Volume 1 Chapter 62 Untitled (Please Collect)

  Huang Li let out a soft sigh and shook his head in dismay at the scene before him.

  Zhen Niang gave him the money, but still seemed uncertain, walked a few steps, then stopped and turned back to look at those three blind children.

  "It's two dollars, brother, it really is two dollars." The blind girl shook the singing boy's hand excitedly.

  The boy who was singing stopped and licked his lips, saying: "Let's go, first buy something to eat, I'm so hungry that I can't sing anymore."

  "Little sister, put the money away safely and spend it thriftily, it will be enough for us to use for three days." The boy who was playing the zither also put away his instrument and reminded her carefully.

  Although the three children were blind, their actions still coordinated very well. The singer held a bamboo pole in front to explore the way, the blind girl was in the middle, and the string player was at the back, with one pulling another's clothes, like a string of large shrimp slowly swimming in the crowd.

  Looking at the three blind children disappearing in the crowd, Zhen Niang gazed at the calendar and sighed bitterly: "Growing up so big, I haven't seen fewer beggars asking for food, but today these three children made me feel so uncomfortable in my heart! That blind girl, losing her eyesight at such a young age, what year and month can she finally struggle to the end?"

  Huang Li thought for a moment and persuaded, "People have their own fate. To put it bluntly, this life is just two words: perseverance. No matter good or bad, one must think positively. Even if not for oneself, one must live for the sake of those who care about them. What do you think?"

  Zhen Niang's gaze fell on Niu Niu, and after a moment, she nodded lightly, as if she really understood the meaning of Huang Li's words.

  After wandering around in a big circle, Huang Li was carrying quite a few things, and Zhen Niang's small bundle was also full to the brim. The three of them arrived at Dongsi Archway just as night was falling.

  There was a restaurant on the corner of the street. Huang Li stopped in his tracks and asked with a smile, "Are you guys tired? Are you hungry?"

  "I'm not hungry, but my legs are aching from walking in such a big circle. It's really not close." Zhen Niang switched the small package to her other arm, with a hint of a smile on her face.

  "I'm hungry, Uncle, let's go to a restaurant." Jingniang was usually frugal, and it was rare for Niuniu to get such an extravagant treat, so she couldn't miss the opportunity. She stretched out her small hand, pointing at the restaurant, and smiled especially happily.

  "You child, isn't the money you spent today enough? Just go back and be a mute, why must you waste it outside?" Zhen Niang scolded gently, reprimanding Niu Niu.

  "Hehe, you guys might as well accompany me, I can't cook anyway. Can't go back on an empty stomach, right? Besides, we made it just in time today, and it saves us from going back in the dark to cook." Huang Li smiled and pulled up Niu Niu's small hand, heading towards the restaurant.

  Zhen Niang stepped into the restaurant, saw the hustle and bustle inside, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous, as if everyone's eyes were on her. After wandering around outside for half a day, she hadn't worried about getting separated from Huang Li, but now that they were inside, she was afraid of being left behind and didn't want to let Huang Li get too far away from her. She quickened her pace, lowered her head, and closely followed behind Huang Li.

  The upstairs was quiet, and three people were warmly invited by the shop assistant to go upstairs and sat down at a table by the window.

  "What's for dinner?" Huang Li asked with a smile.

  Zhen Niang didn't say a word, but shook her head quickly with a pursed mouth. Niu Niu, however, paid no attention to this and blinked her big eyes as she looked at the small wooden board on the wall, which had several recipes written on it. They were all relatively ordinary dishes, and she couldn't recognize all the characters, so she pointed with her hand and said: "That slippery thing is delicious, that round thing is delicious..."

  The young shop assistant wiped the table clean and accompanied by a smile said: "Slippery dumplings, fried dough balls, these are all home-style dishes, our craftsmanship is authentic, and the price is cheap. I don't dare say it's the best in the distance, but among the four牌楼 households, none of them are better than us. Sir, madam, please take care of us from now on."

  Zhen Niang's face turned red, and she came out with Huang Li very happily. However, the image of these three people looks like a family no matter how you look at it, so it's no wonder others got it wrong.

  Huang Li smiled faintly and followed Niu Niu's intention, ordering two dishes and three plates of dumplings. While waiting for the food to arrive, he picked up the newspaper and began to read it carefully. Earlier, he had only heard the newsboy shouting headlines, but now that he was reading it closely, he saw that there were indeed reports about the latest developments in the Kawasaki Commercial Corporation case.

  Deception and deception, deceiving the heavens and crossing the seas, are naturally a familiar path for special operations organizations like the Blue Shirt Society. The other day, the anti-Japanese Righteous and Brave Army led by Sun Yongjin, who was active in the southern part of Rehe, retreated to the "non-military zone" south of the Great Wall after being pursued by the Japanese army. The chief of staff of the Japanese Tianjin garrison, Sakai Takashi, made representations to the Nationalist government, and the Kwantung Army immediately crossed the Great Wall and defeated this anti-Japanese force at Zunhua Maoshan.

  Now this matter has been cleverly utilized, a revenge group called the "Kill Japanese League" composed of remnants of the Righteous Brave Army published a message in the newspaper, claiming responsibility for the Kawasaki Merchant Corporation incident. To show that they are not indiscriminately killing innocent people, but only taking bloody revenge to avenge the commander of the Righteous Brave Army, Sun Yongqin, and his comrades, some secret documents from the Kawasaki Merchant Corporation were revealed, proving that the Kawasaki Merchant Corporation is an intelligence agency for the Japanese, engaging in despicable activities. Finally, this fake "Kill Japanese League" claimed that they would continue to fight, on land and water, on their home soil, and engage in a bloody battle with the Japanese invaders to the end.

  Huang Li rubbed his mouth, this arrangement is considered to have cleared the government and the Blue Shirt Society, as well as himself. The charges were all pinned on the non-existent leader of the Kill Japanese League, and it's estimated that this league will take the blame for many more things in the future. It's likely that the creation of this league was also a long-term consideration by the Blue Shirt Society. Heh heh, the Kill Japanese League is better called the Blame League.

  The waiter brought over the dishes, his mouth as slick as if it had been greased, and another string of flattering words slid out.

  Huang Li picked up his chopsticks and only then noticed that Zhen Niang still had a small bundle slung over her arm. He couldn't help but smile, "Why are you still carrying it? Come on, put it on the stool, let's eat."

  Zhen Niang also smiled with pursed lips, put the package on an empty stool in front of the table, and let out a gentle sigh, she was indeed a bit tired.

  After dinner, Huang Li asked for two more catties of dumplings and had Zhen Niang deliver them to He Dagu's family as a snack. Only then did he send Zhen Niang and her daughter to the entrance of the Da Za Inn.

  Niangniang hugged the dumplings and rushed to the courtyard, eager to offer them as a gift. Huang Li stopped in her tracks and smiled at Zhen Niang, saying: "It's getting late, I won't go in now. Tomorrow you can pack up, and the day after tomorrow I'll come to pick you and Niangniang up."

  Zhen Niang nodded and asked in a low voice, "I heard from Uncle He that you are going to do business, I don't know how far you will go, alone on the road, be careful and take care of your body."

  "Hehe, saying goodbye now is a bit early, isn't it?" Huang Li teased: "You're so eager for me to leave!"

  "No, no, it's not like that." Zhen Niang's face turned red as she hastily explained: "I, I didn't mean to say that, I, I'm not, not that kind of person."

  "Don't be in a hurry." Huang Li stretched out his hand and patted Zhen Niang's shoulder, saying softly: "I was just teasing you, go on in quickly, it's been a tiring day."

  Zhen Niang slowly walked into the courtyard, and couldn't help but turn her head back to look. The streetlamp at the corner of the road emitted a dim yellow light, and Huang Li's familiar figure was still standing there, the cigarette butt in his mouth flickering on and off...