Age: My Small World

Coming out of the office, Yang Jun had a smile on his face.

"There shouldn't be any hidden dangers now."

Walking down the street, he felt that today was the day to celebrate.

So I came to the braised food stall that I often go to.

"Boss, cut me two pounds of pig's head meat."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

There were quite a few people at the braised meat stall today, so the boss could only respond politely and then hurry to cut the meat.

In a short while, all the pig heads were sold out and the boss didn't let anyone go.

"Please wait a moment, my son will bring the meat soon." He said with a smile.

Then something unexpected happened to Yang Jun.

The thief just now actually came over with a pot of braised meat.

When the thief saw Yang Jun, he couldn't help but pause, then subconsciously turned around and ran away.

"Why are you running, you bastard?"

His father immediately became furious and grabbed his arm.

"Dad, let me go."

The thief wanted to leave but couldn't.

Yang Jun just stared at him with his eyes narrowed, until he gradually became disheartened.

"Why you again? Didn't we agree on this?"

His father asked doubtfully, "Do you know each other?"

Yang Jun suddenly smiled and said, "I know him. We used to play together, but I didn't expect him to be your son, the shopkeeper."

"Okay, okay, so you are Xiaohu's friend. Then you two can chat." The boss nodded.

Yang Jun did not tell anyone about the thief, after all, he had already said he would let him go.

The thief looked at him gratefully, calmed down, and finally stopped thinking about running away.

He lowered his voice and said, "Why are you here again? I've already done the job for you."

"Do you believe me if I say this is a coincidence?"

The thief curled his lips and didn't believe it at all.

Yang Jun shook his head helplessly: "Forget it if you don't believe it."

Then he raised his eyebrows again.

"By the way, do you know a lot of people in this area?"

"So what? I, Wang Hu, have friends all over the capital." Speaking of this, he looked proud, completely forgetting the cowardice he had just felt.

"Do you want to make some quick money?" Yang Jun said with a smile.

"What quick money?" The thief became alert instantly.

"I want you to help me keep an eye out for any unusual people in the capital, and also keep an eye out for this type of jade today. If you have any information on either, I will pay you enough for the informant."

"What's the informant fee?" When the thief heard that they were not looking for him to be a spy, he actually let down his guard a lot.

"Just give money if you have information."

"Then I understand."

The thief was somewhat spirited.

"You've found the right person for this job. I, Wang Hu, know a lot of people who make money through illegal means. It's not easy for them to get jade."

Yang Jun didn't care whether he was bragging or telling the truth. In the end, he had to confirm the information before paying. No matter where he found the information, it was his business.

"Then it's settled."

Yang Jun patted his shoulder.

For a moment, both of them were in a good mood and looked like friends.

Only the boss shook his head. Since this young man was playing with his own son, he was probably not a good kid.

Even so, he still cut two more taels of meat when cutting the braised meat.

"Thank you, boss." Yang Jun could see that the boss wanted to leave a good impression on his son's friends and then take better care of him outside. Who says a father's love is not deep?

After bringing up the braised meat, Yang Jun chatted with Wang Hu for a few more words on the roadside, mainly advising him not to make a big fuss and to deal with jade secretly.

In addition, if he saw Wang Hu stealing things again, the consequences might be even more serious. Wang Hu was so scared that he nodded repeatedly.

Then they agreed on the meeting place and contact information, and Yang Jun went back with his things.

Looking at his back, Wang Hu clenched his fists.

"Hehe, let me show you what connections in the Beijing circle are like."

He did not lie to Yang Jun. Many people knew how powerful he was in the lower-class industries in the capital. If Yang Jun had not cheated this time, he might not have been caught.

In the past, he had always stolen property, which was easy and quick. This time, he couldn't help but want to steal a car, but he lacked experience and was caught by Yang Jun.

"As long as I don't get caught by you, then I won't steal your things."

……

When Yang Jun returned home, smoke was already rising from the courtyard of No. 69. It was obvious that everyone was cooking dinner.

"Hey, the college students are back."

As soon as you enter the door, the first thing that catches your eye is the back house, where the four members of the Lin family live.

The person who was speaking was Aunt He Yu from the Lin family. I had already told Yang Jun that Aunt Lin was particularly fond of chattering and that you must never talk to her too much.

He nodded and said hello politely: "Aunt Lin, I'm cooking."

He Yu wiped his hands with a smile and said, "You haven't eaten yet, college students? Come inside and have something to eat. Your uncle didn't come back today, so you didn't get to eat the meat you bought. You can eat with Xiaoyun and the others."

Yang Jun quickly waved his hands: "No, no, Auntie, you guys eat, I just bought some vegetables and I have to send them to my mother."

After saying that, he turned around and ran away. He didn't dare to go there since the man was not at home.

"Hey, why is this college student running away? Do you think your aunt can eat you?" He Yu laughed happily from behind.

Yang Jun hurriedly greeted the neighbors who were cooking in the yard before returning to the backyard.

Naturally, there were many aunties who teased him along the way.

People in their thirties and forties are at the age when they are as vigorous as wolves and tigers. They are not shy at all when teasing young people. The topic is so bold that Yang Jun blushes.

"Next time, go in through the back door."

Shaking his head, he went straight to his stove.

I just started cooking dinner.

"Mom, I bought two pounds of pork head meat. Please cook less dishes later."

"I bought some more meat. I was thinking of making some fried eggs for you guys."

Now she put the eggs away, obviously not wanting to waste them now that she had the meat.

Eggs are also considered meat.

"Mom, where are Xiaoyuer and my second sister?"

Not seeing anyone, Yang Jun asked in confusion.

Li Xiaohua took the pig's head and said, "People in the yard said there's a vacant lot nearby where they can grow something, so they went to take a look."

Hearing this, Yang Jun was a little skeptical at first. Where was this? Around Wangfujing, how could there be vacant land?

However, when he found Cheng Xiaoyu and the others, he had to believe it.

Looking at the former red walls and then at the pavilions and towers not far away, Yang Jun's brows twitched.

"Could this place be some prince's garden, and now it's been turned into a vegetable patch?"

Looking at the area that had been converted into a flat vegetable field, Yang Jun couldn't help but sigh.

No matter how powerful one is, they cannot withstand the erosion of time. Haven’t the gardens and pavilions of the past become ordinary land now?

"Brother Xiaoshan, why are you here?"

Cheng Xiaoyu came skipping over, with some traces of mud on her hands.

"I came to see you growing vegetables. Can you grow them?"

"We can grow crops, but there's not much land." Yang Yumei said somewhat unhappily. (End of this chapter)