The scorching sun hung high, emitting endless light and heat.

The bluestone-paved road was scorched hot, and the dogs in the shadows on the side of the houses grinned and stuck out their tongues incessantly.

Not far away, there was still a large group of people busy on the dock.

The sacks containing the goods were extremely heavy when they looked at it, but more than one person carried two bags at once, and even if it was a little difficult, they still gritted their teeth and persevered.

And among these people, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy is the most conspicuous.

His figure was a lot smaller than the strong men carrying big bags next to him, but he was steady carrying two sacks.

Sweat was dripping down his head, and the coarse cloth on his body was already soaked with sweat, and he could clearly see the sweat sliding over the angular muscles and the slightly dark skin on his open chest.

After putting down the two bags of goods and watching the steward write them down, he carried two more bags of goods that needed to be loaded on the ship, and walked steadily towards the cargo ship.

When the goods are unloaded and the new goods are loaded, it is almost time to apply.

The young man named Jiang Ji received today's salary from the steward, breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then turned around and dragged his tired body towards Jiangbei City.

The cloth shoes under his feet, as well as the short dozen sticky on his body, made people very uncomfortable, but Jiang Ji was quite happy now.

Since today's trip is more urgent, and the sun is hot at noon, the money given is higher than usual.

A sack of three cents, one penny more than usual, unloading and loading, he carried a total of about eighty bags, and earned two hundred and forty cents, which is very good, and he usually can't earn so much in a day.

Although carrying a large bag is tiring, there are also a lot of people, not every trip can ask for you, you need to deal with those stewards.

And this inevitably costs some money.

However, for people with more strength like Jiang Ji, carrying a big bag is still much stronger than farming, so it also attracts many strong people to come to this dock to make a living.

"One penny can buy two steamed buns, which is about the same as the purchasing power of one dollar in the previous life.

These two hundred and forty are a lot, and the savings are enough for ten days and half a month.

In the past, those heroes who watched TV directly took a silver ingot of ten taels at every turn, or even gold.

If calculated according to this world, one tael of gold can be exchanged for ten taels of silver, one tael of silver is worth a thousand wen, and a meal is at least tens of thousands, which is too extravagant, I don't know how much money they have from there. ”

Jiang Ji is a time-traveler, and it has been almost three months since he came to this world.

Because he didn't suffer much in his previous life, he adapted quite quickly after crossing over, but he didn't have such things as mobile phones, so he couldn't help but be a little bored when he was free.

And this world is not an ordinary ancient world, but the existence of martial arts.

Although Jiang Ji has only seen others perform martial arts a few times with his own eyes, the chic eaves and wall-to-wall walking, as well as the respected status, make Jiang Ji deeply yearn for it.

Not to mention that the legendary powerful warrior can pull out the mountains and surpass the sea, chase the stars and take the moon, which makes Jiang Ji firm in his mind to learn martial arts.

It's a pity that learning martial arts is not so easy.

Fortunately, Jiang Ji, as a traverser, has a golden finger, which is a treasure that exists in his mind called the Trial Order.

Although he can't use it now and doesn't know the specific function, it also gives him hope in this difficult environment.

Before they could go far, a few people stopped Jiang Ji and the other workers.

"You people are all here, this month's regular money should be paid, all of them are sharp, if anyone dares not to pay, don't want to eat here, whoever dares to steal and play tricks, it is against our Black Snake Gang!"

The man at the head is tall and big, long and fierce, with eyes like bull's eyes, staring at the boss, making ordinary people afraid of three points when they see it.

"And against our Black Snake Gang, you must know the result!"

Jiang Ji sighed, a little angry, but he still honestly handed over his hard-earned money.

Although it hurts a hundred dollars in my heart, I dare not pay it.

These people are all members of a gang called the Black Snake Gang, and the south of Jiangbei City is the territory of the Black Snake Gang, and this dock near the river is naturally no exception.

If someone dares not to pay the protection fee, then this person should not think about coming to work at the dock, otherwise he will be severely beaten when he sees it, and even heard that some people have been beaten to death.

And people like Jiang Ji are just the lowest level of ordinary people, and the government will not make enemies with the Black Snake Gang because of such a trivial matter.

After paying the money, Jiang Ji was ready to leave.

But he was pulled by a thin bamboo pole, which put one hand on Jiang Ji's shoulder, grinned with big yellow teeth, and said with a smile:

"Boy, why are you walking so fast? You've made a lot of money today, don't you invite your buddies to a drink?"

Jiang Ji's heart sank, knowing that this guy was afraid that he was eyeing the little money he had left.

Jiang Ji turned around and showed a sincere smile: "Big brother, you are joking, I am just carrying a big bag, how much money can I make? ”

The thin bamboo pole smiled, the hand on Jiang Ji's shoulder was slightly forced, and a pair of small eyes stared at Jiang Ji.

"Boy, don't you look down on me Zhang Tie? My eyes can see it very clearly, a bag of Sanwen at noon today, you must still have a lot in your hand. ”

If it was just this thin bamboo pole, Jiang Ji was sure that he would be knocked down, and it would be easy to get rid of him.

But this thin bamboo pole is a member of the Black Snake Gang, and there are so many people from the Black Snake Gang next to him, even if he runs away now, what can he do?

Unless he doesn't come to the dock and doesn't live in the south of the city, he will meet sooner or later, and it will be uncomfortable at that time.

Quickly weighing the pros and cons in his heart, Jiang Ji had a plan in his heart, and before the others paid much attention to this, he took out ten cents and reluctantly put it in the hands of the thin bamboo pole.

"Give you a little wine, it's not easy for my little brother, you are considerate and considerate. ”

The thin bamboo pole put the copper coin in his pocket, looked at Jiang Jidui's smiling face, and grinned again, and the stench came out with the words.

"Less!"

Jiang Ji quietly clenched his fists, but then let go again, took out Shiwen from his arms again, and said with a sad face: "This eldest brother, I don't have a few dollars left, and there are still old people to support at home, and life is already tight." ”

The thin bamboo pole took the money, and then let go of Jiang Ji, and then nodded with satisfaction: "Everyone is from a bitter background, and I understand it, so I won't embarrass you, you can go." ”

"Thank you, big brother!"

Jiang Ji looked delighted, then quickly turned around and strode forward, his smile disappearing when he turned around.

Originally, I made a lot of money today, and I was very happy, but now I am depressed.

After working for most of the day, I was tired and tired under the sun, but half of the money I earned was lost all at once, who can be happy?

If it weren't for the fact that he had encountered this kind of angry thing in his previous life, his edges and corners would have been smoothed out a lot.

Otherwise, he would have started to fight with that thin bamboo pole a long time ago, where would he keep giving that thin bamboo pole a smiling face.

"Phew, a mud-legged guy still plays tricks with me, dog-like thing. ”

The thin bamboo pole looked at Jiang Ji's back, with a look of disdain, if he didn't care about the companion next to him, he was afraid of being told to eat alone, he would definitely have to order more.

Walk into Jiangbei City, cross two streets, and turn a few alleys.

Looking at the low and old house not far away, Jiang Ji rubbed his face with his hand and changed his smile again.

He didn't go back to his home, but skillfully pushed open the next room, and shouted, "Granny Mu, I came back early today and brought you a little date." ”

"It's Xiao Ji!"

In the middle of the room sat an old woman who looked very old and had black and white hair, she raised her head and looked at Jiang Ji with her slightly cloudy eyes.

After a slight pause, the old woman complained with a little joy: "I said that you don't waste money to buy these things, I am a dying person, and it is a waste to eat these." ”

"Bah, you're going to live a long life. ”

Jiang Ji spread out the paper bag containing dates on the table, and continued in his mouth: "And it doesn't cost a few dollars, I am very happy that you can finish eating it with peace of mind." ”

Granny Mu is his neighbor, Granny Mu has lived here since the memory of her predecessor, and Granny Mu has always been alone.

But whether it is in the memory of his predecessor or in the three months that Jiang Ji has traveled over, he has taken good care of him.

Especially half a year ago, after the caregiver of the predecessor suddenly disappeared, if it wasn't for the care of Granny Mu, the predecessor would have starved to death.

And the reason why Jiang Ji crossed over three months ago was because his predecessor went outside to look for work and was beaten, and then he died after being sent home, so Jiang Ji was cheaper.

"You kid, since you were beaten up last time, you seem to have changed overnight, and you are much more mature and stable.

And he knows how to be considerate, if your Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu are still there, I don't know how happy they will be. ”

Granny Mu looked at the dates on the table, and her heart was sweet before she ate them.

Jiang Ji smiled: "People always have to grow up." ”

"Are you hungry? I'll make you something to eat. ”

Granny Mu glanced at Jiang Ji kindly, then put down the needle and thread in her hand, got up and was about to walk towards the kitchen.

"I'm quite hungry, and I can't help but drool when I think of the food my mother-in-law cooked, these are the dishes I brought back. ”

Granny Mu stretched out her hand and took it: "Then you can be patient a little, and it will be fine immediately." ”

"I'm here to give you a hand. ”