When Old Li returned to the square, Liu Qing had just finished squatting.
At this time, Li Dong would not come.
Seeing that Old Man Li had arrived, Liu Qing thought for a moment and went forward to greet him. "Lend me another 5 yuan."
Old Li stomped his feet and said, "You still want to borrow? I really don't have money! "
Liu Qing saw that his voice was a bit loud and was afraid of attracting attention, so he said with a cold face, "Old man, it's only 5 yuan. Shouldn't I return it to you?"
"But …"
On one hand, Old Li was afraid. On the other hand, he was thinking of a way to lure people over. For a moment, his head was full of sweat.
The moment he came out of the small building, he had already made up his mind.
He had to lure people over!
As for whether Liu Qing was dead or alive, he could not and did not want to care.
People were selfish, especially those who had experienced so much and struggled at the bottom of society. They had to rack their brains for a full meal.
Liu Qing was not familiar with him, and he had borrowed a lot of money from him.
Yes, that money was a lot of money for Old Li.
This guy was obviously the kind of person who borrowed money and did not return it. Old Li had already seen it.
If he was like this every day, how could he live?
Calming down a little, Old Li said awkwardly, "Old friend, it's not easy for me to ask for money. You have spent a lot of money these two days. I know you must have a powerful background, and maybe you will repay me a hundred times or even a thousand times in the future. The script said that you are called … called Long something … But you also know that I am a beggar. I really can't afford to continue like this every day. "
Liu Qing frowned and stared at him. "Old man, you are not willing to borrow money?"
"No, no …"
Old Li was a little helpless and finally said, "Old friend, I can't afford to offend you, and I don't dare to offend you. How about this, I have been eating buns these days. You should be tired of them. I will treat you at noon. Let's have a good meal. "
"Good food?"
Liu Qing was slightly puzzled. He heard Old Li nod his head and say, "After this meal, we'll part ways. I don't want the money you owe me. It's really not easy for this old man. This is all I've got. If you force me again, I'll go somewhere else to beg for food. At most, I won't come back to the park. It's only because we're from the same hometown that I'm willing to bleed so much. "
Liu Qing was a little annoyed in his heart. Since when was he despised by a beggar!
But when he thought about it, he probably wouldn't be able to stay for long.
If Li Dong still didn't come, he would go to Jiangbei.
Now that he was gone, there was no need for him to borrow money from the old man.
After pondering for a moment, Liu Qing said, "I have to eat, but after dinner, lend me another 100 yuan!"
"I really didn't!"
Old Li screamed and shook his head like a rattle drum. He hurriedly said, "Little fellow, where do I have so much money? Sometimes, I can't even get 100 yuan for a month. I'm also eating until I'm full now … "
"Then, I'll follow you wherever you go!"
Liu Qing was also forced into a corner. He did not have a single cent on hand.
Even if he went to Jiangbei, even if he walked there, he still had to eat and drink on the way.
If he did not want to leave any traces, he naturally could not steal. Otherwise, he might be caught before he reached his destination.
Old Li still refused. He shook his head and said, "I really don't have that much. 20 yuan, I'll give you all I have!"
“50！”
“25！”
"40!" Liu Qing glared at him and said fiercely, "If you bargain again, your money tonight will be mine!"
Old Li seemed to be frightened. After a while, he pitifully said, "Then it's 40. Let's agree that this will be the last time. If you come looking for me again, I'll just starve to death. Anyway, I don't have any money. It's useless even if you search me. "
"I know. Cut the crap!"
Liu Qing said again, "Aren't you going to treat at noon? Go buy some food and pack it back. Get a few bottles of beer. "
"Still want to eat?" Old Li was a little unhappy. "I thought you wouldn't borrow money …"
"After eating, let's go our separate ways!"
"Alright, alright. I'm unlucky …" Old Li muttered and said, "Let's go to a restaurant. The small park is too hot. The restaurant has air-conditioning. Let me enjoy it."
"No!"
Liu Qing quickly refused. He couldn't go to a restaurant. There were many people in a restaurant. What if he was recognized?
He was not sure if the police had a national wanted poster.
However, these days, he did not find any outdoor posters. It seemed that even if he was wanted, it was internal and not announced to the public.
But no matter what, it was better to be careful.
Hearing Liu Qing's refusal, Old Li was a little nervous. He quickly persuaded, "The weather is so hot. The small park is even hotter.
Let's not go to a big restaurant. I know there is a small private restaurant not far away. The young couple opened it themselves. Let's have a table at home.
I went there once before. The taste was good. There is also air-conditioning at home.
Let's eat and drink. Maybe we can sleep there for an afternoon.
My fellow countryman, this old man really can't stand it. It's too hot. It's not easy to let go of my stomach to eat. It's really enjoyable with air-conditioning.
Otherwise, I'll be full from the heat. How can I have the mood to eat? "
"Small private restaurant?"
Liu Qing slightly groaned. After a while, he said, "Not many people?"
"Just one table. Sometimes two more tables are at most. There aren't many people."
"Where is it?"
"It's in the alley in front. Although there are few people and the business is not good, the taste is really good."
"The alley in front?"
Liu Qing glanced into the distance and said with a frown, "I've been there, but I didn't see any restaurant."
Old Li grinned and said, "I told you. It's a small restaurant at home. It doesn't have a signboard. It's like eating at home."
As he spoke, Old Li said, "Why don't we just not eat and save money for a meal? I'll lend you 50%."
Liu Qing snorted. There were few people. If he was careful, no one would notice him.
He had been suffering from the heat these days. His body was full of heat rashes and mosquito bites.
Enjoying the air-conditioning was a common thing in the past, but now it had become an enjoyment.
Now, he had one less day to live. He didn't even have a full meal. It was too suffocating.
Should he just enjoy it once today?
After thinking for a while, Liu Qing nodded and said, "Okay, let's go there!"
Old Li nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Qing didn't think much of it. He thought that the old man couldn't wait for him to leave.
Being despised by a beggar, Liu Qing didn't say anything even though he was depressed.
There was only one person who could be considered an acquaintance. Who else could he look for but him?
Besides, the old man had money to donate. He was in urgent need of help now. He could just treat it as a donation. It was a bargain.
…
In the small building.
Tan Yong whispered a few words into the earpiece. Then he said to Li Dong, "They're coming this way!"
"You're quite efficient, Grandpa."
Li Dong laughed. He looked out the window and asked, "How's the preparation?"
"The police are ready. Once they arrive, they'll arrest them!"
"Not shoot them dead?"
Tan Yong coughed lightly and said in a low voice, "As long as the conditions permit, they'll be shot dead."
"What do you mean by conditions permit?"
"They refuse to surrender!"
"What if they surrender?"
"After all, there are too many of them. We can only arrest them."
"Understood."
Li Dong nodded and didn't say anything else.
Standing by the window, Li Dong looked out. He could vaguely see two figures. Old Li's limp was very obvious when he walked.
…
In the alley.
Liu Qing looked up and frowned slightly. He had a feeling that someone was watching him.
He had a strong sense of danger. Otherwise, he would have died many years ago.
Back when he was in Sichuan, he was ambushed, but he managed to avoid it several times. He relied on his intuition.
Today, he had that feeling again.
Liu Qing became slightly vigilant. Old Li saw him stop and was a little nervous. He pretended to be calm and said, "What's wrong? You don't want to eat? "
"Old man, is there really a restaurant here?"
Old Li's face darkened. He said angrily, "If you don't want to go, then forget it. If you don't go, you'll save some money. "Luckily, you're from my hometown. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered with you. "If I really run away, you won't be able to find me all over the world."
"Then you can run and see!"
Liu Qing snorted and looked ahead. After a while, he said, "Let's go. Haven't we arrived yet?"
"Soon. It's in the two-story building in front."
"Is there really a business if you open a restaurant here?"
"Who knows? Anyway, I don't come here often. Besides, it's my house and I don't have to spend money."
Old Li answered fluently. It was the first time in his life that his acting skills had reached such a level.
For 5 million, for the rest of his life, for the reunion of his family, Old Li took out all his strength today.
20 years of ups and downs, 20 years of bitter struggle, 20 years of vicissitudes of life.
Today, there was a chance to turn things around. He was ready to go all out!
Liu Qing gradually dispelled his doubts. He was a little paranoid.
If he was really discovered, he would not be caught through this old beggar.
From the bottom of his heart, he had never thought highly of Old Li.
Hypocritical, cowardly, and a cripple!
A beggar actually went to donate money. His head must have been kicked by a donkey!
A beggar actually lent money to a stranger like him. His head must have been kicked by a donkey.
He was a beggar. The world was big and he could stay anywhere. If he really ran away when Liu Qing asked him to borrow money, Liu Qing would not have any other way.
However, the old man still said that he was from the same hometown and even wanted to treat him to a meal. If this was not hypocritical and cowardly, what was?
This kind of person, even if there was a chance to betray him, he probably would not have the guts.
Liu Qing let go of his worries and vigilance and followed Old Li inside.
…
In the small building.
Li Dong also saw Liu Qing stop and shifted his gaze slightly.
When Liu Qing moved forward again, Li Dong said softly, "His vigilance is unusually strong."
Tan Yong said with a solemn expression, "I didn't expect it either. Fortunately, I didn't let anyone get close. Otherwise, I would have been discovered. I didn't expect this guy to be so vigilant. If he went to be a soldier … "
Tan Yong did not continue. If Liu Qing went to be a soldier, he would definitely be a good seedling. It might not be difficult for him to become a soldier king.
Such a person was a pity.
However, pity was pity. Tan Yong did not sympathize.
In this world, some people walked the right path and some did not. It was their own choice and they could not blame others.
Take himself for example. If not for Li Dong, he might not have followed Liu Qing's path.
At that time, his family was waiting for him to support.
He did not have any special skills. If he went to work as a security guard, he would at most earn 1,000 yuan a month.
His old mother was still alive and sick.
His wife and children, a family of five to six people, and he had to spend money on medicine. Did he expect to live?
If a person was really forced into a corner, they would do anything.
When Li Dong asked him to kill Zhu Hongtao, Tan Yong did the same.
At the end of the day, he followed the right person. After a year in prison, the matter was cleared.
In addition, Zhu Hongtao did not die. Later, he became Li Dong's bodyguard and driver. That was how he got to where he was today.
The whole family lived in a big house. His children went to the best school. His old mother went to the provincial hospital to receive the best treatment every month. Most of it was reimbursed by Faraway Group.
One step, but the difference was like heaven and earth.
Thinking of this, Tan Yong looked at Li Dong's back. Although the boss was young and overbearing, he was really good to the people around him.
He, Old Zhou, Old Zheng, Little Cao …
Now, they were actually old. The security company had hired a group of young people who could fight more than them and were stronger than them.
However, the boss still valued friendship. He kept them and let them go to higher positions.
He was a bodyguard and driver. Old Zheng was the manager of the security company. Little Cao was the training supervisor. Old Zhou was even more impressive. He became a director of the board of directors and the head of the supervision department.
This kind of kindness could not be repaid in this lifetime.
The only thing he could do was to protect the boss and not let anything happen to him. If something happened to the boss, all the glory and wealth he had today would be gone. He would have let down the boss's trust.
Just as he was reminiscing, Liu Qing and the others arrived.
…
Outside the door.
Liu Qing frowned and said, "It's not open?"
Old Li nodded and said with a smile, "It's summer. Who would open the door? There are people inside."
As he said that, Old Li raised his head and shouted, "Boss, are you at home? We're here to eat! "
The door was slowly opened. A young man disguised as a security guard said lazily, "Are you here to eat? Come in and sit down. "
Old Li took the lead and went straight into the house.
Liu Qing followed. When he saw the furnishings in the house, Liu Qing raised his eyebrows slightly. It was really no different from living at home.
A table, a sofa, a few stools, and a dilapidated TV. That was all they had.
But after looking for a while, Liu Qing frowned and said, "Boss, you didn't turn on the air conditioner?"
The security guard was slightly taken aback before he said, "It'll be on soon. Wait a moment."
"If you don't turn on the air conditioner in a restaurant, your business won't be good." Liu Qing shook his head.
The security guard forced a smile and said, "There's no one here, so there's no waste of electricity."
When the security guard turned around and entered the room, Old Li was about to find an excuse to go to the bathroom when Liu Qing suddenly said, "I'm going to the bathroom. You can order first."
"I …"
Seeing that his words were interrupted by Liu Qing, Old Li was a little anxious.
Just as he was about to say a few words, Liu Qing got up and was about to leave.
At this moment, Liu Qing sensed that something was wrong!
It was fine if the other party did not turn on the air conditioner in advance on such a hot day.
The key was that Liu Qing had just glanced at the air conditioner in the living room and it was covered in dust. It was obvious that it had not been used for a long time.
He had experience. He was not born with wealth. He also made it step by step!
In this case, if someone really came to eat in the summer, how could they not use the air conditioner!
There was obviously a problem!
Moreover, there was only one man in the room. Usually, the man would be the chef and the woman would receive the guests.
Old Li said that this was a restaurant opened by a young couple.
Since entering the room, the woman had not come out. This was also a suspicious point.
Maybe the woman was not at home. Maybe the woman was busy or upstairs.
Liu Qing was not sure that there was definitely a problem with this person.
But there was no harm in being careful. At worst, he would not eat. It was better than failing miserably.
He did not ask for Old Li's opinion. He turned around and was about to leave.
At this moment, a group of people suddenly rushed out of the room. Someone raised a pistol and shouted, "Squat down and put your hands on your head!"
Liu Qing subconsciously put his hand on his waist, but he quickly calmed down and slowly squatted down. "Are you mistaken? We are here to eat … "
The leading policeman shouted, "Shut up and put your hands on your head. Hurry up!"
Liu Qing was a little anxious. He knew that he had been tricked this time.
Glancing at the front door, Liu Qing wondered if he should take the risk and run away.
He was certain that there was no one outside. He was confident of this.
As for whether there was anyone at the alley entrance, he could not say. But as long as he went out, he would have a chance.
Now that he was caught, he could not escape death.
He still had a lot of things to do. Li Dong had not arrived yet. He was not willing to be caught just like that.
Run!
This was the first thought that came to Liu Qing's mind!
Under normal circumstances, the police would not shoot casually. That was for sure.
As long as he left the room, these people might not be able to catch him.
Thinking of this, Liu Qing squatted down and shouted, "Don't misunderstand. I am really here to eat. If you don't believe me, you can ask …"
Before he finished speaking, Liu Qing turned around and ran!
He was betting that these policemen would not shoot!
He made the right bet!
At this time, the police really did not dare to shoot. After all, they could not be sure if it was Liu Qing.
Li Dong's people said it was him, but it might not be true.
Liu Qing had been wearing his hat and did not draw his gun. If he was accidentally shot, it would be big trouble.
The few armed policemen were slightly hesitant.
And this moment of hesitation gave Liu Qing a chance.
He was about to run out the door. As long as he ran out, although it was very likely that he would be caught, it was not impossible for him to escape.
Since he was already gambling with his life, Liu Qing did not mind gambling on his luck again.
Just as he was about to run, someone suddenly shouted behind him, "Liu Qing! I am Li Dong! "
Liu Qing suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Li Dong, who was at the staircase, did not stop and said, "You can't escape today. Just wait for your death!"
Liu Qing's eyes instantly turned red. This voice, he would never forget it for the rest of his life!
Without any hesitation, Liu Qing instantly put his hand on his waist.
He came to Jiangcheng this time and suffered so much just for Li Dong.
Now that there was no way out, if he could drag Li Dong down with him before he left, it would be worth it!
In an instant, Liu Qing made up his mind and drew his gun from his waist.
Just as everyone was slightly stunned, Liu Qing turned around and raised his gun and shot in the direction of the voice. In order to wait for Li Dong, he was already prepared to shoot at any time!
"Bang!"
A muffled sound rang through the small building.
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