Four-Faced Buddha [To My Shore] - Chap 111
Chapter 111 Extra Chapter 5: Tips Need 100 Yuan.
The first autumn rain fell on the day Fan Xiao became the general sales agent for the three provinces of North China for Kangda Pharmaceutical, and also became a new director of the company through an equity transaction.
Inside the Southeast Asian restaurant, You Shulang was waiting to celebrate with Fan Xiao.
“Would you like to order, sir? Tonight, the chef’s recommendation is pan-fried fish with herbs and lemon.”
A pleasant male voice called back You Shulang, who was looking out the window. He turned to look at the tall and handsome waiter standing beside him and asked with a smile, “Anything else you would recommend?”
“Our waiters are also quite good, worth a try.”
You Shulang leaned back in his chair, his eyes scanning the man in Thai clothing in front of him. The bright and gorgeous exotic style, the contrasting yet harmonious blend of nobility and allure, ignited a hidden flame within him.
He took a sip of water, looked up, and asked, “How much does it cost?”
The waiter was very humble: “If it’s a gentleman, a 100 baht tip will suffice.”
You Shulang hooked his finger around the gemstone chain at his waist, slowly stroking it, and whispered, “They say you get what you pay for. I’m afraid of being ripped off. Can I check the goods first?”
The waiter leaned down to refill You Shulang’s tea, and as their bodies intertwined, he asked, “How would you like to check the goods, sir?”
You Shulang glanced at him, then stood up and walked towards the restroom.
The waiter had just stood in front of a stall when a hand forcefully pulled him inside from behind the door. The door closed, his chain was hooked and pulled sharply, and his body collided with a warm chest.
His chin was gripped, and the waiter was trapped in a firm embrace.
“Do you speak Thai?” Hot breath hit his face, causing a slight tickle.
“Yes.”
“Say something.”
”
What do you mean?”
“The tip is 100 baht.”
You Shulang chuckled softly, “As long as the goods are good, you’ll get a generous tip.”
Face to face, chest to chest, You Shulang’s deep voice slipped into his ear, like a deep syllable in a nocturne, stirring the heartstrings: “Baby, open your mouth, let me kiss you first.”
The person held in his arms obediently followed, slowly lowering his head to press closer, parting his lips slightly for the 100 baht tip.
You Shulang kissed him, pressing his lips against the moist, soft ones. Countless tingling sensations exploded during the caress, making him addicted. His fingers dug into the man’s hair, applying slight pressure, making the kiss deep and firm.
Their lips lingered, their tongues moving with a forceful intensity, unlike their usual gentleness, easily stealing the other’s breath. The tacit consent and submission of the man in his arms fueled You Shulang’s desire for control. He held the man tighter, his fingers tracing the man’s
hair, and demanded in a hoarse voice, “Unbutton two buttons.” Two buttons on the beige high-necked suit were undone by long, slender fingers. The warm breath brushed against the waiter’s neck, causing his Adam’s apple to bob twice.
A kiss landed on the neck. A small patch of flesh felt like it was being burned by fire, a shiver running through his bones. The man being kissed was somewhat overwhelmed; his eyelashes trembled violently before falling to conceal his disheveled eyes.
The dark green draped cloak slipped from his shoulders, and the jeweled chain at his waist rustled. The tall, muscular waiter was completely passive, with You Shulang’s strong, powerful arms around his waist, like an unbreakable prison, binding him forever.
Three buttons were already undone, and the hot, wet kiss continued downwards; clearly, both wanted more, to soothe the restlessness within them.
Just then, a deliberately lowered yet somewhat familiar voice came from outside the door: “Fan Xiao, Fan Xiao, are you there? Didn’t you say you’d return my uniform in a bit? The manager’s already looking for me.”
The waiter, held by You Shulang, muttered a low “damn,” pulled up his tightly wrapped Raj-style apron, and jumped onto the toilet.
Without wasting even half a minute, he hooked his arm around You Shulang and leaned down for another kiss…
A sumptuous meal was laid out on the table. Only then did Fan Xiao, dressed in a suit and tie, emerge from the staff changing room. He patted the waiter on the shoulder, smiling as he offered him a cigarette.
He glanced up, paused slightly, and a fleeting look of surprise crossed Fan Xiao’s face. After exchanging a few more jokes with his former colleague, he walked towards the dining table.
You Shulang had already returned to his composed and elegant demeanor from his earlier eager attempt to seduce the waiter. Beside him sat a woman of considerable age, exuding a dignified air.
Just as Fan Xiao reached the table, the woman said, “So you’ve gone back to your old ways? Is there any novelty in rekindling an old flame?”
You Shulang smiled without replying, pulled out a chair, and gestured for Fan Xiao to sit down.
He placed a hand on Fan Xiao’s leg and said, “Let me introduce you. This is President Shi. She’s also dining at the restaurant and we just happened to run into each other.”
Fan Xiao put on a polite smile, picked up the teapot, and poured the woman a cup of tea. “President Shi, we’ve met before. I haven’t had a chance to formally introduce myself to you the last few times, but this time I finally have the opportunity.” He put down the teapot and extended
his hand. “My name is Fan Xiao. President Shi, you can call me Xiao Fan.” The woman rested her chin on her hand, looking at his hand without making a move until You Shulang added, “Fan Xiao is my boyfriend now.” Only then did she lazily reach out and lightly touch Fan Xiao’s palm.
Withdrawing her hand, she glanced at You Shulang: “You’re protecting him again, aren’t you? Have you forgotten how much suffering you endured because of him?”
You Shulang smiled without speaking, while Fan Xiao diligently served the woman food with serving chopsticks: “I did many things to wrong Shulang in the past. It’s thanks to President Shi protecting him, otherwise, those days would have been truly unbearable for him.”
Fan Xiao raised his glass: “President Shi, thank you for taking Shulang away from me. Back then, I… was a devil.”
The woman slowly ate her tea and snacks, and after a long while, she patted the crumbs off her hands and picked up her wine glass. The glass clinked against Fan Xiao’s. “It’s easy for a human to become a ghost, but difficult for a ghost to become a human. Since Xiao You has accepted you back, I can only wish him good fortune and happiness.”
She drank her wine, stood up, and said, “My friends are waiting for me, so please excuse me.” Turning the table, the woman’s slender fingers slowly traced across You Shulang’s shoulder. Leaning down, she said in a voice Fan Xiao could hear clearly, “Youyou, if you don’t want to dwell on the past, come find me. I have plenty of good men for you to choose from.”
“Okay,” You Shulang replied with a smile.
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