Liu Haizhong frowned and paced back and forth, feeling as if a five-flavor bottle had been knocked over. He knew that Jia Zhang was a difficult master, and the current situation put him in a dilemma.
If she really continues to press for the fifty yuan from Mrs. Jia Zhang, with her shabby temperament, she might really be desperate to reveal that she was blackmailing her. At that time, in this courtyard
Here, his reputation will be ruined, and he may also arouse Li Donglai's anger, and the consequences will be disastrous.
But Liu Haizhong is really not willing to let it go if he doesn't want the money. He knows Jia Zhang very well, and she is an iron rooster who never pulls out a dime. As long as the money goes into her pocket, she won't even think about taking it out again. This
If you let her go this time, you will have no chance to get the money in the future.
He stopped and looked at Jia Zhang, a trace of hesitation and anger flashed in his eyes.
Jia Zhang's brows were knitted into knots, and her heart was full of irritation. She knew in her heart that Liu Haizhong was a simple-minded and impulsive guy. Once he was pushed into a hurry, he would do anything. If he really ran to tell
If Li Donglai steals things by himself, it will be all over.
She was thinking quickly in her mind, trying to think of a way to stabilize her bangs.
She knew that she had to appease this "ticking time bomb" now, otherwise not only would she not be able to get the two hundred yuan, she would also have to be stabbed in the spine in the courtyard, and she might even have to face a lawsuit.
Jia Zhang's eyes rolled, and the plan came to her mind. A hint of cunning flashed on her face, she looked at Liu Haizhong and said: "Liu Haizhong, look, Li Donglai is already on guard against this situation. If I go to his house again to steal
If you can help me get the information on the minicomputer, then we will split the two hundred yuan equally."
When Liu Haizhong heard this, his eyes suddenly widened: "Let me go? Don't trick me. If this is discovered, I will be doomed."
Jia Zhang quickly waved her hand: "What are you afraid of? You can wait until the night is quiet to act. You are much more flexible than me, so you can definitely get in without anyone noticing. And think about it, once we succeed, both of us can
Getting benefits is much better than asking me for the fifty yuan now."
Liu Haizhong was a little excited. He touched his chin and began to hesitate: "Is this... really possible? If I get caught, I will become a street rat."
Jia Zhang continued to advise: "Can't you just be more careful? Besides, who in our courtyard doesn't know that you are smart, so there must be a way not to be discovered. This is a good opportunity to make a lot of money, don't miss it.
.”
After hearing what Jia Zhang said, Liu Haizhong felt a little shaken. He has been craving for wine recently, but his money has been tight. If he could really get a hundred yuan, it would be enough for him to drink comfortably for more than half a year. He
In his mind, he pictured himself sitting in the yard, with fine wine in front of him, drinking leisurely, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"One hundred and fifty yuan, not even a penny less. How risky is this? If it's discovered, I'll be ruined. I have to get more benefits for the risk I've taken."
When Jia Zhang heard this, she became anxious, jumped to her feet and cursed: "Liu Haizhong, are you crazy? Are you delusional? I tell you, it's only a hundred yuan at most, no more. I was originally responsible for getting this information
If I get it, I will give you half of the money now, which is my biggest concession. Don’t be so shameless."
Bangs scratched his neck and wanted to argue: "No, one hundred and fifty yuan, this job is too dangerous. Without this amount, I won't do it."
Jia Zhang sneered: "Huh, if you don't do it, I'll be defeated. Do you think I can't do anything if you don't do it? I can also find a way to get it myself, and it won't be your share by then. Just guard your empty space.
Let’s live life with a bottle of wine.”
When Liu Haizhong heard this, he felt like a frustrated ball. He knew that Jia Zhang was right. If he didn't agree, the money would be completely gone. And he really needed the money to buy wine urgently. After hesitating again and again, he
Gritting his teeth, he said reluctantly: "Okay, one hundred is one hundred, don't regret it."
Jia Zhang smiled proudly: "Huh, that's pretty much it. But you have to do it well. If you mess up, neither of us will suffer."
When Liu Haizhong returned home, he pulled his second aunt aside and whispered to her: "Old lady, you have to do me a favor these days. Don't you often chat with those old ladies in the yard? Keep an eye out for Li Dong coming home.
If you see no one in his house, come and tell me immediately."
The second aunt looked at him with some confusion: "What are you doing? Why are you staring at other people's homes? Don't do bad things."
Liu Haizhong waved his hand impatiently: "Don't worry so much, just do as I say. I have something important to do, and when it is completed, it will be good for our family. When you are just gossiping in the yard all day
Just take a look at it, isn't it difficult?"
Although the second aunt still had some doubts in her heart, it was not easy to ask any more questions. After all, in this family, Liu Haizhong always told the truth. She nodded: "Okay, I'll keep an eye on it for you. But don't cause any trouble."
, we have to live a good life in this courtyard."
From then on, when the second aunt was chatting with people in the yard every day, she would look at Li Donglai's house intentionally or unintentionally.
…
Early the next morning, the sun shone in the courtyard. While getting dressed, Li Donglai said to Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, I'm going out to buy some mousetraps from the supply and marketing cooperative."
Ding Qiunan was making the bed. When he heard this, he turned his head in confusion: "Mouse trap? There are no mice in our house. Why did you buy this?"
Li Donglai just smiled, did not answer, and continued to walk towards the door. Ding Qiunan chased after him for two steps: "Donglai, you said, how strange it is to buy a mousetrap for no reason."
Li Donglai stopped and looked back at Ding Qiunan: "Don't worry about it, I have my uses." He knew in his heart that this mousetrap was not to deal with mice, but to catch the thief who might sneak into the home again. He didn't want to
Ding Qiunan was worried, so he didn't explain.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Ding Qiunan looked at Li Donglai's leaving figure and was full of doubts in his heart, but he also knew her husband's temper and what he didn't want to say, it was useless to ask, so he could only helplessly say
He shook his head and continued to do his own thing.
Li Donglai stood in front of the counter of the supply and marketing cooperative, took out a few industrial tickets and corresponding money from his pocket, handed it to the salesperson, and said: "Comrade, I want to buy some mouse cages."
The saleswoman was a young girl. She looked at the tickets and money in Li Donglai's hand, and shook her head helplessly: "Comrade, I'm sorry, the supply and marketing cooperative no longer sells rat cages. They don't have the goods, and there's nothing we can do."
Li Donglai frowned: "Why is it out of stock? Aren't these rat cages usually on sale? Comrade, take a look and see if there is anything in stock? I really need it."
The salesperson explained patiently: "It's really gone. There have been some changes in the distribution of materials recently, and the supply of many things has been adjusted. This mouse cage has not been in stock for a while, and I guess it will take a while to get it."
Li Donglai was a little disappointed. He looked around in the supply and marketing cooperative and found no trace of the mousetrap.
"This thing has become a rarity." Li Donglai shook his head helplessly, put away the industrial tickets and money again, and turned around and left the supply and marketing cooperative.
As soon as he walked to the door, he saw Silly Zhu carrying a bottle to make soy sauce. Silly Zhu had sharp eyes. When he saw Li Donglai, he greeted him enthusiastically: "Brother Donglai, what did you come to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy? Why did you come out empty-handed?"
As he said that, he put the soy sauce bottle on the table aside.
Li Donglai smiled bitterly: "I originally wanted to buy some mouse cages, but the salesperson said they are no longer for sale now and they are out of stock."
Silly Zhu's eyes lit up, he patted his thigh and said: "Brother Donglai, don't worry. My apprentice Ma Hua has a relative who works at the scrap yard. There are rat traps in the scrap yard if they are not kept in good condition. Although they may be old, they are
It should still be usable with some repairs.”
When Li Donglai heard this, hope ignited in his eyes: "Really? That's great, Silly Zhu, do you think you can ask MCA to ask for help? This matter is quite important to me."
Silly Zhu patted his chest and assured: "It's no problem, Brother Donglai. As we have a relationship, your business is my business. I will go to MCA and ask him to ask his relatives. If there is any news, I will
Tell you."
Li Donglai looked at Silly Zhu gratefully: "Thank you so much, Silly Zhu. If you can really find the mousetrap, it will help me a lot."
Silly Zhu grinned: "Thank you, brother Donglai, you have helped me so much, I should help you. Just wait for my news." After saying that, he picked up the soy sauce bottle and went to find MCA in a hurry.
Already.
Sha Zhu ran all the way to the canteen of the steel rolling mill, with beads of sweat on his forehead. Ma Hua was busy in the kitchen, and when he raised his head, he saw Sha Zhu, with a surprised look on his face: "Master, you don't have to go to work today? Why all of a sudden?
Came here?"
Silly Zhu put down the soy sauce bottle, took a breath and said: "There is an emergency, I have to ask you for help."
Ma Hua quickly put down what he was doing, walked over and asked, "What's the matter? Master, tell me."
Silly Zhu pulled Ma Hua aside and whispered: "Don't you have a relative who works at the scrap yard? Your Donglai brother is in a hurry to get mouse traps. The supply and marketing cooperative cannot buy them. We are thinking that there might be some in the scrap yard.
.Can you ask your relatives to help look for it?"
When Ma Hua heard this, he laughed: "Hey, what did I think it was? It's simple. I'll go tell my relatives right now, but Master, why does Brother Donglai need a mousetrap? Is there a rat infestation in his house?"
Silly Zhu waved his hand: "Don't worry about it so much, just take care of this matter first." Ma Hua nodded and immediately prepared to contact his relatives.
In the afternoon, news came from MCA that there were indeed more than a dozen mousetraps in his relative's junk shop.
When Li Donglai heard this, a smile appeared on his face and he walked out of the room: "Really? That's great. Ma Hua, are you free now? Go with your uncle to get those mousetraps back."
Ma Hua patted his chest and said, "I'm just here to accompany you to pick it up when I have time. Let's go now."
Li Donglai nodded and walked to the scrap station with Ma Hua. Along the way, Li Donglai thought in his mind that with these mouse traps, he could set up some traps at home. If the thief comes again, he will definitely suffer a lot.
Li Donglai and Ma Hua walked into the scrap shop. The store was filled with all kinds of waste items and exuded an old atmosphere. Ma Hua immediately saw his second uncle Ma Shan who was settling accounts behind the counter, and he quickly ran over and shouted:
"Second uncle, I'm here."
Ma Shan raised his head and saw Ma Hua. He stood up with a smile and said, "Xiao Hua, why are you here?"
Ma Hua pulled Li Donglai over and introduced: "Second uncle, this is Li Donglai, my master Shazhu's friend. We are here to buy mouse traps. I heard you have them here?"
Ma Shan looked at Li Donglai and said enthusiastically: "Oh, it turns out he is Shazhu's friend. There is a mouse trap. Come with me." After that, he took Li Donglai and Ma Hua to the warehouse.
The warehouse was a little dark and filled with the smell of dust. Ma Shan rummaged through a pile of debris for a while and muttered: "It should be here...ah, I found it." I saw him dragging it out from the corner.
A box, when opened, revealed sixteen mousetraps neatly arranged inside.
Li Donglai looked at the sixteen mousetraps and felt happy. He hurriedly said to Ma Shan: "Manager Ma, I want all these mousetraps. How much do you think I have to give you?"
Ma Shan smiled and waved his hand: "Come from the east, you don't need to pay. Thanks to you and Silly Zhu's care of the MCA in the steel rolling mill these years, he was able to learn the craft and have a good future. These mouse traps were originally waste products.
It’s not worth a lot of money, just think of it as my thanks to you.”
Li Donglai quickly declined: "How can this be done? One code is one code, you are also doing business, I can't let you suffer a loss."
Ma Shan patted Li Donglai on the shoulder: "Don't be polite to me. No one wants this thing here. If you are really serious, just help MCA more when you have the opportunity in the future."
Li Donglai knew in his heart that he couldn't take these mousetraps for nothing. Even if Ma Shan was kind-hearted, he had to act according to the rules. So when he and MCA were about to leave, when Ma Shan wasn't paying attention, he quietly put sixteen yuan in the
It was placed on the table of the scrap shop, pressed with an old ledger, which looked inconspicuous.
Ma Shan enthusiastically sent Li Donglai and Ma Hua out of the scrap shop, and told them to come back often when they were free. When he returned to the shop, when he was sorting out the table, he found the sixteen yuan and the money under the ledger. He was startled at first.
, and then he understood, with a happy smile on his face.
Ma Shan took the money and was filled with emotion: "This Li Donglai is such a good person. There are not many people like him who are honest and know the rules these days. It seems that Ma Hua has followed the right people by following Silly Zhu and the others." He
Keep the money carefully and prepare to find an opportunity to return it to Li Donglai later.
After Li Donglai returned home carrying the large bag of mouse traps, he began to get busy. He first carefully observed every corner of the yard, thinking about the possible routes for the thief to sneak in, and then placed the mouse traps based on these routes.
While he was concentrating on the arrangement, two little guys, Wei Dong and Wei Guo, heard the noise and ran over curiously. Wei Dong blinked his big eyes and asked, "Dad, what are you doing?"
Li Donglai adjusted the position of the mouse trap and replied: "When it comes to catching mice, you two little devils should stay away from these traps. Don't accidentally step on them. This thing will hurt your feet if they pinch you."