Chapter 68 Ah Zheng, the Zheng of "Kite"
Shen Jin was completely unaware of Xie Li's wicked intentions. He was also somewhat bewildered by the stranger who suddenly appeared that night, unable to understand why he had suddenly barged in without harming him, but instead told him to leave the city if he wanted to live.
It sounded like a threat.
Shen Jin wondered, was someone trying to hurt him? Why?
Shen Jin was completely baffled. He thought about it for almost the entire night but still couldn't find an answer, and then he drifted off to sleep.
He was woken up by the barking of dogs the next day, since there were no chickens in the house, so he couldn't hear any crowing.
"Stop barking..." Shen Jin yawned and got out of bed, staring at the barking dog with sleepy eyes, and mumbled, "Are you hungry? I'll feed you."
The people living on the east side are very friendly. They know that he is dull-witted and different from before, and that he can't do many things. Therefore, many people are willing to exchange some money with him for the vegetables he grows before going out, and then use that money to buy some food for him in the city.
Therefore, Shen Jin was not forced to live like a monk, eating only vegetarian food all day long.
After feeding the dog and washing up, Shen Jin cooked some simple porridge. When he was full and about to go to the back mountain to prepare the vegetables as usual, he paused slightly.
I have some bad feelings.
The words the stranger had spoken last night flashed rapidly through his mind, chilling Shen Jin to the bone. He muttered to himself, "Danger... Yes, there will be danger..."
When he sensed potential danger, his first reaction was to grab his dog, hide inside, close the door, and then huddle under the covers without saying a word, thinking that this would ensure his safety.
But just as he was about to put this series of "safe" plans into action, an instinctive resistance arose within him, and he decisively shook his head: "No, no! Something doesn't seem right! Someone came here last night, that big bad guy could have done it too!"
What should we do? He doesn't seem to know where to hide. After all, even the blankets aren't safe anymore. Does he have to hide in the rice bin?
He went to the rice bin and took a look. It was too small to fit him and a dog, so he temporarily gave up the idea. But a voice deep inside him told him to run away.
A primal fear made him immediately pick up the puppy and step out of the house. His face was pale, and he said haltingly, "I heard there are a lot of wild fruits on the mountain. I think... we should move here temporarily?"
He remembered the big mountain behind their house, with its towering peaks and lush trees, teeming with reptiles and flying animals, and abundant edible fruits that tasted delicious.
However, there are too many dangers on the mountain, and many people dare not go up easily.
The puppy in his arms seemed not to understand him, and could only tilt its head and whimper.
“We’ll move! We’ll come back when it’s safe!” Shen Jin said firmly. He would only feel safe if he left this place; otherwise, he would always feel uneasy.
After putting on a coat, he quickly searched the room again, thinking about what tools he could use for self-defense so that if anything hurt him, he could hit it hard!
But he was really poor and had nothing to show for himself. In the end, he could only carry a small knife so he could cut fruit and an iron rod. He sneaked out of his house and, after making sure no one had seen him, secretly went up the mountain.
He didn't know why he had to be so secretive, but only in this way did he feel safe, since now he had nothing left to rely on except for a dog.
Yan Yu was no longer in the city; he had gone to another province to take care of some business. Feeling uneasy, he called home, and Xie Li answered. After a brief greeting, he asked, "How has Shen Jin been lately?"
Xie Li was surprised that Yan Yu called back to inquire about Shen Jin's condition. Her eyes turned cold, and she gritted her teeth, but said with a smile, "It's...it's alright...nothing's wrong."
"Let him come over and answer the phone," Yan Yu said calmly. He didn't know why, even though it had only been a few days, he seemed to miss that person even more.
Even if I can't see him for the time being, it would be nice to hear his voice.
Xie Li's lips twitched slightly. After a long silence, he forced a smile and said, "He... he's not feeling well right now... he went out for a walk. I'll call you later."
Yan Yu's heart sank, feeling somewhat disappointed, but he still calmly said, "Okay, during this time... I'll trouble you to take good care of him."
Xie Li's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes chillingly cold, and he said, word by word, "I will."
Yan Yu did not doubt Xie Li, nor did he ask any questions; he simply trusted him completely.
As a result, he later deeply regretted his actions.
After hanging up the phone, Xie Li clicked his tongue and glanced at the thugs he and his brother had hired. They were all very tough, with blood on their hands and having been to prison, making them perfect for "serving" Chen Jin.
"I'm leaving. I've already sent you the address." Xie Li glanced at the time, got into his car, and said succinctly, "Don't forget to record a good video, uncensored and high-definition."
The men he had summoned nodded, licking their lips eagerly: "Don't worry, Young Master Xie, we won't let you down."
Xie Li smiled knowingly, and the group drove to the easternmost part of this bustling city.
Meanwhile, Shen Jin had already taken his dog up the mountain.
He had already entered the mountains. Apart from some venomous snakes, he had not encountered any other dangers. On the contrary, he found the place quite cool, with shade from the blazing sun, and many trees and birds. It seemed quite fun.
"Let's stay on the mountain for now and find a cave to crawl into." Shen Jin happily carried his dog and strolled around. After walking for a while, he saw a tree full of fruit. He remembered that he could buy fruit at the market and knew that it was edible.
He picked some fruit from the tree, found a place with water, and was about to wash it when he suddenly heard a mournful groan, which seemed to be coming from the other side of the water.
"Someone's there?" Shen Jin muttered under his breath, quickly hiding in the bushes, afraid of encountering someone who might harm him.
But after waiting for a while, there was no movement. Instead, the mournful voice of a man could be heard from time to time, as if he was in great pain.
Shen Jin thought about it and figured the other person wasn't a bad guy. Besides, the other person was injured, so he shouldn't be able to do anything to him. He quietly went over to take a look and only saw the back of a man who looked a bit disheveled.
Shen Jin asked, "Are you... are you alright?"
He tried to walk over, but the man was very wary and suddenly turned around, coldly saying, "Who!"
Shen Jin was startled and froze on the spot. He blinked blankly, staring at the somewhat disheveled man in front of him. He found that the man was extremely handsome and very young, but his gaze was somewhat cold.
It seemed to carry a hidden murderous intent.
The murderous intent startled Shen Jin, who hurriedly waved his hands and explained, "I...I'm not a bad person! It's just...it's just that I saw you were injured, so..."
The man gave a cold laugh: "Do you think I'm easy to fool?"
“No…” Shen Jin shook his head.
The man gritted his teeth and said, "Get out of my way!"
Shen Jin didn't know why he was so angry. He thought that good-looking people would be nice, but who knew he had such a bad temper? He could only obediently nod and say, "Oh..."
Although he had a bad temper, he didn't seem to be a bad person. So, besides his dog, he now had another person on the mountain, who could be considered his neighbor!
Seeing that the young man actually obediently stepped aside, the man frowned in confusion. The seemingly simple-minded, handsome young man didn't seem like one of the others chasing him...
He squinted at Shen Jin and found that apart from a dog and an iron rod, the other party didn't seem to have anything else that could harm him... so he shouldn't be carrying poison.
While the man was lost in a jumble of thoughts, Shen Jin carried the dog to a large, clean rock, put down the fruit, and patted its head with a smile: "This place seems pretty safe! The big bad guy shouldn't be able to find us anymore, so let's make this our home for now!"
The puppy licked his hand and barked, "Woof!"
Shen Jin was startled by its cry and immediately covered its mouth, whispering, "Shh! Don't make that noise. What if someone hears you? The big bad guy is scary!"
The puppy rubbed pitifully against his hand, as if it understood him, and at least stopped barking.
Shen Jin smiled with satisfaction and patted its head as a reward: "That's a good boy~"
man:"……"
Could it be that we've run into an idiot?
Seeing that Shen Jin was in a daze, the man relaxed his guard and ignored him. He carefully treated Shen Jin's wound and occasionally glanced at the idiot playing with the dog not far away, feeling a little puzzled.
After treating his injuries, the man was getting a little bored. Looking at the fool not far away, he couldn't help but ask, "If you're alright, what are you doing up this mountain?"
"Huh?" Shen Jin was taken aback when he was suddenly called out to, and then said matter-of-factly, "Run for your life!"
The man, who was also fleeing for his life, said: "Oh..."
It seems I'm no longer in a position to criticize him.
"What's your name?" the man asked again, seemingly curious. "Why are you running for your life?"
"Shen Jin," Shen Jin told him truthfully, "because I sensed danger, I ran away. I had nowhere to go, so I came here! I didn't expect there to be other people in the mountains!"
After speaking, Shen Jin realized that he didn't know the name of this "neighbor" who also lived in the mountains, so he asked, "What's your name?"
The man said, "Luo..."
He paused, swallowed his words, and casually said, "Ah Zheng, the Zheng of 'kite'."
"Ah Zheng, Ah Zheng..." Shen Jin repeated his name twice, then grinned foolishly, his eyes curving into crescent shapes, exceptionally clear, like an innocent young boy. "It sounds nice! I like it!"
Years later, when she recalled it, Luo Zheng still remembered the young man she met in the deep mountains during her escape. He had a pair of expressive eyes, and his smile was exceptionally pure and charming...
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