Chapter 6, The First Meeting in the Cold of Winter
The young man, noticing the gaze of the qipao-clad woman directed at the girl beside him, could not help but smile and say: "She is my classmate; she is drunk, and I am now preparing to take her home"
The woman in the qipao was taken aback by Chen Shihao's gaze; it was such a terrifying look. She hurriedly reminded him, "Do not act recklessly; that guy has significant power behind him."
At that moment, the woman in the qipao had already led Chen Shihao through the young man's imposing wall and stood before him. Although the burly men wanted to stop the woman in the qipao, they seemed hesitant, as if they had some reservations. Chen Shihao then noticed that the young man was quite tall, at least around 1.8 meters, dressed in an expensive suit, and quite handsome. The woman, whose waist he had his arm around, was about 1.7 meters tall, wearing a white ultra-short skirt, which revealed her long, fair legs adorned with high heels. Chen Shihao realized that the young man was indeed tall, at least around 1.8 meters, dressed in an expensive suit, and quite handsome. The woman, whose waist he had his arm around, was about 1.7 meters tall, wearing a white ultra-short skirt, which exposed her long, fair legs in high heels. Her upper body was clad in a cropped, sleeveless top, and the shape of her chest indicated her excellent figure, with her arms and abdomen also exposed to the air. Her face was obscured by long hair. While observing the individuals, Chen Shihao also noticed a flicker of resentment in the young man's eyes upon seeing the woman in the qipao.
Chen Shihao took a breath again, and at that moment, he suddenly caught a whiff of a unique fragrance, undoubtedly emanating from that woman. Chen Shihao quickly held his breath and said: "Her name is Ling Han; she is very beautiful, dresses very sexily, drinks excessively, and is surrounded by many older men." Although Chen Shihao had little interaction with girls, he understood that he should not say in front of this girl that another woman was the most beautiful. Therefore, he altered the statement made by Deng Shuyu that Ling Han was the most beautiful in the room.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shihao realized that Ling Han had not disclosed the address to anyone, so he quickly shook his head to politely decline the assistance of the cheongsam-clad woman. The woman smiled slightly and, with an apologetic tone, leaned in to whisper: "Be careful when you call for a car later. Although in a public setting, that guy wouldn't dare to do anything, it would still be troublesome if he found out the address"
The woman smiled: "So it's Ling Han, huh? Hehe, if you had mentioned her name earlier, we wouldn't have needed to say so much. You must be her brother, right?" It seems that Ling Han has been coming here for quite some time; otherwise, this woman wouldn't have recognized her name immediately. Just as she finished speaking, another woman dressed in a white qipao rushed over and whispered a few words in her ear. Chen Shihao, who was about to raise his head to deny that he was not Ling Han's brother, suddenly saw a flash of murderous intent in her eyes, causing him to be taken aback. He hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to make a sound. Just as she finished speaking, another woman dressed in a white qipao rushed over and whispered a few words in her ear. Chen Shihao, who was about to raise his head to deny that he was not Ling Han's brother, suddenly saw a flash of murderous intent in her eyes, causing him to be taken aback. He hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to make a sound.
This time, the woman in the qipao did not attempt to intercept; she merely gazed fiercely at Young Master Li's retreating figure and muttered softly to herself: "You brat, if it weren't for your father's reputation, today I would have let you in but not out! Hmph! Daring to drug someone in my establishment!" She turned around and waved her hand, and a male waiter dressed in a white suit hurried over.
The clever Chen Shihao immediately discerned from her words that the woman before him held a certain status in the bar. He quickly took a deep breath, slightly raised his head, and, not daring to meet her gaze, said: "I... I am here to pick someone up"
At this moment, the woman in the qipao glanced over and noticed that Chen Shihao had not taken the path she had brought him through earlier. Instead, he was walking towards the door while leaning against the corner. Following the corner was much more difficult than the route they had taken before, but that area was relatively dim, which would not disturb the other guests. The woman in the qipao smiled slightly and arrived at the door first to wait.
Linghan?'' Chen Shihao felt as if he had heard this name somewhere before, and of course, he immediately recalled that it belonged to the tenant he had never met.
After a while, the washing machine started to spin, and Chen Shihao began to wash his clothes by hand. He did not dare to put his clothes inside, fearing that the rough fabric of his clothes would damage the delicate materials.
When Chen Shihao carefully supported the weak Ling Han as he walked over, the woman in the qipao blocked his path. Chen Shihao looked up and, seeing her, hurriedly thanked her with a flushed face. The woman in the qipao smiled and said, "You're welcome, it is my duty to protect the guests. Would you like me to assist you or call a car for you?"
After exiting the elevator and passing through the security door, Chen Shihao once again attracted the attention of the guards. With his head down, Chen Shihao did not realize that these two guards were not the same ones from the daytime, but their whispered conversation was still overheard by him: "Hey, when did our building get such a rustic person? Should we stop him?" "No need, right? Our responsibility is to prevent suspicious individuals from entering, not leaving. He should be a delivery person, right?" However, their whispered conversation was still overheard by Chen Shihao: "Hey, when did our building get such a rustic person? Should we stop him?" "No need, right? Our responsibility is to prevent suspicious individuals from entering, not leaving. He should be a delivery person, right?"
As soon as Chen Shihao stepped out of the elevator, he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and then he saw two women in white qipaos smiling and bowing to him, saying: "Welcome to Blue Dream." Chen Shihao hurriedly stammered a response and then, under the respectful guidance of the women in qipaos, passed by them and walked through the grand entrance of the Blue Dream bar
Chen Shihao was not a fool; he immediately realized that Ling Han was not drunk. The way she was acting must have been due to that Young Master Li having drugged her with some ill intentions. Therefore, he did not care about feeling embarrassed and called out to his sister to go over and help Ling Han.
Ling Han was not unconscious; she lifted her head upon hearing the voice of the woman in the qipao. However, from her appearance, it seemed that she had to exert a great deal of effort to raise her head. Her eyes were in a peculiar state; despite her constantly raising her eyebrows, those eyes simply could not open.
Just as Chen Shihao hesitated, a young woman in a blue qipao approached him. Bathed in the soft light, she quietly scrutinized Chen Shihao before breaking into a smile. Her teasing voice, gentle yet playful, reached Chen Shihao's ears: "Little brother, this is not a place you can come to."
After air-drying, Chen Shihao carried a basket to the balcony. While hanging the clothes, Chen Shihao blushed again, because among the garments was an exceptionally small pair of underwear. Of course, Chen Shihao immediately knew whose it was; just moments ago, everyone had agreed that Chen Shihao would not wash the underwear, and the only one who would forget this arrangement was Li Xin, the guy who considered himself a brother.
Chen Shihao felt his face flush upon seeing those faces and lowered his head again. At that moment, the scent-sensitive Chen Shihao suddenly caught a whiff of a delicate fragrance approaching. He quickly stepped aside and raised his eyes slightly, only to find that the woman was now parallel to him. The woman greeted a guest who was waving at her, then leaned closer to Chen Shihao's ear and whispered, "You don't need to say much later; just pick up your sister and leave."
Chen Shih-hao, stripped of his clothing, revealed a surprising aspect of himself. Although his physique appeared somewhat slender, it was remarkably well-defined and solid. Particularly noteworthy were the six abdominal muscles, which demonstrated that Chen Shih-hao was not as weak as he seemed on the surface
The woman waved her hand, signaling the waiter and the * picture * book to leave, then spoke to herself in a cold voice: "Hmph! Such audacity, daring to drug someone on my territory!" After saying this, she glanced at Chen Shihao, who was looking down, and in a softer tone said: "Come with me, your sister is in some trouble."
Upon hearing the subtly suggestive words from the woman in the qipao, Young Master Li felt the veins on his forehead throb, yet he hesitated to act out of concern. When he then heard that Ling Han's brother had come to pick someone up, he couldn't help but cast a strange glance at Chen Shihau. Perhaps Young Master Li was unaware of Ling Han's family circumstances, or maybe it was Chen Shihau's handsome appearance that led him to believe this young man was the brother of the beautiful Ling Han. For this reason, when Chen Shihau took Ling Han from his hands, Young Master Li found himself unable to refuse.
Although Chen Shihao did not understand what was happening, he could tell from the words he had just heard that Ling Han was in trouble. Thus, he obediently followed the woman into the pile of tables resembling a star disk. The woman seemed to have returned to normal, warmly greeting the other guests. Chen Shihao, following behind, dared to lift his head only because he was not facing anyone.
After closing the door, the fragrance became even more intense. Chen Shihao's heart raced for a moment before he began to survey the bathroom. It was a spacious bathroom of about 5 to 6 square meters, furnished with a beautiful washing machine, a large blue bathtub, and matching toilet and sink. As for the operation of the water heater, Chen Shihao was still capable; he had carefully studied those books before entering the bathroom.
Chen Shihao put down Ling Han and was about to turn around to look, but suddenly recalled how someone wearing a very short skirt would look when being carried, which frightened him into quickly turning his head back. His face had already turned as red as rouge. At this moment, the woman in the qipao had stepped forward to help Ling Han adjust her short skirt, and then said something to a white qipao waitress who was stifling a laugh.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shihao couldn't help but quietly assess his own attire: clean black trousers and a white shirt, and there were no tears or damages. Perhaps it was just that he looked rather plain. Chen Shihao was unaware that young people nowadays rarely dress so ordinarily; they all wore clothes of bizarre and unusual styles.
Young Master Li still wanted to say something, but the woman in the qipao had already stopped him and said, "Hehe, Young Master Li, you are drinking; today, I will treat you." Young Master Li glared fiercely at the woman in the qipao and coldly replied, "Thank you. Let's go!" He then led a group of strong men away from another direction.
After Chen Shihao expressed his gratitude once again, he could be seen dragging Ling Han out. The woman in the qipao, witnessing this scene, called out to Ling Han with a smile, saying: "You might as well carry your sister; if this drags on, her shoes will be ruined."
The woman in the qipao nodded slightly, patted Chen Shihao's shoulder, and said: "Let me tell you, sister, you should come to places like this less often in the future. It is always dangerous for a beautiful woman to appear in such a chaotic environment. Also, you don't need to worry too much; that guy has connections with the authorities. As long as you are careful, he won't dare to act recklessly."
The woman in the qipao hesitated for a moment, glanced around, and then whispered in Chen Shihao's ear: "Date rape drug!" Chen Shihao was taken aback for a moment, but soon his face turned crimson, not from embarrassment, but from anger. Moreover, a chilling light flashed in Chen Shihao's eyes.
Chen Shihao looked down and discovered that Ling Han's high heels had already become fuzzy, and he hurriedly nodded with a flushed face. The woman in the qipao helped to wrap Ling Han's hands around Chen Shihao's neck. Chen Shihao bent down and pulled his hands back, and of course, he was taken aback, as he had touched Ling Han's smooth thigh.
Seeing Chen Shihao shake his head, the woman in the blue qipao couldn't help but frown slightly: "This is troublesome. To avoid disturbing the guests, there is no broadcasting system here. How about calling him on his mobile phone?" As she spoke, she pulled out a small mobile phone from somewhere and handed it over.
At this moment, upon seeing the appearance of Ling Han, Chen Shihao could not help but feel his heart race, for she was not only beautiful but also an extraordinarily charming woman. That oval face, those willow-leaf eyebrows, that delicate nose, and those rosy lips—all were so captivating. Of course, Chen Shihao quickly regained his composure; he had already encountered quite enough beautiful women today.
However, at the moment Chen Shihao took over Ling Han, he noticed that when Young Master Li released his hand, he took the opportunity to roughly touch Ling Han's slender waist. Chen Shihao couldn't help but clench his teeth in secret; it seemed that this Young Master Li was indeed quite low-class.
The woman in the qipao continued to speak softly: "Wait a moment, your sister won't be able to move at all, but don't worry, this is only temporary and there are no side effects. When you go back, prepare some vinegar, preferably lemon juice, and add some brown sugar for your sister to drink. This will help the effects of the medicine wear off more quickly"
When Chen Shihao just received him, he almost caused Ling Han to fall to the ground entirely. This was because Ling Han was completely weak and could not even stand. In a hurry, Chen Shihao mimicked the way Young Master Li had just done, grabbing Ling Han's hand with one hand and wrapping it around his neck, while the other hand encircled Ling Han's waist, thus managing to support Ling Han's body. However, when Chen Shihao wrapped his hand around Ling Han's waist, his heart inexplicably skipped a beat, as the skin he touched was as smooth and tender as satin
After the waitress left, the woman in the qipao smiled and said, "It seems you can only use hugs now. Don't worry, I've sent someone to get your clothes." Chen Shihao, blushing, could only lower his head in silence
Deng Shuyu tossed the apple in her hand, glanced sideways at Chen Shihao, took a bite of the apple, and looked at the ceiling as she said: "I say, Master Chen, you haven't forgotten the contract we just discussed, have you? I remember one clause stating: when others need assistance, regardless of what you, Chen Shihao, are doing, you must unconditionally provide full support. I believe I am not mistaken in this regard." Saying this, she cast another glance at Chen Shihao.
Chen Shihao felt a bit dazed by the faint fragrance and nodded absentmindedly. After walking for a while, the woman suddenly quickened her pace and spoke out: "Oh, Young Master Li, why are you leaving so soon?" Upon hearing her voice, Chen Shihao raised his head and noticed a few strong men surrounding a young man who was supporting a woman dressed in a very short skirt, who appeared to be drunk, as they walked outward. The young man seemed somewhat reluctant to stop upon hearing the words of the woman in the blue qipao.
Chen Shihao paused for a while, then sighed. He returned to his room to grab his keys and a few hundred yuan for travel expenses, changing into his sneakers before heading out. Before leaving, Chen Shihao touched the money in his pocket and sighed again, realizing that his monthly expenses could not possibly be covered by just a few hundred yuan. Who knows how many more times he would have to go out to pick someone up like this
The woman who was about to turn and leave heard this and turned back with a smile: "To pick someone up, do you know which table he is at?" Chen Shihao could only shake his head, as he had not spoken a word to that Ling Han, so how could he know which table she was sitting at
Chen Shihao was about to notify the people on the second floor when Deng Shu and Tu Shuyu leaned against the staircase and asked, "Whose phone is it?" Chen Shihao no longer lowered his head to respond, especially when it was Deng Shuyu he was speaking to. He said, "It's Ling Han; she seems to be drunk and wants you to go to Blue Dream Bar to pick her up"
At that moment, Chen Shihao noticed that the rain had stopped outside. The clear air after the rain, accompanied by the evening breeze, wafted towards him. Chen Shihao took a deep breath, savoring it, and was just about to enjoy the night view when the phone rang. He opened his eyes and glanced around, discovering the phone next to the television. After a moment's hesitation, he answered it, but before he could speak, a slurred voice came through: "Hello... it's me... Ling Han... um... I'm at the Blue Dream Bar... come... come pick me up..." With that, the call ended.
Chen Shihao did not rush to the building this time; instead, he approached the structural diagram of the building. He clearly noted that the bar was on the eighth floor and also identified the passageway to the eighth floor. Only then did he head towards an entrance next to the self-service market on the first floor. Chen Shihao felt somewhat fortunate that he had checked the diagram beforehand; otherwise, he would have mistakenly thought that accessing the eighth floor required entering the self-service market on the first floor.
The male waiter immediately bowed and said, "Yes." At the same time, he quietly added, "Thank you, Manager." Upon hearing this, the woman in the qipao patted the waiter's shoulder and smiled, saying, "I almost forgot that Xiao Lan is your girlfriend. Alright, go attend to the guests." The waiter bowed once more and withdrew.
His gaze first focused on the woman leading the way. Under the soft lighting, the woman in the blue qipao exuded a dreamlike quality with her tall and perfect figure. Chen Shihao then noticed that the woman had her hair styled up, revealing her delicate neck. The effect of her snow-white neck combined with her hair was enough to quicken one's heartbeat. Moreover, her particularly slender waist was perfectly showcased by the fitted qipao.
Chen Shihao followed the direction of the driver's finger and discovered that the driver was pointing to the very building where he lived. It then occurred to him that the lower floors of that building housed various shopping malls. Blushing, he apologized and got out of the car. As he exited, he heard the driver muttering, "If it weren't for my strong sense of professional ethics, I would have taken you on a tour around the entire city before coming back." Thinking about how he had avoided being overcharged, Chen Shihao expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the driver after getting out.
Uh... Chen Shihao also recalled that there was such an agreement, and he began to stammer again, saying: "But... I... I don't know her!"
The woman in the qipao also smiled and said, "Linghan, having you as a classmate is truly a blessing. However, there is no need to trouble Young Master Li, as Linghan's brother has already come to pick her up." As she spoke, she quietly patted Chen Shihao on the back
The 34th server received a reward report of 10,000 yuan and was promoted to team leader, the woman in the qipao said softly
As Chen Shihao took a breath and was about to leave, the woman in the qipao suddenly called out to him with an urgent tone. Chen Shihao turned around in confusion to look at the woman in the qipao, who shook her head and smiled, saying: "Ah, Ling Han in a super short skirt, carrying you like this, reveals everything to others."
"Little brother?" Chen Shihao was momentarily taken aback; he had never been addressed like this before. Without a doubt, his face immediately turned crimson, and his habitual reaction kicked in—he lowered his head. The young lady, seeing Chen Shihao like this, couldn't help but laugh again. She patted Chen Shihao on the shoulder and said, "You should go back; you need to be at least 18 years old to enter the library." As she said this, she muttered to herself, "What is wrong with the greeters? So lacking in awareness; it seems they need some proper training!"
Young Master Li, perhaps unwilling to give up, stepped forward and said: "Little brother, you can't manage this alone. Let me help you take your sister home; I have a car below."
Upon leaving, Chen Shihao was unaware that Deng Shuyu murmured in the room: "What is going on with Ling Han? She used to never return before dawn, and she wouldn't have someone come to pick her up now. Could it be that she got drunk so early? But with her drinking capacity, that's unlikely... Well, it doesn't matter; someone is already on their way to pick her up."
Upon entering, Chen Shihao was once again taken aback, as the scene before him was vastly different from the bar environment he had seen on television! This was not the kind of bar that spanned several hundred square meters, but rather a bar occupying an entire floor, with an enormous area. The venue was filled with hundreds of round glass tables, all occupied, and there was a bar counter at regular intervals. In other words, while a typical bar has only one counter, this Blue Dream Bar had dozens of them!
There are at least several thousand guests here; how can so many people find that Ling Han on their own? For the first time, Chen Shihao felt a bit of a headache.
Chen Shihao returned to his normal demeanor, lowered his head towards the woman in the qipao, and softly said: "Thank you."
Chen Shihao felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze, lowering his head again. It was at this moment that the driver spoke up, saying: "Are you not messing with me? The Blue Dream Bar is right inside that building!"
Chen Shihao realized from this remark that Young Master Li was unaware of Ling Han's residence, which further confirmed that Young Master Li's earlier suggestion to escort Ling Han home had ulterior motives. Chen Shihao coldly replied, "Thank you, but no need." He then supported Ling Han and walked outside. This was the first time in his life that Chen Shihao spoke in such a tone, as Young Master Li had angered the innocent youth.
After Chen Shihao noted down what the qipao-clad woman said, he shyly asked, "What medicine did my sister take?" Chen Shihao now dared not deny that he was not Ling Han's brother; on one hand, he feared causing further trouble, and on the other, he wanted to return quickly, having already gone a day without reading.
After Chen Shihao finished his shower, he stood in front of the washing machine, staring blankly at the basket piled with dirty clothes. After a while, he sighed, set the basket down, and turned to leave. Shortly thereafter, he returned with a book and began to fiddle with the washing machine according to the instructions in the book
The most beautiful, most provocatively dressed, most inebriated, and surrounded by the most elderly men in the bar is her. With that, Deng Shuyu turned and vanished at the staircase.
Chen Shihao did not take the words of the security guard to heart. At the intersection, he hailed a taxi and said, "To the Blue Dream Bar." The driver did not start the car; instead, he turned around and looked at Chen Shihao with a strange expression.
Chen Shihao knew that the guy referred to Young Master Li. Although he felt somewhat concerned, he thought that Young Master Li would at most be waiting on the street to follow him, and since he didn't need to go out at all, he felt reassured and nodded in thanks.
Of course, Chen Shihao shook his head again. He now regretted not asking Deng Shuyu clearly whether Ling Han had a phone. The woman might have misunderstood Chen Shihao, as she nodded and put away her phone, saying: "That makes sense; a drunk person can't answer their phone. Can you describe what he looks like and what his name is? I'll have the waiter check." It was inevitable that the woman would misunderstand, as Chen Shihao had initially said he was there to pick someone up rather than to look for someone.