Fast Travel Absurdity Sutra

After reading the hidden plot transmitted by Deuse Ergou, Lantian doesn’t know how to comment on it?

This couple.

Such bad luck.

It’s hard to put it into words.

Near the residential area of ​​the machinery factory, there is a vegetable market that was spontaneously formed by the surrounding vegetable farmers. It is usually open for a short while in the morning.

One day in late autumn last year, at dawn, soft light passed through the thin clouds and fell like a veil on the streets and alleys of the capital, awakening the fireworks of this ancient city.

The vegetable market in the morning light is usually bustling with activity, and now it is even more bustling with people, like a big stage full of vitality.

The entrance to the market was through a simple alley. On either side of the alley stood several wooden barrels filled with water chestnuts, freshly caught from the lake, exuding a delicate fragrance that drew many people to the barrels. Water chestnuts were a rare commodity these days, rarely seen throughout the year. Bringing some home as a snack for the children was a popular choice. The machinery factory was doing well, and the workers were well-paid, so everyone had a bit of money to spare. Consequently, many people bought some.

Walking into the market, the first thing that catches your eye is the rows of untidy stalls. This place only becomes a small market in the morning. Therefore, most people place their goods on the ground, placing a large piece of plastic on top of which they place their vegetables.

There is a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and fresh meats, each one is arranged in an orderly manner, showing the stall owners' care.

The aisles between the stalls are not wide, and the floor of the alley is paved with bluestone slabs, with some water stains remaining on them.

Those were the traces left by the early-rising stall owners when they were washing the dishes. They gleamed in the sunlight, making the ground look a little wet. One had to be extra careful when walking on it to avoid slipping.

The shouts of the stall owners rose and fell, interweaving into a lively melody of the market.

The vegetable seller here yelled at the top of her voice:

"Fresh vegetables, just picked from the fields, cheap!"

His voice was resonant and had a strong Beijing accent, revealing a sense of simplicity;

The butcher over there was waving his bone-chopping knife and shouting with full energy: "Top-quality pork, fat and lean, come and see!"

Every shout is like a unique note in this bustling world, attracting the attention of passers-by.

The air is filled with a variety of mixed smells, including the sweet scent of fresh vegetables, the fishy smell of freshly slaughtered meat, and the tempting aroma of fried snacks. These smells blend together to form the unique atmosphere of the vegetable market, which makes people know that this is the most authentic taste of life.

Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan, a couple, carried their vegetable baskets and walked slowly towards the vegetable market as usual.

Their figures were stretched out in the morning light, and although their steps were not hurried, they revealed their certainty in life.

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The sunlight sprinkled softly on the streets of the alley, and Wan Wan walked ahead with light steps.

She was wearing a plain cotton dress, the color of which was black, a very common color at that time.

She combed her shiny black hair neatly behind her head and cleverly fixed it with a wooden hairpin, making her look dignified and neat.

Time has quietly carved a few shallow lines on her face, but these subtle marks have not diminished her charm, but instead added a bit of calmness and peace to her after experiencing vicissitudes of life.

Especially when she slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing that gentle and kind smile, it was like the warm spring sun that could dispel the haze in people's hearts.

Along the way, Wan Wan kept greeting acquaintances passing by warmly. Her eyes revealed a natural familiarity and kindness that made people feel like they were in the spring breeze.

Zhou Mingguo, who was following closely behind her, always adjusted his pace carefully, trying not to let the distance between them be too large.

Zhou Mingguo would reach out at the right time, gently take the vegetables and fruits bought by Wan Wan, and put them into the basket in his hand. His movements were skillful and full of care.

His eyes were like a gurgling stream, gazing at Wan Wan gently and intently. The deep affection contained in his eyes could transcend time and space and reach the softest corner of the other person's heart.

As she walked, Wan Wan stopped in front of a stall filled with fresh fish.

She turned her head slightly and looked at Zhou Mingguo behind her, her eyes flashing with concern:

"Old man, let's buy some fish today. I see you've been working overtime lately and you've lost a lot of weight! We need to nourish you."

Hearing his wife's caring words, Zhou Mingguo immediately smiled brightly and nodded repeatedly in response:

"Okay, everything will be up to you, Madam!"

After saying that, the two smiled at each other, and the warm and sweet atmosphere spread instantly, infecting every passerby around them.

This fish stall is located in the center of the bustling vegetable market, making it particularly eye-catching.

Three large wooden basins were neatly arranged on the stall, each filled to the brim with clear water.

There are still quite a few fish in the basin, swimming happily around.

Above the stall, a wide sunshade was erected high up.

This sunshade cloth may have been as white as snow originally, but after being exposed to the wind, sun and rain for a long time, it is now covered with spots of water stains and mud, and looks a little old.

However, it still diligently blocks the scorching sun for the stall and creates a relatively cool and comfortable environment for those lively fish.

Looking at the stall owner again, he is a middle-aged man with a strong build and skin tanned and shiny by the sun.

At this moment, he had an apron tightly wrapped around his waist that was already stained with oil and dirt and had become stiff. His hands were skillfully holding a long fishing net, ready to cast the net into the water and catch a satisfactory fresh fish as needed by the customer.

Just as Wan Wan was bending over to pick the fish, a man wearing coarse linen clothes and a conical hat not far away caught Zhou Mingguo's attention.

At first glance, the man's figure seemed ordinary and nothing special.

However, as he walked forward, his slightly restrained steps and slightly lowered head revealed a deliberately low-key atmosphere.

He didn't want to attract too much attention from others, but he couldn't completely conceal the unique temperament that he exuded.

I saw him raise his head from time to time and look around quickly.

In this brief moment, an extremely sharp light suddenly burst out from the depths of his eyes.

The light flashed like lightning, fleeting, but left an indelible impression on people.

Such a sharp gaze forms a stark contrast with his ordinary, plain and inconspicuous outfit, which makes people feel puzzled.

Zhou Mingguo, who was standing not far away, accidentally caught this detail and his heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Out of an instinctive intuition, he subconsciously focused more attention on the mysterious man and couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

At this time, Zhou Mingguo simply thought that this man was a little weird, and did not realize that his unintentional action would bring a devastating disaster to him and Wan Wan beside him.

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This man was none other than Cang Yong, who had been carefully disguised.

He was wearing a tattered hat with the brim pulled down so low that it almost covered most of his face.

He was wearing a patched, grayish-colored, coarse cloth garment, looking extremely shabby and miserable.

He was wearing a pair of cloth shoes that were covered in mud and badly worn, making it impossible to tell what he looked like originally.

However, at this moment, Cang Yong's heart was boiling like a pot of boiling oil.

He knew very well that this meeting with the spy disguised as a fishmonger was of vital importance. It was a key step that the island nation had carefully planned and deployed for a long time, and there was absolutely no room for any mistakes.

His mission was to transmit the detailed instructions on how to deal with Fu Ming safely and accurately.

For this purpose, he had deliberately spent a great deal of time and energy today to disguise himself in all aspects, striving to make it flawless. Even those who were familiar with him would probably find it difficult to recognize him if they stood in front of him.

The spy who contacted him had a special identity. On the surface, he was just an ordinary fish vendor, but in fact he was the key figure responsible for passing important intelligence to the leaders of the Revolutionary Committee whom they had already successfully bribed.

This person never directly participates in the specific execution of the entire spy operation on a daily basis. Instead, he serves as the core information hub of the entire spy organization, specifically responsible for the most important and confidential information transmission tasks.

Most of the time, he would cleverly conceal his true identity, disguising himself as an ordinary fishmonger, spending the whole day in the bustling city, remaining inconspicuous and thus effectively avoiding all possible surveillance and pursuit.

Today, Cang Yong must send out the order to start the fishing operation.

This was the first fishing operation he personally promoted after lurking in the Flower Country!

So, no matter what, he must come here in person to convey the relevant instructions.

After all, this crucial information hub was used for the first time in his life.

At this moment, cold sweat continued to seep out of his already wet palms, and the hand that was tightly grasping the corner of his clothes that contained top-secret information was trembling slightly due to excessive force.

His eyes, as sharp as an eagle's, scanned the bustling crowd around him quickly and vigilantly, not missing any possible suspicious signs.

Just as his eyes inadvertently passed over Zhou Mingguo and his wife, Cang Yong suddenly realized that Zhou Guoming was focusing his attention on him.

In an instant, his heart seemed to be hit hard by a heavy hammer, and it sank suddenly. A strong sense of foreboding quickly surged into his heart like a tide.

Although according to common sense, no one should be able to see his true identity.

However, he was still extremely unwilling to leave even the slightest trace of himself.

Even though on the surface the couple did not show anything particularly unusual, they happened to appear here at such a sensitive moment, and Zhou Guoming cast a scrutinizing look at him more than once.

All these circumstances combined made it impossible for him to take it lightly.

He absolutely could not allow anyone to remember that he had been here today.

Therefore, no matter what, he must find a way to eliminate this huge potential hidden danger.

(；′⌒`)

Wan Wan skillfully picked up a few lively fish, her eyes focused and shrewd.

At this time, she was engaged in a fierce bargaining battle with the stall owner.

Wan Wan always has that signature gentle smile on her face, but her words reveal the wisdom of life.

She said softly:

"Boss, look, we're regular customers! Can you give us a discount this time? The fish is really fresh, but the price has to be reasonable, right?"

The stall owner laughed when he heard this. He was obviously a straightforward person. He responded:

"Okay, big sister, since you said so, I'll make up for it."

Just like that, after some back and forth, the deal was successfully concluded.

However, in a corner not far away, a pair of sinister eyes were staring at Zhou Mingguo and his wife.

This person was Cang Yong, and at this moment he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Because he knew that time was running out and he couldn't stay here for long.

So he hurriedly exchanged information with the spy beside him, then quickly adjusted his expression, pretended nothing had happened and went forward to buy fish. He took the opportunity to pass the relevant instructions to the fishmonger's subordinates, and then blended into the bustling crowd.

But at the same time, he secretly winked at several of his men around him, using gestures that only they could understand to indicate that these people should follow Zhou Mingguo and his wife in front closely and never let the target slip away from under their noses.

His eyes instantly became extremely sinister, and he thought to himself: I must not let these two people ruin the big plan. Even if there is a slight risk, I must nip it in the bud.

After paying, Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan continued to stroll around the vegetable market, occasionally stopping to look at the dishes at other stalls.

They talked and laughed all the way, discussing what delicious food to make for Lantian at noon, and were completely unaware of the danger following them.

It wasn't until they turned into a relatively quiet alley and prepared to take a shortcut home that the atmosphere suddenly became weird.

Several hooligans jumped out from the shadows on both sides of the alley. The leader had a hideous scar on his face, a cigarette in his mouth, and stared at Zhou Mingguo and his wife with fierce eyes:

"Hey, you two, where are you going?"

Zhou Mingguo subconsciously protected Wan Wan behind him and looked at them vigilantly:

"What do you want to do?"

The gangsters laughed shrilly and approached step by step:

"Nothing, I'm just a little short on money and want to borrow some."

Wan Wan was frightened and clutched Zhou Mingguo's clothes tightly, but she still pretended to be calm:

"We are ordinary people, we don't have much money, you have found the wrong person."

The hooligans ignored them and continued to surround them.

Zhou Mingguo knew that today's incident would probably not end well, so he clenched his fists. As the head of the family, he would never allow these people to hurt Wan Wan.