Chapter 307
Upon hearing Ye Tian say that, the two security guards became instantly tense, knowing all too well from television that reporters love to secretly film with cameras and record with pens. Since this person had said it outright, they must have come prepared. One of the guards, older and somewhat more experienced, knew it was time to pass the buck, and said, "We only know that this old lady is from the Red Flag Street neighborhood; you should go there and ask around."
Without paying any further attention to Ye Tian behind them, the two guards returned to the bank, one after the other, while the elderly woman continued muttering "repay money, save people," her meaning unclear. Ye Tian turned to Mo Yan standing beside him, "What should we do?"
"How should I know? None of my business."
"If you don’t care, I’ll just take her into the alleyway. Considering how pitiable your grandfather is as a lonely old man, I’ll find him a companion."
"...Shameless."
"You should know exactly the kind of person I am."
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The further they walked, the muddier it became. Red Flag Street neighborhood sounded nice, with its ’Red Flag’ and ’neighborhood’ connotations, but on arrival, it was clear that this was nothing more than a bona fide urban village, a place even cabs were reluctant to enter. Looking at the mud-strewn ground, Mo Yan frowned, wondering how such a place could still exist in Beiping, where even living in subsidized housing was an option.