I have always been a down-to-earth materialist and I scoff at all those superstitious things.
Although I have an inexplicable fear of ghost stories in my heart, I always firmly believe that there are no immortals or gods in this world.
If there really is protection from gods and immortals... then why do wars never stop and why are injustices still so common in the world?
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Six o'clock in the evening...just finished dinner and took a walk.
Cell phone ringing sound
Zhu Wei called..
In fact, during this period, he would call me one or two times every day, which has become the norm.
"One good news and one bad news, which one should I listen to first?" Zhu Wei's voice came from the receiver.
"It's up to you..." I sighed helplessly, feeling that this news might not be good.
….
Hang up the phone..
I took a deep breath, calmed myself down, turned to Chang Yue and said, "Isn't your store manager urging you to go back to work? Why don't you go first... I'll stay at home for a few more days and then come to find you." There are some things I want to face alone, and with her around, I can't help but have some concerns.
Chang Yue glanced at me, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly, forcing a forced smile, and said, "Why, do you think I'm getting in the way?"
"No, we are building a house... I have about 300,000 yuan here... I will receive a salary every month. If you work hard for another year, plus what you have saved, it will be almost enough. If it is not enough, ask my dad to borrow some. Don't worry about the wedding gift, they said it is their business." I hurriedly explained, trying to dispel her doubts.
Chang Yue frowned, a hint of grievance and dissatisfaction in her tone: "If you want to drive me away, just say it directly, okay? Don't make these excuses... I know I can't compare to that woman, and I don't know how many people like her... are around you."
I quickly shook my head and said, "Please don't think of me like that. I'm really thinking about our future."
Chang Yue stared into my eyes and asked seriously, "Will you do something to let me down?"
"Absolutely not!" I answered firmly.
"I believe you...but please don't let me down." Chang Yue's eyes revealed a hint of worry and expectation.
"Don't worry." I responded firmly.
"I'll go the day after tomorrow... I think the center of your village is very lively. You haven't taken me there yet." Chang Yue's tone regained some ease.
"Let's go for a walk." I took her hand and walked towards the center of the village.
My home is on the outskirts of the village, and I usually just stroll around the embankment.
Chang Yue leaned against me gently, and I walked slowly. We strolled slowly in the center of the village.
Red lanterns are hung in front of every household. The warm light spreads in the darkness, illuminating the way forward for us.
As we walked, I enthusiastically introduced to Chang Yue every corner of this place, the places where I used to play when I was very young... Since I went to study in another province in the second grade and came back... I haven't played much in the village.
I was talking with great enthusiasm and she was listening attentively. Although most of what I said were trivial daily things and nothing particularly "nutritious", she still laughed out loud from time to time.
As I glanced around, I knew clearly that the ruthless knife of time had already changed so much... Some places had disappeared without a trace as time passed... while some corners still retained some traces of my past play...
But nowadays, most children are attracted to the Internet cafes in the town and are addicted to them. They no longer have the pure happiness that we had back then.
As I was sighing, a Land Rover pulled up ahead and several figures emerged. In the dim light of a lantern, I took a closer look and gasped. It was the five people from the white Toyota, and Guo Xin was in there too.
My heart suddenly tightened, panic gripping my heart. Without a second thought, I blocked Chang Yue with my arms, shielding her tightly behind me. Only one thought was spinning wildly in my mind: How dare they chase us into the village? Are they trying to kill themselves?
Then...
I yelled at the top of my lungs, "Catch the thief! Catch the thief!"
When the people on the opposite side heard my shout, they were stunned for a moment, with looks of astonishment on their faces... But soon, they reacted and rushed towards me...
I stared at them warily while reaching into my breast pocket, ready to take it out at any time.
"Fuck! Who dares to come to my Linjia Village and steal things?"
"Fuck you! I lost eight hundred today, so I'm taking it out on you!"
….
In an instant, the village was in an uproar, with shouts and curses coming one after another...
The doors of almost every household nearby were slammed open, and villagers rushed out... They had everything in their hands... hoes, sickles, kitchen knives, shoulder poles, and some even had laundry sticks.
In the blink of an eye, a dozen people surrounded the five people.
Seeing this scene, my confidence came back all of a sudden.
I slowly loosened my hand covering my pocket without taking the things out, and then limped towards them.
Come up to...
I yelled at the villagers at the top of my lungs, "It's them! They're causing trouble here!" Then I pointed at them and cursed, "Come on, you idiots! If you have the guts, take one step forward!"
At this moment, the man in the neat suit frowned and without saying a word...he pulled out a pistol from his waist.
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