Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

Chapter 73 Returning to the Heart Like an Arrow
"Sister, we have been stuck on the highway for the past few days. I don't know what's going on outside?"

Zhang Jiayi took the Roujiamo and asked while eating.

"Then you are really at a loss. Right now, the prices of everything on the market are going up crazily. It used to cost two or three yuan a catty of rice, but now it has risen to more than 20."

The old aunt couldn't help sighing.

"Don't the authorities just ignore it?"

"Of course I don't care, otherwise the price will have to be doubled again, but then again, if the price is set too rigidly, people will not be willing to sell it!

The ones who will suffer at that time will be those of you urbanites who cannot buy food. The current situation is that you are not afraid of price increases, but you are afraid that you will not be able to buy things if you have money. "

"Cough, this is true." Zhang Jiayi nodded, and then asked: "Sister, how is the security outside? Is it safe to travel far away?"

"Don't worry, there is absolutely no problem with safety. It might have been a little chaotic a few days ago, but it's much better these two days. Now there are police everywhere, and they have to check their ID cards at every turn. The bad guys don't dare to come out."

"Really? Is there a train station here in Jieyang?"

"Yes, where do you want to go?"

"Huicheng."

The old aunt shook her head: "All the trains going south have stopped, now there are only trains going to the north and west, and you don't need to buy a ticket, you can go directly to the train station to queue up, you don't need to spend a penny, the whole journey is free."

"Why is there no train going south?"

Zhang Jiayi frowned.

"I also heard people say that it seems to be to evacuate the population. As for the specific reason, I, an old woman, don't know too well."

"Excuse me, is there a shuttle bus to Huicheng?"

Steven asked immediately.

"The shuttle bus has all stopped, and now I can only charter a car to go there. Isn't there a free ride online? You can place an order and see, if you pay a little more, someone should take the order." The old aunt replied.

Zhang Jiayi's eyes lit up: "Is the road open?"

"As long as you don't take the expressway, other roads are accessible. Someone in our village just came back from Shencheng, and I haven't heard of any traffic jams on the road."

"That's good."

The couple breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

……

At 01:30 in the afternoon, the van finally arrived in the center of Jieyang, and the urban area seemed particularly deserted.

The streets are littered with rubbish, and no one cleans them up.

Shops are also closed.

Pedestrians all looked dignified and hurried on their feet.

Coupled with the police all over the street, it gives people a very depressing feeling, far from the leisurely and complacent rural areas, and there is a lot less fireworks.

After getting off the car, the couple found a homestay to live in after a lot of effort.

Because it is their own house and does not employ employees, this homestay is still operating.

The owner of the homestay is very enthusiastic. When it was dinner time, he saw that the two guests had no place to eat, so he took the initiative to invite the couple to have dinner together.

Zhang Jiayi dug out a famous watch from her luggage and gave it to the other party as a thank you gift.

"It's too expensive, I can't accept it."

The owner of the homestay recognized the watch brand at a glance.

"Uncle Zhou, compared with your meal, this watch is neither edible nor drinkable, so it's worthless, so don't be too polite."

"If I'm not mistaken, your watch is worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. I really can't accept it."

The homestay owner shook his head again and again.

"Uncle Zhou, this is our wish. Besides, the most precious thing right now is food, and the value of famous watches has been greatly depreciated. You really don't have to be polite to us."

Steven immediately echoed: "Boss, just accept it!"

"Okay, then I'll accept it with the cheek. You two eat first, and I'll cook two more dishes."

Regardless of the obstruction of the two, the owner of the homestay happily left with a gift.

In less than half an hour, there was a plate of steamed sausages and a bowl of braised pork on the table. Zhang Jiayi couldn't help swallowing the smell of the meat:
"Uncle Zhou, you are too polite."

The owner of the homestay waved his hand and took out a bottle of white wine by the way: "Steven, would you like two glasses?"

Steven shook his head and quickly declined:

"I'm really sorry, I have a bad stomach, and the doctor won't let me drink."

As a husband, he is still vigilant when he is away from home and it is a special time.

"Uncle Zhou, let me have a drink with you."

Zhang Jiayi took the initiative to take the wine glass.

She is from Luzhou, so she can drink quite well.

A couple of drinks is nothing to worry about.

"Okay, let me pour you a drink."

The homestay owner immediately said happily.

Three rounds of dishes, five flavors of wine.

Zhang Jiayi took the opportunity to propose the chartered car, and wanted to inquire with the other party.

The homestay owner patted the desktop on the spot:
"What car to pack? I happen to have an old BYD. Although the car is a bit old, the battery was replaced just last year. Just drive away!"

"How can this work?"

"You two also don't be polite to me. This car is not worth a lot. Even if you don't want it, I will dispose of it. After I sell this house, I will go to my daughter's pension."

"Ah? Uncle Zhou, where is your daughter's home?"

Zhang Jiayi asked along the way.

"New Zealand."

"How did you go so far?"

"I can't help it. I'm just such a daughter. Isn't the end coming? She doesn't trust me to stay here alone and insists on letting me go."

"Then you should really go there. New Zealand has a total of just over 500 million people. The population is equivalent to that of a second-tier city of ours. The pressure of life is much less."

Zhang Jiayi analyzed carefully.

The owner of the homestay shook his head: "Actually, I think it's good to stay in the local area. There are many people and strength, and everyone is motivated to work together. There is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."

"Everyone has its own advantages and disadvantages!" Zhang Jiayi finished speaking and took out her mobile phone: "Uncle Zhou, this is good, we bought your car, and I will transfer 10 yuan to you!"

"No, no, I told you off."

The owner of the homestay quickly waved his hands.

"Uncle Zhou, if you don't charge us, we won't have the face to drive. I'd better go online to see if there is a ride?" Zhang Jiayi insisted.

The homestay owner shied away for a long time, but finally accepted the money for the car.

But the next morning, he got up before six o'clock, and not only gave the couple a lot of snacks, but also carefully prepared two hearty bentos.

When parting, Zhang Jiayi took the initiative to hug the old man, and she felt the long-lost hospitality from him.

Although there are many "looters" on this road, there is also no shortage of good people.

After leaving Jieyang City, the two headed south all the way.

Although the state road is generally smooth, there will be some minor congestion from time to time.

Hurrying so fast all the way, the couple still failed to reach Huicheng before the night came.

In the end, at the strong request of Li Dajuan and others, they had to temporarily rest for one night in Haifeng County.

Today, unlike in the past, driving at night is simply too dangerous.

A good night's sleep.

Early the next morning, the couple simply ate this snack, and then set off again.

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(End of this chapter)