Chapter 152 Robbery Encounters a Friend

I made 4,000 yuan in one night, and I was so happy that I felt like I was floating on air.

"Don't get cocky, or someone might target you."

Following the direction of his sidelong glance, he noticed three burly men staring at him suspiciously. He immediately became alert, reached into his bag, and put the ginseng money into his personal storage space.

"Goodness, we've probably been watched for a while now. Let's get out of here."

Upon hearing this, the young man's eyes narrowed slightly. He tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "They won't dare to attack because there are many of them. Once we get to the foot of the mountain, we'll be outnumbered, which will be exactly what they want. Now, let's... pick out some handy weapons!"

Yunxia slapped her forehead, realizing that she had been blinded by money and hadn't thought things through. She then grabbed the boy and began searching for a suitable weapon.

Iron pestle, no, too weak!

A shovel won't do; it's too big and difficult to carry!

A dagger won't work; ranged attacks are ineffective!

...

After much deliberation, Yunxia chose a women's fencing set, suitable for both close and long-range attacks, while Jiang Chao opted for... a wooden stick. In his words, the simpler the weapon, the easier it would be to use.

After picking through the selections, I wandered around a few more times, bought some small odds and ends, and then leisurely made my way down the mountain. When I reached the halfway point, suddenly, three masked men blocked my path.

"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll!"

Ugh, what a cliché opening. The girl holds a fencing sword, ready to attack at any moment, while the boy grips a wooden stick, keeping a close eye on the three people in front of him. If they show even the slightest tendency to attack, the stick will surely smash them over the head.

"Heh heh, you dare to act wildly on my turf? You're asking for death!"

Suddenly, a young man appeared out of nowhere, wielding an iron rod in both hands. In just a few moves, he knocked the masked thieves to the ground, sending them tumbling and scrambling away.

The situation unfolded in ways completely different from what was expected. Yunxia broke free from someone's hand, took small steps forward, and saw the person in front of her clearly. However, the words of thanks stuck in her throat, and she couldn't say them no matter what.

"Gu... Xun, what are you doing here?"

The young man flicked a stray hair from his forehead and said arrogantly, "Look at my discerning eyes, I recognized you two a long time ago. You're just a bunch of scum who dare to break the rules of the black market. Don't worry, someone will take care of those three."

The girl looked herself up and down. She was disguised very well, so how did she get recognized?

Jiang Chao couldn't stand it anymore, so he strode forward and patted the bulging handbag. "The little bee embroidery on it gives you away."

Oops, even the best-laid plans can go wrong! Who would have thought that the tiny bee would expose me!

"Don't be discouraged. Actually, your disguise skills are pretty good. Compared to me, you're only a street behind. Let's go get some late-night snacks."

Even at this point, he still couldn't resist boasting. Yun Xia shook her head helplessly, gaining a deeper understanding of his narcissism.

"What restaurant is still open in the middle of the night?"

"Young Master Jiang, you don't understand, do you? Come on, I'll take you both there."

After wandering around for a while, they were indeed a bit hungry. They winked at Jiang Chao, and the two followed Gu Xun down the mountain, squeezing onto Hong Chi. Before long, they arrived at a bustling food street.

Grilled meat, fried skewers, fried dough sticks, sesame flatbread...

It has everything imaginable; anything a person can think of, it's here.

"Goodness, I've lived in Jiangcheng for so many years and I never knew there was such a place."

"Oh dear, you two are both good kids. You go to sleep as soon as night falls. Your daily routine is just going from one place to another. You don't go to many good places or fun places."

As he spoke, he led the two to a small stall, sat down as if they were old friends, and ordered the owner to serve his signature dishes.

A dozen minutes later, the small table was filled with river delicacies such as grilled fish, stir-fried snails, and braised prawns. The portions were generous and the ingredients were plentiful, giving the food a rustic, homey feel.

"Wow! It's so fresh, Jiang Chao, try some, the snail meat is super delicious."

"Heh heh, not afraid of parasites anymore?"

High school curriculum already covers these topics; snails contain an alarmingly high number of parasites.

Before the girl could speak, the vegetable stall owner became displeased, "Young man, the river fish at my stall are all artificially farmed, very clean and hygienic. Don't make false accusations without evidence!"

"Oh my, after being treated at high temperatures, all the bacteria and viruses are dead. In the summer, when you peel the bayberry, you can still see wriggling worms. Here, have a taste. A little dirt won't hurt you!"

Unable to resist the girl's insistence, the boy opened his mouth and chewed a piece of the carefully prepared snail meat. It was chewy and had a delicious flavor that rushed to his mind. "Hmm, the taste is indeed not bad." Despite his changed opinion, he still refused to eat the snail meat because he was concerned about his image.

Yunxia was used to his stubbornness and willingness to suffer for his pride. She chatted with the masked boy while enjoying her food.

"Ginseng, that's a really good thing. You're amazing, girl. You managed to get your hands on something so rare."

Cough cough! Cough cough!

The girl pretended to choke on the fish, coughing a few times to ease the awkwardness. "Oh well, it was just a lucky break. I'll earn some pocket money so I can buy some meat for my family."

Whether it's fruits and vegetables or extracting green water, the girl seems to have countless secrets. Gu Xun has a good grasp of the appropriate boundaries in his interactions with people, and he doesn't ask too many questions, but simply smiles and serves her food.

"Small yellow croaker, the stall's signature dish, give it a try!"

Crispy and fragrant, even the fish bones could be chewed up. It was so delicious that the girl ate several pieces. Gu Xun smiled and asked the stall owner to bring another plate.

After finishing their late-night snack, the boy packed a plastic bag and rode his motorcycle to take the two to the entrance of Huaimin Street. "Yunxia, ​​Bai Ye has a relative who deals in medicinal herbs. If you need any goods next time, you can ask him for help. See you later!"

Without waiting for the girl's reply, he waved his hand and rode away on his red steed!

"Hiss, Boss Gu is probably going to get a scolding!"

"Huh?" What does this mean? The boy's thought process is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

"Isn't the loud rumbling noise disturbing the neighbors?"

After saying that, he turned and walked into the alley. Yunxia pouted and followed him with small steps. The two of them tiptoed and, like thieves, pushed open the courtyard gate and crouched down to enter the main room.

Suddenly, a wooden branch pressed against the back of the girl's neck, and a sinister voice sounded from behind her.

"Tell me, where did that lone man and woman go in the middle of the night?"

Oh no, the husky has woken up. It turns its head, smiles sheepishly, offers a plastic bag, and whispers, "I woke up hungry, so I went out to find food. Here, I brought this for you."

The boy slightly raised his eyes, looked into the bag, and his nose twitched as he smelled a mouthwatering aroma. "Hmph, don't think you can get rid of me with a little food. Tell me, where have you been gallivanting in the middle of the night?"

Most importantly, they didn't even take me with them!

"Hehe!"

With a swift turn, the boy subdued the crazed husky and seized its lifeline. "Hey, you have two choices: either take the takeout bag and eat in the yard, or wake An'an and I'll beat you up."

Knowing when to quit while you're ahead is his life motto. "First, I choose the first one, ouch, it hurts...it hurts, let go!"

After gaining her freedom, she grabbed a plastic bag and ran quickly to the yard. Standing under a tree, she gave the cold-faced boy a resentful look, and finally snorted, took out a small yellow croaker, and started crunching on it.