HLnovel Chapter 334 Conflict Arises Over Buying Painting
Chapter 334 Conflict Arises Over Buying Painting
Lu Yao first went to a herbal medicine shop to buy some bone-strengthening medicine, and then turned around and went to Xinhua Bookstore.
You can't leave your things on the bicycle; you have to carry them with you at all times, otherwise they'll be gone in no time with so many people around.
They even dared to openly snatch the bag Yang Lina was carrying; let alone thieves, they're everywhere.
At this time, order was chaotic, and arresting those who spoke out of turn was handled more harshly than arresting thieves.
Fights in normal times are generally not considered illegal.
If you kill someone and they run away, you'll catch them whenever you encounter them again; if you don't kill them, you can take revenge yourself. In short, it's all chaos.
Lu Yao carried his bag into the Xinhua Bookstore.
A strong smell of printing ink wafted over.
Lu Yao really liked this smell. In the past, when he bought a new book, his first reaction was not to look at it, but to smell it. He would open it, cover his face with it, and take a few deep breaths.
The scent of ink permeates the lungs and heart.
The bustling atmosphere inside the bookstore was unimaginable to people today.
Each counter was covered with New Year pictures.
Above the counter, wires are used to hang out, and above them are unfolded New Year pictures, brightly colored and festive.
The counter was packed with people.
Big cotton hats and red and green headscarves.
No one was looking at people; everyone was looking at the paintings.
Portraits of great figures, movie stills, and traditional Chinese ink paintings depicting stories in a series, like a comic strip.
The sales clerks are basically like security guards, just watching to make sure no one steals. The prices are clearly marked, so you don't need to ask; they're all sold at the listed price.
Once you've chosen your item, take it to the salesperson for an invoice, and then pay at the cashier.
There are two young male sales clerks at the entrance, who were specially assigned to watch the door during the Spring Festival.
If you see someone trying to pick your wallet, I might not care, but if you dare to steal New Year's pictures, I'll grab you and beat you up.
Lu Yao searched through the crowd for a long time before finally finding the still of Li Tiemei that Ding Mei had mentioned.
Her style and image are similar to Ding Mei's, but she's not as good-looking as Ding Mei.
This painting costs 9 cents.
Lu Yao issued the invoice and paid the money.
It took at least twenty minutes to buy a painting.
There were queues for both issuing invoices and making payments, and the staff and cashiers were all unfriendly.
Lu Yao was too lazy to argue with them, and left without even using the last penny.
As soon as I stepped out of the Xinhua Bookstore, I sensed something was wrong.
Several people were surrounding his car.
Upon closer inspection, one of them was the man in the black coat who had snatched the bag earlier.
He pointed at Lu Yao's car:
"I recognize this car, it's a brand new beat-up car."
That makes perfect sense. Yang Shouye rides a very economical bike, and the one he bought last year is still in excellent condition.
There wasn't a single rust mark on the rim.
However, after being used as a weapon by Lu Yao, it basically lost its original paint.
The mileage doesn't look high, but the car is in terrible condition.
This car is definitely eye-catching and easy to recognize.
A young man carrying a rifle nearby cursed:
"It's alright, Qiangzi. Just stay by the car and wait, even until dark. I'll definitely get revenge for you!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud crash was heard, and another man next to him smashed the roof tile of the car with a brick.
The screws on the roof cover have all fallen off.
Then Qiangzi, the guy in the black coat, also started kicking:
"If he's cursing, smash his car first!"
Lu Yao quickly spoke up:
"Hey, hey, hey, if you have something to say, talk to me. Why are you smashing the car?"
He thought to himself that it was bad luck for this car to be associated with him.
The new car has been turned into an accident car.
Qiangzi turned around, immediately excited, and pointed at Lu Yao:
"Brother Bao, it's him! He stole my things."
The boy carrying the rifle turned around and looked at Lu Yao.
The man with the brick rushed forward first, but didn't make a move. He looked at the Mauser pistol hanging on Lu Yao's back and stopped.
"Qiangzi, this kid has a gun!"
The other man, who was carrying a rifle, took it down and pointed it at Lu Yao:
"So what if he has a gun? Everyone has one, and ours is bigger than his!"
Lu Yao put the things into the car:
"Gentlemen, it's one thing for Qiangzi to snatch a bag on his own; times are tough these days, and many people act impulsively. But if you committed this as a group, the situation is different. Although I'm a member of the militia, it's normal for me to help the police. We're taking you to the police station."
Bao Ge, who was carrying a gun, was taken aback:
"Who snatched the bag?"
Turning back to Qiangzi, he asked, "Did you steal from him, or did he steal from you?"
Qiangzi had finally managed to trick his buddies into coming, so how could he admit that he had been beaten up after snatching the bag?
"He framed me. He was the one who stopped me from checking my pockets and took... three yuan and twenty cents from me."
Bao Ge turned around and looked at Lu Yao: "Don't say anything, come back to the command post with me."
As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed Lu Yao's shoulder.
Lu Yao sneered, "You can't distinguish right from wrong, so you want to bully others by relying on your power? Looking for a beating?"
He was quick and grabbed one of Bao Ge's fingers in one go.
With a twist of the joint, Brother Bao couldn't straighten his back.
"Hey, this kid dared to lay a hand on me, beat him up!"
Another one grabbed a gun and started stabbing Lu Yao.
Although they had guns, no one dared to fire easily in such a crowded place.
Personal grudges are a small matter; if they cause large-scale chaos, these small fry can't afford to take responsibility.
Lu Yao dodged and kicked the kid in the knee, causing him to stumble. Lu Yao snatched the gun from him.
Lu Yao didn't even need a rifle; he grabbed the barrel, swung it around, and threw it directly onto the roof of the Xinhua Bookstore.
Qiangzi brought five people in total, making six with him.
As soon as they saw Lu Yao capture Bao Ge, they all started to act.
However, Lu Yao grabbed Bao Ge's fingers and twisted them to use as a shield.
Wandering around in the crowd.
Bao Ge cried out in pain but couldn't break free.
Lu Yao finally let go after his finger bones were completely broken.
However, Lu Yao also snatched the rifle from Bao Ge's shoulder.
Lu Yao didn't throw away the rifle.
He grabbed the gun barrel and started swinging it like a weapon.
The other group had no weapons, and he smashed their heads until they bled profusely.
None of the six people were as fast as him.
The key is that Lu Yao is even more agile than a monkey. He can run and fight in crowds and make use of everyone and everything around him.
After a two-minute fight, all six opponents were injured to varying degrees.
Brother Bao's face was covered in blood, which obstructed his vision.
"Let's go back to headquarters and find someone."
Those kids turned around and ran into the alley.
Lu Yao, carrying a rifle whose butt had been smashed askew, rode his bicycle and chased after them.
"Damn it, don't even think about getting away with this. Make sure you get your car repaired."
Once you exit the alley, you'll find yourself on another street, but there aren't many people around.
The six boys ran ahead, and Lu Yao's car chased after them.
Two jeeps drove towards us.
The first car contained Shi Shouyin, who had just returned from the hospital.
The effects of the alcohol had worn off, and it was time to go back to the command post to sleep.
Looking at the mess ahead, I couldn't help but stare intently for a closer look:
"Is that kid up ahead Wang Jiabao?"
The driver nodded: "It's him. Why is his face covered in blood? Who is he chasing?"
Shi Shouyin shook his head: "They're not chasing anyone, they're being chased! That kid on the bike is chasing a bunch of them! Stop the bike!"
He understood.
Two of the men running ahead were his subordinates.
They're running so desperately and miserably because they've been beaten up.
The jeep stopped and blocked Lu Yao's way.
Lu Yao was riding his bike recklessly when it crashed into the car door with a loud bang.
The screws on the roof cover were already loose.
The roof tile fell off with a "crash".
The car overturned, and Lu Yao jumped out.
Then, a bunch of men jumped out of the two jeeps with a "whoosh".
They were all carrying guns.
Wang Jiabao, who was running so fast he was about to explode, immediately perked up and turned back:
"It's our command vehicle. That's great! Let's catch that kid and pry his laziness out of him!"
The boys who were being chased by Lu Yao turned around and came over.
Wang Jiabao also picked up a brick along the way.