E Province.
Rivertown.
The homeless Old Li set up his stall early in the morning.
It was Chinese Valentine's Day and there were many young couples out shopping. These young couples were generous and sometimes they could earn more in a day than in a month.
Old Li was searching for a target.
He had been in the Beggar Sect for many years and knew who was easy to talk to and who was difficult to talk to.
For some people, even if you shouted till your throat broke, you would not get a single cent. Sometimes, you might even get a bunch of rolling eyes.
At that moment, Old Li found his target.
It was a young couple. The girl looked delicate and would definitely be easier to talk to.
At this time, men would not be too stingy in order to show their generosity.
Just as Old Li was about to go forward to beg, someone rushed over from the side and knelt down. She said pitifully, "Miss, please do a good deed. A good person will live a peaceful life!"
At that moment, the couple's attention was attracted.
Old Li cursed in his heart. It was getting harder and harder to make a living in this industry.
In the past, everyone was out to make a living, so it was not a big deal.
The key was that the person who rushed over was not out to make a living. He was a professional.
Old Li recognized this group of people. Yes, a group of people. They were not acting alone.
He turned his head and looked around. Indeed, the small group at Rivertown Square had moved out.
It was Chinese Valentine's Day and Rivertown Square was the center of the business district. There were many people coming and going.
Old Li was helpless. He shrunk his neck and did not dare to show his head. These people were overbearing. If he was seen, they might chase him away.
Just as Old Li shrunk his head, someone noticed him.
Not far away, a lame man in his thirties walked over. He squatted down and said in a low voice, "Old man, we're booking this place today!"
Old Li said unhappily, "I've been here for more than ten years. Third Brother, you guys can do whatever you want. It's not appropriate to chase me away, right?"
Although he was old, he still called him Third Brother. Sometimes, it was right to have a bigger fist.
Third Brother glared and said, "What do you mean appropriate? You can't miss out on a meal tonight! Old man, don't be insensible, or you won't even have a full meal tonight! "
Old Li was a little embarrassed and mumbled, "Don't try to fool me with a rotten steamed bun again."
"It's good enough to have something to eat!"
Third Brother snorted and said, "That's right, where's the guy who was with you?"
Old Li scratched his head and asked, "Why? Are you looking for him?"
Third Brother said casually, "That guy doesn't look like a good person. He's probably here to steal our business. Old man, I'm warning you, Rivertown Square is our territory. It's already good enough for you to make a living here, but if you bring outsiders to steal our business, don't blame me for not giving you a way out. "
Old Li shook his head and said dryly, "What are you saying? Am I that kind of person? I really don't know him. Sometimes we just sleep together in the park. He's been working from nine to five these days. I don't know where he went. "
Third Brother nodded and looked around. After a while, he said, "It's fine as long as he's not fighting for territory here. Oh right, old man, keep an eye out for strangers. You might be able to make a small fortune."
"Strangers?"
Old Li shook his head helplessly and said, "There are too many strangers here. How can I keep an eye out? Does Third Brother have a rich business?"
Third Brother said proudly, "Of course, but if Third Brother is rich, you won't miss out. You've been in Rivertown for more than ten years and know many people. I won't tell ordinary people this news. "
Old Li had nothing to do, so he gossiped, "What news? Can Third Brother tell me?"
"Don't bother about the news. Just keep an eye out. It's hard to say if he's in Rivertown."
As he said that, Third Brother took out a phone from his pocket and pointed at the screen, "It's this person. Inform me when you see him."
Old Li was speechless. Nowadays, phones could also look at pictures.
The key was that the resolution was too low, and he couldn't see clearly.
The photo on the phone was blurry, and he could only see the outline.
It was normal for Third Brother to have a phone. This guy was probably richer than the average white-collar worker. He heard that he even had a small villa in the countryside.
Old Li didn't pay much attention to the phone. He stared at the phone for a while before revealing his yellow teeth and smiled, "Third Brother, how much did you see?"
"100 yuan!"
Third Brother looked like he was bleeding. He gritted his teeth and said, "As long as you find him, I'll give you 100 yuan!"
"100 yuan …" Old Li laughed dryly, "Do you want to add more? I'm good at finding people in Rivertown. You know that I've been here for more than ten years. I know everyone around … "
“200！”
"Deal!"
Old Li smiled and nodded, "Leave this to me. I'll inform you when I find him. Oh right, Third Brother, who is this person? Is he your relative? "
"If only he was my relative …" Third Brother sighed.
He was the relative of the richest man in the country. Five million to find him.
If it wasn't for the news that the person might be in Rivertown, he wouldn't have thought about it.
Now he was just trying his luck. What if he was really found by him?
As for Liu Qing, Old Li and Third Brother didn't think much about it.
After all, there was still a difference between the photo and the person in person. In addition, it was too blurry. Although they had seen Liu Qing before, and Old Li had even chatted with him for a while, they really didn't recognize him.
Hearing that he wasn't Third Brother's relative, Old Li bared his teeth and said, "If he isn't your relative, why are you spending 200 yuan to find him?"
"You don't have to worry about that. Just inform me when you find him."
"I understand. 200 yuan is enough for me to spend for a month. Don't worry, I'll definitely inform you when I find him."
Old Li laughed and responded. Then he got up and left with the broken bowl.
This guy was watching. He shouldn't stay here. It was the same elsewhere.
As for finding him, he was just talking about it. He really didn't put much thought into it.
Just as he walked to the edge of the square, someone suddenly patted him on the shoulder.
Old Li turned his head and saw Liu Qing wearing a dirty sun hat. He lowered the brim of the hat and said in a muffled voice, "Old man, lend me 10 yuan!"
Old Li bared his teeth and laughed dryly. "Well, I haven't opened my shop in the morning …"
"Don't talk nonsense. Lend me 10 yuan. When I have money, I'll pay you back a hundred times!"
Liu Qing's face was sullen. Damn, when did I end up borrowing money from a beggar?
But he had spent all his money. He hadn't eaten for more than a day.
Withdraw money. Not to mention that he didn't have money, even if he had money, he didn't dare to withdraw it now.
Rob. That was too dangerous. If he wasn't careful, he would be exposed.
Beg. He couldn't bring himself to do that.
After thinking about it, he could only borrow from the only person he knew. And in Jiangcheng, the only person he knew was this old beggar.
Old Li was in a dilemma. 10 yuan. This guy was lazy. He didn't go out to beg or work. How could he have the money to pay me back?
Besides, can his words be trusted?
But this guy was quite fierce. Old Li was really afraid that he would beat him up.
After hesitating for a while, Old Li cried bitterly. "Is 5 yuan enough? I don't have that much."
"5 yuan …" Liu Qing gritted his teeth. After a while, he said, "Okay, buy me 10 buns!"
"I'll go?"
"En, you go. I'll wait for you at the park."
"You can go by yourself. I still have to go somewhere else to open up shop …"
Liu Qing glared and said, "I'm not feeling well. If I ask you to go, just go. Why are you talking so much? Don't worry. When I'm rich … "
At this time, he didn't notice that Old Li's eyes changed slightly.
The way Liu Qing glared at him made him feel a little familiar.
It wasn't because Liu Qing stared at him, but because Old Li felt that it was familiar.
Although the photo that Third Brother showed him was blurry, the person in the photo was staring at him fiercely.
If Liu Qing didn't stare at him, he wouldn't have thought of this.
Now that he stared at him, Old Li felt that it was familiar.
If Third Brother told him that this was Li Dong's relative, Old Li might not think much. After all, he had heard of Li Dong's name. How could his relative be so fierce?
However, Third Brother's words were unclear, so Old Li thought more about it.
Could it be that Third Brother accepted a job from the police?
This wasn't impossible. It happened sometimes.
Could it be that this guy was the person Third Brother was looking for?
A stranger who didn't dare to buy things. He wore a hat all day …
As he thought about it, Old Li got distracted.
Liu Qing said a few words. When he saw that Old Li didn't say anything, he frowned and said: "Did you hear that?"
"I heard it, I heard it."
Old Man Li hurriedly responded and looked at Liu Qing's eyes again. Then, he involuntarily looked at his waist.
He knew that Liu Qing had something there.
He didn't think about it before, but now that he thought about it again, Old Li couldn't help but tremble. It couldn't be that thing, right?
He wasn't sure, and he wasn't sure that Liu Qing was the person Third Brother was looking for.
If that was the case, it didn't seem worth it for 200 yuan. It was best if he didn't care.
Old Li gave up on reporting to Third Brother. If Liu Qing found out, his old bones wouldn't be able to withstand revenge.
After Liu Qing left, Old Li dragged his limping leg to the bun shop.
He often came to the bun shop to buy buns, so the boss knew him. Although Old Li's hair was dirty, the boss didn't mind.
Seeing Old Li ask for 10 buns, the boss smiled and said, "Old Li, did you strike it rich today? Why did you eat so much?" "How did I strike it rich?
"I didn't get rich. I bought it for someone else." Old Li smiled and didn't say much.
The boss smiled and said, "I thought you struck it rich. By the way, Old Li, are you from Sichuan?"
"What? I'm not from Sichuan. I'm a local of Jiang City …"
Old Li immediately rejected it. Anyway, he had been in Jiang City for so many years and was used to the Jiang City accent.
The boss couldn't help but laugh. "You old thing, you're still playing this game with me. I was just asking casually. I didn't say anything. If you were 20 years younger and were from Sichuan, I would really be interested. Most importantly, you are already so old … "
"So what if I'm old? I can still make a living when I'm old."
Old Li retorted and said, "Why do you want to know where I'm from?"
The boss didn't hide it and asked nosily, "Does Li Dong know?"
"Li Dong?"
"The richest man!"
"Oh, I know. He built 100 primary schools in Sichuan. I've heard of it."
"And you say you aren't from Sichuan!" The boss rolled his eyes. Since there weren't many customers, he continued chatting with Old Li. "Li Dong's relative went missing. He spent 5 million to find him.
I heard that he might be in our area. Many people are looking for him now.
That relative of his is from Sichuan.
Old Li, if we find him, you won't have to beg for food and I won't have to guard this bun shop anymore.
5 million. I can buy five houses and two shops with the rest. I won't have to worry about food for the rest of my life.
Rich people are really generous … "
Old Li blinked hard. Looking for someone again?
Why were there so many people looking for someone today?
After the boss spoke for a while, Old Li said dryly, "Looking for someone? Who? Do you have a photo? "
The boss shook his head. "What photo? My daughter told me. I only know he's from Sichuan. About 40 years old. Why? Are you really interested?"
"About 40 years old, from Sichuan. Male?"
"Duh."
"Anything else?"
"No. Why are you asking so much? I was just joking. Don't take it seriously."
Old Li ignored him and continued, "5 million?"
"It's 5 million. Alright, I can't talk to you anymore. Customers are here."
The boss ignored him and started serving other customers.
Old Li held the bun in his hand, but his mind was elsewhere.
5 million!
Based on the current housing prices, it was not just five houses. In the countryside, it was enough to build 30 bungalows.
Even in Jiangcheng, it was enough to buy 10 houses and a big shop for rent.
Third brother was looking for someone, and Li Dong was looking for someone. Were they looking for the same person?
Sichuan, about 40 years old, male …
Third Brother's photo looked a little like that fellow, especially when he was angry.
But was the person Li Dong was looking for the same person?
At this moment, Old Li really wanted to see who Li Dong was looking for.
Was it that person from the same hometown?
With doubts, Old Li took the bun back to the park.
Liu Qing did not dare to stay on the chair during the day. He usually stayed in the park. Old Li knew about his habit.
He walked in with the bun and saw Liu Qing.
When Old Li arrived, Liu Qing turned around and looked at him warily. Then he frowned and said, "What happened?"
"Don't you know that I'm a cripple?"
Old Li said perfunctorily and then handed the bun to Liu Qing.
When he wolfed down the bun, Old Li suddenly said with emotion, "I say, friend, I heard that our hometown is undergoing reconstruction recently and needs people. Is it true?"
"Probably."
"Then tell me, if I go back, will I be able to find a job?"
Liu Qing was a little puzzled. He looked up and glanced at him. "You go back? Didn't you say you won't go back? "
"I'm old and homesick." Old Li sighed and said, "What about you? Do you miss home?"
"No!"
"You're so young. Don't you have any relatives or friends?"
"It's none of your business!"
"What are you talking about? I'm just asking. You've been away for so long. Why didn't your family look for you?"
Liu Qing said impatiently, "Shut up and eat your bun. Stop talking nonsense!"
Old Li laughed dryly. After a while, he said in a low voice, "Friend, your family used to be quite rich, right?"
Liu Qing suddenly became alert. He frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
Old Li quickly waved his hand and said, "I'm just saying. Looking at your behavior, your family used to be quite rich. Did it decline?"
"More or less." After saying this, Liu Qing no longer paid attention to him.
Old Li was happy. His family was quite rich. Was he really a relative of Li Dong?
But why didn't he go back?
Or did he commit a crime and dare not go back?
Now that Li Dong was looking for him, it should be to settle the matter, right?
In Old Li's view, rich people were powerful, especially rich people like Li Dong.
This guy must have committed a crime and ran away. Later, Li Dong helped him settle the matter, but he couldn't find him, so he spent money to find him.
At this time, he had already determined that Liu Qing was the person Li Dong was looking for.
However, Old Li was a little worried. If I tell him and he ran back, can I still get the bonus?
Should I look for Li Dong first, give him the money, and then bring them to find him?
Old Li was a little hesitant, but he thought of the original promise. He thought of his wife and children at home. They might be in a hurry to spend money now. If he had 5 million, would he still need to pretend to be dead?
As for Liu Qing, Old Li said to himself, I'm sorry. Anyway, you said you'll lend me 5 yuan and pay me back 100 times in the future.
I'll take the bonus now. Anyway, your family is rich. You don't care.
But how can I contact Li Dong?
Old Li was in a dilemma again. He didn't have a way to contact Li Dong, or should he ask someone else?
But if he was intercepted by someone else, wouldn't it be a big loss?
Old Li looked worried. Liu Qing also finished eating the bun at this time. Seeing him in a daze, he couldn't help but say, "What are you doing?"
"I want to find a phone number …"
"Phone number?"
Old Li said embarrassedly, "I want to see if there is a phone number in my hometown. I want to go back."
Liu Qing didn't think much and said casually, "Go to the street and ask someone. Or you can check on the Internet. There are many ways now."
"Online? Internet cafe? "
"En, why? Do you really want to go back?"
"It's hard to say. I will find the phone number and call back to my hometown to ask." Old Li said and asked, "Go to the Internet cafe. Can I go in?"
"As long as you have money."
"How do I find the phone number?"
"You don't know. Just ask someone to help you."
"Or you …"
"I can't. Okay, I'm going to sleep. Don't disturb me. Go find it yourself. Let the Internet cafe manager help you!"
"Internet cafe manager?"
Liu Qing had already ignored him. He hugged his arms and lay in the grass to sleep.
At this time, Old Li almost figured out the process.
Looking at Liu Qing, Old Li's eyes began to shine. If this guy is really a relative of Li Dong, it will be great.
5 million!
In this life, let alone 5 million, I haven't even seen 50,000.
No, I haven't even seen 5,000. Even if I have seen others, the highest deposit I have has never reached 5,000.
Whether it is true or not, anyway, I have to go and see first.
If it is true, I can also return to my hometown in glory.
Thinking of this, Old Li's mouth was wide open.
As for going to the police station to ask for help, he didn't think about it. This kid seems to have something on him. It won't be good if he is seen by others.
At this time, Old Li didn't think about reporting, but to let Liu Qing hide it.
Don't let him get arrested before I get the money. Does the money belong to me or the police?
It seems normal for rich people to carry things. Anyway, this is what he thought. This also made him more sure of Liu Qing's identity.
5 million, house, shop, car …
Old Li swallowed his saliva. Motherf * cker, whether I can make a comeback in this life depends on this.
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