Chapter 0001: Nightfire Bar

She could not stand steadily, her body swaying, and finally sat back down in the chair. Her head felt heavy, both painful and swollen. At this moment, she finally realized something was wrong. No matter how poor her tolerance for alcohol was, it should not be this bad. The other party must have added some kind of drug to her drink. However, it was too late for her to think this through now; her consciousness was gradually fading away. Sitting in the chair, her body swayed unsteadily, her expression blank, occasionally looking around at the crowd and giggling foolishly.

Tang Yin, with a look of bewilderment on his face, said: "I have always been sitting here."

The woman forcefully shook off the bald man's hand and said irritably: "I am going to work!"

Yes! Tang Yin said with a serious expression: "It has been five days."

Oh! Tang Yin shook the wine glass in his hand, chuckling without saying much more. His mind was very sharp, at least much sharper than that of the average person; he could remember those who caught his attention, even if he had only seen them once, years ago. However, there were not many people in this world who could capture his interest.

A young woman in her twenties sat beside Tang Yin, gazing at him with a smile

The woman raised her glass, gathered her courage, and took a large gulp of wine

Everything happening over there was clearly observed by Tang Yin, who was not far away. He felt an impulse to rush forward and stop them, but he quickly suppressed this urge. He was not a good person and had no need to save anyone; provoking trouble was equivalent to creating trouble for himself.

I... the woman still wanted to evade, but the bald man also picked up his wine glass and forcefully poured it into her mouth. In an instant, more than half of the remaining wine was forced into the woman's stomach, and her face became increasingly flushed. She wiped the wine stains from the corner of her mouth and gasped, saying: "Can I leave now?"

Can!

"Wine!" Tang Yin said straightforwardly

Haha, looking at Tang Yin's retreating figure as he fled in panic, the four bald men burst into wild laughter. Then, swaying their bodies, they gathered around the woman on either side.

As the liquor went down, a wave of spiciness surged from her stomach all the way to her hair strands. She felt as if she would breathe fire with every exhale, and her fair complexion instantly turned red, making her appearance even more enchanting. The bald man stared, his eyes nearly popping out, and it took him a while to regain his senses. He clapped his hands in laughter, repeatedly exclaiming, "What a great capacity for alcohol, what a great capacity for alcohol! Haha, have another sip, come, have another sip!"

Listening to your accent, you are not from Chengdu, are you? What brings you to Chengdu? On a business trip? The young lady seemed quite interested in Tang Yin, ignoring his indifference, and asked him in a familiar manner.

The bald man and several companions exchanged glances, and they simultaneously revealed mischievous smiles, nodding and saying: "Alright! You go ahead and get busy!"

"What drink?" The waitress was amused by him; nine out of ten people who come to the dance hall are here to order drinks.

A cup

Damn it! Tang Yin cursed inwardly, as he despised this uncontrollable feeling of impulsiveness. He tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one go, then raised his hand and snapped his fingers sharply.

Tang Yin's smiling face is inviting, yet when one truly engages with him, one can distinctly sense the indifference behind that smile, a coldness that emanates from deep within.

Good, good, good! Haha—" The bald man laughed heartily, nodding repeatedly.

The young woman slightly changed color and shook her head, saying: "I do not drink alcohol"

Although reason prevailed, the figure of the young woman occasionally surfaced in his mind, causing him to feel somewhat restless and agitated

Chengdu, late at night

Tang Yin stared intently at the knife, and after a moment, he seemingly timidly swallowed his saliva, stood up, and with a smile said, "This seat indeed belongs to you." As he spoke, he picked up his wine cup and walked towards an empty table in the distance

"Exactly, exactly!" the other three bald men chimed in.

The woman was greatly disappointed by Tang Yin's cowardice. Looking at the four bald men, her expression of disgust intensified. She pretended to get up to leave, but the leading bald man grabbed her wrist and, with a smirk, asked: "Jiao Jiao, where are you going? Why do you want to leave as soon as we arrive?"

A waitress approached from a short distance, smiling as she asked, "Sir, is there anything you need?"

Tang Yin turned his head and looked at the woman in confusion, asking in bewilderment, "Do we know each other?"

Volga

Four bald men carried an unconscious woman through the dance floor, heading straight for the back door of the ballroom

Tang Yin had a handsome and striking appearance, with fair skin, thick eyebrows, and large eyes. His naturally upturned mouth corners gave the impression of a smile, even when he wore a stern expression. His charming smile easily endeared him to strangers; however, for those who knew him well, his smile could evoke a sense of unease.

The bald man chuckled and said, "I don't mean anything else, just want to invite you for a drink." As he spoke, he turned slightly and nodded to his companion. One of the bald men understood and took a bottle of red wine from his pocket, poured a full glass, and pushed it in front of the lady

Tang Yin sat at the bar of a dance hall called 'Night Fire,' drinking. This was his fifth day in Chengdu

The young woman was not conventionally beautiful, but she was certainly not unattractive. She wore a cool crop top on her upper body and hot shorts on the bottom, revealing two curvaceous and long legs. Her sexy attire made her attractive figure appear even more enticing. The young woman smiled slightly, shook her head, and said: "I am a waitress here. I have noticed you coming alone to drink for several consecutive days."

The woman knew that these ruffians valued their face above all else. If she did not drink this cup of wine today, they would certainly not let it go easily. To appease them, the woman, with no other choice, steeled her heart and said: "Well... then I will only take a sip."

The bald man said with a smile that did not reach his eyes: "Just now, when that pretty boy was sitting here, you had no intention of going to work, and you were chatting and laughing with him. Why is it that as soon as we brothers arrive, you suddenly want to work? Jiao Jiao, you really don't give us brothers any face, do you?"

Are you alone

Because he is a killer, a killer who does not blink when taking a life

The woman recognized these four individuals and knew that they were notorious ruffians in the area, seemingly connected to the local major gang organization. She felt both disdain and fear towards them. Taking a deep breath, she said in a delicate voice, "What exactly do you want to do!"

The waitress paused for a moment, looking at Tang Yin with suspicion, and after a brief hesitation, she smiled and said: "Alright, sir, please wait a moment"

Behind Tang Yin stood four young men dressed in a flashy manner, which did not catch Tang Yin's attention, but their four shiny bald heads were particularly striking, resembling four large light bulbs lined up behind him. Upon recognizing these four individuals, the woman's face immediately displayed a look of disgust, yet her eyes also reflected a hint of respect and fear.

Having successfully captured her, the four bald men wore even more pronounced malicious smiles on their faces. They exchanged glances and, with a flurry of hands, helped the woman up, occasionally saying, "You've had too much to drink! If you can't handle it, then don't drink! We'll take you to rest!"

Tang Yin gazed at the wine cup in his hand, remaining silent. Those he did not wish to engage with would certainly not utter a single word to him.

Upon hearing these words, the young lady felt a sense of relief and hurriedly stood up. However, as soon as she stood, she felt the world spinning around her, as if the entire universe was about to take flight

Always

Spirits

As the woman felt embarrassed, a large hand suddenly reached out from behind Tang Yin and rested on his shoulder. At the same time, a coarse voice sounded from behind him: "Brother, someone is occupying the seat you are sitting in, please make way!"

He enjoys wine, appreciates the ambiance of this dance hall, and is particularly fond of the energetic music played inside

Before he could finish speaking, the bald man interrupted, saying: "I invite you to drink, even if it's just a sip, it carries that meaning; otherwise, it would be as if you are not giving me this face"

A bottle

Hehe... The bald man, who reached out to press on his shoulder, let out a cold laugh. Pointing his thumb at his own nose, he said: "Damn it, my brothers and I have been here for five years. Kid, if you know what's good for you, get lost quickly and don't cause trouble, or you'll regret it!" As he spoke, he slightly lifted the hem of his clothing, revealing a concealed dagger hidden beneath.

Upon hearing this, Tang Yin and the lady beside him turned their heads in unison