Chapter 98

Tian Shui Church . Under the sound of continuous firecrackers, a long limo slowly pulls up and parks in front . It’s followed by a long convoy full of A8s, M7s, and other luxury cars behind it . In front of the auditorium there are many guests who are waiting for the bride and groom to come out of the limo .

“Hu……”

The Audi TT speeds past the church and stops on the side of the rode . Lin Wan Er, carrying a white purse, opens the car door: “Let’s go . We’ll walk there! Hehe, today I get to see exactly what kind of people Zhan Long, a fifth rate gaming studio, has as their top assassin . ”

I grin: “You can insult me but you can’t insult Zhan Long which is a dream of our youth . I won’t tolerate your bad mouthing……”

“Oh?”

Lin Wan Er stands outside the car putting her head through the window to see me . She grins: “A dream of your youth? Does this mean brother Xiao Yao is admitting he’s gotten old? Have you already decided you’re no longer young?”

I don’t answer her questions and only say: “Compared to you, a 19 year old girl, I can’t count as a young guy . And the youngest member of Zhan Long Studio is Song Han, 24 years old . The oldest is Fox, 27 years old… . . ”

“Let’s go . We’re going to visit Song Han!”

“Sure!”

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Getting out of the car, I straighten my collar and discover that what I’m wearing is definitely not suitable for this occasion . In contrast, Lin Wan Er looks like a fashion model . She’s wearing a pink T-shirt, white coat, plus a small light blue skirt . Her long hair flutters in the wind and her two slender legs look elegant in those snow white high heels . In her hand is a white purse . That pretty face perpetually bears an alluring smile . While not losing the charm of a young girl she has the makings of a successful woman . She’s a ten . She obviously looks like she should not be by my side .

Walking towards the church, the bride and groom had already stepped out of their car and entered the church’s assembly hall in the middle of the colorful firecracker fanfare . While the guests continuously applaud, Lin Wan Er and I slip in but Lin Wan Er attracts the sight of almost all of the male guests . They could not bear to look away . Anyone would give her a ten .

“Ahem……”

Lin Wan Er coughs and awkwardly grabs my right hand by the sleeve and pulls me forward . She did not directly touch my hand which left me a little disappointed . But just by imagining her taking my hand I could die happy . Oh well, that’s just an illusion . I should just focus on being the bodyguard!

Entering the church as guests take their seats, Lin Wan Er and I just stand to the side . As the music softly plays, the guests’ eyes follow the bride as she slowly makes her way to the end of the hall where a faintly smiling priest is wearing a black robe and holding a bible . It’s Song Han . Believe it or not this kid really does look like a priest .

“In God, the Almighty Father, I trust……”

Little Wolf (Song Han) begins reading the bible . After reading a long passage he turns and smiles gently at the two soon-to-be newlyweds saying: “Today in the face of God and all those before us bear witness—— the groom, the handsome Mr . Zhen, and the beautiful bride, Ms . Hao are here to enter into sacred marriage……”

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Before another word takes place, with a “bang”, the auditorium door flings open . A murderous-looking fat man with sunglasses rushes in with at least a dozen people behind him . Pointing at the bride he yells: “Hao Mei Li, you bitch! You said we’d be together for a lifetime . I bought you a house and a car and now you’re actually marrying this pretty boy . I’ll kill you!”

The fat man lunges forward with his fists raised: “And you priest . Do you understand who this woman is? You dare preside over my girl’s wedding with this other man, go die!”

Little Wolf’s hand jerks and the bible lands on the floor: “Crap, what’s happening?!”

Adjusting his robe, Little Wolf backs up half a step . His skills don’t appear to have diminished over the past few years and he lifts his legs to kick the fat man heavily in the stomach . Seeing the groom’s purple face, the bride turns pale: “Zhang Da Long, you …… you actually found out …… ”

The groom: “Mary, you really had an affair with him! I…I’m going to die… . . ”

The scene dissolves into chaos .

I reach out and grab Lin Wan Er’s hand and dash forward . With a light bump with my shoulder, I knock out a black suited guy who came following the fat guy to start a fight . He’s out cold on the floor without even knowing what hit him .

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“Brother Xiao Yao?!” Song Han’s eyes widens: “Haha, you came!”

I stare: “Still smiling? Hurry up . Are you waiting to get beat? Don’t get us mixed up in this . Walk faster . You got the paycheck right??”

“I got it . I got it . The 1500… . ”

“Haha, let’s go!”

Leading Song Han with one hand and Lin Wan Er with the other . I push my way through the crowd . While running, Song Han didn’t overlook the girl by my side and couldn’t help but ask: “Damn! Brother Xiao Yao, this beautiful girl is your… . . ”

“Friend!”

“Girlfriend?”

Lin Wan Er’s face reddens: “No! Don’t misunderstand… . ”

“Ah, I see it’s still not working out… . ”

“Little Wolf, keep talking and I’ll kick your ass!”

“Alright, I’ll stop talking… . . ”

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Our trio runs out of the dining hall and stands outside on the grass . Song Han breathes heavily and Lin Wan Er is clutching her stomach, laughing uncontrollably .

“Laughed enough?” A few minutes later, I look at Lin Wan Er .

She seems to notice me and Song Han looking at her and immediately adjusts her skirt: “Hehe, we didn’t come here today for nothing . How amusing…… um, time to go to the next destination, right?”

I nod: “Ah! Little Wolf, next… . let’s go find Old K (Ran Min) . You know where he is?”

Song Han still wearing his priest robes and says: “Uh …… the other day I heard Old K lost his job and has nothing to eat . He told me before the temple provides free porridge and water to pilgrims . So he will probably go to the temple to scrounge for food . If we go directly there, we should be able to find him…… ”

I nod: “Okay!”

Lin Wan Er is petrified like a beautiful sculpture: “A beggar… beggar … Zhan Long Studio really is full of exotic weirdos……”

Song Han grins: Piece of cake ……”

Instantly I feel that I just lost all of my face .

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In the Audi TT, we return to the West Lake district . Since the temple’s not too far away, we park the car in a nearby parking lot and walk into the temple .

Since today’s not a weekend, there aren’t that many tourists . In the distance, at the end of a long line, are large pots from which a few monks are handing out porridge . Even a hundred meters away we can still smell the plain rice porridge aroma .

“Old K’s over there!” Song Han points after scoping out the place .

Lin Wan Er and I immediately look over and sure enough standing there in the crowd is a man with short hair, wearing a plaid shirt . He’s about 1 . 85 m with a rough and famished look . While rubbing his hands, he grumbles: “So hungry . No food for three days . Finally, I’ll be able to eat a decent meal……”

Before Song Hang can go over to say hello, Lin Wan Er stops him: “Wait, not yet . First, let’s observe . I want to see the quality of a member of Zhan Long Studio… . . ”

I want to say something but one look at Lin Wan Er’s curious little face and I hold back .

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“Sir, give me another bowl please!” The Old K said patting his stomach .

That young monk gives him another bowl . After he finishes it in one gulp: “Master of compassion, please another bowl……”

The monk gives him another bowl and Old K finishes it again: “I am a compassionate Buddhist……”

We look from afar as Old K drinks 9 bowls one after the other . I see Lin Wan Er’s face looking a little purple from watching this . She looks at me and says: “Originally I thought you ate like a slob, but compared to him, your table manners are reserved…”

I look down at my collar: “Of course, I’m an intellectual……”

“Yeah right… . . ”

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After drinking the 9th bowl Old K looked like he wanted to keep eating but he got his bag and went to the back . Inside, several senior monks were sitting there listening and offering advice to the pilgrims . This is also free today .

“Pa!”

Old K sits down in the chair and begins to cry . The monk smiles invitingly and Old K says: “Monk, I have recently been especially depressed . I’ve had difficulty sleeping soundly every night . Even if I find work I’ll always just get fired and sometimes I even have suicidal thoughts . Sir, what’s the clear path for me?!”

The smiling Buddhist looks at Old K: “Young man, I can understand your feelings . Come take this cup ……”

Old K hesitates but takes the cup from the hands of the monk . The monk then picks up the kettle next to him and begins to pour into the cup while saying: “Your mind is like this glass of water . Seemingly it’s never full . But once the water overflows you will naturally know when to put it down . This is also true in life . If you know how to put it down then you’ll be at ease…… ”

Water overflows down the cup and splashes on Old K’s hands .

“Eh……”

Old K feels pain and is seemingly disillusioned . He jerks his hand and the mug falls to floor: “I understand what you said, but …… but ……”

Suddenly making a fist, Old K starts violently beating the bald monk . As he hits him, Old K curses: “Bastard . You burned my hand . You burned my hand!!”

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“Hua!”

I rush to Old K’s side and grab his hand: “Well I’ll be d*mned . Old K, you bastard!”

“What the heck?! Who dares…”

Old K turns and finds only me . Suddenly the anger in his eyes is swept away . With eyes red with tears, he rushes over and hugs me shouting: “Damn, Xiao Yao, is that really you!?! I’ve missed you…… ”

I shake myself free from Old K’s tough bear hug . Floating my way back to Lin Wan Er’s side, I sternly say: “Old K, the reason why I found you today is because I want to rebuilt Zhan Long Studio and recreate our gaming dream!”

Old K says with a hint of despair: “But the game helmet’s so expensive …… Wait, isn’t that Song Han over there? Hurry up and come here to give me a hug……”

Song Han hugs him and with an impressively painless face: “No problem the helmet’s taken care of!”

“Nice! Then I’ll do it . If I can have a bite to eat then I’ll be fine!” Old K is ecstatic .

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