CHAPTER 94 (1/2)

Open World 19

He didn’t want to be recognized or for anyone to know that he was working here.

Xie Xi put down the wine and left without lifting his head.

The other party didn’t say anything and hadn’t seemed to recognize him.

Xie Xi left before letting out a sigh of relief. It was natural not to recognize since his appearance was too different and they only met once at school.

Even so, Xie Xi didn’t dare go that way or deliver anything to the table.

Xiao Li told him excitedly, “That person is really handsome! A heavenly dish!” Xiao Li was gay.

Xie Xi reluctantly smiled at him.

Xiao Li continued, “I don’t know who he is but did you see the watch on his wrist? It costs enough to buy us food and drinks for half our lives!”

Xie Xi remembered his classmates’ gossip during the day and knew that the young professor’s family was very good.

Xiao Li gave high praise. “He is rich and has good looks. The best in the world!”

Xie Xi couldn’t say anything. He hadn’t told the people in the bar that he was still studying, let alone that this was his teacher.

Xiao Li knew that Xie Xi wasn’t interested in men and after sensing his disinterest, left to talk to others.

Xie Xi went to the bathroom to try and calm himself down.

He stared at himself in the mirror and comforted himself, ‘I wasn’t recognized, I definitely wasn’t recognized!’

He washed his face, the cold water dripping down his cheeks onto his neck. It was very cold. Xie Xi quickly dried his face but he still felt cold. The bar maintained a constant temperature and he shouldn’t be cold wearing this. Sure enough…

Did he catch a cold from running while sweating? Xie Xi felt some panic. He didn’t want to catch a cold because the cost of illness was too high. A box of cold medicine was more than 20 yuan and he couldn’t afford it.

In fact, a cold would go away on its own after seven or eight days but it was still too much trouble. Dizziness and headaches would affect his classes and also work. If his boss found out, he would definitely be forced to take some days off.

One missed day of work meant less money and Xie Xi didn’t want that. He couldn’t catch a cold, he couldn’t. Xie Xi poured himself a large glass of hot water and gulped it.

Once his body was slightly warmer, Xie Xi suppressed some of his worries. He would go home and boil ginger soup. Maybe it would be fine!

Unfortunately, tonight was particularly busy. Xie Xi ran back and forth to serve drinks. After running a few laps inside and outside, he started sweating again.

He was already dizzy during his break. The human body wasn’t made out of iron. He hadn’t eaten well every day, was malnourished and worked very late. He had insufficient sleep and fatigue so it was natural to fall sick.

Xiao Li noticed his condition. “What’s wrong? Your face is a bit red.”

Xie Xi shook his head. “It’s nothing. I just need to the bathroom.” It was almost 11 o’clock and almost time to get off work. He intended to persist until then.

Xiao Li urged him, “If you aren’t feeling well, leave first. I’m here.”

The boss would call names after work and deduct money for those who left early. Xie Xi shook his head. “It doesn’t matter.”

His body was hot and cold and he was so miserable that he wanted to go home and hide in bed.

“Xiao Xie.” Suddenly, a rough voice speaking in a flattering tone was heard behind him.

Xie Xi tensed as he turned his head. “Mr. Wang, what’s wrong?” Behind him was the middle-aged man who had been staring at him for the past month.

Wang Qingshu stared at him greedily, his eyes filled with shameful desires. He handed a glass to Xie Xi and said, “Accompany me for a drink. You can see that I have been coming here for one month.”

Xie Xi retreated. “I’m sorry Mr. Wang, I can’t drink.”

Wang Qingshu urged him, “What’s wrong with some wine? Drink it and you’ll see.” He held out the glass with a tough gesture.

Xie Xi’s expression wasn’t good. “Mr. Wang, please don’t embarrass me!”

“You call this embarrassing you? Is it so hard to have a glass of wine? I’m been coming here for almost a month!”

Xie Xi retreated to the wall, the cold wall making his head numb. “I’m just working here, I…”

“Don’t you want money?” Wang Qingshu’s tall body covered Xie Xi. “Follow me, how much do you want me to give you?”

Xie Xi’s head buzzed and he raised his hand to punch the other person. Wang Qingshu’s face was cold as he was hit in the face. “You aren’t giving me face!”

Under normal circumstances, Xie Xi could run away but now his physical condition was extremely poor and his legs were like lead. He couldn’t lift it at all. The previous punch had used all his strength.

“You might not drink but you will have to drink today. Once you drink this, you will see…” Wang Qingshu wanted to use strength to pour it into his mouth.

Xie Xi knew there must be something added to the wine. He shook his head and cried out…

Suddenly, the glass fell to the carpet and red liquid splattered all over the place. Wang Qingshu was stunned and shouted angrily, “What fucker is meddling?”

Then a foot came over and kicked him in the middle of the chest. This force was very big and Wang Qingshu fell down.

“You… cough…” Wang Qingshu touched his chest and kept coughing.

Jiang Xie walked out of the shadows with a cold face, hands in his pockets as he declared in a condescending manner. “Get lost.”

Wang Qingshu’s face changed as he struggled to get up. “Wait, you wait for me!” He spoke these words but staggered away.

Xie Xi leaned against the wall in shock. Jiang Xie stared at him with a light frown.

Xie Xi bowed and muttered, “Thank you.”

He didn’t dare look at Jiang Xie for fear of being recognized. It was very embarrassing to work here and now something like this happened…

Xie Xi felt indescribable humiliation. He wasn’t afraid of poverty, suffering every day or of being hungry. He just didn’t want to be treated by the public as a beggar.

Jiang Xie didn’t say anything but Xie Xi felt his gaze like sharp thorns. He couldn’t stay a moment longer and suppressed his body’s trembling as he turned to leave.

“Xie Xi.” Jiang Xie accurately called out his name.

Xie Xi stopped, the blood draining from his face. This person recognized him and even remembered his name.

Jiang Xie approached him and asked, “Why work here?”

Xie Xi stiffened as he felt dumbfounded by this question. Why? How could a person with Jiang Xie’s family background understand his life?

Would he work here if there were any other options? If it wasn’t for a lack of money, how could he do this?

There was no way Jiang Xie could understand. The wine he drank tonight was a few months of salary for Xie Xi. How could Jiang Xie understand?!

Xie Xi didn’t look back as he replied stubbornly. “I’m an adult and it has nothing to do with you.”

Jiang Xie’s brow furrowed. “The thing that just happened, you…”

Humiliation rushed to Xie Xi’s brain and he couldn’t help raising his volume. “I could’ve solved it even if Teacher wasn’t there!”

Then he left. He didn’t dare go anywhere with few people. He could only stay in front and work hard.

By the way, Xie Xi regretted what he said and wanted to slap himself. It was Jiang Xie who helped him just now. If the teacher hadn’t been present, it was unimaginable what would’ve happened to Xie Xi.

He should’ve thanked Jiang Xi and explained things clearly, instead of saying something so unreasonable.

Still, he couldn’t help it because he couldn’t suppress his mood. Jiang Xie must be very disappointed to get such a response after his help. Xie Xi’s heart trembled and he only felt more powerless.