Awakening the War God

Chapter 267 A Stand-in Actor

When Gabriel left the hospital, it was already past 1 p.m.

Summer was in full swing, and the heat was on.

Plenty of pretty girls strolled around town, dressed lightly, exuding an air of vivacity.

Having a busy morning, Gabriel decided to grab a bite to eat.

Unfortunately, there were only a few dining options around Hexa Courtyard, and the one he inquired about was excessively expensive.

So, he toughed it out under the scorching sun and walked two blocks.

As he ambled along, he couldn't help but notice the twenty-six beautiful women who met his gaze, with nine of them donning sexy black stockings.

The pleasure to the eye brought a refreshing to his body in the summer heat.

Gabriel realized that even in such sweltering conditions, he could continue going for quite a distance.

If he hadn't noticed a local specialty, cold noodles, and beef burgers at the entrance of the plaza, he could have strolled all the way from Hexa Courtyard to Puriston River.

"That's not authentic!"

After finishing his meal, Gabriel couldn't help but grimace. The food was far too salty.

Curious enough, specialties have to be enjoyed locally to have a unique taste. And when the setting alters, the charm quickly fades.

He should have stayed at the hospital and been treated as a VIP guest by Matilda after performing a successful surgery on Jason.

However, he chose to leave instead, chiefly because he had noticed Matilda was utterly exhausted and needed some rest.

If he were at the hospital, Matilda certainly would busy herself taking care of him.

The real fun, he thought, would be to show up at Matilda's villa later in the evening.

Standing in the square, aimlessly surveying his surroundings, Gabriel suddenly witnessed a heartwarming scene.

Two sanitation workers were taking a break in the corner of the square. A female server from a bubble tea shop approached them, offering two iced drinks free of charge.

The girl was quite attractive, though a bit petite.

Her smile was endearing, and her eyes had a pure, genuine quality.

Gabriel felt that the girl's face seemed somewhat familiar.

The sanitation workers, upon receiving the drinks, appeared both hesitant and deeply touched by the girl's gesture of respect.

This heartwarming scene moved Gabriel, and he involuntarily began to walk towards the Sweetsnow Bubble Tea shop.

As he approached the shop, the female server politely inquired, "Hello, may I take your order?"

Gabriel pointed at the drinks the sanitation workers were enjoying and said with a smile, "I'd like to order the same as them, one for me."

"That's our Iced Fresh Lemonade. Would you like one?"

"Yes."

Gabriel nodded and checked the price list. One Iced Fresh Lemonade cost only one dollar, which was far from being expensive.

But still, the girl's care and thoughtfulness for the strangers deserved credit.

He also noticed that her eyes were similar to Priscilla's, like a starry sky, though this girl's eyes seemed to hold even more optimism and hope.

"Mr., your order is ready. Would you like it to go?"

A few minutes later, the girl skillfully prepared a glass of Iced Fresh Lemonade.

"No need," Gabriel said. "I'd like to have it right here."

"Alright!"

The girl handed Gabriel a straw along with the drink. Gabriel smiled slightly and left fifteen dollars on the counter before turning to leave.

"Thank you for coming!" the girl said.

As he walked away, the girl picked up the money and, with a curious look, realized that he had given her an extra ten dollars.

"Sir, you've given an extra ten dollars!"

She hurriedly rushed out of the store, assuming that he had misread the price.

But strangely, it was as if he had vanished into thin air in the blink of an eye. When she looked around, she saw only the two sanitation workers, wearing warm smiles on their faces.

In that moment, she seemed to understand what had transpired.

Holding the fifteen dollars in her hand, a pure and innocent smile spread across her face.

Gabriel savored his Iced Fresh Lemonade. The summer heat made this icy drink incredibly refreshing.

He had given the extra ten dollars to convey his appreciation to the girl for her kind gesture. And the ten dollars were a token of his appreciation.

Acts of kindness could be contagious, and there were still many good-hearted people in the world to carry them on.

The meaning behind it went beyond just the extra ten dollars.

Anyway, seeing that girl was like sipping a refreshing iced lemonade for Gabriel's mood.

Afterward, with nothing better to do, he aimlessly wandered around the park, watching elderly men play chess for hours.

When he finally looked up, the sun had already set.

He decided to head to Matilda's villa.

After days of wandering, it was finally time to settle down somewhere.

While walking, he passed a wedding planning company.

In front of the company, dozens of people were bustling around, some holding bouquets, others carrying signs, creating a festive atmosphere.

Ms. Scarlett, the manager, scolded a man in a dress shirt, "What's going on? We agreed on thirty actors, but there are only twenty-nine. The marriage proposal is all set up. We can't do it without one more person. Go, find another actor for me right now, no matter what!"

"Yes, Ms. Scarlett, I'm going right away!" The man in the dress shirt, Jeremy, was sweating profusely and didn't know where to find one.

The marriage proposal was to begin quite soon; how could he find another actor in such a short time?

It was all his cousin's fault. The cousin was supposed to come but left him hanging at the last minute.

Gabriel had watched the commotion for a while and was about to leave.

These days, it seemed like people had developed a liking for making grand gestures for marriage proposals.

Ironically, the more elaborate they were, the less likely they were to succeed, thought Gabriel.

Just as he was contemplating this, something caught his eye.

He spotted a sign held high with the words "Priscilla Weber" written on it.

"Huh?"

He was greatly surprised. Could this be the Priscilla he knew?

Someone was proposing to Priscilla?

He remembered Priscilla telling him that she didn't have a boyfriend, only the son of Mr. Coleman from the police station pursuing her.

Could it be that the son of Mr. Coleman was proposing to Priscilla?

It was... too fast!

With these thoughts in mind, he walked up to Jeremy and asked with a smile, "Hey, is this the son of Mr. Coleman proposing to the police station's beauty, Priscilla?"

Jeremy turned around, assessing Gabriel. "Who are you? Do you know Mr. Coleman's son, Ramon?"

"I know him, but he doesn't know me!" Gabriel shook his head and said with a sly grin, "I heard you guys are missing a person? Well, I'm a graduate of Gumoldur Theatre Academy. Do you think I'm up for the job?"

"Great!" Jeremy's eyes lit up. "If you're willing to help, you'll get 50 dollars. You just need to hold up a sign and sing when Mr. Coleman proposes. Are you up for it?"

"50 dollars?" Gabriel eagerly nodded, his eyes shining. "I'm in!"

It was interesting, he decided. Mr. Coleman's son was going to propose to Priscilla.

When Priscilla saw him holding the sign that said "Priscilla, I love you," during the proposal, he wondered what her reaction would be.

No matter what her reaction, it was sure to be entertaining.

"Ms. Scarlett, I found the person we need, a graduate of Gumoldur Theatre Academy!" Jeremy rushed over to Ms. Scarlett and informed her.

"Where is he?" Ms. Scarlett turned around.

Jeremy ran back and pulled Gabriel over. "It's him, a friend of mine who's been wandering around for several years and just returned to Gumoldur!"

Ms. Scarlett observed Gabriel and couldn't help but be impressed. What a handsome guy, she gasped inwardly.

She immediately said with a smile, "Great, you're the one we need. Give it your best. From now on, our company will support you for any performance-related events. Consider me your sponsor." This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

"Thanks, Ms. Scarlett. I'll do my best!" Gabriel immediately replied with a smile.

Meantime, he couldn't help but feel complacent about his popularity.

"Alright, everyone's here. Let's do one final rehearsal!"

Ms. Scarlett clapped her hands, gathering everyone together.

Jeremy handed Gabriel the "love" sign and reminded him, "This word is crucial. Make sure to raise it high during the proposal!"

"No problem!" Gabriel nodded enthusiastically, trying hard to refrain himself from bursting into laughter...