In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, and the sun breaks early. The dim street lights on the street are quickly taken away by the bright sky, which originally had not much brilliance. Tan Xuan, who was aimlessly walking on the street, saw that the morning sun had already appeared on the horizon.
When you get to the corner, turn the car around. You have to go home as early as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to get home when the whole city wakes up. Time can be spent on the road, but it should not be wasted in traffic jams. This is why Tan Xuan does not like to take orders during the day.
One of the reasons.
Those who go to bed late are not necessarily those who work hard, but those who get up early are mostly those who work hard. By the time Tan Xuan returned to the neighborhood, the breakfast vendors on the street had already set up tables and chairs early.
"Xiaotan is back, is it still the same?"
The owner of the breakfast stall greeted Tan Xuan warmly.
"Good morning, Uncle Wang, it's still the same." Tan Xuan responded politely.
As soon as Tan Xuan sat down, something was brought over, a bowl of original sugar-free soy milk, two fried dough sticks, two tea eggs and a plate of shredded pickles topped with a few drops of chili oil. Tan Xuan settled here for two years.
Over the years, he has become a regular customer here, and the boss is already familiar with the few things he can eat every day.
“If you don’t have enough soy milk, you can fill it up again.”
"Thank you, Uncle Wang."
You can tell that Tan Xuan is very popular just from the things that are served. Whether it is fried dough sticks or eggs, they are all bigger than others. Even the bowl of soy milk is full. If you are not careful,
It will spill out a lot.
"Old Wang, give me two fried pancakes and a bowl of tofu with more braised food and less coriander."
A middle-aged man in his thirties wandered over from the street, holding a leather bag under his arm. When he arrived at the stall, he said hello and sat down next to Tan Xuan.
"Tanzi, have you closed the car?" The middle-aged man didn't show any concern at all. After saying hello, he picked up the tea egg in front of Tanxuan, peeled it off and bit off more than half of it in one bite.
"Well, I just came back." Tan Xuan nodded with the man, and did not mean to stop him. The man next to him was named Qian Bo, who would stay up all night every weekend, and had roughly the same job as Tan Xuan, who also stayed up day and night.
Over time, we met many times, and occasionally took care of Tan Xuan's business a few times, so we naturally became familiar with him.
Qian Bo is a well-known gambler in the neighborhood. His skills are not very good but his gambling products are good. He loses nine times out of ten, but he never complains and never owes money. He is recognized as the most popular money maker in the surrounding Q card rooms.
Boy, the gamblers in the neighborhood feel closer to him than they do to their own parents, and they want to play with him every weekend. If it weren't for the fact that he had a lucrative job, he would have lost everything.
Seeing that his face was oily, as if he hadn't slept all night, and he smelled strongly of cigarettes. This mixed smell of various tobaccos really made Tan Xuan dare not compliment him, so he frowned and asked, "Why, are you going out again?"
Playing cards?"
Qian Bo stuffed the remaining eggs into his mouth, swallowed hard, and said vaguely: "Well, I played a few rounds, and I lost track of time when I was so excited. If I hadn't lost to Qingpi alone,
, I can still continue playing.”
"It looks like you won?" Tan Xiao said politely with a smile.
"It's necessary." The man said happily. Of course, even if he didn't answer, as long as his eyes were not blind, he could see that he should have gained a lot last night, because it was written all over his face, and he was not in the same state as he is today.
The man was in a good mood and shouted to the stall owner, "Old Wang, give Tanzi another half a catty of buns, and the beef will be charged to my account."
"No, Brother Qian." Tan Xuan hurriedly refused, "I'm full. It's time to go back and rest. You can eat slowly by yourself."
The man stopped Tan Xuan, frowned, and said, "Wait a minute, why are you so anxious? If you can't eat it, take it back and eat it. I have something else to say to you."
"What are you doing?" Tan Xuan asked, pushing Qian Bo's hand away. He was familiar with it, but not to the point of pulling and tugging.
"Stop running orders tonight and send me out." Qian Bo whispered, mysteriously, as if he was afraid of being heard by others. However, not many people came out to buy breakfast at this time, so he
This action is completely unnecessary.
Tan Xuan didn't say anything, he just looked at Qian Bo, waiting for him to explain clearly before deciding whether to agree or not. He was a good citizen and never participated in inappropriate things.
Qian Bo understood what Tan Xuan meant and explained with a smile: "Didn't I meet a friend last night? Seeing that I didn't have a good time last night, he wanted to take me to play somewhere else. As you know, brother, I am a
People who want face can't lose face. When the time comes, you can say that you are my driver. Don't worry, brother can't let you work in vain. It only takes a few hours to send you back and forth. You don't have to work hard. Brother will give it to you.
three hundred."
Tan Xuan nodded, "Okay, just call me before you go out. But the ugly talk is ahead. Brother Qian, don't mess with these messy people, otherwise brother will not be able to do anything."
Qian Bo was also sensible and knew what Tan Xuan meant, and replied: "There is no one else but myself. Isn't this just because I am afraid of being looked down upon in front of others? If your sister-in-law hadn't let me play cards, I would have let your sister-in-law."
Send me off."
"Haha..." Tan Xuan smiled perfunctorily and agreed. He does not support or object to this kind of situation. Law enforcement personnel will take care of illegal matters. He just makes some money and does not mess with it.
It's just troublesome. Besides, if you don't pull him, he will find someone else. Who is willing to give away the fat that is put to his mouth?
After confirming the time again, Tan Xuan drove home. He didn't use Qianbo to treat the guests, let alone his half-a-pound beef stuffed buns, one yard for the other. He worked for money, so he could occasionally take care of himself.
Business is stronger than anything else.
The community where Tan Xuan lives is quite old, at least not much younger than Tan Xuan, but it does not look old or dilapidated at all. The quiet and leisurely environment is unmatched by newer communities now. After all, this was once a family member of a government unit.
Building, there are still some former leaders of the city who are accustomed to living here. The supporting facilities in the community are quite mature, with markets, schools, and hospitals not far away.
Tan Xuan lives in a three-bedroom and one-living house in a building near the community. The house is not rented, but bought by himself. He lives here not because he has a profound background or is someone worthy of others' respect.
Family background, just because the previous mistress of this house committed suicide in the house, so this "haunted house" in the eyes of others is cheaper than Tan Xuan. Not only is the transaction price of the house very down-to-earth, but all the furniture in the house is left for free.
Tan Xuan bought Tan Xuan, and also gave away the garage on the first floor for free. In order to prevent Tan Xuan from going back on his word, he quickly transferred the ownership. So Tan Xuan directly packed his bags and moved in. The decoration of the house was not outdated at all, and the furniture was all high-end goods.
, except for simply replacing some things and adding some personal items, the place still maintains the appearance when it was bought.
Tan Xuan returned home, washed up, sat quietly in the study for a while, and then went to the bedroom to rest. There were two bedrooms facing each other, one in the south and one in the north. Tan Xuan lived in the north one, not because the former hostess was on the south side.
He drank sleeping pills in the master bedroom, but he didn't like the sun to be too dazzling when he was resting. He had to rest well. As for the "haunted house" that others kept saying, Tan Xuan didn't care at all. He bought the house by himself.
Everyone who lives here before will be moved out under his own name, no matter whether they are humans or ghosts, no distinction is made. Only when he first moved in, the way his neighbors looked at him always meant that he was watching a show, but it was a good show.
It has not been performed for a long time. Over time, he got used to it and so did his neighbors.
It was already afternoon when he woke up. Tan Xuan went to the market to buy some vegetables and made a meal for himself, one meat and one vegetarian. The cooking was not bad. With rice, he not only ate well but also felt full. Don't look at Tan Xuancai
He is in his early twenties, but his cooking experience is twenty years younger. Because the master who brought him up, known as Mr. Guan, is good at deceiving people and ghosts, but he has never been able to deceive his own stomach. He can't even bake a sweet potato.
It can be grilled like charcoal, and it can cook dumplings. It is not recognized by relatives, but it is really hard to eat, so Tan Xuan, who has just learned a little bit, is entrusted with important tasks by his master.
Have you ever seen someone cooking on the stove? Tan Xuan has never seen it, because he has been cooking on the stove since he was a child. Over the years, he has developed good cooking skills.
As soon as it got dark, Qian Bo impatiently called Tan Xuan to urge him to leave. After all, he was his customer, so Tan Xuan was very obedient. When Tan Xuan drove to the downstairs of Qian Bo's house, Qian Bo was already waiting.
Went there, dressed neatly, carrying my purse as if I was going to work.
According to the location given by Qian Bo, they were going to a place called "Shu Ya" Apartment, which was not close to the community where they were located. It was located at the junction of the new city and the old city in a dilapidated shanty town that didn't know when they would be able to be moved.
In the area, there are no buildings over six floors nearby, and there are many illegally built bungalows. All the buildings have a sense of age. Driving here is like walking in a maze, even with the navigation on.
Hard to find.
We finally arrived at the place, but Qian Bo's friend hadn't arrived yet because they agreed to do it at nine o'clock in the evening, but it was just after eight o'clock now, and there were many nearby people walking around to eat after dinner on the roadside.
Qian Bo asked Tan Xuan to park the car in a pile of cars on the roadside opposite the "Shuya" apartment. After all, what he did was not a good thing and he couldn't be too blatant. After turning off the engine, the two people sat quietly in the car, facing each other.
They were leaning against the wall, the car window had a small crack, and the light nearby was poor, no one noticed them even if people or cars passed by on the road from time to time.
The waiting was painful. Qian Bo sat in the back seat and looked out of the car window from time to time, just like a young daughter-in-law who was eagerly looking forward to the return of her husband who had been away for a while. At first, he sat upright and dignified, and slowly...
, the sitting position didn’t matter anymore, he became half leaning and half leaning, and the expression on his face changed from expectant to anxious. Many people had entered the apartment one after another, but the one he was waiting for was nowhere to be seen.
.It wasn't until nearly nine o'clock that a person came from the corner of the street. The expression of joy appeared on Qian Bo's face again, and he quickly sat up straight.
Under the not-so-bright street lights, the man's walking posture was a bit strange. His body seemed to be a bit hunched and leaning forward, with shoulders higher and lower. His walking speed was not fast, and his steps were a little staggering.
Qian Bo couldn't restrain his excitement and said: "Tanzi, my friend is here. I'll get out of the car first. You rest in the car and take a nap if you feel sleepy. I'll call you when I get out."
Hearing Qian Bo say that his friend was coming, Tan Xuan stretched out. It was so easy to wait for him, and he almost fell asleep. Tan Xuan turned his head and looked at the person walking closer and closer on the road through the rearview mirror, his eyes suddenly
He hesitated, then turned around and took a closer look at the man, reached out and grabbed Qian Bo who was about to open the door and get out of the car, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Qian, how do you know this friend of yours?"
"Didn't I tell you this morning? We met while playing cards together last night." Qian Bo didn't know why Tan Xuan asked so much, so he answered truthfully.
Tan Xuan glanced at the person who was getting closer and closer again, and could already see the general appearance of the person, but Tan Xuan's eyes fell more on the person's shoulders.
Tan Xuan frowned slightly, looked at Qian Bo and said: "Brother Qian, you have only known each other for a day. You just come here with him who doesn't know anything about him. There are many bad people in society now. Don't let others get into trouble."
It’s a trap.”
When Qian Bo heard that Tan Xuan was worried about this, he patted Tan Xuan on the shoulder with a smile and said: "Haha, no, Lao Sun is not that kind of person. This person's character can be seen from his gambling products.
, after a few rounds of mahjong yesterday, I knew that his character was not bad."
"Let me tell you, this friend of mine is extraordinary. Last night I followed his guidance and killed everyone. He is not only my friend, he is simply my lucky star."
Seeing the proud look on Qian Bo's face when he spoke, Tan Xuan still persuaded him kindly: "No one has good or bad people written on their faces. Brother Qian, nine out of ten gambles are cheats. I advise you to go back. I am a small gambler.
Big gambling is harmful to your health, and if you fall into the trap of a bad person, it will be too late."
Qian Bo looked at Tan Xuan with a serious face, smiled and shook his head, "Haha, thank you, brother. But your worries will not appear. Brother Qian, I am not a child anymore. I have been working for so many years.
I can’t tell you what I am capable of, but I still have some discernment in looking at people, so I can tell whether they are good or bad.”
Looking at Tan Xuan's worried eyes, he was probably afraid that Tan Xuan's good intentions would be dampened. Qian Bo then added: "Brother, don't worry, if something really happens, I will get out in advance. Besides,
I'm not alone, so I have you here to support me. If you're worried, I'll bring the car over soon so we can leave easily."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man had already walked to the car. Qian Bo opened the door and got out of the car without giving Tan Xuan another chance to persuade him. He took three steps at a time and walked to his friend who "fell like old friends at first sight".
After exchanging pleasantries, the two walked into the apartment hand in hand. Qian Bo had no intention of introducing the man to Tan Xuan. He didn't know whether it was because he was in a hurry to rush to the battlefield or because he thought it was not necessary.
"You can see people, but can you see people who are not human?" Watching Qian Bo and the man walk into the door of the apartment, Tan Xuan sighed helplessly. It's hard to persuade those damn ghosts with good words. How many people have been deceived?
Everyone is a fool, and most of them think they are very smart. Otherwise, there would be so many fools in today's world for swindlers to play with. Qian Bo is determined to go, and Tan Xuan can't persuade him with just a few words, let alone
What's more, there is another person who is obsessed with ghosts.
That's right, the reason why Tan Xuan suddenly and abnormally persuaded Qian Bo to go back just now was because he discovered that Qian Bo's poker friend did not come alone. There was a veritable gambler riding on that person's shoulders, and that person walked in a weird way.
It was suppressed by that gambler. Others couldn't see it, but Tan Xuan could see it clearly. Its greedy face was extremely real in Tan Xuan's eyes.
Qian Bo wants to go, but Tan Xuan can't stop him. Tan Xuan knows that if he tells the truth, Qian Bo will not only not believe him, but will also treat him as mentally ill. Now Tan Xuan is not sure that the other party called Qian Bo here.
What is the purpose of it? If it is just to make him lose money, there is no need to go to such trouble. There are too many and easy ways for gamblers to make people lose money. A gambler is not a gambler if he does not want to make money. If he does not just want to make money, he is not a gambler.
If Cai still wants to kill someone, or his purpose is more sinister, and he wants to destroy Qian Bo's family, then Tan Xuan can't continue to pretend to turn a blind eye. Even if he has been released from the Good Man Bureau, he can't ignore the safety of his neighbors and clients.
But now that the other party has not harmed anyone, he can only wait. After all, if a person has not broken the law, he cannot catch him at will, and if the ghost has not hurt anyone, he cannot get rid of him at will. Each line has its own trajectory, so he must learn from it no matter what.
Just be famous.
Time passed by minute by second, the night was getting deeper and deeper, the dirty streets outside the car gradually became quiet, and the pedestrians on the road returned to their destinations. Tan Xuan adjusted the front of the car to the outside, so that
Not only is it helpful for running away, but it is also helpful for him to observe the surrounding situation. He can see it immediately when someone comes out of the apartment. Unfortunately, after he looked for a long time, no one came in or out of the apartment. Although the light was still on at the door of the apartment,
That's the quietest place on this run-down street.
Tan Xuan sat in the car and kept fiddling with the sandalwood beads hanging around his neck. From time to time, he glanced at the apartment door not far away, wondering whether Qian Bo would lose and run out naked or whether he would be forced to do so.
He signed the IOU and rushed out. He also imagined how he should appear and how he should act bravely. He even considered whether he should find some helpers if there were many people on the other side, or if that didn't work, he would simply call the police and make a big fuss. Tan Xuan was not afraid.
There are ghosts, I'm afraid there are too many people on the other side.
Tan Xuan was well prepared, but unfortunately, everything was in vain, and the plot did not develop as he thought. At nearly 11 o'clock in the middle of the night, the originally deserted apartment suddenly became lively, accompanied by a burst of noisy talk.
Laughter A group of people walked out of the apartment door one after another, some cursing, some smiling.
Tan Bo and his friend were also mixed in the crowd, and looking at Qian Bo's expression, he was still the one smiling brightest in the crowd. He was holding his "fat" leather bag, as if he had just participated in a celebration.
It was the same as the wine party. As for Qian Bo's friend, he didn't smile too much, or he didn't have much expression on his face. He was not as rich as the one on his shoulder. He only occasionally echoed Qian Bo's words.
After everyone came out, they scattered and left. There was nothing worth remembering here. Qian Bo and his friend also waved goodbye after chatting for a few words. Only then did Tan Xuan understand why Qian Bo asked him to drive him here. Because of those
As soon as the people left, the number of cars parked on the nearby roadside was reduced by more than half, and cars were leaving not only the place in front of them, but also in several nearby alleys.
The smile on Qian Bo's face did not disappear as he sat in the car, and looking at Tan Xuan, he smiled even more proudly than before, showing off: "Old Sun is indeed my lucky star, and he made me steal the show again today.
Tanzi, you didn’t see the scene just now, how majestic your brother Qian and I were at that time, tsk tsk, that’s really your loss..."
Looking at Qian Bo, who was grinning with teeth and claws and talking incoherently, Tan Xuan was a little confused and asked: "Did you win?"
Qian Bo glared at Tan Xuan dissatisfiedly, "It's unnecessary for you to ask this!"
Qian Bo patted the leather bag in his hand and continued to say happily: "I haven't lost tonight. I'm lucky. No matter what I play, I always kill everyone. You see, if it wasn't here, there would be no time."
Limitations, your brother, I can win back everything I have lost over the years. Good guy, I can hardly hold it anymore, it seems I will have to change to a bigger bag tomorrow."
Looking at the "full" leather bag, Tan Xuan was even more confused. This was too different from what he imagined. It shouldn't be. With that kind of thing following him, how could Qian Bo win? I never heard that gamblers also have prodigal sons who turn around.
At that time, the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't figure it out.
Qian Bo didn't notice anything strange about Tan Xuan, he patted Tan Xuan and said generously: "Let's go, don't hang around here, I'm so beautiful today, be careful someone is jealous secretly, find a place, I will take you out to be cool."
Chic."
"Forget it, it's cool. What time is it? I'll take you back and continue to work." Tan Xuan started the car and drove out of the street smoothly.
"Why are you still running? Isn't it enough for you to pull me along? Don't work too hard at a young age. Your body is the most important thing."
Tan Xuan chuckled, "If you don't work hard when you are young, you won't be able to work hard when you get older. Now you must work hard to save some money for a wife."
"I don't want to talk about you, you are just a tired person." Qian Bo opened the leather bag on his knee, took out a few hundred-dollar bills from it and handed them to Tan Xuan, "Take it."
Tan Xuan stretched out his hand to take the fare, but immediately felt that the thickness was wrong. After taking a look, he said to Qian Bo: "Brother Qian, this is the wrong amount of money. Isn't it the agreed three hundred? You have all you gave me."
Seven or eight hundred."
Qian Bo patted his bag and said proudly: "I rewarded you with a lot of money. I won money today. Brother, I am very happy. Just keep it. If you are polite to me, I will be in a hurry with you. What are you doing today?"
Stop working so hard, let’s go and find a bigger bathing place and let’s relax. I’m sweating today and smelling of cigarette smoke, so be sure to take a good bath. You’ll have to drive me when I come over tomorrow night.”
Tan Xuan was not polite, he just took what he needed and stuffed the money directly under the sun visor, "Okay, let's agree in advance that what you give today is for today, and you can give tomorrow what you have tomorrow."
Qian Bo smiled and said, "I don't see that you are a bit of a thief. Are you the one who does the errands? Just wait. If I win tomorrow, I will make better arrangements for you."
