Red lanterns and green wine. Whispering secrets in disarray. This was Shang Xi's first time stepping into a pub-like place.

  In the dance hall ahead, gorgeously dressed princesses flitted about among various men. The city's other heartbeat burned amidst the passionate and surging music. This was a paradise for those who indulged in seeking pleasure, novelty or stimulation. Wherever Shang Yue's gaze swept, he would always catch glimpses of lascivious abandon - fiery and passionate.

  A specially made cocktail, just like a throat opener, was immediately followed by a wave of spiciness, as if he didn't care about his life. Shang Qi downed three highball glasses in one go, and despite his exceptional drinking capacity, his face couldn't help but show some signs of intoxication. Accompanying this, however, his mind became even clearer.

  Huh. Who says getting drunk can solve a thousand worries? He feels like he's becoming more and more irritable instead.

  Two sexy girls posted themselves up. Each took out their proud skills. The girl with the plump and full chest wore a low-cut suspender skirt with green scales. Between the two peaks was an enchanting **. A shoulder-length hair was dyed rose red. Her lips were pink and moist lipstick.

  "Hey handsome, why are you drinking alone here?" The pretty girl's chest rubbed against Shang Zeqi's body intentionally or unintentionally. Her lips were close to Shang Zeqi's ear and she whispered seductively with her usual flirtatious tone, "Drinking too much is bad for your health... how about..."

  The beauty's ten fingernails were all painted with bright red nail polish, which added a few points of charm to her. Her right hand was pressed against Shang Xi Qi's chest, and she slowly moved downwards.

  Shang Yi Qi just calmly watched her movements, neither responding nor stopping her. If only she had a fraction of the initiative this woman in front of her had...

  Another woman was saying things that didn't match her image at all. Dressed up in a flashy way, she kept reminding Shang Yueqi not to stay out too long and to go home early. Of course, if you analyze it carefully, it's not hard to discover her psychology. Most people come out to pick wildflowers because the one at home can't satisfy them, right? This woman was saying that Shang Yueqi should go back early, but in fact, she was just reminding him that the one at his home is much worse than the ones outside. The woman's massage technique was quite skilled. Even someone as picky as Shang Yueqi had to admit that this woman had some real skills.

  After all, it's a high-end bar. Some people are not too much to ask for. Shang Lu Qi picked up the glass of wine and took a light sip. This cup is just ordinary white wine, not very strong, not choking.

  "Get out." Just as the charming girl beside her was about to grasp his desire, Shang Xi suddenly pushed her hand away. His eyes were cold and piercing, like an eagle's gaze, staring at the person beside him.

  Such business practices are terrifying.

  The beauty and the woman giving you a head massage exchanged glances, both seeing the fear in each other's eyes. The man's aura was too cold, too stern, with an overbearing air of dominance that seemed to look down on the world.

  Knowing that the other party is not easy to provoke, the charming woman still cannot help but feel unwilling. It's hard to come by a chance to see such a handsome and majestic man. Even if she can't get any small favors from him, being able to spend a night with him would be a great honor to brag about.

  "This brother, let Xiaoyi serve you, Xiaoyi guarantees no reward." The pretty girl said, giving another girl a wink to step down. Although the other girl was reluctant, who made Xiaoyi the red card here? She dragged and pulled for a long time before finally leaving Shangyike's seat. Seeing this, Xiaoyi frowned slightly.

  Most people are looking for prey on the scene, and a few who are also under the scene are left with nothing to do. This man is truly an exception. Who comes to a bar just to drink? Xiao Yi was curious about Shang Qi's intentions. However, her professional nature told her what kind of questions she could ask. And what she was curious about, for this man, was probably something that couldn't be asked. So she didn't pursue the matter and instead leaned in close to Shang Qi and suggested in a low voice: "Brother, why don't we get a room?"

  "Just drink and forget about the room." The implication of the charming woman was clear to Shang Xi. Was it a one-night stand? If he really had an affair outside, would she mind? How could that be possible.

  "Brother, I want you." The charming girl wouldn't give up. She leaned her body against Shang Zhi's with all her might.

  "Get out." Chang Yi cursed again. He came to the bar to get drunk, not to sell himself.

  "Brother..." The pretty girl wanted to make a final attempt to persuade him.

  Shang Yi was taken aback by the charming girl's soft and sweet tone. After casually tossing a few banknotes at her, his profound eyes met the charming girl's. "Leave now, otherwise, be prepared to lose your life at any moment."

  Shang Yiqi's tone was very serious. The pretty girl was finally scared into surrendering. She picked up the money by her side and hastily escaped. It wasn't until she couldn't see Shang Yiqi anywhere that she dared to spread out the money in her hand.

  800 yuan, not a small amount. You have to know that sometimes she has to accompany men to eat and sleep, and also endure their various perverted moves. In the end, she can't even get this much money. This man is indeed a wealthy one. However, it's still better to prioritize her life. The pretty girl carefully folded the money and put it into the inner pocket of her mini skirt. After tidying up her clothes, she started looking for her next target.

  A hand suddenly wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her into the shadows. The lovely girl smiled faintly. Another handsome man. And this man had a pair of deep blue eyes that made one involuntarily get lost in them.

  In the dimly lit corridor, the man gently pulled down her suspenders and unbuttoned her thin undergarment. She giggled as she slipped her hand into the man's pants, grasping his fiery passion in the palm of her hand.

  The man let out a satisfied sigh and wrapped his arms around her as they entered the house together.

  The room was filled with a thick, lustful atmosphere. The man's eyes were clear and bright as he gazed at the trembling woman beneath him. A hint of mockery played on his lips. "What do you call this?"

  "Xiao Yi..." The charming woman twisted her body to meet the man.

  After a while, the beautiful woman curled her right index and middle fingers to blow air onto the ends of her hair that had reached her red lips, giving the man a provocative glance that seemed to say "feeling great".

  "Help me with something." The man ignored her provocative gaze, pinned her down, and his right palm, covered in calluses, rubbed her ** until they were bright red.

  "Good." The coquettish woman said, moving her legs slightly. One hand again stretched down to the man's lower body in a not-so-innocent manner.

  "Go now. I'll wait for you here." The man pulled her up. Something was transferred into her hand.

  After listening to the man's request, the charming woman got up and casually found a set of clothes in the room to wear. Then she smiled coquettishly twice and swayed her body as she left.

  The beautiful woman left, and the door was pushed open. A thin young man walked up to the man's side. "Young master, it's time to go. The master's physical condition has been getting worse lately. I'm afraid... his days are numbered."

  "Got it. Any news from Zhang Hong's side?" The man didn't care that someone was present, putting on his clothes one piece at a time.

  "Zhang Hong is still in exile in the United States now. We will be able to contact him soon." The thin man replied with his head down, respectfully.

  "Have you found out who leaked those documents yet?" Buckle up. The man raised a dangerous arc.

  "Not yet. However, Little Yuan said that the possibility of internal personnel committing the crime is very small. It's highly likely that it was done by an external intruder." The thin and weak man thought about this and felt that it was strange and bizarre.

  "Get the investigation results from Xiao Yuan as soon as possible. As for that woman..." He paused for a moment, then gave an indifferent order: "Spare her life for now. Don't alert the authorities in Beijing or the military district just yet. Let's wait until we have a foothold in Beijing before making our move."

  "Yes, young master, please be at ease."

  The charming girl hummed a tune as she returned to her room, when unexpectedly a gun was pressed against her abdomen. "Tonight, you're the only one resting in this room. After you rest, you'll leave. From start to finish, you're the only one who has appeared in this room. You haven't helped anyone with anything. Understand?"

  The charming woman couldn't find the figure of the person she had just entwined with, but was shocked by this real gun. When she saw the murderous intent in the eyes of the thin man, she was frightened out of her wits.

  She nodded desperately, her body trembling. She shook like a sieve. "I... know... I...".

  "If you said something you shouldn't have... then..." The thin man moved the muzzle of the gun to the beauty's chest. "You understand."

  "Understood... I... understood..." The lovely girl was on the verge of calling out, but didn't dare to. What day is it tonight anyway? Let her run into so many freaks.

  "Don't let others discover your abnormality." The thin man warned again before swiftly diving into the night.

  When Xue Fu Xun rushed to the bar, Shang Xi had already placed numerous wine cups and bottles of various sizes on the table in front of him.

  "Brother, what are you doing? How can you drink so much?" Xue Fu Xun looked at the decadent and abandoned Shang Qi, feeling both heartbroken and worried.

  Shang Yi only slightly raised his eyes and swept a glance at Xue Fu Xun, his voice somewhat hoarse. "If you're brothers, then accompany me in drinking."

  "Brother, it's late now. I'll send you back first." Xue Fu Xun intercepted Shang Yi Qi's wine cup that was about to touch his lips, preparing to support him.

  Shang Yi was motionless, his expression unreadable. He asked indifferently, "Xunzi, I seem to be too concerned about a woman. I want to erase her from my memory, but it seems I can't do it. What should I do?"

  "Brother, what's wrong with you?" Xue Fu asked anxiously. "Brother, who are you talking about? Brother, you wouldn't be thinking of abandoning your wife and taking a new one, would you?"

  Shang Yi heard the words and raised an eyebrow. He replied jokingly: "I did think about it." But who let me... not do it?

  "Brother, don't be reckless! In my opinion, your sister-in-law is a good person and cares about you deeply. If you were to wrong her, I wouldn't just look down on you as a brother, but also remember what we promised each other when our teacher's wife passed away - that we would never abandon or give up on our spouses, just like our teacher who has remained unmarried all these years. If our teacher found out about your thoughts, you'd be in for it! " Xue Fu Xun didn't notice Shang Qi's underlying concerns and was only thinking of how to prevent his brother from having any ideas of abandoning his wife and remarrying.

  "Xunzi, it's okay if you don't want me anymore." Shang Yi let out a soft sigh, which was unusually conspicuous in the noisy and confusing bar, but was quickly covered up.

  The one who is heartbroken is him.

  The one who is heart-wrenched is also him.

  The one being scolded is still him.

  Heh, he smiles.

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