231: Chapter 231 Going to the Hairdresser

Zhang Wei put down his phone and laughed until he was rocking back and forth: "It looks like that scammer has finally realized he's been played for a fool by us. Haha, that's truly gratifying!"

Liu Haorui also slapped the table and laughed: "Exactly, this time it was all thanks to Xiao Xi's technical skills. We really let the scammer taste the bitterness of his actions."

Everyone finished their late-night snack and said their goodbyes with smiles. Although the day had been long and winding, they had successfully helped Liu Haorui recover the money that had been scammed, and let the scammer Huo Lian receive the lesson he deserved.

Meanwhile, in a luxury hotel room in City Name, the scammer Huo Lian sat in front of his computer, staring at his bank account balance in shock. He had just checked the account and discovered that all his money had vanished, leaving only a single transaction record showing that all funds had been transferred to an account named "China Red Cross Foundation."

He frantically called the bank's customer service, asking what had happened. The customer service representative told him that all the funds had been transferred to a charity's account, and the transfer operation had been authorized through his own account. At that moment, Huo Lian finally realized he had been scammed.

The next day, Liu Haorui came to City Name Garden to find Zhang Wei. He walked over to the sofa, patted Zhang Wei on the shoulder, and said with a serious expression: "Old Zhang, have you noticed? My luck lately has been really terrible, and I always feel like something is weighing me down. I was thinking, why don't we go get a haircut, trim away all that bad luck, and bring in some good fortune? Let's go get our hair cut together, what do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei immediately perked up: "Old Liu, now that you mention it, I also feel like I should change my hairstyle. New year, new outlook, right? Let's get a haircut and change our mood. Let's go!"

Thus, the two hummed little tunes as they arrived at the newly opened barbershop on the street corner. As soon as they stepped inside, they were captivated by the shop's comfortable environment and exquisite decor.

Zhang Wei looked around and nodded in satisfaction: "This shop looks like it really knows its stuff; with such a nice environment, the craftsmanship must be top-notch."

Liu Haorui also nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, Old Zhang, let's see just how good their skills really are."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Teacher Tony, dressed in avant-garde clothing with a stylish hairstyle, walked over and greeted them enthusiastically: "Welcome! Gentlemen, what services would you like today? We have everything here."

Zhang Wei thought for a moment and said: "Just a haircut will do."

Upon hearing this, Teacher Tony immediately smiled and said: "Alright, no problem. However, I have a complimentary service for you to try, which includes a scalp massage and premium hair care. It's excellent for your hair. Would you two gentlemen like to give it a try?"

When Liu Haorui heard about the free trial, his eyes immediately lit up: "Oh, that sounds nice. We can give it a try."

Zhang Wei said: "I'll get my haircut first."

After saying this, Zhang Wei followed another barber to get his hair cut.

When Teacher Tony heard Liu Haorui agree, he was grinning from ear to ear and immediately led him to a comfortable massage chair.

As soft music began to play, Teacher Tony started performing the scalp massage and hair care treatment. His technique was skillful and his movements were gentle, making it feel very comfortable. Liu Haorui closed his eyes, enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.

While massaging, Teacher Tony introduced: "Mr. Liu, look at the hair care products we use here; they are all imported, and the results are immediate. Plus, we happen to have a special promotion going on right now. If you miss it, you won't find this deal anywhere else."

Liu Haorui couldn't help but ask: "And what are the specific benefits of these products?"

Teacher Tony immediately perked up and said: "Oh, Mr. Liu, you've asked a great question. These hair care products are all imported from abroad and specifically designed for Asian hair types. They are especially beneficial for scalp health."

Liu Haorui was becoming tempted and said: "That sounds good. What specific services do these packages include?"

Teacher Tony smiled and said: "Our services include deep scalp cleansing, hair essence treatment, scalp massage, and more. After you're done, you'll feel like your hair has been completely revitalized. Plus, we have a promotional event right now that includes a complimentary set of imported hair care products. It's an incredible value."

Liu Haorui hesitated slightly and said: "I only came here for a haircut."

Teacher Tony immediately said: "Mr. Liu, our services are top-tier, and the results will definitely satisfy you. Besides, this promotional event is limited-time only; if you miss it, it really will be gone."

Liu Haorui was wavering and said: "Indeed, it does sound quite cost-effective."

Seeing this, Teacher Tony pushed the sales pitch even harder: "Mr. Liu, if you decide now, I can even apply for an extra special discount for you."

Liu Haorui was tempted. With a wave of his hand, he said generously: "Fine, I'll give it a try."

After saying this, Teacher Tony happily retrieved a glistening gift set of products from a nearby shelf.

"Mr. Liu, I'll start by doing a deep hair nourishing treatment for you."

Having finished his haircut, Zhang Wei was sitting on a nearby sofa feeling a bit bored, his fingers dancing across his phone screen as he focused intently on a game. Suddenly, an auntie dressed in cleaning attire walked out from the back room, carefully cradling a fish tank in her hands. Inside the tank were a few fish, their bellies turned upward, clearly lifeless. The auntie kept muttering to herself: "Oh my, the fish in this tank have died again, it's really bad luck."

She walked up to Shop Manager Song, shook her head helplessly, and said: "Shop Manager Song, look, the fish have died again." Shop Manager Song looked up and saw that the fish in the tank were indeed floating on the surface with their white bellies exposed. He sighed and said: "We've tried raising them so many times, why can't we keep them alive? It doesn't look good in the shop, and it affects the customers' mood. Auntie Li, please take care of this fish tank. From now on, let's not keep fish in the shop anymore."

Auntie Li replied: "Alright, Shop Manager Song." She turned to leave, perhaps still thinking about the dead fish, and walked somewhat absent-mindedly. As she passed by Zhang Wei, her foot slipped, and she tilted forward.

Zhang Wei was quick-witted and agile; he grabbed her to steady her. Although Auntie Li was unharmed, the fish tank in her hands crashed to the ground with a loud "bang." Water splashed everywhere, glass shards scattered across the floor, and the scene became quite chaotic for a moment.

Zhang Wei's gaze, however, was drawn to a few black stones on the ground. He crouched down, picked up one of the black, smooth-surfaced stones, and examined it carefully. The stone's surface was as smooth as a mirror, and its texture felt very delicate to the touch. He found it somewhat unique, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly what was different about it. So, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he quietly slipped the stone into his jacket pocket.