You two little thieves, how dare you steal from my Lame Zhang!" The big-headed man was Lame Zhang, who stood up from behind the waste with an iron rod in his hand.

Xiao Wu was so scared that he was shaking all over. He tightly grasped the corner of Tong Husheng's clothes and said, "Uncle...Uncle, what should we do?"

Although Tong Husheng was also afraid, he knew that he had to step forward at this time, "Lame Zhang, we didn't know this was your place. We just wanted to find something valuable, nothing else."

Lame Zhang snorted, "Don't you know? This area is under my control. If you dare to steal things, you will have to pay the price!"

As he spoke, he waved the iron rod in his hand.

Seeing this, Tong Husheng waved his hands and said, "Wait, we really didn't take anything. If you don't believe me, search and see!"

Lame Zhang narrowed his eyes, looked at the two men, and then signaled his men to search.

The men searched the warehouse and indeed found nothing valuable, only some old books and metal objects.

"I said no!"

"What's wrong with you, old man?"

Lame Zhang, leaning on an iron crutch, walked up to Tong Husheng, probably asking him why he didn't know the rules!

Tong Husheng swallowed his saliva. He knew that he couldn't show weakness at this time. "Lame Zhang, we are new here and we really don't know the rules here. We just want to find a way to make a living, but we didn't expect to offend you. Sorry, we will leave now and will never come here again."

Cripple Zhang snorted, obviously not satisfied with Tong Husheng's explanation, "Saying sorry is enough? Then doesn't that mean anyone can come and step on my territory?"

Xiao Wu stood aside, too frightened to speak. Tong Husheng was secretly glad that he had not coveted those old books and metal objects, otherwise he would have been hit by the iron rod of Lame Zhang.

"Then what do you think we should do?" Tong Hu asked stiffly.

"What should we do? According to the rules, you have to leave something as compensation." Lame Zhang said with a sneer.

Tong Husheng cursed inwardly, knowing that today would not end well. He felt his pockets and found only a few coins and some loose banknotes. "This is all the money we have. If you want it, take it."

Lame Zhang glanced at the money in Tong Husheng's hand and smiled disdainfully, "With just this little money, are you sending away a beggar?"

"We really have no money. If you don't believe me, you can check." Tong Husheng said helplessly.

"Then you stay and pick up bottles for me for three days!"

"Pick up bottles?" Tong Husheng frowned, "We..."

"Why, you don't want to?" Cripple Zhang interrupted Tong Husheng, with a hint of threat in his tone, "If you don't want to, try the power of my iron rod!"

Xiao Wu tightly grasped the corner of Tong Husheng's clothes and whispered, "Uncle, let's just agree to him. It's better than getting beaten."

Tong Husheng sighed. He knew Xiaowu was right. In this situation, they had no choice. "Okay, we promise you. Pick up bottles for three days, right?"

Lame Zhang nodded. "You are sensible. Remember, by this time three days later, I want to see enough bottles. Otherwise..."

"What else?" Tong Husheng couldn't help but ask.

"Otherwise, you will know that my iron rod is not vegetarian!" said Lame Zhang viciously.

In fact, Tong Husheng was unwilling to do so, but he had just arrived and he didn't know what the rules were here. If he really got beaten up, it would not be worth it!

In the next three days, Tong Husheng and Xiaowu were exhausted. They searched for discarded bottles in every corner of the city. They searched parks, roadsides, and even garbage dumps. Every time they found a bottle, it was like finding a treasure, and they cheered.

"Uncle, does this count?" Xiaowu asked, holding up a broken glass bottle.

"Yes, of course! As long as it's a bottle, it's fine." Tong Husheng responded with a smile. Although his face was tired, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

Three days passed in a flash, and as agreed, the two of them came to Lame Zhang's warehouse with several bags full of bottles.

"Lame Zhang, these are the bottles we picked up in the past three days." Tong Husheng put the bag on the ground and said while panting.

Lame Zhang glanced at the bags of bottles, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face. He didn't expect that these two guys could actually do it.

"Well, not bad!" Lame Zhang nodded, "I'll let you two go this time. But remember, don't step into my territory again, otherwise it won't be so easy!"

Tong Husheng and Xiao Wu smiled at each other, and the heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground. They knew that although they had luckily passed this time, they would have to be more careful in the future.

"Thank you, Lame Brother Zhang. We will definitely pay attention in the future." Tong Husheng said sincerely.

After the two left the warehouse, Tong Husheng looked at the broken bottle in his hand, feeling deeply moved. The hardship of the past few days made him deeply realize the difficulty of life. But at the same time, he also understood a truth: only through his own efforts can he win the respect of others.

"Uncle, what should we do next?" Xiaowu asked.

It was at this time that Tong Husheng discovered that this guy named Xiao Wu was actually an orphan!

"Boy, you have no home, why don't you go home!"

"I-I don't have a home!"

You don't have a home?" Tong Husheng frowned, looking at Xiaowu's childish and somewhat helpless face.

Xiao Wu lowered his head and whispered, "I grew up in an orphanage. Later, the orphanage was disbanded, and I have been wandering outside."

Tong Husheng felt a pang of sadness when he heard this. He reached out and gently touched Xiaowu's head, "Don't be afraid, kid, you should stay with me from now on. If I have something to eat, you will have something to eat."

Xiaowu raised his head, tears sparkling in his eyes, "Really, uncle?"

"Of course it's true." Tong Husheng said with a smile.

In the following days, the two lived together like real uncle and nephew. They found a cheap place to live, although it was simple, but at least it could shelter them from the wind and rain.

In fact, Tong Husheng feels that such a life is quite comfortable. He can earn dozens of dollars from picking up garbage every day, which is enough to buy a bottle of Erguotou and two boxed lunches!

Tong Husheng looked at Xiaowu and thought to himself that although this boy was young, after spending these days with him, he found that he was quite smart and sensible. So he said, "Xiaowu, although our life is a bit hard now, at least we have a companion, don't you think?"

Xiao Wu nodded and smiled brightly, "Uncle, I think it's great. At least we don't have to go hungry anymore, and you're so kind to me, uncle."

Hearing this, Tong Husheng felt warm in his heart. He drank a sip of Erguotou, picked up a piece of food from the lunch box with chopsticks, and said, "Xiaowu, if we can pick up more valuable things, can we live a better life?"

Xiao Wu thought for a moment and replied, "Uncle, I think my life is pretty good now. Although we are garbage collectors, we can eat enough every day, and you are here to keep me company."

Tong Husheng smiled, thinking that this boy was so sensible that it made people feel distressed. But he still did not give up, and continued: "But, Xiaowu, don't you want to live a better life? Wear beautiful clothes, eat delicious food, and go to school to learn knowledge?"

After hearing this, Xiaowu's eyes flashed with desire, but he still shook his head, "Uncle, I don't want those things, I just want to be with you, uncle."

Tong Husheng looked at Xiaowu's clear eyes and felt touched. He reached out and rubbed Xiaowu's hair, "Okay, uncle got it. Let's live our lives well and be happy every day."

The two continued to enjoy their simple lunch. Although it was just a box lunch, in their eyes, it was the most delicious food.

At this time, Tong Luoluo also tried to contact Tong Husheng!

Although he made her sad, but when she thought that he was her father, she couldn't keep hating him!

But during this period, Tong Husheng's phone has been turned off, which makes Tong Luoluo very worried!

Tong Luoluo anxiously held the mobile phone and kept dialing his father's number, but all he heard was the cold prompt tone of "the other party's phone is turned off."

"How could this happen?" she said to herself, her heart full of worry.

Although her relationship with her father had been strained, the blood is thicker than water and cannot be severed. During this period, she thought a lot and understood her father's difficulties and choices. But now, she is really worried about her father's safety.

At this time, the creditors were looking for Tong Husheng all over the world!

But they couldn't find Tong Husheng either!

Tong Husheng felt much calmer at this time!

At least he knew he wouldn't be beaten at this moment, he just wanted to have a good sleep!

But Tong Luoluo couldn't sleep peacefully. In the past, she hated her father very much. Now she felt that if her father was gone, she might really be alone and helpless!

Thinking of this, she felt very sad!

Tong Luoluo sat by the window, looking at the night outside, feeling mixed emotions. She thought about every detail of her past with her father, the quarrels, misunderstandings, and the helplessness and hardship behind her father's silence. She suddenly realized that she had never really understood her father, nor had she ever tried to understand him.

"I must find him!" Tong Luoluo made up her mind. She couldn't give up looking for her father just like that.

What she is most worried about now is that if her grandmother knew that two men in their family, one is wanted and the other is missing, she would probably be furious!

She didn't dare tell her grandmother, she had to carry it all by herself!

But at this time Tong Husheng didn't think that his daughter was worried about him. He drank some wine, lay down and fell into a deep sleep!

Maybe this is the difference between people, but Tong Husheng is like this, it has been like this from the beginning to now, he will not put himself in the shoes of his family members and think too much!

This is also the biggest reason why he is hated by his family!

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