Chapter 2
The bar was located in a corner on the first floor below ground. Fang Shao had contacted the people there while in the car, so he could see the people from the property management and decoration companies waiting at the door of the bar from a distance.
The people from the property management company came mainly to get acquainted. After all, the bar is a nightclub with a complex customer base, so they first brought the security captain over to let them get acquainted. Seeing Fang Shao dragging his luggage in one hand and holding a kitten in the other, with a youthful, energetic, and innocent look of happiness, the security captain put away the cigarette box he had just taken out, muttering in his heart: "How can this young man look like someone who runs a bar? Could he have made a mistake somewhere?"
As soon as the property manager left, the designer from the decoration company welcomed Fang Shao into the room with a big smile on his face. The decoration work of the bar had been completed, and the site cleaning was also done. Now they just needed Fang Shao to nod before they could collect the final payment. However, the designer was muttering as much as the security captain. After working in the industry for so long, this was the first time he received such a strange order.
They said they had money, but they chose a place with a bad reputation in the industry to open a bar, and they chose the innermost corner. Even if they were new and inexperienced, they would have been alerted and changed places when they saw the closed shops around them.
Although they don't have much money, the decoration materials are all good, of good quality and environmentally friendly, and you can move in right away. It's not like other small bars that cut costs where customers can't see, and they save as much as possible.
This operation is a bit confusing. And this kind of small bar usually emphasizes design, using mood and atmosphere to attract customers. This small boss was good. After several rounds of communication, he finally figured out that the design effect the other party wanted was a bright and modern feeling. It was more like a restaurant or teahouse than a bar. They also asked them to install fake windows and doors on the walls. I don’t know what the idea was.
But the designer is a mature member of society after all, and even though he was full of complaints, he still maintained his excellent professionalism. When Fang Shao asked him to adjust the position of some furniture to accommodate a large cat climbing frame, he readily agreed and immediately asked the workers who were still on site to start working, showing that he was determined to make this generous customer 100% satisfied.
Naturally, such an attitude and efficiency made Fang Shao readily sign for the goods. The balance was received on time, and everyone was very happy.
After everyone else had left, the door was closed, and the roller shutters were pulled, there was only one person and one cat left in the bar. Fang Shao then let the cat, who had already become a little impatient, go. As soon as he regained his freedom, Orange jumped directly onto the counter, looking around without any fear, as if he was a newly arrived lord looking at his own territory.
Fang Shao had the same attitude. He was quite satisfied with this seemingly nondescript bar. He took out his phone, took a few photos of the surroundings, and shared them in a group called "Life is confusing and miserable, when can I be awesome?"
【Fang Jia Xiao Shao】: My new home Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
After a while, there was some movement in the group.
[Fang Wei]: I almost forgot that you are graduating this year, Xiao Shao. Congratulations! I wish you a prosperous business and great success!
【I am a madman from Chu】: Congratulations! I wish you a prosperous business and great success!
【Dayu Song】: Congratulations! May your business be prosperous and your plans be successful!
【Qing Meier】: Congratulations! May your business be prosperous and your plans be successful!
Here is a series of congratulations that look like a copy and paste.
But a discordant note emerged.
【Twenty-eight Beauty】: Congratulations, what the hell. It's just another failure. I don't know what the older generation in the family is thinking. All the restaurants, hotels, and inns in the family have failed, and they let the new generation open a bar! Can't they just let us choose for ourselves?
…
【Dayu Song】: Twenty-eighth Aunt, it’s hard not to tear it apart…
[Qing Mei'er]: Twenty-eighth Aunt, you are a tough girl.
[The baby is still young, so hold him up high]: Twenty-eighth aunt, I won’t tear you down even if you are tough.
[Not talkative, only loves diving]: Twenty-eighth Aunt, a tough person.
[Twenty-eight Beauty]: Get lost! Don’t call me Twenty-eight Auntie! I’m only twenty years old!
[I am a madman from Chu]: Anyway, I am not 28 years old!
[Twenty-eight Beautiful Lady]: @[I am a madman from Chu] Fang Chu, you want a fight, don’t you?
【I am Lightning】: Congratulations! May your business be prosperous and your plans be successful!
【I am Lightning】withdrew a message.
【28-year-old beauty】: [expression] speechless
【I am a madman from Chu】: [expression] speechless
【Qing Mei’er】: [Expression] Speechless
[The baby is still young, so hold him up high]: [Expression] Speechless
[Baby is still young, so hold him up high]: Speaking of which, I wonder if my grandparents will be able to keep up with the new era when it’s my turn. [Expression] Cat is looking forward to it
[I am a madman from Chu]: I thought so too. [Expression] Smoking indifferently
[Qing Meier]: It will be my turn next year. [Expression] Smoking indifferently
[Fang Wei]: @[Fang Jia Xiao Shao] Well, Xiao Shao, why don't you start a side job? I'm helping Xianmeng Live to find UP hosts, and Fang Chu has started a plane express delivery business that seems to be doing well. If you're willing, we can introduce you to some resources.
[Fang Jia Xiao Shao]: Thank you, big brother. I have contacted a translator here. It should be no problem to make a living. [Expression] Cute
[I am a madman]: What language talent do you have to translate? [Expression] Black question mark
【I’m a madman from Chu】: Kao! I understand, @【Fang Jia Xiao Shao】 is awesome! [Expression] Thumbs up
[Qing Mei’er]: What what what, Brother Chu, how did you understand that?!
【Fang Wei】: @【Fang Jia Xiao Shao】[expression] thumbs up
[Not talkative, only loves diving]: @[Fang Jia Xiao Shao] [expression] thumbs up
【Dahuige】: @【Fangjia Xiaoshao】[expression] thumbs up
[Dahu Song]: Thank you Comrade Xiao Shao for finding a new way of life for my younger brothers and sisters.
【28-year-old beauty】: @【Fang Jia Xiao Shao】[expression] thumbs up
[Twenty-eight Beauty]: As expected of a college student of the new era, you have a smart mind!
【青妹儿】: What, what are you talking about! [Expression] Anxiously waiting online
【28-year-old beauty】: @【青妹儿】Private chat later
【I am Lightning】: @【Fang Jia Xiao Shao】[expression] thumbs up
After looking at the neatly aligned thumbs with satisfaction, Fang Shao closed his phone. Then he raised his right hand in a ceremonial manner and spun his fingers.
“Open for business!”
Following this announcement and the crisp sound of fingers, the row of false doors and windows on the opposite wall suddenly flashed, and the blinds covering them rolled up automatically.
Then the sun came into the speakeasy.
Fang Shao looked out the window. Outside the bar was an endless expanse of grassland. A few silky white clouds floated leisurely in the blue sky. A breeze blew in, bringing with it the smell of the grassland.
Fang Shao raised his brows unhappily.
“Bang!”
The green grassland turned into a quiet forest with a gurgling stream flowing in front. A few fawns were playing in the forest, and adult deer were patrolling quietly nearby.
But this scene paused for a moment, and with another sound of finger snaps, the forest and stream turned into white sand beaches, and in the distance was the blue ocean. The sea water beat against the beach rhythmically with the sound of the tide, like a gentle piece of music.
Fang Shao finally stopped with satisfaction. It was a pity that such a beautiful scenery was just the background picture of the bar, and we could only watch it from a distance but not enjoy it. But it was still acceptable.
"Wow~"
"Wow~"
The sound of the sea tide was like a hypnotic music. Fang Shao, who had been busy for the whole morning, felt a little sleepy.
"Ah~" Fang Shao yawned and walked behind the counter to take a nap. There would be no customers anyway, so he might as well take a nap. He originally wanted to grab the orange lying on the counter and use it as a pillow, but how could such an excessive behavior get the consent of the little cat? It kicked its four little paws to free itself, and nimbly jumped onto the cash register next to it.
Fang Shao didn't care. He rested his head on his arms and closed his eyes.
"Wow~"
"Wow~"
The sound of the tide is getting smaller and smaller...
"Meow?" Orange's voice suddenly rang in my ears.
Something seems to be wrong, Fang Shao thought vaguely.
"Meow~" Orange called again.
The sound of the tide disappeared?
Fang Shao immediately came to his senses. He looked up and found that the blue waves and white sand outside the door had disappeared without a trace. A thick fog was shrouding the glass door.
Fang Shao was not surprised but happy.
On the first day of business, there were actually customers coming in! This was totally beyond Fang Shao's expectations.
Fang Shao stood up happily, and adjusted the small blackboard on the counter with the words "Good news! New store opening, 10% off, free fruit plate for purchases over 100 yuan" written on it in a highlighter, and was fully prepared to welcome guests.
"Run! There's a monster behind us!"
"Damn it, Amanda fell!"
"Get out of here, monster!"
Panicked shouts rang out in the mist, followed by several gunshots and a sharp, bestial roar.
"Run! There's another one over there!"
The chaotic footsteps came closer and closer, but then stopped.
The smile on Fang Shao's face disappeared instantly. "Kao! I'll accept that if no customers come, it's just my bad luck, but it's too much to dare to intercept my customers!"
He grabbed the mop behind the counter and walked out quickly with a sullen face.
In the mist, David looked at the spider monster staring at him, and thoughts flashed through his mind. He still held the pistol in his right hand, but with his left hand he slowly put his son down and pushed him to Amanda on the side.
"Quick, take them away!"
Amanda looked at her companions, then decisively pulled the still confused little boy towards the only light in the mist. The neon sign was their only possible way to survive.
The two old men quickly followed.
David's palms were sweaty, and he murmured a prayer, "God bless you." He hoped that he would be as lucky this time.
He carefully aimed the muzzle of his gun at the spider monster.
"Click!" The trigger clicked, but nothing happened!
No more bullets! David suddenly realized it, but by then the spider monster had been startled by him and rushed towards him with its steel-like legs, then jumped up and hit him in the face.
It's too late!
As this thought came to David's mind, the last scene of Ole was flashing through his mind like a revolving lantern. The smart and brave companion was killed by the mantis monster when he was about to get on the car. Then there was the burned man who committed suicide, and the soldier who was pushed out of the supermarket and died helplessly...
The last one was his wife who was wrapped in spider webs. Even his final farewell to her was so hasty and he could only stare at her body silently from afar in the car.
Now it's my turn.
David prepared himself for his own death.
But the expected attack never came.
A loud shout rang out like thunder, tearing through the heavy fog.
"Get lost, monster!"