Chapter 5

Ye Meng withdrew his wine cup and sat down beside him.

Until the latter half of the sentence, he slowly came to a stop, lowered his head and smiled slightly, before returning to the window and saying to her: "Step aside"

The first season of this game was completely cleared by Ye Meng years ago

Li Jingyu gives people a sense of being unserious in everything she does. If she were a poor student, she would probably be a student who is not even considered a failure.

Qiao Mai Mai: "Is that so? I don't remember that."

"Mr. Cheng, you really cannot enter; this is the ladies' restroom. There is a female guest inside. Would it not be acceptable for you to wait at the door for her to come out?" The attendant was truly courteous, still calmly persuading.

Ye Menghuan held her arms in front of her chest, leaning against the sink as she waited for her to finish changing: "Using the reflection from the mirror and the rearview mirror, you will be able to see it."

Li Jinyu was very tall, with half of his waist exposed outside the window. It was the first time the two stood this close, and Ye Meng could clearly see the "kiss mark" on his Adam's apple, which she could almost confirm was a scar. It was slightly thinner than the skin around it, slightly sunken, and a pale red color. In fact, it was not very noticeable, but because he was so fair, it stood out clearly.

Ye Meng pondered for a moment before speaking, "I actually came here today to apologize, Jiang Luzhi"

Ye Meng quietly drew two slips of paper and opened them to take a look

Guess

Ye Meng: ".................."

The bar has begun to operate normally, and more people are gradually gathering. A group of individuals is scattered around the bar counter and in the center of the dance floor, while colorful lights above cast a dazzling and enchanting glow. The air is filled with seductive music that creates a sense of confusion. Ye Meng is not particularly fond of such places; they are too decadent. Although she lacks ambition at the moment, she was once a spirited young person who had migrated to the north with great determination.

Half a minute later, the partition door slowly opened, and Ye Meng had changed into a set of women's hip-hop rock style that Li Jingyu had just thrown over from who knows where. The haphazard chains made her feel like she was hanging on a drying rack like cured meat, complemented by a clattering array of extravagant trinkets, making her look entirely like a little rock girl.

Ye Meng is not someone who easily submits. The reason he "kneels" so effortlessly before Li Jingyu is entirely due to having just seen his very professional posture while wearing gloves. With such complete equipment, it is evident that he is very familiar with this place

Ye Mengcai changed outfits with a girl in the restroom, who was of similar build and height. The girl was named Qiao Maimai, and she did not have exaggerated green or blue hair. She had a delicate appearance, and her pair of bright eyes bore a slight resemblance to Li Jinyu, though their temperaments were vastly different. Qiao Maimai was clearly a small-town girl, and her Mandarin was not very standard, carrying a regional accent.

Li Jinyu's expression showed some impatience, but he still said in a nonchalant manner, "Then you wait for her to get dressed"

The restroom has only one stall, and the rest of the area is completely visible. Aside from a few mops carelessly thrown on the floor, it is evident that there is no place to hide a person. Cheng Kairan still could not believe it; like a headless fly, he searched around in circles, even examining outside the window meticulously, but found not a single ghostly shadow.

Ye Meng held the bag of clothes that Li Jingyu had thrown in at the last minute tightly against the door of the compartment, her expression relatively calm as she listened to every movement outside the door

Ye Meng leaned against the sink that Li Jingyu had just leaned on, slowly fastening his buttons: "So what was going on just now?"

This is a sibling joint fraud gang. Ye Mengxin is unwilling to accept it; she did not actually sleep with him!

Ye Meng felt as if he had boarded a pirate ship at this moment: "Where do you see that I am very wealthy?"

Li Jinyu lowered his head to look at her. He must have been born with deep, affectionate eyes; even though his gaze was as cold as a pool of stagnant water, it still held a hint of tenderness. While explaining, he said to her: "The waitstaff here are very adaptable. In order not to offend any guests, they will coax you into submission. The lies they tell, if they could generate electricity, would probably allow the Earth to go fifty years without a power outage"

Qiao Mai Mai quickly finished tying up the little braid on her head, then slowly applied another layer of powder to her face, telling her: "My brother has suffered a huge loss this time, and everyone now thinks he is a scumbag who loves casual flings. Just now, a girl even slipped him a note asking if he was interested. The 1,000 is already discounted for the sake of Sister Ya En."

Li Jinyu calmly unbuttoned his shirt down to the fourth button, saying, "I just find the window dirty; it’s not like someone climbs through the window every day"

Outside the door, Cheng Kairan began to knock furiously, bang bang bang.

Cheng Kairan did not think too much about it; instead, he felt that this kind of Li Jingyu was what a normal man should be like. He gestured towards the door of the compartment with his eyes and asked, "Girlfriend?"

Seeing that he had no intention of speaking up, Ye Meng tapped on the table in front of him

Ye Meng's expression froze, and he couldn't help but take a step back

The waiter seemed to be well-versed in such situations, patiently and confidently stating, "There is a stinky river behind the restroom, even ants have to pinch their noses when passing by. Moreover, to prevent any guests from skipping out on their bills, we have specially added electric nets to the windows, so you need not worry about her escaping; she is certainly still inside."

Li Jingyu glanced at her inexplicably and asked, "What service fee?"

"It's not that great, it's just that my brother is like this with everyone. There's nothing particularly good or bad about it," Qiao Maimai said as she put on the last of her scattered clothing, looking at her with a puzzled expression. "Hey, why aren't you asking me how I knew when the stall door in the women's restroom would open in the parking lot? Logically, the stall doors in the women's restroom open inward, so they can't be seen from the parking lot."

Noticing the movement, Li Jinyu looked up, glanced at her without any emotion, then lowered his head again to continue playing a game, seemingly a mobile game like an escape room. His long, well-defined fingers glided across the screen, swiping randomly across the display, playing in a rather nonchalant manner

Li Jingyu did not know where he had picked up a map, his eyes slowly scanning the screen map without lifting his head: "If you have something to say, just say it"

Li Jingyu jumped down from the window, and as soon as his feet landed steadily on the ground, before he could stand upright, he wore a puzzled expression and asked, "What insulation?"

Originally, Li Jingyu was indifferent and turned to leave upon hearing the first half of the sentence

Ye Meng looked at him coldly, her expression one of disdain: "Do you think I am incapable on my own? Must I rely on my brother?"

"Is there no one else here besides you?" Cheng Kairan found it hard to believe

In this state, the former Li Jingyu might have thought to himself, "Ah, I am dirty." But now, he leans effortlessly against the sink, lights a cigarette that he hasn't smoked in a long time, and languidly exhales smoke rings, feeling both despondent and indifferent

In the crowd, she spotted Li Jinyu at a glance. At this moment, his black shirt was impeccably buttoned up, even his Adam's apple was tightly covered. From a distance, Ye Meng saw him hunched over at the bar, his back slightly trembling, and only upon approaching did she hear him coughing.

The bar is a converted small bungalow from the previous village, nestled among a tangle of green trees. If the layout remains unchanged, the women's restroom should have been converted from the previous bathroom, with low and narrow windows that barely allow a person to pass through. Outside, it connects to a lush and dense grove, with a foul-smelling stagnant river below.

Ye Meng thought he had misheard and asked in surprise, "Do you still know Fang Ya'en?"

Qiao Mai Mai said, "Help tonight, one thousand"

Li Jinyu pushed Ye Meng into the compartment door, saying, "Go in, take off your clothes and throw them out, and lock the door properly"

Cheng Kairan noticed his relaxation and his expression also softened: "What is her name?"

In fact, Li Jinyu usually appears quite carefree. Although he seems indifferent, he has not rejected most girls who approach him. It would be unfair to label him as a scoundrel, yet he seems to embody a certain charm that can be both alluring and dismissive. He treats everyone well, yet remains unresponsive, essentially a person without rules, acting solely based on his mood, very much at ease. With that said, it is not impossible for deep affection, emotional connection, and an inseparable bond to develop.

Li Jinyu had a languid expression, took a puff of smoke, and said, "Not really."

The quarrel outside grew increasingly intense, resembling the frantic release of pressure from a steam cooker before it explodes, and the clamorous atmosphere seemed to rise to its peak temperature along with the rapidly spinning valve.

Cheng Kairan pondered for a moment and issued the final ultimatum: "Alright, I will give you another five minutes."

As soon as the words fell, someone next to Li Jinyu placed a small note under his wine glass. Li Jinyu didn't even glance at it, casually taking a sip of his drink, surrounded by a pile of similar notes. He had never opened any of them, lost in his own secluded world. In fact, he had somewhat of a puppy-like gaze, with a pair of clean eyes that evoked a sense of pity. However, when his brows and eyes were lowered, he exuded nothing but indifference.

......

One thousand at a time

Hello, Xiao Yu Ge, shall we meet?

Ye Meng leaned against the wall and pointed to his black gloves, "The waiter said there is an electric grid here"

Ye Meng furrowed her brows slightly, and Qiao Mai Mai seemed to know what she was about to say. "Kai Ge may be foolish, but he is particularly suspicious. If you don't open the door, and he comes out to find that I am not you, he will definitely come back to look for you. Because you have been inside for so long without opening the door, he will surely think you are hiding something. My brother can only pretend to be with you inside... completely dispelling your doubts about not opening the door for so long. In the end, when you open the door generously, Kai Ge will actually have no doubts about you in his heart. When I go out, he will definitely come towards me, and only after confirming that I am not you will he feel at ease to leave with his people. My brother says he is like this, particularly fond of grasping others' psychology."

Ye Meng suddenly felt at ease: "Are these gloves insulated?"

Li Jinyu was speechless: "I still want to ask you what exactly happened, to bring a group of people barging in like this? I really..." He held a cigarette in one hand and placed the other on his hip, letting out a long sigh in resignation, truly a master of acting.

Is your brother close to Cheng Kairan?

"Do not think that we are ignorant of value; that bag of yours is worth at least 20,000." Qiao Maimai glanced at the bag around her waist, which could barely hold a mobile phone.

Li Jingyu finally picked up the key in the game to open the treasure chest and lazily said, "Just ignore her, you can simply buy her a bouquet of flowers."

"Then how much do you want?" Ye Meng asked

Li Jinyu, would you like to try dating me? I am more reliable than Jiang Luzhi

Ye Meng: "Knowledge of Physics in Junior High School"

Li Jingyu directly interrupted, not wanting to listen at all, "Oh, got it, is there anything else?"

"Private power grids are illegal." Li Jinyu did not know when he had taken off his gloves, tossing them aside casually, and suddenly began to inexplicably unbutton his shirt.

She smiled at the mirror, pursing her lips: "How could I not recognize you? You are Yaan's close friend. My great-aunt is in the next bed to Yaan. That little chubby one is my biological brother, and Li Jinyu is my cousin. If it weren't for Yaan being worried that you might have trouble tonight and calling my brother, he wouldn't bother with these trivial matters."

Three minutes later, with a loud "bang!" the small wooden door of the restroom crashed to the ground, heavily striking the floor. In an instant, dust and smoke rose, creating a hazy mist that spread everywhere, catching everyone off guard as they entered the scene.

"Wow, you are as smart as my brother. I thought about it for a long time back then," said Qiao Maimai

Why didn't you pick up that key? It can open the treasure chest on the wine cabinet, and inside the treasure chest, there is a password hint to unlock the bookcase.

I was really scared just now. When Brother Kai grabbed me, his eyes looked like they were going to eat me. What on earth did you do to offend him? If I hadn't known that there was a small path in the bar leading to the back of the women's restroom, you would have been done for tonight. He just made several calls and brought a bunch of his underlings to say they would turn this bar upside down to find you. All the doors were blocked, and even a fly trying to escape was swatted down. The boss was furious. Fortunately, my brother is here today

Cheng Kairan expressed his understanding, yet still unwilling to give up, said: "Then let that woman come out and show herself to me, so I can confirm whether she is the one I knew before."

1587823xxxx, always available, give me a call

Cheng Kairan was still furious: "What if she climbs out the window from behind and escapes!"

Qiao Mai Mai is evidently not very skilled at makeup; her look is extravagant, with blush applied more heavily than a monkey's backside, and she is adorned with jingling jewelry, making her appear from a distance like a discounted luxurious Christmas pizza.

Add me on WeChat, and I will give you the money for tonight's service fee

Tsk tsk, you are indeed not very picky

Li Jingyu smiled slightly, "Do you think I have a habit of being watched by others?"

Qiao Mai Mai is indeed fair and delicate in appearance, but her voice is quite deep, with a hint of a smoky tone. Her expression is that of a naive and lively young girl, which contrasts somewhat with her voice: "Just now, my brother threw your clothes out the window. After I changed into them, I waited in the parking lot. As soon as the partition door opened, I rushed out to divert Kai Ge's attention. A person as foolish as Kai Ge, upon seeing me in the outfit he had seen before, would definitely rush out to chase me"

Because Sister Yan said that if you are caught by Cheng Kairan, she will take my aunt to smoke opium

"What about you? I do not like to owe others favors, and I have heard that you are making a significant sacrifice tonight"

Li Jinyu leaned against the sink, the mirror behind him reflecting his clean and neat shaved head. His black shirt was disheveled, with buttons undone down to his chest, revealing a chest that was quite enticing, even slightly rising and falling. However, he was indeed very fair, his skin even lighter than his neck. The shirt was half-tucked and half-untucked, loosely hanging at his waist, combined with his handsome face that seemed to take everything lightly, truly providing a feast for the eyes of the ladies outside. His face was flushed, yet his eyes were greedy.

"I have been knocking on the door outside for such a long time, and you haven't heard it?"

As soon as a crack in the door was opened, Li Jinyu deliberately glanced out the window. Cheng Kairan, instinctively drawn by his gaze, unexpectedly caught sight of a familiar figure in the parking lot outside. Without even looking into the compartment, he dashed out, hurriedly throwing out a line: "Sorry to interrupt your good fortune, I owe you one."

"Dress inside," Li Jingyu said, tilting his head to brush off the ash.

Ye Meng might have gone crazy at that moment, or perhaps she was feeling guilty. She suddenly said

Deng Chengkai drove out of the parking lot without obtaining anything.

"I alone, just take a look," Cheng Kairan was quite polite to him, "If you really feel embarrassed, let her cover her face, I just want to see the clothes."

So, why are you going to such great lengths to help me

The eyes of the bartenders were wide open, rounder than grapes, resembling a pile of ancient fossils, frozen in time, as if competing to see who had been there the longest. The main issue was that this Xiao Yu had just broken up with his girlfriend and was now engaging in casual encounters in the restroom? Moreover, the key point is that Li Jingyu does not seem like the type of person who would engage in such casual encounters.

"Then why are you wearing gloves?" Ye Meng's gaze slowly shifted down to his hand movements.

Li Jinyu stubbed out his cigarette, tucked his hands into his pockets, and stood up to leave the sink area, walking to the door of the cubicle where he faced Kai Chengran. Dressed in a loose black shirt, his lazy demeanor after just finishing something truly made the ladies at the door envious. He calmly said, "Brother Kai, there are so many people watching. The town is so small; I can afford to be thick-skinned in front of you, but it would be quite embarrassing for the young lady if this got out."

Li Jinyu grasped the window ledge with both hands, exerting force to effortlessly flip over the window. Following that, with nimble hands and feet, he skillfully maneuvered his body through the window, executing a series of movements that flowed seamlessly, clearly indicative of years of rich experience in committing crimes. Indeed, he was not electrocuted.

"Don't say I didn't give you face, there are three minutes left. Once the time is up, break down the door!" Cheng Kairan's patience had run out

Ye Meng asked, "What can you do? Both the front and back doors of the bar and the parking lot are blocked by Cheng Kairan's underlings. In such a small bar, not even an ant can hide. Can you take me out?"

"What are you calling the police for?" Qiao Maimai seemed to have heard a huge joke, "Brother Kai has a good relationship with the police, and besides, Brother Kai is quite vengeful. If the boss calls the police, he will send people to smash the place every day. Who would dare to offend him"

However, everyone outside the door was somewhat stunned

Li Jinyu's call of "Brother Kai" left Cheng Kairan at a loss for words, especially since he was a year younger than him. Thus, Cheng Kairan boldly waved his hand, signaling his subordinate behind him to quietly close the door. Inside the room, only the two of them remained, facing each other. Li Jinyu was slightly taller than him, and with his playful demeanor, he appeared somewhat more like a rogue than Cheng Kairan.

Ye Meng was also taken aback, realizing that Cheng Kairan was even more obsessive than she had imagined: "Has the boss not reported this to the police?"

Is it really not so? Someone has once again asked themselves this question.

Li Jinyu smiled dismissively, looking at Cheng Kairan with a straightforward gaze typical among men. Leaning against the door of the cubicle, he tapped the partition twice with his knuckles and said lazily, "Come out when you're done getting dressed, don't dawdle. I don't have time to waste with you here"

Qiao Mai Mai began to braid her rock-style braids in front of the mirror, saying, "My brother said you are very wealthy and will give us money"

Ye Meng let out a sound of discontent and said, "Then why does your brother listen to Fang Ya'en's words?"

In fact, it was just over 10,000. Ye Meng found an Italian purchasing agent, and it has been several years since the purchase. During these years in Beijing, I haven't learned much else, but sometimes to maintain appearances, I have indeed bought quite a few luxury goods.

"Cuihua? Guifen? I don't know, I haven't asked."

Cheng Kairan impatiently pushed aside the waiter who was blocking his way, a person so dedicated that one would want to offer him a monthly salary of 100,000. His expression was one of great surprise, "What are you doing here!? I just clearly saw a woman come in from this direction."