Lao Zhao was really particular about people. There was no room in his own store, so he actually came up with an idea. He went to a store next door with little business and paid a lot of money to rent a private room.
Originally, colleagues were like enemies, and most people would not agree to such a thing. Unable to stand up to old Zhao's arrogance, the money was given.
When the other party thought about it, it was just a private room, and the money Lao Zhao gave was almost equal to their profit in one night.
This money is not earned in vain, but he actually agreed.
At first they didn't know how such a calculating guy like Lao Zhao could do such a loss-making business. Later, Lao Zhao simply told the truth.
When the other party heard about this, he agreed even more happily.
Han Jingjing was amazed. It was unheard of to rent a private room in a store of the same trade. We shouldn't be sworn enemies before, but Jianghu actually has such a warm and touching side?
Jiang Ying is somewhat proud. After all, it is always a happy thing to be remembered for your kindness.
Lao Zhao was indeed very hard-working, and he was able to fill a table for three of them. Although the food in supper bars cannot compare with the exquisite dishes in big restaurants, it is better because it is down-to-earth and popular for public consumption.
Especially the crayfish, which is quite unique and very flavorful.
Jiang Ying used to often have late-night dinners with colleagues and always liked this kind of atmosphere.
Han Jingjing has a very strict upbringing. She rarely participates in this kind of late-night snack that is consumed by the public, but it still feels very fresh. Of course, for her, the most important thing is the people she eats supper with.
Jiang Yue, on the other hand, also peeled a few crayfish, but seemed a little absent-minded. He stopped from time to time, as if he was thinking about something.
"Xiao Yue, what are you doing?"
The two siblings grew up together, and Jiang Ying was able to sensitively detect the slightest changes in his younger brother, not to mention Jiang Yue's behavior was quite abnormal.
Jiang Yue put down a crayfish in his hand: "Sister, this Star City Second Hospital is a bit weird."
"Why is it weird?"
Jiang Ying and Han Jingjing also stopped peeling shrimps and looked at Jiang Yue strangely.
"I couldn't explain it at the moment. I always felt like something was wrong."
This supper shop is located in the alley to the left of the hospital. If the small door on the side of the hospital could be opened, it would be twenty or thirty meters away to enter the hospital.
Even if you take a detour and enter through the main entrance, it's only less than a hundred meters away.
Therefore, it was easy for Jiang Yue to observe the entire Star City Second Academy.
He has been to the Second Hospital of Star City more than once. Jiang Yue had been to the Second Hospital of Star City during the previous case of the Year Eaters and the Replicators, and he had some knowledge of this hospital.
Enter through the side door and walk through a forest to find the morgue in the second courtyard of Star City.
This is why Lao Zhao was mistaken for the person who broke into the morgue to turn over the body last time, because it was really too close to go in through the side door.
And there is a flower garden and woods. Although it is not big, it is just enough for cover.
"Stop worrying about that and eat." Jiang Ying complained, "There are so many weird things these days, can you take care of every one of them?"
If he hadn't followed his sister and Han Jingjing, Jiang Yue might have gone to find out.
After hearing his sister's advice, Jiang Yue felt that he was a little too worried. As my sister said, there are so many weird things, it’s impossible to worry about them all.
He laughed dumbly and raised his glass: "Okay, never mind. Sister, cheers to your 280%!"
"Yes, cheers to the new number one genius in Star City!" Han Jingjing giggled and joined in the cheers, raising her glass.
Jiang Ying also knew that Han Jingjing was joking, but he didn't mind, and the three of them raised their glasses.
It’s just a drink anyway, so you don’t have to worry about drunk driving or anything.
Under the leadership of Han Jingjing, the atmosphere gradually became lively. The two girls, in particular, were chattering and seemed to have endless things to say.
During the period, Jiang Ying also told a lot of interesting things about his childhood, as well as some interesting things about Jiang Yue. Especially when it comes to her hometown Panshiling, Han Jingjing is even more interested.
Hearing Jiang Ying talk about their grandfather, who was known as the old god in his hometown, Han Jingjing was even more fascinated. To be called an old god, it must be legendary, right?
As for Han Jingjing, her childhood was relatively boring. I have followed my parents everywhere since I was a child. Wherever her parents moved their jobs, she drifted with them.
In other words, in the past few years since middle school, I finally managed to stay stable in Star City for a few years.
As for childhood memories, apart from various interest classes, in retrospect, there seems to be no particularly interesting experiences. Occasionally going to a park or zoo is a rare experience.
Han Jingjing couldn't even think about all the interesting experiences in her hometown like Jiang Ying and Jiang Yue. Fortunately, her father said that her mother had set various goals and rules for her since she was a child.
Not to mention going out for fun, even if she comes home late from school, her mother will be extremely unhappy and insist on asking her whereabouts.
Until she turned eighteen this year, her mother's habit had not changed.
Including the recent few times when Han Jingjing had gatherings with classmates at school, her family actually knew it very well. Even when she went to Jiang Yue's house to have a meal, her mother actually knew about it.
If her father hadn't nodded in approval, Han Jingjing would have been questioned by her mother.
To a certain extent, this also makes Han Jingjing, under her sensible appearance, actually have a much more rebellious heart than ordinary children.
This is why she dared to confess to Jiang Yue in private.
The more severe the family constraints are on her, the more exaggerated her urge to break them becomes.
However, her mother did not expect this. She thought that her daughter had grown into what she longed for under her training.
With excellent grades, noble temperament, and great ambitions, he is an excellent second-generation product in every aspect.
I'm afraid she never imagined in her wildest dreams that her daughter still had such an unruly side.
"Sister, sometimes I think, if I am not the daughter of a ruling family and come from an ordinary family, maybe there will be nothing wrong with it."
Similar to this, Han Jingjing once complained to Jiang Yue.
At that time, Jiang Yue felt that she was a bit sarcastic. Han Jingjing said at the time that she sometimes envied Li Yue, and then Jiang Yue told a lot about Li Yue's life experience.
Han Jingjing was unable to refute at that time.
Jiang Yue was a little surprised when he heard her mention it again. Listening to Han Jingjing's words, it seems that her status as the daughter of the ruler does cause some trouble for her, right?
Jiang Ying smiled and said: "Jingjing, from our point of view, sometimes we also think, what would it be like if we were the children of the ruling family? Maybe compared to you, the environment we grew up in was more relaxed. Some, less strict family atmosphere. But you know what? When I was in elementary school, something happened to my mom. When I was supposed to go to college, my dad ran away from home again. You know, not having parents to protect you , an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl is suddenly thrown into the big dye of society, that kind of panic, that kind of anxiety, that kind of helplessness?"
"Jingjing, if an ordinary family is reunited and harmonious, they will be happy indeed. An official family like yours may not be without warmth. Your parents are more strict with you, are busy at work, and have no time to accompany you. In the end, you Your growth is actually smooth. Even if there is a little trouble, it is not enough to threaten your life trajectory. Unlike me..."
At this point, Jiang Ying choked up slightly.
Obviously, Jiang Ying also talked about emotional aspects.
Over the years, she has left campus, joined society, and accepted the beatings from society. She has suffered so many grievances and endured so much pressure...
Jiang Yue was also moved.
My sister's fate was indeed greatly affected by the changes in her parents. Otherwise, she should be like Xu Chunru now, enjoying the ivory tower life on the university campus and looking forward to a bright future.
Maybe, there is also a caring boyfriend.
However, all this beauty was deprived by the cruel life. These things that ordinary children can enjoy, she does not have.
And the hardships she had endured and the fatigue she had endured had never been revealed in front of his younger brother, and she had been working hard to avoid any impact on Jiang Yue's life path.
It can be said that my sister did it and supported the family after her father left home.
And Jiang Yue was indeed up to par. Before the arrival of the strange era, there were no flaws in his academic or personal development in all aspects.
"Okay..." Jiang Ying smiled softly, "Jingjing, Xiaoyue, everything in the past will eventually be the past. Let's have another drink for the future."
"Yes, cheers." Han Jingjing's youngest daughter was quite open-minded, and she adjusted after her emotions passed.
She envied Jiang Yue and Jiang Ying's childhood experiences, but after comparing her own success, compared with the ups and downs of Jiang Ying's siblings, there was no room for sarcastic remarks.
Later, Han Jingjing talked about some interesting things about her six years of middle school, including Jiang Yue's things at school, and Jiang Ying also listened with interest.
At this time, Lao Zhao, the owner of the supper bar, had been busy for a while. He walked in with a wine bottle in his left hand and a cup in his right hand with a smile on his face.
"Classmate Xiaojiang, calling you my great benefactor may be a bit earthy. If you are being hypocritical, I won't say anything else and just keep it in the wine, okay?"
The beer bottle in his left hand was about to pour into the cup, but he suddenly stopped and put the cup down.
"I'll just blow it, Xiaojiang-san, you can do whatever you want."
Old Zhao Hao was so angry that his bottle of beer was empty in the blink of an eye.
Seeing how polite Lao Zhao was, Jiang Yue and the others were not reserved and joined him for a drink.
"Old Zhao, how about we sit down and have something to eat together?" Jiang Yue greeted.
"No, no. I'm so greasy and dirty, how can I be lucky enough to eat and drink with two beauties? My wife will have to rebel later, haha..."
"Is the hospital peaceful recently?" Jiang Yue suddenly asked.
"Taiping?" Lao Zhao sighed, "To be honest, how can there be Taiping these days? My shop is open every day, who knows how long it can be open? Now even other late-night snack streets are not open. Yes, I still have some business here. Maybe it will close down one day!"
"How to say?"
Lao Zhao was mysterious and even had a suspicious look on his face. After brewing for a long time, he whispered: "These days, I have always felt that the hospital is not peaceful. I can't tell what is not peaceful."
"What did you see? What did you hear?"
"I close my stall earlier every day now. In the past, it was difficult to close my stall before three or four o'clock. During this period, usually by one or two o'clock, there is no business. This is good, I can close my stall early and go back to bed early. I The place where I live is also nearby. You have to go through the side entrance of the hospital."
"Then what?"
"Then..." Lao Zhao glanced at Han Jingjing and Jiang Ying with some embarrassment, "Since the lady is here, I'm afraid it will be too suspenseful and a bit scary."
Jiang Ying smiled. She didn't care. When she was a child, she often heard these mysterious stories from her grandfather. I don't think there's anything to be afraid of.
For Jiang Ying, in the two years since she entered society, society has become treacherous and people's hearts are sinister, even scarier than ghosts.
Han Jingjing was very nervous: "Brother Zhao, please stop being so secretive. If you have anything to say, just say it directly?"
Lao Zhao wiped his hands naively and said with a grin: "Then I'll tell you. I know that Xiao Jiang is a very capable person, maybe we can investigate. During this time, the couple of us returned from the store To live, you have to go through the side entrance of the hospital. In front of the side entrance is a forest and flower garden, and beyond that is the morgue."
Speaking of the morgue, Lao Zhao paused again.
Perhaps this incident left a little psychological shadow on him after all.
"Every night wherever we pass by, we seem to hear footsteps in the woods, and it seems like someone is talking. Listen carefully, it doesn't look like talking, but like someone is vomiting, snoring, or... It was a cough. The sound was strange, but it was definitely human."
At one or two o'clock in the morning, at that time, someone's voice was heard in the woods next to the morgue. It sounded weird, but it seemed acceptable? What if it’s the patient’s family? I wonder if there is a morgue in front of it, why not just go for a walk in the woods?
"At first, I thought it was someone walking in the woods. I didn't take it seriously."
"However, this sound has been there for several nights in a row. And the sound seems to be getting louder and louder. I really want to get closer to the side door wall to listen. When I approach, these sounds seem to be suppressed again. But I can hear Come on, those strange noises in the woods must still be there, and there seem to be quite a few people there!"
"The day before yesterday was even weirder. I actually heard the door of the morgue creaking. The sound was not like someone opening the door for a while, but like someone was pulling the door panel, shaking it from side to side, and it continued. , I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s like someone is playing a prank.”
The door in the morgue is very thick. Jiang Yue has seen it before.
If the wind blows the door, it cannot.
Moreover, when nothing happens, the door of the morgue is closed, and there is an old man guarding it.
"Old Zhao, isn't there an old man guarding the morgue?"
"Old man?" Old Zhao smiled bitterly, "That old man is dead!"
"What?" Jiang Yue was stunned. It hadn't been long since the last corpse turned over, so why did the old janitor die?
"The death was very strange. He died in that forest. It is said that he was hanged. I have never seen the exact details of his death. But I know that he is indeed dead!"
died? Hang yourself in the woods? Jiang Yue was dumbfounded. He had never heard of Luo Chu Laohan and others talking about this matter!
