The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 126.1

Translator: phizzlepop

Editor: mantou zdcubj

Shen Ye tightly clutched the wrist of the person in front of him, his sharp, profound gaze landing on the other person’s side profile. The tumultuous waves stirred up in his heart from that shocking glimpse a moment ago still had yet to subside. At that moment… he seemed to have seen Han Xu reappear in front of him.

For ten years, he had never forgotten that person. He’d always been looking for him, waiting for him to come back… but cruel reality had forced him to acknowledge that the person who’d betrayed him and abandoned him would never come back, and had ruthlessly left him behind like an old shoe, never to return, leaving him without an opportunity for revenge.

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It was only his ridiculous self that was still frozen in that moment, unable to let go.

Ye Ming lowered his head, his lips pressed together until they whitened. He hadn’t imagined that he’d once again see Shen Ye so unexpectedly. In the blink of an eye, ten years had already passed by in this world. But for him, what had happened that night felt just like yesterday. JFlkiM

Just a short month ago, he’d accidentally learned the truth behind his parents’ death. His world had been turned upside down… his heart tormented by implacable hatred.

He couldn’t forgive himself. He’d called the murderer who’d killed his own biological parents ‘father’ for 20 years. He couldn’t forgive Shen Dayao for all the things that he’d done… but, he couldn’t deceive his own heart either, and was unable to cope with Shen Ye’s love.

A look of intense pain surfaced in Ye Ming’s eyes. He’d never be able to forget the look of despair in Shen Ye’s eyes that night, when he’d collapsed in a pool of his own blood… for him, Shen Dayao was his mortal enemy, but for Shen Ye, he was his most beloved father.

If we’re destined to be enemies, if you’re destined to watch someone you love kill another person you love with your own eyes, to shoulder the self-blame and suffering borne from this inconceivable hatred… then it’s better if you just hate me ba, if you believe that everything was just for the money.

Ye Ming took a deep breath, trying to calm down the disorderly feelings in his chest, before slowly raising his head. His gaze was already tranquil like a deep pool of water, devoid of any ripples or waves.

Shen Ye watched as the person in front of him slowly raised his head, his familiar profile turning toward him bit by bit, those dark eyes of his reflecting in his.

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It felt as though Han Xu was looking at him. VH5Bd6

But… this wasn’t the person he was waiting for, after all.

Shen Ye stared at Ye Ming, then slowly released his hand, his voice low, “What’s your name?”

Ye Ming lowered his gaze, and said, “Tao Xu.”

Shen Ye’s eyes were frozen in amazement, and he almost couldn’t maintain his composure. His name just so happened to have a “Xu” character in it as well… how could there be such a coincidence? 4ctSlE

Shen Ye was no longer the naive young man he used to be, and was already accustomed to concealing his feelings. He’d sealed away his wounded heart, so that he wouldn’t get hurt as easily anymore, no longer allowing others to see through him so effortlessly… however, after only a few short moments today, he could barely keep calm anymore.

But, he ought to wake up. This person wasn’t Han Xu. No matter how much he resembled him, he wasn’t the person that he hated, yet had once loved so deeply. He was nothing more than a stranger.

There was no way for him to fool himself like that.

The indifference in Shen Ye’s eyes was slowly restored once again, and he glanced at Ye Ming, then said, “It’s fine. Go out, ba.” 2ocJIq

Ye Ming didn’t give Shen Ye so much as another glance, seeming to avoid him as much as possible as he retreated.

Shen Ye watched Ye Ming’s back as he left, his gaze passing over the overturned plates on the ground. He turned around, and after returning to the table, sat down, a calm expression on his face as though absolutely nothing had happened just now.

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The man who’d been scolding Ye Ming prior to this was at a complete loss. He’d had dealings with Shen Ye before, and understood him fairly well… and, as for what kind of person Shen Ye was, how could everyone here not understand? Putting it nicely, he wasn’t a busybody. Putting it impolitely, he was heartlessly indifferent, and wasn’t the type of person who was overflowing with kindness. With a waiter like that who’d done something wrong, how could Shen Ye speak up just for his sake? Even taking the initiative to ask for his name?

This was too abnormal! sT73iX

He hesitated for a while, when suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration. He chuckled heihei, “President Shen, are you interested in him?”

This reason actually sounded extremely absurd, because Shen Ye had always been someone difficult to get close to. The number of people who wanted to climb into his bed was too many to count, yet no one had ever seen him take kindly to any of them, so how could he become interested in a waiter with a single glance? But, if that wasn’t it, then what other reason could possibly compel him to personally come forward and help that waiter out?

Shen Ye lifted his gaze, and gave that man a look.

That man’s expression suddenly became a little worried, and he wondered if perhaps he’d said something wrong? 5tSPZC

Shen Ye stared at him, tapping his fingers against the table, before he said in a detached manner, “President He, didn’t you want to talk with me today about that plot of land under development?”

The man was stunned. He indeed had invited Shen Ye out for dinner because of that matter, but before he could speak up and mention it, unexpectedly, Shen Ye had actually taken the initiative to bring it up first. He quickly said with a smile, “Yes, yes.”

Of course, business was the most important. That brief incident from before was immediately shoved to the back of his mind.

……………… YqgjE3

Immediately after Ye Ming returned to the kitchens, he was furiously scolded by the manager, who was pointing at his nose, “Good thing the guests have no complaints, otherwise everything you’ve done this month would’ve been in vain. Do you know how important that table of guests is?”

Ye Ming bowed his head, and said, “I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful in the future.”

The manager hadn’t finished venting his anger yet, and snapped, “Really now. Normally, you’re still okay, but now at such a critical moment, you can’t do anything right. You’re already a college student, but can’t even carry some plates properly. How useless!”

Ye Ming’s fists were clenched tightly, and his face was slightly pale. He gritted his teeth as he said, “It’s my fault. I’m feeling a little uncomfortable today. I’d like to take the rest of the day off, and go back to rest a bit.” kliECd

The manager said coldly, “You did something wrong, and also want to ask for leave, so this’ll all be deducted from your salary.”

Ye Ming whispered, “But, I’m really feeling uncomfortable. I really can’t hold on anymore.”

The manager looked at Ye Ming’s pale face, and felt a little nervous in his heart. This kid couldn’t have actually gotten sick, ba? If something went wrong while he was in the hotel, then things would really be troublesome. The manager finally said, “So bothersome. Go, ba.”

Ye Ming apologized again, then bid the others farewell, before leaving the hotel early. CQ2T3v

He stood at the foot of the hotel, then raised his head and looked up. There was a light coming from the private room on the top floor, like a lamp in the night sky. And Shen Ye was in there… although he hadn’t dared to look at him too much back there, Shen Ye’s appearance had still been deeply engraved into his heart.

The Shen Ye of his memories was very young and energetic, flashing him an unrestrained, bright smile. The current Shen Ye was still handsome, and had acquired a steady and self-possessed air, but had lost that relaxing feeling of comfort… unfathomable emotions seemed to brew within his dark eyes, and he appeared aloof and unsmiling. Even among a crowd, he still gave off an impression of existing independently from the world.

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Ten years. In his heart, he was probably nothing more than someone he hated ba…

Their love had originally been a mistake to begin with. zpLP6a

Ye Ming paused a bit. Then, he turned around, and disappeared into the dark night.

The translator has something to say: brooding, indifferent ice cubes everywhere… may the best pool of water win

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