My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early-Chapter 597 - : Side Story 010 Misunderstanding (Third Update)
Chapter 597: Side Story 010 Misunderstanding (Third Update)
Song Lifei looked disbelievingly at Mu Cidian.
He asked, “Why are you here?”
“As a waiter.” Mu Cidian replied.
Song Lifei of course knew.
He saw his clothes and his actions.
“How did you think of working here?”
Mu Cidian did not answer.
Song Lifei had also drunk a bit at that moment, and on reflection, he deduced that Mu Cidian might be willing to do any job that could earn money.
He felt somewhat embarrassed at that moment. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
The man next to Song Lifei suddenly leaned over, “Are you saying this is Mu Cidian?”
Mu Cidian also looked at the man.
“Indeed it is. Had you not pointed it out, I wouldn’t have recognized him! He looks completely different now! He did not look like this when we were all in school.” The man proclaimed, then suddenly turned to the others, “Hey, everyone, we have another old classmate here.”
Everyone then walked over, all looking at Mu Cidian.
Mu Cidian stood upright.
Voices swirled around him, “Is that Mu Cidian?”
“Is it really Mu Cidian?”
“I can’t recognize him at all.”
“┭┮﹏┭┮, My idol Mu Dashuai in my heart, how could you look like this now…”
“My idol…”
Mu Cidian remained calm throughout.
A man suddenly took hold of Mu Cidian, “Since we’ve run into each other, let’s all have a drink. I’ll speak to the boss and get you the day off.”
“No need, I don’t drink now,” Mu Cidian declined.
And it was true that he didn’t touch a drop.
Given the state of his stomach, he didn’t dare drink again.
“How can you not drink? Come on, have a little.” The man urged.
Mu Cidian kept rejecting, “Really can’t drink, you guys enjoy.”
“Mu Cidian, why are you still so aloof? Weren’t you in prison? After coming out, you should have learned how to get along with people! You used to be rich and influential, but now you’re still behaving like this, who are you putting on a show for?” one man suddenly blurted out.
His words made the atmosphere in the room somewhat awkward.
Mu Cidian also recognized that man.
Back then, his small business wanted a project from the Xin family but he was refused, not because Cidian despised small businesses, but because he clearly knew the man wanted to take shortcuts because of their acquaintance.
“I’m telling the truth! Maybe after graduation, you haven’t been in touch with Mu Cidian, but when I saw him at the time, wow, he was really arrogant!” the man exaggeratedly said.
“Hey, you must be drunk. Say less,” a female classmate came forward to defuse the situation.
“Hmph,” the man snorted disdainfully, “what goes around comes around! It serves him right to end up like this today!”
“Hey, stop talking,” another classmate also intervened.
Surprisingly, Mu Cidian appeared calm, he said, “I’ll go out and get some drinks for you all.”
Saying so, he casually walked out.
No one stopped him.
After all, everyone has their dignity.
As the saying goes, nothing can be predicted in life, a man once so remarkable, had fallen to such a state today.
The moment Mu Cidian opened the door of the private room.
He suddenly found himself facing the person standing in front of him.
Xin Zaozao furrowed her brow.
She had almost forgotten that Mu Cidian worked at this KTV.
When the people inside saw Xin Zaozao, they said loudly to break the awkward atmosphere, “Song Lifei, your wife has arrived!”
Mu Cidian’s body seemed to stiffen for a moment.
His wife.
He looked at Xin Zaozao.
Xin Zaozao walked past him directly.
He stood at the door.
And heard someone inside say, “You’re the only one who brought a family member, Song Lifei, who is your sweet married life intended to show-off to?”
“I was just dining nearby, so I thought I’d come and meet Lifei’s classmates. Isn’t everyone welcoming?” Xin Zaozao laughed and spoke to everyone.
“Welcome, of course, we are!” A male classmate who was good at adjusting the atmosphere quickly responded, “Come come come, let’s give her a round of applause.”
The room was joyous once again.
Mu Cidian, it seemed, was nothing more than a minor interlude.
Mu Cidian stepped out of the private room.
He stood by the door, telling the doorman, “You go in, I’ll take over.”
“Are you sure?” The doorman was surprised.
They all worked in shifts.
Only when it was their turn did they stand by the door. Nobody liked this job because there were no tips.
“Mm-hm.”
So the doorman went inside.
Mu Cidian stood by the door.
The soundproofing effect of the private room was very good, and he couldn’t hear any noise from inside.
However, the door was constantly opening and closing, as many people needed to use the bathroom. One bathroom in the private room was definitely not enough.
Everyone coming in and out would nod at him or say hello.
Perhaps it had been many years since they’d seen each other, or perhaps his current circumstances were really pitiful, they all just gave him a polite greeting without saying much.
The night seemed to deepen.
The door was opened again.
Song Lifei walked out.
The moment he walked out, he glanced at Mu Cidian standing by the door, “It should be fine if I leave for a while, right?”
He was asking permission to leave his post.
“There are some issues,” said Mu Cidian, “but it won’t be a problem if it’s with the guests.”
Song Lifei looked at Mu Cidian and smirked, “Let’s go, let’s get some fresh air and have a smoke outside.”
Mu Cidian followed Song Lifei towards an open-air back garden in the KTV.
It’s too stuffy inside, the air outside is a lot more comfortable.
Song Lifei took out two cigarettes and handed one to Mu Cidian.
“I quit,” said Mu Cidian.
Song Lifei chuckled and lit his own cigarette.
He took a few puffs.
He slowly spoke, “I can lend you some money to start your own business. You are more than capable of running a small business. Once you’ve made money, you can pay me back.”
Song Lifei really wanted to help him.
“Not for now,” Mu Cidian rejected his offer.
He still used the term “for now.”
Song Lifei continued smoking, “It’s not that you can’t pay me back, why push yourself so hard?”
“When I can’t live on my own, I’ll seek your help,” said Mu Cidian.
Song Lifei shook his head.
A man’s pride can be quite resilient at times.
“Well, just remember not to be a stranger,” he said.
“Okay.”
“By the way, about Xin Zaozao and I…” Song Lifei raised his eyebrows, “Do you mind?”
“I don’t,” Mu Cidian said, “Everyone has their own choices.”
Song Lifei gave a small laugh.
He was sure that Mu Cidian had no feelings for Xin Zaozao anymore.
He was about to continue when he heard Xin Zaozao behind him, “Song Lifei.”
Song Lifei turned around.
Xin Zaozao held his arm, “You should cut back on smoking.”
“Okay,” Song Lifei nodded.
He stubbed out the remaining cigarette.
“Let’s go back inside.”
Then Song Lifei followed Xin Zaozao back inside.
Mu Cidian watched their figures disappear.
He had long believed that Xin Zaozao might end up choosing Ji Baili.
Thinking about it.
Once you miss certain people, they are gone forever.
Mu Cidian continued steadfastly doing his job following behind them.
The night grew later.
Some people left the private room, but Xin Zaozao and Song Lifei stayed on.
And again, someone opened the door to the private room.
Mu Cidian looked at a face of a female classmate he vaguely remembered.
She was always a shy girl in his memories.
And it seemed, she still was.
Mu Cidian smiled at her, “Lei Qian.”
“You… you recognize me,” Lei Qian said with some surprise. She was blushing even more now, perhaps due to the alcohol.
“You haven’t changed much since then.”
“Really?” Lei Qian seemed a little disappointed, “I thought I had become a little more beautiful…”
“Indeed, you look prettier,” Mu Cidian nodded.
She definitely looked better than before.
“Really?” Lei Qian seemed somewhat excited.
“Yes.”
“Thank you.”
Mu Cidian responded with a polite smile.
Having worked as a waiter, he had gotten used to smiling.
He was well-practiced after working for over a month.
“Um.. um.. can I have your number? What I mean is, we were all classmates, it’s been a long time since we last contacted, you know, just in case we need something…” Lei Qian’s face turned even more red.
“Write it down then, I can’t use my phone while working,” Mu Cidian said bluntly.
Lei Qian’s heart was pounding.
She hadn’t expected Mu Cidian to agree so readily.
Seeing him today was a huge surprise for her, not just because he had changed so drastically, but because…
She had been secretly attracted to him for many years.
She had mustered up her courage several times tonight, just to approach him.
With rising excitement, she took out her mobile phone, “Go ahead, tell me.”
Mu Cidian gave her his number.
Lei Qian saved it, almost too excited, “Can we contact more often?”
“I might be busy much of the time.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t disturb you at work, I really won’t,” Lei Qian hastily reassured.
Mu Cidian nodded with a smile.
Lei Qian’s heart was racing, thumping in her chest.
Meanwhile.
The door to the private room was opened again.
Xin Zaozao and Song Lifei came out and saw Lei Qian looking sheepishly at Mu Cidian.
