I want to be a good person

After getting off the train, I followed the crowd out of the station after checking my ticket. There were rickshaws, horse-drawn carriages, and cars waiting at the door, some waiting for people, some waiting for passengers. There were many people leaving the station, and quite a few entering the station, and the scene was bustling with noise.

It was dusk, and I walked down the stairs carrying the wicker box in my hand and just stood firm.

"Sir, do you need a ride?"

A woman greeted her, and when she saw Zhang Aiguo noticed her, a professional smile appeared on her face.

"Sir, please take the car. You look like a prominent person. You can be absolutely assured of our car. It is not only stable, but also fast and clean."

"Price?"

"Don't worry, our own car is cheaper than hiring someone else."

"You're not lying to me?"

"How is that possible? We rely on word of mouth to attract customers. We want repeat customers."

"Come~~Come~"

The woman reached out to help Zhang Aiguo with his luggage, grabbed it, and said quickly, "It's tiring to ride in a car. I'll carry your luggage for you. The car is right next to us."

The service attitude is no different from that of the previous life. No one will hit a smiling person. If they carry your suitcase, you have to follow them no matter what.

Zhang Aiguo let go of his hand and shook his head.

"Lead the way"

"You follow me"

"Um"

It was indeed not far away, and the cart was very stable. It was a cart pulled by a white horse, with large wooden wheels and an oil bottle hanging on one side. A large shed was supported on the body and shafts of the cart to provide shade and shelter from the rain.

“This car?”

"Sir, please don't underestimate our carriages. They are fast and stable. I am not bragging. We have been doing this for 8 years. There is no road in Tianjin that we are not familiar with. We charge by section, which is cheaper than the Dingding bus."

"Okay"

There were already three men sitting in the carriage. They nodded to each other and Zhang Aiguo also got in.

Seeing that the driver was not leaving, Zhang Aiguo asked, "Master, do you want to wait any longer?"

"It's not easy to make this trip, and I have only one guest left. Don't worry, I won't delay your business."

After a while, a woman was pulled over. When she saw several men there, she became suspicious and wanted to leave.

"What are you afraid of, sister? Tianjin has its own laws, and my husband is also famous. Don't worry, we have been doing this for ten years, and we are familiar with everyone who makes a living on the ground."

The driver smiled. He had a scar on his face and his voice was very honest.

"Don't be afraid. Since you are a guest, we can ensure that you will arrive safely."

The woman sat in the passenger seat shyly and couldn't help but glance at the woman who was soliciting customers.

"Boss, please take care of me and go home early."

"Why"

"I'll go and get some help for the second and third brothers."

The driver did not respond, but walked out holding the bridle of the white horse.

Under the lights outside the station, Zhang Aiguo saw the driver's palms. His five fingers were thick, and there were thick ridges between the joints of his fingers. They should be calluses from his fists, a sign of hard work.

If you think about it, it makes sense. To occupy territory, you need force. It's not easy to make a living. I don't know when the scar on my face appeared. To be independent from the gang leaders, you either need strength or force. People are out there just to make money and a few dimes.

The carriage was very stable and moved very fast. It had a red tassel tied on its head and three large brass bells hanging around its neck. The clear sound of the bells reminded passers-by.

Four people got off the car one after another, including a woman. The driver charged according to the distance traveled, one cent cheaper. It was safe and reliable, and no one caused trouble. The police or patrol officers ignored him.

"Master, I think your skills are pretty good."

"Generally, I am old now and don't want to bother with it"

"It's better to be safe and sound. I heard in the south that Tianjin is also quite chaotic."

"Everywhere is chaotic. There are many more Japanese soldiers, including the Ox-Headed and Horse-Faced, and there are also plainclothes teams. They cause trouble every day."

"Oh, we can't stay in Tianjin for long."

"Some time ago, the Japanese set a fire on a dock and arrested many people, but they still couldn't find the real culprit. Now the investigation is stricter."

"That would not implicate innocent people."

"What is innocence? There are good and bad ones."

"Brother, I heard there is a Black Flag Team"

The man glanced back, turned his head, and whispered, "You are an outsider, so don't ask questions. Just do your own thing and don't get yourself into trouble. Anyone without a name in the Black Flag Team could be one."

"Thank you, I understand."

"Sir, I can't enter this Xu Street. You will have to walk a few steps by yourself later."

"Okay, it seems like everyone is afraid of the Japanese."

"There is no other way. We are not discussing state affairs. We are just ordinary people. Let's just survive first."

"Yes, I see that Deyi Building is doing very good business. I stayed there last time I came here."

"That's a Japanese business. There's a tobacco den inside. I heard the guy who burned the dock last time lived inside."

"But I don't think you have the body type to smoke. This thing is too damaging."

"I don't smoke that stuff. With that much money, it would be nice to marry a few concubines. You are well-informed."

“Hehehe”

There are many sources of information among peddlers and porters, and they always have connections through distant relatives. Many big things are the accumulation of small things, and sometimes trivial things can cost lives.

"call"

"Sir, it's just ahead."

The driver reined in his horse and watched Zhang Aiguo get off the carriage from the front.

"Hey, along the way, why do the Japanese build beautiful things and live well? Look at their lighting, the flow of people, and the business they do."

The driver could not help but speak up: "They pay less taxes, so I dare not collect taxes. They exempt this and that. They are the masters of this land, so I dare not interfere."

"Why"

Zhang Aiguo paid the money and walked inside carrying the box.

The coachman took a deep look at the back figure, finally shook his head, got on the carriage and left.

Zhang Aiguo didn't realize that his words made the driver suspicious, so he walked in without knowing it. People who can survive in troubled times have unique vision and great wisdom, but they do not take on too much and always keep a low profile.

Deyi Building, this is the pride of the Japanese.

Zhang Aiguo stood at the door, his beard and appearance had changed. He returned to the old place, and no one could have guessed that he had come back again.

"Sir, you want to stay in the hotel"

"Well, I want a room on a high floor, facing the sun, for three days first."

“Follow me”

Zhang Aiguo took out a dime.

"Thank you"

The other party put the money into his arms.

"Sir, my name is Xiao Song. I'm downstairs. Call me if you need anything."

"I know."

After arranging for Li Shengli to move in, Zhang Aiguo opened the curtains and observed the man-eating black hole from afar on the third floor. That was the devil's headquarters.

When registering in the French Concession in Shanghai, he used his own means to make several registration certificates and pasted photos of different people on them.

It is difficult to register during war, and it is also difficult to register during peace. It is best to operate when there is no chaos. People's hearts are unstable. Brother Kong Fang paves the way and knows everything. Everyone only wants to make money.

The flashing neon lights, the colorful lights and the darkness in the distance were all reflected in Zhang Aiguo's eyes. On one side was heaven, and on the other side was hell.