Chapter 1, no encounter is truly accidental

Heavenly Mother, what does true love really look like? Is there a way to test the authenticity of love? Does true love really exist in this world? What is it like? ... Am I ... ? ... Will I never be able to attain it?

The man did not speak, and with a skilled flourish, he launched an attack with the telescopic baton in hand. Liu Jing quickly countered with a metal shovel, utilizing her agile physique to swiftly maneuver and strike with the edge of her hand at the outer side of his neck. The assailant deftly dodged, inwardly exclaiming "This is bad," as the metal shovel had already pressed against his carotid artery.

Rest assured, if you want to be the rat that everyone shouts at, then go ahead, but don't drag your aunt into this. I simply cannot stand people like you, you shameless person. If you like that kind of scoundrel of a man, then go after him; why do you have to come and pick a fight with others so cowardly? If you don't feel embarrassed, I feel embarrassed for you!" The hip-hop flight attendant raised a glass of cocktail high and said, "I don't know which brother brought this poor wretch dressed in rags in here, but from now on, every time I see her here, I will slap her once. Consider it a personal offense from me, Tong Xiaotong, and let's get it started!" After saying this, she downed the drink amidst the cheers of the crowd. If you don't feel embarrassed, I feel embarrassed for you!" The hip-hop flight attendant raised a glass of cocktail high and said, "I don't know which brother brought this poor wretch dressed in rags in here, but from now on, every time I see her here, I will slap her once. Consider it a personal offense from me, Tong Xiaotong, and let's get it started!" After saying this, she downed the drink amidst the cheers of the crowd.

From the moment of their first cry, the trajectory of fate has already paved a path beneath their feet. Some individuals find themselves in the enchanting gardens of fairy tale castles, becoming the beloved daughters of many, while others struggle in the muddy swamps, seeking to survive.

She was taken aback and then wearily shook her head

Tong Xiaotong shrugged and said, "Hmm, your inner strength is remarkable. If I were to endure such nonsense, it would be quicker to just shoot me dead."

"Xiao Jing, come work with me. It would be a pity for someone as beautiful as you to not be a bodyguard."

Suddenly, the sound of high heels approached rapidly. Liu Jing instinctively wanted to dodge, but her gaze fell upon the thigh clad in fishnet stockings and an angry face. In an instant, her guard was down, and she was roughly pulled up. "No need to wipe! What Italian custom-made? Just look at your disgusting demeanor. In the small commodity market, two pairs would only cost thirty yuan, and they would still have to give you twenty as change, right?"

I have said long ago that Xiao Jing is the best in martial arts among the female soldiers I have trained. If you don't believe it and insist on trying, won't you end up embarrassing yourself

"Ha, no need for that, I'll go find a handsome guy to dance with for a while and I'll dry off. " Tong Xiaotong lost her balance and suddenly hugged Liu Jing, swaying without letting go, her voice thick with drunkenness as she acted coy, "Let's go together, dancing and drinking is so much fun, why talk about love? If you take it seriously, you'll lose. But I won't lose, the one who loses will never be me, Tong Xiaotong!"

Would you rather spend your entire life as a servant, shining shoes for others

Uncertain of how much time had passed, someone gently tapped her shoulder. Xiao Tong instinctively leaned towards the source of warmth, inhaling the refreshing scent, as the fragrance of orange liqueur filled the air with each breath.

"Are you out of your mind? This wine was spilled by you, and you still dare to ask me for a tip?" The nurse asked the onlookers, "Hey, is there any reason for this?"

Tong Xiaotong waved her hand and, with a cheerful smile, reached out to poke her, saying, "What Miss Tong? My name is Tong Xiaotong!"

The crowd laughed and jeered, "Exactly, have you gone mad from poverty!"

He couldn't help but smile, the dimples at the corners of his lips appearing and disappearing. On a cold rainy night, he encountered a lovely girl, a fallen princess no less. Perhaps this time he had found his destined true love

The girl seemed to be suddenly paralyzed, standing there in a daze, it was too terrible

The waiter blinked his lovely eyes, pointed at his own nose, and said excitedly, "Hey, look closely, I am... I..."

Xiao Tong raised her head, her disheveled hair resembling a silky, flowing velvet shell. Her bird-like, timid gaze, filled with a hazy intoxication, looked at him.

I know. Liu Jing scratched her cat ears and smiled shyly, "It's just cleaning shoes, dignity isn't something that is lost due to a momentary bow, and I also don't want to trouble the manager... But really, thank you, Xiao Tong"

"No, I have really changed my profession," Liu Jing paused, rolled up the sleeve of her right arm, revealing a long, shallow scar. "I fractured my right upper arm and rested for six months. I can no longer withstand high-intensity work. Now, whenever the weather changes, it hurts severely, and my left leg is the same."

The sound of applause echoed from the dark corner.

Although she thought this way, Liu Jing was worried all night. She was a good child who valued loyalty, but she pretended to be so strong that those around her believed she would not be hurt. After work, she still tidied up the dance floor and took out the trash, then leisurely walked home along the brightly lit street. On the wet street, one could almost see reflections of people; Liu Jing saw her own face in the puddle, a thin and ordinary face that seemed to have only those round, dark eyes left.

Hurry up and wipe it! Haha!

I no longer love you

I started a small security company; people like us are naturally suited for this line of work. " Ah Meng shook off the ash from his cigarette, " What a coincidence, I didn't expect you to change careers as well. Why? It's not easy for the country to cultivate talent!

Tong Xiaotong stood in the light rain, gazing in the direction her boyfriend had left, remaining silent for a long time.

Xiao Jing, you have always been so modest. I understand now, there is a task, right? No need to say more

Tong Xiaotong turned around and hugged the girl, "You are so slow, Hanghang. To celebrate my return to single life, let's go drink and flirt with handsome guys!"

The man awkwardly pushed aside the shovel and said, "Can't you tell? It's just a scrawny little girl."

My name is Liu Jing

Liu Jing turned around, and a sharply serious man in a respectable suit walked out, applauding.

She smiled and pressed her finger on the key: A chance encounter? Dear Mr. Cook, the midnight bell has already tolled, the pumpkin carriage has turned back into a pumpkin, the knight has become a mouse, and the princess has turned into Cinderella. Yet she is destined to have a prince who will come searching for her with a glass slipper. Everyone knows that Cinderella lived happily ever after with the prince, but no one knows where the true princess is. People would surely say that the true princess possesses beauty, jewels, and a reliable father; what more could she possibly want? Everyone knows that Cinderella lived happily ever after with the prince, but no one knows where the true princess is. People would surely say that the true princess possesses beauty, jewels, and a reliable father; what more could she possibly want? The princess should be satisfied; she has everything, so she should not yearn for love any longer. Dear Mr. Cook, are there men in this world who wish to encounter a fallen, drunken princess?

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "Thank you, Miss Tong"

"Ha, Xiaojing, you are on gate duty today!" She burped, reeking of alcohol.

Before the charming waitress could speak, the beaded curtain at the entrance rattled loudly, and a spirited young woman burst through the door, her face filled with an expression that seemed ready to devour. He quickly raised his hands high to demonstrate his innocence

Indeed, they are all of the same ilk. Liu Jing was left speechless. They have encountered a fortunate era; had this been in the old society, they would have been thrown into a pig cage a hundred times over.

Wow, this is so profound, unlike my dad, that old-fashioned person, who says that '瞳' just means eyeball, am I his eyeball?" Tong Xiaotong shivered in disgust, "Why does it feel so gross?"

Unfortunately, the princess was already so drunk that her ears were ringing. Who is this? Not the one she was angry with. She impatiently pushed the person in front of her away. Yes, she remembered now; she had already broken up with that jerk. The waiter let out a slight sigh of relief; he certainly did not want to be accused of sexual harassment. Xiaotong stood up and stumbled, almost falling, and the waiter had no choice but to step forward to support her.

"Why did you ambush me?" Liu Jing asked sternly

"Miss, I can help you polish your shoes," Liu Jing said with a smile, her eyes slightly curved, and the cat ears on her head twitching. "However, according to our club's policy, in addition to the automatic 15% tip added to your bill, there will be an additional charge for extra services provided by the staff."

Indeed, there is a distinction between the rich and the poor among people, as well as a difference between noble and base characters; however, there is no inherent distinction of nobility among individuals themselves. For instance, the young woman before me, adorned with exquisite smoky makeup and dressed in a nurse's uniform, appears dazzling at first glance, yet Liu Jing does not perceive her as being more noble than herself.

Liu Jing is scheduled to greet guests at the entrance today, assisting each guest with their umbrellas and handing out towels. Today, Tong Xiaotong has come again, dressed in a tight-fitting dress adorned with noisy accessories, resembling a lively Christmas tree. Some people are simply born to be vibrant little suns, unaware of what it means to be quiet and extinguished

Hang Hang returned home in high spirits, saying, "Alright, let's drink from big bowls and flirt with handsome guys!"

It is the tranquility of a peaceful and stable life in the present world

Instructor Ameng, thank you

... ...

What?!

Liu Jing smiled and said, "What kind of talent do I count as? The comrades in the team are all elites; I am merely someone who knows how to fight"

You... The nurse's face flushed red, and she was instantly filled with anger and embarrassment, "Mind your own business!"

A Meng fell silent, only extinguishing the cigarette with his thumb when it nearly burned his hand

Liu Jing smiled; she and the girl before her belonged to two different worlds. In fact, when a person is trampled underfoot by everything, the thoughts that surge within are not about maintaining dignity, but about survival

How dare you use the good person card to fool me, you aunt! I am not unworthy of you, so you better clarify things for me!

At 2:00 AM, after the club had closed, Liu Jing walked out through the back door carrying a black garbage bag

Liu Jing enlisted at the age of seventeen, having previously attended a martial arts school with the intention of teaching and becoming a coach after graduation. It was only after she won the women's sanda championship at a domestic martial arts competition that she was persuaded to join the special forces and became a female special soldier

She is truly not someone who knows how to speak, let alone comfort others, and can only remain silent. Fortunately, her close friend entered the door and immediately rushed over in disbelief, saying, "I merely stopped the car for a moment, and you have become so desperate that you can't tell men from women?"

Tong Xiaotong pressed her face against the glass, watching the wine-red curtains sway like waves in front of her. The gentle and melancholic blues permeated her numbed nerves, while the already closed Lotus Bar shed its extravagant neon lights. Through the raindrops, she observed the lovers passing by on the street, huddled under a single umbrella.

Your hair is all wet, you might catch a cold. Here, take this towel and dry yourself off quickly

"... ... He no longer wants me, he said I am immature, I feel ... ... so sad ... ..."

It is the tranquility of a peaceful and stable life in the present world

In this world of peace and tranquil times, this is the expectation that the dean's mother has for her, and she is willing to carry such beautiful expectations to continue living

What are you looking at?! These shoes of mine are custom-made in Italy. I didn't ask you to pay for them because I have a good heart. Hurry up and clean them for me!

Liu Jing was about to throw the garbage bag into the trash can when a swift sound of rushing wind came from behind her. She quickly dodged while forcefully pulling the garbage bag back. Next to the trash can stood an iron shovel, which Liu Jing calmly grasped in her hand as she stepped back a few paces. The man attacking her was approximately 1.75 meters tall, his face obscured by the light behind him, and he wielded a 26-inch ASP Navy version telescopic baton.

Liu Jing, in a daze, could only half-support her while drying her hair.

Liu Jing knows this girl; she is a VIP member of the club and often brings a few friends who have not yet gone through their rebellious phase to dance and party. Recently, she has been coming almost every day, drinking and causing a ruckus as soon as she arrives. Today, she is dressed as a hip-hop flight attendant, with a short top that reveals half of her fair waist, but her face bears a fierce and unruly expression typical of a bad girl

The boy was taken aback, wanting to say something but ultimately remained silent, and turned to leave

In the 24-hour McDonald's, Liu Jing was turning her cup, somewhat surprised, "So you really have changed careers, what are you doing now?"

The waiter shook his head in confusion, about to say something, when the young woman boldly lifted Tong Xiaotong up. He quickly shut his mouth and stepped aside to let them pass. Watching the two of them leave, he found it hard to regain his composure from this unexpected encounter, and he sat down in the spot where Xiaotong had just been, suddenly feeling a jolt.

In the deserted alley, cars occasionally flash by from the intersection

... ... mobile phone? '' He unlocked the screen, and it was indeed in the state of logging into Weibo

The waiter awkwardly raised his hand towards the slightly inebriated woman who was holding onto his waist, unsure of where to place his hand, and could only softly call out, "Miss... Miss... I apologize, but we are closing!"

Liu Jing was momentarily stunned, "Instructor A Meng?!"

In just a few seconds, within five moves, the seemingly frail girl has already subdued her strong opponent

In the beginning, no one could choose their own life.

By the way, if someone tries to pick a fight with you in the future, you need not be afraid, as there is surveillance located in the upper left corner above your head

Given her current state, she is likely unable to absorb anything, yet this may very well be a chance encounter arranged by fate

Tonight is the masquerade night at the Rose High-Class Club, where only the wealthy and the elite can attend. To align with the theme, the female servers have changed into maid outfits, while the male servers are styled as British butlers. It must be said that Liu Jing's encounter with this young lady was entirely due to her attire; she was approached while holding a cocktail outside the dance floor! The unfortunate part is that the man who approached her already has a suitor, and just a few minutes later, the young lady in a dazzling nurse outfit poured her drink arrogantly onto her own shoes in front of everyone.

A Meng nodded slightly, no longer saying anything, but simply pushed a business card in front of her, "If you come to a decision, just give me a call"

On Wednesday, there was a rain, and by night, the heavy rain turned into a light drizzle

There is no reason for this to be so terrible, it is a thousand times worse than receiving a good person card.

Tong Xiaotong waved her hand triumphantly, while the sisters behind her shouted in a delicate manner, "Take care, dear, we won't see you off, it's just a day trip to the small commodity market, dear."

I no longer wish to live a life of violence and conflict; this way is much better now

In a state of drowsiness, my close friend Qing Tian was suddenly awakened by a distorted bird call that echoed from the bathroom.

The next morning, after a night of heavy drinking, Xiao Tong squatted in the bathroom holding her iPad, opened Weibo, and was startled to see a new post on her Weibo homepage: "I will return your phone to you. MR. COOK."

Eh? ... ... Ancient poetry? Tong Xiaotong was completely confused, "I have never passed my Chinese language class!"

In an instant, numerous memories came rushing back, some so distant that they seemed like events from the last century, suddenly becoming clear because of this person's face

The wealthy second-generation heirs who frequently come here to play are almost all friends of Tong Xiaotong, and no one dares to offend them by mentioning their names. Thus, the nurse, who was labeled as a miser, could only grit her teeth and be dragged away by her friends

Liu Jing suddenly burst into laughter; this girl is so interesting. How could someone describe their own name like that? It should be said in a more positive light, right

The man was breathing heavily, glaring at her, looking quite defiant

In the cool breeze of the late night, on her way home, Liu Jing threw the business card into the trash can

"Who are you?" Liu Jing asked, "Why did you ambush me?"

To the young masters and mistresses of wealthy families, this is merely a minor episode; they are just those who enjoy watching the spectacle, indifferent to whose joke it is that has caused the laughter

On the other side of the road, the voice of Tong Xiaotong reached Liu Jing's ears, and she unexpectedly looked over. The girl was tugging at a boy's arm, who was wearing a leather jacket and adorned with shiny chains all over his body, pushing her away without any courtesy.

Liu Jing truly understands the situation. Currently, she has only over 80 yuan in her account, and next month is the time to pay the rent. If she were to become unemployed, she would have no choice but to end up on the streets—compared to living on the streets, she would rather polish the shoes of this young lady. Weighing the pros and cons, Liu Jing decisively tore off the towel draped over her arm and squatted down, while the crowd excitedly applauded.

"Have you had enough of this? We are all adults here, can you stop being so childish?" The boy said impatiently, "That's right, you don't lack anything compared to me. You are beautiful, you are wealthy, you are a young lady from a rich family, but I no longer love you! How much clearer do I need to be?"

It is so lonely, Xiaotong took out her phone and browsed Weibo, looking at the mundane little things shared by the friends she follows. She came across a Weibo post by Mr. Cook, a post from five minutes ago: On this cold rainy night, is there anyone else like me who is looking forward to encountering a lovely girl?

Mother in heaven, I am so tired, but I do not want to give up

"Ma Fen, there will come a day when you will regret it," Tong Xiaotong said calmly

Xiaojing? The Xiaojing from "Doraemon"?

Liu Jing could almost feel the destructive power of these few words, but she suddenly sensed that at this moment, Tong Xiaotong absolutely did not want anyone to see her. Moreover, even if she went over, what could she do? She didn't even know what the first sentence to say would be, and could only make both of them feel more awkward.

If someone were truly pointing a gun at your head, you would certainly not think this way

"You silly girl, after just one night of not keeping an eye on you, you've ended up like this. How can you be so disappointing! ... ... And you still dare to post that photo on Weibo, didn't your dad tell you to delete it? ... ... You're simply out of your mind!" The young woman pulled Xiaotong from the waiter’s arms, revealing a smile, "Sorry about that, handsome. This girl didn’t take the opportunity to take advantage of you, did she?"

It is a quote from Eileen Chang, meaning a simple and tranquil life, a lifetime of stability

Is it Xiaojing from "Doraemon"?

The waiter was taken aback upon seeing this face, "Hey, why is it you... why are you here drinking alone?"

... ...

A Meng was her first instructor, but the duration was very short; he left the army suddenly after she had been in the military for a year and a half. Many people in the unit leave suddenly due to the execution of secret missions, and sometimes retirement is merely a simple and common excuse.

In the face of a formidable destiny, you can rise up in resistance or submit helplessly.

From the moment she joined the team, she was a tough nut to crack, excelling in individual training and always pushing herself to the limit. He repeatedly emphasized that there should be no defense, only offense, and that there was no retreat. On the battlefield of life and death, there is no retreat, just as there is none in the great forest of society where the weak are preyed upon by the strong

Many people have noticed the situation here. When a server offends a customer, even if it is done intentionally to provoke, they mostly have to swallow their pride and endure some losses. After all, this establishment offers very favorable treatment to its servers. The manager has emphasized more than once during meetings that those who come here to consume are your benefactors. If you serve their parents well, you will have a chance at the bonuses at the end of the month, do you understand