Young Master Zhao escorted Chen Ze to the door: "Brother Chen, your car will be delivered in three days."
Chen Ze nodded: "Okay."
After leaving the car dealership, the four of them strolled leisurely along the road.
Chen Ze looked left and right the whole way, like a curious child.
"Boss, where are we going?"
"Take a stroll and enjoy the cityscape and scenery of Shanghai."
Zhao Youde laughed and said, "Shanghai's urban planning is better than Shenzhen's."
"Shanghai is an established metropolis, while Shenzhen is a rising star; it's definitely incomparable," Chen Ze said calmly.
After walking for more than half an hour, the four of them arrived at the western suburbs of Shanghai. Suddenly, their stomachs started growling with hunger. They looked around but couldn't find a single restaurant.
"Shaanxi roujiamo (meat sandwich) is seven yuan each, and soy milk is one yuan a cup."
A hawking cry caught the attention of several people.
Chen Ze looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged man energetically hawking his wares next to a small cart.
“Let’s go take a look,” Chen Ze said, and walked towards the cart first.
Upon getting closer, Chen Ze looked at the oily roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and couldn't help but swallow.
"Boss, give us four roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers) and four cups of soy milk," Chen Ze said.
"Alright!" The owner skillfully scooped the braised meat out of the pot, chopped it up, put it into the steamed bun, and handed it over with a cup of steaming hot soy milk.
Chen Ze took the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and took a bite. The rich aroma of meat instantly filled his mouth, and he squinted his eyes in satisfaction.
"It tastes great! Boss, give me ten more!" Chen Ze praised.
He only ordered more if he was sure it was delicious; otherwise, all four of them were tall and strong, and they wouldn't have enough to eat.
The boss was so happy to receive another big order that his mouth was crooked from smiling; his smile was very genuine.
The other three also started eating, nodding as they ate.
A short while later, after ten roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers) were made, the owner handed them to Chen Ze.
After paying, Chen Ze left with several people, and then each person received two, so Chen Ze had four in total.
The group ate their roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) while chatting.
They passed through a small village called Xingfu Village.
An eight or nine-year-old girl with a dirty face brushed past them.
Suddenly, the little girl snatched the two roujiamo (Chinese meat sandwiches) from Chen Ze's hand and ran away.
Zeng Bojian was about to chase after him when Chen Ze stopped him.
Chen Ze laughed and said, "Old Zeng, just follow the little girl and see where she goes. She's just a child, and she's only after a bite to eat. Don't scare her."
"Okay, boss."
Chen Ze couldn't understand how, in modern society, most people were already living a life where they had enough to eat and wear, so how could there still be people in a big city like Shanghai who were so hungry that they had to fight for food?
This puzzled him greatly, and today he decided to follow along and see what kind of difficulties the child was facing.
Although Xingfu Village is in the suburbs, it's not so bad that people can't even afford to eat.
He tried hard to search his memories of his past life and discovered that this place used to be a gang's stronghold. They forced the locals to pay protection money and committed all sorts of evil deeds, such as bullying men and women.
Even when the developer, Shuangmu Real Estate Group, came to acquire land and carry out demolitions, they had to pay them money.
As a result, the two sides even started fighting.
The incident resulted in 11 deaths and 20 injuries, and was even featured on CCTV's evening news and in the People's Daily, shocking the entire nation.
Zeng Bojian followed the little girl cautiously, and saw her run into a dilapidated brick house.
Chen Ze and others arrived shortly afterward.
Zeng Bojian gently knocked on the door and asked, "Little friend, may I come in?"
There was no response from inside. Chen Ze stepped forward and slowly pushed open the door. The room was dark and damp, and emitted an unpleasant smell.
There was a bed in the room, and a pale-faced woman was lying on the bed.
The little girl was feeding her mother bite by bite of the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) she had snatched.
The sight of the sensible child taking care of his parents brought tears to the eyes of several people.
Upon closer inspection, Chen Ze noticed that the woman appeared to be ill, her breathing weak.
"Little friend, is this your mother?" Chen Ze asked softly.
The little girl looked at him warily and nodded.
Chen Ze sighed and said, "Don't be afraid, little friends, we're here to help you."
The little girl stopped feeding her mother, her eyes filled with confusion and anticipation.
Chen Ze sighed as he looked at the woman's condition. He estimated that if he didn't help her, she wouldn't live much longer, and her daughter would definitely turn bad like the gangsters in the village.
In my past life memories, there was a subway line passing by this village, I think it was Shanghai Metro Line 2.
As a result, land prices here have skyrocketed, attracting the attention of many real estate companies. However, the presence of a gang of over fifty members has deterred many potential buyers.
Only Shuangmu Real Estate Group stood firm and stood up to the Scorpion Gang.
Chen Ze decided to acquire the land here and then resell it to Shuangmu Real Estate Group at a high price to make a quick buck, while also helping the poor mother and daughter.
Chen Ze took out his phone from his pocket and dialed 120 for emergency medical assistance.
Then he assured the girl, "Don't worry, the doctor will be here soon and will definitely cure your mother's illness."
Tears welled up in the little girl's crystal-clear eyes, like dewdrops rolling on lotus leaves in the morning.
She pursed her lips slightly and said softly in an extremely weak and slightly trembling voice, "Thank you, Uncle..."
Chen Ze squatted down, looked at the little girl, and asked, "Where's your father?"
The little girl lowered her head and shook it, her little hands twisting the hem of her clothes.
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