Chapter 161: A new sign
"Two guests, the dishes are served, please use them slowly." The guy brought them in, bowed slightly to Chen Miao and Wu Tianlin, and then went out.
"Brother Third, try this mandarin fish, it's extremely tender." Wu Tianlin greeted.
"Okay." Although Chen Miao is not good at verbalism, eating is human nature. Who doesn't like to eat delicious food?
"No, not bad, Tianlin, the chef of this restaurant you introduced is really good at. The fish is really authentic." Chen Miao picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, chewed it slightly, and then praised it.
"Brother Third, I'm right. Unfortunately, we are in West Shanghai and Zhabei now, so there are not many opportunities to come here. Otherwise, we can often come here to have dinner." Wu Tianlin's face was full of flattery.
"Well, let's have a meal. After the meal, we'll be able to do something." Chen Miao urged.
The dishes were well made, and Chen Miao felt really hungry, so the two of them had basically wiped out all the three dishes and one soup they ordered in front of him.
Wu Tianlin settled the account.
Just as the two were about to get out, a familiar face hit their eyes.
"Third brother..."
"Shh, our task is not him. Let's go, don't worry about him." Chen Miao pulled down the brim of his hat slightly, turned sideways slightly, blocked Wu Tianlin, and said softly.
Chen Mu, how could he be in Zhabei?
Chen Miao also wanted to know, but his mission today was not for him, so there was no need to make trouble, not to mention that they were not familiar with the place.
If you are really discovered, you will be foolishly giving away the head. If you are killed by "one of your own people", who can you ask for advice?
"I forgot what happened today when I go back, so don't mention it to anyone." Chen Miao got into the car and ordered.
"I understand." Wu Tianlin was not stupid either. They came out to do business. If they faced the Hurricane Operation Team of the Military Control Commission, they were in a place beyond the reach of the No. 76 force like Zhabei, they might not be able to break themselves in.
If you are not afraid of death, how could you turn against No. 76 and become a traitor?
Chen Mu would not appear in Zhabei for no reason. It is estimated that the Hurricane Operation Team has set its sights on someone again, and Chen Miao silently observed this person in his heart.
I found a parking place on the street.
Chen Miao and Wu Tianlin got out of the car and walked along Mingde Road towards the Huzhou Guild Hall. While walking, they were looking for the Haiou Photo Studio.
"Brother Third, I've been walking around here, otherwise, let's ask our shop?"
"Yes." Chen Miao nodded. If you can find it, you won't alarm anyone. Who knows if the person you are inquiring will be related to Haiou Photo Studio?
These are all things that are hard to say. After all, they are on the same street, so maybe they know each other or have a relative relationship.
This is the agent's idea. If it were an ordinary person, he would ask people directly, without so many concerns.
"Brother Three, I'll go in and ask if you buy local cloth shop in front of me?" Wu Tianlin looked forward and pointed at a cloth shop on the street that was carrying the signature of a cloth shop on the street.
"Okay, I'll go there to ask a few people. After asking, we met in front of the Huzhou Guild Hall." Chen Miao nodded, and asked alone. The efficiency was too low, so it was better for the two of them to ask together.
"OK."
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There are also some specialties when asking people for directions. You don’t just ask someone just by asking, not to mention whether they are willing to pay attention to you or not, then you will deliberately point you in the wrong direction and it is possible to trick you into cheating.
"Boss, come a copy of "Pingbao". Chen Miao walked forward for more than thirty steps and saw a book and newspaper shop on the corner of the street. He walked over and handed over a copper slab.
"Pingbao" is published by Xiaoqi's newspaper. It usually likes to publish some anecdotes and gossip news about celebrities, and sometimes also publishes some current news, but it is basically based on curiosity. Just like this, the sales volume of a tabloid is still good, satisfying the psychological desire of many middle and lower classes to find out other people's privacy.
However, all the things I saw on this are all fabricated, and many of them are real. The newspapers are originally a place where news gathers.
Although the boss of "Pingbao" is a man with no moral integrity, you still have a lot of celebrity secrets in his hands.
This is also his way of survival.
The boss took out a newest "Pingbao" and handed it to Chen Miao, took the copper plate and threw it into the money box.
"Boss, I'll ask you something. I remember there is a photo studio on this street. Where did it move?" Chen Miao took the newspaper and asked casually.
"You remembered it wrong. There is no photo studio on this street, but there is one on the street next door." The boss said casually.
"Oh, thank you, maybe I remembered it wrong."
Chen Miao continued walking forward with a roll of newspaper in his hand...
I asked three people in a row, and they all said that there was no photo studio on this street, so I had to go to the next street if I wanted to take photos. Of course, Chen Miao did not directly ask the word "Seagull", so I was not sure if these people answered that he was the Haigull Photo Studio.
On the street next door, Chen Miao looked over directly. Before he walked far, he saw the sign of a photo studio with the words "Extraordinary" photo studio.
It is very different from the "Seagull" photo studio you are looking for.
Could it be that the information given by dancer Lan'er is wrong, or there is another photo studio called "Seagull"?
Business places like photo studios are generally open in downtown areas. Although photography is popular, ordinary people can’t take photos several times in their lives. If they take photos once, it is a considerable cost for an ordinary person.
In addition, taking photos requires printing negatives and a special darkroom is required to operate. This is a technical job, and most people really can't play with it.
Chen Miao can take photos and print them, but in terms of technology, he is still not as good as a professional photographer.
"Third brother, have you found it too?" Wu Tianlin's voice sounded behind Chen Miao.
"There should be the only photo studio nearby, right?" Chen Miao muttered to himself.
"I asked, this one is the one that is the one that is recently, but this one used to be called Haiou Photo Studio." Wu Tianlin said.
"Is that true?" Chen Miao's eyes lit up. This made him unexpectedly. The signboard of this "Extraordinary" photo studio did not look new, and it made people look like it was an old store.
"Go in and take a look."
I opened the door and walked in, as if it was quiet.
"Is anyone?"
"Yes, yes..." A middle-aged man wearing a blue-gray bib and glasses, looking slightly bald, ran out from the inside.
"We two want to take a two-inch free-capturing photo. Can you take it here?"
"Yes, yes, how dare you ask the two gentlemen what they are for?"
“Is it still asking if I take a photo?”
"Of course, if the new regulations of the police station are exempt from the crown, the purpose must be explained. Otherwise, once I take responsibility, I will be sued." The boss said with a smile.
"It is for our company registration resume." Chen Miao smiled slightly and explained.
"So that's the case, that's easy to deal with. Who will come first, two?" The boss led the two into the studio, stood behind the camera, and asked.
Chen Miao pushed Wu Tianlin over and said, "You can do it first."
"By the way, boss, it seems that your photo studio didn't call it this font before, right?"
"Yes, I just bought this store not long ago. I used to be called Haiou Photo Studio. His sign was still there, but I didn't take it away." The boss whispered, and Chen Miao looked in the direction. Sure enough, he saw a sign on the corner of the wall, and the five words "Haiou" Photo Studio were indeed written on it.
"Sir, lower your head a little, go left, okay, very few..."
The spotlight flashed, and Wu Tianlin's photo was taken.
Change to Chen Miao.
The spotlight flashed and the shot was completed quickly. It took less than a few minutes before and after. The photographer's skills were still OK, and Chen Miao could see it.
"How many pictures should I wash, do you two wash?" After the photo, the boss asked with a pen to fill out the customer's form.
"Let's wash eight pieces by one, they are all two inches." Chen Miao asked, "By the way, haven't you asked the boss for your surname?"
"My surname is Wu, my name is Wu Wenkai. What are your names?"
"Qiao'er, his surname is Wu, and my surname is Chen." Chen Miao smiled.
"Oh, this is such a coincidence." Wu Wenkai was also very happy and laughed, "The photo was taken three days later, who will pay for it?"
"How much?"
"Two pieces of ocean!"
“It’s so expensive to take a photo?”
"There are more printings for two people, so it is naturally more expensive." Wu Wenkai said with a smile.
"By the way, Boss Wu, why did you dismantle this good sign? Change it to another one?" Chen Miao suddenly looked directly at Wu Wenkai and asked.
"What, Mr. Chen said, I don't quite understand..." Wu Wenkai was stunned for a moment and looked at Chen Miao in surprise.
Although he had a calm expression, Chen Miao still found that it was time for him to ask this question just now. His left foot moved back unnaturally, which was a natural physical reaction.
"Boss Wu, I used to open a photo studio. Usually, I took over a new photo studio, and at least I had to sort out the things left by the original owner before opening. But you didn't move almost anything here, everything was the same. You just said that you just took over the photo studio, so I guess, in fact, you just changed the signboard. Am I right? Boss Wu." Chen Miao smiled, and at this time Wu Tianlin had quickly inserted behind him.
One after another, Wu Wenkai had no way out.
"Mr. Chen, you are confused about me. Even if I change the signboard, is this illegal?" Wu Wenkai asked calmly.
Chen Miao smiled and reached out to follow Wu Wenkai's drooping gaze, and was about to pull the drawer under the table.
"Mr. Chen, are you not suitable?" Wu Wenkai's face changed slightly, and he suddenly pressed his body against the drawer, preventing Chen Miao from taking the next move.
"Don't move, Boss Wu." Wu Tianlin had already taken out his gun and pressed it against Wu Wenkai's waist and eyes, "Raise your hands and retreat."
"Two gentlemen, who are you..." Wu Wenkai slowly raised his hands, slowly took a step back, and defended himself, "I am a good citizen who is law-abiding."
Chen Miao opened the drawer and reached out to touch it. A small Browning pistol appeared in his hand.
"Boss Wu, it seems that your identity is not ordinary?"
"You are spies from the Inspection Office..." Wu Wenkai seemed to have seen the matter be revealed, and screamed in surprise, turning around and trying to knock Wu Tianlin away and run away, but will Wu Tianlin give him a chance? He cut his neck heavily with a knife, and Wu Wenkai's eyes went dark and fell on the chair.
"Dog spy, you..."
"Who told you to knock him out? How can I ask now?" Chen Miao glared at Wu Tianlin.
"Third brother, what should I do now?" Wu Tianlin said embarrassedly.
"Go and drive the car over." Chen Miao ordered.
Chapter completed!