Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

The noise on the street disappeared, and the whole world seemed to be silent. Ran Zai could no longer hear anything in his ears. He could only see Harrison sitting in the dark. He walked towards the shop step by step, with a fierce look in his eyes. , grinning slightly.

Ran Zai has seen people wandering on the edge of dark cliffs countless times. Many of them are very timid. It is clear that there is only darkness behind them and the only way is the abyss in front of them, but they are still hesitating.

"For this kind of people, don't have any hesitation, Xiao Ran, give him a push. This is equivalent to helping him. What's the use of keeping people who have no meaning in life? Remember grandpa's words."

The buzzing sound, the words recalled in Ran Zai's mind began to become heavy and roaring, and he became more and more excited.

"That's what it means to be helpful! Grandpa."

"That's not what it means to be helpful. Do you want to go to the hospital and enjoy ward services tonight?"

A hand stretched out, and Ran Zai woke up. The flowerpot and wine in his hand were taken away by Gene, and he immediately returned to smiling.

"Mr. Jean, why are you here? It's almost 9 o'clock."

Ran Zai said as he glanced at the old lady who was following Jean. She was wearing a red windbreaker and a brightly colored scarf. She looked very beautiful and smiled elegantly.

"I'd better go back, Mr. Jean. Tonight is a party for old men and grandma, and I am a young man."

"If you dare to run, try it. If you are confident that you can run away from my hands!"

Ran Zai sighed helplessly and looked at Ada.

"Madam, has this guy been so willful before?"

Ada smiled and nodded, and Gene opened the store door with his things.

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"Guest, we are closed today, please"

"Sorry, I'm not a guest, I'm here to attend your birthday party, Harrison!"

Gene walked over quickly and put down the flowerpot and wine.

"Happy 120th birthday, Harrison."

For a moment, Harrison raised his head emotionally and saw that Gene was not wearing a uniform, but a black suit with a gentle smile on his lips.

"Mr. Jean"

Along with a burst of crying, Harrison's mood finally collapsed. He couldn't stand up and his legs were numb. Gene pulled him to stand up and gave him a hug. Harrison cried like a child.

"If you really can't do it, just retire. Remember to write in your will that the store and everything will belong to me!"

Harrison laughed, and Gene straightened up.

"This is my coffin book. You want it, Gene."

"Of course, I don't want this shop to disappear. When you are about to die, I will be your apprentice for three months. I should be able to learn the skills of making clocks. At that time, I will find someone who likes clocks. Leave the store to him.”

Harrison looked at Gene in surprise.

"Will you have time?"

"Of course, I haven't taken a leave in 50 years. Starting this morning, I will take a leave for a period of time. I still have more than 1,800 days to rest, according to the regulations of the business department."

Harrison turned around hastily.

"The food is cold. I'll go up and heat it up. Even though there are only two of us, thank you Jean. Thank you."

Harrison said as he hurriedly wiped away his tears. At this time, the bell at the door rang again. Harrison looked over and saw a boy walking in nervously.

"guest."

"Sorry, Harrison, we were together."

Ada walked in shortly after. Harrison's eyes widened in shock, but Harrison immediately turned his head.

"Sorry ma'am, not today"

"I was just invited by Mr. Jean to attend an old friend's birthday party. Don't you welcome me, Harrison?"

Harrison's eyes were a little panicked, and he was at a loss for a moment. Gene put a hand on his shoulder.

"You are 120 years old, Harrison, and Ada is 111 years old. Please forgive me for my willfulness. I'm sorry!"

Gene bowed, and Ada began to wander around the store, picking up exquisite clocks one by one.

"Can I buy one?"

Harrison nodded numbly.

"I'll heat up the food."

Jean stared at Ran Zai.

"Go help!"

Ran Zai came over reluctantly, and Harrison looked at Ran Zai with confusion. This young man did not look like a professional, nor did he look like he knew Ada.

"This boy is the grandson of the wise man, Ran Zai!"

Harrison's eyes widened for a moment.

"The old man is probably dead in prison now!"

Harrison sighed, but Ran Zai laughed.

"My grandfather was released a few days ago by Mr. Jean, and now he has joined Section 13."

Harrison laughed loudly and kept shaking his head. The series of shocks made him a little overwhelmed, but he still laughed.

"That's what the old man suffered, he deserves it!"

"Hmm, I feel the same way about grandpa. My grandpa is still in the hospital. Something happened to him when he came out. Both of his hands were broken."

When Ran Zai said these words, his eyes darkened, but he immediately burst into laughter.

"You are over 100 years old, and you are still acting like this. Grandpa, you are the same. The money you earn now should be enough for you to live in your old age. The consumption tax and material tax on this kind of handicrafts are relatively low."

Harrison smiled and shook his head, smiled slightly bitterly, and stared at Ada wandering in the store from the corner of his eye.

"I don't want to lie in a nursing home all day long, with beams inserted into my body and relying on machines to sustain my life. I plan to work here until the day I die. If I suddenly collapse one day, you must remember to come and collect my body. Jean!”

Harrison deliberately raised his voice. At this time, Ran Zai noticed that the old man's depression had completely dissipated. Although it was because of Jean's arrival, it was probably more about the old woman.

Sure enough, it's just a gathering of boring old men and grandmas!

Gene stayed by Ada's side, smiling and introducing her to some items in Harrison's store.

"Do you come here often, Mr. Jean?"

Ada asked and Gene smiled.

"Occasionally, after all, if this bad-tempered old man dies and stinks in the house one day, I'm afraid no one will know!"

"Who are you talking about? Gene."

Harrison, who had just gone upstairs, shouted. Gene smiled and shook his head. He walked over and adjusted the retractable door button beside the door. The retractable door outside the store slowly lowered.

At this time, Ada's expression changed and she looked at Jean seriously.

"Mr. Jean, what do you think?"

"We won't talk about business tonight. Let's go up and help Harrison. By the way, which one do you want?"

Ada looked around and fell in love with a silver pocket watch. It was a small pocket watch with a tight pattern on it. Ada took it over and opened the cover. A crisp mechanical sound came out. Ada smiled. Hanging on the button on the chest.

At this time, outside the shop, a clown playing an accordion was holding five balls stacked together on his head. His body was swaying, and the balls were about to fall. He sometimes stood on one foot, sometimes stumbled, but his body There was also a bulky accordion, and many onlookers laughed at the clown's antics.

The clown's eyes stayed on the closed watch shop and never moved away for a moment.