The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.
Chen Pi, time to get up! Zhang Dali knocked on Chen Shujia’s door and shouted.
Chen Shu rubbed his eyes, looking groggy.
What the hell, why are you here so early?
Who wakes up this early during a holiday?
Chen Shu got up reluctantly, tidied himself, and went to the living room. He saw Zhang Dali having breakfast with Chen Shu’s parents.
Chen Shu yawned and said, You didn’t stay up late last night, did you? You’re so early.
Are you stupid? If you came any later, your breakfast would be cold.
Chen Shu shook his head. So you got up so early just to mooch a meal?
What do you want me for?
Chen Shu picked up a fried dough stick and ate it with soy milk.
Zhang Dali said, You know a high-profile person, don’t you? Did you forget what happened last night?
Father Chen Ping looked over. Dali, who is this high-profile person?
A butcher.
Chen Shu shook his head, feeling that Zhang Dali’s brain was indeed malfunctioning.
After they finished breakfast, Zhang Dali insisted on taking Chen Shu to see the person, dragging him along by force.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the intersection of Xiafei Road.
Dali, you haven’t been brainwashed, have you? A butcher can investigate fake drug dealers?
When have I ever lied to you? Zhang Dali looked indignant. Haven’t you heard the saying, “If you don’t know Xie Sunan in your life, even calling yourself a hero is in vain”?
As soon as he finished speaking, an unknown object suddenly flew towards them.
Who’s there? Attacking me?
Chen Shu reacted quickly, his right hand grabbing it and catching it.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a pig’s trotter with a few glistening hairs on it.
I didn’t expect my name, Xie Sunan, to be so well-known that even you two little guys have heard of it.
A man, shirtless and wearing a brown apron, sighed.
His eyes were melancholic, and he held a gleaming cleaver. His face was covered in a thick beard, making him appear incredibly mysterious.
Brother Xie, it’s me, Dali.
Upon seeing the man, Zhang Dali excitedly ran over.
Chen Shu looked up and saw the pork stall in front of the man, with “Xie’s Pork” written on it.
The man sized up Zhang Dali and then said, Oh? You were the one who asked me to investigate your background last time, weren’t you?
Chen Shu’s body stiffened, and he looked at Zhang Dali with a strange gaze.
Investigate my background? You don’t really suspect I’m not biologically yours, do you? You’re something else, Zhang Dali.
Brother Xie, it’s me, it’s me. I didn’t expect you to remember me.
How could I forget? Even a pair of underpants or a tissue has its use.
Zhang Dali found it a bit odd, but he didn’t pay much attention.
Brother Xie, my friend here wants to ask for your help today.
Xie Sunan looked at Chen Shu and said, Little brother, do you also suspect you’re not biologically yours?
Chen Shu quickly shook his head and said, I want to find someone!
Who?
A fake drug dealer from the black market!
Any other information? Appearance? Height? Squatting posture?
???
Chen Shu was bewildered. Squatting posture has become important information?
Xie Sunan asked with a serious expression, Is there a problem?
Brother, when I have this expression, it doesn’t mean I have a problem, it means you have a problem.
Chen Shu shook his head, feeling it was unreliable. But since Zhang Dali knew him, he had to give it a shot.
Can you help me find this person?
Chen Shu took out Wang Bage’s photo. He was now reasonably sure that Old Wang was mixed up with the fake drug dealer.
It’s good to have a photo. What about the other information?
This person used to be a scammer in the black market, specializing in selling mud. Now he’s started dealing in fake drugs.
Damn it! He could even cheat people out of money by selling mud?
Xie Sunan was shocked and immediately felt that the pork in his hand was less appealing.
He said indignantly, There are too many fools in this world, there aren’t enough scammers.
What can you do? Who would buy mud normally? Go home and play?
Truly, the weak-minded children bring much joy!
The two of them chatted back and forth. Zhang Dali’s mouth twitched on the side, but he didn’t know how to retort,
Since he was the one who bought the mud the first time.
Are you two scolding me indirectly?
Brother, both of you, we have business to attend to!
Zhang Dali finally couldn’t help it and forcibly interrupted their conversation.
Right, right! Business! Xie Sunan nodded and said magnanimously, Since you have all the other information, it’ll be easier. Come find me in three days.
Thank you, Brother Nan!
Chen Shu put down the pig’s trotters he was holding and sniffed them. They smell quite fresh.
Just as he was about to leave, Zhang Dali stopped him and whispered, Big brother, haven’t you paid?
Paid for what? I didn’t take the pig’s trotters. Chen Shu’s expression stiffened.
The fee for the service.
Chen Shu’s eyes widened, and he spread his hands. You mean this is a paid service?!
Fifty thousand yuan! Non-negotiable!
Xie Sunan frowned slightly. My brother, you’re not playing by the rules. If you take someone’s money, you have to help them. I haven’t taken any money, so how can I help?
Forget it. Chen Shu was speechless. Selling Wang Bage wouldn’t fetch fifty thousand yuan.
Just as he was about to turn away, the long-lost options suddenly appeared before his eyes.
[Option One: Accept Xie Sunan’s help, reward: a large amount of Beast Taming Power]
[Option Two: Find someone else for help, reward: High-grade Strength Potion]
[Option Three: Solve it yourself, reward: Mid-grade Beast Taming Bead]
Chen Shu’s expression froze. He suddenly turned back and said decisively, Absolutely no problem! Deal!
Both of them were stunned. Your change of heart is too fast!
For Chen Shu, skills and talents were the most important now, followed by Beast Taming Power. Other things were generally less significant.
In three days, money for goods!
Xie Sunan nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said, Oh right, you’re a Beast Taming student from Nanjiang Second High School, aren’t you?
What? Brother Xie, your son also attends Second High?
Xie Sunan’s mouth twitched. Am I that old?
He said, stroking his beard.
Chen Shu and the other nodded in unison. You really are that old.
Brother Xie, give me two pounds of ribs!
A middle-aged uncle rode past on a bicycle and looked towards the pork stall.
Xie Sunan glanced at the uncle who came to buy meat, and for a moment, he felt a mix of emotions.
Especially after seeing the man’s baldness, he sighed silently.
An adult’s breakdown can happen in an instant.
Uncle, can you please stop calling me that? I’m really not old!
Seeing that the pork stall was gradually getting customers, Chen Shu and Zhang Dali left Xiafei Road.