novelSusiti Chapter 3 The "Firecracker Sounds" in the Shopping Mall
Chapter 3 The "Firecracker Sounds" in the Shopping Mall
From a normal logical perspective, Ding Xiang's idea is definitely not wrong.
My older brother is incredibly capable; he has already paved a wide enough road for me to follow. As his younger brother, I'm sure I can walk fast and steadily if I follow him.
such a pity.
Xing Tian was clearly not someone who only sought comfort, but rather a person with a strong personality.
"Although I am interested in weapons and combat like my brother, I am afraid of hardship and even more afraid of death. I don't want to join the army and suffer."
Xing Tian spoke frankly and openly, without showing the slightest bit of embarrassment.
"Afraid of death? As a man, how dare you say that?" Ding Xiang's face was full of disdain.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? You're a man too, taller and stronger than me. If you're not afraid of death, then go for it! Why don't you join the army?" Xing Tian retorted with disdain.
"My talent doesn't lie in this area; the country's economic development and construction are waiting for my contribution."
Ding Xiang raised his neck slightly, looking smug.
"Old Ding, where's your face? Where's your face?" Xing Tian slapped his own face, looking even more disdainful.
"Their relationship is really good. They can talk without any restraint and say whatever they want. They bicker and argue all the time. I really envy them."
Chen Jun was genuinely envious.
I've been in this world for almost twenty years, but because I suffer from two special diseases, I've been treated as a freak since I was a child, and I still don't have a close friend with whom I can speak freely.
"hey-hey."
Ding Xiang was embarrassed by what he was said, so he grinned and immediately changed the subject, saying, "Let's stop joking and talk about something useful. How about we go out and have some fun together during the May Day holiday?"
As he spoke, he patted Chen Jun's arm and said, "Chen Jun, he has already agreed to go together. If you join us, along with those two guys from our dorm..."
"I'll invite a few girls along, and I guarantee this holiday will be awesome."
In conclusion.
Ding Xiang raised his chin, revealing a wicked smile that any man could understand, a smile that seemed to say, "If you want a girl, come with me."
"Go on a trip? No problem, you pay for it and I'll provide the people, hehe."
Xing Tian grinned slyly and pulled Chen Jun along, saying, "Old Ding ran a business for a few years before going to university. He's got a lot of money. Let's eat this rich dog together."
"A dog-eating tycoon? I think that's a great suggestion. I'll try to eat less, just enough for five people." Chen Jun cooperated with Xing Tian, laughing happily.
"Only enough for five people? You two are real bastards, all you ever think about is how much I have to spend on getting married."
Dingxiang wore a regretful expression, as if she had met the wrong person. After sighing dramatically, she said, "In order not to be eaten out of house and home by you guys, it seems I have to be careful with my money. I've decided to find a place to have some fun nearby. Tengchong is a pretty good place."
"Hmm, I think that place is feasible. I heard it's the only place in our country that doesn't accept 'little devils' (a derogatory term for men who are not from wealthy families). We must support such a courageous place," Chen Jun said.
"That area is close to the border, isn't it dangerous?" Xing Tian asked, frowning.
"Wow, you're really not kidding when you say you're afraid of dying. That place is far from the border. Besides, Yunnan Province isn't as chaotic as you say," Ding Xiang said speechlessly.
"Alright then, invite more people, the more the merrier." Xing Tian no longer hesitated.
"Then it's decided. We'll leave tomorrow morning. I'll go and inform the others first. I'll buy the tickets for everyone. You guys go back and prepare the rest."
Ding Xiang was very enthusiastic about organizing this trip, and as soon as he finished speaking, he ran out in a flash.
"Xingtian, see you tomorrow."
Chen Jun and Xing Tian had only just met, and without Ding Xiang acting as a buffer, their conversation was quite awkward, so they simply said goodbye.
"See you tomorrow."
Xing Tian smiled and nodded; his impression of Chen Jun was still quite good.
The two went back to their dorms separately and got busy with their own things. They were going to have a few days of fun during the May Day holiday, and there were quite a few small things to prepare, such as clothes, underwear, and socks.
however.
Neither Xing Tian nor Chen Jun expected this.
This casually made travel plan will completely change their lives, steer the course of their lives towards a world filled with war.
……
Early the next morning.
Ding Xiang organized a group of ten people, including Ding Xiang, Zhao Gang, Meng Guang, and Xing Tian from the same dormitory, plus his two friends Chen Jun and Xiao Bai, as well as Xiao Bai and Zhao Gang's girlfriends, and two girls that Ding Xiang had invited.
They took the train to Sanbao City and headed straight for Fujimatsu after getting off the train.
But they didn't make it.
Because this trip was a last-minute decision, I hadn't booked a room in Fujichong in advance. Plus, with so many people traveling during the May Day holiday, all the hotels and guesthouses were in high demand. After getting off the bus, I spent ages trying to book a room, but I still couldn't manage to.
To avoid the hassle of finding accommodation upon arrival, the group decided to settle in Sampo City first.
First, find a hotel to stay in temporarily, then contact Fujimatsu to try and book a room. Once you have a room, rent a car to go to Fujimatsu's place for sightseeing.
Sanbao City is not a popular tourist destination, and the group easily found a hotel.
After checking into their rooms and putting their belongings in, they went out together to find a restaurant for lunch, and then began to make arrangements for the afternoon's itinerary.
Xiao Bai, Zhao Gang, and their girlfriends wanted to go to the popular tourist destination, Rehai, to soak in the hot springs.
The other two girls wanted to go shopping, and the bachelors Zhao Gang and Meng Guang, like cats smelling fish, eagerly followed them.
In the end, only Chen Jun, Xing Tian, and Ding Xiang remained, the three grown men sitting there looking at each other.
"Going back to the room is too boring, let's go shopping. If you see anything you like, just buy it, I'll give it to you."
Before coming out, Ding Xiang tried to seduce Chen Jun and Xing Tian with girls, but unexpectedly, the girls all ran away, which made him a little embarrassed. He decided to be generous and reluctantly spend the money.
"Alright, let's go after the big spender together and give him a good beating, haha."
Chen Jun and Xing Tian exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.
"No, that's my savings for getting married..."
Ding Xiang pretended to cry out in a funny way, but Xing Tian kicked him in the butt, interrupting him abruptly. He then turned around and chased after Xing Tian to take revenge.
Chen Jun felt the pure brotherhood between the two, and his eyes held three parts envy and seven parts anticipation.
I quickened my pace and caught up.
Throughout his life, Chen Jun has gained superhuman strength, but he has also experienced immense loneliness. He longs for pure brotherhood.
pity.
Chen Jun, whose physique resembles a humanoid beast, is destined to be seen as a monster in a normal social structure, unable to obtain the emotions that ordinary people can easily acquire, including brotherhood and love.
Unless Chen Jun enters a group that is also full of "monsters" and is also extremely abnormal, he may not be able to obtain the simple emotions he wants.
……
Chen Jun, Xing Tian, and Ding Xiang strolled along the road and unknowingly arrived at the World Trade Center in the city center.
In 1999, when skyscrapers were still rare, the twin World Trade Center towers, standing over 20 stories high, were the largest and tallest buildings in Sam Po City.
The basement houses a supermarket spanning several thousand square meters, while the first to sixth floors serve as a commercial area, filled with a dazzling array of shops where you can find almost anything you want.
When you get tired of playing, there are hotels to rest in and restaurants to enjoy various delicacies.
Chen Jun, Xing Tian, and Ding Xiang were all visiting for the first time and were filled with curiosity and interest in such a large shopping mall. They spent more than three hours in one go before they could barely see everything, which shows how huge the mall is.
However, just as Chen Jun and his two companions finished shopping and were on the sixth floor preparing to leave, an accident occurred.
"Da da da da..."
A series of explosions were heard.
The sound echoed continuously within the enclosed shopping mall, sounding exceptionally deafening.
"What's going on? Who's setting off firecrackers indoors?"
At first, everyone managed to remain calm. Most of them grumbled as they approached the railing and peered down into the direction from which the sound was coming from below the mall.
The result was just a glance.
The entire mall erupted in chaos.