The world begins with shameless people

Chicago's South Side.

a new day.

Mickey had already met Ding Xiu last night and asked her to give Ian a job.

Of course, Ding Xiu had no reason to refuse, so she agreed and said that she would let Ian work at Xiu'er Western Restaurant as a dishwasher.

Although Mickey felt that it was a bit humiliating to let Ian be a dishwasher, but thinking of Ian's condition, he also understood that Ian could not face the customers directly, otherwise he might cause trouble, so he didn't say much in the end and just thanked him.

It was around eight o'clock in the morning.

Ian, still expressionless and very cold, got into Mickey's car and arrived at the door of Xiu'er Western Restaurant.

"Ian, are you okay?" Mickey was still worried.

Ian didn't like this. He frowned slightly in annoyance, glanced at Mickey, said nothing, and got out of the car.

Faced with Ian like this, Mickey was helpless. He sighed, but in the end he said nothing. He stepped on the accelerator and went to work.

In Xiu'er Western Restaurant.

Because Ding Xiu had introduced himself, the manager received Ian warmly.

It didn't take long before Ian officially started his career as a dishwasher.

How long can Ian keep this job?

Ding Xiu believed that it wouldn’t take long.

Ding Xiu also believed that it would not be long before Comrade Ian Gallagher would create all kinds of problems.

The reason is simple: Ian is a Gallagher after all.

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The days passed day by day.

Carl emptied almost half of the small treasury buried underground and launched a fierce but foolish pursuit of Dominic.

Day after day, apart from appearing in front of Dominic from time to time and saying some very arrogant and stupid words, he just bought various things for Dominic.

Carl's thinking is very simple. If you like Dominic, you should spend money on Dominic... In this respect, Carl is right.

Then, the fact is, facing Carl's pursuit... Dominic was indeed very annoyed at the beginning, but as time passed, that irritability was clearly gradually decreasing.

Maybe this is why good girls are afraid of being pestered by men.

Little by little, Dominic's attitude changed significantly. Carl noticed it. He was so happy, his confidence increased, and his pursuit became more intense.

.....

Lip and Mandy, nothing much has changed.

Comrade Mandy, the god of pure love, once again moved in with Lip without asking for Lip's consent and became attached to Lip. At the same time, she quietly increased the frequency of having sex with Lip, hoping to get pregnant.

Lip, who is essentially stupid, did not realize Mandy's intentions, but was happy to have more sex with Mandy.

At the same time, just like last time, Lip slowly began to feel annoyed with Mandy's clinginess, but for the time being, the degree was still relatively mild and not serious.

on the other hand.

After thinking it over and over again, Lip finally made up his mind to take the SAT and apply to the University of Chicago.

In this regard, Mr. Hilly has always had high hopes for Lip and has indeed spent a lot of time and effort on Lip over the past few years. He is considered the first benefactor in Lip's life. He is very pleased and has given Lip many encouraging words.

pity…..

Lip is Lip, that broken mouth... really deserves a beating, and every time he opens his mouth he says something crazy that even I know.

Teacher Healy had no choice but to sigh helplessly.

……

Debbie's mind was already full of her love affair with Derek, and she had no interest in studying at all... To be precise, apart from her sweet love affair with Derek, Debbie no longer cared about anything else.

And so it went, day after day, when Debbie was either texting or playing with Derek.

In fact, Debbie is similar to Mandy and can be considered a pure love warrior.

The difference is that Debbie didn't show it as obviously as Mandy did. Although she wanted to be with Derek every moment, she just endured it...

Or, to put it another way, Debbie did not hold back, but chose to sacrifice short-term disgust in exchange for long-term sweetness.

In short, Debbie has made up her mind to get pregnant, and has been silently calculating the time, waiting for the right time to take action.

……

Ian was still working at Xiu'er Western Restaurant. For the time being, things were relatively peaceful and he hadn't been involved in any major problems. However, doing such menial work day after day, he felt more and more bored, and his heart was becoming more and more annoyed. He felt that life was meaningless.

In this way, Ian became more and more eager for excitement and wanted to find it.

If this continues, problems are bound to occur.

……

Veronica still makes up various excuses from time to time to contact Kevin, have sex with Kevin, and try to get pregnant with Kevin's child.

Kevin became more and more distressed about having sex with Veronica again and again.

Due to his sorrow, Kevin wanted to give up and confess to Svetlana several times, but he always couldn't say it out loud.

And actually.

Because those old drunkards in Eliber basically can't control their mouths, Svetlana has known this for a long time and has long wanted to teach Veronica a lesson.

However, Ding Xiu said that it was not possible for the time being, so Svetlana had to endure it and pretend that she knew nothing, enjoying the enthusiasm that Kevin gave her out of guilt.

The lives of the two of them are currently in such chaos.

……

There was no special change in Frank Gallagher's life. He still drank and took drugs every day, boasted everywhere, seized every opportunity to steal and cheat to make money, went home to sleep, and was free and enjoyed every day.

This kind of life can be considered free and easy.

……

The Jackson family.

Eddie, Sheila, Jody, and Kerry Jackson lived under the same roof, and the atmosphere became much better than before.

The little doll, Kerry Jackson, was like a joy drug, bringing Eddie and the other two together. It even made Karen go home more often.

This family currently gets along quite harmoniously.

Sheila took good care of Kerry, and he became plump and healthy.

This kind of Sheila reminded Eddie of the time when they just got married...

The memories are turbulent and warm.

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In the blink of an eye, Christmas is approaching.

The festive atmosphere gradually spread.

The South District was noticeably more lively, with most people actively preparing for the festival.

This morning.

Ding Xiu stood behind the floor-to-ceiling window of the restaurant, looking at the snow on the roadside outside, feeling a little annoyed.

There is no other reason.

The winter in this damn place called Chicago is so damn cold, I can’t stand it.

I watched quietly for a while and thought, in such cold weather, it’s time to eat hot pot.

With an idea in mind, Ding Xiu lit a cigarette, then quickly moved, sat on the sofa, called up the panel, and opened the treasure chest.

It didn't take long.

[You opened a golden treasure chest. Congratulations. You won a set of (Dongda Classic Hot Pot). This prize includes...]

Hehe, how can we not eat hotpot in the winter?

Ding Xiu grinned and followed without wasting any time... The things had already been drawn, so he would quickly go buy pots and some more vegetables.

Time passed and it was afternoon.

[The restaurant has new products, Dongda’s hotpot has arrived, welcome to come and try it. Friendly reminder, hotpot is not suitable for everyone and the price is not cheap, don’t be impulsive.] After buying everything, Ding Xiu posted a tweet on Twitter.

After all, there are not many Americans who are familiar with Dongda cuisine, and even fewer who know about hot pot.

But it doesn’t matter. Xiu’er Chinese Restaurant has a large fan base, and until now, the dishes have never failed, so there is no need to worry.

This is not.

Not long after this tweet was sent out, many foodies from all over Chicago got in their cars and drove to the South Side, wanting to be among the first to try the new thing.

Night falls.

Xiu'er Chinese Restaurant was packed with people and filled with aroma.

The Americans, holding their chopsticks, stared at the boiling water in the pot, unsure when they could eat. The scene was quite funny, and Ding Xiu laughed at it.

But Ding Xiu didn't care. He just happily ate and drank with Bianca, who came over early from get off work.

Carl and Dominic were at the next table...they were specially invited by Ding Xiu.

To this day, although Dominic has not agreed to be Carl's girlfriend, their relationship has improved a lot... More importantly, Dominic really wants to try this hot pot.

All in all, at this moment, Dominic was smiling happily.

Seeing Dominic so happy, Carl was naturally very happy and his face was full of smiles.

"How long does this have to be in there before we can eat it," Dominic asked Carl.

Carl didn't understand, "You can eat it when it's cooked."

"Aren't you talking nonsense? I'm asking you, when will it be cooked?" Dominic said angrily and amusedly.

Karl scratched his head in embarrassment, and had to turn around and ask Ding Xiu, "Ding Xiu, when will it be cooked?"

Ding Xiu smiled happily, "One or two minutes for vegetables, and about three minutes for meat. It's okay if it's raw, it won't kill you. Okay, don't disturb me while I'm eating. You should take care of your girlfriend yourself."

Karl: "..."

Dominic was a little embarrassed, and subconsciously explained to Ding Xiu, "I'm not his girlfriend."

Ding Xiu looked at Dominic and smiled without saying anything.

In a blink of an eye, Karl took out his mobile phone and started counting the time seriously.

Many other Americans have also behaved in the same way.

Bianca looked at it with great joy, and smiled at Ding Xiu, "You made this thing, which really made things difficult for everyone."

Ding Xiu smiled and shook her head. "It doesn't matter. You'll get the hang of it after eating it a few times. The most important thing is that it tastes good."

"It's delicious and spicy!" Bianca gasped because of the spiciness.

On the other side, in the corner.

Mickey and Ian were there too.

The two of them didn't talk much, just a few words occasionally, eating and drinking, behaving like an old married couple.

That evening, most people in Xiu'er Chinese Restaurant were sweating profusely while eating in this cold winter.

Americans really can’t eat spicy food.

Ding Xiu was full and wiped his mouth. He decided to help Carl again, and smiled at Dominic, "Dominic, welcome to come often in the future. Carl's meals here are always free."

"As his girlfriend, you enjoy the same treatment."

When Karl heard this, he nodded decisively and proudly at Dominic, “That’s right.”

“….” Dominic was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Ding Xiu saw it, smiled and said nothing more.

Time flies.

The bustle at Xiu'er Chinese Restaurant gradually came to an end. One by one, the foreigners, with their mouths severely spicy, wiped the sweat off their face, drank water frantically, and left the restaurant with mixed feelings, embarking on their journey home.

[I don’t know how to describe this hot pot experience…]

[I feel like I lost half my life! ]

[jesus christ, what kind of hellish food is this? ]

[I advise everyone to bring a towel to wipe sweat when eating hot pot here. ]

[You must bring at least one box of water! ]

【…】

On Twitter, of course, all kinds of comments flooded in.

Ding Xiu took a quick look and smiled sinisterly, thinking, "These Americans are quite cute."

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Carol's house.

In the bathroom.

Veronica frowned again as she took the pregnancy test.

Veronica has done this kind of thing many times in the past period of time, but unfortunately, the results were disappointing every time.

"Veronica, how is it?" Carol asked anxiously outside the bathroom door.

Veronica was already very upset because she hadn't been able to get pregnant for so long. After hearing this, she couldn't help but get even more upset, "We don't know yet! Stop making noise!"

After a few minutes, the results came out.

Still not pregnant.

Veronica walked out of the bathroom and shook her head with disappointment at Carol who had been waiting there.

Carol saw this and didn't understand, "How could this be? It doesn't make sense that she hasn't gotten pregnant in such a long time."

After saying this, Carol hesitated for a moment, but she finally spoke up and expressed the idea she had long had, "Veronica, how about I go to the hospital with you for a checkup tomorrow?"

When Veronica heard this, she glared at Carol, and instinctively refused, "Are you saying that there is something wrong with me?"

"You have such a bad temper," Carol shook her head and explained, "I mean, you haven't been able to get pregnant for so long, so to be on the safe side, we have to go check it out and find out, isn't it?"

In fact, Carol has basically determined that there is something wrong with Veronica... After all, Kevin successfully made Svetlana pregnant, which means that Kevin's fertility is fine.

In this case, Veronica can't get pregnant...the answer is obvious.

Veronica actually knew in her heart that there might be something wrong with her, but she just didn't want to face it.

But, things have come to this point, and we have to face it...we can't avoid it.

"Okay," Veronica bit her lip and agreed reluctantly.

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Xiu'er Chinese Restaurant, in the bathroom.

Mandy is also taking a pregnancy test.

After a few minutes, unlike Veronica, Mandy saw a bright plus sign, and then she smiled happily.

"Finally succeeded," Mandy was so happy that she said to herself with a smile.

After being happy for a while, Mandy got up and continued to work in a very good mood.

After finishing the work and closing the restaurant door, Mandy stood at the door and took several deep breaths to calm herself down. Then she got in the car and moved to 2108 North Wallace Street.

She wasn't going to tell Lip that she was pregnant...at least, not yet.

She just wanted to own a part of Lip, and didn't want to use this child to tie Lip to this hellhole.

Mandy, the pure love god of war, hopes that Lip can become better and live a better life.

As for myself, it’s not important.

Not long after.

Mandy arrives, walks into the house, and gets along with Lip as usual, as if nothing had happened.