The sky in Polnia was covered with gray fog as usual, and overlapping dark clouds gathered together, blocking the golden light. Occasionally, the dark clouds dispersed, illuminating the floating dust in the air.
The heavy bell rang, distant and solemn, like a lingering sound in an ancient book, lamenting the passing of time.
Jiang Chenchuan had ten thousand reasons to prevent the watch from being repaired. Whether it was because the pocket watch looked like a relic or because the watch repairman was suspicious after a brief contact, he did not prevent it from happening. Something seems to be destined somewhere, and it moves along the path of fate.
Repairing a watch is a delicate job that requires a high degree of concentration and concentration. Luo Kelun and Jiang Chenchuan didn't want to disturb them, so they each found a small bench and sat at the door with their backs to the old man.
In the old man's hand, the pocket watch was removed. Every part and gear inside was emitting a faint yellow light, which was difficult to see unless it was dark.
As if he hadn't seen anything, the old man repaired the pocket watch normally and polished the golden chain to its original luster.
While practicing, he was mumbling something to himself, but even from a distance, he couldn't hear the content clearly.
Due to the environment, the building glass and warning lights were covered with a layer of gray dust. It was approaching noon, and the number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased at this time.
The built and residential area is already dense, but many foreigners who come to Polnia still have difficulty finding shelter. The shop next door is noisy, as if there is some kind of quarrel.
Locklan looked curiously and saw a man who didn't look like a local being pushed out by the shop owner. The man looked quite down and out, with sickly white skin and long hair covering half of his face. Can't see his expression clearly.
"Gungun, we don't need people like you here!"
The shop owner waved his hand as if to ward off flies and said with a look of disgust on his face.
The man stretched out his hands tremblingly and prayed sincerely:
"Please, give me a job!"
The shopkeeper didn't want to pay attention to him at all. After driving him out, he turned around and went back to the shop. The man lowered his head in despair. Looking at him from a distance, he could feel the sadness. Jiang Chenchuan understood his mood very well.
The man turned around and raised his head slightly. His rotten face met Jiang Chenchuan's gaze. That look made Jiang Chenchuan feel a little uncomfortable. He stared straight at it without blinking. , and there is no other expression on the whole face.
After their eyes met for a while, the man looked away expressionlessly.
His feet didn't seem to be very flexible and he could only move slowly. His pace was very much like a virus-infected zombie in the movie. Coupled with his pale skin, it looked extremely scary.
“If you were to die tomorrow, what would you want to do?”
The old man's voice came from behind. At some point, he appeared behind Jiang Chenchuan, his tone was calm and there was no amusement in it.
The man stopped and tilted his head to look at the old man. When Jiang Chenchuan turned around, he realized that the old man was speaking to him.
What a desperate question.
If you were to die tomorrow...
"Then do what you have to do today."
Jiang Chenchuan did not think too much and answered directly, this kind of question is like this. The more you think about it, the easier it is to get stuck in the quagmire. It is better to live happily and not speculate about the future.
"Here, I'll charge you ten gold gallons for the first time I do business with you."
The old man handed over the repaired pocket watch. Although the appearance of the pocket watch had not changed, it felt completely new, and the rushing and wanton power became calmer under the dial.
Click——
Jiang Chenchuan opened the dial, but the expected stillness did not happen. The gears rotated, and the hour and minute hands moved mechanically minute by minute.
"This isn't robbery. Where can you find a place where repairing a watch is so expensive? Maybe even watches don't have this price..."
In Lockran's eyes, Jiang Chenchuan was treated like a pig and the repair price was obviously higher than the market price.
But the old man looked confident, as if he knew Jiang Chenchuan would pay for the pocket watch.
"Lochran, give him ten gold gallons."
Sure enough, Jiang Chenchuan called Lochlan to pay. When he left home, he left in a hurry. He didn't have that much money on him, and he had to pretend that he couldn't see Loklan's unbelievable look in his eyes.
"Evel..."
Luochun wanted to say something else, but couldn't resist Jiang Chenchuan's helpless and resigned expression.
"Okay, I've got you covered, Evel, there are no French fries this week."
While complaining, Lochlan took money out of his pocket to pay. According to Jiang Chenchuan, he had worked hard for more than half a year and returned to before liberation.
"Sir, if you still need to repair anything, you can come to me next time."
The old watch repairman showed a kind smile, and he weighed the gold coins in his hands. The sound of money sounded. Lockran showed a heartbroken expression. This year's food standards will drop.
"Lochran, let's go."
Jiang Chenchuan waved his hand and said hello.
"Time cannot be violated at will." The old man showed an elusive smile and said deeply, "Welcome to visit next time."
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Chenchuan, who was still a little confused at first, completely understood that this seemingly ordinary watch repairman was anything but ordinary, and it also confirmed his thoughts.
This pocket watch...
Truly a relic!
"good."
Jiang Chenchuan agreed.
When Lochran heard this, he felt like he was facing a formidable enemy: "No, no, no, no, Evel, don't think that you can be luxurious now that you can make a little money."
Luochun quickly left with Jiang Chenchuan. As soon as they stepped out of the watch repairman's door, the poor-looking unemployed man came forward and unfolded something that no one expected. He made a "plop" and knelt down. In front of Lochlan.
Jiang Chenchuan was startled.
"Please, please, please give me some money! I really can't live anymore. As long as you give me some money to survive, I will find a job!"
That was the most humble plea.
Seeing that Luochun didn't respond, he started kowtowing until the stone bricks on the ground bled, and his whole body was shaking like a sieve. Jiang Chenchuan couldn't stand it anymore, so he knelt down and grabbed him, and took out the only savings he had. Put it all into his hands.
"May I have your name?"
"Nika."
"Okay, Nika, use these sparingly, it's enough for you to live for a week, go and live hard!"
Probably thinking of his past experiences, Jiang Chenchuan said in a very gentle tone.
But Locken didn't agree with his approach: "Evel, there are a lot of people like him in Polnia, too many for you to count. Kindness is not used here."
"Go home, Lochran, I'm hungry."
Jiang Chenchuan didn't care.
The watch repairman watched all this quietly. Nika got a week's living allowance as he wished. He got up from the ground excitedly and stumbled away.
The blood on his forehead slid down his cheeks, leaving a red mark. He put the money into his pocket and smiled from the bottom of his heart.
Walking along the narrow road, Nika hummed a pleasant tune, thinking about what to eat tonight after finally being able to have a full meal...
That's why I didn't notice that there were two sneaky figures behind me. I saw the scene of Jiang Chenchuan giving money, and when Nika turned into a remote alley, I followed him in quietly.
