in2ebook Chapter 155 Haircut
Chapter 155 Haircut
Outside the barber shop, the sun shone obliquely, but it could not illuminate Xiaodong's gloomy mood at the moment.
He covered his swollen cheeks with his hands, his eyes full of disbelief and hurt. He stared at the father in front of him, as if looking for the answer from the other's eyes: "Dad, are you really... going to hit me for him?" There was trembling and despair in his voice.
The barber shop owner was deeply hurt by his son's questioning. He regretted his impulsiveness, but was trapped in anger and disappointment and found it difficult to speak to comfort his son.
"I... I just hope you can make progress," he uttered each word with difficulty, his voice full of fatigue.
"You always evade your responsibilities and don't care about learning a craft. I'm old, and I'm worried that you won't be able to live independently after I'm gone."
Hearing this, Xiao Dong became even more furious: "Do you look down on me so much? Do you think I'm not as good as Xiao Qiao?!" He sneered, his eyes flashing with determination.
"Well, since you think so, let him be your son! I don't need your charity!" After saying that, he turned around abruptly and disappeared around the corner with big strides.
"You...you..." The barbershop owner looked at his son's receding back, feeling powerless. He opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't even say a word to keep him. He could only watch his son walk farther and farther away until he disappeared from his sight.
Xiao Qiao stood aside and witnessed all this, feeling extremely heavy-hearted. He understood the master's painstaking efforts and sympathized with Xiao Dong's struggle.
He walked to his master and comforted him softly, "Master, don't be too sad. Xiaodong was just impulsive. He will figure it out."
The barber shop owner sighed softly upon hearing this, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He looked up at the sky, a trace of fatigue and old age flashing in his eyes.
"Yeah, maybe I'm too impatient." He murmured to himself, "I just hope he can understand my painstaking efforts sooner."
At this moment, Xiao Qiao became more determined to stay with his master and study hard.
He understood that he not only had to learn the skill of barbering, but also had to learn how to take responsibility and how to face the challenges of life.
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Xiao Qiao, full name Qiao Shefei!
After parting with the barber shop owner, he met an unexpected person in a park.
"Why are you sleeping here?" Qiao Shefei asked in surprise, looking at the ragged man who looked like a beggar on the grass.
What was particularly striking was that the man's hair was longer than that of many girls. Qiao Shefei's mouth twitched slightly, and he thought to himself: Does this guy know that I'm learning how to be a hairdresser recently?
Hearing Qiao Shefei's question, Kufensi opened his eyes on the grass and quickly sat up: "Xiao Qiao? It's great to see you!"
"Yes, we haven't seen each other for a while." Qiao Shefei said this and sighed softly.
They - Qiao Shefei, Kufens and Amice - were the first to be resurrected and awakened. But they were not in a hurry to find a way, nor did they behave improperly like other Nether Demons.
It's not that they are unwilling to assist Lufa, or unwilling to return to Ares, but... they are tired and eager to experience the life of ordinary people.
The most crucial thing is that neither Qiao Shefei nor Kufens or Amiceus believed that they could successfully complete Lufa's mission.
Thousands of years ago, their plan ultimately failed. They spent a lot of energy and carefully planned the conspiracy, but it ultimately failed to succeed.
A thousand years have passed, and now their strength has not become stronger, but weaker. However, the strength of that group of armored warriors is increasing day by day!
How can they fight against such a situation? There is no possibility of winning this war!!!
"Are you here to handle business?" Kufens asked curiously.
Qiao Shefei shook his head slightly to deny it. "I just happened to pass by here."
"But I was planning to come find you."
"Looking for me?" Kufens couldn't help but feel doubtful, with a hint of confusion on his face.
"Did something special happen?" Qiao Shefei asked immediately.
Qiao Shefei shook his head again, then smiled and said, "Actually, I just want to help you cut your hair."
"Cut your hair?" After hearing this, Kufens was stunned for a moment, then he unconsciously raised his hand and touched his long hair.
He nodded immediately and replied with a smile, "Okay!" After all, his hair really needed a good trim.
......
A few minutes passed quietly, and the scenery in the park remained the same.
Kufens sat leisurely on the bench. Behind him, Qiao Shefei was concentrating on using the scissors, using his skills to trim Kufens's originally long hair, which was comparable to that of a woman, into a neat short men's hair.
"Your skills are really good. I feel like you can rival those professional hair salon masters." Kufens praised sincerely, with a hint of surprise in his words.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Shefei smiled with satisfaction and responded confidently: "In fact, I have already been a qualified barber. This is just part of my daily routine."
"Congratulations! Your dream has finally come true." Kufens' words were full of sincere congratulations, and there was a warm brotherhood between the two.
"Don't move, be careful not to let me 'repair' your ear by mistake." Qiao Shefei reminded softly, and then changed the subject and curiously asked about Kufens's recent situation.
"By the way, how have you been lately?"
Kufens' expression suddenly became complicated, the smile at the corner of his mouth gradually faded, replaced by a deep thought.
"It's still the same, life is dull." He said slowly, and then there was a hint of helplessness in his words.
"However, what's annoying is that there are a few hooligans around here who always find various reasons to harass me. I'm really worried that one day I won't be able to control myself..."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Shefei was silent for a moment. He knew the deep meaning of Kufens' words.
Although they live as human beings on this planet called Blue and White Star, deep in their hearts, their past and identity as Netherworld Demons are like heavy shackles that are difficult to completely get rid of.
"Can we really keep living like this, pretending to be ordinary people, on this land?" Qiao Shefei's voice was low and full of doubts. This question was not only a question to Kufens, but also a torture to his own heart.
On this blue and white planet full of unknowns and challenges, can they find their own place and keep moving forward?
"Let's get back to the topic... I think you should have already figured out his whereabouts, right?" There was a barely perceptible heaviness in Kufens' voice.
"Although I know that mentioning him may make you unhappy, we have to face the reality. It's time to make a clean break with him."
There was unquestionable determination in Qiao Shefei's words, and he quietly put down the scissors in his hand, as if all his attention was focused on this upcoming decision.
Kufens frowned, and Lufa's name was like a huge rock pressing on his heart.
As the general of the Nether Legion, Lufa is not only their leader, but also their unavoidable past. After days of hard work, they relied on the subtle connection between the Nether Demons and finally locked Lufa's hiding place.
"Why bother yourself?" Kufens tried to respond in a relaxed tone, but his inner struggle was difficult to conceal.
"Are you really willing to give up this hard-earned peaceful life? Qiao Shefei, we all know that once we set foot on that path, there is no turning back."
Qiao Shefei's eyes flashed with mixed emotions when he heard this. He knew that Kufens's worries were not groundless, but his inner conviction made him unable to retreat.
"Kufensi, I understand what you mean. But running away is not a solution. Our entanglement with Lufa must be resolved sooner or later. And..." At this point, his tone softened unconsciously.
"And my girl, I will protect her. But as a member of the Nether Army, I must also shoulder my responsibilities."
When talking about Qiao Shefei's girlfriend, the atmosphere between the two seemed to ease a little.
In the Netherworld Legion, Qiao Shefei is undoubtedly lucky. Not only has he found true love in the world, but he is also enjoying an unprecedented ordinary life.
This happiness made him cherish it more and also strengthened his determination to face everything.
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"Hey, look who is this?" Following the sound, two hooligans walked over.
One of the gangsters looked at Kufens's newly cut hair with a playful look, and then burst into a strange laugh.
"Why did the little fatty think of dressing up today? Are you planning to change your appearance to pick up girls?"
"Haha, with his appearance, let alone changing his hairstyle, even if he changed everything from head to toe, I guess no girl would be willing to take a second look at him, hahaha!"
Another gangster echoed, and the two of them laughed so hard that they fell forward and backward, completely ignoring Kufens in front of them.
Kufens's anger almost overflowed from his chest. His eyes were wide open, his fists were clenched, and every breath was like a sign of a volcano about to erupt.
However, just when he was about to lose control, Qiao Shefei's voice was like a calm spring, extinguishing the anger in his heart in time.
"Stop, Kufensi!" Qiao Shefei calmly stood in front of Kufensi, staring at the two provocative thugs with sharp eyes.
"What exactly do you want?" Although his tone was cold, it revealed an aura that should not be underestimated.
The two hooligans were stunned for a moment, then a more playful smile appeared on their faces. They seemed to understand something and exchanged a tacit look.
"Oh, so this is your friend, Fatty." A gangster pretended to be surprised and said, "No wonder you have money to get a haircut, it turns out you rely on your friends for help."
"But then again, it's really surprising that a fat guy like you can make friends." Another gangster did not forget to add another stab, his words full of contempt and ridicule for Kufens.
Faced with such an insult, Kufens' face became even gloomier, but Qiao Shefei patted him on the shoulder gently, signaling him to stay calm.
He knew that the most important thing now was not to let anger get the better of him, otherwise it would only make things worse.
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A thug crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and said to Qiao Shefei provocatively: "Come to think of it, we are old acquaintances of that little fat boy. Can't you give him face when we catch up?"
"Who is the same group as you!" Upon hearing this, Kufens roared in rage, his chest heaving violently with anger, as if he wanted to pour out all the rage in his heart.
"Didn't you hear me?" Qiao Shefei interrupted calmly. His voice was low but full of determination. "Please leave this place immediately. I don't want to have any unnecessary conflicts with you."
"Leave? Haha, have you figured it out? Whose territory is this!" The gang leader laughed, his laughter full of arrogance. He approached Qiao Shefei and even reached out and patted the other's cheek frivolously, his eyes full of disdain.
Qiao Shefei's eyes suddenly became sharp. He frowned, exerted force suddenly, and pushed the gangster several steps away.
The gangster was caught off guard, stumbled and fell to the ground, groaning in pain, and then his eyes widened and he cursed with gritted teeth: "You kid, are you tired of living?"
He quickly got up, with anger flashing in his eyes, and he obviously intended to take revenge on Qiao Shefei.
However, Qiao Shefei just stood there coldly, without retreating or further provocation. His attitude was clear and firm - this was not the place where they could act wildly.