under the tower

Yu Chengyuan led them through the shelves.

These shelves are filled with various large and small colorful groceries, mostly snacks, as well as some daily necessities, such as paper towels, detergent, paper clips, etc., and the goods are covered with dust.

The question in Ji Xi's heart was even worse, there was no one patronizing this grocery store at all, why did Yu Chengyuan say that he was really too busy alone?

Walking to the end of the shop, Yu Chengyuan used a key to open a door on the wall. Ji Xi noticed that it looked like there was no way to go, but it was actually a staircase.

After the door opened, muffled voices came from upstairs.

They went up the stairs.

The layout upstairs is even simpler. There is a corridor that can only be passed by one person. There are rooms on both sides of the corridor. There are huge numbers in the center of the door: "1, 2, 3..."

There are six rooms in total.

Yu Chengyuan took out a key from the pocket of his coat, and directly opened the room numbered "1" at hand.

"Please come in."

Ji Xi's footsteps stopped in place.

The door opened, revealing a small room about ten square meters.

The window facing the door was sealed by an iron frame, and four small beds with bunk beds were forced to be placed in the room. The size of these beds was at least half smaller than the normal beds on the market, but even so, the narrow room was also There was not much space left, the ground was full of sundries, clothes, and round basins containing excrement.

An unpleasant smell filled the air.

And the most astounding thing is that there is a child about ten years old lying on each bed, and they are looking in the direction of the door with their big eyes open.

Yu Chengyuan explained from the side: "As you can see, I took in some homeless children, all on the second floor, a total of 24. Your most important task is to take care of them. Of course, you don't need to worry too much. Much, just keep an eye on their health and don't let them fight, get hurt or starve."

"Sometimes there will be some individual customers downstairs shopping for groceries. You need to receive them, and be especially careful not to let them steal or rummaging through the goods." Yu Chengyuan said, "You should have also noticed that in our area There are many thieves."

Ji Xi felt that his brain had come to a standstill, and everything in front of him obviously exceeded his expectations.

"Thanks to Brother Yu for taking care of me, I also lived here for a few months before." Chi Miao said in the tone of the survivors, "If it wasn't for Brother Yu, I would have starved to death."

Yu Chengyuan smiled: "It's also you, little brat, who has a wild mind and ran away by yourself so quickly."

"Hey, I regret not staying longer." Chi Miao echoed, "Xiao Ji, what do you think? I think the salary is quite high. Brother Yu is really generous."

Ji Xi moved his fingers hanging from the seam of his trousers, and he looked at the children in the room who were staring at him eagerly.

The moment before agreeing, Ah Han's malicious voice echoed far away in his ears after he failed to accept Mr. Yan's "love"——

"What kind of flowers do you think can be found in a place where only garbage lives..."

Like a prophecy, also like a curse, hovering and echoing in Ji Xi's mind for a long time.

His lowered hand clenched into a fist behind him, and he gave a soft "hmm".

Ji Xi said slowly.

"I promise."

Chi Miao went back first, and Yu Chengyuan told Ji Xi the basic situation in the store.

Because the location of the Skull Cave is too remote, even the phone line cannot be connected, so Ji Xi went home without doing any work, otherwise Yan Yi would have to wait again.

He promised Yu Chengyuan that he would come to work on time the next day.

When I went home and opened the door, Ji Xi didn't see anyone in the kitchen or living room, and ran into the bathroom, only to find that Yanyi was holding a black thing in his hand, facing the mirror, not knowing what he was doing.

"I'm back." Yan Yi said, putting the things in his hand on the sink.

Ji Xi's gaze fell on the long black object, which had a blade as wide as a little finger at the front, which turned out to be a razor.

He casually asked: "Yanyi, do you want to cut your hair?"

"Yeah." Yan nodded, "I'm planning to shave my body."

"Hey, my hair is a bit long too." Ji Xi said, curling the bangs that were hanging down and almost covering the eyes into circles on her fingers, "I'll cut it for you that night, and you can shave it for me too."

"Okay." Yan Yi used to shave his head by himself, no problem and save money.Yan Yi asked suspiciously, "Would you?"

"You teach me." Ji Xi said, "You make it for me first, and then teach me. I learn very quickly."

Yan Yi said indulgently: "Okay."

"Why do you suddenly think of cutting off all your hair? Isn't it good like this now." Ji Xi looked at Yan Yi's face and couldn't imagine it, but what is certain is that with Yan Yi's superior facial features and The shape of the face is definitely not ugly even if it is shaved.

"The job of the martial arts coach I told you about yesterday, they agreed to let me go." Yan Yi said, "It's inconvenient to have long hair."

When the words "martial arts coach" were mentioned, Ji Xi immediately thought of what Mao Hei told him during the day, and the little flame in his heart rushed up again.

"Tell me honestly, what exactly does this martial arts coach do?" Ji Xi asked forcefully, "Did he just beat others in the past?"

"Of course not. I am a coach, how could I be beaten standing up?"

Ji Xi paused, and sold Mao Hei unceremoniously: "I met Mao Hei and the others at the market today, and he told me everything, don't try to fool me."

"...Really not." Yan Yi had a headache on his face, "Why does this guy tell you everything."

"I don't know if he doesn't tell me." Ji Xi curled his mouth, "Anyway, you can tell me everything is fine, and it was the same when we went out together last time. You plausibly promised that there was no danger. What happened? What happened on the way? Is there still a lot of things, if I didn't follow, I would have believed your nonsense. This time too, if you tell me the truth, would I be worthy to listen to him?"

"It was really an accident last time, no one expected that it would snow so early." Yan Yi said helplessly, "I have done those jobs before, but this time it's really not, I didn't lie to you, just an ordinary coach ,very safe."

"No, you have already lost your credit with me." Ji Xi's tone was arrogant, "I have to go and see for myself to believe it."

Yan Yi supported his forehead: "Ancestor, are you torturing yourself or me? I'm at work, what do you come to see?"

"Then, can I spend money to sign up for your martial arts class?" Ji Xi said, "call and ask a coach named Yan Yi to teach."

Yan Yi: "..."

"Prodigal son." Yan Yi tapped his forehead, "I don't have the money to make it for you."

"I'll have money soon." Ji Xi vowed, "I've found a job, one hundred a day, and I'm planning to tell you."

Yan Yi wondered: "Can you really find it?"

Ji Xi raised his eyebrows: "You look down on people, don't you? I'm a serious job, a regular employee. Chi Miao introduced me to a grocery store near his home."

Yan Yi was only joking with him at first, but after hearing Ji Xi's description, he sensitively captured the key information, he paused: "Xiao Chi's family? Are you looking for a job in Skull Cave?"

"...Yeah." Ji Xi was a little lacking in confidence, and argued, "What's the matter? It's quite close to home, and it's just a walk away."

Yan Yi frowned, and asked: "It's quite chaotic over there, did you ask clearly?"

Ji Xi waved his hand: "Hey, it's nothing, besides, it's working for someone he knows, which is quite reliable."

Yan Yi sighed softly: "It's fine if you think there is no problem."

"Anyway, what I mean is that I have found a job now, and there is still a meal over there, and the family will not be unable to uncover the pot." Ji Xi said with serious eyes, "So you really don't need to do those jobs where you get beaten up. .”

He paused, then smiled mischievously and briskly: "... At worst, I will support you."

Yan Yi was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he said a few words dryly: "...No need."

After dinner, they rummaged through boxes and cabinets to get a bunch of props, and shaved each other's heads.

"Let's wash it first." Yan Yi said, "I'll get some hot water to come up. In the afternoon, our water pipe burst again, and the tap water is intermittent."

Ji Xi nodded.

Yanyi made a rather large plastic basin, found a small bench for Ji Xi to sit on, lay back and rested his neck on the edge of the bathtub, while Yanyi squatted in the bathtub, put the basin filled with hot water Put it in front of her and wash Ji Xi's hair.

Ji Xi had never washed her hair before, so she was a little at a loss.

"Come on, lie down." Yan Yi soaked his hair with warm water, "I'll support you, relax."

Ji Xi gave a "hmm", and his slightly too long bangs were pushed back, revealing a clean forehead.

The boy's hair is of very good quality, soft in the hand, like fine silk, exuding a healthy luster.

Yan opened the foam on his hands, applied it on his hair, gently inserted his fingers into his hair, and rubbed gently.

Ji Xi closed her eyes comfortably like a well-furbed cat.

"...How are you so proficient?" Ji Xi murmured.

"When my master was still alive, it was the man we all called Uncle Yan. He often washed him like this and practiced it." Yan Yi said, "It's ridiculous that after so many years, I don't even know his name now. I don't even remember."

Rinse off the foam and drain the excess water, so that the washing is finished, Yan Yi gave him a clean towel, asked Ji Xi to drape it over his shoulders, then took the small stool to the mirror in the bathroom, and then gave him a clean towel. Tightly tie a disposable plastic cloth around the neck.

Ji Xi let him play around.

Yanyi pushes to shave the head, gradually shaving along the ears and the back of the head.

"...Hands should be steady." Yan Yi explained, "Keep the force even, don't use too much force, otherwise the shave will be ugly."

At first Ji Xi was still studying seriously, but when he heard this sentence, his thoughts suddenly flew out uncontrollably.

He thought of the chaotic night yesterday, when he was in the bathroom, he didn't actually lose consciousness, and Yan Yi outside guided him in the same tone...

"...Don't worry, just touch the top, tap lightly, and touch around..."

He finally managed to revive an emotion that was suppressed during the day in an instant.

His heart beat faster, and the blood rushing from his body was bubbling and rushing all over his face.