"It's strange, why is Dahuang's mouth covered with blood today?"
Old man Zhou came to the small warehouse of the supply and marketing cooperative early in the morning, preparing to feed rhubarb a few pieces of steamed buns. When he saw the appearance of rhubarb, he suddenly frowned.
But Old Man Zhou didn't think much about it. After all, Dahuang is a dog, but it has the ability to catch mice.
Rats are much more delicious than black wotou.
"Since you have already eaten the mouse, I won't give you any of today's nests!"
Old man Zhou took back the steamed bun that he had already handed over, and was so angry that Dahuang barked.
Old man Zhou was still confused.
"What's wrong with you? You're too greedy!"
At this moment, Mrs. Jia and Zhang jogged all the way to the supply and marketing cooperative. She saw Old Man Zhou from a distance and shouted at the top of her voice: "Brother Zhou, come out for a moment. I have something to tell you." Old Man Zhou turned around.
When he saw it was Jia Zhang, he responded: "Sister Jia, I'm at work and can't go out. You can come in."
When Jia Zhang heard this, her steps immediately stopped, her eyes nervously stared at the rhubarb not far away, and her body trembled slightly. "Brother Zhou, I...I don't dare to go in, your rhubarb is too scary."
Old man Zhou looked at Mrs. Jia Zhang with a puzzled look on his face, "Sister Jia, don't be afraid. Dahuang is a very good dog. He never bites people. Just feel free to come in." Mrs. Jia Zhang looked embarrassed, her feet were like
She was nailed to the ground, but thinking that Banggeng was still in the hospital waiting for money to save her life, she gritted her teeth and walked inside.
Her eyes were fixed on Dahuang, and she took every step cautiously, with her heart beating like thunder. Dahuang, who was lying quietly on the ground, suddenly seemed to notice something, raised his ears, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes. Then, it
He started barking wildly, and the sound echoed in the warehouse, deafening.
Rhubarb suddenly rushed towards Jia Zhang, and the rope that tied it was broken instantly. Jia Zhang turned pale with fright, "Ah!" She let out a shrill scream, turned around and wanted to run away. But she couldn't
The elderly body was not as flexible as Dahuang. After running a few steps, Dahuang pounced behind her. His sharp claws scratched her clothes. She staggered and fell to the ground.
Old Man Zhou was also startled by this sudden change. He hurriedly shouted: "Dahuang, stop! Stop!" While shouting, he rushed over to try to stop Dahuang. But Dahuang seemed to be going crazy at this time.
Completely disobeying Old Man Zhou's command, he continued to roar at Mrs. Jia Zhang, opening his bloody mouth, and pretending to bite him. Mrs. Jia Zhang struggled desperately on the ground, her eyes full of fear and despair, and she kept shouting
Saying: "Help! Help!"
At this critical moment, Old Man Zhou rushed forward. He used all his strength to hold on to Rhubarb's collar. Rhubarb's ferocious momentum was stopped by this sudden pulling force, and it was still struggling crazily.
He stood there, trying to break free from Old Man Zhou's restraints, and continued to bite Jia Zhang, making low and ferocious roars from his mouth.
Old man Zhou's face turned red and veins popped up on his forehead. He pulled Dahuang hard and yelled loudly: "Dahuang, you are crazy! You beast, you are usually very docile. Why did you suddenly go crazy today?"
?" His voice was trembling with anger and nervousness, and his eyes were full of anger and confusion about Dahuang.
Dahuang seemed to ignore Old Man Zhou's scolding, and was still twisting his body crazily, trying to break free and attack Jia Zhang. When Old Man Zhou saw this, he became even more angry. He raised his hand and hit Dahuang hard on the head.
He patted her on the ground and said, "You have no eyesight, I always love you for nothing. Sister Jia is a guest, how can you do this?"
He glared angrily and continued to curse at Dahuang: "If you continue to disobey me, I won't be polite. If you hurt someone today, I won't be able to explain it to you. I will have to send you away!"
Dahuang couldn't figure out how his master could be friends with this hateful thief.
However, Old Man Zhou's order is like an insurmountable chasm between it and the impulse to attack Jia Zhang. It can feel the irresistible power in the master's hand and the majesty contained in the words. Although it is full of emotions in its heart
Unwilling to give up, Rhubarb slowly loosened its tight muscles and stopped biting Jia Zhang. However, it still made a low whine in its throat, as if telling its owner its dissatisfaction.
Looking at Jia Zhang again, she was frightened out of her mind. She collapsed on the ground, her face as pale as paper, big beads of sweat rolling down her forehead, mixed with dust all over her face, and she looked miserable. She
His body was shaking constantly, his eyes were wide open, staring at Dahuang, his eyes full of fear and the joy of surviving the disaster.
Old man Zhou spent a lot of effort to tie the rhubarb again. As he tied it, he muttered to the rhubarb: "You can't be so impulsive anymore. I was really scared to death today."
Then, he hurriedly turned around and came to Jia Zhang's side, stretched out his hand and pulled her up. "Sister Jia, are you okay? It's all this rhubarb's fault. I don't know what the wind was like today, it scared you. I'm really sorry.
." Old man Zhou said apologetically.
Jia Zhang was still frightened. She patted the dust on her body and her lips trembled slightly. After a while, she recovered and looked at Old Man Zhou. A trace of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. She knew
Now is not the time to hesitate, Bangge is still in the hospital waiting for help.
"Brother Zhou, I...I came here today to ask you something." Mrs. Jia Zhang lowered her head, not daring to look into Old Zhou's eyes, and said in a hoarse voice.
Old man Zhou asked with concern: "Sister Jia, if you need anything, just ask me. As long as I can help, I will never refuse."
Mrs. Jia Zhang gritted her teeth and plucked up the courage to say: "Brother Zhou, it's like this. My grandson is injured. He is in the hospital now. The doctor said it will cost five yuan for treatment. But our family really can't afford it.
With so much money, I really have no choice, so I came to beg you. Can you...can you lend me some money?"
Hearing Jia Zhang's words, Old Man Zhou frowned, because he was no longer one of those young people. Although he liked Jia Zhang, he would not be as mindless as a young man. Besides, the money he saved was pension money.
How can you give it to others at will?
When Jia Zhang saw this situation, how could she not understand what Old Man Zhou meant, tears welling up in her eyes, "Brother Zhou, I know this is embarrassing for you. But Bangge, he is a child, and he is waiting in the hospital now.
Money saves lives. If you don't help us, he might..." She choked and couldn't continue.
Old man Zhou was upset by Jia Zhang's words, his heart softened, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Sister Jia, since you said so, I can't just watch the child and ignore it. Just tell me, if you need to
How much?"
When Mrs. Jia Zhang heard this, a trace of imperceptible greed flashed in her eyes. She thought to herself that this was a rare opportunity and she had to make a big deal. So, she said without hesitation: "Brother Zhou, I have to ask for one hundred
Damn. Banggian’s injury is very serious. I don’t know how much follow-up treatment will cost.
Money, and our family is so poor right now that we can barely afford food." In fact, she was thinking that in addition to paying the five yuan medical fee for Banggeng, the remaining money would be enough for her to buy a lot of painkillers.
, it can also subsidize the family's income and improve this miserable life.
When Old Man Zhou heard this, his eyes widened, "One hundred yuan? Sister Jia, are you kidding me? How can I have so much money? All my savings combined don't even amount to that much. You... this is not
Are you embarrassing me?"
Old man Zhou was filled with anger when he heard Jia Zhang's lion asking for a hundred yuan, but when he heard Jia Zhang's next words, he was stunned.
Jia Zhang took the old man Zhou's arm and said with tears in his eyes: "Brother Zhou, I know this is embarrassing for you. If you really don't have that much money, you can borrow it. Think about it, if stick stems can cure
Okay, our family will be grateful to you. And...and as long as you can lend me money, I will marry you, and we will support each other in our lives from now on."
Old man Zhou frowned and fell into deep thought. He looked at Mrs. Jia Zhang with mixed feelings in his heart. On the one hand, he really liked Mrs. Jia Zhang and had always hoped to have a relationship with her; but on the other hand, he wanted to borrow money for her.
It is a huge risk for him. If he borrows money and fails to repay it, he will really have to spend his later years in the shadow of debt.
"Sister Jia, are you telling the truth? Are you really willing to marry me?" Old Man Zhou asked hesitantly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Jia Zhang nodded quickly, "Brother Zhou, when have I ever lied to you? As long as you can save Bangge, I will definitely keep my word." Although she felt guilty, she couldn't care less about getting the money at this moment.
.
Old man Zhou gritted his teeth, "Then... let me try it. But, Sister Jia, you can't lie to me." After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative.
Mrs. Jia Zhang looked at his back and sneered at the corner of her mouth. She would not marry such an old man!
Old man Zhou took a deep breath and walked into the supply and marketing cooperative with an uneasy mood. The colleagues inside were busy with their own affairs. When they saw old man Zhou coming in, they all greeted him one after another.
Old man Zhou called everyone together with some embarrassment, cleared his throat and said: "Brothers and sisters, I have a difficult problem today and I want to ask for your help. I...my favorite Jia Zhang, her grandson Banggeng is injured.
, I am now in the hospital anxiously waiting for money. I don’t have enough money of my own, so I want to borrow some from everyone.”
Friends in the supply and marketing cooperative all know that Mr. Zhou is a down-to-earth person who is very enthusiastic to everyone. If anyone has a problem, he is always the first to lend a helping hand. Upon hearing what he said, everyone expressed their willingness to help.
An old colleague walked up to him, patted Mr. Zhou on the shoulder and said, "Old Zhou, you are doing a good deed. We have worked together for so many years, and we all know what you are like. Just name the number, and we will definitely help you if we can."
help."
Old man Zhou looked at everyone gratefully, his eyes a little moist, "Thank you all so much. I won't borrow more, so I'll just chip in a hundred yuan."
Colleagues, you looked at me, I looked at you, and then each started to pay. Some took out ten yuan, and some took out five yuan. After a while, the money was almost collected.
Just when Old Man Zhou was about to leave the supply and marketing cooperative, the salesperson Aunt Zhang came over with a puzzled look on her face. She frowned, looked at the pile of money that Old Man Zhou had managed to collect in his hand, and couldn't help but ask: "
Lao Zhou, what's going on with you? Why did you suddenly borrow so much money? You are usually a very frugal person, and this is not like your style."
Old man Zhou stopped and turned to look at Aunt Zhang, with a helpless smile on his face, "Oh, Aunt Zhang, isn't this Jia Zhang's grandson Banggeng injured, and he is in the hospital waiting for money for treatment.
I...I can't help it."
When Aunt Zhang heard the three words "Jia Zhang Family", her eyes suddenly widened. She grabbed Old Zhou's arm eagerly, "Old Zhou, are you talking about the Jia Zhang Family in the Siheyuan?" Old Zhou didn't know why.
, nodded, "Yes, it's her, what's wrong?"
Aunt Zhang was so anxious that she stamped her feet, "Oh, Lao Zhou, you have been fooled! That Jia Zhang is not a light-hearted person. Do you know why she suddenly said that as long as you lend money to save Bangge, she will marry you? She
This is a plot against you!"
Old man Zhou looked confused, "Scheming against me? No way, Aunt Zhang, she is so anxious now, she shouldn't be lying to me."
Aunt Zhang looked at Old Zhou with hatred, "Old Zhou, you are too naive. That Jia Zhang family is famous for being selfish in the courtyard. She said this just to defraud you of your money.
After hearing Aunt Zhang's words, Old Man Zhou felt his heart thump. He began to waver, and the money in his hand seemed to become heavy. "Aunt Zhang, are you telling the truth? I... I was really fooled?"
"There was a trace of panic and suspicion in his eyes.
Aunt Zhang felt it was inappropriate to discuss this matter here.
Aunt Zhang pulled Old Zhou to the side and said with a serious look: "Old Zhou, I'm not lying to you. This Jia and Zhang family have had several kisses around here before, each time under various pretexts.
Scamming people out of their money.”
Old man Zhou's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief, "Really? Why have I never heard of it?"
Aunt Zhang sighed and continued: "She is very clever. Once, she went on a blind date with a vegetable seller, Lao Li. She was so enthusiastic at first, and she was so fascinated that Lao Li was confused. Later, she said
Someone in her family was sick and needed money urgently. Lao Li was soft-hearted and lent her the money he had saved so hard. The result? As soon as she got the money, she ignored Lao Li.
When she paid back the money, she lied and said she never borrowed it, which made Lao Li very angry."
Old man Zhou frowned and felt a little uneasy, "Is there such a thing?"
"There's more!" Aunt Zhang patted her thigh, "There was a shoe repairman named Lao Zhao. When we went on a blind date, she also pretended to be pitiful and said she had no food. Lao Zhao gave her money and food stamps.
Later I found out that she had used all those things to subsidize her own family, and it was not like she had no food at all. When Lao Zhao tried to argue with her, she even threw a tantrum and made Lao Zhao unable to do anything. Lao Zhou, what can you do?
We can't follow in their footsteps, this Jia Zhang is a complete liar."
Damn it, Mrs. Jia Zhang, you finally fell into my hands this time, how could I let you get what you want!
