To change this situation, we cannot expect any official intervention. The enforcers themselves are opposed to the prohibition of alcohol, so they naturally do not work hard and even secretly assist bootleggers to earn another toll.
As a result, gangs selling illegal alcohol can count money until their hands cramp, and the authorities turn a blind eye. Only the people at the bottom are exploited on both sides, and the economic depression is unstoppable.
"What are you waiting for, or is this the situation you want to see? I don't believe it!"
Zhou Jinru looked at the sign of Brave New World that was daubed with paint not far away. Not long ago, this was the place where free water was distributed, but now it was smashed beyond recognition.
The long line to buy bread shrunk little by little, and finally arrived at Zhou Jinru. He bought two loaves of bread and a bag of donuts, and even some of the low-quality bread with a very rough texture. He held it in his arms and walked back. , just after walking a few steps, I suddenly found someone following me.
Did you encounter a robbery?
A long time ago, Zhou Jinru only heard about that tragic past from his grandfather. Now it is about to happen to him.
After turning a corner, he quickened his pace and quickly opened a distance, and the other party also accelerated to catch up. It seemed that there was no misunderstanding.
Turning around, Zhou Jinru shouted at the man: "Why are you following me?!"
This is a man wearing shabby work clothes. He is too thin to hold up his clothes and looks very bloated. His eyes are evasive and he does not dare to look at Zhou Jinru.
"Sir, I'd like to buy some food from you."
He finally spoke with difficulty.
Zhou Jinru was unmoved: "The bakery is right there, and the supply is sufficient. Anyone can buy it."
This is just rhetoric. Since the other party did not queue up but followed him all the way, it means that he did not want to buy through normal means, or was unable to buy.
"I don't have enough money to buy the bread there."
Zhou Jinru stared at him and asked, "Because the bakery raised the price today?"
"……Yes."
The thin man, who was only as tall as Zhou Jinru's shoulders, nodded with difficulty. He seemed to have exhausted all his strength when speaking those words from his throat.
Zhou Jinru knew very well that happiness is always the same, but misery is different. This is another tragic story about someone who was forced to take risks by life. He had no intention of getting entangled with this person, and asked simply: "How much money do you have?" ?”
There was something strange in the man's numb eyes: "I can probably buy a loaf of bread in your hand."
"not enough."
Zhou Jinru's words were like a bucket of water that extinguished the hope in the man's eyes. He was dejected, but still refused to give up and said, "Do you think the two-thirds is okay?"
It was still not enough, but Zhou Jinru didn't care about that. He had been using his talent to sense the man's emotions, and said: "I can sell you a whole piece, but you have to exchange it for a story."
He didn't know why, but he missed Mostima a little, and he didn't know where the fallen angel had gone with the white wolf to hang out.
"Really?"
The man looked at Zhou Jinru in surprise. He unzipped the old coat with trembling hands and took out a handful of coins. After carefully counting a dozen coins, he placed them on the flower bed not far away. Out of various wishes, He didn't dare come near.
This money can indeed buy bread that has not increased in price yesterday, but for an adult, eating only one loaf of bread a day is far from enough.
Zhou Jinru stretched out his hand, grabbed all the coins in his palm, stuffed them into his trouser pocket, and handed a loaf of bread to the man.
Taking the food with a grateful face, the man squatted down by the flower bed and took a bite, eating very hard: "Kind sir, what story do you want to hear? I am just an unemployed worker and I can't speak."
"It doesn't matter, just tell me about your experience in the past two days. I'm not very picky."
The picky one doesn't even recognize "Fights Break the Sky"!
Cursing secretly, Zhou Jinru patiently listened to the other party's story while eating, gaining a new understanding of the lower class people in the outer city.
Dunbar turned out to be an ordinary worker in a factory area. Since he had no skills, the only jobs he could do were those that everyone could do, that is, a handyman, and his wages were paid daily. Most of them were eaten and drank by him, and he saved I don’t spend much money, and my only hobby is to have a drink.
Zhou Jinru nodded slightly. He had an impression that there was this scene in the famous work of the sage. The long-term workers of the landlord's family liked to warm a bowl of wine and drink it to relieve fatigue. Therefore, the sage who was not familiar with the business could not do the job of mixing water. .
As soon as the bill was introduced yesterday, the first commotion was in the central urban area. There was little movement in the outer urban area at first, but it was gradually mobilized.
Dunbar was at work at the time, so he didn't know what was going on. However, he was soon told that he had lost his job because the factory area had announced a shutdown that day, and he was already living on daily wages. He suddenly lost his livelihood, and no matter how careful he was, he only had enough money for a week. If the factory could not resume work, he would have no choice but to take risks and rob.
When he said this, Dunbar stopped eating and could not lift his head in shame.
His plan was simple. If the robbery was successful, of course he could survive for a while. But if he failed, he would be arrested and sent to the police station. The police station would have to take care of the food. Anyway, he would not starve to death.
"Most of the factories in the outer city have stopped working now?"
"Yes sir, the bosses announced the work stoppage saying they were fighting for basic rights, but there are many hungry people like me. Rights and interests are too far away from us. We just want to eat."
Dunbar grabbed a small piece of bread and said that this piece of bread was enough for him for two days, and he would think of other ways later.
"Actually, we would also like to thank Mr. Lin. The fountain he distributes for free is very popular. I still have several bottles at home. Although the taste is not as good as wine, I will gain strength after drinking it and will not be tired easily when working. "
Listening to Dunbar's praise, Zhou Jinru felt mixed emotions in his heart. He took out some scattered coins from his wallet and placed them in front of Dunbar.
"Sir! You! Sir!"
Dunbar suddenly stuttered.
Zhou Jinru took the money and said seriously: "I lent you this money, and do one more thing for me. You can pay it back to me when you are no longer in a tight situation."
"What's up?"
Zhou Jinru thought for a while: "Help me pay attention to all kinds of weird stories. I like to listen to stories. This is not a big deal."
At this point, Dunbar didn't understand anymore, he was a fool. He gratefully took the money in his hand and bowed repeatedly: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir. I will find a way to return it to you after I earn the money!"
"Well, when you pay back the money in the future, send it to the Glasgow Gang station in Tulip Street. The recipient's name will be A Guang."
