Chapter 7

Red Umbrella

Brother, why do you keep smiling?

Do I?

Brother, youre laughing again!

Lin Yan couldnt help but smile. He hugged Xiaozhi with one hand and carefully touched the wooden piece in his arms with the other.

That was his future, his hope.

He walked out quickly and soon arrived at the alley outside his house.

However, as soon as he entered, he stopped in his tracks, and the smile on his face instantly disappeared.

At the end of the alley, two people were standing and squatting. They were whispering to each other.

As soon as they saw Lin Yan carrying Lin Xiaozhi back, the person squatting stood up. He was burly, had dark skin, and a strong physique. It was obvious that he was not to be trifled with.

And the person standing was the person he had seen in the alley yesterday!

At the same time, they looked at Lin Yan Lin Xiaozhi, who was in his arms.

Lin Yans heart sank. He crossed his arms and walked over as if nothing had happened.

The two people opposite her had a faint smile on their faces as they sized Lin Xiaozhi up. Their gazes were unscrupulous, as if they wanted to see through Lin Xiaozhi from the inside out.

Lin Yan tensed up and couldnt help but speed up.

Fortunately, neither of them did anything else until he pushed open the door and entered the house to close the door.

After inserting the wooden bolt, Lin Yan broke out in cold sweat. His back was already drenched.

Lets go.

Lets go.

Two low footsteps outside the door pa.s.sed by his door from the end of the alley.

Lin Yan slowly exhaled.

Clang! Clang!

Suddenly, the wooden door shook violently. They were hammering on the door!

Lin Yan reached out and grabbed the thick wooden stick beside him to block the door.

Hahahaha!

However, there was a burst of unrestrained laughter outside, and he gradually walked away.

Lin Yans heart sank to the bottom.

Oh no, he was really being targeted!

These d.a.m.n human traffickers, their eyes were like radars. Xiaozhis face was clearly smeared with mud, how could they tell?

It was too late now.

Lin Yan was afraid and angry. His heart was pounding. What should he do?

Consoling the frightened Xiaozhi, Lin Yan pondered as he cooked.

Asking Elder Li for help?

No, Elder Li had a cold personality. Their relations.h.i.+p was purely a transaction. It was impossible for the man to help him easily. Moreover, he could not remember any more articles in the short term.

Looking for Wu San and Lu Yan?

Putting aside the fact that the three of them were just colleagues, the target of the human traffickers was Xiaozhi. Even if they were chased away once, they would still come back!

Unless

A cold glint slowly surfaced in his eyes.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

At this moment, someone knocked lightly on the door. Lin Yan tensed up.

Xiao Lin, its us.

Lin Yan opened a crack. It was Uncle w.a.n.g and Auntie w.a.n.g next door.

Uncle w.a.n.g looked a little embarra.s.sed, but when he saw Lin Yan, his expression couldnt help but freeze. He looked frightened. Xiao Lin, you

Uncle w.a.n.g.

The coldness in Lin Yans eyes was suddenly hidden.

Seeing that Lin Yan had returned to normal, Uncle w.a.n.g heaved a sigh of relief and said, There were two hooligans in the afternoon who went door to door to ask about you. Theyll probably come again tomorrow!

Uncle w.a.n.g, do you know who they are?

Who else could it be? d.a.m.n human traffickers! I know one of them. His surname is Hu. He used to be a child in our alley. They all called him Dabiao. After he joined the Black Tiger Gang, he changed. Trafficking, robbery, and atrocities. Sigh, how did such a good child become like this

Aunt w.a.n.g, who was beside him, slapped Uncle w.a.n.g on the back. Shut up! Lets get down to business!

Aunt w.a.n.gs tone wasnt very good, and Lin Yan frowned slightly.

Uncle w.a.n.g stammered, Xiao Lin, you also know that my grandson Laohu is only six years old this year. Who is this Hu Biao? Hes a human trafficker. I heard that the Black Tiger Gang specializes in abducting boys and girls. None of them can escape. Im really afraid.

Lin Yans expression gradually turned cold. Uncle w.a.n.g, I didnt invite the human traffickers here.

Why arent you the one who invited him? Aunt w.a.n.g spat softly from behind.

Uncle w.a.n.g quickly pulled Aunt w.a.n.g.

Why are you pulling me? Did I say anything wrong? Aunt w.a.n.g suddenly became energetic. Xiao Lin, dont blame Aunt w.a.n.g for speaking badly. You were the one who got Hu Biao here. You have to take responsibility. If he hangs around here all day, what will happen to my Laohu? Hes so cute, different from your sister. Hes really a treasure in our hands. What if Hu Biao targets us? What will we do?

Lin Yan was already as cold as ice. What do you think, Aunt w.a.n.g?

Why did Hu Biao take a fancy to your sister? Isnt it just for money? I know Hu Biaos father. I can help you contact each other. Itll be over if you spend money!

Uncle w.a.n.g also said, Its best to spend money to avoid disaster. Xiao Lin, youre still young. You can earn money anytime. Dont be impulsive.

What if Hu Biao doesnt want to spend his money?

Uncle w.a.n.g hesitated, but Aunt w.a.n.g waved her hand. Xiao Lin, Aunt w.a.n.g has been through this before. Ill say one more thing. Dont be angry.

Isnt your sister only here for three months? Theres no such thing as feelings.

Besides, who knows if shes your biological sister or not? So

Hey, why are you closing the door! Im your elder. Whats wrong with talking to you! Pfft! Youre rude!

After closing the door, Lin Yan took a few deep breaths to calm the burning anger in his chest.

Peoples hearts were like ghosts. This was the way of the world.

Brother

Lin Xiaozhi stood timidly by the door. She grabbed the gap and said softly, Brother, Im really useless. Did I cause trouble again

Lin Yans heart trembled slightly.

He remembered that Lin Xiaozhi was very afraid of strangers when she first arrived. He did not know what she had experienced, but she kept saying, Im really useless, Its all my fault, and Im terrible.

After three months of interaction and education, she rarely said such things.

He did not expect to hear this sentence again today.

He rubbed Xiaozhis head. Xiaozhi, what are you thinking about? It has nothing to do with you. Come, lets wash our faces and eat.

Hu Biao, Black Tiger Gang

Turning around, Lin Yan clenched his fists tightly, his expression deep and terrifying.

Dingan City was the world of the influential, wealthy, and gangs.

He had never thought of using the advantage of being a transmigrator to earn money. It was also because the gangs firmly controlled the lower-cla.s.s governance in the middle and outer circle.

As long as he made a little money, these gangs would surround him like greedy sharks and kill him for money.

I cant have any wishful thinking. I cant have any wishful thinking

The night pa.s.sed uneventfully. The next morning, Lin Yan took out more than half of his familys savings. There were more than 2,000 copper coins in total, and he carefully kept them.

After sending Xiaozhi to the Book House, he rushed to the rice store and found Old Chen.

Uncle Chen, I have something urgent to attend to at home today. I need to apply for leave.

You know the rules of leave. 30 coins a day.

300 coins a month. Logically speaking, it was only 10 coins a day.

However, rules were rules. Lin Yan was powerless to resist and could only nod silently.

Then, he headed to Chengguang District.

The word Cheng was exclusive to the nine districts of the inner city.

Unlike the middle circle, there was a brick wall about ten feet tall in the inner city. It was isolated from the outside world.

After paying the ten copper coins entrance fee, Lin Yan couldnt care less about his heartache and went straight to Chengguang District.

Outsiders had to pay to enter the inner city, so Lin Yan rarely came to the inner city.

Along the way, there were carved railings and jade buildings, green willows and beautiful bridges. The roads were clean and tidy, and there were row after row of high buildings. The pedestrians were all dressed in luxurious clothes, and there was no place that was not romantic and magnificent.

It belonged to a different world from the Outer and Middle Circle.

Lin Yan lowered his head and asked for the location of Chengguang District before rus.h.i.+ng to the Bright Jade Building.

After asking pa.s.sers-by, Lin Yan found out that Bright Jade Building was a restaurant during the day and a brothel at night. It belonged to the same industry as the Spring Jade Restaurant in the outside world.

The difference was that the Bright Jade Building was of a much higher grade. It was specially for the n.o.bles in the inner city to play with.

Go, go, go. Who are you to cause trouble? Hurry up and leave!

Just as he approached Bright Jade Building, a tall manservant chased after him. He waved his hand and chased Lin Yan away like he was chasing a fly.

Although he was a servant, his clothes were more exquisite than Lin Yans.

Little brother, may I ask if theres a person called Kui Shan in Bright Jade Building?

Master Kui? Master Kui is on leave today, hes not here!

I wonder when Master Kui will be here?

What are you asking for? Is Master Kui someone you can meet? Go away!

Lin Yan smartly took out ten copper coins and secretly handed them to the servant. Brother, help me. I really have something to discuss with Master Kui.

The servant put away the copper coins, and his att.i.tude became slightly better. Master Kui takes three days off every ten days. Today is the second day, and he will only come in the afternoon. Come again the day after tomorrow!

With that, he turned around and left.

Two days later

Lin Yan was slightly disappointed. It seemed like it was too late to take advantage of this situation.

He made up his mind and immediately left the inner city to rush to the marketplace of Chundu District.

He took out more than 2,000 copper coins and decisively began to purchase.

One catty of meat, three goat hooves, a handful of mushrooms, a handful of vegetables, three pots of green ant wine, two large sacks of linen, a large bag of sawdust, a large bundle of ropes

After spending all the money, he hired another person to help protect and deliver the goods. He only had a few dozen copper coins left.

After the items were transported home, Lin Yan knocked on the door of Uncle w.a.n.gs house next door.

Xiao Lin?

Lin Yan pretended to be helpless. Uncle w.a.n.g, Ive thought it through. I cant take it myself. Aunt w.a.n.g, please invite Hu Biao and the others over. Im willing to spend money to avoid disaster.

Youve thought it through? Thats great!

Aunt w.a.n.g walked out from behind and said sarcastically, I thought you were so tough. You didnt even last the night. Your biological sister?

Lin Yan pretended to be ashamed and took out a small piece of meat from behind him. He handed it over. Auntie w.a.n.g, please forgive me. Please go and invite Hu Biao and the other guy immediately. Ill be your host today and settle this matter!

Uncle w.a.n.g said in shame, Xiao Lin, theres no need to give us anything. We

Aunt w.a.n.g s.n.a.t.c.hed the meat strip into her hand. What do you mean? You asked me to do something, so shouldnt you bring something? Xiao Lin does things right. Listen to your aunt. Get rid of that burden. Aunt will introduce you to great girls!

Thank you, Aunt w.a.n.g!

Seeing that Aunt w.a.n.g immediately went out to invite someone, Lin Yan lowered his head to hide the coldness in his eyes and returned to his room.

Cut the waist meat into strips, cut the mushrooms into pieces, pick the vegetables clean, and use charcoal to burn the hooves hair and brush them clean

After dealing with this, Lin Yan took out the wooden box with the red umbrella mushrooms again.

He took out all four red umbrella mushrooms. As he carefully sc.r.a.ped off the red on the surface with a knife, he chanted softly in a low voice, Red umbrella, white pole. After eating it, youll be lying on a slab, sleeping in a coffin, and buried in the mountains together