Rebirth 1979: Hunting wild boars and saving educated youth

Faced with Oscar's attitude, Ning Yao sighed lightly and compromised, "How about this, let's ask for leave. You tell us the address of the event, and we'll rush over right after we get leave."

After hearing this, Oscar finally showed a satisfied smile on his face. He slowly said, "That's right! We Chinese people must unite as one when we are abroad, otherwise we will be looked down upon by others..."

He noticed Ning Yao's unhappy expression, so he stopped the topic at the right time. In his heart, he was secretly thinking: How can a girl who washes dishes abroad escape from my grasp? Sooner or later, I will take you down. Let's see if you still pretend to be noble when the time comes!

After saying that, Oscar turned and left, not forgetting to say before leaving: "Then I'll be leaving first, see you tonight. You two remember to come early, you still need to try on clothes and rehearse a simple dance, don't keep everyone waiting for you."

After Oscar left, Lu Ting held Ning Yao's hand tightly, her eyes full of gratitude: "Yaoyao, thank you so much. I know you compromised for my scholarship."

Ning Yao gently patted the back of Lu Ting's hand and said softly, "We are good friends, and it's only natural for us to help each other. Besides, I know how hard you work every day, and this scholarship opportunity is so important to you."

Although she felt a little helpless about having to take leave and earning one day less salary, Ning Yao felt that it was all worth it when she thought about helping Lu Ting get a scholarship and reducing her burden.

Afterwards, Ning Yao and Lu Ting rushed to the restaurant "Dongjiang Duck". This restaurant is well-known in the Chinese community and is always crowded with customers.

As soon as they entered the room, before they could even open their mouths, they were interrupted by the boss's impatient voice: "Why are you so late? Hurry and change your clothes, the guests are already seated. I'm telling you in advance that today's working hours will be extended by two hours."

The boss was a middle-aged man with a flat head and very thick lips. He spoke in a very rude manner.

Ning Yao and Lu Ting exchanged a glance and said, "Boss, we'd like to take a day off today because there's an event at school." Ning Yao even added, "We'll make up the lost hours later."

When the boss heard this, his face immediately darkened, even darker than the blackened bottom of the pot in the kitchen.

He opened his thick lips, spit flying everywhere as he roared, "Are you kidding me? Today is the busiest time in my shop. Customers have already arrived at the table before it's even started? You're asking me for leave at this hour? Are you kidding me? You can ask for leave, but then don't come here anymore. I can't afford employees like you!"

These words were like a bolt from the blue, hitting Ning Yao and Lu Ting's hearts hard.

This job is extremely important to them, especially Ning Yao, who is really short of money now.

In the Chinese community in Los Angeles, there are limited job opportunities, and they are not full-time employees. It is really not easy for them to find a job that suits them and only requires them to work a few hours a day.

The same is true for Lu Ting. She lost her job before she even received her scholarship. What should she do?

Ning Yao and Lu Ting were caught in a dilemma.

If they didn't attend that event today, given Oscar's personality, Lu Ting's scholarship would probably be gone. Do they really have to wash dishes here for a few years?

For a moment, both of them stood there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.

Seeing this, the boss threatened, "If you quit, I'll tell all the Chinese restaurants around Los Angeles not to hire people like you. What everyone hates most is employees who quit during holidays and celebrations. If you keep doing this, no one will dare to hire you in the future."

These words put the two of them in a desperate situation. In this industry, once you are labeled like this, it will be extremely difficult to find another job.

In desperation, Ning Yao and Lu Ting had no choice but to agree to return to work and not ask for leave.

Seeing this, the boss smiled smugly and said, "Then hurry up and change your clothes. Today is the Los Angeles Dodgers Derby Celebration, and the store is super busy!"

Ning Yao quietly went to change into waitress clothes, while Lu Ting was about to go to the kitchen to wash dishes. However, the boss stopped her and said, "Lu Ting, you'll also be serving customers in the front today. There are too many customers in the front, so we need you two to work together. You can go change with Ning Yao, and you don't have to go to the kitchen."

Lu Ting felt a little relieved when she heard that she didn't have to wash the dishes. The restaurant was so full today that washing the dishes would probably tire her to death.

So, she and Ning Yao walked into the dressing room together. However, when they got the clothes, they were stunned.

The clothes they changed into this time were completely different from the clothes the waiters wore before. Before, they wore the traditional waiter uniforms, but this time they wore Chinese cheongsams!

Moreover, the design of this cheongsam was very unconventional, with a high slit and exposed back. Ning Yao and Lu Ting both frowned, looking embarrassed.

"This...how are we supposed to wear this?" Lu Ting looked at Ning Yao in embarrassment.

Ning Yao looked at Lu Ting and said seriously, "Tingting, no matter what, even if I lose my job, I will never wear this kind of clothes."

She threw the cheongsam in her hand and said, "We are here to work and study. It doesn't matter if it's hard work or fatigue, but we are not here to entertain people with our looks. I can't do such a thing. Even if I drop out of college, I won't do such a thing."

Lu Ting nodded vigorously: "Me too, I just don't believe it. Can the two of us starve to death? We have hands and feet, we can always find a way to survive."

Ning Yao took Lu Ting's hand, very happy that she agreed with her. She said, "Okay, let's go talk to the boss together!"

The two found the boss, and Ning Yao was the first to speak: "Boss, we don't wear this kind of clothes. We are here to work, not to make fun of others."

When the boss heard this, he became furious.

He slammed the table, stood up, and roared with spit flying everywhere: "You are my employees here. Do you know what an employee is? Employees are supposed to obey the boss's orders!"

He smirked, "And what did I ask you to do? I just asked you to put on cheongsams and dress more Chinese-style. Did I ask you to sell yourself? Are you trying to play that game with me? If you want to make money, go change your clothes. If you don't want to work, get out! Don't think your tricks from China will work here!"

After saying that, the boss sat back on the stool, crossed his legs, held a toothpick in his mouth, and glanced at Ning Yao with ill intent.

Humph, I'm not afraid you won't give in! You've come to America, and you still think you're in China? Haven't you seen those Chinese stars who came to Hollywood and had to start out in porn?