He was once a top-tier assassin, an existence that even international police feared. Now, he's the small owner of a dry-cleaning shop.
To take care of his younger brother and sister, whom...
After considering various places to eat, Li Jia once again chose the Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles on the snack street. The reason she chose this place was mainly due to what happened in the morning, plus the fact that Li Jia hadn't eaten there for a while and was somewhat craving the hot and spicy taste.
Soon, Li Jia's car arrived at the intersection of the snack street. She found a parking space, closed the car door, and walked to the Yunnan Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles snack shop. She was a little surprised to see the snack shop packed with people, but then she understood. The rice noodles were so delicious that it was natural that many people would come to eat. Seeing the busy old man, Li Jia stepped into the shop.
"Grandpa, it's been a long time! Business is booming! Congratulations!" The old man smiled gratefully when he saw Li Jia, and then led her to a small, private dining room in the back. "My benefactor, thanks to you, otherwise my little shop would probably have to close down. Please wait here for a moment, extra spicy rice noodles, coming right up!"
The old man's enthusiasm warmed Li Jia's heart. She realized that doing good deeds really does bring good fortune. Looking at the old man's genuine smile, Li Jia suddenly felt a small sense of accomplishment.
Soon, a person walked in from outside, carrying a large bowl of steaming rice noodles. After entering the room and seeing Li Jia, he suddenly froze. "It's you!"
"Oh, it's you? Could it be... you're Jing An?" Li Jia looked at Xiao An, who was carrying a bowl of rice noodles. He was dressed as a waiter, and his long hair had been cut short. At first glance, he looked like a student.
“That’s right, I’m that bastard Jing An.” Xiao An finished speaking and put the rice noodles in his hand on the table. His eyes looked at Li Jia, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated. Li Jia smiled and said, “What do you want to say? Go ahead and say it.”
"Can you tell me where you modified your car?" Xiao An was still bothered by Li Jia's Passat beating his GTO and couldn't let it go. Today was the second time he had seen Li Jia, so he naturally wanted to keep asking.
"Hehe, do you really want to know?" Li Jia knew that car enthusiasts often had some obsessive ideas. After seeing Xiao An nod affirmatively, Li Jia put down her chopsticks. "I modified it myself."
"It's...it's you? How is that possible?" Xiao An looked at the handsome man in the white suit and naturally couldn't believe it. It was simply impossible. Everyone who modifies cars is strong and healthy.
"I've already told you the truth. There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me. Go on with your work and stop thinking about that kind of life. Find a better job and live a happy life as an ordinary person." After saying that, Li Jia ignored Xiao An and started eating her rice noodles by herself.
Xiao An glanced at Li Jia, but didn't say anything. He turned around and went out to help. Ever since he lost to Li Jia that night, he had been kicked out by Zhang Shaolong. Fortunately, the two people who were helping him had a very good relationship with Xiao An, and Xiao An had given them all the money he had. So he was only given a symbolic beating and then thrown on the street.
After feeling disheartened and depressed for a few days, Xiao An returned to her father-in-law's snack shop, where she knelt down and received a severe beating. Only then did she stay at the old man's snack shop to help out, and she has been doing so ever since.
After Li Jia finished her meal, when she was about to pay and leave the snack shop, the old man refused to take her money. In the end, Li Jia had no choice but to put the money away and left the snack street amidst the old man's thanks. As for Xiao An, thankfully he didn't chase after Li Jia to ask her any more questions, because he still didn't believe Li Feng's words.
The Passat drove to an audio equipment store and found a lighting and audio specialty store. After explaining her needs to the owner, the owner helped her choose a set of lights and briefly told Li Jia how to pick them up. Only then did Li Jia rush back to the dry cleaner.
After an hour of work on the second floor, Li Jia finally sat on the sofa, looking at her accomplishment and taking a big gulp of mineral water. "Finally done!" In addition to the complete home theater audio system she already had, she also bought a new set of small floor lights, which was more than enough for a small dance party.
Meng Yao, who had been busy downstairs, took a moment to go upstairs and check on things. She then smiled and handed Li Jia a tissue before sitting down next to her. "All done?"
Li Jia nodded, took the scented tissue from Meng Yao, and wiped her forehead, which was dry. This feeling was absolutely enjoyable for Li Jia; it felt really good to have someone care about her. Looking at Meng Yao sitting next to her, Li Jia sincerely said, "Thank you!"
"Hehe, no need to thank me. Let's figure out a few moves to deal with Xiaoyu first." Meng Yao still didn't believe Li Jia could breakdance. After saying that, she got up and went downstairs, leaving Li Jia sitting there in a daze. "I really can dance!"
Finally, the time to test Li Jia had arrived. After the three of them finished eating the various vegetable and egg stir-fries made by Zhou Xiaoyu, a family dance party that would be held every week thereafter began.
Li Jia and Meng Yao had expanded the space in the room as much as possible. The main lights in the room had been turned off, leaving only two table lamps next to the TV and a set of seven small floor lamps of different colors that Li Jia had just bought. The colorful lights moved around in the space, creating a somewhat ballroom atmosphere.
Li Jia was already standing in the large open space in the middle of the living room. Zhou Xiaoyu and Meng Yao were on the sofa with expectant expressions. This was Zhou Xiaoyu's strong request to let Li Jia show off her skills, otherwise the dance party could not start. Li Jia changed into a brand new casual outfit, with a pair of white casual shoes on her feet. The top two buttons of her shirt were not buttoned, making her stand out from the crowd.
"Let's begin! Brother Li! If you don't know how to jump, just jump a few times." Zhou Xiaoyu's face was flushed. Today, she specially wore the same outfit as yesterday: a mini skirt, a white crop top, and newly bought sneakers. She was sitting on the sofa, crossing her legs, encouraging Li Jia.
"You really don't trust me at all?" Li Jia was still making a final effort, while waiting for the music to start.
"I believe in you. So I want you to show us something first, so I can choose your best and most impressive moves when we learn them later." Zhou Xiaoyu said, then looked at Li Jia with a teasing smile.
Meng Yao sat to the side, quietly watching Li Jia with a smile on her face.
Suddenly, a heavy-paced piece of music came from the speakers, and Li Jia's body suddenly seemed to lose control and began to twist strangely to the rhythm of the music. Zhou Xiaoyu and Meng Yao, who were sitting next to her, couldn't take their eyes off Li Jia's movements. "Is this street dance?"