The smell of musty, sour, rotten, perfume, all mixed together makes you want to vomit.
Ruth covered her mouth and nose and asked curiously, "What are we looking for?"
"It's not us," Zhang Jing reminded, "it's me."
Ruth shrugged and asked again: "Sir, what are you looking for?"
"Silence, don't move, wait for me here."
Leaving Ruth in the living room, Zhang Jing began to search seriously.
Thanks to Goldfinger, Zhang Jing found three silver Freedom Declaration commemorative coins on a wooden beam in the attic half an hour later.
There was a blind spot above the beam. If nothing else happened, and if it weren't for Zhang Jing, they would have continued to hide there.
It cannot be touched directly with hands.
Zhang Jing put on his gloves, took out the small plastic boxes for coin storage that he had prepared in advance, and put three commemorative coins that seemed to be in good condition into the three plastic boxes.
'Congratulations to the host for completing the first treasure hunt mission. The current treasure hunt system level is I; after completing three treasure hunt clues, you can upgrade to II and obtain treasure hunt related rewards. '
Ah!
Zhang Jing was happy, this is a good thing, a growing system.
His eyes returned to his hands, and he looked at three commemorative silver coins that were still in good condition. The highest price was 2 million yuan per coin, and the lowest price was 30,000 to 40,000 yuan.
At this time, Zhang Jing naturally hesitated. Is it necessary to give it to Wen Li in exchange for a reward of 30,000 yuan?
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Three gunshots were fired in a row. Zhang Jing was frightened. He put away the silver coins and trotted downstairs with his body bent. It turned out that it was Ruth, who was hot and long-legged, who fired the gun.
He held a small revolver in both hands and pointed the muzzle at the door.
"What's going on? Why do you have a gun?" Zhang Jing asked.
"Two gangsters wanted to break in. I bought the gun for 525 yuan." Ruth looked scared, holding the gun in both hands, her arms shaking.
"Did anyone hit?" Zhang Jing asked.
"It should...it seems...I don't know." Ruth was confused.
Because of a lot of communication, Zhang Jing's English improved quickly and he could do some simple conversations.
Ten minutes later, the police arrived and congratulated Ruth. She had just hit a gangster in a panic, and the gangster had just died due to excessive blood loss during the escape.
Then the police inspected the scene and found that the gangsters were scattered at the door of the living room, indicating that they were invading the house.
Ruth's shooting was in self-defense. She didn't need to go to the police station or wear handcuffs. She could just leave with a signature.
The murder process was like a joke. Did Ruth get preferential treatment because she was white?
Through personal experience, Zhang Jing confirmed that Ruth's white identity did give her some preferential treatment.
At least the police talked to her very well, without yelling, threatening, or directly choking her.
The goal was achieved and without wanting to wait any longer, Zhang Jing and Ruth returned to the entrance of the Technical College.
Looking at Ruth, he originally planned to give her a special reward of one thousand yuan.
Considering her bravery today, without her, he might have nothing or even be killed.
The reward of one thousand becomes three thousand.
Seeing Zhang hand over a thick stack of Franklins, Ruth looked incredulous and asked in an uncertain tone, "Give it to me?"
"for you."
"Is it too much?"
"No, practice your marksmanship and I'll call you anytime."
Ruth felt that happiness came too suddenly, "Will there be such an easy job?"
"Yes," Zhang Jing encouraged, "I'm very optimistic about you."
"Yeah!"
Ruth took the money and kissed it hard, "Thank you BOSS, my phone is open for you 24 hours a day."
....
After saying goodbye to Ruth, Zhang Jing took three silver commemorative coins to Pike Place Market near the Space Needle.
This is a tourist market, with products ranging from farmers selling fruits and vegetables to luxury cars and antiques.
I found a liquor store and bought a bottle of Snowy champagne in a red gift box for 99 yuan.
Then he came downstairs to Ding Jiaqi's rented apartment.
Today is Saturday, and yesterday I promised Ding Jiaqi that she would treat her to dinner today and cook it herself in the apartment.
The large iron door of the apartment building was half-open during the day, and Zhang Jing walked straight in. An African-American security guard at the level of an uncle stood behind the service desk and looked at Zhang Jing warily.
"Good afternoon, sir, 16th floor," Zhang Jing requested, "please help me swipe the elevator card."
Ding Jiaqi called in advance, and the security guard took Zhang Jing into the elevator with the elevator card in his hand.
The elevator rose quietly, opened with a ding, walked in the bright corridor, found room 1609 and pressed the doorbell.
The door was opened from the inside, and Ding Jiaqi greeted him happily: "Brother Zhang, you are welcome to be a guest, please come in."
Ding Jiaqi is wearing a beige T-shirt, light blue denim trousers, and a pair of pink sneakers, looking youthful and invincible.
"Champagne, I hope you like it." Zhang Jing handed over the gift.
"Wine~" Ding Jiaqi's eyes were a little evasive, "I almost don't drink, but it doesn't matter. The champagne is low in alcohol content, so you can drink a little."
Qu Xiaoqing was in the living room and heard the conversation at the door. He chuckled in his heart and complained about his best friend's scheming.
Entering the apartment, the decoration is bright and the design is very thoughtful.
The living room faces the outside with a five-meter-wide floor-to-ceiling glass window, giving you a good view of the city.
It gives people a sense of spaciousness, and the house is not too small. It has two bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen, and it feels high-end.
"Zhang Jing, Jiaqi has been preparing for this lunch since yesterday."
Qu Xiaoqing is as always, she likes long suspender skirts and high heels.
Zhang Jing looked at Ding Jiaqi and said, "Thank you for the hospitality."
"You're welcome, Brother Zhang, let's eat and try my cooking."
At the white rectangular dining table, Zhang Jing walked to the right and sat down, while Ding Jiaqi and Qu Xiaoqing sat opposite.
There are six dinner plates on the table, including scrambled eggs with tomatoes, cold kelp shreds, fried green lettuce, braised hairtail, a steamed sea bass, and half a white-cut chicken.
"These are all organic foods bought from Whole Foods Market," Ding Jiaqi said. "They are delicious and healthy."
Zhang Jing was surprised by Ding Jiaqi's versatility. These side dishes must look good, have a good aroma, and look very good.
"How about some drinks?" Qu Xiaoqing suggested.
Ding Jiaqi was reserved, "Is it bad for girls to drink?"
Qu Xiaoqing laughed, and like a magic trick, he took out a bottle of white wine from under the table, "Brewed from a local rose winery, Riesling aged in oak barrels for three years. It tastes so good."
"Don't drink this," Ding Jiaqi stopped, "change it to the champagne brought by Brother Zhang."
Qu Xiaoqing objected, "The alcohol content of champagne is low, so this is just right."
Ding Jiaqi reminded, "The owner of Rose Red Winery was found hanged at home this morning, including his lover, nine-year-old illegitimate son, and two dogs. They were all hanged. It is said that the scene was very tragic;
It is unlucky to serve guests with such wine. "
Qu Xiaoqing's expression froze.
Zhang Jing's heart skipped a beat, "Is the owner of Rose Red Winery named Palmer?"
"Has Brother Zhang seen the news too?" Ding Jiaqi confirmed, "That's the name."
Originally, Zhang Jing was still thinking about whether to hand over the three commemorative coins. After all, Wen Li only paid 30,000 yuan, but the market price was a hundred times higher.
Now that there is an answer, there is no need to think about it. No one can stop Zhang Jing from being a person of high moral character.
