Chapter 164: Display of Strength
Chapter 164: Display of Strength
With a plan in mind, Jiang Cheng's mood improved slightly.
He couldn't use all the money right away, but it was a preparation for the future.
After all, he couldn't enter the black market with just the token; he needed money as well.
As for reaching the third rank of the Primordial Energy Warrior, in the next two or three days, he would be able to break through to the second rank.
With his spiritual energy increased tenfold, the time it would take to advance from the second to the third rank would also be shortened by several times.
If all else failed, he could earn more money in the coming days, buy some Spirit Soothing Pills, and speed up the process.
After checking and confirming there were no issues, Jiang Cheng opened the door and walked down the stairs.
He strolled along the perimeter wall, seemingly taking a walk.
During his walk, he encountered someone who glanced at him and then averted their gaze.
A fat man taking a walk was quite reasonable.
But the fact that he was wearing a mask made it a little odd.
Jiang Cheng found a secluded corner and, after ensuring no one was around, leaped up and grabbed the top of the wall with both hands, climbing over it.
He chose a wall that didn't face the street.
He surveyed the area.
Indeed, there was no one around.
He jumped down.
It was noon, and Jiang Cheng headed straight home.
After walking halfway, he found a secluded corner, took off his jacket, covered his bag, removed his mask, and continued walking as if nothing had happened.
When he reached the entrance of the residential complex, he noticed that Chen Sao and the others had already packed up and gone home for lunch.
The two security guards at the entrance greeted him warmly and boasted that they had been keeping watch all morning.
Jiang Cheng didn't hesitate to offer verbal praise.
As for material rewards, he could give them a few packs of cigarettes in a few days.
When he arrived home, as expected, his grandmother and the others were having lunch.
They were surprised to see him return.
"Xiao Cheng, have you eaten? If not, let me get you a bowl," Chen Sao offered as she stood up.
"Not yet."
"Then I'll get you some."
"Okay, thank you, Chen Sao."
Jiang Cheng smiled and went inside to hide his bag.
However, Chen Sao cleaned his room daily, and if this continued, they might discover his secret one day.
Maybe he should buy a safe to keep the money and other important items?
He could put the money inside, and when his grandmother and Chen Sao saw it, they would know it contained valuable items and wouldn't pry.
After taking some money from the safe, Jiang Cheng returned to the living room to eat.
During the meal, Jiang Cheng mentioned the information he had gathered from the security guards at the entrance.
Chen Sao's eyes widened.
"Xiao Cheng, do you mean that woman was a fraud?"
"It's highly likely."
Jiang Cheng explained, "According to what the security guard said, the offer was 5,000 yuan per month, with working hours from nine to six, and four days off each month. It's simply impossible. Many people have been scammed and then gone missing, and they still haven't been found to this day."
Chen Sao and Lin Yue felt a chill down their spines.
So, the fashionable and wealthy-looking woman was a bad person? She used sweet talk to deceive them and sell them to other places?
"Mom, I think that person is probably a bad person," Lin Yue said fearfully. "When she saw that we weren't agreeing, she even took out 1,000 yuan and said it was an advance payment. I felt something was off at the time. Could there really be such a good person? We hadn't done anything yet, and she was already offering 1,000 yuan."
"Yes.
Mrs. Chen also realized, "It seems like they were giving us a small favor, just to trick us into following her. It's a good thing we didn't agree."
"Yes, it's terrifying," Lin Yue nodded repeatedly.
They never expected the outer district to be so dangerous, and the key point was that this danger wasn't as obvious as in the slums, where one could easily tell that someone had ill intentions.
That woman appeared kind and approachable, but in reality, she harbored malicious intentions.
"Xiao Cheng, we really have you to thank. If you hadn't reminded us yesterday, we would have fallen for it." Mrs. Chen's eyes were filled with both gratitude and relief.
"It's nothing."
Jiang Cheng smiled faintly, "I just had a subconscious feeling that there wouldn't be such good things in this world, and it turned out to be true. It seems like the outer district isn't as safe as we imagined."
"Yes."
Mrs. Chen's face revealed a complex expression.
She and her daughter just wanted to earn some money, and they didn't want to keep taking advantage of Jiang Cheng. As a result, after only two or three days of being away, they encountered this situation.
Would they still be able to set up their stall by the door in the future?
"Mrs. Chen, you don't need to worry too much."
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng comforted her, "Although these things do happen, they are in the minority. As long as you avoid places with few people and don't go out at night, you can mostly avoid them.
I've already told the two security guards at the door to keep an eye on you when you're setting up your stall. If you encounter any trouble, just call them, and if they can't handle it, they'll call me."
"So that's how it is."
The two of them suddenly understood.
No wonder those two security guards kept staring at them.
They had thought that those men were up to no good, so they would walk around them when returning home.
"Yes, don't put too much pressure on yourselves. You don't need to worry about money; just consider it as finding something to do."
As he spoke, Jiang Cheng took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and placed it on the table.
The three people at the table were stunned.
"I have more if it's not enough."
"It's enough, it's enough," Mrs. Chen didn't know what to say, "Xiao Cheng, I haven't even used much of the money you gave me before, and now you're giving me so much more. How can we possibly use it all? You must have many other places where you need to spend money, so take it back quickly."
"Yes, Xiao Cheng, how could we possibly need so much money?" The old woman also spoke up, her eyes filled with relief.
She was naturally happy that Jiang Cheng could earn money.
Now, her only remaining wish was to hold her grandchild soon.
"It's okay, I have more. I took out this money to tell you, Mrs. Chen, and Xiao Yue, not to feel any psychological pressure. You're helping me take care of Grandma, and I'm truly grateful to you. Giving you a salary doesn't put any pressure on me."
Jiang Cheng said this very calmly.
Because it was indeed the case.
"No, no, don't worry."
The two of them quickly refused.
"Xiao Cheng, we know you have the strength, but giving us a salary is something we can't accept. Taking care of Grandma is what we should be doing." Mrs. Chen smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.
"Yes, Jiang Cheng, we'd never dare to take your salary." Lin Yue also shook her head quickly.
"It's up to you, but I'll say it again: don't feel any pressure about earning money. Even if you sit at the entrance of the neighborhood for a whole day and don't get many customers, it's fine. Just consider it as going out to relax."
"We understand."
The two of them exchanged a glance, and they could tell that Jiang Cheng was speaking sincerely, not just saying polite words.
Amidst their gratitude, the sense of guilt in their hearts also lessened significantly.
(End of Chapter)
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