The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 125.2

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Twenty years later, Shen Dayao’s murderous intent towards Han Xu had been ignited once again.

Although Ye Ming was aware of these matters, he had no intention of taking revenge for Han Xu, single-mindedly focused on raising Shen Ye’s favorability value. So despite this knowledge, he never took the initiative to expose him.

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Shen Ye loved Ye Ming very deeply. Although Ye Ming had been adopted, he was a few years older than him and already held an important position in the company. Many people gossiped about Ye Ming outside, but Shen Ye unflaggingly trusted him and liked him without fail. He truly believed from the bottom of his heart that a portion of everything in this family belonged to Ye Ming, and wasn’t as guarded against Ye Ming as Shen Dayao was.

Although Ye Ming didn’t want to make any trouble, only wanting to fill up his favorability value before leaving, Shen Dayao had no intention of letting him off. He felt that he was a serious threat, and was convinced that this unknown variable that had seduced his son had to be eliminated, and that he should’ve killed him twenty years ago. ZXfpQx

Ye Ming detected that Shen Dayao’s patience was gradually dwindling, as he clearly made greater efforts to expel him from the company, and knew that Shen Dayao was ready to make his move.

Because of Shen Dayao’s actions, many people knew that he was dissatisfied with Ye Ming. Shen Ye caught wind of this news at school, and rushed back in a hurry to make his stance clear. He reassured Ye Ming, letting him know that he’d never be like his father and those other people. He absolutely trusted him and was willing to share everything with him.

Shen Ye’s favorability value was merely one point short, so Ye Ming asked Shen Ye to meet up with him at a hotel.

When Ye Ming arrived at the hotel, Shen Ye said he’d go explain everything to Shen Dayao, and tell him about their relationship. He absolutely wouldn’t let Ye Ming bear everything alone, because he was a part of the Shen family too.

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The young man’s eyes were filled with determination, his feelings very sincere. He had really set his mind on doing so, naively believing that they’d be able to last until the very end, thinking that his courage alone would be able to break through all the obstacles in their way.

Of course, Ye Ming believed in Shen Ye’s sincerity. He thought, perhaps if their two families hadn’t had such a blood feud, they’d definitely be able to stick together and work through all difficulties, especially with Shen Ye’s abilities and staunch beliefs. The feelings between them couldn’t be so easily destroyed.

A pity… he’d only come here for his mission, while Shen Dayao’s dislike for him wasn’t merely because he disapproved of their relationship. What separated them wasn’t simply a question of compatibility, but something impossible to surmount.

The moment his favorability valued was filled, Ye Ming knew that it was time for him to leave again. He’d already transmigrated to so many worlds. Every time, he always had to leave right when the other party loved him most, something unbearably cruel. 1UzD9H

But, this was a rule set by the system, never giving anyone the right to make their own decisions.

Ye Ming greatly disliked this rule, and didn’t like to act according to the rules anyway. At first, his heart just hadn’t been able to stand it, but towards the end, maybe he’d been doing it just for the sake of doing it. Perhaps he’d just been born rebellious by nature, ba.

Although, to begin with, he never would’ve considered staying behind for any of these worlds.

So, right when Shen Ye expressed his feelings to him, his heart brimming with love, Ye Ming fired a shot at Shen Ye’s chest, and coldly said, you don’t actually think that I really love you too, ba? I’ve been lying to you this entire time. I pretended to treat you well all for the sake of the Shen family. As long as you die, everything will be mine. The Shen family should’ve belonged to me to begin with. s94FpJ

This is my breakup gift to you.

After this, Ye Ming left.

He didn’t really want to kill Shen Ye. After he left, he made a call to the police, and prepared to leave. He figured that the people Shen Dayao had dispatched to kill him ought to have arrived already.

Sure enough, before he could even eat supper, they got rid of him. 0dW4e1

Ye Ming’s recollections ended here, and he exhaled.

【Ye Ming: If I’d known I’d have to come back here, then I wouldn’t have done something so drastic, yingyingying.】

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【888: I seem to have heard things like this several times already, it sounds pretty familiar by now… en, it looks like you’re actually self-reflecting.】

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However, what was done had already been done, so he could only look ahead, and get the ball rolling with his whitewashing plans from this point forward… fortunately, he’d gone out of his way to call the police back then. Leave yourself a way out, in case you need to meet again in the future ma! But, as for this being a blessing in disguise…

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It turned out, ten years had already gone by! aRtDGW

Back then, right when Ye Ming had finished calling the police, an ambulance soon arrived, saving Shen Ye’s life. If Ye Ming hadn’t made that call, then Shen Ye would’ve actually died… but, Shen Ye didn’t know that Ye Ming was the one who’d made that call.

For him, the person he’d loved with all his heart and soul, someone he could even surrender everything he owned to, wanted to kill him with his very own hands.

After Shen Dayao’s men killed Ye Ming, they buried his body to make it look like Ye Ming had gone missing. Then, they told the rescued Shen Ye that Ye Ming’s attack on him had been revealed, so he’d run away after finding out.

Shen Ye had never given up on looking for Ye Ming, but he couldn’t find him at all. Ye Ming never came back again, and he gradually gave up all hope. That person would never appear in his world ever again, leaving just like that with all of his love and hatred. WrLS1F

Ten years went by, and Shen Ye, currently thirty years old, had matured a lot. That painful experience had turned his personality reticent, and he could no longer placed his trust in others so easily.

Now, Shen Ye had already assumed control of the Shen company. Shen Dayao was very satisfied with his son’s abilities, and handed his company over to him without any worries, as he gradually let go of his responsibilities. He rarely even visited the company, and went off to enjoy his retirement.

【Ye Ming: It’s actually already been ten years ah, time really does fly!】

【888: …】 yYW3Q7

【Ye Ming: Ten years have gone by, and my family’s Shen Ye has already become an old man, while I’ve actually become the boyish heartthrob instead. I’ve really hit the jackpot! Hahahahaha!】

He got out of bed, and looked at himself in the mirror. The body he was currently occupying was named Tao Xu. There was a character in his name that was the same as Han Xu’s, his appearance good-looking with elegant features. He was now 22 years old, a fourth-year in college, practically the spitting image of a younger Han Xu!

When Ye Ming had died, his body had only been 26 years old, and now, he was four years younger.

Although Tao Xu was a college student who had yet to enter the workforce, his appearance slightly young and immature, while his temperament was far inferior to Han Xu’s, since Ye Ming was back with a face that looked eighty-percent similar to his, of course he could easily give himself his old temperament and bearing with no difficulty at all. He highly doubted that he’d fail at attracting Shen Ye’s attention! FljKOG

Shen Ye was now the president of a large company after all, so there was a vast difference between their statuses. If he didn’t use a few tricks, it’d be very difficult to even get close to him. Although Ye Ming also had some other methods up his sleeve, they weren’t as convenient and easy to use as this was.

Tao Xu’s family was from out of town. Because of the impoverished conditions at home, he always had to work several jobs to earn enough for his tuition. Although his family was poor, he was kind and easygoing, and had pretty decent looks. He was still rather popular at school, and had a boyfriend, Zhou Jiaping, who he was currently dating.

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They had a pretty good relationship, and were already about to graduate, but still hadn’t broken up yet.

Zhou Jiaping was a local here. He had decent living conditions at home, but was also just part of an ordinary family, miles apart from Shen Ye. Ye Ming felt that it was about time for them to break up. But, not right now. He still needed to wait for a more opportune moment. REgk7p

Ye Ming cleared his mind. He took a look at his schedule, immediately preparing to find himself a new part-time job that would allow him to meet Shen Ye by chance!

He was a poor student now, ma. According to Han Xu’s persona, after opening his eyes and finding out that he’d been reborn ten years into the future, and had become another person, he’d definitely be shocked for sure. He’d failed to take revenge on Shen Dayao, and had gotten killed instead. For Han Xu, these were things that had just happened, so he’d definitely try to find a way to get his revenge. But, even if he wanted to take his revenge, he still had to eat ma. Now that he had nothing to his name, he’d better get a part-time job first ba.

Ye Ming thought happily, anyway, once he met up with Shen Ye, he wouldn’t have to run about working so hard anymore. This was merely the darkness before dawn!

【Ye Ming: Ge, can you please check which hotel Shen Ye usually likes to go to for me?】 4jACN6

【888: Okay, just sent it to you.】

Ye Ming looked at the information, then left excitedly. He’d decided to apply for a job as a waiter!

【888: It seems you’re not going to give moving bricks a try, then? What a pity. I truly thought you actually wanted to try it out.】

【Ye Ming: No, no, no, that’s a misunderstanding. I’ve already moved more than enough zombies. I’ve found that physical labor like that isn’t suitable for me. I’m better at making money with my head!】 BeTAmZ

【888: Are you sure you’re not making money with your black heart? Like those unscrupulous businessmen who make money with no conscience ma.】

【Ye Ming: What do you mean, I’m obviously very kind QAQ.】

【888: He he he.

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Since Tao Xu was already a senior, he didn’t have that many classes to attend. Everyone had been looking for jobs outside, and Tao Xu had been as well. His family conditions wouldn’t allow for them to support him through his postgraduate studies, so he’d been taking exams and submitting his resume everywhere. He spent all his spare time working part-time jobs to earn money.

After Ye Ming arrived here, he had no interest in job hunting at all. He only cared about when he’d be able to meet Shen Ye by chance.

After more than a week, Ye Ming finally received good news from 888. Shen Ye was coming over for dinner tonight! Ye Ming was almost moved to tears. His blissful life was right around the corner!

With his current appearance, he refused to believe he wouldn’t be able to attract Shen Ye’s attention! ZhrboG

Ye Ming went over early in the afternoon, utilizing 120% of his energy, just waiting for the big show tonight.

Around six o’clock that night, the kitchen busied itself again, saying there was an important table of guests coming. The head chef came out in person to take care of the dishes, then hurriedly called a waiter over to  serve them up as soon as he finished.

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Originally, another waiter had planned on going over. Upon seeing this, Ye Ming walked over, then said with a smile, “Zhang-jie, you’ve been busy all day. I’ll bring it over for you ba.”

Zhang-jie had always had a good opinion of Ye Ming. He was nimble when doing his work, but also clever and sensible, without being too talkative. She nodded, then said with a smile, “Okay, thank you, then.” 2vtWB1

Ye Ming grinned, “It’s nothing, it’s what I should do. Usually, you’re always the one taking care of me.”

He took the dishes to the most luxurious private room on the top floor, knocked on the door, then went in.

There were about a dozen people sitting at the table in the private room, an extraordinary atmosphere surrounding each and every one of them. All of them were obviously successful people in high society, every single individual a big shot anyone out there would eagerly fawn over.

But, at this moment, these people were politely sitting on either side, with a man sitting at the head seat in the center. b7VrdW

The intense man had a handsome appearance, with long, narrow eyes, and thin, sharply-defined lips. He was dressed in a designer suit befitting his status, without a shadow of a smile on his face, exuding an aura that kept others at a distance… he looked up at the sound, instantly meeting Ye Ming’s gaze.

【Ye Ming: Back when I left, he was still a vigorous and blazingly passionate boyish heartthrob. Now, he’s already become a ten thousand year old lifeless iceberg. He looks hard to deal with at first glance. My boyish heartthrob is gone forever /(ToT)/~~】

【888: Yes ah, and why is that?】

【Ye Ming: …】 Q PROe

【Ye Ming: Ke, what’s his blackening value?】

【888: Congratulations, a full 100 points oh.】

【Ye Ming: Ke, good thing it probably won’t be too hard to get rid of o(∩_∩)o~】

【888: …】 cYnNro

Ye Ming looked at Shen Ye, a shocked, complicated look flitting through his eyes.

This exchange felt as though it lasted an eternity, but in fact, was very short, occurring within moments.

Ye Ming’s heart was drowning in endless waves of love mixed with hatred, and he swiftly shifted his gaze to the side to avoid Shen Ye’s. His body trembled slightly, and in a moment of unsteadiness, the dishes abruptly fell off. The plates immediately shattered to pieces, soup spilling all over the ground!

In an instant, everyone turned to look at Ye Ming! j R3CS

The middle-aged man sitting near the entrance had a cold look in his eyes. Today, they’d finally managed to invite President Shen out for dinner, yet somehow, the waiter serving the dishes had managed to break the plates, how inauspicious! President Shen had always been rather unforgiving. What if this offended him?

The man immediately scolded him fiercely, “What’s wrong with you?”

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Ye Ming’s face turned pale, and he bent over to pick up the fragments on the ground, as he whispered, “I’m sorry, I’ll clean it up right now…”

Ye Ming pressed his lips together tightly. This private room was actually very big, but at this moment, the space seemed to be distorting, and the air felt thin, like it was hard to breathe. The sounds of him being chastised echoed in his ears, but he couldn’t talk back. He had to be patient. FSPdtJ

Now, he… couldn’t blow his cover, especially not in front of Shen Ye.

He hadn’t imagined that their reunion would come so suddenly, taking him by surprise.

But the man was extremely furious, and was evidently unwilling to let things go at that. “Where’s your manager?! Go and bring your manager over here!”

Ye Ming’s fists were slightly clenched. jVRp2N

Just then, a cold voice sounded in the room, “Enough.”

This voice was very soft, but it acted like some sort of switch, silencing the entire room in an instant.

In the next moment, Ye Ming watched as a pair of legs approached him, before a hand grabbed his wrist. Ye Ming’s startled gaze fell on that hand.

The fingers on that hand were long and slender, with a graceful arc to them. On the cuff of his dark blue suit was a luxurious, but low-key gemstone cufflink… this hand held onto Ye Ming’s wrist tightly, the temperature of it practically scalding his skin, the strength of his grip seemingly not granting him any room for escape. w Jcgf

In a voice that seemed to have gotten a bit deeper, he spoke clearly, word after word slowly entering his ears.

“It’s okay. Raise your head.”


The translator has something to say: and that’s a wrap on the exciting 1st new ch of this arc, “Reborn and Back for Revenge”! docile Ye Ming-gege has gone offline, while #hidingtrueidentity vengeful Tao Xu/Han Xu has taken his place. i, for one, am excited to see how things will unfold~

We have a lovely fanart submission for the CG 10k Event for SSSG from Lore, titled “Ye Ming smiled. [Damn, what’s he planning this time?]” referencing @UneRaie’s Ye Ming design from their contest submission back in Sept 2020. The artist has kindly given me permission to post this here and share this with you guys, which I thought was the perf way to kick off this exciting new arc. yxbYcr

If applying for the Co-Translator Position: Please DM me on Discord (phizzlepop#2676) instead of filling out + sending in the application form on CG. I’m looking for someone who is ideally fluent in Chinese & English, and can translate a min. of 3 releases every other wk, so we’ll be alternating. N.B. there is a translation test using a future chapter of SSSG you’ll be responsible for, and the application will also be vetted by someone else, so please keep that in mind. this is part of the official CG process bc co-translators can eventually be given an official account post-probation, granting them the ability to begin translating their own novels

Translator's Note

小鲜肉 (xiǎo xiān ròu) – internet buzzword, lit. “little fresh meat”, refers to handsome young men, particularly new celebrities, with more androgynous or delicate looks

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18 comments

    • always~ i love seeing how he works everything out, and it’s refreshing to see him ready to take on a more active role this time around since in the last world he rlly just sat back and let everyone else dig their own pits for themselves

  1. I am extremely curious about these two characters , I wonder who they really are . I have read the other novel titled scum gong and I guess he is not here but then who are the familiar characters that were hinted at previously ?

  2. Holy Fuuuuu!!! It looks like MC is pretending to be the one reborn this time! shock! Now this is my first time seeing this kind of scenario~ HEIHEIHEI

    I can somehow guess what Ye Ming is gonna plan to whitewash his name on this arc KYAAHH ♡(> ਊ <)♡

    Thank you for the chapter!~ 💕

  3. Ugh I hope they explain better how he suddenly woke up in this kid’s body, like they did for every arc. It’s usually really interesting so fingers crossed 🤞