My Terrible Life in Those Years

I saw Wan Ning's shoulder visibly tremble.

Her delicate face was somewhat dim under the light, making it difficult to see whether there was any red cloud formation on it.

"Wan Ning, you're here so early today?" I greeted her somewhat awkwardly. Although I could brazenly talk big in front of Boss Kang Ning and Uncle Ye, I still felt incredibly guilty in front of her.

Normally, she would come to help Kang Ning check the accounts around 11 o'clock. What's going on today?

She nodded to me and Uncle Ye as a greeting: "I need to talk to my brother about something, so I came a little early today."

That's right. If it hadn't been for such a coincidence, she wouldn't have been able to hear what I just said, would she?

When we saw Uncle Ye, that old fox, with his sly eyes darting back and forth between our faces, we both realized with a start that my words just now seemed to be a challenge to the boss, and an indication of something.

The girl with the ponytail was both embarrassed and annoyed. She strode into the store and asked Kang Ning in a low voice, "Brother, why did you call me here so early? Is there something wrong with the accounts?"

Kang Ning closed the door halfway and pulled her inside to talk quietly.

Uncle Ye and I exchanged a glance, both thinking that this young boss was acting suspiciously and was definitely up to something.

They were talking while looking at me.

They must be talking about me, right? This little boss, really...

Wan Ning didn't speak at this moment, she just kept shaking her head and waving her hands!

A negative expression!

At this moment, many guests arrived outside, so I had to give up my plan to eavesdrop by the door and go to greet them first.

Uncle Ye looked at me with amusement as I kept glancing towards the door while I was greeting guests.

I do think the young boss was acting a bit strange today.

Just then, a tall young man came to the stall. His leather shoes were shiny, and his hair was neatly combed. He looked very stylish and arrogant, giving me a disapproving glance.

I quickly went to him and handed him the order menu.

"What would you like to eat, handsome? Just order from the list above and let me know!"

The young man gave me amusement, didn't take the menu, pushed me aside, and walked straight into the store. His strength and aura reminded me of two words: arrogant!

Before he even reached the door, he shouted, "Kang Ning, Xian Kang Ning!"

I was taken aback. This young man actually knew the boss? Was he not here to eat?

Just then, I saw the shop owner rush out of the store to greet me. He smiled at my face, which I had never smiled at before, and it was as bright as a flower.

I was amazed. So the young owner of Corning knew how to laugh?

"Chengzai, you're here? Come in and sit down! Wanning is inside too!" They were as enthusiastic as if they were seeing his sugar daddy.

What's going on? I glanced at Uncle Ye, who also shook his head, indicating that he didn't recognize him.

Then, I looked inside from the outside and saw Kang Ning with Wan Ning and that young Cheng Zai sitting at a dining table, greeting each other.

I was completely baffled and couldn't understand it at all.

It doesn't matter if I don't understand, I can go and listen. It's impossible to listen secretly, so I'll go openly.

"Uncle Ye, I'm going to the restroom!" I put down the groceries and ran inside. Uncle Ye's eyes crinkled with laughter when he saw me like this. This kid really is just like me when I was young.

When Corning saw me enter the store, he stared at me with his eyes: Did you want to eavesdrop or slack off?

I glanced at Wan Ning, then at the direction of the restroom, and slowly made my way there.

She overheard their conversation: "Wan Ning, what do you usually like to do?"

In front of Wan Ning, the young man's arrogance completely disappeared, and he smiled at her!

Just like my little black dog at home, when it sees me come home, it circles around me and wags its tail incessantly, because it knows that I will feed it.

The young man Cheng Xiaoqing is like that little black dog, wagging his tail at Wan Ning!

"I don't really like anything!" Wan Ning didn't say much, as if she would only answer when he asked her a question.

I had a keen sense that something was wrong.

"Weren't you going to the toilet? What are you doing here so slowly?" Kang Ning said, displeased.

I ignored his scolding and smiled at Kang Ning, saying, "Oh, yes, I need to use the restroom, but I need to prepare myself a bit before I can relieve myself!"

Wan Ning immediately laughed, but then suddenly remembered that there were guests in front of her, so she quickly covered her mouth with her little hand.

When Cheng Xiaonian saw her smiling face, his heart stirred. But then he immediately remembered that her smile wasn't because of him, but because of me, and his expression completely changed.

"Hey Kangning, is this your temporary worker? How can you have no manners at all?" His tone and expression made him look exactly like the little black dog I was holding food in my hand but not throwing it to him!

I burst out laughing when I thought of this scene.

"What are you laughing at? A country bumpkin temporary worker, daring to be arrogant in front of me?"

Cheng Xiaonian almost slammed his fist on the table. The meaning was clear: my boss, who always looked to him for favors, was acting like I, a temporary worker with no status, was showing him no respect and even laughing at him.

If Wan Ning hadn't been here, I reckon he might have picked up the teacup on the table and poured it over me.

I find it even funnier. How am I arrogant?

If Wan Ning hadn't been here, I think I would have thrown the tea at him first instead of him!

"Sir, are you here to order? Please take the order slip and call me when you're done!"

I suddenly stopped smiling, straightened my back, and stood up. He was sitting, and I was standing. I was already taller than him, and from this position, I was even more superior!

"If you're here to cause trouble, I'm sorry, but I'll ask you to leave!"

Kang Ning almost lost his tongue. What was wrong with this guy? How dare he accuse his own friend of causing trouble?

Cheng Xiaonian's face turned ashen, and he looked like he was about to slam his fist on the table.

Pointing at me angrily, he said, "What do you mean 'guest'? What do you mean 'order'? I'm your boss's friend, your boss invited me here! What kind of attitude is this?"

I asked, puzzled, "Since you're neither a guest nor my friend, what kind of attitude do you expect from me?"

The more ashen his face became, the more delighted I felt. I had almost guessed why he had come here.

He was invited by the boss, and he came specifically because of her ponytail.

Does someone like that deserve a girl as good as Xiaomawei?

Even if he were to say that, even if it were me, I feel like I'm not good enough for her!

Cheng Xiaonianqing never expected that I would dare to refute him.

Not wanting to make a move in front of Xiaomawei, he glared at Kang Ning with a livid expression.

I wasn't going to let him off the hook: "You said I have no manners? Let me ask you, in what way have I lacked manners? Did I curse at you, hit you, or kick you out? You said I'm just a temporary worker from the countryside, and with that expression and tone, I feel like you're implying that we all look down on us. Let me add one more thing: without our group, do you think Huacheng could still function normally?"

I know very well that locals in Huacheng make up less than one-tenth of the total population. The rest are people from other places who come here to find food. It's just a matter of some people eating a big meal while others eat fast food!

Like this barbecue stall, could they have kept it running if they hadn't hired temporary workers like me and Xiao Luo? Obviously not!

Even the small business owner didn't expect me to be this sharp-tongued!