Chapter 04

Upon inquiring about the location, she proceeded to find A85. As she passed by the bar, she noticed the bartender looking at her with a playful expression. She feigned a sense of triumph and let out a small hum as she walked by, not expecting to provoke a hearty laugh from the bartender.

Xin Xia warmly got out of the car and waved at Lu Zi'ang through the car window, "Thank you, brother"

Such places also exist in the United States, where Charles sometimes takes him to similar bars. He went once and did not wish to return a second time, as they are merely venues for wealthy young men to pass the time, competing over who is more extravagant, sipping on expensive red wine, accompanied by high-class socialites, merely engaging in flirtation. Ultimately, it is just a place for venting boredom and entertaining through flirtation.

As Xin Xiangnuan gently knocked on A85, the door opened to reveal Bifang sprawled on the sofa in a deep sleep, and the pitiful sight of Manni with her bare feet. Xin Xiangnuan rubbed her forehead and walked over to pick up the broken high heel on the floor. Indeed, this pair of shoes was purchased just last week, costing over a thousand, yet they had so easily met their demise. It truly echoes the saying, "Spending money just to buy a brand; branded items are not necessarily good quality."

In fact, there is only a hundred steps difference between going to his house and going to her house. Although it is somewhat late, it is not considered impolite. After finishing the drink, I can quickly return home, and both Uncle Lu and Auntie are at home.

Lu Ziang then asked: "Do you have any tissues?"

Xin Xia smiled awkwardly, a layer of mist in her eyes, appearing somewhat helpless. "Brother, men and women are different. When a man reaches thirty, he can choose women, but when a woman reaches thirty, it is not absolute, yet for me, after thirty, it may be others choosing me, and I might even be a backup. Don't you think this is a tragedy of human existence?"

The bartender seemed intrigued by Xin Xia Nuan's attitude, finding her quite interesting, and wickedly said: "If I tell you, will you give me your phone number?"

After a moment of silence, Xin Xia felt a cold laugh in her heart. Indeed, the boy who once squatted on the ground, his scalp numb from scratching in an effort to raise money, has finally fulfilled the vow he made back then to earn a lot of money and no longer worry about finances in the future

Xin Xia Nuan only felt a crow flying overhead. Did he misunderstand? She had no connection whatsoever with this Flower Prince Bi Fang.

Manny, somewhat shyly, said: "His password is now my birthday."

Ah? Xinxia Nuan raised her head, staring blankly at Lu Zi'ang, who was so close.

At that moment, Bi Fang slightly lifted his eyelids, as if locking onto something there. Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide and raised his hand to point behind Xin Xia Nuan, saying, "Lu..." He managed to utter just one word before burping and covering his mouth, running to the side to vomit violently.

Xin Xia Nuan turned her head away, choosing not to respond to him. Instead, she took out her phone, intending to make a direct call. However, given the surrounding noise, she figured it would be hard to hear clearly, so she rummaged through her bag for her matching headphones. After plugging them in, she dialed the number. It wasn't long before the call was connected.

Lu Ziang smiled and walked across the street. Xin Xianuan followed behind, momentarily taken aback, as the car was parked exactly where she had gotten out. He had not left, but was waiting for her, to see her off

Xin Xia was warm yet had a face full of black lines

Manny..." Bibang murmured, his eyes still closed, leaning his mouth towards Xinxia Nuan. Xinxia Nuan was startled and immediately pushed him away, but this drunken man could barely stand and was about to fall over. Xinxia Nuan had no choice but to support him, saying with a frown: "President, your little lover is coming soon, so please refrain from being inappropriate."

There is.

I will be there shortly" She hung up the phone, tugged at her earphones, and asked the bartender, "Could you please tell me how to get to A85?

Watching them drive away, Xinxia Nuan's face had already turned quite dark. She looked weakly at Lu Zi'ang and said, "Brother, now you understand, right?"

Until after graduating from graduate school, Xin Xia Nuan encountered the job-seeking Mani on the street and introduced her to Chuangmei Company, where the two became supportive friends. Although Xin Xia Nuan strongly disapproved of Mani's relationship with Bi Fang Shi, seeing how happy Mani was with Bi Fang Shi, she chose not to say anything.

Am I not much wealthier than Liao Xiu?" Lu Zi'ang suddenly raised an eyebrow and asked this question

It is settled. It was done with a card.

Admiration. Xin Xia Nuan looked at her with great respect

Lu Ziang's hands remained firmly on the steering wheel, unmoving for a long time. Suddenly, he slammed on the brakes, and due to inertia, Xin Xianuan's body lurched forward heavily. Xin Xianuan felt a bit puzzled and looked at Lu Ziang expectantly.

Xin Xia Nuan walked into the bar, signed the name Bi Fang Shi at the front desk, and then entered the hall. She was dazzled by the flashing neon lights, making it difficult for her to open her eyes. Squinting, she searched for familiar figures, but after a thorough look, she could not find anyone. She then approached the bar to ask the bartender, "Excuse me, do you know Mr. Bi Fang Shi?"

The car stopped at the Venus Bar. The Venus Bar is located in a high-end entertainment district, and this street corner is almost entirely occupied by the most upscale places in City A, whether they are shops, entertainment venues, or residences. People like Xin Xiaonuan, who are homebodies and rarely venture out, seldom come here; even when they do, it is usually to accompany her superficial friend, Manni. Sometimes, Xin Xiaonuan complains about how she became such close friends with Manni, how they became besties. The two were college roommates, and Xin Xiaonuan was a diligent student, strictly adhering to her father's rigorous policy of "two points and one line plus the cafeteria," never daring to rebel. Manni, on the other hand, was the typical college student, free as a bird once she entered university, sometimes wanting to skip elective classes but fearing that attendance would affect her grades, often asking the ever-present and punctual Xin Xiaonuan to answer for her. Every time the professor called the roll, Xin Xiaonuan would blush and make strange sounds to help her respond. It was through these interactions that they had more opportunities to talk, and their relationship grew closer.

It seems very quiet at Manny's end, with no noisy sounds around. She said: "In the private room, A85."

"Do you think I am easy to bully?" Manny muttered, showing neither dissatisfaction nor concern; in short, it was merely a casual complaint, as if to say that one takes money to help others avert disaster.

He is a very handsome bartender, approximately no more than twenty-three years old. Although he dresses maturely, it cannot conceal the youthful innocence on his face. Perhaps it is the mindset of an elder observing a child; Xin Xia Nuan uses the older generation's perspective to categorize the younger generation—innocence.

Xin Xia was taken aback, unsure of how to respond. On one hand, she was surprised that Lu Zi'ang actually knew Liao Xiu; on the other hand, she was astonished that after being his girlfriend for five years, she still did not know the financial background of Liao Xiu's family, only that they owned a company, which could be considered a small business.

Xin Xia, with her mouth agape and a look of helplessness on her face, shot a glance at the bartender. So you won't tell her, will you? She has her ways. If she doesn't ask him right under his nose, she will inquire elsewhere. She lifted her leg and walked into the dance floor to look for other waitstaff.

Before Mannie left, she glanced at Lu Ziang, who was behind Xin Xia Nuan, and gave Xin Xia Nuan a knowing look, seemingly thinking that he was a wealthy catch from the Venus Bar, looking at Xin Xia Nuan with admiration

Oh, you are still willing to spend money for your benefactor

Alright. The 1982 Lafite red wine, Xin Xiaonuan has long heard of it, and remembers seeing it auctioned in a magazine last time, with a starting price of 100,000

Lu Ziang remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said something unrelated, "I have money now"

Manny stared at the strange shoes on the ground with a sense of confusion

He leisurely turned his head, a hint of an inscrutable smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Warm, are you thinking of getting married?"

"Xia Nuan, what should I do? I can't go out." Manni pouted, as if Xia Nuan was bullying her. Xia Nuan shot her a glance, picked up another intact shoe from the ground, and forcefully twisted it with her hands. Good, the other shoe was also ruined. Xia Nuan threw both heel-less shoes to her and said, "Put them on."

Lu Ziang asked: "Would you like to drink the 1982 Lafite French red wine?"

Xin Xia Nuan quickly turned around and saw Lu Zi Ang looking at her with a disdainful gaze, seemingly a bit displeased, "Do you think your parents would like a man like this?"

Where is it

"Give it to him, it's filthy." Lu Ziang frowned, his expression quite stoic. Just as Xin Xianuan handed over the tissue, a white BMW drove up and stopped in front of them. Manni got out of the car, took the tissue from Xin Xianuan's hand, and wiped Bi Fangshi's face, then helped him into the car, chiding, "If you can't drink, then don't drink so much; you just love to show off."

He accomplished it

The bartender looked up and down at Xin Xia Nuan, who was dressed very conservatively, with a certain air of disdain. It was evident that someone who appeared so "proper" should not be in such a place. He smiled at her with a charming yet mischievous expression

Xin Xia, feeling warm and lazy, couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention. She casually grabbed a waiter and asked again, but this waiter, seeing the bartender's cheerful and indifferent expression, quickly shook his head and fled as if escaping.

It is indeed quite strange for two women to drag a drunken man outside. Once they left, Manny went to the garage to get the car, while Xinxia Nuan had no choice but to wait at the door, carrying the dead weight of Bifang.

Lu Ziang smiled faintly and said softly, "Come to my house"

Originally, it was simply about being happy together, as long as one can afford it. Manny said she could afford it, so let it be as she wishes

Manny found it reasonable and put on the strange shoes. As she weakly stood up, preparing to withstand the drunken Bifang, Xin Xiangnuan, feeling helpless, had no choice but to help support one of her shoulders, saying: "Why does this man always call you when he gets drunk? Doesn't he have many lovers?"

His card

Xin Xia was taken aback, staring blankly at Lu Zi'ang, as if the domineering Lu Zi'ang from before had returned. However, the current form of his dominance was expressionless, unlike the playful and smiling demeanor he had back then.

At this Venus bar, the consumption with a VIP card must exceed 300,000, and the branch at this intersection can only be accessed by VIPs. Non-VIPs are not allowed to enter. Of course, VIPs can bring friends.

He couldn't help but furrow his brows, watching Xin Xia Nuan walk into the Venus Bar with a hint of contemplation. Did she go there as one of those high-class socialites?

Lu Ziang remained silent, holding her hand and pulling her closer to him. Xin Xianuan, however, felt her face flush suddenly from Lu Ziang's unexpected proximity. He caught a whiff of the alcohol on her, quite nice, a 1982 Lafite French red wine, quite classy

Lu Ziang noticed that Xin Xiangnuan was silent, and he did not press her but instead stepped on the gas and continued driving. He picked up on Xin Xiangnuan's earlier words, "Any man you have in the future must be approved by me. If I say no, he will be immediately dismissed."

After all, you are the one driving, it's just a matter of wearing shoes to get through it. Tomorrow, just ask the sponsor to compensate you for a pair of shoes, won't that do? He has plenty of money

Do you still know the password? Not simple, you are doing quite well. Xin Xia Nuan is indeed looking at her with admiration.

Is the checkout done

Lu Ziang cast a glance at the vibrant and extravagant Venus Bar. Before arriving in City A, he had researched some changes in City A and the rhythm of people's lives. Much like the opulence of American metropolitan areas, the lavish lifestyles of various high-rise establishments alternated with elegant living, all unfolding in a regular and fast-paced manner.

Xin Xia Nuan felt a twinge of displeasure. Just as she was about to lose her temper, she was bumped into by a drunkard. She frowned in disgust, looking quite unhappy. The handsome bartender suddenly leaned over, resting his hand on the bar counter, and moved a bit closer to her, asking, "Miss, is this your first time here?"