Mi Xianger pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard. Before she could even steady herself, she felt a gust of wind behind her …
She reacted quickly. Lowering her head, she dodged to the side and took the opportunity to peek behind her. She saw a shadow standing in the darkness. She couldn't see his face clearly, but his eyes were black and shiny like jewels.
While she was still in a daze, the black shadow pounced on her and grabbed her neck.
He was getting closer …
It was only then that Mi Xianger could see clearly. It was a man in his thirties. Under the dim streetlight, she could vaguely see a green dragon tattoo on his left sleeve.
The man was stunned when he saw her face … He loosened his grip involuntarily and asked in a low voice, "Who are you?"
Mi Xianger didn't answer … The most important thing now was to protect herself. She didn't want to be controlled by a man for no reason.
Without saying a word, she raised her leg and kicked at the man's lower abdomen.
The man moved quickly. He was probably a martial artist. He deftly protected his lower abdomen with one hand and snorted. "Yo, you're ruthless!"
Taking advantage of the situation, he leaned forward and grabbed Mi Xiang 'er's arm. Just as he was about to twist it, he heard a noise behind him. Then, a bowl of hot wonton was splashed on his head.
Xu Jingya had returned. When she saw that Mi Xianger was fighting with the man, she didn't hesitate. She waved her arms and came over. Although it was a woman's trick, it had its own "rules" and shouldn't be underestimated.
The man couldn't dodge in time. The necklace around his neck was pulled off by Xu Jingya. It fell to the ground with a "clatter".
Xu Jingya looked down and couldn't help but let out a "huh". When she looked up at the man again, her expression changed. "Your … surname is Mo?"
The man was stunned. "You know me?"
"Your name is Mo Dongyang? You're the ninth child in your family. You have eight older sisters. Your father is Mo Dong? "
"Uh, yes! You're … "
Xu Jingya hurriedly took half a step back. "This is really like a flood against the temple of the Dragon King! Dongyang, I'm the fifth aunt of the Xu family. Your father used to work for my father. I was the one who gave you your name. I was also the one who gave you this jade pendant … Do you still remember? "
Mo Dongyang carefully looked at Xu Jingya under the light of the street lamp. He widened his eyes in disbelief. "Really! Fifth aunt, why are you in Shanghai? "
He sighed again. "You seem to have changed a lot. You've lost weight too!"
Xu Jingya smiled helplessly. "How can I not change? How many years has it been? The last time I saw you, you were only 15 years old … You must be 28 now, right? It's been 13 years! It's too fast! I didn't come to your father's funeral either. Sigh! I really couldn't help it! "
So it turned out to be an acquaintance.
Mi Xianger stood at the side and roughly sized up this Mo Dongyang …
His back was straight, his build was average, and he was the lean type. He didn't look impressive, but in fact, his body was full of muscles.
His looks could only be considered above average. He definitely couldn't compare to Tong Che and Yun Jingting. However, his eyes were really outstanding … He had single eyelids and the corners of his eyes were raised. He looked a little sly, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were bright. There was a hint of righteousness in his evil aura, and a hint of wickedness in his righteousness. One look and you could tell that this person was a difficult character to deal with.
When she was sizing up Mo Dongyang, he was also sizing her up. "Fifth aunt, this young lady is …"
Xu Jingya hurriedly introduced, "She's Mi Xianger, my daughter-in-law! Mm … I brought her to Shanghai to stay for a period of time. Why are you in the small courtyard as well? "
Mo Dongyang muttered to himself for a moment … He probably had some ulterior motives. He paused for a moment, then gave a perfunctory reply. "I offended a group of people recently, and I had nowhere to hide. I thought that this courtyard was empty and the environment was quieter, so I came over! When my father was still alive, he always brought me here to tidy up the house. I have the key too! "
Xu Jingya nodded. "This courtyard has been taken care of by your father for so many years! Hey, let's not stand here and talk. Look, there's still wonton soup on you. Quickly take off your clothes and wash them! "
Mo Dongyang took off his coat and threw it into the basin in the courtyard. Then, he turned on the tap and filled half the basin with water. He soaked it in one gulp. Then, he walked a few steps forward and bent down to lead Xu Jingya into the house … Judging from his actions, he seemed to be an understanding person who paid attention to seniority.
The three of them entered the house together … Mi Xianger took a cursory look around. The courtyard was well-spaced, and the flowers and plants were green and sparse. There were three large tiled houses with bright windows and clean tables. The house was spotless and had all the necessities. Obviously, someone had been taking good care of this place.
Xu Jingya didn't stand on ceremony and sat down first. "Dongyang, is everything okay at home?"
Mo Dongyang stood at the side obediently with his hands hanging down. "Mm! It's passable. My father passed away five years ago. My old friends from the gang helped organize a grand funeral. My life is considered complete! "
Gang?
Mi Xianger understood the moment she heard that … This Mo family probably used to be part of the underworld, and they probably weren't easy to deal with now. No wonder Mo Dongyang had tattoos on his body, and his actions were mixed between good and evil.
Seeing that they were reminiscing about old times, she didn't intend to listen any further. She took the opportunity to stand up. "Mom, I'm going to take a walk outside!"
Xu Jingya replied casually, "Go ahead. Don't go too far!"
Mi Xianger nodded in agreement and slowly walked out of the door.
When she entered the courtyard, she looked down and saw that the dumplings were scattered all over the ground. She quickly swept them to the side. She was pregnant, and the moment she smelled the aroma of food, she felt a little hungry. She swallowed her saliva … She tilted her head to listen. The dumplings stall hadn't been cleared yet, so she turned and walked out of the courtyard. When she reached the alley, she bought a big bowl of dumplings and sat down to eat.
Hey!
You don't say!
The dumplings with cabbage filling were big, and the soup was flavorful … It was really not bad.
After eating half a bowl, he suddenly saw a "minivan" quickly stop by the side of the road. The door opened and eight or nine men in blue uniforms jumped out. At the very front were two policemen leading the way. From the looks of it, it seemed like they were investigating a case.
The few of them chatted as they walked …
Although their voices weren't loud, the alley was very quiet, so Mi Xianger could still hear them clearly.
"Hey, Officer Wang, what does this Mo Dongyang look like? Why are you searching for him? Why aren't there any photos? "
"Where are there any photos? Once our police station received his whereabouts … we were afraid that he would be cunning and slip away when he heard the news, so we immediately took action. We don't have enough manpower, and we still need the assistance of your factory's security department in the search. Where are we supposed to find any photos? "
When Mi Xianger heard the name "Mo Dongyang," her heart skipped a beat. She pretended to be calm on the surface and lowered her head to drink the dumplings, but in fact, her ears were wide open.
She heard the policeman continue, "But it's simple. That guy with the surname Mo, less than 30 years old, medium build, and a green dragon tattoo on his left arm. We can't be wrong! Let's split up! "
"…"
"Listen to my command. That guy with the surname Mo is hiding in this alley. Which family is he from? We don't know the details! However, there are only a dozen households here. Everyone, form groups of two and go from house to house. Be quick, don't alert the enemy. If you see anyone suspicious, immediately call for help. We'll be there immediately! "
"…"
Mi Xianger didn't even look up. She placed the money for the dumplings on the table and quickly went home.
Once she entered the courtyard, she closed the door and hurried to the upper room. "Mom, Brother Mo, it seems like something has happened. The police are outside. I heard that they're going to search every house!"
Mo Dong Yang panicked when he heard that. "F * ck! The news has been leaked! "
His two big hands rubbed on his trouser legs. He was also in a dilemma … This small courtyard was secluded and located in the depths of the alley. There was no way out. If he wanted to escape, he could only fight with the other party face to face. But he also knew that two fists were no match for four hands. There were more than a dozen people outside, and he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to escape this time.
He couldn't care so much. He had to give it a try … He straightened his back and was about to rush out.
Xu Jingya was calm. She immediately stretched out her arm and grabbed him. "We can't fight with force! We need to think about it carefully and find a place to hide! "
Although she said that, she was naturally familiar with this courtyard … It was clear at a glance that there really wasn't any place to hide.
How could Mo Dong Yang not know?
He gently pushed Xu Jingya away. "I have to go! You're still here. If I'm caught out of this courtyard, you'll be implicated too! "
What he said …
He was also a straightforward tough guy!
Just as they were panicking, Mi Xiang 'er spoke. "I have a way to help Brother Mo escape from this. But I still need your cooperation!"
Ah?
Mo Dong Yang looked at her in astonishment. He was somewhat disapproving in his heart … He was an extremely conceited person, and he was familiar with the Shanghai area. In his heart, he felt that even a "local bully" like him was helpless and had nowhere to run, so what could a seventeen or eighteen year old girl do?
Xu Jingya was also puzzled. "Xiang 'er, you have a plan? Tell me quickly! Where do you plan to hide Dong Yang? "
Mi Xiang 'er shook her head …
Hide?
Where to hide?
Xu Jingya and Mo Dong Yang were very familiar with this courtyard and alley. They didn't even have a place to hide, but she had a place to hide?
She smiled faintly. "It's actually very simple! Four words … to confuse the public! "
"Ah? What should we do? "
Mi Xiang 'er was calm and composed. "The situation is tense now, and I don't have time to explain in detail. Just listen to my arrangements. Brother Mo, go to the courtyard …"
What?
Mo Dong Yang's eyes widened. "Did I hear wrongly? The police are here to arrest me, and I'm still staying in the courtyard? "
Mi Xiang 'er smiled faintly. "Yes! Listen to me. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place … is also the safest! Only by putting yourself in a desperate situation … can you be reborn! "
Although this was easy to say, to really do it … this person's guts must be as big as the sky!
Put yourself in a desperate situation and reborn?
How many people could do that?
Even a person like Zhuge Liang would be sweating profusely when he sat on the city tower and played the empty city stratagem. Otherwise … how could he wave his feather fan?
Mi Xiang 'er said no more and walked into the courtyard. She bent down to pick up the basin that was used to soak the clothes and placed it behind the main door. Then, she found a small stool and placed it beside the basin. She then waved at Mo Dong Yang. "You sit here and wash the clothes!"
"Ah?"
"Oh, don't forget to put down your cuffs. Don't ever reveal the tattoo on your arm! And … no matter what I say, don't reply! Don't even say a word! I'll be the one to sing this show! "
Mo Dong Yang blinked his red phoenix eyes … Suddenly, he felt that the young lady in front of him was different. She was no longer a "country bumpkin" who came to Shanghai to make a fortune, but a "capable little person".
He had yet to react.
Then, he heard someone knocking on the door. "Household registration! Open the door! "
Since things had come to this … Ji Dongyang had no choice but to quickly sit on a small stool. Following Mi Xianger's instructions, he faced the wall, lowered his head, and pretended to wash clothes.
Mi Xianger quickly returned to her room. She grabbed a small pillow in the bedroom and stuffed it into her arms. Then, she pulled up the lapel of her clothes and instantly made a seven or eight month "belly". She winked at Xu Jingya. "Mom, go and open the door. We'll act according to the situation later!"
Xu Jingya was also a little confused … But the situation was urgent, so she really didn't have time to ask for details. She could only nod and quickly opened the door.
As soon as the door opened, before the two people outside could enter the courtyard, they heard a "pa" sound. A big bowl was thrown over and smashed right onto the door. It broke!
The two people were so scared that they shrank their necks and quickly took half a step back. They vigilantly looked into the courtyard and saw a middle-aged woman in her fifties standing by the door. She was thin and weak, and she looked "harmless".
When they looked behind her, they saw a seventeen or eighteen-year-old pregnant woman standing in the courtyard. She had one hand on her waist, and her face was full of anger. She pointed at the door and scolded, "You damn man, I'm raising a child with a big belly at home, but you're fooling around outside. If you don't explain things clearly today, I won't let you off. Let's just fight it out. Either you die, or I live. Otherwise, we'll just kill each other!"
Oh my god!
She's so powerful!
Xu Jingya was quick-witted and immediately understood what was going on. She quickly explained to the two people who reported the case, "My son and daughter-in-law are quarreling! Are the two of you … checking my household? Come in, then. "
She quickly added in a low voice, "My daughter-in-law is a little hot-tempered. She's from the Northeast, so there's nothing we can do about it. Plus, she's pregnant … She's about to give birth, so we won't stoop to her level! She almost hit the two of you just now, didn't she? I'm sorry! Quick! Quick! "
The two of them stepped into the courtyard and immediately fixed their gazes on Mo Dong Yang. They looked at each other and slowly walked towards him …
Xu Jingya was so nervous that her palms were sweating. Before she could speak, she saw Mi Xianger squeeze past the two police officers with a "swoosh" … She was pregnant, and with such a big belly, would they dare to touch her? She hurriedly moved to the side.
In the blink of an eye, Mi Xiang 'er was already standing behind Mo Dong Yang. With one hand on her waist and the other on her stomach, she scolded, "Don't pretend to be deaf and mute! I clearly saw you go to the movies with the Wang Family's little girl. Yun Jingting, the one with the surname Yun … Tell me clearly! "
The one with the surname Yun?
Mi Xianger was stunned when she called him that casually … It turned out that the first name that came to her mind was Yun Jingting.
Mo Dongyang remembered her instructions … No matter what happened, he had to keep his head down and not say a word.
However, he was also secretly impressed. 'This girl is really bold. She dared to put on such a good show right under the eyes of the police officers. There's no one else like her.'
He just kept washing clothes without saying a word. In the eyes of outsiders, he looked like a genuine … guilty husband.
The two police officers immediately had a preconceived idea … They looked at each other with tacit understanding, shook their heads helplessly and smiled.
When they saw that the couple was quarreling here, and it was because of a "romantic dispute," they were too lazy to step forward and interfere. They nodded at Xu Jingya. "Let's go into the house and take a look!"
Xu Jingya also knew how to put on an act. "You guys go first, I'll be right there!"
Then, she pretended to persuade Mi Xiang 'er. "Mi Xiang' er, you can't get angry! Don't hurt the child! "
She lowered her head and scolded Mo Dongyang. "You stinking brat, can't you just let me be a little more worrisome? You're really going to anger me to death … "
Mi Xiang 'er simply covered her face and cried … For a moment, the courtyard was a mess.
The police officers walked around the three rooms and looked carefully. They didn't find any flaws, so they turned back to the courtyard. When they saw that his little wife was crying happily, hitting and scolding her "husband," the man lowered his head and didn't dare to fight back. His mother-in-law was trying to persuade him, and he couldn't help but feel a little awkward …
But they still had to complete the mission!
They coughed twice and said to Mi Xiang 'er in a low voice, "Stop it, we're working on a case here!"
Mi Xiang 'er put her hands on her waist and looked up at her tear-stained face. Her voice was louder than anyone else's. "What's wrong with working on a case? You're working on a case, so you don't allow the people to speak? If you have the ability … you can arrest me! "
She paused for a moment and pointed at Mo Dongyang. "Why don't you … just arrest him! Let him have sex outside? He's corrupting the morals of society! "
She puffed out her belly and 'dashed' forward …
The two police officers were so frightened that they took half a step back … They were determined not to argue with a pregnant woman!
They could only turn to Xu Jingya. "How long have the three of you lived here? Take out your household register and let me see! "
Xu Jingya was stunned …
Household register?
This was a little difficult …
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