Two dishes of side dishes and a case of beer.
When Han Jiulin got over his addiction to game consoles, the owner of this antique shop was already ready to have a few drinks with Han Jiulin.
After everything was tidied up, the man waved to Han Jiulin and said, "Come on, come on, stop playing and have a drink."
Han Jiulin smiled, put down the controller, came to the table and sat down: "I knew that when I came to your place, I would inevitably have a few drinks."
"Nonsense. It's not like you don't know me. I'm just a drinker. But it's still daytime and I can't drink anything white. It'll delay my work, so I'll drink some beer."
The man laughed, filled the glasses for himself and Han Jiulin, clinked the glasses, and asked while drinking, "When did you come back?"
Han Jiulin drank all the wine in his glass and replied: "It didn't take long."
"Are you still planning to leave?" the man asked again.
Han Jiulin said: "I just came back to do some errands, and I will leave after I finish my errands."
There was silence for a while, and the two drank a few more drinks.
The dishes were peanuts and cucumbers, bought at a roadside shop, and the wine was refreshing.
Han Jiulin hasn't drank like this for a long time, but he is very satisfied.
After a while, the man said again: "I didn't know about the He family until a long time later. You also know that I am a very homely person. I don't hear anything going on outside the window and I don't have many friends.
Is your return this time related to that incident?"
Han Jiulin nodded: "Yes."
The man sighed: "It's a pity that kind-hearted family. If it weren't for them, you wouldn't be where you are today."
Han Jiulin continued to nod: "Yes."
The man turned around and asked, "Tell me, why are you here with me this time?"
"Just taking the time to meet an old friend."
Han Jiulin smiled lightly and said, "If it weren't for you back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. You are kind to me."
"No." The man laughed, waved his hand and said, "I'm very satisfied that you can come and see me. Don't mention any favors.
Furthermore, even without me, you would still have been adopted by He Xinhong.
Even if I am kind to you, it is insignificant. If you talk about it again, I will be embarrassed."
"A drop of kindness is also a kindness." Han Jiulin toasted the other party with a glass of wine and said, "Without you, I might not have lived to the day I was adopted by my adoptive father."
Putting down the wine glass, he looked at the furnishings in the shop and said with a smile: "I came here this time to repay your kindness.
But seeing that there is basically no change between you and seven years ago, I know that your life is simple and fulfilling.
Maybe I shouldn't bother you so rashly."
"Then don't bother me. I'm fine. I don't have to worry about food and clothing. I'm carefree and I don't need you to repay my kindness."
The man raised the glass again and said, "As long as you drink a few more drinks with me today, I will be very happy."
"No problem." Han Jiulin smiled.
Ten years ago, Han Jiulin lived on the streets of Linyi City and became seriously ill.
It was the man in front of me who used all his pocket money to take Han Jiulin to see a doctor and buy medicine at a small clinic, and then bought him food and water.
He is two years older than Han Jiulin, and his name is Duan Ze.
At that time, he was just a student and had no more power to help Han Jiulin. It can be said that he did his best.
Later, Han Jiulin was adopted by He Xinhong. It took him a long time to finally find Duan Ze.
Seven years ago, when he left Linyi to go north, Duan Ze, who dropped out of school, had just opened this antique store on Shanhai Street with the help of his parents, which was more like a collection room than a shop.
Unexpectedly, seven years later, Duan Ze's antique shop is still open and has a large scale.
Han Jiulin probably knew that this man with good intentions and no desires, his whole life thought was to live in this small house and do what he liked.
Even if he can give the other party glory and wealth, it is not what he wants in his heart and it has no meaning.
That's pretty good too.
He didn't mention repaying the favor again.
Finally, after the wine and vegetables were done, he said something before leaving.
"In a few days, I'll have someone collect a whole set of game cards and bring them to you. If you want anything in the future, just give me a call. As long as there are still ones in this world, I should be able to get them for you."
"That's great, I have several games now and I can't find them."
Duan Ze sent Han Jiulin out with a smile and told him: "You can come here often if you have nothing to do. When you leave Linyi, you must come again. Let's go have some barbecue and have a few more drinks."
Han Jiulin nodded and said, "No problem, I'll treat you when the time comes and we'll drink something white."
The two waved goodbye, and Han Jiulin walked away.
Seeing Han Jiulin walking away, Duan Ze smiled and said to himself: "His current achievements must be very remarkable."
Although he didn't ask anything, he could feel Han Jiulin's invisible temperament.
It can't be described by simple wealth, but noble. Although he and I were eating peanuts and drinking beer, he was approachable.
But Duan Ze knew that Han Jiulin today was no longer an ordinary person.
Moreover, it is simply not comparable to the adopted son of the He family who seemed to be a distinguished person back then.
Some people don't look like princes even if they put on dragon robes.
Some people, wearing coarse linen shirts, also have a lot of experience.
In Duan Ze's mind, he couldn't help but recall that evening ten years ago.
On the way home, he saw the boy who, although only two years younger than him, had a stubborn look in his eyes.
He used the money he had just saved to buy game cartridges to help him see a doctor and buy medicine and food.
Sometimes in life, maybe when others are at a low point, you can do your best to help.
Han Jiulin helped Shi Yizang and Xu Zecheng do the same, and Duan Ze helped Han Jiulin do the same.
After leaving Shanhai Street, we returned to the bustling commercial street again.
On both sides of the street, there were already large outdoor TVs, which began to broadcast important news breaks from local TV stations in Linyi City.
It attracted pedestrians on the road to stop one after another.
“After investigation, during the construction of Tianfu Plaza, six people, led by Zhao Cong, the general manager of Tianyun Group in charge of the Tianfu Plaza project, were involved.
In order to seek personal gain, construction materials of substandard quality were used. As a result, when Tianfu Square was first built, the foundation began to sink and the walls suffered serious cracks.
Investigation, monitoring and evidence collection revealed that all buildings in Tianfu Square do not comply with safety regulations and will pose serious safety risks in the future if they continue to be used.
Now, as decided by the emergency meeting of relevant departments, we are hereby notified as follows: at 8 o'clock tonight, a construction team will be organized to carry out efficient demolition of the buildings in Tianfu Square.
The demolition work is expected to take eight hours. Citizens are asked to tell each other not to stay in Tianfu Square at night to avoid risking their lives during the demolition of the building.
At that time, relevant personnel will set up a cordon in a safe area and allow the general public to watch the on-site demolition of Tianfu Square outside the cordon..."
Chapter completed!