“There’s definitely something wrong. I don’t know what it is, but something huge must have happened.”
"Aren't you overthinking it?"
"Too much? Too little! I feel like Guai Guai is hiding something."
"He didn't tell us, which means it's not time yet, so don't worry."
"Nonsense, isn't your child your own flesh and blood? Of course you're not in a hurry. Ugh, I called you to ask for your opinion, but you actually tried to persuade me. Old Chu, you're so annoying. I'm not saying anything now. Get up early and eat early. By the way, my mom said you haven't eaten at her place for several days."
"The school cafeteria is pretty good too."
"It's all bland and watery. You're having lunch at my mom's today. I told her I'd cook you something delicious. Okay, that's all."
Chu's mother angrily hung up the phone: "Hmph! If you've lost weight when you get home, see how I deal with you."
At this moment, the sky was just beginning to lighten, and after two days of wind and rain, the dust had been washed away, and the sky was clear and blue.
Chu's mother got up early in the morning and, using the first rays of dawn, carefully observed the house, even more thoroughly than the day before, but found nothing.
I couldn't find anything wrong with it.
She stood there for a moment, glanced at her son's tightly closed door, and then quietly left the room.
When I got downstairs, some people were already up and exercising in the community.
Chu's mother inquired about the situation in room 2003 from several elderly men and women, but received no answer. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "These people are neighbors, yet they don't know anything about the situation. I know all the people in our town."
As they approached the entrance of the residential compound, Chu's mother saw the security guard pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. Her eyes lit up, and she went up to him and asked, "Grandpa, have you been working here for a long time?"
"For over ten years," the security guard said with a hint of pride. "During my time as a security guard, there hasn't been a single major incident in the entire community. I'm not bragging, but petty thieves would avoid me like the plague. Do you know why? Because I'm their nemesis. When I was young, I participated in special forces selection. I have incredibly sharp eyes..."
“Yes, yes, I think you’re no ordinary person.” Chu’s mother nodded in agreement. Actually, she’d only heard the security guard’s words in one ear and out the other, remembering nothing. Seeing the security guard looking quite smug and wanting to continue recounting his past glories, she quickly interrupted him:
"Sir, I want to ask you something. What's the situation with that young man in apartment 2003, unit 2? Does he live here often? Who has he been in contact with, men or women...?"
Upon hearing this, the security guard sized up Chu's mother and cautiously asked, "Who are you? Our community protects the privacy of its residents."
“I am his mother.”
"Oh," the security guard said in a strange tone, "No, he always keeps to himself."
"Think about it again carefully."
"No, really."
Chu's mother felt dejected, and said in a low voice, "Alright, thank you, sir."
After saying that, he walked out of the residential area.
Watching that retreating figure, the security guard took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, took a puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke: "I've lived an upright life, but I never thought that in my old age I'd have to let that brat twist the truth and talk nonsense. Damn it, I've really fallen from grace."
Yang Meina and He Yi learned that Chu Fang had bought house number 2003 from the security guard. The old man was loose-lipped, so they quickly covered up the leak to prevent it from happening again.
The way to plug the loophole is simple: just take out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes.
... ...
Chu's mother took a walk around the neighborhood, carefully observing her surroundings, hoping to glean some clues from the living environment, but unfortunately, she failed.
As she walked past a milk tea shop, Chu's mother stopped, pondering a decision: to drink or not to drink.
Drinking it will make you fat and waste your money.
If you don't drink, what's the point of living?
In an instant, I made up my mind: drink!
You can't wrong yourself.
"Hello, I'd like a large cup of candied orange."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Chu's mother immediately cheered up, sat down beside her, swayed her body, and looked around at the surrounding environment and pedestrians.
In no time, the beaten orange juice was ready. Chu's mother picked up a straw and poked it into the center, taking small sips of the sweet drink. Her eyes narrowed instantly, and she was overjoyed.
"Hello," the waiter said, bowing.
"Hello, what can I do for you?" Chu's mother asked.
"You haven't paid yet."
"Okay, sure."
As she was speaking, Chu's mother reached for her phone to scan the QR code, but couldn't find it. Ah, she suddenly remembered that she had carelessly left her phone at home and hadn't taken it with her when she left.
In an instant, a blush spread across Chu's mother's face, and even the sweet oranges lost their sweetness.
It's so embarrassing to not have money to pay the bill.
She said timidly, "Could I postpone the payment? I'll pay you when I get home."
"You want to pay on credit?" The waiter seemed to notice the middle-aged woman's predicament. "I'm very sorry, no, we are a chain store, I am not the owner."
"Oh? How about I work for you for a few hours?"
"Um... I'm sorry, no." The waiter thought for a moment, "Do you have...?"
"I'll pay this lady's bill."
Just then, a clear voice reached their ears, accompanied by the sound of "Alipay payment of six yuan" echoing from inside the store.
After someone paid, the waiter left.
Chu's mother immediately breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had just survived a calamity. She stood up and said to the kind person in front of her, "Thank you, you are a kind person."
The kind person was immediately amused by the words: "Auntie is fine."
"Kind person, don't go." Seeing that the other person was about to leave, Chu's mother stopped them. "Wait a moment, I'll call my son to return the money to you."
"No need, Auntie, it's just a few dollars."
"Even a few dollars is still money, I must return it to you."
"Really, you don't need to."
"Yes, I will."
“... ..."
The two sides started to pull at each other.
Chu's mother was resolute and her tone was firm. She stubbornly held onto the kind-hearted person, preventing them from leaving, while the latter simply smiled slightly.
Looking at that smile, Chu's mother was stunned for a moment: "Baby, you are so beautiful."
Baby? ... The kind person was clearly taken aback, obviously surprised, but then shook their head: "Auntie, thank you for the compliment, but forget about the money."
"No way, it's only right to pay back debts." Mother Chu stuck to her principles.
Faced with such a stubborn aunt, the kind-hearted person had no choice but to nod in agreement. The two left the milk tea shop and chatted as they walked.
After walking for a while, Chu's mother finally realized, "Oh, I was just calling my son!"
"Honey, can I borrow your phone for a bit?"
... ...
"What???!!!"
"Mom, are you hurt?"
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