Chen Fan already regretted it when he scanned the code to pay.
Although his family was not poor, his parents were very strict with his pocket money. Basically, the money they gave him every week was only enough for him to buy stationery and breakfast. Even the games and games that he liked had to be saved up for a long time. No matter how you looked at it, it was stupid to spend what little pocket money he had left for something that he knew was a scam.
However, he had done enough stupid things in his sixteen years of life, so this one was not a big deal.
Chen Fan laughed self-deprecatingly and reached out to take out the blind box that had fooled him again from the drawer.
He was not in a hurry to open it. First, he felt the weight in his hand.
It was very light. Did he really get a good lesson?
Then, Chen Fan shook it in his ear, but there was not even the sound of objects hitting each other.
Could it be that it was … empty?
Chen Fan was dumbfounded. Although he had a bad feeling when he paid, he was still at a loss when he was scammed to such an extent. No matter what, he had spent thirty yuan on it.
Generally speaking, no matter how bad his luck was, he should be able to get a consolation prize such as a pirated figurine or a doll produced in Yiwu. The worst should be Pinduoduo's 9.9 yuan shipping earphones.
What was going on with it being empty? Did the shop forget to put something in it?
Just when Chen Fan was wondering if there was a problem with this batch of blind boxes, a young couple next to him also scanned the code and got their own box.
When they opened it, it was a 128GB USB drive.
"You're quite lucky," the boy said in surprise.
He didn't have any expectations for the item in the blind box. The reason why he paid for it was to make his girlfriend happy. He didn't expect the item to come in handy. Even if it was just an inferior USB drive, it wasn't a big loss.
The two of them threw the box into the trash can at the side, then left with the USB drive in satisfaction.
Chen Fan was left holding the empty box in his hand and standing by the side of the road.
At this time, the street lights on both sides of the road and the neon signs of the businesses were already lit up. The business street was still lively at night, but Chen Fan felt that he was out of place in this colorful world.
There were three missed calls on his phone screen, all from his mother. In the past, he would be home with his school bag at this time.
His mother also often praised him to her colleagues and friends. "Xiaofan has been very obedient since he was young. He does whatever I tell him to do. He comes home on time every day after school. He definitely doesn't associate with any random people, and he doesn't fall in love at a young age. He doesn't run to the Internet Cafe to play games. This child has never made us worry about him."
Then, the nearby aunts would also make envious noises. They would then sigh and say how naughty their child was.
In the past, Chen Fan always felt that being praised was always a good thing. But now, he only felt that the word "obedient" was unprecedentedly harsh on his ears. He thought of that evening when the two delinquents in front of the toilet told him to get lost. After that, he also "obediently" and "obediently" left.
For example, now that he had an empty blind box, it was obviously the shop's mistake. He wanted to call the phone number on the machine and question the other party, but when he picked up the phone, he could not help but shrink back before he could dial half of the number.
He was worried that the shop owner on the other end of the phone would say to him confidently, "Yes, our blind box is empty. Didn't you see the slogan on it before you bought it? It's sold and will not be returned. If you can't afford it, don't play."
'If only there was someone in this world who could lend me a little courage!'
Chen Fan clenched his fists in despair again.
The phone vibrated for the fourth time.
He could feel the anxiety of the person on the other end of the phone through the screen. Chen Fan was ready to be willful for once, but when he thought of his mother working all day and looking for him after work, his heart softened and he finally picked up the phone.
So, the obedient child version of Chen Fan went online again.
"Hello … Oh, I'm on duty at school today, so it's a little late … I'm already at the bus stop, and I'm about to catch the bus. Yes, yes … I'll be back soon."
Chen Fan hung up the phone and took two deep breaths, trying hard to hide the despair in his heart. He wanted to throw away the empty blind box in his hand, but he hesitated when he walked to the trash can. Although there was nothing in the box, the packaging was quite beautiful. He could use it as a small storage box, and at the same time, it could also remind him how stupid he was.
So, Chen Fan stuffed the blind box into his backpack and then went to the bus stop to take the bus home.
When he opened the door, his mother had already prepared dinner, and his father had already returned home from work. He called for him to wash his hands and eat. The family sat at the dining table happily. Chen Fan behaved as usual and did not show any unusual emotions.
His father picked a piece of pork rib for him, and then asked him about what happened in school. He only picked a few things that had nothing to do with itching or pain, and did not mention what happened in front of the toilet that evening, as if it had never happened.
Unfortunately, even if he could hide it from everyone, he could not hide it from himself.
When he returned to his room and closed the door, the feeling of powerlessness and regret once again wrapped around him. It was as if someone had tied a stone to his ankle and sunk him into the water. A strong sense of suffocation from all directions almost completely engulfed him.
I shouldn't have left that day!
I should have told the teacher immediately. No, I should have rushed in at that time! Even if I would have been beaten!
I'm really the worst friend in the world! No one is worse than me!!!
Who can save me, give me some courage!!!
Chen Fan was not in the mood to do his homework. He threw his backpack on the bed, and after that, he did not turn on the light. He just sat in the dark with his head in his hands.
The next moment, Chen Fan heard the sound of something falling to the ground.
He turned around and saw that the backpack he had just thrown on the bed had tilted to the side, and the blind box that was stuffed inside had rolled to his feet.
The bow tied on it seemed to be inviting him to open it.
Only then did Chen Fan remember that he had not opened the box since he got it. Although it should be empty, since he had already spent the money, he should at least take a look at it. Or was he really so bad that he did not even have the courage to open it?
Chen Fan hesitated for a moment, then opened the lid of the blind box.
As he expected, the box was indeed empty, and the empty walls seemed to be laughing at his stupidity. However, when Chen Fan turned the lid of the blind box, he found that there was actually an envelope inside, glued to the inside of the lid.
The envelope was written in beautiful small letters, "To Mr. Chen Fan."
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