Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 653 Join Us

An internet cafe, in a corner.

There was no game running on the monitor, which was lit up, but two red banknotes were neatly arranged on the table under its gray-white light.

Xiao Cao gently stroked the paper as if it were a treasured gem. After a long while, he shouted, "Admin! Top up! Two hundred! Remember, top up one hundred and get one hundred free! Top up two hundred and get two hundred free!"

Xiao Cao immediately used all of his earnings to pay for internet access, leaving himself no way out.

It was rare for someone to patiently wait for the internet fee to be deposited into his account. He looked at it countless times to make sure it was a genuine two hundred yuan. Xiao Cao's joy soared like an airplane into the sky, and he cheered with delight.

As soon as the computer is unlocked, the keyboard and mouse start clicking and clacking.

At that moment, he forgot everything and immersed himself in the game world.

Even though he had briefly checked it on his phone while waiting for it to boot up.

Its true meaning can only be murder.

The next day, noon.

After a peaceful night's rest, Aikber regained his usual energy and spirit from the training base, his eyes shining brightly.

Having been overtaken by Abudu throughout the journey east, now that they had settled down, it was finally time to put Abudu's specialty on the agenda.

We were just waiting for that loud "bang".

Just thinking about it is exciting.

Aikber finished washing up early and wandered around with Abudu. This time, the problems of food and lodging were finally solved, and they could concentrate on their big project.

They spent most of the day wandering around the city but still couldn't buy any raw materials.

When Aikber returned to his room that evening, he felt a little discouraged.

Another day passed, and the two expanded their search area. They set off from the hotel before dawn and turned Yiwu City upside down, following the bus routes of the large bus.

The answer was still just two words: No.

Back in his room that evening, Aikber was dumbfounded and could barely speak: "Why are there so many shops on the street, but not a single one where I can buy anything? There's absolutely nothing."

As he spoke, he gripped Abudu's forearms with both hands and said anxiously, "Abudu, why don't we go from shop to shop and ask? Maybe they've hidden their goods. If we don't ask, they won't take them out."

Abudu roared, "Are you stupid?! Have you forgotten everything that happened on this journey? Do you still think we're back in Aqionghan's country, buying whatever we want? Believe me, if we ask them for help today, we'll both be arrested and executed by the police tonight!"

Aikber sat on the edge of the bed, scratching his scalp repeatedly. "I know, I know. I didn't intend to buy guns or cannons, I just wanted to buy some phosphorus. How come none of that stuff is available?"

Abudu felt a heavy weight in his heart. He paced around the room for a long time before resolutely saying, "Tomorrow we'll split into two groups to buy matches! Buy a lot of matches!"

After changing their approach, Abudu and Aikbar quickly gathered a batch of matches. After a few more days, they finally managed to collect the other less important materials. The two of them huddled in their first rented hotel room and made their first batch of gunpowder. Aikbar was confident in its power, but he still wanted to test it out for real and witness the bang firsthand.

Aikber was very excited, constantly fiddling with the little gadget in his hand, urging Abudu to go out and find a place quickly. Although he was confident that the skills he had learned at the base would ensure his safety, he still wanted to give the gadget away as soon as possible.

Choosing a location is also a skill.

While Aikber continued making trinkets in his hotel room, Abudu went out to find the place where the first shot should be fired.

This is the first time this has happened.

After spending two days in the city, Abudu, just to be on the safe side, reserved three spots, waiting for Aikbar to arrive tomorrow with everything ready, so they could turn the place upside down.

When he got back that night, Abudu wanted to treat himself before the operation the next day, but when he went to several barbecue restaurants, none of them were willing to accept his cash.

Dejected, he returned to the hotel and unexpectedly bumped into Xiao Cao in the lobby on the first floor.

It's not entirely unexpected. People who get used to eating instant noodles and sausages every day don't usually experience any problems. But if someone easily gets a taste of something sweet, there's no going back.

Just like the crackdown on prostitution we talked about last time.

Why do those young women who go into the sex industry never come back to shore? It's because they get used to making quick money and can't go back. Quick money is like an addiction; it really is addictive.

Abudu strolled over to Xiao Cao, pretending to bump into him by chance, and exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Cao, what are you doing here? Why don't you come upstairs and sit for a while?"

Xiao Cao had been pacing around the lobby for over an hour, his mind in turmoil. On one hand, he was afraid of the two men's identities; Aikber's words about "slaughtering pigs and dogs" still echoed in his ears. On the other hand, Abudu's generosity gave him a glimmer of hope; after all, he could earn several hundred yuan just by booking a room and delivering some takeout, and he was genuinely tempted.

It was described as a coincidence, but it was more like Xiao Cao deliberately waiting downstairs for someone.

However, when he actually met Abudu, his timid nature caused him to back down.

Abudu naturally knew what was going on, and seeing the other party's awkwardness, he pretended not to notice and continued in a feigned manner, "Oh dear, I'm really hungry after a long day. Xiao Cao, if you're not coming up, I'll be leaving. Aikber is probably ordering takeout."

Little Cao had no idea that the other party was using a feigned retreat tactic. Hearing that they were already preparing to buy lamb skewers, and fearing that someone would snatch away his easy and lucrative delivery job, he didn't hesitate any longer and followed Abudu upstairs.

Once inside the room, Abudu gave Xiao Cao a few red bills under various pretexts, sending him downstairs to the restaurant to buy lamb skewers and beer.

Sitting on the bed, watching coldly, Aikber was somewhat puzzled as to why Abudu had brought this useless Han Chinese up again.

The gunpowder is ready, and we can begin operations immediately, amidst the exploding smoke and fire.
Abudu laughed and pointed at the little gadget in Aikber's arms, saying, "Are you planning to do a one-off deal? Not at all. I still need that kid to lead the way for us all the way to Dongzhou. I'm not going to stay under that bridge and eat instant noodles anymore. We need a Chinese dog to help us on the road ahead."

Aikber shook his head, not believing that the kid would follow him all the way.

Abudu narrowed his eyes, pulled out a newly stolen, sharpened knife from his pocket, and sneered, "That's not up to him. Tonight, we'll make him join our ranks."

(End of this chapter)