Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

1:13pm

"It's so hot, fat brother, please walk slower."

Yu Wanrou pouted, looked at Locke Jiahui who was walking hard in front, and shouted. Locke Jiahui felt a little embarrassed after he stopped. Today he and Yu Wanrou were wearing casual clothes, but there were still many people walking on the street. Recognizing Locke, some people came over directly and seemed to want to express their demands to Locke.

Locke had no choice but to take Yu Wanrou through the street quickly. The two quickly entered an alley. There were no more people on the street. Yu Wanrou wore a red skirt today. After dressing up, she saw She looked even more beautiful, and Locke wore a black suit.

Opposite the alley is the famous shopping plaza in District 3. The plaza is surrounded by shopping stores and places to eat, drink and have fun. Many people will choose to find a shop nearby to rest on such a hot afternoon, waiting for the temperature to start to drop before starting to go shopping. Shopping.

The two of them said nothing. Locke sat cross-legged and leaned against the cool wall. Yu Wanrou put her hands behind her back and leaned against the wall with one foot. The breeze blew through the alley from time to time, and the heat just now began to fade away.

The two are old acquaintances. Yu Wanrou has known Locke since she was a child and has known him for more than 30 years.

Locke just feels weird, because the girl next to him is like his sister. Locke has been avoiding this problem all these years, but now he can no longer escape. In the past few years, Yu Wanrou has been hanging out in nightclubs and often gets drunk. After a disagreement, she caused a problem in the nightclub, and all the bosses on Qinglong Street were afraid of her.

Every time there was a problem, people from Section 1 or Section 5 would deal with it, but basically there was no follow-up to the resolution. Hawke often came to Locke to talk about this issue.

Now it has reached a point where it has to be resolved. Locke just helped deal with some matters involving Yu Wanrou a few days ago. She beat five men into the hospital. The other party originally planned to file a lawsuit, but finally gave up. The Lawyers Association Already helped with it.

Locke also didn't expect that Yu Wanrou, who used to be gentle and pleasant, with a quiet personality, had become a bit violent in recent years, and she often got violent at the slightest disagreement.

On the last day of the year, yesterday, Locke called Yu Wanrou and invited her, intending to end the matter completely.

Yu Wanrou held her hands and looked at Locke who was thinking about things with his head down.

"Fat brother, where are you going next?"

Locke Jiahui was slightly embarrassed. He scratched his head and looked at the square opposite. Just as he was about to speak, Yu Wanrou beat him to it.

"I don't like it here very much. Can you go home with me and take a look?"

Locke sighed, stood up on his knees, and took off his suit jacket. Yu Wanrou smiled and directly lifted up her long skirt and tied it behind her back, revealing her fair and slender legs, tied up her hair, and The person jumped up instantly and came directly to the roof.

"Fat brother, let's see who gets there first?"

Locke made an OK gesture, and the two quickly jumped across the alley, with red particles floating around them jumping towards the distance.

Countless thoughts passed through Wanrou's heart. From childhood to adulthood, she watched the fat man next to her pulling her step by step. Her mother had passed away. Locke Jiahui was Yu Wanrou in this world. My dearest person, if he hadn't brought himself and his mother to the Academy of God back then, maybe his life would be very bad now.

Yu Wanrou often thinks about a question: is she dependent on Locke Jiahui, or is it because Locke Jiahui has great kindness to her that she wants to be with him? But over the years, Yu Wanrou has gradually... She understands, she just likes her, without any reason. She really wants to be with Locke. No matter when and where, whenever she thinks of him, she feels warm in her heart. This is enough.

From time to time, Locke glanced sideways at Yu Wanrou, who was not far away from him. She was still the same as before. It was just that her mother had passed away in the past few years, and she seemed to be a little unsatisfied in research. In addition, in life, she was working in 10 subjects. It is extremely onerous and requires a lot of effort. Many people in the 10th subject do not want to move at all after work is over, or even want to go out on the street.

Yu Wanrou goes to nightclubs every night to relieve stress. Locke has been to Department 10 several times and has seen the kind of work site, so he can understand why Yu Wanrou does this.

The terrain in front of them began to go down, and the two of them were able to reach the middle level soon. Locke also knew what Yu Wanrou wanted to do. He smiled helplessly, slowed down, and matched Yu Wanrou's speed.

That’s all!

Locke showed a helpless smile and looked towards the mid-rise block in the distance. The sun's rays were a little dazzling.

1:45pm

Under the scorching sun, Jewell wiped the sweat from his neck. Wearing light blue and somewhat shabby work clothes, he walked into an alley, panting and took a sip of the water next to him. The knocking sound gradually stopped. Today, all the workers on the construction site will leave and go home to celebrate the New Year. Jewell looked in a good mood at some of the workers who passed by the alley and greeted him. Many workers had already asked if Jewell wanted to go back with them to celebrate the New Year. , but Jewell rejected them all.

This is the only job that Jewell can find. At any rate, Niya often pulled her to exercise in the past, and she also has some strength. Looking at his hands, Jewell smiled, but in just eight months, his hands have lost their strength. It's already covered with calluses.

It took a month to fully adapt to Jewell from being extremely uncomfortable at the beginning. His salary is not as high as other workers. He did not sign a long-term contract with Angus Construction and only earns a little over 1,000 yuan a month. But now Jewell Will has saved more than 5,000 yuan, and the food and accommodation are very cheap. This is a mid-level area close to the ground floor area.

Some of the workers knew about Jewell and thought he was too stupid. He was obviously a young master, but he still had to suffer in a place like this. However, Jewell just smiled. From the bottom of his heart, he did not admit that he was Chen. Home people.

The reason why I came to this area is because my mother once said that the store where I met my first love was here. However, when Jewel inquired, the store seemed to have closed, and Jewel just wanted to take a look. .

It's just that Jie Wei didn't know where he was going to celebrate the New Year. He had already got the key to the work shed from the foreman. There was no need to worry about a place to live or food. Looking at the workers carrying large and small bags and planning to go home, Jie Wei I kept waving goodbye to many people I knew.

Soon the workers got on a bus. There were fewer and fewer people on the construction site, and finally it became deserted. Jewell was still sitting in the alley and resting. He sat comfortably on the ground and walked across the alley. You can go to a lively street.

"Let's have a good meal today."

Jewel smiled and looked at the stack of money bulging in his underwear pocket. Compared with the life in the past, his current life was extremely difficult. Jewel, who grew up in a privileged environment in the past, knew very well that until now, he He still can't adapt to liquid food, nor can he buy anything too expensive. Jewell knows very well that money is necessary to survive, and learning to restrain his desires is even more important.

This is what Wilsey taught Jewell since she was a child. When you want something, you should first restrain your urge to want it, and then slowly sort out your thoughts. Whether the thing you want is useful to you, and what if you get it. , do you want anything else?

When Jewell was very young, his mother was extremely strict about what he ate and used every day. She never pampered him, and was even very strict at times. Jewell felt uncomfortable at first, but later he accepted it. When Jewell was a little more sensible, he hated such a family extremely.

Now Jewell's heart is bright. Although he is tired every day, he is very happy. However, he cannot contact his old friends again. Jewell did not buy a phone. This thing is useful to him now. But no, uncle Chen Qiao came to the construction site to see Jewel several times. He looked distressed and tried to persuade him several times, but Jewel did not change his mind.

"Let's get something to eat first."

Jewell stood up and soon came to a street. The street in front of him was full of people. Jewell chose a small shop that seemed to have a good environment and went in. The owner of the shop immediately greeted him enthusiastically. Come over, Jewell didn't eat much in the morning and was very hungry now. After ordering some delicious food, he decided to continue walking around the area after eating.

Although he asked many people about that shop, the only thing Jewell remembered was that his mother once said that it was a shop that looked a bit dreamy, with many crystal balls inside and a painting of a purple sky. , but Jewell never found this store.

Because I heard my mother say that what was very popular in the store at that time was the ability to take photos with people traveling together, or paper photos, so Jewell wanted to see his mother when she was young.

Jewell has seen many photos of his mother, but not the photos of his youth. At this time, several people nearby were drinking and chatting. They were female clerks from some nearby shops. From time to time, their eyes glanced at this person who looked like she had dry skin. A handsome blond boy with rough but delicate facial features.

"Little brother, why do you come out to work at such a young age?"

At this time, a woman took the initiative to strike up a conversation. Jewell was a little confused and just smiled and shook his head. He didn't intend to explain anything to her. The woman sat directly opposite Jewell generously.

"Little brother, let's see if you have any difficulties. Would you like to talk to my sister about it?"

Jewell smiled helplessly and asked about the store, but the woman opposite didn't know.

"You're talking about Amethyst."

At this time, the boss who came out with the things said, Jewell stood up excitedly and asked hurriedly. After the boss told Jewell the exact address, Jewell quickly ate the food and left the store.

The temperature in the afternoon was very high. Jewel ran more than two kilometers in one breath and came to the north of the area. It was very desolate. Beyond that were the crooked and unplanned housing blocks in the middle of the north. The area near the headquarters of Section 5 is quite lively.

Jewell looked at the many old houses around him and felt a little excited. He asked people on the street and soon found out where the old shop was. An abandoned school appeared there. In front of Jewell, the school looked like it had been abandoned for many years, and the shops across the street were closed.

Jewell also asked when he came all the way. This street was very popular back then. After the school was moved to the center of the district, the place began to decline. In addition, due to the influence of criminals roaming around in some areas in the west, many People only come back to live here at night and are not here during the day.

There was a small shop called Amethyst about 5 meters wide. There was a lot of graffiti on the rolling shutter door at the door of the shop. The sign of the shop was damaged. Jewell walked to the door of the shop and knocked on the door, but no one responded. .

"Young man, if you find Qianqian, she won't come back until tonight."

Jewell looked at an old man passing by with some surprise. He walked over and said thank you. Something happened in the lobby. This is the residence of a woman named Wu Qian. She runs a light and shadow clothing store in the district. He won't come back until evening.

Jewell asked about the specific place and found that it was in the next district. Even if you run back and take a bus, it is difficult to get there in a short time because it is the New Year and the traffic on the main road is very bad. If you run there, there will be at least 30 to 40 people there. kilometers distance.

Jewel sat directly at the door of the store, planning to wait for Wu Qian to go home. Thinking of coming here so rashly, Jewel thought about some excuses. It was quite cool here, but there were no people.

I remember my mother mentioned it to Jewell. At that time, she was here because her family's company was here. It was her uncle Field who brought her mother to this company for internship. At that time, this store was very popular, and many young women would do it. Come here with your lover, because the owner of the store knows fortune telling and the atmosphere is very good.

It was here that Wilsey met her first love. Jewell wanted to see what that man looked like because her mother had said more than once that he was very handsome, not just superficially, but also very gentlemanly and very handsome. gentle.

When he thought of this, Jewel snorted coldly, clasped his hands and raised his head. The sun's rays were one or two meters away from Jewel.

"I wonder if that guy Niya can go smoothly."

Jewell smiled helplessly.

2:23pm

Niya was lying comfortably on the bed in her room. There was heat in the air. The indoor and outdoor worlds were two different worlds. She was the only one at home. Niya curled her lips.

"Is that okay? Come on, get up, you bastard."

Leona opened the door angrily, walked in and pulled Nia up from the bed.

"Take another ten minutes of rest."

Before Niya could finish her words, Leona dragged her directly to the study room next to her. Ivy was already ready. Niya still couldn't pass the high school exam. She had failed 101 times, and the best one was 55. The worst score was 31 points, and the difference in scores fluctuated a bit.

After Niya sat down reluctantly, Ivy immediately brought up a light and shadow screen and started to explain. Niya put her hands on her chin, and Leona was furious beside her. The date of the bet was approaching. If Niya got through again, But Leona is really going to run naked during the exam.

"You stone head, I don't care what happens to you. You must give me a score of 60 or above today, otherwise you won't be able to sleep today, you bastard idiot."

Niya glared at Leona and could only continue to listen carefully. Although there was an air conditioning system at home, the heat wave from outside still penetrated from time to time.

Such daily lessons are boring, because Ivy and Leona keep Niya in a state of learning, forcefully stuffing this knowledge into Niya's head every day, not once, not twice, not twice. After meeting three times, Niya was miserable. She really didn't want to go to Shengde to study.

"Don't be distracted, asshole."

Snapped

Leona held up a bat and hit Niya on the head unceremoniously.

"Do you believe that I stripped you naked and hung you upside down?"

"Don't talk back to me and be careful, you bastard!"

Leona unceremoniously increased her strength, and the slap on Niya's arm had an effect. Niya became more energetic. She grinned and could only continue to listen.

Ivy sighed.

"Let her rest for another half hour."

"No, Ivy, it will be miserable for both of us if we can't do it."

Niya turned around with a smile and was about to run away, but Leona grabbed her by the collar.

"If you want to rest, rest here."

Niya curled her lips helplessly and could only sit down. Ivy looked out the window at a crop shed. The servants of the Angus family were busy working. The large sea of ​​beautiful flowers here was no longer there.

"Niya, I think you'd better go to Shengde."

Ivy said something abruptly, and Niya looked at her in surprise.

"I won't go. Even if I pass the high school exam, I will definitely not go."

Ivy looked at Nia with a smile.

"It's up to you. Knowledge may not be necessary for you, but it is necessary for everyone who wants to strive for the top."

Nia waved her hand, and Ivy was not going to say anything else. Leona stared at Nia angrily. It was a great holiday. Today, I was supposed to go shopping and eat with my mother. I would go to accompany my father in a few days. Now, Okay, let alone the New Year, there is no way to pass this year. Niya must pass the exam.

"By the way, what are you two planning to do in the future?"

Nia asked, and Leona said angrily.

"I will become a scientific researcher in the future."

Nia nodded. Leona's brain was indeed very good and she could achieve photographic memory. This surprised Nia, but Ivy was a little hesitant, as if he was hesitating about something.

"Are you still thinking about marrying that idiot at the end of the season?"

As soon as Niya spoke, Ivy frowned slightly, shook her head and turned around, no longer looking at Niya.

Leona glared at Nia angrily. Although marriage in the family is now free and everyone can choose a free marriage, in fact, most of the children of the family who have signed a marriage contract can only obey the family. The patriarch's words actually remained unchanged because it was difficult for him to resist.

Nia sighed and Leona pulled Nia.

"By the way, Ivy, if you don't want to, just say it directly. The family can't interfere, or are you saying that you can't survive on your own?"

Leona's eyes widened. Leona originally planned to let Nia say something else to divert Ivy's thoughts, but she didn't expect Nia to talk about marriage again.

"Shut up."

Leona dragged Nia out of the house. Nia deftly avoided Leona's bear hug, went straight downstairs, and then suddenly rushed out of the door. When Leona realized something, she chased Got out.

"Niya, you bastard, if you dare to run away"

As soon as she stepped out of the door, Leona saw a ghost mask next to her. She screamed in horror and sat down on the ground. Niya laughed. Leona was about to explode with anger. She reflexively He stood up, pounced on Niya and started tearing her apart.

Ten minutes later, Leona lay on the ground panting, her legs and hands were weak, and some parts of her body ached.

"You have such little arms and legs, are you going to make trouble with me? Hahaha."

Leona felt like she couldn't hold it any longer, and Niya was driving her crazy during this period.

"Don't bring it up again Niya, if you bring it up again"

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Niya didn't plan to say anything else. If she couldn't figure it out, no matter what others said, it would be useless.

Su Li has already told Niya how to run away. Niya has already made preparations. Niya will run away when Shengde goes to school. Then she will go directly to Xiong Dabiao and hide at his house. Talking about it for a while.

"What are you planning again?"

Leona stood up immediately, and Nia hurried into the house.

With a smile on her face, Ivy looked at the two people fighting in the room. Although she didn't know why, the time spent with Niya was very relaxed, and she didn't even need to think about anything.

2:51 pm

The hottest period of the day has begun. A bus stopped at a street platform in District 58. Li Ang got off the bus carrying a small bag. He has now grown to 1.7 meters tall and looks like... Like an adult, Li Ang was granted parole leave today. He can go home for seven days and then go back to Section 12. Li Ang has already applied for parole. He can be released as soon as March. He only needs to spend the rest of his sentence in the designated period. Just don't cause anything in the area.

Everything in front of him was extremely familiar. Although a lot of decorations had been changed on the street, Li Ang could still clearly remember what each store sold before.

It’s just that it’s hard to find a familiar figure on the street. People surnamed Li have been scattered into 120 districts. After walking for a while, Li Ang saw his own shop. The small shop that used to sell some food has now been It was changed to a store selling auto parts. As soon as Li Ang walked over, a store salesman greeted him enthusiastically.

After Li Ang got rid of the salesman, he entered a nearby alley and passed through a somewhat dilapidated street. He only needed to cross a few more streets before Li Ang could return to his home brewery.

Scenes from the past came to Li Ang's mind from time to time. There were still some traces of the riots on the streets, and some places were scorched. During his sentence, Li Ang heard that a larger-scale riot had occurred here.

Finally, after passing a street, Li Ang smelled the aroma of wine. He quickened his pace and soon saw the newly decorated winery door and the reception room next to it. Several young and beautiful people were there. The little girl at the reception was introducing the people who came to purchase goods. Li Ang walked in, and the furnishings inside remained unchanged.

"Sir, what type of wine do you need? I..."

"Is Li Qin here? My name is Li Ang and I am his son."

Soon Li Ang entered the backyard and saw a small building next to the winery. The winery is now managed by winery managers recruited. His parents only looked at it occasionally, and Li Ang walked over quickly.

"mom."

Li Ang saw his old mother at the door. The mother and son hugged each other for a while. The mother took Li Ang to the second floor while sobbing. His father's condition was a bit bad. In a room on the second floor, there were a bunch of medical equipment. His father was lying on the bed. After being injured that year, his body was deteriorating. Li Ang sat beside the bed excitedly and held the hand that his father extended.

His parents kept talking about the past, which was because of some greed that killed Li Ang, because Li Ang spent his best years in prison. Li Ang didn't say a word. He just waited for his parents to stabilize emotionally and came to the small balcony of his house to watch. Looking at the pedestrians on the street, I felt a little emotional.

Li Ang planned to stay for a few days first, and then go to the upper floor to have a meal with Niya and his friends from the past.

The mother said that when Li Ang is released from prison, he can continue to go to school. The family's current financial situation is good. The manager responsible for managing the winery was introduced by Li Xin, who helped his parents overcome many difficulties and made the winery business good. got up.

"By the way, your brother Li Xin is married."

Li Ang was a little surprised, smiled and nodded.

"I don't want to study anymore, Mom. When I come back, I will help take care of the winery."

Li Ang thought very clearly in prison that he was not the material after all. If he wanted to enter the practice department and get ahead, he could just think about it, but he couldn't do it at all. Li Ang couldn't listen to the system of the practice department when he was in the 12th department. Few members of the department talked about it.

Seeing his parents' happy expressions, Li Ang has already decided that this is what he should do in the future. Just like what Hydera said, if you can't resist your own destiny, choose to reconcile with it, especially if Li Ang is so talented. It is too difficult for people with criminal records to move up.

"Starting from today, I, Li Ang, will brew a unique wine in this city!"

Suddenly Li Ang roared, with tears in his eyes. His parents behind him smiled happily, and Li Ang sighed.

"This life will be fine as long as it continues like this."

Li Ang knows very well that having no goals is much better than having no goals. At least now he is happy. Li Ang has talked to Hydra many times, and the unbearable parts of his heart have gradually dissipated.

Reconciliation with one's own destiny may be the greatest luck as a human being.