resembling veins.

Jiang Sheng originally wanted to ask you if you always drink alcohol during meals, but Xiao Ming's 103-year-old grandfather stopped him

"Woven?" Jiang Cheng touched his hat, and indeed, it was not apparent; the craftsmanship was quite good. "Who knitted it for you? Your mother?"

I have never used it either," Jiang Cheng said, "The blade hasn't even been opened, it's specifically for frightening people.

Did he fight back? Wang Xu was startled at once

This establishment does not have the spicy crayfish, so he went to the one half a street away to buy two jin of it.

You know nothing

Jiang Sheng slept on the table for an entire afternoon. The benefit of Gu Fei's absence was that Zhou Jing would not keep turning back to speak, making it quite peaceful

Jiang Sheng looked over at the sound and saw a black knuckle duster

Gu Fei smiled

Jiang Sheng sighed; Pan Zhi truly did not understand. He often slept during class, but he did not always fall asleep. When his eyes were closed, he would listen to the lecture, and he would not sleep or skip class during exam review periods.

"At the entrance of the alley," Gu Fei turned back to take a glance, "I estimate they will be coming in any moment now"

Gu Fei said little and rode over by himself

It was sent by my mother, and it should all be those messy things from his place

He quickened his pace and walked towards the bridge. If he had arrived half an hour earlier, it would have likely been even more beautiful here

"It was said by Da Fei," Wang Xu added.

"Be more civilized," Gu Fei said with a calm expression

Wang Xu quickly looked at Jiang Cheng

Gu Fei leaned on the handlebars and stared at him for a while: "Wang Xu, come out with me."

Gu Miao chose the barbecue stall that was closest to the edge, and by the time Jiang Cheng strolled over, she had already selected a pile of food

"Just remember this yourself," Jiang Sheng said, "We top students are very busy with our studies and have no time to waste with you."

Gu Fei remained silent, forcefully sweeping down along his wrist, taking something from his hand and throwing it towards the corner of the wall.

When he went downstairs, his phone rang. He estimated it was Pan Zhi, but when he took it out, he saw it was an unfamiliar number

Tsk.

I am hungry," Jiang Cheng said

Hmm," Gu Fei replied.

She walked up to Jiang Sheng holding a skateboard, smiled at him, and then ran back to Gu Fei, standing by his leg.

The political teacher has an even lower presence than Lao Xu, being the most transparent among all the teachers I met today

At the end of the last class, Pan Zhi sent a message.

"... it's over," Wang Xu sighed, glancing back into the alley. "I consider myself enlightened; there are actually this type of academic overachiever. I cannot provoke them."

It is not surprising to recognize Gu Fei; what is surprising is that Gu Fei, who skipped class for an entire afternoon, is here, holding what is clearly a professional-grade camera and camera bag

I just want to ask, "Wang Xu said, 'Is your stomach hurting? Does it hurt?'"

Today is certainly not over, as there are still three classes in the afternoon, and surprisingly, there are two periods of Political Science. The moment Jiang Sheng saw the class schedule, he felt a wave of drowsiness.

It is fine to settle the score, but let me make it clear first, "Jiang Sheng said, 'If you push me a little more, I will retaliate.'"

"Da Fei is different," Wang Xu said, "He has grown up in this area since childhood, and... just listen to me, you have helped me once, I cannot let you go out to take the fall."

"What the hell!" Wang Xu was immediately startled when he saw the knife, turned his head and glared at him, "Are you really a top student? Which top student carries a knife around for no reason!"

"Yes, I'm lost! When I first came in, I went around in circles, and now I don't know where I've ended up. Is this area of alleys built like a damn maze?" Jiang Cheng said very displeased.

Gu Fei actually did not arrive late, it was probably just ten minutes, and he appeared riding a bicycle. What Jiang Cheng found difficult to understand was that he had actually brought Gu Miao along as well

Are you really okay?" Gu Fei glanced at him

Er Miao, wait for me at the entrance of the alley," Gu Fei said.

Just as he was about to greet someone and was searching for a topic to discuss, Gu Fei saw him and, after a brief pause, raised the camera in his hand towards him

No problem. Jiang Cheng patted his stomach.

Before coming, I prepared a bank card for him, and now I have thoughtfully sent all his belongings, but I have not contacted him again

In fact, he used to mess around at school and was not very willing to provoke outsiders, as it would cause trouble

What are you doing? The monkey looked at him

"Let's go, and have some more to eat," Jiang Cheng said, looking at Gu Miao. "What do you want to eat?"

Even if you have to go around a few times, it shouldn't take this long to come out... His phone rang in his pocket, and when he took it out, he saw that it was actually a call from Jiang Cheng.

I... I am lost," Jiang Cheng said

Hmm? Jiang Sheng looked at her

Jiang Cheng sighed, lit another cigarette, and squatted in a sheltered corner of the wall. He picked up a small branch and aimlessly scratched it on the snowy ground.

"You should go out as well," Jiang Cheng said

When Gu Fei brushed past him, he suddenly grabbed his right wrist, pulling his hand out of his pocket

Moreover, he killed his own father? Jiang Cheng suddenly recalled Li Baoguo's words and inexplicably found it amusing. In this old district of a small city, a few streets hold a legend, which is indeed quite interesting

Gu Miao smiled and pointed at Gu Fei

In that moment, Jiang Sheng felt a sense of calm within his heart, as the various frustrations brought about by this chaotic day dissipated.

"I said I would return what I owe," Jiang Cheng replied somewhat impatiently. "I knocked his head against the wall once. Do you want to give it a try?"

At this moment, it was unlikely to pretend not to see him. Jiang Cheng sighed and walked towards him.

Jiang Sheng sighed, pressed on his stomach, feeling a bit nauseous, unsure whether it was due to hunger or the two punches from the monkey.

As Wang Xu mentioned, there are indeed more people brought by the monkeys this time; at a glance, there must be seven or eight individuals, exuding a strong aura of small-town ruffians

Jiang Sheng was momentarily taken aback before realizing that the other party was not a courier, but a logistics service, which meant he had to go pick it up himself. After asking for the address, he inquired about the origin of the items before hanging up the phone

You laugh like a chicken, 8! Wang Xu made him laugh so hard.

"... Wang Xu just said that you are eating noodles, and you can come over only after you finish eating," Jiang Cheng said

To reach the square, one must cross a small dry bridge. As Jiang Cheng quickly approached the edge of the bridge, he glanced over in that direction, and his steps momentarily faltered.

"Did you encounter a monkey?" Wang Xu immediately asked

Is he going to be alright? Wang Xu stood under a bare tree at the entrance of the alley, hunching his neck as he watched Gu Miao skillfully maneuvering on a skateboard, circling around a snow pile beneath the nearby tree

"Is everything alright?" Wang Xu asked as soon as he saw him come out, staring at his face

No," Gu Fei replied

Gu Miao naturally would not answer him, but merely glanced at Gu Fei

"Who just made a move?" Gu Fei asked.

It is Gu Fei

"Why buy her a green hat?" he asked Gu Fei, a question that had been troubling him ever since he saw Gu Miao in the store that day

Gu Miao fell off his skateboard and swiftly darted into the alley

A family of neurotics

"She likes green," Gu Fei said

He turned around to look for Wang Xu, certain that she must have said something, perhaps boasting about this matter in an impressive manner.

When Jiang Sheng smelled the aroma of barbecue, the discomfort in his stomach gradually faded, leaving only a strong sense of hunger. He approached and pointed at the meat: "Give me ten skewers of the same, and two jin of small prawns."

Ah, ah, ah, Jiang Sheng startled him, "Let go! What is wrong with you!"

I walked over," Jiang Cheng said

This is quite good; it is filling. Every time he dines with Pan Zhi, it is often due to excessive conversation that he does not eat enough and needs to order extra.

Jiang Sheng suddenly turned his head to look at Gu Fei: "What the hell?"

"What's wrong?" Wang Xu hesitated for a moment, then suddenly let go of his hand. "There's nothing wrong with me... I didn't mean anything else! Don't misunderstand! Don't misunderstand!"

Gu Miao immediately kicked off the skateboard and dashed out, clearly heading towards the barbecue stall from before

Click.

If I had known it was this close, I wouldn't have called Gu Fei to get rid of this person

Wang Xu glanced over at Jiang Cheng while speaking.

Gu Miao shook his head

Damn it

You are quiet anyway, so you must be sleeping; it seems that the noise has disturbed your sleep

What? Gu Fei was very surprised, "Lost?"

When lecturing at the podium, it is even necessary to continuously raise one's voice in order to be heard above the incessant buzzing noise in the classroom

Gu Fei turned the car around by lifting the front, and Wang Xu followed suit

Gu Miao remained silent, and the two of them had nothing to say to each other, so, just like the last time they had barbecue, they finished their meal in silence

Just the thought of Gu Fei on the other end of the phone made him feel that it would be better to go out and take a beating, but he still had his reason; going out might not just be a matter of one or two beatings.

"Da Fei will be here shortly," Wang Xu hung up the phone, rummaging through the garbage with his foot, "He is having noodles with his sister and hasn't finished yet."

After a few minutes, the group of people led by the monkey came out.

Jiang Sheng suddenly felt that his impression of Gu Fei was becoming blurred, a pocket filled with candy, a person who knitted woolen hats, a murderer, and the one he killed was his own father

I have been feeling great all along, this class is just like a vegetable market.

Until Gu Miao finished eating and took off his hat to scratch his head, Jiang Cheng finally broke the silence.

Xiao Ming's grandfather lived to be 103 years old

Rules still need to be followed. Gu Fei said in a low voice, then he kicked his foot and rode his bike towards the entrance of the alley.

No wonder he refused to lend the camera to Zhou Jing.

Gu Fei smiled and asked the boss to bring a bottle of Red Star Erguotou

What about Jiang Chengren

"See you tomorrow," Gu Fei said before riding off with Gu Miao, disappearing into the crowd in the narrow street.

Hmm. Jiang Sheng looked at the cigarette butt pinched between his fingers, the rising smoke twisted wildly in the wind for a brief moment before vanishing without a trace.

However, his mood cannot be described as terrible; it seems that over the past few days he has begun to feel somewhat numb. When he thinks about it, he feels a pang in his heart, but it quickly passes.

Wang Xu picked up the knife, examined it carefully for a moment, then squatted down in front of him and said: "Jiang Cheng, I cannot afford to provoke you"

"I am home," Wang Xu said, "I am leaving... well, Da Fei, I will treat you to lunch tomorrow."

Didn’t slap him? Wang Xu looked at his hand

There were not many pedestrians on the bridge. When he walked closer to the middle of the bridge, he saw someone ahead holding a camera, presumably taking pictures of the bridge and the sky

Jiang Sheng packed his belongings and left the classroom with his backpack. As he walked through the corridor, he felt numerous gazes upon him. He glanced to the side and saw many people leaning against the railing, watching him, unable to distinguish whether they were in the second or third year, their eyes filled with curiosity and inquiry

If the monkey arrives first, you should back down, " Wang Xu said, " We are still students, and we cannot compete head-on with those who are involved in the underworld outside.

"You ... ... wait a moment," Gu Fei glanced at Gu Miao, "Er Miao, go inside and bring Brother Jiang Sheng out."

If you are afraid of trouble, then do not provoke it, " Gu Fei said

Jiang Sheng looked at him with some surprise, as this foolish young man surprisingly still had some remnants of intelligence in his mind

There is a small square near Li Baoguo's residence that is home to a number of restaurants. When Jiang Cheng passed by during his walk, it was quite lively, and there was a dumpling restaurant that looked very clean.

"I didn't cause any trouble, I run away when I see a monkey," Wang Xu said, "Damn it, how was I supposed to know I would run into him today? Jiang Cheng didn't know his background and just went for it."

At the bustling barbecue stall, their table resembled a vibrant landscape, drawing the owner's gaze each time he passed by, perhaps thinking that the two were there to negotiate a duel, ready to rise and draw their swords at any moment

Our matter has been settled," Wang Xu continued, "from now on, let us not interfere with each other's affairs, how does that sound?

Jiang Sheng sighed, took his backpack, rummaged through it, pulled out a knife, and threw it at his feet: "Use this"

Where are you?" He answered the phone

When the monkey approached, it still had cotton stuffed in its nose. Jiang Cheng thought that its platelet count was probably a bit low, as the bleeding had not stopped for such a long time.

After finishing the barbecue, Gu Fei mounted his bicycle, while Gu Miao untied a rope that was wrapped around the back of his bicycle, holding it in his hand, and stepped onto the skateboard

"Jiang Sheng, have your goods arrived? Come over to pick them up." said the person over there

What are you doing? Jiang Sheng looked at him

Has today already passed

The monkey's complexion is somewhat off, but overall it appears to be in a normal state. However, the person following behind is not looking too good, as there is a noticeable large bump on their forehead

"Have you two resolved the matter?" Gu Fei glanced at his face, "Did you kneel down and beg him not to slap you?"

Oh," Jiang Sheng looked at Gu Miao's green hat, Gu Fei's answers were always so logically rigorous that one could not follow up, "It is indeed a miracle to be able to buy a hat in this color.

"Can't provoke?" Jiang Sheng turned to look at him, "A person as impressive as you can just call Gu Fei over and it becomes provokable?"

"Pay attention to... safety." Jiang Cheng was truly at a loss for words

Today, I have truly lost enough face to piece together a complete set of four items

Come here. Gu Fei looked at Jiang Cheng

Jiang Sheng glanced at him without saying a word

Moreover ... ... moreover what

Hello?" He answered the phone

Looking at the side... No, one can tell just by looking at the legs

In the current environment, he is indeed somewhat concerned that the quality of this top student may decline

After squatting for a while, Wang Xu spoke again: "I will give you a piece of advice"

After exchanging a glance with Gu Fei, the monkey said nothing more and left with a few people

"Did you do it?" Wang Xu continued to question, "I saw that person come out with such a big bump on their head, how did that happen?"

Wang Xu did not speak, but took out his phone and dialed a number

He did not know whether to thank his mother or to hate her

He walked back slowly, knowing that at this time Li Baoguo was definitely not at home. He might still be eating alone in the evening. As he walked, he pondered and finally decided to have some dumplings. He had eaten a lot at noon and did not feel hungry at this moment

Jiang Sheng threw away the cigarette and turned to walk towards the entrance of the alley

The monkey walked over to Jiang Cheng with a gloomy expression on its face

A small bridge has also taken on a warm hue

I... Wang Xu hesitated a bit and glanced at Jiang Cheng

Just as he was about to take a step, Gu Fei had probably finished filming, turned around, and walked over to him

Gu Fei did not appear all afternoon, it seems we will really see each other tomorrow

Jiang Sheng felt a bit inclined to extinguish the cigarette butt on his face

As soon as the school bell rang, the classroom was instantly filled with noise; almost everyone quickly packed their belongings, some left while others chatted, creating a scene of joy

The little girl tied a rope to the back of the bicycle and was riding on a skateboard

This is probably the most beautiful place I have seen in this small, rundown city after spending so many days here

After saying this, neither of them spoke again, silently squatting face to face.

When several large plates of meat were piled onto the table, Gu Fei couldn't help but ask, "Have you always been able to eat this much?"

Wang Xu found a wooden stick over half a meter long from the garbage heap and threw it at his feet. After rummaging for a while without any significant finds, he began to dismantle the broken three-legged chair.

When Jiang Sheng heard the sound of the skateboard wheels, he shouted, "Gu Miao?"

After Wang Xu left, Jiang Cheng stood with Gu Fei, watching Gu Miao play on the skateboard. After observing for a while, he finally spoke up and said, "Thank you"

Jiang Sheng was clearly aware that he had probably gotten himself into some trouble this time. He sighed, put his hands in his pockets, and leaned against the wall: "Speak."

Gu Miao glanced at Jiang Cheng, put down the skateboard, stepped on it, and pedaled a few times, shooting out from the crowd like an arrow

Oh," Jiang Sheng smiled a bit shyly at Gu Miao, then turned to look at Gu Fei, "Did you weave this? You can do this too?"

Hmm, Jiang Sheng did not want to discuss this matter any further. He thought for a moment and asked, "Have you eaten?"

I. "Jiang Cheng stood up, "What is it?"

Gu Fei frowned; it seemed that Jiang Cheng must have retaliated, and it should not have been initiated by him. Someone must have "added a bit more," but under such circumstances, the monkey should not break the rules again.

Jiang Sheng glanced at him and said, "Are you implying something else?"