Chapter 238, Side Story 2: The End
Chapter 238, Side Story 2: The End
Second side story
Three years later...
"Youcheng, a bunch of people have arrived in the next private room..."
Meng Youcheng, holding the plate, paused for a second, thought for a moment, and asked, "And then?"
The woman lowered her head and thought for a moment, "They said... we don't need female waitresses. You're the only man in our shop."
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "Why?"
The woman looked at him and sighed. "Let me tell you the truth in a foreign country. That group of people have been interested in you since they came in, and they specifically asked you to serve them. They are all the company's bosses, and we can't afford to offend them. I'm giving you two choices: first, go there; second, leave."
Meng Youcheng stared blankly at the plate in his hand.
After arriving in this city, he had a string of bad luck. In his first month here, he was swindled out of all his money. He had no money for food or sleep, and he searched everywhere for work, but because he was from out of town, he made no progress...
He finally met this woman during a period of hardship. She gave him food and let him work at her bar, which gave him a stable job.
If I lose this job, what will I do in the future?
Meng Youcheng nodded, picked up the wine in front of him, and put it on the plate. "I understand."
He turned and left as soon as he finished speaking.
Meng Youcheng slowly exhaled, walked unhurriedly up the stairs to the VIP room, gently knocked on the door, and then pushed it open and entered...
It was very noisy inside, and crowded with people.
Meng Youcheng glanced around briefly and noticed that most of the men were middle-aged, with the typical beer bellies.
They stood up one by one and started talking animatedly. Meng Youcheng tried his best to remain silent, quietly walked over, placed the wine tray on the table, and whispered, "These are the drinks you ordered."
Just as I was about to turn and leave, the group of men suddenly stopped talking. "Hey...why don't you want to sit down and have a couple of drinks?"
Meng Youcheng chose to ignore it and was preparing to take a step...
A man suddenly grabbed his hand. "I'm talking to you, didn't you hear me?"
Meng Youcheng immediately put on a fake smile, "Sorry, I'm a little hard of hearing."
The man pulled him forcefully, forcing him to sit down, then picked up a glass of wine. "Drink."
Meng Youcheng maintained his fake smile. "Outside..."
"Don't worry..."
The man placed a hand on his leg. "I've already spoken to your boss. You're on my time tonight. Even if you don't go out all night, she won't say a word. Relax and sit down. Come on, have a drink with me."
"Hahaha……"
Laughter immediately erupted from the side.
Meng Youcheng looked at the wine in front of him with some unease. This wine was quite strong. If he accidentally got drunk, wouldn't everything be over?
The man gently rubbed his leg. "What's wrong, handsome young man? Aren't you giving me face?"
Meng Youcheng was suddenly in a dilemma, hesitatingly picking up the wine in front of him...
Just then, the door suddenly opened...
Just then, someone nearby exclaimed, "Oh, Chairman Jiang is here?"
Meng Youcheng didn't pay much attention and nervously drank the glass of wine, his throat burning with pain.
Light footsteps sounded behind me, along with a strangely familiar voice, "Sorry everyone, there was a traffic jam on the way, I was a few minutes late."
Meng Youcheng didn't look back; his mind was filled with thoughts of how to escape this hellish place.
The person behind me walked very fast and arrived at the dining table in no time...
"Chairman Jiang, please sit down... why are you still standing?"
Meng Youcheng felt the intense gaze, looked up, and froze.
Jiang... Jiang Yuming?
Their eyes met, filled with disbelief. People around them urged Jiang Yuming to sit down quickly, but Meng Youcheng hesitated for a moment before averting his gaze.
Jiang Yuming's lips curled slightly as he sat down. "Who is this? I've never seen him before."
He pointed at Meng Youcheng and asked.
The middle-aged man next to him replied, "He's a waiter at this hotel. Isn't he handsome? Chairman Jiang? I saw him bustling around at the front desk as soon as I came in, and I took a liking to him immediately. I have good taste, don't I?"
As he spoke, he kept rubbing Meng Youcheng's leg with one hand.
Jiang Yuming's eyes were filled with anger, but he didn't show it. He smiled slightly and said, "You do have a good eye."
The man picked up the glass of wine in front of him and placed it in front of Meng Youcheng. "Here... offer Chairman Jiang a toast!"
Meng Youcheng was somewhat embarrassed...
"Hurry up!"
The man next to him urged him on.
Meng Youcheng could only nervously pick up the glass of wine in front of him, "Chairman Jiang... Chairman Jiang..."
Jiang Yuming picked up the glass of wine in front of him, smiled, and said, "Don't be nervous, speak slowly."
I'd like to propose a toast to you.
Jiang Yuming smiled and nodded. "I'll also toast you."
After finishing their drinks, the two had just sat down when the middle-aged man next to them began to get restless again, constantly touching Meng Youcheng...
As the drinking party began, everyone chatted and laughed, but Meng Youcheng was indeed very uneasy, and Jiang Yuming was also keeping a close eye on the situation.
Less than five minutes later, Jiang Yuming picked up the chopsticks in front of him and slammed them hard on the table, making a loud noise. "Damn it!"
"What's wrong, Chairman Jiang?"
Everyone is puzzled.
Without a second thought, Jiang Yuming stood up, rushed to Meng Youcheng, grabbed the lewd man's hand, and asked, "Does it feel good to touch?"
The sleazy man was stunned for a moment, "Jiang..."
Jiang Yuming pulled a small knife from his pocket and forcefully pinched his hand. Seeing this, the bystanders immediately tried to stop him, but Jiang Yuming coldly said, "Today, damn it, anyone who dares to stop me? Shixing Group, we'll never let them live together!"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
The middle-aged man, whose hand had been grabbed, immediately struggled, but it was all in vain. He could only beg for mercy, "Chairman Jiang... please spare me, what did I do wrong? Let me go, I apologize to you, I have elderly parents and young children to support, please, please let me go..."
Jiang Yuming's face darkened. "You harmed my people, so you should pay the price!"
Without saying a word, he picked up the knife and slashed it forcefully...
……
"Uncle..."
Meng Youcheng and Jiang Yuming strolled down the street; they had just come out of the police station.
Meng Youcheng belatedly glanced at him, "Hmm?"
Jiang Yuming glanced at him cautiously. "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive just now. I couldn't stand seeing that person touching you, so I cut off his finger. I've caused you trouble, but don't worry, with me here, they won't do anything to you. I promise they won't disturb your life!"
Meng Youcheng hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Mm."
"How have you been lately?"
Meng Youcheng glanced at him. "It's alright."
"Have you been here all this time?"
Meng Youcheng nodded. "Yes."
"Why would you take this kind of job? It's so unsafe. If I hadn't been here today, you might have... or Uncle... do you do this often?"
Meng Youcheng immediately shook his head and explained, "No... don't overthink it. I've been here for over a year, and this is the first time I've encountered something like this. Thank you very much for your help."
"Oh……"
Jiang Yuming breathed a sigh of relief.
The two of them walked down the street, occasionally stealing glances at each other, constantly looking for an opportunity to chat.
Where do you live?
Jiang Yuming asked, "Can I stay at your place tonight?"
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "You...don't have anywhere to stay?"
Jiang Yuming nodded with a slightly aggrieved look. "I originally came here on a business trip. I hadn't booked a hotel or arranged my time, but I was too busy with work, so I just came. I was thinking of finding a guesthouse nearby, but it seems like the guesthouses here are all quite unsafe..."
Meng Youcheng thought for a moment, and was just about to speak...
"Uncle, we've known each other for so many years, please do me a small favor. I really have nowhere to stay tonight, you can't bear to let me sleep on the streets, can you?"
Meng Youcheng thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, then come to my house."
……
On their way to Meng Youcheng's house, they passed a pharmacy. Jiang Yuming said he had an upset stomach and went in to buy some medicine.
Less than five minutes later, Jiang Yuming came out of the pharmacy. Meng Youcheng asked him, "Where's the medicine you bought?"
Jiang Yuming stammered, "I ate it."
……
After walking for a full half hour, we finally arrived at Meng Youcheng's place. It was a small rented room with very few things inside; you could see everything at a glance.
Jiang Yuming looked around and then asked, "You live here?"
Meng Youcheng nodded. "Mm."
Jiang Yuming thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Compared to where we used to live, this place is indeed much better. Do you remember where we used to live? I went to see it a few days ago. The old buildings have all been demolished, and that stinky toilet is gone too. The more disgusted we were when we first went there, the more we miss it now."
Meng Youcheng remained silent.
Jiang Yuming looked up at him and said, "You've had such a hard time here, why don't you come to me? Don't you know that I inherited my brother's estate? You can't possibly not know, this has already been on the news."
Meng Youcheng lowered his head and remained silent.
"Because you're afraid? You're afraid to face me?"
Meng Youcheng shook his head, poured himself a glass of water, and changed the subject, saying, "Have some water..."
Jiang Yuming was stunned when he saw the glass of water in his hand. He hesitated for a moment, but in the end he didn't say anything. He reached out, took the water, and took a sip.
"I'm a little hungry, Uncle. I didn't eat enough. Could you make me something to eat? I'd really like your cooking..."
Meng Youcheng nodded, turned and went to the kitchen, "Let me see what dishes we have..."
Jiang Yuming watched his retreating figure, his face expressionless.
After a moment, he poured some more water into the cup, then took a packet of medicine out of his pocket and put it into the water...
After stirring it well, she went to Meng Youcheng's side. "Uncle... this is water I just poured for you again. Have a sip; you must be very thirsty."
"Thanks."
……
"I'm so hot..."
Jiang Yuming immediately came to his side. "What's wrong, Uncle?"
Meng Youcheng looked unwell, his face flushed, and he kept rubbing his body with his hands. "I feel so uncomfortable..."
"It hurts so much... I want... it so bad..."
Jiang Yuming took off his coat. "Uncle, what do you want?"
"I don't know... but... it really hurts..."
Jiang Yuming reached out a hand and unbuttoned his shirt. "Shall I help you?"
Meng Youcheng looked up at him, "Okay..."
……
It started raining heavily outside. Meng Youcheng slightly opened his eyes and saw Jiang Yuming shirtless, holding a computer and working diligently.
His lower body was covered by the blanket, so nothing could be seen.
Meng Youcheng suddenly felt a headache coming on and shifted his body...
"You're awake?"
Jiang Yuming immediately noticed and asked.
"I..."
Jiang Yuming looked at him without changing his expression, "You took off my clothes yesterday..."
"Huh? I..."
"It's probably because you haven't done it in a long time, and when you saw me, you couldn't control yourself."
Meng Youcheng immediately sat up. "I'm sorry..."
"You don't need to apologize to me, it's not the first time anyway."
Meng Youcheng was stunned.
"I bought two plane tickets back to China. Come back with me, Chengming... I miss you."
Meng Youcheng hesitated before saying, "I...?"
"My life has stabilized now. My brother and Cheng have both passed away. I have no one to rely on anymore. Uncle, you are all I have left in this world."
"Shall we start over?"
[Instance 2: The End]
I'm sorry, I haven't been able to come up with a good story to continue writing about Dungeons 3 and 4, so I apologize that there will be no side stories for Dungeons 3 and 4. I really apologize, I thought about it all day yesterday but still couldn't come up with any inspiration, so the story ends here. Sorry.
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