Translator: FireFoxWinterWolf
Editor & TL Checker: Luoshenhua
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The scale of the dealership wasn’t small and many colorful bicycles were displayed throughout.
As Chen You entered, several people were looking at a car. The attendant’s presentation was so smooth that he could probably recite it backwards.
He saw Jian Dan standing at the counter, talking to the car dealership owner. Since his back was facing Chen You, his expression was unclear.
After hesitating for a while, Chen You sidled closer and closer, until the conversation between the two could be overheard.
The owner rubbed his hands together and said, a bit embarrassed, “Mr. Jian, I thought that the chain would arrive today. I didn’t know that the truck would have an accident on the way and all the goods would be gone.”
Concerned about the safety of the people involved, Jian Dan asked, “Is the driver okay?”
The dealership owner exhaled deeply, “Ah, he died on the spot.”
Jian Dan sighed, “That’s really unfortunate.”
The dealership owner said, “Yes, the driver was an alcoholic and always carried alcohol on him. He drank a lot when he returned from making deliveries…”
Jian Dan interrupted, “Drinking while driving?”
“Not only is such frivolous behavior irresponsible to one’s own life, but it’s also an endangerment to the lives of others.”
The dealership owner was moved and lamented, “Yes, what Mr. Jian said makes sense. It’s true that you should drink less since it’s harmful yourself and others.”
He continued, “Mr. Jian, I’ll refund you for the deposit on the chain.”
“No, hold on to the deposit,” Jian Dan maintained. “Keep an eye on it for me. Let me know if there’s any news.”
The dealership owner laughed like Buddha, “I’ve never seen anyone like Mr. Jian who likes to collect bicycle parts so much.”
Jian Dan smiled.
From behind, Chen You eavesdropped and gained a handful of information. Jian Dan often came here and ordered a bicycle chain from the car dealership’s owner, but the truck had an accident, and the chain couldn’t be obtained.
Also, Jian Dan had a penchant for bicycles.
He tugged on the brim of his hat and quickly moved aside to look at the bikes .
“Old Jian, I knew you were here!”
From the door came a man’s energetic voice. Chen You glanced over and his eyes instantly widened.
Isn’t that my older cousin?
Chen You rubbed his eyes, it really was his older cousin.
The car dealership attendant called out, “Police Officer Zheng is here.”
Chen You was stunned. What the hell? Everything in this parallel world seemed to be much better than that of the real world which was a complete failure. He found that his older cousin who had gnawed the elderly to death became a civil servant and a police inspector here.
Jian Dan walked up to his older cousin. Chen You immediately lowered his head and feigned examining the cool black bicycle in front of him.
“Ah-Ze, didn’t you ask for leave to go back to your hometown?”
Zheng Ze scratched the coarse hair at the back of his head, “Don’t remind me. The higher-ups ordered that the case must be solved this year, otherwise no one can think of having a good year.”
“Which case?” inquired Jian Dan.
Zheng Ze glanced around the car dealership, “What else could it be?”
Jian Dan raised his eyebrows. “With respect to solving a case, there’s nothing I can do to help. However, if you need a hand in other areas, please don’t hesitate to mention it.”
“Don’t worry. If it’s necessary, I’ll definitely contact you, Mr. Jian.”
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Zheng Ze put his arm on Jian Dan’s shoulder and held it intimately. “Didn’t I tell you? If you’d used the persistence you’ve had in coming to the garage every Friday and applied it elsewhere, you’d have a girlfriend by now.”
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As his gaze swept past, Jian Dan suddenly narrowed his eyes.
Zheng Ze’s occupational habit was immediately provoked. He scanned his line of sight, “What are you looking at?”
Jian Dan’s expression was normal. “It’s nothing.”
“Since you’re here to investigate, I won’t delay you.”
Zheng Ze cut in, “Wait a minute, I just have to ask two questions. Once I’m done, let’s eat together.”
With that, he went over to the car dealership’s owner and took out a small book in order to take notes while recording.
The owner replied truthfully, without concealing anything, “Officer Zheng, recently there hasn’t been any abnormal behavior at my car dealership.”
Zheng Ze didn’t look up, “Go on.”
The owner was worried. What else could he say? The victims were not killed here, they all just happened to enter his store to buy a bicycle.
Some didn’t even didn’t even make a purchase. They just browsed around and left.
Furthermore, he doesn’t remember all of his clientele or their appearances. He’d have to watch the surveillance footage to jog his memory.
At this moment, several people of varying ages walked in, all belonging to one large family.
Chen You didn’t dare stay any longer, so he hastily seized the opportunity to leave. This desperate trip of his had panned out well: with great risk comes great reward.
His cousin is a police inspector. He has been good friends with Jian Dan for many years and is investigating the cases.
He also discovered that Jian Dan comes here every week on Friday to purchase old bicycle parts at high prices.
After leaving the car dealership, Chen You walked briskly around the corner, went through an alley, and crossed the street.
Once he was far enough away to be safe from discovery, he finally set his mind at ease and found his entire back soaked with sweat.
That was a close one.
Fortunately, he’d disguised himself and hadn’t been spotted, otherwise Jian Dan would have noticed that someone was tailing him.
The system asked, “How many ear studs did you wear today?”
Confused, Chen You answered, “Two.”
System, “Oh.”
Oh, what? Chen You was baffled by this cold response, “What about it?”
The system replied, “Just asking.”
“Bullshit, since when do you just casually ask?” Unconvinced, Chen You touched his ears and wondered, “What’s the matter?”
The system stated, “Say your prayers.”
Chen You, “…” Don’t say that to me out of the blue. He panicked.
Outside the dealership, Jian Dan’s hand rested in his pocket. “Now I understand why you like white rabbits. They’re really cute.”
Zheng Ze had just called his unit and his mind was still in work mode. “What did you say?”
Jian Dan smiled faintly, “A little white rabbit.”
“Which rabbit, where is it?” Zheng Ze clicked his tongue, “Old Jian, why do I feel that your smile is very sinister, ah?”
Jian Dan appeared to be in a good mood. “Come on, let’s go eat. It’s my treat.”
Zheng Ze placed his cell phone in his pocket. “Well, at least I’ll be able to comfort my stomach tonight.”
On Monday, Chen You received a chance to interview for Mingrui. He went to the barber to dye his hair back.
A porter wearing ripped pants with yellow hair would give people the impression of being ostentatious and unreliable.
After dye-ing his hair, he appeared considerably more clever.
The interview went smoothly and Chen You was told to start on Wednesday.
“444, I got my first job through my own efforts.”
The system commended, “Congratulations.”
Just as Chen You was getting excited, his head drooped. “But I’m only moving and unloading goods in the back warehouse. I guess I won’t have any chance to see the target.”
System, “Then create one yourself.”
Chen You, “That’s reasonable.” Anyhow, he had joined the same company.
He had wracked his head over how to create opportunities to meet, but he didn’t expect to reach his goal on his first day of work.
It was past ten o’clock in the evening and Chen You hadn’t even had a chance to take a sip of water all day. He was detained by several senior workers and told to sort out the product. Since he just started, it was unwise to make trouble and quarrel with others. He could only grin and bear it.
Jian Dan was a general manager. It was unclear what work he was doing that kept him at his desk, but he left the office very late.
At the intersection, one was sitting in the driver’s seat and the other was waiting for the last bus.
Jian Dan rolled down the car window. “Little junior?”
Chen You was chatting with the system. Surprised by the voice, he was stunned and caught sight of the man in the car.
This chance wasn’t created by him. Surely, it was a gift from the heavens.
Jian Dan asked, “When did you dye your hair back?”
“The day before yesterday,” Chen You responded. “I got a new job, and the color wasn’t appropriate.”
Jian Dan has a strange look in his eyes, “Good boy.”
Chen You didn’t hear it clearly.
The cell phone in his trouser pocket rang. He took it out to see that it was Xu Ling, “Good-bye, senior.”
In the car, Jian Dan’s pitch-black eyes scanned the rearview mirror. He lit a cigarette and held it in his mouth.
The rising plume spread, creating a smoky atmosphere that concealed and obscured his face.
Chen You went to the bar and saw Xu Ling talking to some men.
His eyelids twitched. So annoying.
He didn’t have Xu Ling’s parent’s contact information, nor did he have any of her friends’. After all, the other party hadn’t brought the original into her circle of friends.
At any rate, she’d felt contempt for this small fry high school student selling cell phones in the market.
His face was the only thing she liked.
As Chen You looked over again, a man was already touching her. His face twitched and he walked over.
“Ling Ling.”
Xu Ling looked up, “Ah-Sheng…You came…”
The moment their eyes met, Chen You knew she was scared.
You’re saying that you, a lone girl, ran to a bar to drink while wearing a short skirt and a top exposing your collarbone? What did you think was going to happen?
Xu Ling grabbed onto Chen You, her grip very tight. In a panic, she said, “My boyfriend came to pick me up.”
Several men scornfully ignored him, “Just him, a little boy? Little sister, are you sure you’re not mistaken?”
Chen You pulled Xu Ling up, “Let’s go.”
A few men stopped him, “Come and have a couple of drinks before you go. Your girlfriend is so uptight, you must know some special tactics. Let us brothers learn your moves.”
Learn from your mother. Chen You held Xu Ling, supporting her with an arm, “Maybe some other time.”
Seeing that he wasn’t willing to humor them, they got up, intending to use force.
An arm suddenly reached out from the left, clamping onto Chen You’s hand in a vise-like grip.
When Chen You saw the owner of that arm, his eyes opened wide. Brother, were you tailing my ass?
“I came here to drink and happened to see you caught up in some kind of conflict,” Jian Dan frowned. “What’s going on?
Chen You said, “My friend…”
Beside him, Xu Ling looked at Jian Dan, wearing a bashful expression.
Chen You, “…” Well, I forgot that you’re a face-con. This is a rational response, you’re forgiven.
Auras vary from person to person. When Jian Dan came, the men sensed danger.
As Chen You and Xu Ling sat in his car, not a word was said during the entire ride.
Xu Ling was probably troubled by Chen You’s presence since her ill behavior was exposed.
Chen You’s mind was occupied; he just wanted to reduce his sense of existence and become part of the background.
Once they neared their destination, Xu Ling said “Mr. Jian really likes little dolls, ah.”
Chen You glanced around the car. A pair of teddy bears sat on the seat with a row of bears behind them, all the same color and model. They were extraordinarily uniform.
From the front, Jian Dan said “They were given at an event. After leaving them there for so long, I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away.”
Xu Ling pinched a teddy bear, “Super cute, isn’t it Ah-Sheng?”
Chen You, “Yeah.” To be honest, he didn’t think that stuffed animals were as lovable as Transformers.
The car turned silent again.
Under the night sky, the scenery of the city turned blurry, grey, and mysterious.
When they got to her apartment, Xu Ling didn’t get out of the car right away. Instead, she whispered in Chen You’s ear, “Ah-Sheng when you get back, give me a call. I have a lot to say to you.”
Jian Dan’s gaze briefly scanned the rearview mirror, as if he heard nothing.
When the door opened and the girl stepped out, he immediately drove away.
There wasn’t even a moment for Xu Ling to utter a word of thanks.
With Chen You left in the car, he felt that Xu Ling had given him a feeling of increased safety. As the only passenger in the backseat, it was all kinds of uncomfortable.
With a ghost in his heart, there was no way for him to be open-minded and carefree.
Chen You didn’t know Jian Dan’s methods, so he really couldn’t bear it.
Jian Dan smiled, “Because I handled this matter, I wasn’t able to drink anything.”
Chen You, “…” What do you mean, do you want me to buy you a drink?
A moment later, he heard the man say, “You won’t treat your school senior to a drink?”
Chen You asked the system if he should agree.
System, “This an opportunity.”
Chen You thought so as well. He wanted to finish this task, but at this rate, he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to. “Alright.”
Jian Dan’s smile deepened as he drove to a remote bar.
OMG! IT’S ALIVE!!!
But on a serious note, thanks for updating!
ahh, was so not prepared when i saw a new update, like, i had to check the date and everything. So like does this mean we’re getting regular updates? super excited
Still loving this series, the mc is still as hilarious as ever, thank you for the chap~
Ikrr I was shocked there’s 3 chapters in a row, I thought I missed the update😂
welcome back!!
thanks for the update
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