Chapter 59

When Wu Yuqi and the other two saw so many people suddenly surge forward, they were frightened, their faces turning pale, and they retreated step by step. Ye Tianlong, seeing this, raised his head proudly, as if he had truly become some big shot.

"What's going on?" Just as Ye Tianlong was basking in his pride, a young voice came from behind him.

"Brother Jie!" Wu Yuqi and the other two, seeing Xia Yunjie, called out in pleasant surprise.

"Get lost!" Ye Tianlong, who had been in the underworld for a long time, had some discernment. He could tell that Wu Yuqi and the other two were from ordinary families, so he didn't even bother to look at Brother Jie, and turned to curse without even looking back.

"Brother Long, you haven't changed a bit, still can't stop being a dog!" Xia Yunjie, recognizing Ye Tianlong, walked up with a dark face and said.

"I... Ah... Brother Jie, let's go!" Ye Tianlong, about to curse, suddenly saw the familiar face and his expression changed drastically. The words on the tip of his tongue turned into "Brother Jie," and he waved his hand, walking away without looking back.

After that night, Wu Yuqi and the other two already knew that Xia Yunjie was not an ordinary worker, but they didn't expect that he would be so respected in Yintan, scaring a group of hooligans into running away. They were elated and surrounded him with admiration, saying, "Wow, Brother Jie, you were so impressive just now, I admire you so much!"

"If only I had a boyfriend like Brother Jie!" Xu Jia, with her youthful face and large breasts, said dreamily, her eyes misty as if she were drunk.

"Ha, you're just dreaming!" The other two laughed and playfully hit Xu Jia.

"Hey, can't I dream? What do you think, Brother Jie?" Xu Jia retorted without a hint of shyness, even throwing a flirtatious glance at Xia Yunjie.

"Cough, let's go eat!" Xia Yunjie couldn't bear their bold and overt words, so he coughed and hurriedly walked toward the food stall.

Although the four of them were just workers, they didn't pick the most expensive dishes like the rich, but the meal, including drinks, still cost nearly 300 yuan. Xia Yunjie was worried; with such expenses, and after paying the rent, there would be no money left for food, let alone porridge.

However, when it came time to pay, Wu Yuqi and the other two insisted that Xia Yunjie shouldn't pay. They said they hadn't properly thanked him for the previous incident, and this time he had taught them how to swim, so they insisted on treating him. Xia Yunjie had no choice but to let them pay, especially since he was indeed short on money recently.

After eating, the four of them wandered around Yintan for a while before taking the bus back to the city.

Back at the Deya neighborhood, it was still before work hours, so Xia Yunjie decided to pack his things for the move the next day. He didn't have much, just a few clothes, bedding, and toiletries, and of course, his most valuable laptop. After packing, he called Du Haiqiong to confirm the moving time again, and then called the landlord, Lin Yumei, to tell her he had found a new place and would be moving out the next day. The landlord was delighted and kept saying thank you.

The bar was still filled with bright lights and colorful people, but Xia Yunjie was distracted by the move the next day. He had never imagined that he would share a place with a woman, let alone a flight attendant. To say he had no romantic thoughts would be self-deception, but he was more concerned about the inconvenience of living with a woman.

"Brother Jie!" Just as he was lost in thought, Xia Yunjie heard someone call him. He looked over and saw a woman who was still attractive despite her age, the very Zhong Sister who had shown interest in him. He couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Xia Yunjie didn't know Zhong Sister's real name, only that she came to BLUENIGHT at least once a week and was a regular customer. The bartenders all called her Zhong Sister.

Zhong Sister, by Xia Yunjie's estimate, was around forty, but due to good care and a knack for dressing, she had fair skin, a plump figure, and a large bust, making her still attractive despite her age. She was the kind of mature woman that young men in their curious years often fantasized about.

Previously, when Zhong Sister came to the bar, Cheng Ping would serve her, but after meeting Xia Yunjie, she always asked him to take her orders. For this, Cheng Ping had teased him, saying he had the potential to be a gigolo, and the other male employees were somewhat jealous because Zhong Sister was not only attractive but also generous with tips. Xia Yunjie's first month's income was 2,000 yuan, with most of the tips coming from Zhong Sister.

Seeing Zhong Sister arrive, Xia Yunjie, without being asked, went to the bar and got her a glass of Hennessy.

Zhong Sister always drank Hennessy, a world-renowned cognac with the nickname "Elixir of Life." It was highly praised for its history, color, aroma, and texture, and a regular bottle in China cost over 1,000 yuan. If it was an older vintage, it could cost tens of thousands. People who could afford to drink such expensive wine in a bar were usually wealthy and willing to spend. The small glass Xia Yunjie poured for Zhong Sister cost 288 yuan, and it was rare to see a woman casually drink such expensive wine in a bar.

"Zhong Sister, you're here." Xia Yunjie brought her the drink and greeted her with a smile.

"Brother Jie, how about working for me? I'll cover all your expenses, and you'll get a net salary of 10,000 yuan a month." As Xia Yunjie set down the glass, Zhong Sister suddenly lowered her voice, her tone urgent and pleading.

Xia Yunjie was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing across his face. Although Zhong Sister had hinted at wanting to keep him before, she had never been so direct, and her demeanor didn't seem like that of a woman who would say such things so bluntly. This was one reason Xia Yunjie didn't dislike her; the other was that she was still an attractive woman. It made no sense for an attractive woman to like a man and for the man to dislike her.

"Zhong Sister, you've got the wrong person." After the surprise, Xia Yunjie looked at her coldly and turned to leave.

Though he didn't dislike Zhong Sister, Xia Yunjie didn't want to be seen as a man who would sell his body for money.

"Brother Jie, if the money isn't enough, we can..." Seeing Xia Yunjie about to leave, Zhong Sister suddenly grabbed his hand.

Her hand was soft, not like that of a woman in her forties, and it was also cold, making Xia Yunjie frown involuntarily.

"Zhong Sister, have you been having trouble sleeping? Having nightmares often?" Xia Yunjie didn't pull away from her hand but instead gently held it. The other male bartenders nearby looked at him with envy and jealousy, thinking, "This guy has only been here a month and already hooked up with a rich, mature woman like Zhong Sister. Why don't I have such good luck?" As for Wu Yuqi and the other two, they gritted their teeth, thinking, "This old woman is trying to seduce Brother Jie again!"

However, although Zhong Sister was being held by Xia Yunjie, she had no evil intentions. Instead, she looked as if she had seen a ghost, suddenly pulling her hand back and exclaiming, "How did you know?"

After speaking, Zhong Sister realized her voice was too loud and quickly lowered it. "How did you know? I've been having nightmares almost every night."

"So you're in a hurry to find someone to keep you company?" Xia Yunjie asked, seemingly off-topic.

Zhong Sister didn't answer, just smoothed her hair and smiled bitterly.

Seeing her like this, Xia Yunjie felt a bit sorry for her. He hesitated and said, "I guessed from your pale face. Drink your wine, and I'll get you something."

Saying this, Xia Yunjie ignored Zhong Sister's puzzled expression, let go of her hand, and walked to the storage cabinet where the employees kept their personal belongings.

Opening the cabinet where his clothes were stored, Xia Yunjie took out a talisman from his wallet. The wallet also contained a few other commonly used talismans, such as protective amulets, exorcism talismans, and mind-clearing talismans.

Although Xia Yunjie was now just a worker, he was still a shaman and had the habit of carrying a few talismans. The bar was usually dimly lit, and he had never closely observed Zhong Sister's complexion until he touched her hand and noticed she was tainted by something unclean, leading him to deduce that she often had nightmares.

After taking out the talisman, Xia Yunjie put his wallet back in his pocket, locked the cabinet, and returned to the bar area.

"Zhong Sister, here's a talisman. Put it under your pillow. Whether it works or not, don't tell anyone. I just learned how to draw it from a fortune-teller in my village when I was a child." Walking to Zhong Sister's table, Xia Yunjie handed her the talisman and said mysteriously.

Zhong Sister, seeing that Xia Yunjie had brought her a talisman, couldn't help but laugh and cry. She had seen both Chinese and Western doctors and even consulted several high-ranking masters, but none of them had helped with her nightmares. Now, this young worker in the bar was giving her a talisman, and acting so mysteriously.

However, Xia Yunjie's intentions were good, and Zhong Sister couldn't refuse. She took the talisman and said, "Thank you, Brother Jie, but I still hope you'll consider my suggestion. You look clean and handsome, the type I like. Don't worry, if you find a girl you like, I won't interfere, and I only need you to keep me company at night."