In Jinling City in 2001, there was no Zifeng Tower, the tallest building.
Deji Plaza, which later ranked first among shopping malls in the country in terms of sales volume, has not yet been built.
Well, of course, this Deji Plaza later became famous all over the country, but it was because of another gossip related to the entertainment industry.
In 2001, the most prosperous place in the center of Jinling City was still Xinjiekou. The best shopping mall was still Golden Eagle.
Yes, it caught fire later and burned the whole building like a big torch. Yes, that's it.
The subway station that is said to be the largest in Asia is an underground subway hub with dozens of exits. Not to mention outsiders, even locals will feel dizzy while walking in the underground maze, which is far from being completed.
How big was the subway station that was built later?
Let's put it this way, the dozens of exits of this subway station are located at: Hanzhong Road, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan East Road, Zhongshan South Road, Fenfu Road, Huaihai Road... one station!
Just listen to so many roads! How big is this subway station?
You throw a small group of Japanese soldiers in, and if they can turn them out by themselves in three days, I will lose!
It won't be until 2005 that Jinling's first subway will be opened.
In 2001, the popular place for young people was still the underground Lady Plaza, lined with various small shops.
In 2001, there were still long lines at the door of Pizza Hut.
In 2001, Dai Mei was still attracting a large number of young people with its hot pot that cost only a few yuan per capita. At this time, the higher-end hot pot chain brand was still Little Sheep.
There is no trace of Haidilao yet.
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The taxi drove from the airport to the city and stopped near Xinjiekou.
"Just put you here."
Yu Naitang and Zizi waved goodbye in the car.
The boy stood on the side of the road and smiled at the white-haired loli: "Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"No." Little Toffee thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Okay, then... I hope we have a chance to see you again."
The car drove away slowly, and the boy stood on the side of the road, looking up at the streets of Jinling City and the surrounding buildings.
The little girl just now was very interesting, smart, and kind.
Of course, his abilities seem to be pretty good too.
Zi Zi can naturally tell at a glance that the other person is an ability user.
However, Little Milky Candy will not notice anything unusual about the seed. Even if he ignores the rules of the underground world and takes the initiative to pry, he will not find out and will only treat the seed as an ordinary mortal.
The state of Seed is enough to control all of his energy movement to a level where there is no leakage. The fluctuations of his mental energy are completely within the scope of ordinary people.
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"A very interesting person. He looks like a very smart kid."
The taxi drove away, and Little Toffee sat in the car and wondered about it.
A child about his own age came from South America to travel to China?
It's so novel, he must be a little devilish guy.
Little genius?
Emmmmm...I have serious things to do these days, which is a pity.
Otherwise, observe this little boy more. If he is really talented, take him back to Britain and become Lu Xixian's apprentice.
How nice!
Lu Xixi has always wanted to examine some talented children and accept them as apprentices!
It’s always more interesting than facing a group of animals by yourself every day.
Well... hurry up and finish catching the scumbag in the past few days. If you still have time, let's see if it's possible to meet this little boy again.
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The boy stood on the roadside, squinting his eyes as if feeling something.
After a while, he walked south with a smile on his face.
I didn't bring any luggage with me, just a small backpack. The bag was not small, but the style was very adult, and at first glance, it looked like the style commonly used by backpackers who travel all year round.
This bag was given by Sophia. It has also been used by Sophia herself for many years.
Strong and wear-resistant.
Inside are two sets of changes of clothes given by Sophia, and a pair of shoes.
During the few days in Buenos Aires, Sofia helped Zizi travel to several places and obtain a set of identity documents. Official corruption in South American countries is rife, and Sofia is a seasoned traveler. Many things are familiar to her.
You're familiar with it, and you can get it done with just a little money.
Although the boy is an outsider, he seems to be very sure of his position and heading in one direction with a clear goal.
After turning a corner and walking a hundred or ten meters, he suddenly stopped.
In front of a shop in front, there was a long queue of young men and women.
As you get closer, you can smell the sweet milk fragrance in the air, which is literally what it sounds like, not the sour smell of love.
As the boy approached, he shrugged his nose and showed a hint of interest. He thought about it, smiled, and walked to the end of the line to stand.
Ten minutes later.
"Hello, may I ask..." behind the counter window, a clerk in work clothes asked with a smile.
"Please give me the same one as them." The boy said slowly in words that seemed to be a little fluent.
When he was at the airport, his Chinese was still very rough, but now it seems that it has improved a lot.
If Little Toffee were here, he would be very surprised.
Of course, if Little Toffee knew, this guy couldn’t speak a word of Chinese before getting on the plane, and during the whole flight, he took a Chinese learning tape and listened to everything...
I’m afraid it will be scary!
"A full set of signature milk tea, is there anything else you need?"
"there is none left."
"Would you like a standard cup or an extra large cup?"
"Bigger up!" Zi Zi smiled without hesitation.
"Then, do you want three-quarter sugar, half sugar, or all..."
"Full sugar."
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When holding a cup of the famous local milk tea in his hand, the boy took a sip from the straw.
The milk tea is full of sweetness, mixed with coconut, patch, and red beans, and is eaten together.
The boy suddenly beamed.
"It's delicious. I like the taste."
Holding the milk tea cup in his hand, the boy smiled and continued walking in a certain direction.
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"Brother Lei, I'm leaving then."
Chen Nuo greeted Brother Lei at the door of the store. Sun Keke beside him seemed a little shy and embarrassed, waving his hand to Brother Lei: "Goodbye, Brother Lei."
"Bye bye."
Chen Nuo and Sun Keke met and chatted a while ago, and they happened to have an appointment near the city center, so they stopped by Brother Lei's place to have a look.
Well, in fact, the main reason is that Chen Nuo wants to eat the fried buns from the restaurant opposite.
While waiting for the steamed buns to come out of the oven, I sat in Brother Lei's shop for a while, chatted for a while, and explained some things by the way.
At this moment, holding a boxed pan-fried bun, Chen Nuo took Sun Keke and waited for a taxi on the roadside.
"How about I drive you back? I'll just drop you off and go buy some groceries."
"No, don't bother." Chen Nuo shook his head.
Actually, we have a motorcycle at home, but Chen Nuo hasn't ridden one recently.
Before, my mental strength was so weak that I had problems controlling my body and needed to use a wheelchair.
How dare you take Sun Keke to ride a motorcycle? What if something happens?
"Master Nuo, let me see, we can either buy a car." Brother Lei smiled and made a suggestion: "I know you don't like high-profile, so we don't want to buy a particularly eye-catching supercar. Let's just buy a mobility scooter.
It’s a car that’s solid, safe, of good quality, and has a spacious and comfortable interior.”
"Let's see." Chen Nuo was not very interested in this and he was very lazy and didn't want to drive.
When you go out by car, you usually have to find a parking place, which is really troublesome.
While he was talking, Sun Keke had already stopped a passing taxi.
"Let's go, Brother Lei, goodbye!" Sun Keke turned around and smiled sweetly at Brother Lei, and got into the car with Chen Nuo.
In the car, the two of them sat in the back seat. Chen Nuo glanced at Sun Keke and said, "How about I buy you one?"
"Um?"
"You go learn to get a driver's license."
"I don't have time." Sun Keke shook his head: "Studying is too stressful. If I go out to learn a driver's license at this time, my parents will definitely not agree."
After a pause, Sun Keke glanced at Chen Nuo, frowned and said: "I know you have money, but... you said you would give me a house last time, and you want to buy me a car this time.
I always feel like this doesn't taste right.
No! No!"
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Brother Lei stood on the side of the road with his hands folded, watching the taxi go away, then turned back to the store, humming a little tune and wandered behind the counter.
"Boss, was that our little boss just now? He's so handsome, and his girlfriend is so pretty too."
The coquettish-looking female clerk came over with a hint of boredom in her tone.
Brother Lei glanced at her with a smile: "Don't ask blindly."
After a pause, he said: "By the way, Xiao Huang, I have something to tell you."
"Boss, tell me~"
"Our store does not need so many clerks. I am recruiting people who have been trained in this old store and will be sent to the new store.
I see that you have done a good job these days. Starting next week, I want to transfer you to the store on Daming Road.
Business is good and busy over there. The main reason is that business is good, and as a salesperson, there is a lot of business and a lot of commissions."
The female shop assistant's expression froze at first.
In the past two days, I have almost understood everything about how I have been cheating with this boss, both overtly and covertly!
There are many small signals, small eyes and small movements, I believe the boss will understand them.
There are many things between men and women that don’t need to be made explicit, but don’t act stupid!
I did have some goals, but what happened?
This boss is young and has a rich family background. The most important thing is that he doesn’t seem to be married!
He also seems to have a social attitude. This kind of man is easy to attack, and he is not the kind of master who does not eat meat or vegetables.
This man looks like he eats meat!
Why are you trying to push yourself away by teasing?
If you work as a store clerk and go to new stores, if the business is good, you can get more commissions?
It sounds really good.
But...that's only a few dollars!
After you get the boss, how much will it cost to be the boss’s wife in the future? From now on, half of the business will be yours!
How fragrant!
The female clerk felt a little unhappy, but she couldn't say anything because she didn't make it clear.
Many signals are things that you understand and I understand, but are fully aware of.
Could it be... that the boss's girlfriend found out something was wrong and took her away?
Can't?
That Zhu Dazhi, I heard he was the boss's girlfriend's brother, was he the one who made the report?
That's not right, that Zhu Dazhi hasn't been in the store these two days.
Brother Lei didn't care what the other party thought, he just said: "Let's arrange this matter like this."
"Ah?" The female clerk deliberately softened her tone, even with a hint of coquettishness: "Boss, do you really want to transfer me? Do you think I'm annoying you here?"
Brother Lei narrowed his eyes: "Huh?"
"Daming Road is too far from my home. It's a long way to commute to get off work every day."
"How can young people be so picky when they go out to work? Why not make money?"
"But, but..." the female clerk rolled her eyes and said coquettishly: "But I just like to be by your side, boss. You are a very kind person and you are willing to teach me things."
"I'm the boss! I teach you things so that you can make them work, work well, and make money for me."
Brother Lei's tone became colder.
Damn it, you have to fight with me, right?
I don’t have a decent body, so I have to show off my face to say it?
I don’t know what’s appropriate!
"This is settled. If the new store needs people, you can go and work in the new store. The salary will be good and the commission will be high.
If you think it's too far away and don't want to go, then I don't need anyone here. You can think about it yourself."
Brother Lei lost his words with a straight face, lowered his head to settle the score, and ignored the girl.
"...Okay, then I'll go to Daming Road."
"Well, okay, then you will report to the new store tomorrow, and I will say hello to the boss Zhang over there and then come back."
The female clerk's eyes suddenly lit up!
"Boss Xiao Zhang? I heard that Boss Xiao Zhang is young and very handsome?"
Brother Lei glanced at the girl with a smile.
Well, he's not old, he's handsome...let's just say.
"right."
"Then I'll go and do my job well so as not to embarrass you, boss.
That... boss
You need to talk to Boss Xiao Zhang and take care of me~"
Brother Lei chuckled in his heart and did not answer the question.
Harmful!
Now, some girls are like this. At a young age, they don't want to work hard, but they are full of crooked ideas and want to take shortcuts.
This social atmosphere is really going to get worse day by day from now on.
I took a look at this female clerk who seemed to have a "new fighting spirit".
Well, go ahead.
Boss Xiao Zhang is young and handsome.
But there is a goblin who is the best in Jinling next to me!
Is this just your tea skills?
Xia Xia can play you to death!
Don't stay here to harm me, go and fight with the tea art ancestor!
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"Hello."
A voice came from the door.
Brother Lei looked up and was stunned for a moment.
Yo?
Foreigner?
So young?
Another clerk in the store immediately came over to greet you, but he smiled politely and said, "Kid? What's the matter?"
kid?
The boy raised his head and looked at each other with a smile.
"I'll come, I'll come!"
Brother Lei walked out with a smile: "I'll receive you.
Hey, foreign guests! Then I have to receive them personally!"
Brother Lei said a joke, walked out and looked at the little boy.
"Child, which country are you from? How old are you? Those eyes are so beautiful!
Can you speak Chinese?
Did you get lost with the adults?"
The boy looked at Brother Lei, his eyes fixed: "Are you...the boss?"
"Hey, you can speak Chinese quite well."
The boy squinted his eyes, bit the straw and took a sip of milk tea before suppressing a certain emotion.
"You have the fluctuations of his energy here, and...you also have it." The boy looked at Brother Lei seriously.
Brother Lei was stunned!
I felt nervous for a moment!
This doesn't sound right!
Brother Lei immediately thought of Chen Nuo!
After all, I have known Chen Nuo for so long. There are too many monsters around this young master!
Not to mention those sisters-in-law.
Even though I'm young, I saw a guy named a few days ago...
Oh, by the way, Situ Beixuan!
A little girl was babbling.
This foreign kid in front of me?
Too?
Thinking of this, Brother Lei sounded a little more serious and lowered his voice: "Are you... looking for Mr. Nuo?"
"Oh? Is his name Master Nuo?" The boy nodded: "Isn't he here anymore?"
The seeds are also a little helpless.
I felt the activating power in this position a while ago.
But when I walked over, the power I sensed just a few minutes ago suddenly disappeared!
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Chen Nuo glanced at Sun Keke beside him.
Sun Keke was already asleep, squinting his eyes and leaning against himself involuntarily.
Chen Nuo smiled slightly and stretched out his hand to support Sun Keke's head on his shoulder. Then he gently placed a mental barrier around him to prevent the surrounding noise from waking up the girl.
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The boy looked at Brother Lei with this look... Brother Lei's heart sank a little.
Suddenly, Brother Lei's heart moved, and he stood up. He looked at the two clerks in the store and said in a deep voice: "Well, there's something going on. You guys should get off work first!"
The clerks were stunned: "Huh?"
"Ah what! Get off work! Everyone is off work! Let's go now!" Brother Lei's tone was very solemn.
The two or three little girls in the store were almost driven out of the store anxiously and rudely by Brother Lei in a dark voice!
Brother Lei deliberately moved behind the counter, trying to touch his cell phone to call Chen Nuo or send a message.
I just touched the phone, and when I looked up, I saw this boy already standing in front of me silently.
brush!!!!!
Wow…
The rolling door of the store has no one to control it, but it slowly and automatically falls on its own!
Brother Lei looked at the little boy's dark and bright eyes, and felt more and more weird in his heart!
The boy took a few sips from the straw and placed the empty cup on the counter, with a somewhat unsatisfied look on his face.
I should have bought an extra cup just now...
It's a pity that I don't have enough cash on me.
He raised his head and looked at Brother Lei.
Brother Lei looked at the rolling shutter door that had slowly closed automatically with an ugly expression.
After the sunlight outside was blocked, the store seemed a bit darker.
"Boss, you must have money here, right?"
"…………"
Brother Lei's eyes twitched!
Suddenly I saw the other person’s eyes falling on the table!
On the table, my hand has already touched the mobile phone!
With a thought in his heart, Brother Lei slowly let go of his hand.
Although there was a little boy in front of him who was much shorter than him, Brother Lei suddenly felt like he was being stared at by a big tiger!
What's more, isn't it scary when your own shop door closes automatically and silently?!
Don't dare to move!
Don't dare to move at all!
"Boss, do you have money?" The boy sighed.
"...Yes." Brother Lei cried sadly.
This drama... I am familiar with it!!
It’s just so familiar!!
but……
Why the hell!!!!
I didn’t steal your bike!!!
The boy smiled and slowly took off his backpack and placed it on the table.
Brother Lei suddenly felt blessed and blurted out: "I understand! I understand! I understand the meaning!"
Let me take the money and fill this package with it, right?"
boy:"???"
"This young man! I...I didn't offend you, did I?
I, I, I...I haven't stolen a bicycle in a while!!!
Ah, one more thing! I didn’t shave my bald head by myself! It’s seborrheic alopecia!!
Young Master, do you have anything else to ask?"
The boy was stunned!!
There was silence for a few seconds...
The boy slowly took out a bag of biscuits from his backpack and bit into one silently.