At this moment, the sun has not yet reached its zenith; it is still early.
After a long journey on the plane and a good rest, the sprightly old man suddenly had an idea: "Since we're already here, why don't we go out for a stroll and appreciate the prosperity of our country's emerging cities!"
Since the country proposed the reform and opening-up policy, it has emphasized the need to vigorously promote the economic development of certain cities in order to lead the national economy forward.
Shanghai was one of the first cities to receive this honor.
In recent years, it has maintained a high-speed development trend, shining brightly in the East like a dazzling pearl.
Since retiring, the old man has lived a secluded life at home, rarely going out.
It is truly commendable that they have come from so far away despite the hardships.
So how could he miss such a rare opportunity when he stood on this vibrant land?
And so, accompanied by Xiao Weiguo and Jiao Bai, the three of them leisurely walked down the stairs and slowly walked out of the hotel.
This southern metropolis, known as "Magic City," is already bathed in the warmth of spring, with flowers blooming and birds singing in March. Compared to Jiaonan City in the north, the climate here is significantly warmer and more pleasant.
A gentle spring breeze, carrying the warm sunshine of spring, caresses the face, and the air is filled with faint, elegant fragrances of flowers and grasses.
This scene piqued the interest of these people who were originally just casually strolling around.
They first found a small shop on the street that looked relatively clean and tidy, and casually ordered a few local snacks to fill their stomachs for lunch.
The afternoon sun shone on the street, its warm glow making people feel somewhat lazy.
So the group of people strolled leisurely down the street.
Since the agreed meeting time was set for around 8 p.m., there was still plenty of time to kill.
Therefore, they did not have a specific destination, but simply wandered around as they pleased, sometimes stopping to admire the quaint buildings along the street, and sometimes curiously observing the unique lifestyle and customs of the locals.
They chatted and laughed along the way, fully enjoying this rare moment of leisure and freedom. A gentle breeze caressed their faces, bringing a refreshing scent that made them feel incredibly comfortable.
Xiao Weiguo had been to this place several times for work, and at this moment he was accompanying the old man for a stroll on the street.
As he walked, he pointed with great interest at the strange and unusual things around him, explaining their origins and characteristics to the old man in detail.
There are many novel things here, many of which I have never seen before in Jiaonan.
The old man listened with great interest, nodding occasionally in agreement, his face beaming with curiosity and joy.
As they were passing by a shopping mall, they suddenly noticed a large crowd gathered not far ahead.
A commotion arose from the crowd, with men shouting and women screaming, clearly indicating a heated argument.
At first, Xiao Weiguo didn't take it to heart, thinking it was just a couple having a disagreement.
However, Jiao Bai, who was standing to the side, had extremely sharp ears.
He abruptly stopped, listened intently for a moment, and then looked solemnly toward the crowd.
Seeing this, Xiao Weiguo turned around and looked at him, thinking to himself, "Is this kid trying to meddle in other people's business?"
So he quickly shouted loudly.
"Jiao Bai, what's wrong? Let's go! We don't know anyone here, so let's not get involved in this!"
Unexpectedly, Jiao Bai firmly shook his head and responded.
"Brother, something's not right. This voice sounds familiar. It must be someone we know."
I need to go and see what happened.
Before he finished speaking, he dashed off towards the group like an arrow released from a bow, completely disregarding whether Xiao Weiguo agreed or not.
Xiao Weiguo was stunned when he heard this, after all, he didn't know many people in this bustling and crowded city.
However, he trusted Xiao Bai completely.
Seeing that Jiao Bai had already rushed over, Xiao Weiguo knew in his heart that this guy must have noticed something unusual.
So he quickly said, "Let's go, Grandpa, let's hurry over and see what happened."
The old man is no ordinary person, and he is quite old, so Xiao Weiguo dared not leave him alone.
He reached out a hand and carefully supported the old man's arm, then the two of them hurried after him.
After squeezing through the crowd, they were shocked to see a young woman, about twenty years old, sitting alone on the cold ground, her body trembling slightly, and making soft sobbing sounds.
The girl kept her head down and covered her face with her hands, making it impossible to see what she looked like. However, from her vaguely visible features, one could guess that she was a rather pretty woman.
Looking further down, one can see that her two fair, snow-white arms are covered with shocking fresh wounds, some of which are even oozing blood, making it truly heartbreaking to see.
Beside this poor girl stood two men, one old and one young, standing proudly.
The young man was probably in his early twenties, wearing a well-tailored, high-quality suit, and looked very elegant.
At this moment, however, his handsome face revealed an indifferent expression. He casually put his hands into his pockets, and his cold eyes stared mercilessly at the girl on the ground, as if she were his mortal enemy.
It is worth noting that a small tuft of black beard was growing below the young man's nostrils.
This tuft of beard has a unique shape; it is short and thick, resembling rows of black beans neatly arranged around his lips.
From a distance, this tuft of black beard looks exactly like the so-called "hygienic mustache" that Japanese people often keep under their noses!
Such obvious characteristics immediately remind people of those from Japan.
Therefore, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this young man with the distinctive beard is very likely a Japanese.
Meanwhile, not far away, the middle-aged bald man was loudly cursing at the little girl lying on the ground.
His once kind face was now contorted with rage, veins bulging on his forehead like green earthworms wriggling under his skin.
His eyes widened, blazing with anger, and he uttered a string of vulgar and offensive words.
"You slut, you really don't know what's good for you. It's an honor for you that Mr. Morita has taken a liking to you, and you dare to object? Even if he beats you to death today, no one will dare to do anything about it, do you believe me?"
The girl, after being scolded, stopped crying, lowered her hands from her face, and responded angrily.
"Bullshit! Don't you understand what kind of person he is? Why don't you let your sisters go and keep him company?"
The instant he looked up to speak, Xiao Weiguo and Jiao Bai shouted almost simultaneously.
"He Ye!"
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