Ice is not averse to deception

The monkey man is still very cautious.

Those in this line of work all know the saying that one wrong step can lead to eternal regret, and caution is the first principle. So when the monkey man saw Sun Bing, even though he looked like a drug addict at first glance, he still insisted on observing him for a long time.

His eyes were unfocused.

Snot and tears streaming down my face.

Unsteady on his feet.

Coupled with his confused thinking and arrogant attitude during the conversation, the monkey man was almost certain that Sun Bing was a drug addict and definitely not a cop disguised as bait.

In particular, this person was very sincere, and everything he said made sense. He came to Yanji from Harbin just to find ice. Monkey Man knew very well that Harbin had launched a large-scale ice-sweeping operation before the Lunar New Year, and many of his peers had been arrested. It was basically impossible to get goods from Harbin.

Moreover, Sun Bing is very knowledgeable and knows that people in their line of work never carry their goods with them, so he is obviously not a first-time buyer of ice.

People in this line of work face countless dangers and would never risk their lives. Even in years when business was good, the man from the monkey family would never go out to find new clients.

The people in Yanji, the city of Harbin, were suddenly filled with panic as no one dared to ship goods or take any risks.

But he still had to eat, and the monkey man was in a bad situation this year. Several of his regular clients had been sent to meet the Buddha in the Western Paradise by this wisp of smoke, resulting in a significant loss of income. Coupled with the pressure to meet his targets, he had no choice but to take the risk.

To protect themselves to the greatest extent possible, people like "monkey men" generally don't contact their superiors directly, but rather through intermediaries, commonly known in the industry as "ghost heads."

The entire process was basically conducted by phone, and the goods were picked up and traded in different locations, allowing the transactions to be completed without the people meeting in person.

The monkey man was a special case. His superior was a local boss in Yanji, who was also his distant cousin. They knew each other well, so there were no complicated procedures.

Of course, the reason why the boss maintained a one-way contact with the monkey man was because he was sure that the monkey man was cautious, careful, and clever, since he hadn't had any accidents over the years.

To ensure everything went smoothly, the monkey-like man kept a close eye on Sun Bing. As long as he could secure this 200,000 yuan order, he didn't mind the hard work.

As time went on, Sun Bing's condition became more and more like that of a drug addict.

Having skipped lunch, my body grew weaker, and tormented by a heart full of worries, my mental state became increasingly dejected.

They wandered around like that from noon until after 8 p.m. Sun Bing, who hadn't eaten, bought some baijiu and gulped down half a bottle.

He didn't know how to face Dongmei, nor how to face Liu Ruo, so he could only drown his sorrows in alcohol.

It wasn't until after 9 p.m. that Dongmei and Wu Dayong, sensing something was wrong, found Sun Bing passed out drunk by the roadside. The two of them carried Sun Bing back home together.

As the monkey-like man approached, he overheard Wu Dayong complaining, "It's all the ice's fault."

Now, the monkey man was even more certain.

After the monkey-like man had walked away, Dongmei finally realized what Wu Dayong had said and asked, "What did you just say about ice?"

Wu Dayong quickly explained, "It's nothing, this guy's just crazy. He's out drinking alone on the street late at night instead of going home. Isn't that insane?"

It wasn't that Wu Dayong intentionally wanted to hide it from Dongmei, but Sun Bing had repeatedly emphasized on the first day they moved into Dongmei's house that Dongmei shouldn't know about their search for Bingyuan.

That's just how artists are—they have so many flaws. He wanted to find the source of the ice on his own, and staying at Dongmei's house was a last resort. He didn't want to get too entangled with Dongmei.

Of course, deep down, Sun Bing also felt that if he got too close to Dongmei, Liu Ruo would definitely be angry if she found out.

He didn't want to upset Liu Ruo.

The road in front of Dongmei's house was not bustling, and the streetlights were dim. Due to the weather, Liu Ruo, who was standing by the window, did not notice that the person Dongmei was supporting was Sun Bing.

Having not seen each other for three years, Liu Ruo, like Liu Qiang, did not recognize that the person who entered the door was Dongmei.

Thinking they were some kind of guests, Liu Ruo didn't take it seriously. Seeing that it was already 10 p.m., and guessing that she wouldn't see that despicable couple, Liu Ruo went to bed.

"Why did he drink so much? Weren't you with him during the day? What are you two looking for?"

Back in the room, after putting Sun Bing on the bed and making a hangover soup, Dongmei couldn't help but ask about Wu Dayong.

Wu Dayong looked embarrassed and could only explain, "I was busy with my own things during the day. Sun Bing said he was going to the market, but I didn't think much of it. As for drinking... sigh!"

Wu Dayong sighed deeply before continuing, "After going through so much, you must be feeling down. A little drink is good for you; it might hurt your health, but not your heart. Every man has his share of hurdles he can't get over."

Wu Dayong's words did not make Dongmei think that there was anything wrong with Sun Bing and Liu Ruo's relationship. After all, as one of Sun Bing's former suitors, Dongmei knew how deep Liu Ruo's feelings for Sun Bing were.

Perhaps she knows even more than Sun Bing.

In fact, the reason why Sun Bing is so dejected is because of a problem that has troubled him for many years.

Back then, from falling in love to getting married, Sun Bing didn't let any other factors interfere; it was purely because he liked her. But sometimes, Sun Bing would wonder if Liu Ruo was with him because she liked him, or just to defeat Dong Mei. After all, Dong Mei and Liu Ruo had been fighting for so many years, and Sun Bing still had some doubts about whether there was absolutely no such factor involved.

It was during these few days at Dongmei's house that Sun Bing had to confront this issue again, and her most vulnerable spot was brought up for re-examination, which is why Sun Bing became so depressed.

But in fact, Dongmei knew the answer to this question much better than Sun Bing.

In fact, Dongmei knew very well that Liu Ruo was the one who liked Sun Bing the first. As for when, Dongmei couldn't be sure. It might have been in high school when the teacher asked Liu Ruo to tutor Sun Bing, or it might have been in college when Liu Ruo learned that Sun Bing's university was very close to theirs.

But one thing Dongmei is certain of is that it wasn't Liu Ruo who pursued Sun Bing in order to defeat Dongmei, but rather Dongmei who chose to pursue Sun Bing so madly in order to defeat Liu Ruo.

Although Dongmei and Liu Ruo had been fiercely competing since high school, their relationship had always been relatively stable. Neither of them had truly won, nor had either been the weaker party.

Liu Ruo is indeed very competitive, but it was actually Dongmei who started the war.

After all, in terms of family background alone, Dongmei's family was much better off than Liu Ruo's. Her sense of superiority from a young age made young Dongmei unable to tolerate even the slightest neglect.

After being placed in the same class as Liu Ruo, Dongmei felt threatened.

The boys always surrounded Liu Ruo, and even the teachers asked Liu Ruo questions much more often than they did in class.

Thus, the young and naive Dongmei took the initiative to start this battle, trying her best to get back into the spotlight.

But as Dongmei said, the two have always been evenly matched.

Even when she went to university, because they were in the same school and the same dormitory building, Dongmei kept a close eye on Liu Ruo's information.

That year, a big incident happened in the dormitory building. Liu Ruo suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and her mother found the love letter her daughter had written. When she learned that the other party was just a poor student from a poor family, she had a fierce argument with her daughter.

The two argued fiercely, even alarming the entire dormitory building. It was then that Dongmei realized there was only one way to completely win the battle with Liu Ruo.

Immediately afterwards, Dongmei appeared at the door of Sun Bing's dormitory and began to pursue Sun Bing intensely.

Not long after, Liu Ruo and Sun Bing got together and officially became a couple.

More than a decade has passed, and Dongmei has realized how naive she was back then, but the matter is in the past, and Dongmei has never mentioned it again.

but……

In a way, it was a blessing in disguise. During her struggle with Liu Ruo, Dongmei met someone and learned about a deeply moving story.

It was because of this story that Dongmei, a few years later, openly embraced her feelings.

The next day, Sun Bing woke up very early. Although he had a splitting headache, he still went out before Dongmei woke up.

When Dongmei got up and asked Sun Bing where he was, Wu Dayong could only explain that Sun Bing had left early in the morning because of an urgent matter.

Liu Ruo got up very early, but when she stood on the windowsill and looked out, she had just missed Sun Bing's figure.

Sun Bing didn't go to the seafood market, but instead went to Yanji Ice and Snow World. Although she didn't want to bother Chen Li, she felt that as the person in charge of the Ice and Snow World, Chen Li would definitely have more information.

To Sun Bing's disappointment, Chen Li was away on a business trip, and according to the gatekeeper, she wouldn't be back for more than half a month.

I wanted to make a phone call, but the moment I picked up the phone, the text message from Liu Ruo immediately appeared in my mind, so I gave up the idea.