By 10 p.m., the nightlife of ordinary people in the market has basically come to an end.
On an old street in the city center, there are old buildings on both sides, and the ground floor has been converted into various shops.
There weren't many people on the street, and at this hour, most shops had already pulled down their roller shutters.
At the entrance of one of the private restaurants, the glass door was pushed open, and a young woman walked out.
She was wearing very ordinary light blue loose jeans, a simple white T-shirt, her hair was tied in a low ponytail, and she wasn't wearing any makeup.
He was about 1.65 meters tall, very thin, with slender shoulders, and walked with his head slightly down, carrying a canvas bag.
She has an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, and delicate, clean features.
She stood at the doorway, looked up at the sky, let out a soft breath, and her face was full of exhaustion.
On the side of the street, a matte black Dongfeng Mengshi 917 was parked quietly.
This is the car Lu Jingxiu bought after his previous Passat broke down. He even used his connections to send it to a special modification shop, where the doors were replaced with solid steel plates, the chassis was fully reinforced, and the tires and windows were all replaced with bulletproof ones.
Next time you run into some outlaw boss who wants a road showdown, let him know what it's like to take on a four-ton reinforced off-road vehicle.
In the driver's seat, Lu Jingxiu's gaze passed through the car window and landed on the girl who had just come out of the private restaurant.
He looked down at his phone screen and saw the photos Tang Cheng had sent him: an ID photo and several candid snapshots of his daily life.
The girl in the photo and the one in front of me have exactly the same facial features.
It's confirmed, this is Lu Na.
He pushed open the car door, got out, and walked towards Lu Na.
Lu Na had only taken a few steps when she sensed someone walking towards her.
She stopped, looked up, and stared warily at the strange man who had suddenly blocked her path.
But when her gaze fell on Lu Jingxiu's face, her wariness unconsciously faded somewhat.
The man in front of me was very handsome, with deep-set features, a well-defined face, a sunny disposition, and clean eyes; he didn't seem like a bad person.
"Hello, what's up?" Lu Na asked, her voice soft and slightly wary.
Lu Jingxiu stopped in front of her, maintaining a polite distance.
He smiled slightly and said politely, "Hello, classmate. My name is Lu Jingxiu. I have something very important I'd like to discuss with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"
Lu Na hesitated.
What important thing could a stranger possibly want to talk to her about late at night?
As if sensing her concerns, Lu Jingxiu pointed across the street: "How about we talk in that fast food restaurant over there? It's crowded and bright there."
Lu Na looked in the direction he pointed and saw a 24-hour KFC.
The room was brightly lit through the glass windows, and she could see several tables of guests sitting inside. She thought for a moment, and figured if he were a bad person, he wouldn't have chosen a place like this.
And... he certainly doesn't look like a bad person.
She nodded slightly.
Lu Jingxiu led her across the street and into KFC.
A blast of cool air swept in, keeping the sweltering heat of the summer night outside.
After a while.
Lu Na sat by the window, holding a warm cup of milk tea in her hands.
Lu Jingxiu had ordered the milk tea at the counter earlier, and when he pushed it in front of her, he said, "It's so late, please have something to drink."
She didn't refuse, but she didn't drink much either. She just held the cup and looked at Lu Jingxiu sitting opposite her, waiting for him to speak.
Lu Jingxiu composed himself for a moment, lowered his voice, and said sincerely, "It's like this... My sister was in a car accident, it's very serious, and she's currently in the hospital receiving emergency treatment."
"However, the hospital's blood bank is running low, and the blood type she needs is quite rare, so it can't be obtained at the moment."
Lu Jingxiu continued, "The hospital used big data matching and said your blood type is the same as hers. I... I checked your information. I know this is presumptuous, but I'm so sorry, I really can't do anything about it. My sister..."
He clasped his hands together, his voice pleading, "I'd like to ask you to come with me to the hospital tomorrow to donate blood. It doesn't need to be much, it won't affect your health. And I'll give you five thousand yuan as a token of my gratitude. Please, I'm begging you."
Lu Na was stunned.
She never expected that the other party would contact her for this reason—for his sister.
Let her donate blood...
I'm so envious. She has an older brother who's so worried about her, running out in the middle of the night to look for her, check information, and humbly beg a stranger.
All to save his own sister.
She looked down at the milk tea sloshing in her cup. Five thousand yuan... was no small sum for her.
She works part-time at this private restaurant, coming during the evening rush hour every day, earning just over two thousand yuan a month.
She could sense the other party's sincerity, and since it was a reputable tertiary hospital, there shouldn't be any problem with donating blood, right?
Moreover, human life is at stake...
Seeing her hesitation, Lu Jingxiu quickly added, "I know this request is unreasonable, and you don't even know me. But I really can't find anyone else. My sister... she can't wait much longer."
Lu Na looked up at the man in front of her, pursed her lips, and softened.
Oh well, I'll just donate blood. At worst, I'll just buy some red dates to nourish myself for a while.
This could save a life.
"No need for five thousand," she said softly. "What money do you need to save someone?"
She lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought, before finally saying, "I'm free tomorrow morning. Just tell me which hospital, and I'll go by myself."
Lu Jingxiu remained silent.
He looked at the girl in front of him.
A girl who worked late at a restaurant, her face etched with exhaustion, agreed to donate blood when she heard that someone needed help.
It's even free.
Did she not know it might be a scam? Did she not know the other person might be a bad person? She simply agreed because she heard someone needed help.
However, he insisted that Lu Na donate blood.
Only after donating blood can tests be conducted.
He had already asked Tang Cheng to speak with the hospital staff, under the pretense of donating blood, but actually to have his blood drawn for testing and to match it with his own bloodline data.
Lu's parents haven't been informed about this yet.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the surging emotions in his heart.
"Thank you," his voice was a little hoarse, but his eyes were sincere. "Really, thank you. Let's add each other on WeChat. Although we desperately need your blood, our whole family would feel guilty if we didn't take it."
Lu Na still wanted to refuse.
"Five thousand isn't much," Lu Jingxiu interrupted her gently. "You should accept it. It will make us feel better. You're a kind person."
Lu Na hesitated for a moment.
Five thousand yuan is a lot of money for her.
Looking into Lu Jingxiu's sincere eyes, she finally nodded slightly: "...Okay."
She took out her phone.
It was an old smartphone from five or six years ago, with tiny cracks around the corners of the screen. She opened WeChat and added Lu Jingxiu as a friend.
Without hesitation, Lu Jingxiu immediately transferred five thousand yuan.
Lu Na looked up at the transfer notification that popped up on the screen and said, "I haven't donated yet..."
"It's alright, you can take it," Lu Jingxiu smiled. "That way I'll feel at ease. I trust you're not the kind of person who would take the money and run away."
Looking at the clean-smiling man in front of her, and seeing his actions, Lu Na's last bit of wariness dissipated.
She nodded and tapped the payment button.
"Is your home far from here?" Lu Jingxiu asked. "I'll walk you to the entrance of your complex, and I'll pick you up tomorrow."
"No need," Lu Na declined. "I can go by myself."
Lu Jingxiu didn't insist and nodded. He stood up and bowed deeply to Lu Na.
Thank you, see you tomorrow.
After saying that, he turned and left, pushed open the glass door of KFC, and walked into the night.
Lu Na sat for a while longer.
She looked at the 5,000 yuan transfer record on her phone screen, her expression somewhat complicated.
She picked up her milk tea, took a small sip, and after a moment, she sighed softly, put her phone away, picked up the unfinished cup of milk tea, and left.
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