After locking the door, Zhang Lin asked Big Farmer to help carry Ya Shuo to the kang in the inner room. He asked Big Farmer to boil a basin of hot water and let Ya Shuo lie on the kang. He quickly cut Ya Shuo's coat and found that the upper left side of his back was really shot. Blood dyed his back red. Zhang Lin took out a pair of tweezers, burned it, wiped it with alcohol, and took out the bullet with a scalpel and tweezers.”He placed it into the iron plate. Big Farmer came with hot water and wrung out the steaming towel. He gently wiped the blood around the wound and applied the medicine. Then, he helped Zhang Lin wrap the gauze around Yashuo. The two of them heaved a sigh of relief.
"How could he be injured?" Big Farmer asked.
"It's very likely that he was beaten up by the spies chasing after you. If that's the case, then we'll implicate him.”Zhang Lin blamed himself.
"Big Brother, let's ask him when he wakes up. It's almost dawn now, and we haven't slept all night. Let's go take a nap.”
Zhang Lin nodded and left with Big Farmer.
The next day, the Steamed Bun Shop was open for business as usual. After breakfast, the Steamed Bun Shop was a little quieter. The waiters were cleaning up the leftovers and cutlery. There was nothing unusual. The big farmer was helping out in the kitchen. Zhang Lin was lying on the table in the room writing something when he suddenly heard a bang from the room next door.”It sounded like something had fallen to the ground. He seemed to know what had happened. He quickly put down his pen and went into the room. When he saw Ya Shuo lying on the ground, he looked up and saw that there were fragments of a cup on the ground.
"Big brother, I…I wanted to drink a cup of water, but I didn't hold it properly.”Ya Shuo was weak and his lips were dry and white.
"Aiya, brother, you're awake. Don't move. I'll get you some water. Just call out." Zhang Lin picked up the broken pieces on the ground and turned around to get a cup of hot water.
"Brother, don't move. I'll help you up.”
"Thank you, big brother. Aiyo."
Yashuo leaned against the headboard and took a sip of hot water." Brother, you're quite strong. You were shot last night and woke up today. Do you want to eat something? I run a restaurant here and have everything.”
Ya Shuo smiled and said weakly," I like to eat big brother's Xiaolongbao.”
"Hehe, alright, I'll get someone to make you a bowl of soup.”Zhang Lin said and went to work.
After a while, Big Farmer came over with steaming soup dumplings and soup dumplings. He placed the tray on the table near the bed." Eat quickly."”He smiled and took the soup with great enthusiasm.
Ya Shuo was about to use his left hand to take the bowl, but his left back was injured. The pain from lifting his arm was excruciating, and the expression on his face was very painful. Big Farmer looked at him and said,"Is it because your back is injured and you can't lift your arm? I was like this last time too. I need to rest for a few days. Let me feed you." As she spoke, she was about to use the spoon to feed Ya Shuo's mouth.
"No, no." Ya Shuo shook his head like a rattle-drum." A man feeding another man? What's the big deal? You should bring the plates over and put them on my lap. I can eat with my right hand, not my left."”
"Sure!" Big Farmer placed the tray on the table on Ya Shuo's lap. Ya Shuo's left arm did not move, and he used the chopsticks and spoon in his right hand. It did not take long for him to finish his meal.
Zhang Lin had come in at some point, as if he knew that Yashuo would have finished eating and had deliberately chosen this time to come in. As soon as he entered, Zhang Lin sat on the bed and asked about what happened last night.
Ya Shuo thought for a moment and started to explain,"Last night, I left the shop and kept walking east. I thought the spies had gone far away, but who knew that I would meet them in Yongle Alley in front. They seemed to be looking for Big Farmer, but they couldn't find him, so I hid in one of the alleys. I suddenly remembered that Big Farmer and I were about the same height and build. If they thought I was Big Farmer and shot me, they would mistakenly think that Big Farmer was dead and would not chase after him in the future. So I looked at the street lights in the alley and took the opportunity to run. As I ran, a shadow flashed across the ground. The spies saw the shadow on the ground and quickly found me, so they chased after me. There were many alleys in Yongle Alley. The spies became anxious after circling around a few times. They fired directly at the back. I dodged a few fatal shots and deliberately took this non-fatal shot. After that, he ran into an unknown alley and saw that the wall of a house was not high. He turned over and entered the courtyard of the house and hid in the latrine. It just so happened that the family was at the end of the alley. The spies thought that I had left the alley and entered the street, so they chased after me. I stayed in the outhouse for a long time and lost a lot of blood. I was afraid that I would lose too much blood, so I tried my luck and came out from the door of that house. Fortunately, I didn't encounter any spies again. I thought that it was just close to Brother Zhang's shop, so I stumbled all the way here.”
"Brother, we've implicated you!”，Zhang Lin was touched and held Ya Shuo's right hand tightly.
"Big brother, don't say that. This is a good thing. If the spy shot me, he would definitely think that I was dead. For the time being, he would not chase after Brother Danong.”
"Brother Yashuo, it's all my fault for implicating you and causing you to be injured.”Big Farmer was so touched that his nose turned sour.
"Hehe, don't cry. I'm not dead yet, and you're out of danger.”Ya Shuo was a little energetic after eating and started to be mischievous again.
"Big brother, I knew I wouldn't misjudge you. You're definitely reliable. It's been hard on you, brother." Zhang Lin held Ya Shuo's hand tightly in excitement. Ya Shuo could not help but cry out in pain. Zhang Lin then realized that he was a little too excited and apologized repeatedly.
"By the way, brother, you're too bold. If he shoots you in the vitals, won't you lose your life? That will make us feel guilty for the rest of our lives!”
"Big brother, don't worry, I know what to do.”
"Oh? Oh right, you said that you dodged a few fatal shots and took this shot on purpose, right?”
"Yes." Ya Shuo smiled smugly." I will listen to the sound of the bullet flying over and determine where the bullet will hit.”
"What is it? Brother, do you have the ability?" Zhang Lin's eyes widened, and the farmer was dumbfounded.
"Hehe, that's nothing. I heard from my grandfather that my great-grandfather was a soldier and could catch bullets flying at him. I only know how to listen to movements.”
Zhang Lin stood up from the bed. He looked at Yashuo as if he was looking at Guanyin Bodhisattva, who was saving people from distress. He suddenly felt that this person did not need to test his faith anymore. In terms of character, he could block a bullet for Big Farmer. In terms of ability, he could hear the sound of the bullet flying over and determine where it hit. With such character and ability, it was not easy to find someone to train for a few years, especially with his ability. Many people would never be able to hear the sound of a bullet flying even after practicing for their entire lives. This was a talent. Seeing his great-grandfather catch a flying bullet, he knew that this kid's talent was not bad.
Zhang Lin couldn't wait any longer. The higher-ups wanted him to hand over the talents that could be cultivated as soon as possible. If he missed out on Ya Shuo now, he would never be able to find such talents again. He knew that if Ya Shuo was used by the enemy and became his enemy, then an enemy with such ability would be very terrifying. Thinking of this, Zhang Lin didn't say anything else. He went forward and held Ya Shuo's hand again, saying,"Brother, you actually have this ability. Have you ever thought of using this ability to do something for the country?”
When Ya Shuo heard Zhang Lin's words, he knew that things were progressing according to his plan. He replied without hesitation,"I've long wanted to do something for the country, but unfortunately, there's no way out. I don't know who to rely on.”
Zhang Lin was overjoyed when he heard that. It was really a gift from the heavens."Brother, it's fate that you and I know each other. If we can have the same goal and help each other, it will definitely deepen our friendship and benefit mankind. Are you willing to follow me, your big brother?”
Ya Shuo was happy to hear that. He would soon be able to complete the mission he had discussed with Azurepeak--to find the underground party organization. During the war, he could use financial and material resources to support the underground party and contribute to the country. Therefore, he was so excited that he even forgot his pain and asked,"What are you doing?"
"Selling Steamed Bun." Zhang Lin's face was filled with joy.
When Ya Shuo heard this, he was like a deflated balloon. He thought that he had taken a bullet for Li Danong and even exposed his family's ability. Seeing how touched Zhang Lin was, he should have directly revealed his true identity. He did not expect that he would still hide it from him and not say that he was an underground party. This ginger was still older and wiser! Thinking of this, Ya Shuo's face revealed a disappointed expression. He seemed to be in a dilemma and kept asking himself if this shot was worth it.
Zhang Lin seemed to see Ya Shuo's dilemma, but he was not sure what Ya Shuo was thinking, so he asked tentatively,"Brother, what's wrong? Are you not happy to sell buns to me?"
Ya Shuo was still in a complicated psychological struggle. He thought that he had already been shot and his family's ability had been exposed. If he did not sell buns to Zhang Lin now, all his previous efforts would be for naught. If he stayed to sell buns, he would still have a chance to interact with Zhang Lin. Zhang Lin had only known him for a day. Even if he had taken the bullet, his job did not allow him to tell others all the internal secrets. This was understandable. Although it was not worth it to take a shot, it was better to stay than to leave. It seemed that Zhang Lin valued his little ability and showed great trust. It would not take long for him to find out the truth he wanted. Thinking of this, Ya Shuo's expression suddenly turned sunny. He said happily,"I'm willing."
When Zhang Lin heard this, he stood up happily and laughed loudly. Big Farmer was also overjoyed by the side. He rubbed his hands back and forth. Ya Shuo calmed down and smiled along with them. Zhang Lin turned to Big Farmer and said," Big Farmer, go and tell everyone that we're closing two hours early tonight. I'll hold a meeting for everyone. I'll introduce everyone in the shop to Brother Yashuo and have a good meal."”
"Alright." Big Farmer ran away happily, whistling.
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