During this period of hidden life, David regained his youthful love for kickboxing. He honed the skills he had learned in school into the realm of a true master. He often runs on quiet paths in the early morning light, following the country paths, breathing in the fresh air, and making every step firm and powerful. Day after day training not only strengthened his body, but also purified his mind. Occasionally he would go to a bar at night to relax and start his next move.
David is no longer the hacker who chases bytecode every day, but a well-trained free fighting master. His body became strong and powerful through physical labor and hard training day after day. He was already a very powerful kickboxer when he was in school, and he once defeated all the opponents in the school. But now, in this land without computer screens and without coding, his whole being has been reforged. He also has to hide himself for a period of time, because Mark, who betrayed him before, is also a computer master and is looking for his whereabouts at any time.
That night, the bar was filled with the strong smell of cigarettes and alcohol, accompanied by exciting music. In the crowded crowd, the noise almost drowned out the rhythm coming from the speakers. David sat in the corner of the bar, drinking a local alcoholic drink with which he was barely familiar, and experiencing this country away from wars, intrigues and chases. He looked through the wine glass and observed the people around him as the lights in the bar swayed. He learned how to understand and appreciate the culture, trying to immerse himself in the place he had chosen as his temporary home.
Just then, a discordant note broke the rhythm of the evening. A drunkard was making a scene at the other end of the bar. His behavior was rude and unreasonable. Next to him was Vanessa, a beautiful, sexy and generous beauty, with helplessness and panic on her face. She seemed to be looking for help, but there was none. David was aware of the situation and was unwilling to sit idly by.
David stood up and walked towards the drunk man who was verbally and physically harassing Vanessa. His movements were calm and confident, and after these months of practice, every step he took was filled with strength and confidence. The drunk man's eyes were blurry, but he seemed to feel the dangerous atmosphere slowly drifting toward him... David walked over and stopped a few steps away from the drunk man. His calm tone rang throughout the bar, "Let it go." Open her."
The drunken man's hazy eyes gradually became clear, and under the urging of the drunkenness, he directly punched his right fist. David dodged like a reflex, and just a concise and precise Russian big swing made the drunken man unable to recover. On the ground, the scene seemed fleeting and unbelievable. Even under the influence of alcohol, the drunk man deeply felt the gap between him and the real master. He stood up unsteadily and left the bar in despair.
The scene happened so fast that it was over before anyone else in the bar could react. The boss and David's colleagues looked at him dumbfounded. They never thought that David, who was usually amiable and unknown, could have such skills. The boss regained his consciousness, walked up to David, and said with surprise and a bit of respect: "David, you... you are simply outstanding! What did you do before? Are you interested in working in the bar part-time? I promise The treatment is excellent.”
David smiled slightly and nodded: "Okay, I'll be happy to help if necessary."
His cement worker colleague also came over and patted David on the shoulder, full of admiration: "David, you are really amazing! It turns out you are hiding something deep."
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However, Vanessa, the only woman present, didn't seem to buy it. She raised her eyebrows and looked at David, with a trace of disdain in her eyes: "Don't think that I will be grateful for your little trick. You want to show your heroic nature and impress me, right?"
David looked at the beauty in front of him, who had a face as beautiful as an angel and a figure as beautiful as a devil. He looked back at her with a calm and confident attitude, "I never do things for the purpose of winning anyone's favor. The reason why I take action is, It’s because I can’t stand injustice happening. As for what you think, that’s your freedom.”
These words made Vanessa speechless for a moment. She did not expect David to respond like this. Although her attitude towards David had changed, her pride made her choose to remain silent and no longer speak.
David's colleagues exchanged appreciative glances, and the boss was even more certain that he had found a treasure. Since then, David's job in the bar has been more than just odd jobs. He has also become the best person to maintain order in the bar. His calm and powerful presence makes the bar a more harmonious and safe place. The subtle relationship between him and Vanessa has also become a hot topic in the bar.
The next day, at the construction site, David's colleagues had already heard about what happened last night. An older co-worker patted David on the shoulder, showed an appreciative smile and said, "Young man, I heard that you showed off your power in the bar last night. It's amazing! It turned out that you were hiding it."
David just smiled slightly and didn't explain much. He always likes to prove himself with actions rather than words.
As time passed, David's story began to spread in the town. Bar owners, residents of small towns, and even people from far away cities are attracted by his simple yet powerful stories.
Under the lights of the bar, David gradually became an indispensable sight. He always attracts the attention of the guests when he mixes each glass of wine dexterously at the bar. At the same time, he has also become the focus of Vanessa's argument. Her pride prevents her from easily letting go of her prejudice against him, but she cannot help but recognize David's ability.
On a humid spring night, the atmosphere in the bar was very different from usual. A man exuding a dangerous aura appeared, his eyes full of provocation towards David. The man entered the bar as if he were visiting, as if looking for a showdown with David.
Vanessa couldn't ignore this sudden challenger, and her eyes showed unusual nervousness. She was instinctively worried about David, an emotion that outweighed any verbal comments she made about him.
In the face of sudden danger, David responded with incredible calmness. Not only did he calm the nervous patron at the bar, but he also smiled at the man in a calm manner.
"If you're here to settle old scores, then I suggest we find a quiet place to talk," David's voice was steady enough for the entire bar to hear his sincerity.
Vanessa's heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate, while other regulars in the bar looked at the two men warily. David's calmness this time was not only for himself, but also for everyone present, including Vanessa, who always had doubts about him.
This scene makes Vanessa realize that David may really be different from the suitor she imagined. Rather, he is a person with firm beliefs and admirable character. She also realizes that she may have more feelings for him than she's willing to admit.