"Dad, come here!"
Comrade Lao Du had just walked in at noon when Du Chen called him over mysteriously.
"What's wrong, son?"
"Dad, don't talk, look at those people!"
Du Chen whispered to Comrade Lao Du, and at the same time pointed vaguely at the suspicious people outside the store.
Comrade Lao Du observed carefully for a while, then spoke to Du Chen with a serious expression.
"Son, it seems like there's something wrong with those guys. They seem to be observing our store, right?"
Although it was a question, Comrade Lao Du was very sure that these people were coming for the store.
Du Chen had to admire his father's vision. He observed for a long time before he realized that these people were coming for the store. At first, he thought they were gangsters who wanted to rob elementary school students.
"Dad, what do you say we should do? How about telling Uncle Ding?"
"It's no use telling Old Ding now. He can't just keep sending people to guard here, right? Besides, these people haven't done anything yet, so there's no reason for you to chase them away, right?"
Comrade Lao Du explained to Du Chen.
Although Du Chen is almost forty years old, he has never encountered such a situation, and he also knows that this era is actually quite chaotic.
Du Chen started a car modification shop as an adult, back when society was generally positive and the rule of law was strict. He had never experienced the unbridled growth and development of that era, and faced with certain tactics, he was at a loss.
As for Comrade Lao Du, he has been through so many years and has served in the army. So some things that seem difficult to Du Chen are not worth mentioning to Comrade Lao Du.
"Dad, what do you say we should do?"
Du Chen continued to ask Comrade Lao Du. Du Chen was not afraid of any play according to the rules, but he didn't know how to deal with any tricks outside the rules.
"Watch, wait, and see what these people are planning to do! If they have any ulterior motives, they'll reveal themselves!"
The older you get, the merrier. Comrade Lao Du is still keeping a steady hand.
"But please pay attention to your own safety! Everything else doesn't matter, understand?"
Comrade Lao Du still gave Du Chen a warning. He was afraid that if something happened, Du Chen would get excited and have a conflict with the other party.
However, Comrade Lao Du is completely worrying about nothing. Du Chen has finally had a chance to live again, so he cherishes what he has more than most people.
It turned out that Du Chen was completely confident in those fights, and the opponents were all around his age. If he really encountered any danger, Du Chen would definitely run faster than a rabbit.
"I understand, Dad, don't worry!"
"Xiao Li, be alert in the store these few nights."
After lunch, Comrade Lao Du and Xiao Li were standing outside the store smoking. At this time, Comrade Lao Du suddenly said something to Xiao Li.
Comrade Lao Du hadn't dared to speak of this during dinner. He was afraid of scaring his wife and sister-in-law. After all, if he spoke of this, he would have the feeling that something serious was going to happen.
"What's wrong, brother-in-law!"
When Xiao Li heard this, his expression immediately became serious. After all, he had heard a lot, so Xiao Li did not dare to take it lightly.
"Chenchen told me that there have been a few people hanging around the store these past few days. I saw them, and I had a feeling they were heading for the store."
"I'm not afraid during the day. There are so many people and students, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble. But I'm afraid at night. At night, you and your little sister and child are the only ones in the store, and I'm worried something might happen."
"How about this, my younger sister can take the kids to stay at home for a few days, and we can go to the repair shop."
As Comrade Lao Du spoke, he still felt unsafe and finally decided not to keep anyone in the store. If something happened, it would be too late to regret.
"Brother-in-law, I don't think it's that serious. Besides, what will happen to the store? With so much merchandise, how can the store survive without someone to look after it?"
"Of course not! What if something goes wrong? How much can the goods be worth? When you guys weren't here, the store was empty most of the time!"
"Listen to me, we'll stay at the repair shop tonight and let your wife and kids go home!"
Comrade Lao Du made a decision directly. It is better to be safe than sorry. He did not dare to take any risk. Besides, there was no need to take the risk.
"Then the eldest sister and her family are all women and children at home. Isn't that quite dangerous?"
"No, I've observed that these guys are mainly targeting the store. If they really want to rob money, the store still has more money. Besides, there are neighbors all around the building, so I don't think they would have the guts to do it!"
Comrade Lao Du gave Xiao Li a detailed analysis, and Xiao Li had no choice but to give up after listening to it.
"Brother-in-law, how do we tell my eldest sister and the others? If we tell them directly, they will be terrified."
"I've figured out a plan. Let's say the bunk beds are rusty and have rotted away over time. We can repaint them with that paint. Don't worry about Linlin choking. How about that excuse?"
"Okay, brother-in-law, let's do as you say."
Lao Du and Xiao Li discussed it and pretended nothing had happened and turned back to the store.
"Wife, I just happened to find a can of paint at my brother-in-law's repair shop today. I'll repaint the bunk bed and those stools when I get back tonight."
As soon as he entered the house, Xiao Li started acting.
"Okay, I was just telling my sister the other day that the bunk bed is badly rusted. If we don't take care of it, the rust will only get worse. It's just perfect. Remember to bring it back tonight and repaint the bed."
Ren Suping agreed without thinking.
Du Chen on the side noticed something and decided to give an assist.
"Uncle, that won't do! The paint smell is so pungent, my cousin can't stand it all night!"
"That's right, Chenchen is right. Even adults can't stand the smell of paint, let alone children!"
Comrade Lao Du was a very good supporting actor, and he objected whenever he had the chance.
"What should I do? The bed will have to be repainted soon, otherwise it will rot."
Ren Suping felt that what her brother-in-law and Chenchen said made sense, but the bed also needed to be repainted.
"That won't work, little sister. You take Linlin to live with your sister in the building at night. Xiao Li and I will sleep in the repair shop tonight."
"It just so happens that a car is due to be delivered early tomorrow morning, so the repair shop where we live won't have to get up early."
Comrade Lao Du took the opportunity to propose a solution.
"That's not good, brother-in-law. Can you sleep well in the repair shop?"
Ren Suping felt a little embarrassed.
"Okay, little sister, listen to your brother-in-law. You sleep with me at night, and they will figure it out on their own."
Du Chen's mother looked at Comrade Lao Du meaningfully, but still agreed with Comrade Lao Du's idea.
Du Chen's mother took the opportunity to call Comrade Lao Du out of the store.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
"What's wrong, wife? What's going on?"
Comrade Lao Du is still pretending to be stupid.
"Stop pretending! Do you think I didn't see it? Why did you send my younger sister and brother-in-law out? What's going on?!"
Du Chen's mother asked Comrade Lao Du seriously, her intuition told her that Comrade Lao Du was hiding something from her.
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