San Francisco slums.
Chen Mo stands on some old and dilapidated streets and looks at a shop opposite.
The clean glass windows are in sharp contrast to the dirty streets. There are several kinds of vegetables on the wooden inclined shelves on both sides of the door.
"Chen's shop, it should be here."
Chen Mo glanced at the tramp sitting in the corner next to the shop and made sure of it.
Just as Chen Mo was about to cross the road to have a look, he found that Eddie block was coming from a distance.
Chen Mo can't help but stop and watch Eddie block say hello to the tramp at the door of the shop, then push the door into the shop.
"So clever."
Chen Mo couldn't help laughing, and then walked over.
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"Hi, Mrs. Chen!"
Pushing open the glass door of the shop, Eddie block said hello to her boss.
Eddie Brock's apartment is near here. This Chen's shop has all kinds of things, including snacks, drinks and breakfast. He comes here at least once a day and knows Mrs. Chen, the owner of the shop very well.
"How are you doing, Eddie?"
Mrs. Chen asked as she gathered behind the counter.
"As before."
Eddie Brock said as he walked toward the shelf inside.
"Is it?"
Looking at Eddie block, Mrs. Chen felt that the young man was a little different from before, and seemed more composed.
Eddie Brock shrugged at Mrs. Chen and went to the shelf to pick up the food.
He has seen the recent changes of the life foundation, and he has completely put down his mind of seeking trouble and put his energy into work and accompanying his girlfriend.
With Chen Mo's warning and lessons, Eddie block changed her original reckless style and began to dig into the news objectives and events. In recent days, the reports have had a good response and the boss is very satisfied. This month's bonus is absolutely indispensable.
Mrs. Chen shook her head helplessly. As soon as she took her eyes back from Eddie block, she heard the bell hanging at the door of the shop ring again. A tall and strong figure pushed the door in.
Mrs. Chen could not help mentioning that the gang of gangsters who often come to extort and rob came again.
This is a slum. The public security is chaotic and the gangs are rampant. Even if she pays a lot of protection fees on time, these greedy guys will come to extort and rob from time to time. Most of her small income is taken away by these gangsters. She just barely lives.
Mrs. Chen couldn't help but lament. It seems that she will be busy again these days. When will this kind of life come to an end!
But when she saw the face of the newcomer, she couldn't help but be shocked. It wasn't the gangster she thought was coming in, but a handsome Asian youth in a suit.
"Hello, what can I do for you?"
Asked Mrs. Chen in English.
Chen Mo looked at the kind-hearted and thin Mrs. Chen behind the counter and said with a smile in Chinese.
"Take a look."
When Mrs. Chen heard Chen Mo's Chinese, she could not help but show some intimacy on her face. The security of her area is not very good, and there are not many Chinese people living in it, and they seldom meet.
It was very happy to meet her compatriot, Mrs. Chen. For a while, the melancholy in her heart was forgotten. She smiled and said to Chen Mo in Chinese.
"I haven't seen you before. Did I just move here?"
They are in a slum here, and there are not many outsiders. Most of the people who come here to buy things are people who live in nearby apartments. That's why she asked.
Chen Mo nodded in accordance with her words.
"Just a few days ago."
When Mrs. Chen heard the words, she kindly reminded her.
"Then you must be careful at night. Try not to go out after 12 o'clock. The security in this block is not very good."
"Thank you."
Chen Mo nodded with a smile and walked into the shop.
Eddie Brock also saw Chen Mo, but at this time, Chen Mo has returned to his original appearance, so Eddie Brock did not recognize him, just looked at Chen Mo, and then moved his eyes away.
Just when Chen Mo was looking at the neat shelves and was about to buy something, the door was opened again. Then he heard a fierce male voice.
"A bottle of whisky! Don't forget to change me! "
Chen Mo and Eddie Brock both turned to the counter. They saw a strong man with a beard and a fierce face standing in front of the counter. But although he said change, he didn't pay at all. Instead, he looked at Mrs. Chen behind the counter fiercely. Obviously, he didn't really come to buy things.Eddie Brock, who lives here, naturally sees the identity and purpose of the man at a glance. This is a gangster, and he is obviously blackmailing Mrs. Chen.
Chen Mo is also very clear about the identity of this man, because he came to blackmail Mrs. Chen several times in the film, which is why Chen Mo came here this time.
In the movie, the "venom" swallows the gangster who comes to blackmail again. But now, the venom and other symbionts are all in Chen Mo's hands. There will be no "venom" in the world, and Eddie block can't help Mrs. Chen.
Chen Mo didn't want to let his compatriot continue to be bullied because of his own reasons, so he originally intended to come to see the situation, then find out the gangster and solve him, but now he has sent him to his home, which saves Chen Mo a lot of effort.
In front of the counter, Mrs. Chen's face changed at the first time when she saw the man. When she heard the other side's words, she begged.
"Please, I'm just a small business."
She can't stand the incessant blackmail of these gangsters. If she goes on like this, her business won't go on at all.
However, it's obvious that the gangster doesn't care about Mrs. Chen's life and death. When the shop is closed, the next one will reopen to let him continue to blackmail.
"Pa!"
The strong man slapped his left hand heavily on the counter, making a huge noise, which made Mrs. Chen shrink back.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
The man said, extending his right hand to his waist, took out a pistol and pointed it at Mrs. Chen, who was panicking behind the counter.
"Hurry up! Otherwise, the protection fee will increase! "
Eddie Brock hid behind the shelf and looked at a robbery at the counter. His face was full of tangles. He wanted to help, but he knew that he had to rush out now to get rid of one more victim of the robbery. It was meaningless, which made him bowed his head.