Chapter 5:
After returning to the residence, it was nearly morning. Alex Chen had just taken off his Batman suit and was about to lie down for a short nap.
Suddenly, he heard a series of "thump thump thump" footsteps outside the door.
This instantly made Alex Chen's nerves tense up.
Could it be that Kingpin had already started taking action so quickly?
Thinking this, Alex Chen immediately put the Batman suit back on.
Alex Chen crept quietly to the door and carefully opened a small gap.
Through the gap, Alex Chen saw no sign of anyone in the living room.
Did he get too nervous and imagine things?
But then he thought — Wanda was still in the room next door.
So, Alex Chen decisively opened the door and walked out.
Suddenly, a black shadow pounced toward Alex Chen.
Alex Chen instinctively raised his right hand to block, then positioned his left hand, ready to feed the opponent a Batarang for breakfast.
The expected scene of blood splattering did not occur. Instead, it was Wanda who sat down hard on the floor with a loud thud.
Wanda's eyes were teary from the pain as she looked at Alex Chen with resentment.
"What are you doing so early in the morning, acting crazy?"
"Ah? I heard noises outside the door and thought a thief had broken into the house, so I came out to check, haha."
Facing Wanda's questioning, Alex Chen could only scratch his head and laugh awkwardly.
He absolutely could not let this girl know about what happened last night, otherwise she would nag him endlessly.
"By the way, why are you up so early?"
Alex Chen asked after regaining his composure.
"Um… I plan to go out for a morning run to exercise."
Now it was Wanda's turn to panic.
She didn't want Alex Chen to know that she was actually planning to go downstairs to the breakfast shop to work part-time.
In the nearly one year since coming here, except for the times when Wanda was alone, Alex Chen had always rushed to pay for all expenses.
When they couldn't gather enough for tuition fees back then, it was also Alex Chen who helped pay in advance, and it still hadn't been repaid.
Alex Chen's birthday was coming up soon, and Wanda also wanted to buy him a gift.
Not long ago, she had seen a watch online. Even though it was second-hand, the price wasn't much cheaper than a new one.
Looking at the small number of digits in her bank card that could be counted on one hand, Wanda could only use her free time to go out and work.
When she came back yesterday, she happened to see the hiring notice at the breakfast shop downstairs, so while Alex Chen was still sound asleep, Wanda was just about to go down.
But the usually lazier-than-a-pig Alex Chen had somehow taken the wrong medicine today and actually got up so early.
"Then when you come back, help me bring a portion of fried dough sticks from the breakfast shop downstairs. When you return, I'll give you the money. Thanks."
Alex Chen said as he walked toward his room without turning his head.
"Okay, I got it. Actually, you don't need to give me money."
After saying that, Wanda secretly glanced at Alex Chen.
Who knew that upon hearing this, Alex Chen reacted as if a cat had stepped on his tail. He suddenly turned around, walked up to Wanda, and said seriously:
"I'll say it again. You are my sister, I am your brother. It's only right that I treat you well. Understand?"
"I know. Why are you being so fierce? Really, you nagging old woman."
Wanda didn't expect Alex Chen to have such a big reaction, so she muttered softly.
"Sorry, what did you just call me?"
"Ah, nothing, nothing. I'll go down now to buy breakfast for you."
After saying that, Wanda slipped away like oil under her feet and disappeared from Alex Chen's sight.
Looking at Wanda's flustered appearance, Alex Chen actually found it a little cute for a moment.
Since the crisis was resolved, next was Alex Chen's alone time.
He looked at the alarm clock on the wall. It was only just past five o'clock. Alex Chen thought he could still sleep for a few more hours, so he happily ran back to his room.
In a place that ordinary people couldn't notice, Kingpin was currently furiously scolding his subordinates who were kneeling in front of him.
"A bunch of rice buckets! You can't even handle such a small matter. You don't even know how the goods were lost! Truly useless!"
"Boss, we've already sent people to bring the driver back from the police station. What do you think…"
"Bring him up to me!"
"Yes, Boss."
Not long after, the driver, who was still completely dazed, was brought in front of Kingpin.
Looking at the driver who still hadn't come to his senses, Kingpin immediately became furious. He raised his palm, which was as big as a cattail leaf fan, and slapped the driver's face.
"Bang."
The driver flew sideways like a sandbag.
When he was carried back again, the driver had already fainted.
"Go investigate! Hurry up and find out who did this!"
Kingpin's angry roar echoed throughout the entire room.
At this time, Alex Chen, who was still lying in bed snoring away, had no idea that two groups of fierce and vicious people were looking for him.
"Wake up, breakfast is here."
After sleeping for who knows how long, Alex Chen was pulled out of his dreams by Wanda's magnetic voice.
"Ah, so comfortable."
After waking up, Alex Chen lazily stretched, then walked out of the room and saw a table full of breakfast.
"Why did you buy so much? Do we have guests at home today?"
Alex Chen asked in confusion.
"No, it's just that the breakfast shop owner is nice. He knows we live upstairs and buy breakfast here every day, so he gave us some extra."
Wanda lied.
"Oh, I see. It wasn't in vain that I praise their conscience every day."
"Hey, why aren't you sitting down to eat together?"
"Oh, coming."
As soon as Wanda sat down, she saw Alex Chen once again devouring the food on the table like a whirlwind.
"Wanda, do you have any plans today?"
Alex Chen asked with a fried dough stick in his mouth, his words unclear.
"Me? I originally planned to go to the library with someone, but the library was destroyed by the military's tanks yesterday morning, so there's nowhere to go."
Recalling the scenes from yesterday, Wanda felt like she had watched a movie. After all, ordinary people might never see such a thing in their entire lives.
"Really? Then how about I take you to Herald Square this afternoon? I'll buy you a few clothes while we're there. Look how long it's been since you bought any clothes."
"Ah, no need to waste money on me. I have clothes, and the things there are too expensive. There's no need."
Wanda regretted saying this as soon as the words left her mouth, so she quickly added:
"Although I don't need it, if you want to go, I can accompany you… okay?"
Looking at Alex Chen who had lowered his head and remained silent for a long time, Wanda felt extremely regretful inside. Why did she say something like that?
But what Wanda didn't expect was that Alex Chen not only didn't get angry as expected, but instead smiled and said:
"Sure, then we'll set off at one in the afternoon. Go get ready."
After saying that, Alex Chen buried his head and continued eating.
This girl is still so stubborn.
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