EBE Chapter 977 Shopping
Chapter 977 Shopping
After the celebratory dinner, Xu Mo and his team decided to go shopping at a nearby mall and pick up some jewelry for themselves and their families as a souvenir of the celebration. They walked into the mall, where the colorful windows displayed a variety of dazzling jewelry, attracting everyone who passed by.
"I want to buy a necklace for my mother. She has always wanted one." A Le said excitedly, his eyes sparkling in front of the jewelry counter.
"I also want to buy something to reward myself." The factory manager nodded in agreement, his eyes stopping on a shining ring.
Xu Mo followed the team silently, thinking about what he wanted to buy. When they walked to a high-end jewelry store, the staff at the door glanced at them with a strange look and raised a contemptuous smile.
"Welcome, how can I help you?" There was a hint of disdain in the staff's tone, and it was obvious that he was not optimistic about this group of young people.
"We want to see the jewelry." Xu Mo said, his tone calm and firm.
"Oh, the jewelry here is expensive and suitable for people with taste." The staff responded coldly, with a hint of contempt in their eyes, as if to say that they were not worthy.
Xu Mo frowned slightly, feeling unhappy, but he did not show it. The team members looked at each other, seeming to notice the change in the atmosphere.
"It's okay, we just came to take a look." The factory manager smiled and tried to smooth things over, trying to ease the atmosphere.
Xu Mo didn't intend to give up. He walked forward and stared at an exquisite bracelet on the counter, with a gleam in his eyes. "This bracelet is nice, can I try it?"
The staff member was a little impatient, but still handed the bracelet to him. When Xu Mo put on the bracelet, he immediately looked particularly dazzling, as if it perfectly blended with his temperament.
"This bracelet is really nice and suits me." Xu Mo smiled slightly with a firm look in his eyes.
"Of course, it's suitable for young people like you." The staff member raised a mocking smile, "But can you afford it?"
The players around him were furious and wanted to refute, but Xu Mo smiled slightly, his eyes were sharp, and he asked back: "Do you think I can't afford it?"
"Judging from your clothes, you seem to be here to have fun. There's no need to waste your time here." There was disdain in the staff's voice.
"Are you sure you want to keep talking like this?" Xu Mo's voice was low and powerful, as if it contained a deterrent force.
At this moment, customers passing by began to notice the dispute and stopped to talk among themselves. Xu Mo's aura gradually attracted their attention, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.
"You are EDG's Xu Mo, right?" A young passerby suddenly asked, his eyes sparkling with admiration. "I've seen you on the live broadcast, you're such a great player!"
"Yes, you won the game today, that's great!" Another passerby also echoed, seeming to be attracted by Xu Mo's aura.
The staff member's face instantly turned ugly, and the contempt just now was replaced by shame. He didn't expect that the young man in front of him was actually a star in the e-sports circle, and he couldn't help but feel a little flustered.
"Sir, you can buy with confidence, the price is absolutely fair." The staff's attitude changed instantly, and the smile on his face became fake and forced.
"I think you'd better keep your attitude." Xu Mo smiled slightly, with a hint of disdain in his tone, "I don't need you to decide whether I'm worthy or not."
The passers-by around applauded Xu Mo's counterattack, and the atmosphere instantly became heated. Xu Mo's aura and strength made people look at him with admiration, and the team members couldn't help but feel proud of him.
"Let's go, don't waste time." Xu Mo turned around and led his team members out of the jewelry store, feeling secretly satisfied.
As they were walking out of the mall, Xu Mo suddenly noticed a figure not far away sneaking up on Ah Le's bag. Xu Mo's intuition told him that this guy definitely had bad intentions.
"Be careful!" he shouted, and rushed towards the thief. The thief obviously didn't expect to be discovered, and hurriedly turned around and tried to run away.
"Stop!" Xu Mo chased after him with all his might. With his agility just now, he instantly closed the distance between him and the thief.
Seeing this, the thief panicked and tried to threaten Xu Mo with the knife in his hand. "Don't come over! I have a knife!" His voice trembled, and he was obviously uneasy about his behavior.
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Xu Mo smiled coldly and moved forward fearlessly, his movements as fast as lightning.
The knife in the thief's hand slashed through the air, but Xu Mo easily dodged it. Xu Mo's reaction speed and flexibility shocked the passers-by around him, and they all stopped and watched the scene intently.
"You are courting death!" Xu Mo's voice was like thunder, instantly breaking the thief's psychological defense. He jumped up, grabbed the thief's wrist, and threw him to the ground, with the knife falling to the side.
"The police will be here soon!" Xu Mo said calmly, pressing his palm on the thief's back without mercy.
The passers-by around applauded and marveled at Xu Mo's skills. The contempt and ridicule just now disappeared at this moment, and Xu Mo's image was instantly sublimated in their hearts.
Soon after, the police arrived at the scene, arrested the thief and took him away. Xu Mo stood up, patted the dust off his hands, smiled slightly, and turned to walk towards the team members.
"You are so awesome, Xu Mo!" A Le said excitedly, his eyes full of admiration.
"It's nothing. The most important thing is to stay alert." Xu Mo smiled indifferently, his eyes firm.
"Tonight's celebration is truly unforgettable!" the factory director said with a smile, and everyone nodded, their admiration for Xu Mo growing day by day.
Xu Mo was secretly proud of himself. Although it was just a small move, it made him more determined in his belief that courage and determination are also needed in life, just like the fearlessness and persistence when facing a strong enemy in a game.
As the night deepened and the lights on the busy streets were bright, Xu Mo and his team decided to go to the nearby night market. The lively atmosphere of the night market attracted them, and the colorful stalls, tempting food and cheerful hawking seemed to be calling everyone who passed by.
"Let's go, there are skewers here!" Ah Le pointed to a stall excitedly and rushed over. The other team members followed closely behind. Xu Mo smiled slightly and felt a warm feeling in his heart. Their laughter and joy intertwined in the night sky, which was particularly moving.
As they were enjoying the food, Xu Mo's eyes were attracted by a familiar figure. It was Yu Widow, who was selecting jewelry with her friends at a stall. Xu Mo was startled and quickly walked forward: "Yu Widow, I didn't expect to meet you here!"
Widow Yu turned around, a hint of surprise on her face, but it was soon covered by a complex emotion. Her eyes moved between Xu Mo and Rita beside her, as if she was dissatisfied with Rita's presence. "Oh, Xu Mo, you are here too." There was a hint of coldness in her tone.
Rita noticed Yu's mood and was slightly startled, feeling a little uneasy. She wanted to greet her warmly, but was stopped by Yu's attitude, and instead seemed a little embarrassed.
"We just celebrated our victory in the game and came here to relax." Xu Mo tried to ease the atmosphere and said with a smile. "Are you guys also visiting the night market?"
"Yes, I just happened to pass by." Widow Yu's tone was still cold, and there was a hint of unhappiness in her eyes, as if she was jealous of Rita's existence.
"Widow Yu, you know, Rita is my teammate, and we have always been very good friends." Xu Mo explained patiently, secretly thinking in his mind how to mediate this awkward situation.
"Oh, I know." There was a hint of sarcasm in Yu Widow's tone, "It's just that it seems that your relationship seems to be closer than I thought."
"We are just friends." Rita blushed slightly and looked a little embarrassed.
"Friends?" Yu Widow sneered, "It seems that your relationship is more than that?"
Xu Mo's heart tightened, realizing that things were getting tricky. He knew that Yu Widow's attitude towards Rita was not simply jealousy, but was hiding a deeper emotion. He decided to take a positive attitude to resolve this minor incident.
"Widow Yu, you are one of the best players I know. I have always admired your strength." Xu Mo tried to change the subject. "And Rita also performed very well in the competition. She deserves everyone's respect."
Widow Yu's expression eased a little, but she still said unwillingly: "But she is not the only friend around you."
"I know you care about me, and I also cherish our friendship." Xu Mo smiled slightly, his eyes firm, "But I hope you can understand that the relationship between teammates is also important."
After a few seconds of silence, Yu Widow finally sighed, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Well, I'm just a little uneasy. After all, you spend too much time together."
"I understand how you feel." Xu Mo said softly, "But please believe me, friendship and trust are the most important."
After some mediation, Widow Yu's mood seemed to improve, and the coldness on her face was gradually replaced by warmth. "Thank you, Xu Mo, I will try to adjust my mentality."
"That's good." Xu Mo smiled and turned to Rita, "Let's continue shopping. We were talking about bars just now. I heard there's a very good bar nearby. Shall we go check it out?"
"Okay!" Ale responded excitedly, and the other team members also agreed, and the atmosphere became lively again.
They walked towards the bar with laughter and joy. As soon as they reached the door of the bar, Xu Mo suddenly noticed a group of hooligans gathered at the door, with obscene expressions, as if they were spying on the people coming in and out.
"It looks a bit troublesome." Xu Mo said in a low voice, his eyes alert.
"Let's not go in." Ale was a little worried.
"It's okay, I'll take care of it." Xu Mo said firmly, secretly thinking about how to deal with it.
He walked forward, facing the hooligans, and said calmly and forcefully: "What are you doing here?"
"Hey, kid, you're really brave." One of the hooligans raised a mocking smile, "We just want to have some fun. What, you want to meddle in other people's business?"
"I advise you to leave here." Xu Mo's voice was like thunder, and he did not back down.
The hooligans looked at each other, as if they were assessing Xu Mo's threat. Xu Mo's heart tightened, and he secretly decided not to show mercy. He took a step forward, with a fierce momentum, like a beast, which made the hooligans panic.
"What do you want to do?" The gangsters began to retreat, obviously intimidated by Xu Mo's aura.
"I don't want to waste time with you." Xu Mo's voice was low and powerful. "If you don't want anything to happen, leave now."
At this moment, behind Xu Mo, the team members also stood up and worked together to form a strong barrier. Seeing this, the gangsters felt uneasy and finally chose to retreat and hurriedly left the door of the bar.
"That's great, Xu Mo!" A Le patted his shoulder excitedly, his eyes full of admiration.
"You are so amazing!" Rita also exclaimed with an appreciative smile on her face.
Xu Mo smiled slightly, feeling secretly proud in his heart. Although it was just a small conflict, he knew very well that courage and determination were indispensable in every corner of life.
Xu Mo and his team left the bar and decided to go to a nearby barbecue stall for dinner. As the night deepened, the air was filled with the tempting aroma of barbecue, which completely whetted the appetites of the team members.
"The barbecue here is absolutely first-rate!" Ah Le said excitedly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Let's go, let's order some." Xu Mo took the lead and walked towards the stall, followed by Rita and Yu Widow, and the other team members also gathered around.
The boss was a middle-aged man with a warm smile on his face. When he saw them coming, he immediately greeted them: "Welcome! What would you like to eat?"
"Let's have some lamb skewers, chicken wings, and grilled corn!" Ale recommended excitedly, and everyone agreed.
Xu Mo asked the boss: "Boss, what is the most popular thing here?"
"Of course it's our secret lamb skewers. The meat is so tender and you can't stop eating it once you take a bite!" The boss replied with a smile, his eyes sparkling with pride.
"Then give me ten skewers!" Xu Mo said generously, thinking about making everyone enjoy the meal.
"Okay, it'll be right there!" The boss got busy. The flames jumped on the grill, the skewers of meat sizzled on the charcoal, and the aroma filled the air.
"It's great. It's so pleasant to eat barbecue on a night like this." Rita sighed with a happy smile on her face.
Just as everyone was enjoying the food, there was suddenly a pungent smell of smoke. Xu Mo frowned, looked around, and found wisps of black smoke coming out from behind the barbecue stall.
"Boss, there seems to be a fire back there!" he shouted.
The boss was startled and immediately turned around to check. His face turned pale in an instant: "How could this happen? Quick, everyone, get out!"
Xu Mo's heart tightened, and he quickly instructed the team members: "Everyone step back first and keep your distance!"
Widow Yu and Rita also realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly pulled the other team members back, fearing that they would be choked by the thick smoke.
The fire spread quickly, igniting the surrounding wood and plastic items. The flames became more ferocious in the dark night. Xu Mo's heart tightened, but he knew not to panic. He quickly dialed 119 and reported the fire.
"We can't just wait here, we have to find a way to put out the fire!" He turned to the team members and said, "Does anyone know how to use a fire extinguisher?" (End of this chapter)