False evidence

Chapter 293 This year's fireworks are especially beautiful
What is Ji Jianjun looking for?

"I don't know either! Really, I really don't know!"

The short man seemed to suddenly remember something and said urgently, "But there's something strange. You know, my wife was bought from Ji Jianjun. I should have a deep impression of him."

But... after that time, I couldn't remember what he looked like at all. This time is different; I still remember what he looks like!

I was taken aback.

The kidnappers who were arrested earlier all said they knew Ji Jianjun, but none of them could describe what he looked like.

I always thought they were playing tricks, but now even the short guy is saying that.

Could Ji Jianjun really have a way to make people forget what he looks like?

Is what he's looking for related to his inability to be remembered?
While I was thinking, a fierce glint suddenly flashed in the short man's one eye. He jumped up abruptly, pulled out a dagger from his pocket, and viciously stabbed at me.

Although I was a little distracted, Lü Xin remained on guard.

The iron fan tapped his wrist, and the dagger fell from his hand to the ground.

When the dwarf saw that his sneak attack had failed, he was truly scared and knelt on the ground again, kowtowing repeatedly.

Just as he revealed his menacing nature, I saw some images.

"Oh, so he's a fugitive."

The short man paused, "You...how did you know?"

I avoided answering: "Logically speaking, just because you injured my dog, I should kill you. But in a society governed by law, I really don't dare to kill anyone. But I'm not willing to just let you go like this. How about this..."

I pointed to the seemingly calm river surface and said, "I'll be watching you from here. If you can swim to the other side, you can go your own way; I won't stop you."

"Really?" A sly glint flashed in the short man's one eye. "You mean it?"

I laughed: "I definitely keep my word."

The dwarf slowly moved backward a few steps while kneeling, then suddenly looked behind me with a look of horror.

As soon as I turned my head, he darted into the river like an eel.

I didn't turn around, but just muttered, "If you can cross the river, I really will spare you."

Before the words were even finished, a scream came from the river: "Ah...what bit me!"

I then turned my head and glanced sideways at the struggling dwarf: "It's a spider. They don't care who you are or what you've done. They only recognize blood!"

"help me……"

"I just said I don't kill people, but I have no obligation to save people either."

The dwarf didn't respond, because in an instant, his body was covered in water spiders.

Seeing the water spiders clearly sent chills down my spine.

Those weren't the green water spiders I'd seen before, the ones clinging to Liu Hong.

Instead, each one was scarlet and larger than the green water spider.

The dwarf was submerged by the tide of red water spiders in an instant; before he could sink underwater, the water spiders all dispersed.

At this moment, the dwarf's flesh and blood had been completely devoured, leaving only a skeleton!
I haven't forgotten that these terrifying red water spiders crawled all over my body not long ago!
Thinking of Shuanzhu's uncertain fate, I didn't linger any longer and hurried back to the small building. I carried the dog, who was already on the verge of death, into the yard and examined it carefully. There were many slash marks on the dog's body, including two stab wounds, but fortunately, neither of them hit any vital organs.

I took out two bottles of my usual handy medicine from my bag, removed the safety pin, and forced it down the dog's throat by prying open its mouth. Then I applied all the medicine to the wound.

"How is the tethered post?"

Pidan, who had already woken up, helped Meng Chao walk in.

I asked Pidan, "How do you feel now?"

Pidan shook his head: "I just fainted. I'll be fine once I wake up."

Liu Hong, Wei Min, and Wei Lan were no longer there; they had probably taken Wei Min to the hospital. Seeing that Pi Dan was safe and sound, I didn't linger. I found a piece of clothing to wrap Shuan Zhu in, then carried him back to the car and returned to Sanfen Street.

……

It feels like I haven't experienced the joy of Chinese New Year in a long time, especially since I can remember that I've never had so many people celebrating it together.

The living room on the first floor was packed with people, the Spring Festival Gala was playing on TV, and everyone was toasting and drinking.

Pidan's mom had also drunk some wine, and emboldened by her drunkenness, she held my hand with one hand and Pidan's hand with the other:

“Sanqi, Mom knows you’re a good boy and truly treats you like her own son. My Xiaofan is also a good boy and good-looking, but… sigh, don’t blame me for being selfish. If you think it’s okay, after the New Year, go and get your marriage certificate with her.”

I said, "Absolutely! I'll go as soon as the Civil Affairs Bureau opens! But... I still need to tell my grandpa first."

Once Mom started talking, she couldn't stop until a male celebrity she thought looked good appeared on TV. Only then did she let go of us and go off to "chase her idol."

Seeing Meng Chao come in from outside with his phone, Monkey picked up his wine glass again.

Meng Chao picked up his cup, clinked it against his, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Why are you drinking so fast?" The monkey dared not gulp it down.

Meng Chao, his face dark, hesitated for a moment before saying, "We're all brothers, so I won't hide it from you. I just called home, and my mom, who's had too much to drink, told me... our business failed. She and my dad are hiding from our debt collectors at my aunt's house."

The monkey and I exchanged a glance. I lit two cigarettes, put one in his mouth, and asked, "How much did you lose?"

Meng Chao lowered his head and said, "I owe more than 200,000 yuan."

The monkey frowned slightly: "Debts must be repaid, but there's no rule that they have to be paid off in one lump sum. I have a little over 30,000 but less than 40,000. Take 20,000 first and send it back to your uncle and aunt for emergency use."

"How could I possibly accept that?" Meng Chao said in a muffled voice.

The monkey rolled its eyes: "Stop talking nonsense, do you think you'll run away?"

I said, "Brother Monkey, you'll give me 20,000. I'll give you 20,0

Meng Chao glanced at me sideways: "Your pockets are emptier than your face, where did you get the money?"

"Yesterday I went to Cao Furui's place, picked up some things, and then went to see Brother Yan..."

I lit a cigarette too. "Alright, it's all from a legitimate source. I don't have much more, and you wouldn't dare take it anyway, so just take it for now. We can calculate more interest later."

Meng Chao nodded, "Okay, I need to write an IOU, otherwise I won't lend it to you."

"what ever!"

The monkey and I spoke at the same time.

Lu Zelin looked down at his phone and suddenly said, "I'll lend you 20,000 too. As for the interest... you can decide."

I looked at Xiao Shen San, who winked at me, but his mouth was pursed like a waistband.

I noticed just now that he kept giving Lu Zelin meaningful glances.

Master Shen often said, "Master Shen is not short of money."

He meant that he couldn't speak up himself, so he asked Lu Zelin to provide firepower support for Meng Chao.

But Lu Zelin broke his vow today. Although he only drank two and a half glasses of wine, his mind was already a bit numb, and he simply couldn't understand what he meant.

It wasn't until Xiao Shen secretly sent him a message that he realized what was going on.

The host's passionate voice came from the television, followed by a countdown.

I grabbed Pidan, pulled up the taciturn Xie Xiaohuan, and ran into the yard with Meng Chao, Monkey, and Fang Ling.

As the clock struck twelve, the sound of firecrackers filled the air.

All I think is that this year's fireworks were especially beautiful...

(End of this chapter)