Return to Beijing

Recalling Ma Dududu, Master Ma, in his previous life, made a fortune by "collecting junk," picking up a large number of treasures. Since he had come to this era and had this opportunity, he naturally had to get involved a little. He wouldn't say he wanted to make it big and strong, but at least he couldn't let treasures he encountered by chance slip away.

Perhaps he could even set up a private museum. Thinking of this, Zhao Dongchuan couldn't help but chuckle.

Putting aside these currently impractical thoughts, Zhao Dongchuan gave Huang Laosan some instructions and then headed home.

He hadn't gone to work this morning, having taken half a day off. He still had to rush back to his unit in the afternoon. He was still a wage earner... what a bitter fate!

...

Time quickly moved to July.

In July, another great pioneer passed away.

Zhao Dongchuan was standing in his courtyard, listening to the broadcast, observing a moment of silence for General Zhu!

This era was one where pioneers gradually departed, and also an era where successors rose like a surging tide!

After three minutes of silence, Zhao Dongchuan straightened up.

While he was observing the moment of silence, he remembered another major event that would happen in July.

That was the great earthquake!

But it was very difficult for him to do anything about it in his current identity. He couldn't possibly run into the street and shout.

The event hadn't happened yet, he had no evidence, and he wasn't a scientist, so he didn't understand the underlying principles.

Moreover, even if he were to inform the Revolutionary Committee, in what form would he do it? Would the Revolutionary Committee believe his baseless assertions?

He couldn't explain it clearly!

Ultimately, Zhao Dongchuan still felt he had to do something. He could only take a gamble.

He then took a week-long leave from his unit. He said he was taking leave, but in reality, it was just a courtesy. Due to the nature of his work, no one would say anything if he created at home, as long as he produced work later.

After taking leave, Zhao Dongchuan again gave Huang Laosan some instructions for recent matters and then returned to his small courtyard.

It was already dark, and the moonlight shone through the window, appearing as white as silver frost.

Closing the doors and windows, Zhao Dongchuan took out his teleportation bracelet, and with a thought, he vanished from where he stood.

...

In Beijing, a certain compound, a park, deep within a dense forest, a secluded corner.

Zhao Dongchuan appeared silently.

His idea still needed to be realized here, as it was more appropriate. After all, this was the capital, with many professional talents.

Since he currently didn't have a letter of introduction, the work permit he had was from Huangyuan.

The space still contained the letter of introduction he had used when he previously came to Beijing, but that date was too old and certainly couldn't be used now.

So for these few days, he could only hide somewhere.

Sleeping under a bridge? Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Forget it, it's better to find an uninhabited courtyard to hide in!

Zhao Dongchuan shook his head, pulled back his thoughts, activated his Breath Concealment Technique and Lightness Skill, and moved through the night.

Soon, Zhao Dongchuan left the compound and arrived on the streets of Beijing.

Although it was already dark in Beijing at this time, there were still quite a few people, mostly young people out playing in the dark.

Many young men in military uniforms were gathered in groups, playing and making noise in the open space of Shichahai.

More often, there were couples dating in the park.

To remain hidden and avoid the night patrol personnel, Zhao Dongchuan took very secluded routes.

Sometimes he would inevitably encounter some clandestine couples, but at this moment, Zhao Dongchuan was worried about where to spend the night, so he naturally had no mind to appreciate them.

Some things become more desired the more they are suppressed. For example, he now saw a young couple hiding in a corner, hugging and embracing, seemingly very intimate.

The man even seemed to want to kiss the woman.

Encountering such a scene, Zhao Dongchuan was a bit embarrassed, so he avoided it from a distance and had no intention of watching a live broadcast.

But just as he was about to leave, something seemed amiss.

The woman started to struggle and call for help!

This left Zhao Dongchuan a bit confused. Was he encountering a highlight moment of "hero saving the beauty"?

On one hand was concealment, on the other was saving someone.

As a model socialist youth, he definitely had to save someone. It certainly wasn't because he saw that the girl was a beauty...

He was a very upright person, okay!

He didn't think any further, walked directly to the man, grabbed him by the back of his collar with one hand, and pulled him back.

"What are you doing! What are you doing!"

"In broad daylight, how dare you do such a filthy thing!" Zhao Dongchuan said sternly, his face serious.

"You... who the hell are you, daring to meddle in my business!!!" The man steadied himself, and seeing the "frail" appearance of the Zhao Dongchuan who had popped out, he couldn't help but look down on him a bit. Naturally, he wasn't afraid of him; as long as it wasn't someone from the disciplinary team, he wasn't scared.

"He's harassing me... I... I..." The woman also looked indignant and ashamed at this moment.

"I didn't want to meddle in your business, but she's unwilling, and you're still forcing it, that's harassment!" Zhao Dongchuan ignored the woman's words and spoke directly to the man.

"She owes me money. We agreed that a little intimacy would pay off the debt. Why is she unwilling now? Hmph... I paid money!" The man also looked angry at this moment, speaking righteously.

Zhao Dongchuan had originally thought he could play the hero saving the beauty, but he didn't expect to encounter such a situation!

He quickly turned to look at the woman, his eyes questioning.

"I... I... He just said a hug, he didn't say a kiss!" The woman's face was flushed red, as if it was about to drip blood.

Uh, Zhao Dongchuan looked at the man's face—a fleshy face, small eyes, a flat nose. He was indeed a bit ugly. If he had been better looking, perhaps the girl would have gone along with it.

"I did borrow money from him before, but it was originally only a few yuan. However, not long after, with interest compounding, it became more than ten yuan... I... I don't have that much money..." The woman also said, looking indignant and ashamed.

Zhao Dongchuan now understood. So this was a loan shark... who had set a trap to ensnare the girl.

Since he had stumbled upon it, he might as well help. He couldn't just leave.

"I caught you harassing someone, and you still want money? Should I call the disciplinary team over now and let them shoot you?!" Zhao Dongchuan said fiercely.

Hearing this, a hint of fear flashed in the man's eyes.

He had originally thought this area was secluded and deserted, so he specifically invited the girl here. This way, after he had his way, the woman, owing him money and concerned about her reputation, would certainly not dare to speak out, and he would naturally be fine. Moreover, he might even be able to do it a few more times in the future.

So he was fearless, but now that his shameful act had been exposed, if he were really taken to the disciplinary team, with the victim and a witness, he might actually be shot.

In this era, the crime of hooliganism was not just talk; it really meant going to the firing range!

"Fine, fine, fine! You've got guts, kid. Don't let me run into you again, or I'll cripple you!" The man said a few perfunctory words and was about to leave.