Repairing cars, buying TVs, getting license plates, all kinds of expenses recently have drained Zhang Xiaoqiang's coffers.
However, the end of the month has just passed, and the training remuneration from Lao Zhu has not yet arrived, which makes Zhang Xiaoqiang feel a little confused.
Back in the day, he was also a rich man who could add two braised eggs to his instant noodles.
But now... let alone braised eggs, I can't even afford instant noodles.
Seeing Zhang Xiaoqiang's troubled expression, Lao Zhu asked tentatively: "Xiaoqiang, is there a problem with funds?"
Hearing Lao Zhu's question, Zhang Xiaoqiang felt ashamed.
Look at the powerful god in heaven, who comes from here and understands the sentiments of the people in the human world. He can't even guarantee three basic meals... This can't but make Zhang Xiaoqiang feel useless.
"I'm sorry, Brother Zhu. I've spent too much money these two days. I gave Xiao Bailong a facelift in the afternoon. I spent one thousand and fourteen on my last account. I only have..."
Flicking into his pocket, Zhang Xiaoqiang arranged six steel dices neatly on the table.
A total of 6 yuan and 50 cents, which is all Zhang Xiaoqiang's belongings.
Looking at the steel gleaming under the light, Zhang Xiaoqiang felt that this was a kind of ridicule.
"It's okay, Xiaoqiang, don't worry. In the end, it's us who are causing you trouble."
What Lao Zhu said made Zhang Xiaoqiang almost cry.
Although Lao Zhu was right, their visit did break Zhang Xiaoqiang's original rhythm of life.
But it is undeniable that the changes they brought to Zhang Xiaoqiang cannot be bought with gold and silver.
"Don't worry about Xiaoqiang. If there is a problem, we can all bear it together. It's just a meal. It's nothing. I think back when we traveled to the West without any money, we didn't arrive at the bliss of the West smoothly. In this way, I organized For a moment, Brother Pig, I will go out to beg for alms later."
"Oh, no no no!" He quickly raised his hand to stop the old pig's thoughts.
Everyone knew that Si Sao had begged for alms along the way to the West, and Zhang Xiaoqiang also knew it.
But the problem... now and then, the people in the past were simple and simple, so it would be okay for you to go for alms.
But now... Let's not talk about other things, just the three groups of the five big ones, Lao Zhu, the generous-minded and fat master went to beg for alms... It's good that no one has reported harassment.
"Brother Zhu, I can still buy a few packs of instant noodles with my 6 yuan. Let's make some money tonight to pay it off. I'll find a way to raise money tomorrow, do you think so?"
After tonight, Zhang Xiaoqiang plans to go to school to find his good brother Er Pang to raise some funds.
As long as he survives these few days and waits for the payment from Lao Zhu to come, life will be easy.
"Actually, Xiaoqiang, you really don't have to do everything by yourself. Although you, Brother Zhu, and I haven't done anything like alms for a while, I still have experience." Old Zhu continued to insist.
Zhang Xiaoqiang waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, Brother Zhu, listen to me. At this hour, every household has either not gone home yet, or is on its way home. Those who go home are also busy. We are not going to give people to people here." It’s just adding to the chaos. Let’s work together tonight and carry it over, and I’ll treat you to a big dinner tomorrow.”
There is no guarantee of the oath. In short, the key point is to appease the old pig with the idea of going out to "beg".
Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't want to see Lao Zhu fail to beg for help, angrily yell at the residents, and then return to the boring reincarnation of being arrested and fighting between heaven and man.
Looking at Zhang Xiaoqiang's extremely eager eyes, Lao Zhu sighed softly: "Oh, it's really difficult for you, Xiaoqiang. Since you insist on doing this, then I will do as you say."
"Huh~" He was relieved. In order to prevent the old pig from going back on his word, Zhang Xiaoqiang said "I'll go first", then he lifted the steel plate on the table and ran out of the rental house as fast as lightning.
The supermarket was crowded with people as always. Zhang Xiaoqiang had a clear goal and went straight to the non-staple food sales area.
"Auntie, which instant noodles are the cheapest?"
With a gloomy face and steady gaze, Zhang Xiaoqiang's sudden appearance really startled the sales lady.
Pointing his finger forward, Jingjing blurted out: "Well, there's a special offer over there."
"Thank you!" Without saying much, Zhang Xiaoqiang turned and left.
"Sigh~ Young people nowadays are so impetuous when it comes to doing things."
The sales lady behind him muttered casually, but Zhang Xiaoqiang didn't have the time to pay attention to what others were saying.
He followed the direction of the sales lady's finger and came to the target shelf. He glanced around and immediately saw the promotional sign displayed in the middle of the shelf.
“Master Huang’s Lao Tan Beef Noodles, special offer, buy two and get one, it’s delicious and worth having.”
There’s not much to say. Although I’ve never heard of this brand, in China... copycats are everywhere.
After picking up six packs of instant noodles, Zhang Xiaoqiang also brought a small bag of pickled mustard. After finishing it, he quickly rushed to the toll counter.
He didn't dare to delay, even though the old pig promised not to go out to beg for alms, but there was a song he sung: Mortals, don't guess the thoughts of great gods, even if you guess again and again, you won't understand.
In view of this, Zhang Xiaoqiang had to go home quickly to avoid any accidents.
After the customer in front finished paying, Zhang Xiaoqiang threw six packs of instant noodles and a bag of pickled mustard towards the chopping board.
The cashier took it and glanced at Zhang Xiaoqiang uncertainly: "Is there anything else?"
"No, that's all." Zhang Xiaoqiang was anxious.
"No more rice?"
Speechless!
When I come to your place with my brother, can I only buy rice
He frowned and glared at the cashier. Under Zhang Xiaoqiang's stern gaze, the cashier stopped talking nonsense and scanned the QR code to pay.
After Zhang Xiaoqiang paid all his belongings, he quickly rushed out of the supermarket and ran towards the rental house.
The round trip lasted only fifteen minutes. When he got home, Zhang Xiaoqiang held his hand on the door panel, already out of breath from exhaustion.
"Dong dong dong!" There was a knock on the door.
"Hey, Xiaoqiang, what's wrong with you? Are you being chased by a dog?" When he opened the door, he saw Zhang Xiaoqiang looking embarrassed.
"No, it's okay! I, I'm not afraid that Brother Zhu will be hungry." He couldn't tell the truth, so Zhang Xiaoqiang made up an excuse at random.
"Hey, look at you... Come on, come in quickly. Brother Pig will treat you to a big dinner tonight."
"Ah!?" Zhang Xiaoqiang said something incomprehensible, and Zhang Er was confused.
After closing the door, Lao Zhu pulled Zhang Xiaoqiang into the room, smiling as he walked: "You don't have to worry about dinner. You can go to the living room and rest. It will be fine in a while."
He couldn't figure out the situation, but Zhang Xiaoqiang still smelled something wrong in the air: "What does it smell like?"
"Hehe, the game your Monkey Brother brought back."
"Game? What game? Brother Monkey... is he out?" Feeling something bad, Zhang Xiaoqiang grabbed the old pig's arm: "Brother Zhu, I'm not kidding, where is Brother Monkey now?"
After finishing his words, before the old pig could reply, the Great Sage poked his head out of the kitchen: "What are you making the noise about? I'm not here."
Seeing the Great Sage at home, Zhang Xiaoqiang felt relieved a little.
At that moment, Ti walked to the kitchen and said, "Brother Monkey, when you go out..."
His throat tightened, Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes instantly widened, and his straight body staggered back due to the visual impact in front of him: "You... this, this..."
(End of chapter)