Chapter 131: I’ll Drink Myself To Death
Through continuous effort, the boy’s legs could bend back a lot, but not yet to ninety degrees.
He wanted to go out for a walk and train, but he didn’t feel like walking on his own.
So he contacted his buddy, and they went out to film videos and stroll together. In reality, he just wanted to use this as an excuse to walk.
That day, before going out, he met up with Jiushen’er. The boy intentionally asked, “Hey, Brother Shen, I’m here, are you going to treat me to meat?”
Upon seeing the boy, Jiushen’er wasn’t as happy as expected. However, the boy could see some awkwardness and guilt in his eyes.
The boy knew he felt indebted, so he reached out and patted his shoulder.
Actually, the boy knew Jiushen’er wanted to help him, but Jiushen’er was also struggling. He lived in his wife’s house and had to support his son.
Although he had several thousand yuan in income every month, and occasionally made some money from music, normally this would be considered a high income in a small town.
However, Jiushen’er was restless and had accumulated quite a bit of debt! Cough, cough.
After the boy met up with a few people, the team had grown and achieved some results. Many people speculated that the boy was only associating with them for these reasons.
The boy didn’t explain, because they had no idea he was crippled. The boy thought to himself, “Aren’t they idiots? After being crippled, shouldn’t I focus on recovery? And not fame or money? Are they crazy?”
At the very beginning, many people found the boy to be not very talkative and just giggled a lot. They all treated him like a child and thought he was only in his early twenties.
Some friends, not knowing the boy’s age, even called him “younger brother.” The boy, not knowing their age either, would call them “brother” if they looked older than him. Hahaha, it was super funny.
Jiushen’er said to the boy, “Younger brother, sometimes I feel like I have a problem. After drinking, I say all sorts of things. Don’t take it personally, and don’t take anything I say seriously.”
The boy agreed.
Jiushen’er’s wife’s name was Xiao Ying.
She also treated the boy like a younger brother, always thinking of him when she cooked something delicious and calling him over. But his wife was truly like a child.
When she was happy, it was pure joy, and flowers would bloom extra brightly just seeing her. But when her emotions flared up, she would become just like a fool.
However, the boy didn’t argue, after all, Sister-in-law Xiao Ying’s kindness to him was genuine.
Once, when they were drinking, Jiushen’er wasn’t there, only Sister-in-law Xiao Ying and two other friends. The boy intentionally provoked Xiao Ying.
“Sister-in-law, do you know why I don’t get angry no matter what my Big Brother says? It’s because he treated me to drinks beforehand and warned me not to take it seriously if he said anything out of line. He told me to just treat him like an idiot, and that he’d be fine after he got over it. So I’ve always treated my Big Brother like a child.”
Hearing this, Xiao Ying quickly chimed in, “Younger brother, you know, sometimes I’m like that too, just like your Big Brother. When I get worked up, don’t pay attention to me.”
Upon hearing this, the boy burst into laughter, “Mm-hmm, hahaha.”
Actually, the boy was provoking Xiao Ying not because he had no temper, but because he was indulging her.
The boy stayed with the team for a while. Everyone treated him well, but he noticed that these people were constantly engaged in scheming and intrigue. One would badmouth another, and another would badmouth someone else. One would get close to someone and gossip about another, and that person would then gossip about others.
They seemed harmonious on the surface, but secretly they were all competing, each wanting to be seen as superior.
Only two of the older brothers seemed to take these matters less seriously, but even they couldn’t completely avoid getting drawn into the drama.
During this time, the boy’s buddy told him, “Brother, don’t get involved in their affairs. Even if I have a falling out with them, don’t get involved. It’s too damn messy.”
The boy’s thoughts were the same: he just came out to walk and train his legs, why should he get involved in all that?
Later, Jiushen’er rented a new house. The first floor was a bar, and the second floor he converted into a media company.
He invited the boy for a drink, wanting the boy to help manage the bar and promising him all the profits. The boy refused, saying he’d help, but he wouldn’t feel at peace taking all the earnings; he’d be content with a portion.
He wasn’t there to work, and he no longer wanted to be in the service industry; it was boring.
If Jiushen’er hadn’t asked for his help, he wouldn’t have agreed.
You know, human hearts can be quite strange. Even though the boy wasn’t involved in any of the media company’s affairs and was busy managing the bar, many people behind his back were still speculating about his motives.
Some, seeing that the boy was starting to take charge, treated him very politely. Others, who were already good friends with him, saw that he hadn’t changed towards them because of this and their relationship remained strong.
Jiushen’er didn’t manage the bar at all. The boy bought lights for decoration, arranged for internet service, made phone calls to arrange for supplies, and delivered alcohol. Jiushen’er would contact people beforehand and give the boy their phone numbers.
At first, the boy would ask Jiushen’er about things. Later, he saw that this guy was so busy every day that his head was about to explode.
So, he stopped asking and they each did their own thing. The brothers had clear divisions of labor.
However, it was fortunate that the boy was helping Jiushen’er. Someone else really couldn’t have done it. On the surface, the bar was run by the boy. In reality, Jiushen’er’s mother was helping in the kitchen with cooking, and the Aunt’s words had to be listened to, as she was an elder.
Then, Sister-in-law Xiao Ying also had to be listened to when she said something, as she was the Sister-in-law. Jiushen’er also had to be listened to, as he was the Older Brother.
When the three of them said the same thing, it was manageable. But when they said different things, oh my goodness, the boy’s head would spin. Who should he listen to?
Brother Shen said to listen to him, Sister-in-law said to listen to her, and Aunt said to listen to her. Damn it, this is only because the boy was really capable and handled it clearly. If it were someone else, their CPU would have blown up.
No one was wrong; each had their own perspective and life experience. With no other choice, the boy could only analyze the merits of what each of the three said and try his best to act in a way that pleased all of them.
The bar wasn’t large; it was a quiet bar. When business was slow, it was fine. But when busy, the boy had to handle ordering food, getting drinks, serving snacks, adjusting the sound system, serving dishes, clearing tables, and preparing several teppanyaki dishes, as well as taking payments. That was truly a good workout for his legs.
He originally wanted to hire someone, but Jiushen’er never liked the people he brought in. So, the boy decided not to hire anyone. Anyway, it wasn’t busy every day, so he’d just hustle a bit more himself.
The delivery driver and the customer service representatives had a good relationship with the boy. The boy was very good at talking, after all, he had many years of working experience and had met countless people. He was very clear about maintaining relationships.
When the delivery driver arrived, without being asked, the boy would actively help him unload. When calling customer service, he would always address them as “sister,” being both polite and respectful, which was very pleasant to hear.
As a result, those from the wine suppliers who interacted with the bar spoke highly of the boy, saying what a wonderful person he was.
One day, a friend of Sister-in-law Xiao Ying’s came to the bar and drank a lot, appearing as if they had already been drinking before arriving.
Sister-in-law Xiao Ying happened to be there, so she had a few drinks with him. After the boy finished his work, he also came over to accompany them.
However, when the lecherous old man got drunk, his hands became a bit unruly, and he reached out and patted Sister-in-law Xiao Ying’s thigh.
Normally, given the boy’s temper, if Brother Shen wasn’t around and someone dared to touch his Sister-in-law, they’d be asking for a beating. However, this was a business in operation, and it was best not to cause trouble. Otherwise, people might retaliate behind his back, and the business would be difficult to sustain.
Xiao Ying looked at the boy. The boy gave her a look, and Xiao Ying stood up, saying she was going to the restroom.
As soon as she stood up, the boy directly moved to her seat and said with a smile, “Come, Big Brother, I’ll drink with you.”
In his heart, the boy thought, “Damn it, you dare to touch my Sister-in-law’s thigh? I’ll drink you to death.”
They drank from the evening until past five in the morning. The boy drank that old lecher until he couldn’t stand up. He had to call his own wife to pick him up. Before leaving, he even bumped his head on the doorframe. This made the boy inwardly delighted: Hehehe, damn you, you little punk, let’s see if you still show off.
However, he didn’t show it on his face and instead looked concerned, saying, “Oh dear, Big Brother, Big Brother, be careful.”
The old lecher’s head was dizzy from the bump, and he stubbornly said, “I, I’m fine, I, I can walk, I’m fine.”
