Chapter 16: Who is right and who is wrong
Dongmei finally stepped forward, but was pulled by Mo Xin's arm.
"Childe, what's wrong. What's in there? Dongmei asked curiously.
Mo Xin said a little unhappily: "Just two handsome guys, I lost so much effort to squeeze it in." “
In ancient times, like modern times, there are many people chasing handsome guys and beauties. Sure enough, the red and blue faces bring their own fans wherever they go.
"Childe, where are we going now?"
"Well, let's shop around first and see if there's a suitable store. Let's go this way. Mo Xin hugged Xiao Hei and walked to the other side.
There are quite a few shops here, densely packed together, but she wants to find a place where there are some vacant seats next to them.
"Sell tofu brains, delicious tofu brains. Sell tofu brains, delicious tofu brains ......"
Mo Xin followed the voice and saw an old man selling tofu brains standing hard at the door of a small shop shouting.
That shop was originally a wonton seller, and it was estimated that business was not good, so it was written for sale. So he set up a small booth at the door, and a low table was placed next to it.
I saw that the old man's face was wrinkled by the years, and his hands were very thin, as thin as skin and bones. The dress is also shabby, and the conditions at home are not good. Otherwise, the average old man of this age is enjoying happiness at home, which one still comes out to set up a stall?
It was not easy for Mo Xin to look at this old man, so he asked Dongmei to buy two bowls of tofu brain.
Soon Dongmei came over with the tofu brain, Mo Xin took the tofu brain and was just about to eat it, who knew that Xiao Hei quickly tasted it first.
Xiao Hei, the little guy, didn't pick anything, and ate it in a big gulp.
"Childe, you can eat this bowl." Seeing this, Dongmei handed the tofu brain in her hand to Mo Xin.
Mo Xin smiled: "It's okay, you eat, I'll buy a bowl." “
"Childe, I'd better go." Dongmei felt that this was her job, how could she trouble the princess to do it.
"Why is this girl disobedient? Said I'll go, how much is a bowl of this tofu brain? “
"Two pennies." Dongmei saw that Mo Xin insisted on going, so she handed the money bag to Mo Xin.
After walking a few steps, Mo Xin saw a little boy of about three years old, dressed very ordinary, holding a small brown money bag in his hand, bouncing forward to buy tofu brains.
"Grandpa, how much is a bowl of this tofu brain?" The little boy asked politely.
I saw the old man, looked at the child's money bag, and saw that there were no adults following, so he rolled his eyes and asked, "Little friend, your money bag is really beautiful, is this what your family bought for you to eat?" ”
The little boy didn't think about it and replied, "Yes, this is the money my mother gave me to buy snacks today." Grandpa, do you think the money in this is enough to buy tofu brain? “
As he spoke, the little boy handed the money bag to the old man.
The old man took the money bag, poured out five cents, looked around, and smiled at the little boy: "This money is enough, wait for grandpa to serve you tofu brains." “
The old man took the money from the child's money bag, returned the money bag to the little boy, and quickly took a bowl of tofu brain and handed it to the little boy.
The little boy sat on the small table next to him and ate very happily, and Mo Xin, who was standing not far away, looked at it, his face was obviously unhappy.
She stepped forward, and the old man thought she was going to buy tofu brain, so he said very enthusiastically: "Childe, do you want a bowl of tofu brain?" “
Mo Xin smiled and asked, "Boss, how much is a bowl of tofu brain?" “
"Two pennies a bowl."
"Oh, it's two pennies a bowl!" Mo Xin deliberately raised his voice a little.
The little boy who was eating tofu brain listened, walked quickly to the old man, and said very innocently: "Grandpa, grandpa, this tofu brain is two cents a bowl, and my money bag has five cents, and you still have to find me three cents!"
When the old man heard the little boy say this, he hurriedly scolded: "What does a little kid know, your money bag obviously only contains two pennies." I, Lao Chen, have been setting up a stall on this street for several years, how can I be greedy for your child's money. Go and go, don't be confused, talk nonsense here. ”
The little boy was very young, and he was frightened by the old man's murder, so he took a few steps back, with tears in his eyes, and whispered: "But there are obviously five cents in my money bag, and now there is no one in it." ”
"Who knows how much money you have in your purse, anyway, I only received two cents. Go and go, eat tofu brain and go clean, don't delay my business here. The old man held the adult's shelf, and the attitude was as if the child was still here to make trouble unreasonably, and he was about to do it.
The little boy was frightened and took a few steps back, and Mo Xin really couldn't stand it. She walked up to the little boy and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." “
The little boy looked at Mo Xin, it was a handsome big brother, he took the corner of Mo Xin's clothes, and asked a little timidly, "Big brother, can you help me get the money back?" “
Mo Xin nodded, and the little boy immediately showed a happy smile.
The old man saw it, but his face was a little unpleasant. He wanted to be greedy, but he met a nosy son. It's really unlucky.
"This old man, when this kid gave you money just now, I happened to see it when I was standing nearby, so please return the overcharged sanwen to him."
Mo Xin said very calmly, she felt that this old man's life was not easy, and she had the idea of being greedy for a small amount of money, as long as she returned the money. She didn't want to make the movement bigger, lest the old man lose face.
But since this old man is greedy for money, how can he be willing to return it. Once it is returned, it is a slap in the face to what he just said.
Although the old man was a little weak-hearted, he still smiled and said, "This son, I'm afraid you are mistaken." Old man, I only took the two pennies I was entitled to. Don't listen to this ignorant little brat. “
Compared with the vicious attitude towards the little boy, this old man's attitude towards Mo Xin is much better, after all, everyone who looks at the clothes knows that this is a rich boy.
Mo Xin's face sank a little, she wanted to take care of the old man's face, but she never thought that this old man would admit it like this.
"The most important thing in doing business is integrity, and only people with integrity can make business bigger and better. You said that you have been doing business on this street for many years, may I ask, how good can a person who cheats even children out of money? “
The old man listened to Mo Xin's words, although he knew that he was the one who was responsible, he still pretended that he was a victim, and shouted loudly: "This son, I really don't know where I offended you, you want to ruin my reputation with this child." My old Chen is old, and I get up early and buy tofu brains every day on this street. I finally earned a few dollars, but I really don't have the money to pay you protection money. You have wronged me so much by ruining my reputation like this. He pretended to wipe his tears with his sleeve.
The development of such a plot makes Mo Xin look a little funny. This old man can, he cheated the child's money and didn't admit it, and now he still relies on the old and sells the old, and rewinds a rake.
She, who is not used to seeing people who come out to uphold justice, has become a villain who scares the miserable old man and collects protection money?
This old man is too good at making up. Awesome!
The people who came and went around, shouted by the old man, and they all stopped to look at Mo Xin and the little boy in a lively manner.
Dongmei, who was not far away, heard it, and ran over quickly with Xiao Hei in her arms, her brows furrowed, her young lady just went to buy a bowl of tofu brain, why was she wronged to collect protection money?
The little boy was obviously frightened by the old man's shout, and tightly tugged at the corner of Mo Xin's clothes. whispered: "Brother, this grandfather is so fierce, I'm afraid." “
Mo Xin touched the little boy's head and comforted him softly: "Don't be afraid, with my brother here, it's okay." “
"Hmm." The little boy nodded.
The onlookers discussed, "At such a young age, it's not good to work well, dress like a young master from a big family, and charge the protection money of the elderly." At first glance, this is a poor old man, a bowl of tofu brain is only sold for two cents, where is the money to pay. It's too unusual. ”
"It's just, it's too unusual. A very handsome young man, I didn't expect it to be such a person. It's really a human being who can't be seen. ”
"Who says no, knowing people and faces does not know their hearts. There is still a face standing here, if it were me, it would have been gone a long time ago. Do you want to be shameless? ”
When the old man heard that the people around him were all on his side, he glanced at Mo Xin with some pride. It seems to say: I cheated the child out of the money, what if you believe you?
The old man pretended to be pitiful, wiped his eyes without tears, and said with a crying voice: "Thank you for your righteous words, my old Chen thank you." In this world, there are still many good people, and good intentions are rewarded, and if you buy tofu brains in the future, I will give you more of them. ”
"No, no, your old man was originally doing a small business, and we are not greedy for your cheapness."
There were some people nearby who knew the old man, and their eyes were getting worse and worse when they looked at Mo Xin. It's disgusting for a young man to collect an old man's protection money if he doesn't work well.
There were a few young men, looking at the posture, if Mo Xin didn't leave, they were all ready to move.
The little boy seemed frightened and leaned closer to Mo Xin.
He didn't understand that it was the old man who overcharged him, so he went to ask the old man for it, but the old man didn't give him back. This good-looking brother helps him, why are these people scolding this brother?
Dongmei squeezed in and said loudly: "What nonsense are you talking about, my young master is not this kind of person." ”
"See, there are still accomplices, and they also brought someone to pretend to be a maid, this play can be performed." A young man said disdainfully.
"That's it, just come and shout the young master, and I really think it's the eldest young master. Who's the eldest young master is poor and wants to collect protection money, liar! ”
Dongmei heard this, she was angry, and she was about to say something, but Mo Xin grabbed her hand and signaled her not to speak.
Mo Xin listened to these unpleasant words, looked at the posture of those young men, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and sneered: "Whoever is right and who is wrong, justice is at ease in the hearts of the people." I'm standing here today, and I'm going to ask you to call the people in charge of the Huijin City to uphold justice. “
The old man looked at Mo Xin with some surprise when he heard this, and Mo Xin also looked at the old man, and the momentum was not going to take a step back.
Mo Xin thought to himself: I wanted to save some face for you, but since you don't want it, then I can't complain about it.
The few young men who were watching around were a little more angry. It's the first time I've seen someone so arrogant in collecting protection money.
"Then look at Shen Ye here, how did you die?" A skinny young man said viciously.
Mo Xin smiled: "Go and please, I'll wait here." “
The thin young man said to the young man next to him: "Go and invite Shen Ye to come and see if he dares to be arrogant." ”
"I'll go now." The young man ran away.
Shen Ye is the city lord of this Huijin City, and he has always been jealous and hateful, and he has to be ruthless to deal with this kind of person who bullies the elderly.