Chapter 1 Counterfeit banknotes
"Sell flyers, sell flyers, usually more than 200, 300, more than 500 flyers, now all don't need money, don't want money, sir, miss, walk by, come and see, take a look, don't need money, cheap sale." β
In the evening, on the street at the intersection of the park, I saw a big ragdoll bear, trying to distribute leaflets.
Some passers-by smiled knowingly, "I really don't want money so good, then give me one." β
Others take a hurried detour.
Other girls would come over, pull the ragdoll bears, and say, "Lend me a picture." β
Then he either pulled him, or hugged his neck, faced the camera, smiled and compared the V word, and happily took pictures and sent them to Moments.
Every now and then, Chen Le has a feeling of wanting to die.
The puppet's head was heavy enough, and the other party was still holding it and pressing down, almost cutting off his head in a different place.
Fortunately, after some hard work, the leaflets were finally distributed and the work was over.
Chen Le came to the workbench in the distance, pulled down the zipper, and took off the puppet's head, revealing the immature and thin face under the puppet.
It's summer now, it's very hot, and then wearing this airtight puppet costume, his whole face is already sweating like rain, and if he takes the clothes on his body and twists it, it is estimated that he can wring half a bucket of water.
In the room, in addition to him, there were other people who were also taking off their puppet costumes.
Then a man with a thief's eyebrows and a big black mole next to his eyes, with a smile on his face, took out a stack of money and counted it.
"Okay, send money, yours, yours, yours ......"
It's a very simple part-time job.
Do it for an afternoon, you can have 50 dollars.
Most of them are part-time college students.
However, Chen Le is excepted.
He was only a high school student, and his ID card was still a few months away from reaching adulthood.
So, when it's Chen Le's turn.
Zhang Lin, the man with thief eyebrows, smiled at Chen Le and said, "You are these two." β
He drew a 10 piece and handed it to Chen Le with a 20 sheet.
The reason is that it is risky to find a minor, and he can only give Chen Le 30.
For this reason, Chen Le can only accept it.
He was in dire need of money, and he needed to eat.
On Chen Le's slightly thin face, he tried to squeeze out a smile, nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhang." β
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and was ready to take it.
It's just that when he's about to get the money.
The slippery eyes of Lin Di rolled, and suddenly retracted them, "But, forget it, seeing that you work so hard, you have the most hair, well, this is a reward for you." β
Zhang Lin said, took back the 30 yuan, and deliberately took out the bottom red 100 from under the stack of banknotes and handed it to Chen Le.
Chen Le was overjoyed when he saw it, "Thank you, Brother Zhang, thank you, Brother Zhang." β
I thought to myself, there are really a lot of good people in the world.
As long as you work hard, there will always be rewards.
Zhang Lin made an old-fashioned look, patted Chen Le on the shoulder and said, "Young man, work hard, you will have a chance in the future." β
"Hmm. β
Chen Le hurriedly took the money and walked out of the studio with an excited face.
I thought to myself, if I save a little, I can stay up for at least two or three weeks, and then slowly find other jobs.
He was hot, hungry, and tired.
I feel like I'm going to get heat stroke when I'm hot.
Then, when walking past a small store next to him, Chen Le fell in love with the cold soda.
Well, it's a luxury today.
He walked over quickly, opened the freezer, took out the soda, and handed over the 100 yuan he had just gotten.
It's just that the old man with reading glasses, although his eyes are not good, he has a lot of experience.
After taking Chen Le's money and looking at it carefully, he returned it to Chen Le with certainty, "Eh, young man, wait a minute, you are a counterfeit banknote." β
Chen Le was puzzled, "How is it possible, you see that this banknote is so new, I just got it, how can it be a counterfeit banknote." β
"New is new, but it's a new counterfeit. β
The old man said, and casually put his hand on the money counter next to him.
Counterfeit banknotes were detected immediately.
"Counterfeit money, fake money!"
"Ahh
Chen Le was suddenly shocked.
"Well, I guess he took it wrong. β
Chen Le hurriedly took the money and ran to the studio quickly, just blocking Zhang Lin who was about to leave.
"Brother Zhang, you, you are a counterfeit!"
That Zhang Lin was also a little surprised to see Chen Le come back so soon, he didn't expect this product to be so unsoothed, so it was used.
It's really useless.
A few thoughts flashed in his heart, but his face was surprised, and he was shocked, "Fake banknotes, what fake banknotes, how can I have fake banknotes, I have been paid for so many years, how can I give people fake money." β
"It's a fake, I tested it on the money detector of the boss of the commissary. β
"Nonsense!"
Zhang Lin's eyes widened, and he said with a fierce expression, "What I gave you must be true, who knows where you collected the counterfeit banknotes, what does it matter to me." β
"I, I'll just give you a hundred, how can there be any other money. β
Generally speaking, Chen Le may not be able to get Zhang 100 in a month.
", you still want to slander me, when I'm a bully, isn't it? β
As soon as Zhang Lin stretched out his hand, he directly pushed Chen Le to the ground, "The rules of the rivers and lakes, money transactions, count them in person, as soon as the money comes out, you are not responsible, you also want to cheat me, cut!"
Zhang Lin spat on the ground very disdainfully, looked swaggering, and left on his own.
Because he knew that it was useless for Chen Le to find anyone, from the moment he accepted it, the matter was over.
Before leaving, Zhang Lin also turned his head to stare at Chen Le, and threatened fiercely, "This area is all my people, don't let me see you again, and you still want to slander me, Lao Tzu will beat you to death next time." β
In fact, he saw that Chen Le, a student who was easy to bully, was still an orphan, and he started it.
So, it's completely unscrupulous.
β......β
Chen Le swallowed his saliva, wanted to speak, but couldn't say anything, he was still a little afraid of these social people.
His heart was full of unwillingness and anger, but he could only stare at Zhang Lin's back as he swaggered away, and his heart gradually became cold.
On the way back, Chen Le was still looking at the big red banknote in his hand a little blankly, and his mood had gone from heaven to hell.
I thought I had met a good person......
Really.
Small cheap greed!
It would have been nice to honestly take your own 30 yuan.
But, it's too late now......
No, it doesn't seem too late.
Chen Le walked and walked, and subconsciously aimed at the old grandmother selling roasted sweet potatoes on the side of the road.
The other party's eyes were not good at first glance, and the money was only a cursory glance, and he immediately accepted it, plus it was dark now, and it was difficult to see clearly.
At least, the counterfeit banknotes in Chen Le's hands are still very new.
Chen Le was ninety percent sure that the other party would not find out.
Can...... I always feel that this is not good.
No, what's five talks and four beauties, it's all bullshit, only money is the most important thing.
If others are unkind, I am unjust.
I'm a victim too.
I'm going to faint from hunger.
Chen Le tightened the banknote in his hand, a drop of cold sweat hung on his forehead, hesitated, but still walked towards the other party, made a casual appearance and said, "Come, come...... Here's a sweet potato!"
He had never been so nervous, like a child who did bad things and was afraid of being discovered by the teacher.
"Okay, pick the biggest one for you. β
The kind old woman smiled kindly at Chen Le, and then carefully wrapped the bag and handed it to Chen Le, "Be careful of being hot." β
Chen Le also handed over the counterfeit banknote in his hand.
The old grandmother really didn't look at it much, she put the money directly into her body, and began to look for money for Chen Le.
At the same time, his mouth was still muttering, "I have a grandson who is also your age......"
At that time, Chen Le didn't know what he was thinking, he only felt that his heartbeat was getting faster and faster, his breathing was getting faster and faster, and he felt that the hot potato in his hand was burning all over his body.
It was very uncomfortable.
Then, just as the old lady had found a pile of change and handed it to him.
The old lady smiled kindly, "Here, take it carefully, don't drop it." β
Chen Le directly put down the roasted sweet potatoes and said nervously, "Forget it, I don't want it, you can return the money to me." β
β...... Huh?"
The old grandmother looked confused and wanted to fight for it.
"My sweet potatoes are delicious. β
"No, I'm not hungry and don't really want to eat. β
As soon as Chen Le's words fell, his stomach let out a bright cry of "gurgling", expressing his protest.
This also made Chen Le blush.
But he still insisted on getting the counterfeit money back.
I always feel that as long as I make this start, although I get money, I will lose more important things.
Chen Le gave up.
He came to the public bench next to him and sat down, pondered for a long time, and finally still, gritted his teeth, was ruthless, took the counterfeit banknote, and gently tore it open.
His own hands were shaking as he tore them.
Then he resolutely threw it into the trash can next to him.
After all, there is always someone who bears the worst consequences.
It's none other than yourself!
He silently held the "gurgling" stomach non-stop, dragged a person's shadow, and went home dejected.
The shadow of loneliness is getting longer and longer on the streets.
Go home...... Is it better to eat sugar with salt water, or salt with sugar water.
If you don't experience it, you won't understand.
Human beings, sometimes you can live very simply, as long as you have a little sugar, salt, and water.
He was the only one in the cramped rented house.
Chen Le had no parents, he originally lived in a relative's house, but after high school, he worked very hard and finally moved out and found an extremely cheap rental house by himself.
His idea is very simple, as long as he moves out, no longer sends people under the fence, and is looked down upon.
No matter how harsh the conditions are.
You can always live!
Chen Le drank a belly of water, and then threw himself directly on the bed and fell asleep as soon as possible to reduce physical exertion.
He felt that life was really hard.
Are other people's children so hard?
No, they all seem to be happy.
Every day is carefree, saying very naΓ―ve things, and parents take care of them.
And, their own parents...... Where is it, and what does it look like?
Will they come to see themselves?
Even if it's just once?
Chen Le often dreams that his parents come to see him, and then he laughs happily and runs towards his parents.
It's just that every time I am about to see my parents' faces clearly, I will be engulfed by a merciless fire.
Then, he suddenly woke up from his dream in a cold sweat......
For example, the next day, I was first woken up by a dream, and then I was frightened by the clock that was about to point to 7 o'clock, so I could only get dressed, run, and rush towards the school......