He didn't cry for mercy, nor did he complain too much about Mikey's own actions, nor did he immediately distance himself from Mikey and express his innocence.
Matthew was able to determine the true thoughts of Yang Jie and others in a few words in the shortest possible time.
Although it could be seen that he was not particularly confident in his own judgment and was very nervous, he still held on, sincerely apologized to Yang Jie and others, and quickly sought a solution.
This really surprised Yang Jie.
How old is Matthew? Only fourteen or fifteen years old.
When Yang Jie was this old, he spent all day thinking about how to be lazy in his studies or how to secretly play with his mobile phone without telling his parents. Compared with Matthew, he was really inferior.
Although Matthew's way of expression is still a bit immature, and what he says is somewhat childlike and naive, Yang Jie is really surprised to have such a heart and wisdom at this age.
This is a kid with great potential.
Yang Jie glanced at Matthew with admiration. Instead of answering his words, he took the initiative to ask:
"How old are you this year?"
Matthew was stunned when he heard this. He seemed not to have expected that Yang Jie would ask such a question.
Looking away, Matthew tilted his head slightly and thought for a moment before looking at Yang Jie again.
After a moment of silence, he replied in a deep voice:
"fourteen."
"Can you count?"
Matthew shook his head.
"Can you read?"
The confusion in Matthew's eyes became more intense, but he still answered honestly:
"I recognize some, but I can only write my own name."
Yang Jie nodded.
It's a pity that he is too old.
But maybe it's not too late.
This is another difficulty Yang Jie is encountering now. He cannot meet or recruit high-quality talents.
Not to mention high-quality people, Yang Jie couldn't even recruit people who could complete nine years of compulsory education according to the standards of his previous life.
But this is only normal.
All educational resources in Old Port are in the hands of five companies. These companies have their own schools and will also provide certain educational resources to the families of their employees - the more senior employees, the better the teaching environment and The depth of knowledge is also higher.
This Matthew, and the younger Abe, may be malleable talents.
But we still have to keep an eye on it.
"You are right, I really have no intention of killing you."
Yang Jie looked at Matthew and said.
For such a sober person, violence is of no use, not to mention that Yang Jie has some plans to train him. So it didn't scare him as much as it did the others.
But what needs to be said is that after all, Yang Jie is not here to do charity.
"But you stole my things, so I can't just let you go so easily."
He looked at Matthew and continued:
"Do something for me that won't put your life in danger. As your compensation for me, it's fair, isn't it?"
Matthew's somewhat thin figure finally relaxed. He took a deep breath, nodded and replied:
"Fair enough, even unfair to you."
After saying this, he bowed lightly to Yang Jie.
"Thank you for your magnanimity, sir."
Mikey on the side also nodded with deep understanding.
He looked at Yang Jie and the others, and even felt a little excited in his heart.
Sure enough, my guess was correct!
This group of people is their own "Xiko Boss"!
I am going to be prosperous!
Thinking of this, Mikey's heart beat faster, his expression showed some joy, and his whole body even trembled with excitement.
He had already begun to think about the future "Big Brother Mikey" who would rule the roost on 37th Street.
What nickname should you give yourself?
He fantasizes about unrealistic things.
Tiger Mikey?
This is good, sounds very impressive.
Mikey likes tigers so much that even his "gang" is named after tigers.
The others did not pay attention to this dreamy little kid. After Yang Jie talked to Matthew, he stopped threatening them with a gun.
"There's still one person left, and now I need to get him out."
Yang Jie looked at Matthew and said:
"I've heard from Mikey that there is a younger sister in that Bol family.
I don't want to scare the kids, so help me get Bol out. "
Matthew nodded, walked side by side with Mikey, and led Yang Jie and others to the door of a wooden house.
I knocked on the door a few times, but unexpectedly a vigilant voice soon came from inside.
"who?!"
"Bol, it's me and Mikey."
Matthew said in a deep voice.
The door was opened, and Matthew frowned when he saw that Bol was a little tired.
"How did you..."
Before he finished speaking, Matthew stopped.
His eyes fell on the rusty knife in Bol's hand.
"What are you doing?"
"Nothing, nothing."
Bol shook his head quickly and moved the chair at the door back into the house. When he came back, the knife in his hand had disappeared.
Back at the door, Bol quickly changed the subject.
"What did you come to see me for?"
"That's right, Bol."
Without Yang Jie having to say anything, Matthew took the initiative to speak and gave a rough explanation for Yang Jie.
After hearing this, Bol hesitated for a moment and nodded.
"Yes, yes."
When he said this, he turned his head and looked at Yang Jie, opening his mouth but not daring to speak.
After a long time, I finally mustered up the courage and asked cautiously:
"Are you a Wasteland Walker?"
Seeing Yang Jie nodding in recognition, Boll showed a hint of surprise on his face, but quickly suppressed it again, and then asked hesitantly:
“Can I take my sister with me?
She... is at home alone, and I don't feel at ease. "
After explaining something vaguely, Bol looked at Yang Jie with hopeful eyes.
Yang Jie nodded indifferently.
Kristine is also in need of a companion anyway, so it would actually be nice if someone could play with her.
Seeing that Yang Jie agreed, Boer replied without any hesitation:
"I'm leaving now, please wait."
He said and turned back into the house.
After calling a few words softly, Yang Jie heard childish murmurings coming from the room. Not long after, Bol came out holding a little girl about the same age as Christine.
The little girl rubbed her eyes and looked at everyone sleepily, not quite understanding the situation.
Without too much nonsense, Bol seemed to be very anxious and took the initiative to get into the off-road vehicle with Yang Jie and others.
It was already early morning when I brought several people home.
Throw these people into the garage, leave the little girl to Elena's care, and Ivan will be responsible for guarding these little gangsters.
After being busy for half a night, Yang Jie didn't feel sleepy at this time. He pulled Luo Ke into the car and went out to look for a rental house.
The garage is really too small. With so many people crammed in, it becomes so full that it can’t be used at all.
Yang Jie plans to find a cheap and spacious house to rent as a "production base" in the future.
There are many houses like this in Old Port, but most of them are in remote areas, but Yang Jie doesn't care about these, and even wishes he could have a place like this.
The next production task must be kept secret, at least not before it is sold, so no one else can notice it, so it is a good thing that the place is remote.
Without too much hesitation, after choosing a room consisting of five empty rooms with a total area of 700 square meters, Yang Jie readily paid three months' rent.
This place is very close to the south entrance, but not on the edge of the entrance. Almost no one lives here, and the three-month rent for such a large house is only sixty silver coins.
"Why did you buy these things?"
Luo Ke looked at the pile of hacksaws and steel files held in Yang Jie's arms and asked with a frown.
"Have you ever heard of 're-education through labor'?"
Seeing that Luo Ke didn't understand, Yang Jie smiled slightly and didn't explain.
Although these little brats are not bad in nature, most of them are idle and too impetuous.
Before subduing them, Yang Jie planned to temper their tempers first.
