Chapter 2 The beggar under the billboard
In the middle of July, the weather is so hot that even dragonflies dare to fly against the shade of trees, as if they are afraid that the sun will burn their wings. The whole city is like a burning brick kiln, making people breathless. The birds are hiding to where they go; the plants and trees are depressed, as if they are dying; only the cicadas keep making broken screams on the branches; they are really gongs and drums cheering for the scorching sun!
Although it was already sunset and the sky was getting late, the wind on the face still made people feel the irritability caused by the heat. Lin Yang was wearing a yellow white round neck shirt and walked dejectedly on the endless stream of streets. He had just come out of the car assembly city and walked aimlessly in the hot wind, like a defeated soldier.
Sometimes fate is like "strong-traitor". When you are powerless to resist, you have to try your best to enjoy it. But Lin Yang feels that God doesn't even give him the opportunity to "enjoy". He can't even do a car washer, so do you have to work as a porter?
My mother in my hometown talked to him again today. As usual, Lin Yang reported good news but not bad news. He described to his mother the beautiful life in a big city, how he was appreciated by his boss, and how he went to work in a decent suit. He didn't know how long this lie could be knitted, because his phone bill for a broken cell phone was not enough.
One car after another floated by Lin Yang. The distance between him and these high-end cars was only a few meters away, but these few meters were like two worlds. He couldn't know what kind of life the people in the car lived. Even if they had troubles, would they be much more advanced than themselves? Forget it! The people in the car wouldn't know that there was a "** silk" like him in the world!
Lin Yang didn't know how many streets he had walked through. At this time, he was like a breathing puppet, without feeling tired.
"In 2012, the latest American Hollywood blockbuster "Avengers" premiered tonight. Those who watch the premiere can get a precious gift from this theater. Please buy tickets quickly and don't miss the opportunity!" The premiere of the new movie is constantly being played in the speakers of a theater.
Perhaps attracted by the wonderful female voice in the speaker, Lin Yang stopped and walked to the poster in the theater. The big poster was a promotional photo of the American movie "Avengers". Five comic heroes came to life.
Frankly speaking, Lin Yang likes movies more. When he was in college, he watched it on the computer. Watching movies is a good spiritual relaxation. Good movies can make people temporarily forget the troubles of reality and be intoxicated. In fact, movies are also a kind of yy, but they are not as exaggerated as novels.
After reading the poster, Lin Yang walked to the ticket purchase office, but soon he was scared back by the price of the ticket purchase office. 80 yuan per ticket!
It is beautiful to relax when watching a movie, but unfortunately the price is too high. It is not something that people like him who have less than 60 yuan in their pockets can enjoy.
Lin Yang looked at the men, women, young and old who were queuing up to buy tickets and couldn't help but shake his head. "Hey, let's forget about the movie now, let's solve the stomach problem first." After walking for so long, he was indeed hungry.
At a little bit west of the cinema, there is a place selling bread and mineral water. Lin Yang walked over and said, "Boss, come a loaf of bread, a bottle of mineral water, well... the mineral water needs ice."
"Don't worry, it's all frozen." The boss smiled and took out the bread and frozen mineral water. "The total is 8 yuan."
Lin Yang paid the money, took the mineral water and bread, couldn't wait to open the water bottle cap, raised his head and took a big sip. "This innocent tmd is so hot." He said to himself.
Lin Yang opened the packaging bag on the bread and started chewing it in big mouthfuls. While eating, he watched around. The cinema was really lively. A couple of lovers walked into the cinema with each other. Some were all young and old, chatting and laughing. The neon lights on the street began to flash, cooperating with the "Didi" of the car. All of this formed a corner of the nightlife in Beizhong City.
Not far from the bakery is a billboard made of aluminum alloy. The billboard is still a poster of "Avengers". The white woven light tubes illuminate the poster with a very eye-catching letter, and the big words on it say: They are heroes who defend the earth!
Just under this billboard, well... a ragged beggar sat.
The beggar seemed to have never taken a bath since he was born, with a unkempt and dirty face, a long beard and hair connected, and there were several flies on it.
Lin Yang couldn't help but lock his eyebrows. It seemed that there were more people in this world than him. The beggar leaned against the billboard, his thin face, sweat and mud mixed together.
People passing by him, don’t even want to take a look at him. From people’s cold eyes, Lin Yang felt that this beggar was like an alternative in the world. He formed a strong contrast with the gorgeous poster.
Lin Yang's heart seemed to be thrust. He shook his head and turned around to walk to the bakery.
"Boss, give me another bread and a bottle of mineral water." Lin Yang said to the boss.
"Okay." The boss said and took out the thing, "8 yuan."
Lin Yang walked to the beggar with the bread and mineral water he had just bought. He patted the beggar's shoulder, and the beggar slowly raised his head. Perhaps the light was a bit dazzling, and the beggar's eyes were not completely opened.
Lin Yang didn't think much about it. He put two things in the beggar's arms and said, "You're hungry! Well..." After that, Lin Yang smiled at the beggar and turned around and prepared to leave.
All I can do is this. Although it is only 8 yuan, it makes Lin Yang feel much better.
"Young man, wait a moment." The beggar's voice came to Lin Yang's ears, but it was not loud but it was heard sincerely.
Lin Yang turned around and looked at the beggar. He shook the bread in his hand and said with a smile: "Uncle, eat it, it tastes good."
"Haha." The beggar smiled, "Did you just lost your job?"
Lin Yang was stunned and thought to himself how he would know, is it written on my face?
The beggar moved his body to the side, stretched out his finger, "Sit over and let's talk."
Lin Yang frowned slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment, but his body was still there. "If you think I'm dirty, then forget it." The beggar smiled, then ignored Lin Yang, but lowered his head and opened the bread. He picked up the bread with his black hands and took a big bite. "Well..." The beggar said while chewing, "It tastes really good."
Lin Yang smiled helplessly, shook his head, walked to the beggar, and sat down. Although the beggar was very dirty, it was not annoying. Lin Yang thought to himself that his situation in this city was actually not much higher than others. "How did you know that I lost my job just now?" Lin Yang asked in confusion.
"Because I am a god." The beggar raised his head and drank mineral water, wiped his mouth and replied.
"Puchi!" Lin Yang shook his head and laughed. He turned to look at the beggar. "You are a madman."
"Don't you believe it?" said the beggar.
"I believe it." Lin Yang said with a smile, "Then do you know who I am?"
The beggar looked at Lin Yang in confusion.
"I am the reincarnation of Buddha Tathagata." Lin Yang said while taking a bite of bread.
"Tathagata Buddha?" The beggar smiled, "Strictly speaking, he should be my disciple."
Chapter completed!