Chapter 41

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Feng Guoren, who had been soft, suddenly turned tough. Unfortunately, he had chosen the wrong opponent.

Who was Ai Xiaohai? The "Great King Ai" who could command the bag lions, wolf clan, and snake clan. Today, he was still relatively polite, only summoning the wasp army. If he, "Great King Ai," were in a good mood and summoned the venomous snake army...

"Where is that Yuan Ge?" Ai Xiaohai was somewhat curious.

"Just a small-time thug, a small-time thug," Liu Feng quickly replied. "He has been hanging around in Halke since he was young, nothing special. If it weren't for me, he would have been kicked out long ago."

"You?" Ai Xiaohai was very puzzled.

"Of course," Liu Feng seemed to forget his fear all at once, thumping his chest. "Don't look at me, I may be skinny, but I don't hold back in a fight. I can take on five... ah, no, three, like that time with Yuan Ge... no, A Yuan was surrounded by dozens of people, if it weren't for me..."

He spoke with great enthusiasm, completely forgetting his current situation. Just as he was getting into it, he suddenly let out a painful "Ouch, ouch."

It turned out that Ai Xiaohai had quietly pinched his shoulder and then applied pressure, causing Liu Feng to cry out in pain.

"Fighting? You better forget it. You're just a pretty boy," Ai Xiaohai laughed, letting go. This guy seemed to be a big talker.

Even with his bluff exposed, Liu Feng didn't even blush. Instead, he started flattering Ai Xiaohai, praising him as a hero, making Xiao Qi feel like he was covered in goosebumps.

"Go on, go on," Ai Xiaohai waved his hand.

The fight was already won, and keeping this guy around was useless.

Liu Feng thanked him repeatedly, turned around, and started thinking about how to explain things to Yuan Ge. Ah, right, he would say that Ai Xiaohai was driven away by him alone. Yes, that's it. He risked his life and drove Ai Xiaohai away.

Uh? Liu Feng suddenly realized something was wrong... Yuan Ge and the other guys were lying not far away. How could he have forgotten this? They were all stung by wasps and couldn't get up... Oh no, everything he said to Ai Xiaohai must have been heard by Yuan Ge...

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The train slowly came to a stop, and Ai Xiaohai got off with the crowd.

Finally, he was back in Xinan City, a highly developed economic city. However, for some reason, Ai Xiaohai always felt out of place in this city. Maybe he yearned more for the life in the Lakeyanaxi原始森林 (Lakeyanaxi原始森林 is a proper noun, so it's kept as is, but it means "Lakeyanaxi Primitive Forest")?

Back at home, his parents hadn't returned. After being away for so long, the sofa and table were covered in dust.

He opened his backpack and let Xiao Qi and Gui Ling out, trying to find them something to eat. But the fridge was empty, with nothing inside.

He casually placed the treasures he brought from the Prince's treasure into the fridge, told Xiao Qi to take Gui Ling and familiarize themselves, and then went out to the nearby supermarket to buy some food and drinks.

As soon as he entered the supermarket, his head started to hurt. It was a weekend, and the place was packed, especially the egg section, which was on sale. Old men and women formed two long lines. Some were even more extreme, packing the discounted eggs into plastic bags, with each person limited to one bag. Those who came in pairs would each buy one bag, then immediately go to the back of the line to queue again.

Ai Xiaohai pushed a shopping cart, throwing in whatever he needed. To be honest, he didn't like shopping in supermarkets; the air here made him feel suffocated. But there was no choice. In the past, his mother handled all the household shopping. Now, everything had to be done by himself.

Yeah, there were two more companions at home, so he had to consider them too.

Sausages and beef jerky were Xiao Qi's favorites... damn, why is beef jerky so expensive? Forget it, put it back, and get some sausages instead... What does Gui Ling eat? Snails and leaves are out of the question. Buy a few pounds of fresh mushrooms and a piece of pork liver...

Beer on sale? 9.9 yuan per six-pack? Get two six-packs...

His head was starting to hurt. Ai Xiaohai suddenly realized he had become a househusband... He was "Great King Ai"!

Feeling dejected, he had returned from the primitive forest to a modern big city, and the mighty "Great King Ai" had turned into a househusband who shopped for discounted items in supermarkets...

"Try it, try it, XX brand instant noodles, big discount, buy five get one free, buy five get one free!" The salesperson was enthusiastically promoting, seeing Ai Xiaohai pass by, and handed him a small paper cup with pre-cooked instant noodles and a toothpick. "Sir, try it, XX brand instant noodles, buy five get one free!"

Ai Xiaohai was a bit hungry, so he took the small paper cup and drank the soup and noodles.

"Sir, how is the taste?"

"Pretty good."

"Would you like a pack?"

"No."

Then, Ai Xiaohai could clearly feel the salesperson's disdainful gaze fall on him... Alright, alright, miss, give me two packs... Hmm? Why did the miss's gaze suddenly change, filled with tenderness and affection...

In less than half an hour, Ai Xiaohai's shopping cart was already half full.

"Ai Xiaohai?" Suddenly, an uncertain voice came from ahead.

Ai Xiaohai was taken aback. When he saw the person clearly, he blurted out, "Mu Tou?"

The person standing in front of Ai Xiaohai was about the same age as him, with a big head and short stature. Upon confirming it was Ai Xiaohai, he jumped up with joy, "Bro, it's really you!"

"Hey, Mu Tou, didn't you go to Donghua?" Ai Xiaohai gave him a hearty hug.

Ai Xiaohai's life from childhood to adulthood was fixed: school, home, and cultivating the Dragon Spirit Pearl. Therefore, he didn't have many friends, and "Mu Tou" was one of his few close friends.

"Mu Tou's" real name was Meng Jia Gui. His parents were migrant workers in Xinan City. They went through great lengths and many connections to get their son into the same school as Ai Xiaohai, and they were in the same class.

Meng Jia Gui was particularly honest. He never complained when scolded by teachers or bullied by classmates, and because he couldn't keep up with the studies, he earned the nickname "Mu Tou."

Originally, there was no interaction between Ai Xiaohai and Meng Jia Gui. However, one day after school, Ai Xiaohai saw Meng Jia Gui being bullied by some older students until he cried. Ai Xiaohai stood up for him, leading to a fight with the older students.

At that time, Ai Xiaohai wasn't as capable as he was now, and the outcome was predictable.

Ai Xiaohai remembered clearly that when he was being beaten, the usually honest Meng Jia Gui roared like a young lion and rushed forward to fight alongside him.

This was the first time Ai Xiaohai fought "side by side" with a companion.

Ai Xiaohai and Meng Jia Gui were beaten up and bruised, and when they got home, they were both severely beaten by their fathers. However, from that day on, Ai Xiaohai and Meng Jia Gui became best friends.

Meng Jia Gui was very lonely at school. Ai Xiaohai's appearance and his selfless act not only gave him a friend but also made him idolize Ai Xiaohai to the extreme. Whatever Ai Xiaohai said was like a holy command to him.

For three whole years, they were inseparable. Meng Jia Gui barely made it through junior high school and couldn't continue. His parents found new jobs in Donghua City, so Meng Jia Gui had to leave Xinan City with them.

The night before they parted, Ai Xiaohai secretly took a bottle of alcohol from home and went to a construction site with Meng Jia Gui. They imitated what they saw on TV, swearing brotherhood. They wanted to have a drink, but unfortunately, Ai Xiaohai realized the bottle he brought was full of white vinegar...

That night, Meng Jia Gui cried, swearing that Ai Xiaohai would always be his big brother...

He never expected to meet his old friend here today!

"Mu Tou, aren't you in Donghua?" They loosened their embrace, and Ai Xiaohai asked again.

"Don't mention it, I couldn't find a job in Donghua," Meng Jia Gui sighed. "I just graduated from junior high school, who would hire me? I went to the construction site, but they didn't want me because I was too young. I wandered around Donghua for three years and decided to come to Xinan to try my luck. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Ai Xiaohai glanced over and noticed that Meng Jia Gui's shopping cart only contained a bunch of vegetables and the cheapest toothpaste, knowing that Meng Jia Gui was indeed struggling. He could help his good friend, but he needed to be careful about how to do it.

Meng Jia Gui looked honest, but he had a strong sense of self-respect. Giving him money directly would make him uncomfortable. After a moment's thought, Ai Xiaohai had an idea but didn't say it immediately. "Mu Tou, where are you staying now?"

"I rented a room, sharing it with others. It's a private house in the suburbs, 200 yuan a month," Meng Jia Gui said, somewhat embarrassed. "I'm doing some odd jobs now. My employer is nearby, and I came here to buy some things after finishing the job."

"What's your phone number? I'll call you."

"Ah, okay." Meng Jia Gui took out a phone, a second-hand model from the market, which had been phased out for years.

Ai Xiaohai dialed Meng Jia Gui's number. "This is my number, Mu Tou. Wait for my call, I'll help you find a job."

"Really?" Meng Jia Gui became excited. "Bro, I can do anything, hard work is no problem, and I don't need a high salary, just enough to get by."

"You're so low-achieving," Ai Xiaohai laughed. "I won't treat you to a meal now, but since you're back, we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet."

"Alright, Bro, when I get a job and earn some money, I'll treat you to a meal."

"Alright, wait for my call."

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