Jiang Yuan was sent away by his wife and was not allowed to return home without prior notice.
Jiang Yuan expressed his understanding, saying that his wife had been cooped up at home for so long and needed personal space, so she went to the garage, sat in the car, enjoyed the air conditioning, and played on her phone.
Several of his colleagues joked in the group chat that since staying at home was boring, why not have a baby to play with?
Jiang Yuan and Wang Wei discussed before getting married that they would focus on their careers and not consider having children until they turned 30.
Moreover, who knows how much suffering the pregnant woman will endure that day? He felt that his colleagues were just irresponsible and making irresponsible remarks because they didn't have to give birth themselves.
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On the other side, Xia Ning and Wang Wei strolled downstairs. Nowadays, most people have adapted to the nocturnal lifestyle, and some small shops have even secretly opened their doors as the temperature dropped.
Not to mention those who set up street stalls; they can handle power outages in the neighborhood at night by bringing their own lights.
The area was bustling with people and brightly lit, giving it a bit of a night market feel.
Since Wang Wei thought it wouldn't be good to leave Jiang Yuan alone outside since they were already out, she consulted Xia Ning's opinion and then texted Jiang Yuan to ask him to go for a walk in the garage together.
Xia Ning trusted Jiang Yuan's gossip skills. Although she didn't have super hearing, she didn't mind being a third wheel in order to hear more news from the hallway.
Jiang Yuan, who was already waiting in the garage, quickly ran over to join them.
As soon as he opened the car door, he smelled the aroma of fried chicken from afar, and his stomach rumbled.
The first thing I did upon arrival was to invite the two ladies to have some snacks.
They followed the aroma and found that it was a fried chicken stall set up by the owner of the fried chicken shop at the entrance of the residential area, where a number of people were already gathered.
Jiang Yuan used to come home hungry after working overtime and would buy some snacks from time to time. After holding back for more than half a month, he was so hungry that he could hardly move.
Xia Ning noticed Jiang Yuan's interest and whispered to Wang Wei, "It's hot, and meat spoils easily, so it's best not to eat out."
Wang Wei nodded, then turned and pulled Jiang Yuan aside to whisper something.
Xia Ning was not alone in her thoughts; one middle-aged man even asked her directly.
"Is this chicken fresh? I hope it won't make me sick."
The fried chicken owner wasn't annoyed at all, and said with a smile, "My mother raises chickens on the balcony, and they were just slaughtered today. Do you think they're fresh or not?"
Whether the chickens are fresh or not is unknown, but raising chickens on a balcony is certainly a novel experience for urban youth.
Jiang Yuan couldn't help but ask, "What if the rooster crows? Won't the neighbors complain about the noise?"
The boss said with a smile, "In the past, roosters crowed to wake people up for work, but now they crow to tell people it's time to wash up and go to bed. Do you think people will still complain about the noise?"
His explanation made everyone around him laugh.
you do not say.
It went from disturbing someone's peaceful sleep to inducing them to dream.
Work when the sun rises and rest when the sun sets.
The unchanging laws of time have now been reversed.
Life is getting more and more confusing.
This lighthearted banter completely silenced the doubts, and onlookers placed orders one after another.
Infected by the lively atmosphere, Jiang Yuan couldn't resist the temptation of fried chicken and finally ordered two large chicken drumsticks.
He wanted to offer Xia Ning a treat, but Xia Ning quickly waved her hand in refusal.
Just kidding, she can eat anything at home, not to mention fried chicken, she can even eat crispy roast duck, so she won't miss this bite.
Wang Wei took a bite, just to be honest. She was actually a little tempted; the product that used to be readily available had now become a rare commodity.
Jiang Yuan walked along, munching away, and soon his mouth was covered in grease.
Xia Ning asked, "How does it taste?"
Jiang Yuan smacked his lips: "It's alright, just a bit dry and a little sour."
acid?
"Could it really have gone bad?" Xia Ning frowned.
Wang Wei only took one bite and couldn't really taste anything. Hearing Xia Ning's sharp words, she couldn't help but advise, "Don't eat it."
Jiang Yuan didn't take it seriously: "It probably tastes like ketchup."
Seeing that he had already eaten, Xia Ning didn't say anything more.
There's a saying: "Even kind words can't persuade a dead ghost."
After finishing the fried chicken, Jiang Yuan appeared normal, so Xia Ning stopped thinking about it.
The three of them walked around for a while and then returned to the street stall area, only to see the fried chicken owner hurriedly packing up his tools.
Xia Ning immediately sensed something was wrong.
Sure enough, a commotion broke out shortly afterward.
A woman's scream rang out: "Call an ambulance! My son has food poisoning!"
Xia Ning and Wang Wei subconsciously looked at Jiang Yuan. Jiang Yuan also realized what had happened, his face turned pale, and he clutched his stomach and began to retch.
"What should I do? I feel like throwing up."
As he spoke, Jiang Yuan suddenly felt dizzy, his ears rang, his vision blurred, his stomach churned, his heart pounded, his limbs felt weak, and his body felt limp.
Needless to say, he also suffered from food poisoning.
Wang Wei immediately supported Jiang Yuan's body, and the words "I'll teach you to be greedy" rolled around in her throat a few times before she finally swallowed them down.
Nobody wants this to happen, and there's no point in talking about it now; saving lives is the priority.
Xia Ning immediately dialed the emergency number, but the hotline was constantly busy.
Just then, a fat man walked over.
"Girls, don't even think about it. Five people have already collapsed. Even if the ambulance comes, you won't make it in time. My car has power, I can take you there."
Wang Wei said with delight, "That's great, thank you so much."
Jiang Yuan collapsed weakly onto her, relying entirely on Wang Wei for support. Fortunately, Jiang Yuan hadn't yet gained weight in middle age, otherwise Wang Wei wouldn't have been able to hold on.
Xia Ning knew that Jiang Yuan's poison had not yet taken effect and that it was more of a psychological effect, but if he was not taken to the hospital for gastric lavage in time, his life would still be in danger.
The fat man noticed their anxiety, and his eyes, which were squeezed even smaller by the fat on his face, darted around: "I can give you a ride, but I'm worried your brother might throw up in my car. You know how precious water is these days, washing a car isn't easy."
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